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Rockwell Automation on the Move event comes to Northern California! Save the Date for February 8-9, 2012.
If you have ever been to Automation Fair then you will be pleased to know we have a local version coming to Northern California! Join us in Modesto for this RAOTM and find solutions geared toward smart, safe and sustainable manufacturing, emphasizing Plant-Wide Optimization — Reach your productivity and efficiency goals by continuously improving operations across your enterprise, and throughout your plant's lifecycle. Sustainable Production — Make your operations cleaner, safer and more energy efficient. Machine Builder Performance — Innovation and differentiation to your machine designs. See how to gain a competitive edge by embracing global standards and improving performance. This will also include Hands-On Labs, Technical Sessions, and Product & Technology Exhibits.
I4A and L2L are added to the Seminar Series for 2012!
These learning modules are focused on the latest industry-driven issues and topics. Attending a Line-to-Load seminar gives you a great opportunity to learn more about Allen-Bradley Power Solutions through presentations, demonstrations and interactive learning sessions. The learning modules focus on cost-saving panel design techniques, wiring reduction, standards compliance, application-specific solutions, technical reviews, new product advancements and global application considerations, to name a few.
Panel Perks from Panduit!
Receive a FREE TOOL when you purchase $500, $1,500, or $8,500 in product from any three of these qualifying Panel System Product Lines: Cable Ties & Mounts, Wiring Accessories, Wiring Duct, Grounding Connectors, Terminals & Ferrules, Identification & Labeling, Abrasion Protection, and Power Connectors
Offer Period: September 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010. Click here to learn more.
Free Hot Dog lunch and Sylvania Promo! Save 20% off your counter order.
Come visit the new counter at Royal Wholesale Electric in San Leandro on Wednesday, August 31st and receive a free hotdog lunch from 11AM to 2PM as we kick off our September promotion: 20% off of all Sylvania products ordered through the counter.Sylvania can make your business shine. See your world in a new light with Sylvania and Royal Wholesale!
Royal Open House was a great success!
Royal Wholesale Electric employees would like to thank all of our customers for stopping by our Open House last Thursday, and to thank all of our vendor partners for participating as well. The turnout was great and it looked like everyone was really enjoying themselves. Some great prizes were handed out and by all accounts the food was excellent. We look forward to doing it again in the near future.

Featured Products — Fall-Winter 2011

PowerFlex 70 Variable Frequency Drive

Based on popular demand, Royal Wholesale has increased its on-hand quantity of the proven PowerFlex 70 Variable Frequency Drive.

The PowerFlex 70 VFD is the logical solution and migration path for the obsolete Allen Bradley 1336 VFDs. The PowerFlex 70 Drive is also commonly found in Allen Bradley MCCs, and is integral part of Allen Bradley’s Integrated Architecture concept, that optimizes manufacturing by providing plant-wide real-time information access throughout the organization.

The PowerFlex 70 VFD is available in NEMA 1, NEMA 4X/12, NEMA 1/4X flange mount and NEMA 12 configurations up to 50 HP in normal duty applications.

Ask to speak our power specialist Mike Mills for additional information.

SPECTRACOOL™ Air Conditioners

SPECTRACOOL™ Air Conditioners offer a broad range of cooling capacities, power input and mounting options.

Pentair Technical Products McLean brand SPECTRACOOL Air Conditioners deliver vital enclosure cooling for indoor and outdoor applications. Featuring a new, filterless design, these air conditioners reduce clogging, which can lead to a very costly and time-consuming system failure. Also providing labor and money savings typically required for filter replacements, SPECTRACOOL Air Conditioners are superior, energy-efficient solutions for cooling critical electronics and keeping your business running.

  • Energy-efficient rotary compressor delivers up to 23% greater energy efficiency
  • R134a earth-friendly refrigerant and RoHS compliant
  • Produces 68 dB for quieter operation than other traditional air conditioners
  • 4,000, 6000, 8,000, 12,000 & 20,000 BTUs/Hr (1,172, 1,758, 2300, 3500 & 5900 Watts) of cooling
  • Models for 115, 230 and 400/460 3-phase AC volt power input
  • UL Type 12/3R/4 rated and Telcordia GR-487 capable, providing reliable operation
  • Lightweight design and built-in hooks on the back of units facilitate easy installation
  • Corrosion-resistant components withstand demanding environments; all models undergo tests specifically engineered for dust and corrosion resistance

Click here for additional information at the Hoffman Website

Integrated Performance Assessment

Training Assessments

One of the challenges facing many businesses is their ability to understand their skilled employees’ knowledge and ability to perform at a desired level. Training Assessments provide an analysis of job skills and knowledge levels targeting a specific job category and focusing on tasks that affect your employees’ job performance. In today’s business environment you want to equip your employees with the skills and knowledge they need to maximize their performance – creating more value to your company and a motivated workforce.

An Integrated Performance Assessment and Training Advisor are two offerings to help you evaluate where skills and/or knowledge needs are, and how to fill those gaps.

Training Advisor

An online assessment tool to help you determine the knowledge of your work force and to build a tailored training plan. Training Advisor is the perfect online assessment tool when you need to learn more about your work force in a short amount of time. When the skills and knowledge gaps hindering production performance are recognized, you can create a training strategy to maximize job performance and effectiveness.

With Training Advisor, you customize online assessments in areas based on job tasks that are performed specifically by your work force. Assessments can be given to groups of individuals with like job responsibilities, from which you’ll be able to view the results and identify areas for potential training. To view a demo of Training Advisor, click here. For those customers with a TechConnect Authorization number click here to use this service for free!

Integrated Performance Assessment

Do any of these statements hold true for you?

  • You suspect that your employees are contributing to downtime and you need a solution right away.
  • Your employees' performance is lacking and you need to find out why and what to do about it.
  • You need a proactive way to improve productivity in the plant.
  • You are not sure what kind of training is required for your employees to perform at an optimum level. Product-level? System-level?
  • Given cutbacks, you need to maximize your training budget as much as possible.

An integrated performance assessment is a comprehensive analysis of employee job skill and knowledge levels of automation and control equipment for specific jobs and tasks (maintenance, programming, etc.). It also includes supporting information and recommendations to improve employees' performance while remaining closely aligned to your company's business and training goals. To learn more please contact Geoff Morris at (510) 427-0126

Panduct® PanelMax™ DIN Rail Wiring

Gain Space and Flexibility
Panduct® PanelMax™ DIN Rail Wiring Duct Maximizes Space Utilization within Industrial Enclosures for Flexibility in Panel Layout and Reduced Material and Installation Costs

  • Space saving design allows for a 30%+ smaller enclosure footprint
  • Up to 50% faster duct and rail installation and reduced labor costs
  • Increased design flexibility and component access for easier maintenance

PanelMax™ DIN Rail Wiring Duct is part of the Industrial Automation Solution from Panduit which meets the most demanding requirements and applications with a broad range of product systems that aid in reducing design and assembly time, creating valuable panel space savings, providing easier installation and maintenance, and improving reliability.

More information can be found by visiting Panduit here.

L7 Series Controllers

The latest addition to the ControlLogix family of controllers is designed for improved performance. The L7 series controllers provide the memory, speed and processing capabilities to meet the demands of your high-performance process & motion applications.

These new controllers use the same programming software, network protocol and information capabilities as prior ControlLogix controllers, providing customers with a common control engine and a common development environment for all control disciplines.

  • At least 2x performance improvement over L6x series
  • On-board 4-character display (runtime health, status)
  • USB 2.0 port instead of serial port
  • Energy Storage Module (ESM) eliminates batteries
  • Removable Secure Digital (SD) card ships with controller
  • Increased CIP connections from 250 to 500

Contact Automation & Information Specialist Brian Thomas for more details.

Hubbell PEP EV Charging Stations

PEP Stations are the premium solution to electric vehicle charging. Their distinctive styling provides the property owner with a design that is complimentary to building architecture, adding value, curb appeal, and supports a green commitment to reducing emissions.

PEP Stations Features:

  • Dual Port Level 2 Charging Station
  • ADA Compliant
  • Rugged Brushed Stainless Steel Construction
  • High Visibility Coil Cord Cable Management
  • Simple, easy to use weatherproof display
  • Concrete Pedestal - No Unsightly Bollards Required

Connectivity Features:
All PEP Stations require Internet access. This connectivity provides the following capabilities:

  • Reporting – PEP maintains usage statistics on a per-station and aggregate basis. This information will be distributed to registered users on a monthly basis.
  • Rate Management – Station Owners may set the hourly fee for credit card billing.
  • Access Management – PEP Stations can be configured to accept Free Access Cards or Credit Card use.
  • Hours of Operation – PEP Stations can be configured for time of day operation.

For more information check out Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems at www.hubbell-wiring.com. For a video of this product click here.

SecureConnect for CENTERLINE 2100 MCC

Rockwell Automation was the first manufacturer to introduce an Arc Resistant option for low voltage motor control centers to help make it safer to work near the MCC. Rockwell has broadened their safety offering by adding the SecureConnect feature to CENTERLINE 2100 MCC’s. This option allows personnel to remove an MCC bucket from the main power, without opening the door – helping to reduce exposure to electrical shocks and hazards.

SecureConnect provides customers with:

  • A safer working environment
  • Reduced electrical shock and exposure to harmful voltages
  • Higher availability and downtime
  • Minimal impact to current or future electrical design criteria

Contact Motor Control Center Specialist Eric Hernandez for more details.

Cooper-Bussman QUIK-Spec Panels

Cooper Bussmann® Quik-Spec Coordination Panelboard Protects More Critical Circuits with its new 400 Amp Main and DC Offering. The newly expanded 400 amp-rated main and new 125Vdc rating now offered in the Cooper Bussmann® Quik-Spec Coordination Panelboard (QSCP), provides greater application flexibility while simplifying selective coordination. Configurations up to 600Vac/400A/200kA SCCR or 125Vdc/400A/100kA SCCR make the QSCP ideal for power distribution as well as utility and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) circuits. For hazardous locations, a new optional Class 1, Division 2 housing has also been developed.

The QSCP s 18 different branch fuse amp ratings, including the 70 to 100 amp branch circuit disconnects coming soon, can more closely match fuse ampacity requirements of UPS loads to limit voltage sags during faults and reduce the probability of losing voltage-sensitive loads unnecessarily. This is particularly important in the one to 10 amp range in applications including alarm and protection systems, sensors and monitors, and PLCs.

The product also was awarded the 2009 EC&M Product of the Year award for power distribution equipment and was a finalist in the 2009 Plant Engineering Product of the Year in the electrical power category.

Click here for more information - Cooper-Bussmann website

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR YOUR ARCHITECTURE

Royal Wholesale is proud to introduce INFRASTRUCTURE FOR YOUR ARCHITECTURE – this seminar education series will educate participants on industrial panel components that can SUPPLY reliable and cost effective power; PROTECT critical assets; CONVERT digital and analog signals and CONNECT field devices to your I/O with simple and secure terminations.

  • Looking for solutions to reduce the cost and footprint of your panel?
  • Do you need to simplify your control wiring within your panel?
  • Do you have critical network, control and HMI devices that you must keep operating in the event of a power failure?

Our next session is December 13th and space is limited so sign up today! Contact Component Specialist John Amo to reserve a seat and let us show you how to SUPPLY, PROTECT, CONVERT and CONNECT your critical assets!

Thomas & Betts Comfort Crimp® Compression Tools



The Most Comfortable Crimp Available from a Manual Compression Tool!

Sta-Kon® Comfort Crimp® Compression Tools previously set the standard for manual crimp tools. Now, Thomas & Betts engineers have made a great line of tools even better with the newly redesigned Sta-Kon® Comfort Crimp® Compression Tools. We kept all the performance features that made the tools industry leaders such as the Shure-Stake® mechanism and interchangeable dies with color-coded die nests, and focused on creating the best possible user experience in terms of comfort and reduction of strain. Ergonomic handles position the user’s hands correctly to minimize the risk of strain, and soft, over-molded grips cushion fingers and palm for user comfort. A new Crimp-Assist™ foot stabilizes the tool when the user needs to place it on a work surface for leverage to crimp larger connectors. Best of all, the redesigned Comfort Crimp® tools require 25% less handle force to complete the crimp cycle than the previous generation — and up to 75% less handle force than competing tools! Requiring the lowest handle force of any tool in its class, the new Comfort Crimp® family provides maximum comfort to installers, without sacrificing the durability or performance associated with Thomas & Betts tools.

  • Perfect for OEM, MRO and field use
  • UL Listed for use with Sta-Kon® connectors
  • Shure-Stake® mechanism ensures a complete crimp cycle before release for a proper crimp every time
  • Color-coded die nests for easy matching with Sta-Kon® insulated terminals
  • Creates integrity dots for quick verification of proper crimp
  • Advanced manufacturing methods for improved durability and tool life
  • Lanyard hole in handle for easy tethering to workstation
  • Calibration service available through T&B Tool Services

Click here to learn more.

Sylvania LED Fixtures



SYLVANIA Emergency Light

Compact, concealed, aesthetically pleasing and vandal-resistant, SYLVANIA emergency lighting equipment provides bright illumination during any power failure situation.

Upon activation, the internal rechargeable battery automatically deploys the durable lamp housing from behind the wall or ceiling and the dual xenon lamps brightly illuminate a path to safety.

These fixtures are virtually invisible until activated and meet most interior emergency lighting code requirements.

Quick and easy to install in the wall or ceiling, these reliable emergency lighting fixtures are perfect for retrofit and new construction applications.

Features and Benefits:

  • Provides illumination during a power failure by detecting the AC voltage loss
  • Compact and concealed
    • Virtually invisible until activated
    • Vandal-resistant
  • Meets most interior emergency lighting codes
  • Quick and easy recessed installation for new construction and retrofit applications
  • Front cover plate is customizable and can be painted or wallpapered to blend with decor
  • Self-contained battery and remote options
  • Vandal-resistant and ADA compliant enabling installation at any height
  • Green LED push test switch allows for maintenance and battery checks
  • Illumination duration of 120 minutes on battery power
  • Lead Free
  • Mercury Free

ULTRA RT4 LED Downlight Kit
The SYLVANIA ULTRA RT4 is a four-inch LED recessed downlight kit creating high performing white light and is optimized for new construction and retrofit applications. Installation is done quickly and easily in most standard four-inch Insulated Ceiling (IC) housings, Airtight (AT) housings and non-IC housings.

ULTRA RT6 LED Downlight Kit

Features and Benefits (both downlight kits):

  • Lasts 17 times longer than incandescent lamps
  • No warm-up time, instant-on with full light output and stable lamp to lamp color
  • Meets California Title 24 fixture requirements for high efficacy luminaires
  • Integrated white trim and medium base socket adapter (included) for direct replacement