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EDP Europe & Bergvik Flooring Partner To Bring Dynamic Flooring Solution To UK Market

After a successful debut at the recent Data Centre World Expo, where EDP Europe partnered with Swedish floor manufacturer Bergvik Flooring to launch their dynamic raised flooring system Iso Floor® to the UK market, it has been agreed that this partnership will continue long term.

EDP Europe To Exhibit At Data Centre World 2013

EDP Europe is delighted to announce its participation in next year’s Data Centre World Conference & Expo

6” Round KoldLok Added To KoldLok Family

EDP Europe is pleased to report the addition of a 6” Round KoldLok to the range of KoldLok raised floor grommets

IDC Solutions Appoint EDP Europe to Distribute Eziblank® In Europe

IDC Solutions, a global leader in developing and implementing data, cabling and electrical service solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of EDP Europe Limited to distribute its Eziblank® airflow management solutions across Europe.

TZ Electronic Locks

Electronic Locks for the TZ Centurion™ Rack Security System

The TZ Centurion™ rack security system uses two types of electronic locks – TZ SlideHandle™ and TZ Radial™. Both electronic locks provide intelligent locking utilising a high load Shape Memory Alloy actuated locking mechanism. These advanced electronic locks have the added benefit of not producing an electro-magnetic field, making them safer to use in the data centre environment. Another benefit of the electronic locks not using electro-magnetics is that in the event of a power failure the cabinets will remain locked. Both the TZ SlideHandle™ and TZ Radial™ connect into the TZ Centurion™ rack access control system via the Port Link modules and TZ Centurion™ Bridge.

TZ SlideHandle™ Electronic Lock

The TZ SlideHandle™ is an intelligent electronic locking device that offers drop-in replacement for legacy manual data centre cabinet handles. On top of the Shape Memory Alloy locking mechanism the SlideHandle™ offers:

Simple surface mount installation on the outside of cabinet doors, which fits most cabinet brands with mounting hardware suitable for industry standard 25mm wide handle openings.
Touch to release function.
A multi-colour LED status indicator showing if the door is locked, unlocked or open.
Manual key override.
Integrated electronics and sensors that report true door status, including manual override and forced entry which provides complete audit trail.

Power and control of the SlideHandle™ electronic lock is provided by the TZ Centurion™ Bridge.

TZ Radial™ Electronic Lock

The TZ Radial™ electronic lock is a compact, lightweight, high-load locking device that uses an eight jaw locking mechanism to capture and hold an inserted mating stud, using the same Shape Memory Alloy mechanism. The locking device can be operated via a range of triggers including internal sensor, push button, contact closure or RS-485 serial communications network command. Other features possessed by the TZ Radial™ electronic lock include:

Vibration proof, multi-jaw, high load locking.
Multiple mounting options making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Unique push to release function with time-out default to lock option for improved security.
Releasable under pre-loads of up to 70N enables spring loaded release.
Integrated manual release override.
Embedded intelligence enables networking, switching and the ability to control other devices and connect with smart objects such as sensors.