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What Size Inverter Do I Need For Industrial Applications?
Inverters are commonly used in industrial and infrastructure projects to convert DC power sources into usable AC power, enabling operation of equipment that requires 230Vac or 400Vac supply when only a DC input is available. These inverters are typically deployed as part of UPS-type systems and are essential for powering loads from battery banks, DC-UPS systems, fuel cells or solar-charged DC busbars.
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What Size Inverter Do I Need For Industrial Applications?
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Inverters are commonly used in industrial and infrastructure projects to convert DC power sources into usable AC power, enabling operation of equipment that requires 230Vac or 4...
Ensuring Reliable Control Systems in Water Utilities with DC-U...
Case studies
Water utilities in Australia and New Zealand rely on highly automated control systems to manage the collection, treatment, and distribution of water, as well as wastewater proce...
Ironing out the issues in the Pilbara
Case studies
Powerbox is proud to have played a part in the Mount Newman Railway LTE upgrade project, helping our customer to deliver precision and efficiencies in one of the world’s most ch...
CASE STUDY - Off-grid 24/7 surveillance at the G7 summit
Case studies
WCCTV is the UK’s leading provider of rapidly deployable mobile CCTV systems. Their systems transmit live and recorded video over the 4G mobile network.
CASE STUDY - Video Surveillance in Singapore
Case studies
The EFOY Pro 1800, the latest fuel cell generation, is the ideal power supply solution for this application.
CASE STUDY - Power Supply for CCTV Tower
Case studies
WCCTV is a manufacturer and supplier of rapid deployment CCTV towers which provide complete site security for remote sites and compounds. These projects are typically short to m...
EFOY Pro 2400 Powering Meteorologic Research Equipment
Case studies
The STABX or ‘Stable Boundary Layer Experiment’ is currently being conducted by the University of Canterbury Geography Department. STABX aims to understand the phenomenon behind...
EFOY Pro Fuel Cells Provide Back-up Power for Radio Communicat...
Case studies
NZTA established the Haast Radio System in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand to provide radio communications for the Southern Highway. The repeaters were powe...
DC/DC Converter for Locomotive Headlight Control
Case studies
To meet the ever increasing needs for reductions in energy waste, Powerbox was approached by an Australian fleet operator to design a high efficiency DC/DC converter to supply l...
Onboard AC Power for Diesel Locomotives
Case studies
Powerbox was approached by an Australian railway operator to design and manufacture a DC/AC inverter. This was needed for on-board AC power requirements in their fleet of diesel...
How Assun Motors provides Custom DC Brushless Motors for use i...
Case studies
This case study about the deployment of robotics powered by Assun's Motors demonstrates the value of precision DC motors in transforming traditional farming methods into automat...
Transport for NSW
Case studies
The collaboration between Powerbox Australia and Transport for NSW yielded positive results for Sydney's road network. The modernisation of automated moveable median strips sign...
Not All Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Created Equal – Don’t Be Foo...
Case studies
Lithium-ion batteries are an extremely powerful technology. While their superior energy density is key to their success, it is also associated with risks.
Case Study – Mount Victoria Area Remodelling Project
Case studies
The Mount Victoria Area Remodelling Project is a recent Sydney Trains project involving the modernisation of overhead wiring, train signalling equipment and significant civil wo...
Revolutionising Security: EFOY Fuel Cells Power Fremantle's Mo...
Case studies
In the vibrant city of Fremantle, Perth, the push for advanced security systems is a priority. A collaborative effort between Powerbox Australia and a local Perth-based integrat...
Optimising Fuel Dispenser Pump Performance with Delta Electron...
Case studies
Discover how a leading New Zealand fuel dispenser manufacturer improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime by partnering with Powerbox Pacific and using Delta Electroni...
Implementation of Camtec AC Inrush Current Limiters in LED Lig...
Case studies
In the LED lighting industry, reliability and efficiency are paramount, especially in large-scale installations such as industrial facilities, tunnel infrastructure or outdoor l...
Innovative PC Power Solutions from PRBX
Case studies
A customer was developing a computer system that featured PCs mounted on forklifts. A notable issue arose: the PC batteries had a significantly shorter lifespan than the forklif...
Enhancing Emergency Response: A Look at Technological Advancem...
News
In emergency services, where timely response is paramount, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) established a mobility programme to deliver solutions that significantly improve...
How Powerbox & our partners helped find the best possible elec...
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This project for a major Sydney healthcare institution included over 700 access control doors and 200 fixed duress points, all hardwired to distributed security panels. As is of...
Lithium-Ion Battery Technology – Chemistries, Comparisons and ...
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In this paper, Polarium provides information and insights related to the most common lithium-ion battery technologies and chemistries, comparisons to other technologies, and tak...
Lithium Battery Basics: A Crash Course
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What is the difference between a cell and a module? What is form factor? And why is it handy to know about C-rate?
The Economics of Energy Storage Explained
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To understand the economics behind this, we need to take a closer look at how utilities charge C&I customers for their energy.
Lithium Battery Technology: Chemistries, Comparisons, and Futu...
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Batteries are set to play a key role in enabling the climate transition. And not just any batteries – lithium-ion batteries.
4 general rules to follow when choosing a Power Supply
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At Powerbox we often get asked advice on selecting the right power supplies for an application. Whilst each and every application will have their own variables that need to be ...
Addressing Common Pain Points of Hybrid Energy Deployments
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The CDC (charge-discharge-charge) principle is simple and well-proven but often fraught with problems.
Enatel Energy SYNERGi hybrid power system delivers $19k pa cos...
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The Sinuoso site is located in North-West Mexico, on the edge of the Sonora desert and is a fully off-grid site with both 2G (with air-conditioning) and 3G cellular loads in sel...
Powering marine applications – the many challenges
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We are aware of self-driving cars and many other exciting projects that the automotive industry is engaged in, but far fewer of us have heard about unmanned ships and associated...
The fascinating world of the power supply industry
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The overall market for AC/DC and DC/DC commercial switch mode power supplies (C-SMPS), which excludes consumers and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), is estimated to be in ...
Why are so Many People Complaining About Their Telcos
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In the second half of 2017, there were close to 66,000 complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. Most of these were due to the National Broadband Network (NBN). W...
What do Australians Think of Their Telcos?
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Despite fierce competition between Australian telcos over pricing and quality, 22% of Australians over the age of 14 think all telcos are the same. This is despite huge advertis...
Is Hybrid Power the Answer for Telco Companies?
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Telcos are expanding across the globe, often into remote areas with limited or no access to the grid. At the same time, telecommunications companies are struggling with expensiv...
Why More Telcos Are Switching from Diesel Power
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Telecommunications towers have fast become an expected part of our urban landscapes. As more people demand fast, reliable data and cellular service, more towers go up.
How Telcos Are Providing Power to Rural Areas
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In Australia, it’s easy to take our constant connectivity for granted. But in some countries, most people are living in rural areas where the grid is simply unable to reach.
5 Ways Telcos Can Benefit from Hybrid Power
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Today’s telecommunications companies are experiencing massive industry disruption. Increased competition from OTT providers, increased regulation, and greater technological oppo...
What’s Next for Australian Rail?
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The rail network in Australia is the sixth largest in the world, with the rail industry making a significant contribution to employment, to the economy, and to those who depend ...
These Rail Companies are Using Hybrid Power to Gain a Competit...
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Many industries are currently experiencing technological disruption from a number of outside forces. And the rail industry is no exception. Advances in technology (particularly ...
How Telcos are Fighting Poverty in the Developing World
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The telecommunications industry has changed massively over the past 20 years. It’s hard to believe that people have only been using the internet since 1994. It wasn’t until the ...
How Telcos Can Improve Customer Experience
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Australians have long been disillusioned with their telco companies. One study found that 22% of Australians consider their telcos all the same. This is despite massive competit...
The Challenges and Opportunities for Modern Telco Companies
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In the telecommunications industry, technology has been evolving at breakneck speed. And customer demands continue to keep pace with these massive changes. But the telco industr...
How Telecommunications Companies Can Become More Competitive
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The telecommunications industry is facing increased competition. This is coming from within the industry, as telcos duel it out, fighting for subscribers in oversaturated market...
How the Telecommunications Industry Can Fight Climate Change
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As of 2013, there were more than 6.79 billion mobile subscribers. As we continue to see the impact of climate change on communities around the world, it’s clear that it’s essent...
How the Telco Industry is Embracing Innovation
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Telco companies around the world have known for several years that the industry will soon approach a tipping point. The problem? When it hits, their businesses may not survive t...
The Rail Companies Switching to Greener Power
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The rail industry is undergoing a revolution as companies around the world move from diesel fuel as their main power source to hybrid and off-grid solutions.
Why More Rail Companies Are Moving off the Grid
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Governments around the world are requiring utility companies to increase their use of renewable energy. The problem? Today’s natural gas and coal guzzling grids don’t hold onto ...
How Rail is Changing Lives in Developing Countries
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Rail is a smart, sustainable, and efficient way to move freight and people. Trains promote economic growth, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and are a compact, clean way to move mi...
How Tech Firms Are Helping Drive Innovation in the Rail Industry
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Compared to other types of transport, the rail industry’s technology may seem to be progressing much more slowly. Consider automotive technology, which is constantly changing.
How Rail Companies can Benefit from Hybrid and Off-Grid Power
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The rising cost of diesel is prompting rail companies to explore alternative fuels, many of which (along with being a more cost-efficient option), are much kinder to the environ...
What does the Predicted Surge in Population Mean for the Rail ...
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By 2050, the world’s population will hit 9.5 billion, before the rate of growth will finally begin slowing down. While some parts of the world like Japan and Europe will see pop...
How Rail Companies Can Grow Their Market Share in the Next Fiv...
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As the rail industry prepares to enter a period of transformation with larger populations, technological disruption and a commitment to fighting climate change, rail companies ...
The Challenges and Opportunities for Modern Rail Companies
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Today, more than ever, rail companies are expected to maintain safety and service quality, operate even more efficiently, achieve more with lower budgets, and meet ever-increasi...
How Technology is Changing the Rail Industry
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Global investment continues to grow in rail infrastructure. In Australia, the government has committed $20 billion for investment in freight and passenger networks from the 2017...
How Rail Companies Can Convince More People to Commute
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Commuting to and from work is a stressful experience in most countries. But as the industry faces increased competition, attracting more passengers is crucial for many rail comp...
How the Rail Industry Can Increase Environmental Sustainability
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While rail remains the most environmentally-friendly mode of transportation, there’s little doubt that the industry still has work to do to increase sustainability.
How the Rail Industry is Embracing Innovation
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In 2014, Mr Jorg Manegold, German Rail’s head of purchasing, said that if the industry carried on the way it was going there would be future for rail.
Here’s Why Diesel is the Fuel of the Past for the Rail Industry
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Diesel has been powering trains since the shift from steam in the 1940s and 1950s. It kickstarted a massive surge in development, revolutionising the way goods, services, and pe...
Here’s What the Rail Industry Can Expect from Artificial Intel...
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Within the rail industry, any technology that helps improve customer experience, avoid operational delays, and keep trains moving is well worth pursuing.
Here’s How Rail Companies can Improve Customer Experience
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Low-cost airlines have led to increased competition for passengers in the rail industry. These airlines (particularly in Europe) can get passengers to their destinations cheaper...
This is What the Train of the Future Could Look Like
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As the world becomes increasingly urbanised, we can expect the number of journeys to triple by 2050. Most countries simply don’t have the roads available to absorb that increase.
How will the Rail Industry Step into the Future?
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The rail industry is currently experiencing massive, widespread change, driven by varied and wide-ranging influences. Along with these changes come both challenges and opportuni...
Is 5G the Next Step for Australia?
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In September, the Australian Communications and Media Authority proposed an acceleration of the process that would allow telecommunications companies to build 5G mobile networks.
Could Australia’s Power Grid be Hacked?
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It sounds like something out of a movie. Public transport grinds to a halt. Networks go dark. Lights go out. And an entire city is paralysed and shutdown as critical infrastruct...
How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting the Telco Industry
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Artificial intelligence is a term used to refer to computer systems that can perform tasks normally reserved for humans. But recently, AI has appeared on the brink of revolution...
How the Telco Industry is Benefiting from the IoT
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The IoT (Internet of Things) is increasingly changing the way we work and live while becoming part of our daily lifestyle. Over the past few years, the IoT has gained visibility...
How Telcos are Competing with Utility Companies
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The energy war is heating up, and the solar-plus-storage revolution is on the way. Solar-based generation has long been available in the market, however energy utilities have ma...
The Forces Disrupting Telecommunications in the Next Five Years
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There are massive changes on the way for the telco industry, many of which will revolutionise the way we communicate. Disruption is guaranteed, and the companies that are prepar...
How Hybrid Power is Revolutionising the Telecommunications Ind...
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The demand for high quality, reliable hybrid power continues to increase each year. There is also a particularly high demand for non-diesel energy source options for telecommuni...
All you need to know about Lithium Batteries
Lightweight and efficient, lithium is the preferred battery type for mobile phones. This soft, silvery metal is also used to make black and white TV tubes, and an alloy of lead ...
