WCA July 2019

Technology news

Cirris Systems introduces the 4200 Series

THE new 4200 Series cable testers are the latest easy-to-use testers from Cirris Systems. Available in two configurations, the high voltage 4250 tester and the low voltage 4200 tester, these systems have the same quality expected in all Cirris products. Both tester models accurately analyse cables for short, open and miswire errors and can expand up to 1,024 test points (128 per expansion box). The high voltage 4250 tester can reach voltages up to 1,500 VDC or 1,000 VAC. One of the most anticipated benefits of the 4200 Series is the integrated networking capability via Cirris Hub Software. Test programs are stored in one location on the network and test reports can be printed on any network printer. The 7" full-colour capacitive touch-screen makes it easy to navigate the software, set up test programs, and test cables. A new software interface means no advanced skills or training are necessary to begin testing. The graphical display supports Roman languages and graphical languages such as Chinese. More capability can

❍ The new 4200 Series from Cirris

testers. For example, digital I/O works the same on both the 4200 Series and the 1100 Series, and users have the ability to continue using current test programs and share them with the new tester. Cirris Systems – USA Website : www.cirris.com

be added by connecting the 4200 Series tester to a PC and testing with Cirris Easy-Wire Software. Customers familiar with the Cirris 1100 Series will easily adapt to the 4200 Series. The 4200 Series can use many of the same accessories and features found on Cirris benchtop

Wire green cleaning for plating and glossy finish

The PWC system simultaneously performs drawn wire cleaning and polishing, in-line with wire drawing machines in a totally green application. Cleanliness obtained in a glossy finish and plating quality permits wire direct brass coating, copper coating, galvanising, plating, Al and Cu cladding and wire cleaning prior to patenting, annealing, plastic coating, etc. The PWC incorporates new technology that enables normal plant cold water to be converted into a cleaning medium generating pressure wetting/contaminants extreme pressure extrusion/hydrodynamic cavitations displacement and contaminants flush out. For a clean mirror reflective wire finish, for decorative applications, the system can be used with a conventional emulsion diluted with water at three to five per cent concentration. The PWC system effectively loosens and removes lubricant residue from base material and is particularly recommended for cleaning applications with wires drawn in severe conditions resulting in increased heat and burnt lubricant tightly bound to the wire surface and embedded in micro-cavities. These are further smoothly polished under high pressure generated by the unit, enabling the wire to leave the unit very clean with white-metal appearance and totally dry.

❍ Wire cleaned for plating finish by PWC system

The PWC system provides a combination of simplicity and effectiveness: acid-free, caustic-free, without ultrasonic, without chemicals, hermetically sealed zero-emission system, no fumes and no foam. Economical and environmentally friendly, the system provides process savings in the production of clean wire. The PWC unit is compact and can be easily installed on the finishing block (last block) of a wire dry drawing machine. Decalub – France Website : www.decalub.com

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