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New single and three phase kilowatt hour energy meters feature very high accuracy

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London ? October 10, 2006 ? New single phase (DRK-1P-230-D63) and three phase (DRK-3P-400-D90) module kilowatt hour energy meters from Crompton Instruments, part of the Energy Division of Tyco Electronics, measuring real consumption of active energy. The new devices feature highest class 1 accuracy with easy wiring, a back illuminated LCD display, non-zeroing total counter and partial zeroing counter. The load cable is passed vertically through the case/housing allowing up to 63A direct connection (single phase meter) and 90A direct connection (three phase meter).

Requiring no maintenance, the new kilowatt hour energy meters support energy efficiency and awareness and ensure systems remain balanced and safe. Main applications are switchgear, distribution systems, generator sets and control panels. In addition the devices can also be used for energy management, building management, utility power monitoring, process control and secondary metering applications.

Technical details of the energy meters include class 1 accuracy in accordance with CEI-EN 62053-21, nominal input voltage of 230VAC L-N (400VAC L-L), with an opto isolated pulsed output. The devices are compliant with IEC EN62052-11, IEC EN62053-21 (2003-03), EMC and LVD standards.

Tyco is a trademark. Crompton is a trademark of Crompton Parkinson Ltd. and is used by Tyco Electronics under licence.

About Tyco Electronics ? Energy Division

The Energy Division of Tyco Electronics is a global manufacturer of products and systems for the electrical power industry. Its products are extensively employed by power utilities and equipment manufacturers, in rail transport systems and in industry around the world.

The Energy Division of Tyco Electronics offers a wide product range from brands such as AMP, Axicom, Dulmison, Raychem, SIMEL, Bowthorpe EMP, Crompton Instruments, Dorman Smith and Guro, including cable accessories, connectors and fittings, switching and power management devices, lighting protectors, surge arrestors and insulators.

For further information please visit: www.energy.tycoelectronics.com

About Tyco Electronics

Tyco Electronics, a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is the world’s largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a leader in cutting-edge wireless components, complete power systems, and premise wiring components and systems; and a provider of critical communications systems to the Land Mobile Radio industry. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack and Simel. For more information, visit www.tycoelectronics.com

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