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Doepke No 4 | October 2016 The experts in residual current technology Doepke-Info-Zeitung Free customer newsletter by Doepke Schaltgeräte GmbH IN THIS ISSUE ZVEH Shining light in the dark .............1 ABE e. V., East Frisia .................. 2 RCCB with selftest function........3 The leaning tower of Suurhusen 4 Switch off in case of emergency! 2 Electromobility rally Helmut Pusch for Elektro+ ........3 at belektro 2016 .........................3 Julio on the move ...................... 4 Strength through peace ............ 2 2016 apprentices....................... 4 Shining light in the dark Dasy and Dasy TC twilight switches The summer solstice – the longest day of the year The benefits of equipping your property with the the night by wild animals, for instance. – was all the way back on 21 June 2016. Since proper lighting are manifold: you can make your then the days have been getting shorter and home welcoming to your friends at the same time This is where the twilight switches in our Dasy shorter and the nights are now drawing in. At as scaring away intruders. series come in. The Dasy has been around for more the same time as we would have been enjoying a than 20 years now, during which time it has been sunny summer evening, we are now plunged into Depending on where they are installed, motion continually developed and adapted in line with almost complete darkness. There's no denying and presence detectors come with the disadvan- ever-changing requirements. Boasting intuitive it – summer has come to an end and autumn is tage that they do not provide continuous light. For operation, the Dasy's settings can be easily adjust- very much here. example, the lights will be switched off if you move ed to suit each user's specific needs. The switch is just outside of the detection area or don't stay put simply manually adjusted to the desired twilight As the seasons change, now is the time to check, within it. Not to mention that it can be annoying level, without the need for any special tools. repair, replace and buy more outdoor lighting. and disruptive if the lights get switched on through ► Continues on page 2 Page 2 | DIZ – Doepke-Info-Zeitung No 4 | October 2016 ▼ Continued from page 1: Switch off in case of emergency! ABE e. V., East Frisia Dasy TC In the case of the Dasy TC, this basic The DFS 4 NA: Working group function is complemented by a time two devices combined in one housing supporting the next switch. The 'TC' in the name stands for 'time control'. In many situations, it is useful, or generation even a requirement, for circuits to be The built-in clock makes it possible equipped with an emergency switch to switch off the lighting in a certain function. The new DFS 4 NA pro- time range and there is also the vides an additional function of this option to switch automatically from kind and compatible residual current summer to winter time. Thanks to protection together in one unit, shorter operating times, less energy available in either Type A or B. is consumed, which in turn reduces costs. This is particularly useful for Equipment used for experiments in situations when you want to avoid classrooms must be equipped with having the light on all night, e.g. com- both residual current protection pany car parks, street lighting, display and isolating devices with remote windows or illuminated decorative actuation (standard mushroom Heiko Zimmermann, Olaf Preuße, Heinz Speck- objects, such as statues or fish ponds, buttons) for switch-off in the event mann and Thomas Lichtsinn (from left to right) which do not attract attention during of an emergency. at the symbolic launch of the new website the night. Installation is taken care of in just a few simple steps for both The new NA switch offers this very The 'Working Group for Training new installations and retro-fitting. emergency stop loop connection for Electrical Professions' (ABE option. The isolating device required e. V) has now launched its very own Perspective here has to be able to disconnect all website (www.abe-ostfriesland.de) Next year, our Dasy and Dasy TC active conductors including the neu- with the main aim of providing switches will also be available in a tral conductor and AC-DC sensitive interested young people with modern anthracite grey design along- residual current circuit-breakers extensive information on training side the existing white. have to be used too. The Doepke to become an 'industrial electrical DFS 4 B NA combines all of these engineer'. properties in one device. Employees responsible for training at all of the regional ABE member companies were in attendance at the Melanie Brandes Heino Thoben-Mescher official launch of the new website – Product Management Product Management an event hosted by Doepke. ABE brings together leading East Frisian companies and experienced vocational teachers working on a Strength through peace voluntary basis who are committed to playing an active part in providing Installation contactors: virtually silent exceptional training to young people embarking upon careers within the Sometimes even a pin dropping can four normally opened contacts, two electrical engineering sector. "ABE be considered loud and disruptive normally opened contacts and two has set itself the aim of supporting and any noise seems unbearable normally closed contacts, or three vocational training for industrial when we are trying to get to sleep. normally opened contacts and one electrical engineering professions," normally closed contact. Taking says Olaf Preuße as spokesman for There are just some situations where up just two module widths, these the association. absolute silence is required, such compact devices are no bigger than as in living spaces or hotel rooms, their low-noise counterparts. Famil- At first, the whole initiative was and the new non-humming Doepke iar accessories, such as the HSH 11 dedicated to providing additional installation contactors are absolutely auxiliary switch and the HSP seal tuition for vocational college students perfect for such applications. Their caps, are also compatible with these during the second and third years AC/DC coils can be operated with new installation contactors. of their training. ABE then started alternating and direct voltage and They will be available once the new to arrange career-focused visits to have been designed for continuous 2017 price list comes into effect. companies. operation without any humming. The high quality and long endurance of Close contact with businesses means the HS series make these installation that extracurricular placements can contactors ideally suited to use in be arranged for young people though Unbelievably quiet: Doepke-contactors places where quiet needs to prevail. ABE, which also offers an extra elec- work away undetected They are designed for 25 A and are Heino Thoben-Mescher trical engineering class free of charge (Image similar) available as four-pole devices with Product Management for vocational college students. DIZ – Doepke-Info-Zeitung No 4 | October 2016 | Page 3 Electromobility rally at belektro 2016 Helmut Pusch: new spokesman for There continues to be a huge de- info counters and the stands of the Elektro+ initiative mand for information on electro- participating companies and the elec- mobility and nowhere is this more tricians' guild, where trade visitors Helmut Pusch, Managing Director true than at specialist electrical will be able to pick up a copy. Par- and Head of Sales and Marketing engineering trade shows and exhi- ticipants will work their way around at Dehn + Söhne GmbH & Co. bitions. the electromobility rally, talking to KG, is the new spokesman for the designated members of staff on the Elektro+ initiative (see photo). On Two years ago, the topic of electro- stands. During these conversations, 12 May 2016, he was unanimously mobility was included for the first they can either ask specific questions elected to take on the role for the time at a regional trade fair, with a or try to pick up as much knowledge next five years. He takes over from lecture forum, test track and special as possible so they are able to fill in Claus Fitze who transferred to the exhibition. The focus on the topic is multiple answers, or even all of them. wholesale side of the business at set to continue at this year's belektro the start of the year. In his new role, trade fair in the form of the electro- Visitors will be able to take a virtual Pusch hopes to push forward the key mobility rally, organised in partner- tour of the electromobility rally ahead aspects of Elektro+. The focus of the ship with industry representatives, of the event and get a printout on the initiative is on establishing legally the Berlin/Brandenburg electricians' belektro Virtual Market Place. The binding, modern, future-oriented guild and trade journal 'Elektro new icon for the electromobility rally standards for electrical installation Wirtschaft'. The electromobility rally will also help everyone find their way through an intense awareness cam- will see specialist knowledge present- to all of the features related to this the paign with a view to improving elec- ed in a fun way, with every exhibitor topic. Every evening, the winner for trical fittings in residential properties. at belektro involved in the field to the day will be announced. Prizes will any extent having the chance to take be awarded – although they won't be part. A questionnaire has been drawn product-related, they will be relevant! up that will be displayed at all of the initiative Elektro+ Photo: Residual current circuit-breaker with selftest function Residual current operated protec- detect Type A residual currents and tive devices have to be tested re- are available in the following sizes: gularly by pressing the test key.