RCBO Prohibition Notice now in force
ESV’s (Energy Safe Victoria) Prohibition Notice for RCBOs came into force 1 July. ESV took steps in early 2017 to require all RCBOs sold in Victoria comply with new testing requirements as a result of a Victorian fatality in 2016. The facts available to date point to a RCBO that was installed correctly however there … Continued
Austest Labs Melbourne new location
Austest Laboratories has secured to new premises at Reservoir, 12km north of the Melbourne CBD and ~20min from Melbourne airport. The 1400sqm facilities incorporates expanded product safety, telecommunications, toy and environmental labs and for the first time in Melb, commercial and defence EMC facilities. An open day will be conducted towards the end of 2018. … Continued
Rob Weir, Austest Labs Melbourne
Austest Laboratories is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Weir, who oversees and co-ordinates all wireless and EMC testing activities between our various locations and the expansion of our services, including EMC testing services at our new Reservoir Vic facilities. Rob comes to us with ~ 20 years experience and was previously the wireless … Continued
Battery Storage Systems Guide now available
The Best Practice Guide: Battery Storage Equipment – Electrical Safety Requirements (the guide) and the associated Battery Storage Equipment – Risk Matrix have been developed by industry, for industry and covers product standards and installation requirements for renewable energy battery storage equipment. The guide can be downloaded from a dedicated website http://www.batterysafetyguide.com.au/ Austest Labs provides accredited testing for many of … Continued
Spotlight on Australian Suppliers, Allied Data Systems
Continuing our support for Australian manufacturers of products and components, our spotlight on suppliers this quarter is Allied Data Systems. Allied Data Systems designs and manufactures embedded computing systems for the defence, industrial and mining industries, both for local and export markets. Products are supported from a strong market position in niche areas of defence … Continued