USB Charger Solutions

Every single mobile device has to beregularly connected to a powersource to charge its battery and asso many electronic devices are nowan integral part of our daily routinethere is a constant need to find asafe and convenient charging pointto do this.

There are a multiplicity of low cost USBadapters on the market, Use of theseproducts may result in damage to expensivegadgets, for example by an overload ruiningbatteries, or by electronic noise damagingscreens. So, safety was a majorconsideration for Crabtree whendesigning a USB charging outlet.

Portable adapters are also notoriouslyinefficient, wasting energy by not powering downwhen energy is not required.Trailing leads are arecognised hazard in the workplace, and they allneed regular visual inspection and PAT testing to ensure that they are sound and can continue to be used.

FacilitiesManagers andHealth and Safety officerswill, quite rightly,discourage and

minimise the use of trailing leads and unapproveddevices. So, should they be there in the first place?If there’s a better, safer alternative, then obviouslynot! This is one of the reasons why Crabtree USBchargers are designed to be installed into a fixedpoint in the installation. Fixed installation USBchargers take away the risk of people bringingunapproved chargers and leads into the workplaceand then using them in an unsatisfactory or unsafe manner.

Eradicating trailing leads is one thing but there is the USB charger performance to think of too. For example, what is the power output capacity? Is there any integral protection against overheating?Does the charger outlet automatically power downwhen the device is fully charged? These are allimportant safety considerations.

Crabtree USB charging outlets incorporate integralprotection and are fused to eliminate the risk ofoverheating. They automatically power down whenthe connected device is fully charged, and in linewith Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, they arecapable of delivering a full 1A independently fromeach outlet, even when two devices are connectedsimultaneously, in compliance with the latestbattery charging specification some alternativechargers fall short of this USB chargingspecification, and unfortunately share the 2A load

Safe, tidy and compatible USB charging from Crabtree

across both outputs, which not only infringes thespecification but can also give inconsistent chargingoutput. The tablet may get all of the 2A and theother device appears to get nothing. In thisscenario the second device may get some power,but if it is not enough, the device will refuse tocharge. The Crabtree USB outlet however suffersfrom none of this and provides a balanced outputacross both USB ports. This gives the Crabtreeuser a safe, protected, power saving, high capacitycharging facility.

Convenience was also one of the factors high onthe design agenda. The Crabtree system of USBmodules as part of the fixed installation allows thesystem designer and installer to provide a neat andsafe fixed facility for portable electronic equipmentcharging.

There was also the matter of colour, style andappearance to consider.

In today’s ofteneclectic designenvironment a wide variety of finishes is essentialto meet the aesthetic needs ofspecifiers and end users. CrabtreeUSB socket modules are designed tosimply clip into a standard datamodule frame plate that is availablein a choice of designs and finishesincluding Low Profile Platinum,Decorative Raised Plate, Part M andWhite Moulded. There’s even anoutdoor Weatherseal IP56 version for

more arduous environments. Straightforwardinstallation was without a doubt also important.That’s why Crabtree USB charging modules areable to accept upto three 2.5mmcables in thepower terminals,and can thus beeasily installed asan integral partof a ring circuitor on a fusedspur (howeverinstallers shouldnot mix mainsoperated & lowvoltage modules onto the same plate see BS7671).Crabtree USB modules are perfect for integratinginto existing flush-mounted installations and areextremely energy-efficient and suitable for anydevice with a Type A USB charging connection.

Clearly the best way to meet all of these needs was to develop twin USB data module outlets thatcan be integrated into the fixed installation andcomplement the Crabtree Datapak range thusproviding convenient, stable and safe DC power for charging mobile phones, tablets, cameras, sat-navs and other personal electronic equipment.Importantly, unlike many similar competitorproducts, these charging outlets are fullycompatible with all leading brands of electronicdevices on the market today, which is essentialwhen many different individuals with many differentdevices are likely to utilise the charging facility.

Crabtree USB charging modules safelyprovide high quality regulated DC inline with Low Voltage, RoHS, WEEE,

REACH and EMC directives and inconformance with EN60950-1:2006 andEN61000-6-1/3.

Meeting all of these essentialconsiderations provides commercial and residential developers with a neat,safe and reliable capability to give hotels,offices, schools, hospitals, and housing anideal all-in-one charging solution while

providing quality, safety, efficiency and peace of mind to boot.

Safe, tidy and compatible USB charging from Crabtree

ELECTRIUM SALES LIMITED A SIEMENS COMPANYCommercial Centre, Lakeside Plaza, Walkmill Lane, Bridgtown, Cannock WS11 0XE.eMail: info@electrium.co.uk Web: www.electrium.co.uk

LIST NO. DESCRIPTION DISCOUNT PACK STANDARD

CODE QTY TRADE

USB CHARGING MODULES 50X50 EURO STANDARD7073 USB DUAL USB 2X1A 5V DATA MODULE DM 10 £34.557073/BK USB DUAL USB 2X1A 5V BLACK DATA MODULE DM 10 £34.55MOULDED FRAMES 7091 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE DM 10 £2.817094 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE DM 10 £5.697091/GRY 1 GANG 2 MODULE DATA PLATE IN GREY DM 10 £3.897094/GRY 2 GANG 4 MODULE DATA PLATE IN GREY DM 10 £6.84CAPITAL DECORATIVE METAL PLATE FRAMES8092/SC 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 5 £12.348092/SCBK 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE BLACK INTERIOR MT 5 £12.348094/SC 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 10 £19.09Allan/SCBK 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE BLACK INTERIOR MT 10 £19.098092/HPC 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 5 £14.818094/HPC 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 10 £21.448092/PB 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 5 £16.448094/PB 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 10 £21.448092/BZ 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 5 £12.348094/BZ 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 10 £19.098092/SS 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 5 £12.348094/SS 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 10 £19.098092/PSS 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR MT 5 £14.81CAPITAL MULTI MEDIA PLATE (Lounge Plate)4318/SC MULTI MEDIA PLATE (2 X 2GANG SOCKET + 2x3 DATA MODULE FRAME) SATIN CHROME MT 1 £154.894318/HPC MULTI MEDIA PLATE (2 X 2GANG SOCKET + 2x3 DATA MODULE FRAME) HIGHLY POLISHED CHROME MT 1 £179.964318/PB MULTI MEDIA PLATE (2 X 2GANG SOCKET + 2x3 DATA MODULE FRAME) POLISHED BRASS MT 1 £179.964318/SS MULTI MEDIA PLATE (2 X 2GANG SOCKET + 2x3 DATA MODULE FRAME) STAINLESS STEEL MT 1 £154.894318/WH MULTI MEDIA PLATE (2 X 2GANG SOCKET + 2x3 DATA MODULE FRAME) WHITE MT 1 £154.89PLATINUM LOW PROFILE MOUNTING FRAMES7507/SC 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE INTERIOR P1 10 £11.221091/1 2 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £8.907509/SC 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE INTERIOR P1 10 £16.841092/1 4 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £9.227507/HPC 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE INTERIOR P2 10 £11.221091/1 2 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £8.907507/HPC 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE INTERIOR P2 10 £11.221091/1 2 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £8.907507/PB 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE INTERIOR P3 10 £11.221091/1 2 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £8.907507/PB 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE INTERIOR P3 10 £11.221091/1 2 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £8.90PLATINUM FLATPLATE MOUNTING FRAMES8507/SS 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR P1 10 £9.761091/1 2 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £8.908509/SS 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR P1 10 £14.661092/1 4 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £9.228507/PSS 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR P2 10 £9.761091/1 2 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £8.908509/PSS 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR P2 10 £14.661092/1 4 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £9.228507/PB 1 GANG 2 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR P3 10 £9.761091/1 2 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £8.908509/PB 2 GANG 4 MODULE MOUNTING PLATE WHITE INTERIOR P3 10 £14.661092/1 4 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £9.22MOUNTING PLATES SPARE PARTS8092/1 2 MODULE INSULATED GRID FRAME DM 10 £2.748094/1 4 MODULE INSULATED GRID FRAME DM 10 £4.131091/1 2 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £8.901092/1 4 MODULE GRID FRAME FOR PLATINUM PLATE P1 10 £9.22PLATINUM LOW PROFILE MOULDED FRAMES5507/WH 1 GANG 2 MODULE COMMUNICATION FRAME PLATE P7 10 £5.061091/1 1 GANG 2 MODULE COMMUNICATION FRAME INTERIOR P1 10 £8.905509/WH 2 GANG 4 MODULE COMMUNICATION FRAME PLATE P7 10 £10.121092/1 2 GANG 4 MODULE COMMUNICATION FRAME INTERIOR P1 10 £9.22WEATHERSEAL (IP56) ENCLOSURE9722 1 GANG EURO MODULE ENCLOSURE IP56 WD 1 £32.389724 2 GANG EURO MODULE ENCLOSURE IP56 WD 1 £47.09

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