As of October 2020, there are 383, 900 electric vehicles registered in the UK. And yet there are only 34, 360 charging points around the nation. With electric vehicles becoming increasingly popular, businesses that can offer electric vehicle charging points are in high demand. Whether the charging points are for your employees or customers, businesses […]
The SCADA system stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, and it is a method of monitoring and controlling large areas such as an entire site or plant. They use sensors, remote terminal units, and PLCs to make sure that every area can be monitored and seen from one place. Today we’ll be looking at […]
Yes, fixed wire testing is mandatory. On 1 January 2019 a new standard of wiring regulations was introduced. This is the 18th edition and is known as BS7671 IET. These regulations are what your electronics are measured against during fixed wire testing. At a minimum, fixed wire testing should be conducted every 5 years. This […]
SCADA systems are used to better oversee and coordinate complex on-site mechanical and human operations to ultimately cut the total cost of production, enhance safety protocols, provide a better product, and maximize profit. But how can the information they provide lead to all of that? What Do SCADA Systems Do? Put simply, SCADA or Supervisory […]
The internet is taking over every aspect of our lives and more and more businesses are finding that they’re becoming obsolete due to it. In a world where nothing is safe from online shopping, it has never been more urgent to make your business as desirable as possible. Car dealerships are no exception to this […]
First thing’s first. What do we mean when we talk about a SCADA? Break the acronym down and what you get from SCADA is ‘Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.’ Any the wiser? OK, a SCADA is a centralized system that lets you keep an eye on – and control – devices at remote locations. In […]
Electricity’s a magical thing. Powerful, wonderful, moderately mysterious. Treat it badly, it’ll kill you stone dead or burn your eyebrows off. Treat it well, and it’ll power all the things you want in the 21st century. Well, true love, world peace, happily ever after, fine – no analogy is perfect. But certainly, electricity powers most […]
Looking after our environment has come to a critical point, and to tackle climate change, we have a responsibility to look after our shared environment as best we can. And one thing we can easily consider moving to, is using low emission vehicles. If you are thinking about getting yourself a new electrical vehicle or hybrid […]
If you’re working in a facilities department for a large office or building, you may well have been asked to look into a BMS, or Building Management System. So, for the uninitiated, we’re going to look at what exactly is BMS and what can it do. Our aim is that, by the end of the […]
EICR is the industry acronym for Electrical Installation Condition Report. The report shows the results of a whole-property assessment to ensure that all electrical systems and installations are safe, correctly installed and well maintained. Reports are written for industrial, commercial and domestic premises. The assessments are made in line with UK standards for the safety of […]