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NK Technologies

NK Technologies manufactures current sensors for factory and industrial automation applications. The company was founded in 1982.

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NK Technologies - A Company Built Upon A History Of Innovation

Founded in 1982, when Maynard Kuljian saw the need for an economical way to measure current draw, Neilsen-Kuljian, Inc., became the first to develop the low-cost solid-state current sensing technology that underlies the industry today.

True to this heritage, NK Technologies has maintained a focus on developing and manufacturing innovative, cost-effective current sensing products designed to add value and to meet or exceed our customers’ performance expectations. With a portfolio of over 1,300 models, NK Technologies remains a leading supplier of current measurement solutions to the industrial and factory automation markets. As the needs of these markets change, NK Technologies is well-positioned to respond with sophisticated new product designs and improved product functionality necessary to meet those applications.

As a leader in the industry, NK Technologies takes its commitment to customers seriously and considers customer satisfaction a top priority. Timely response to customer inquiries; knowledgeable technical support; a willingness to develop custom solutions to meet specific customer needs; and an organizational commitment to delivering reliable, quality product on time are the hallmarks of excellence which our customers have come to rely on and expect from NK Technologies, a company built upon a history of innovation.

AG-LC Series Ground Fault Sensor

NK Technologies introduces the AG-LC Series, a new ground fault sensor that makes it easy to monitor larger circuits. The 2011 NEC requires ground fault protection of the main over-current device feeding marinas and boatyards, where these services often carry up to 800 amps. Most sensor designs do not allow the conductors to pass through a single sensing ring, requiring a separate sensing device such as a zero-sequence current transformer. The AG-LC Series resolves this issue with an innovative large solid-core housing design that provides ample space for multiple conductors to pass easily through one sensing window.

Key applications include:

  • Monitoring large machines: Detecting leakage to earth before the problem can cause damage
  • Water treatment and delivery: Keeping pumping systems safe and in operation
  • Generators: Shut down equipment when leakage current exceeds hazardous levels

AG-LC Series highlights include:

  • Electromechanical relay output provides both normally open and normally closed contacts
  • Compatible with most automation and control systems
  • Externally powered – choice of fail-safe or standard operation
  • Simple field setpoint adjustment
  • Adjustable time delay
  • DIN Rail or panel mount

DT-FD Series DC Current Transducer

NK Technologies introduces the DT-FD series DC Current Transducers. The DT-FD series provides a large sensing window and the ability to safely monitor circuits with voltages up to 1500 VDC, and up to 400 amps. The sensor can be mounted on a DIN rail or attached to a back panel with screws. The easily accessible power supply, output-signal, and finger-safe terminals are located on the top of the sensor to allow for a clean and trouble-free installation. The DT-FD’s one-piece design combines the current sensing elements and the signal conditioning to provide an output compatible with most control systems, increasing the safety and accuracy of the installation.

Features include:

  • Industry standard analog output
  • Externally powered 24VAC or DC
  • Factory-set calibration reduces setup time
  • Large sensing window with ample space for single or multiple conductors
  • Designed for UL, CUL and CE approval for use worldwide

The DT-FD is ideal for applications such as monitoring large solar panel installations, motors in traction and drilling equipment, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and telecommunication towers, among many others.
 

Industry Solutions:

Power Transformer Monitoring

Installing an NK Technologies’ Current Transducer over the conductors on the Power Transfomer Monitoringsecondary of a transformer can be used to alarm if the current draw reaches a critical level. Action can then be taken to reduce the load before the transformer overheats. Most large power transformers utilize auxiliary cooling fans, drawing cooler air from a distance away from the transformer. NK Technologies’ Current Transducers or Current Operated Switches are used to monitor these fans for overload from bearing failure, under loads from drive component breakage or slippage, and to just be sure that the fan is energized and doing its required job.

Isolated Alarm System Interfacing

If an alarm or monitoring system is to be installed adjacent to another, (for Isolated Alarm System Interfacingexample: a municipal hurricane or tornado warning system) it is desirable to tie into it. This can be achieved by the utilization of an NK Technologies’ Current Operated Switch (The split-core version is ideal for this). The switch simply detects current flowing in a conductor to say the audible or visual alarm providing a fully isolated ‘repeater’ signal. Switches are available for both AC and DC applications.

Power Factor Correction Control

With ever-increasing demands for electrical power, the power generating Power Factor Correction Controlcompanies are beginning to penalize customers with low Power Factors. Low PFs can be considered very inefficient use of electrical energy. A low PF can be corrected by the installation of PF Correction capacitors. Although this can be achieved at the main feeder most facilities, due to multiple varying loads, choose to install PF correction on individual pieces of equipment (like a large motor) or area of plant. When a load is switched off, unless the PF correction capacitors are removed, undesirable over-correction occurs. Sophisticated automatic control systems are available but are very expensive. A simple way to switch a PF correction capacitor bank is to use an NK Technologies’ Current Operated Switch. When the load goes down, for example at night when equipment is not used, the PF correction capacitor is switched out. Then when load returns it is switched back in.

Heater Life Prediction

As an electric heating element ages, its resistance also changes. Many high Heater Life Predictiontechnology and extreme temperature applications employ exotic and expensive elements. Where the value of the products or materials being heated is high, the failure of a heater or heating element has a financial impact resulting from either reduced quality or scrapped materials. By measuring the current drawn by the element using an NK Technologies’ Current Transducer the resistance of the element can be determined and compared against a known ageing characteristic. When the element reaches a predetermined state it can be replaced prior to failure i.e. predictive maintenance. NK Technologies’ Current Transducers are used in conjunction with intelligent PLC systems when high power SCRs (also known as thyristors) or triacs are installed.

Equipment Ground Fault Monitoring

As we become more aware of occupational health and safety so the need for Equipment Ground Fault Monitoringprotection against ground faults is growing. Industrial electrical equipment is fed via a distribution system which in turn is connected to a main feed. Ground fault protection may be installed, for instance at a main breaker, protecting the branch circuit but not necessarily a valuable or critical piece of equipment. Industrial Ground Fault Sensors from NK Technologies are designed to be installed in individual pieces of equipment or their electrical feed. The sensors provide an on/off output that may be used to operate a circuit interruption device like a shunt trip breaker or feed into an alarm system. With over 100 models to choose from, there’s sure to be one to fit your application.

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