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CATALOGUE 2021/22

Product catalog summary

Company Overview
hera Laborsysteme GmbH, part of the ZECH-Unternehmensgruppe, focuses on manufacturing high-quality, durable, sustainable, and modular components. All products are made in Germany, emphasizing quality and customer satisfaction.

Product Offerings
hera provides technical training systems for educational institutions, covering electrical engineering, installation technology, automation, mechatronics, and renewable energies. They also offer modular laboratory furniture and electrical laboratory devices.

IMOD Laboratory System
The IMOD system is a network-operated educational tool with a touchscreen HMI and web-based software, allowing instructors to control workstations or labs, preparing students for IoT technology challenges.

Laboratory Workstations
hera's customizable laboratory workstations include ergonomic features and are designed for flexible use with various training systems. Mobile classroom solutions are also available.

Training Systems
The catalogue includes systems like the Easy Electronics Case and Basic Electric Panel, with comprehensive components and manuals for effective learning.

Renewable Energy Solutions
Training panels and systems for renewable energy education include wind power, photovoltaic systems, and thermal solar trainers.

Automation and Mechatronics
Training systems include PLC panels, process simulation panels, and mechatronic conveyor belts for hands-on experience in industrial technologies.

Conclusion
hera Laborsysteme GmbH is committed to providing high-quality, durable, and modular training systems that cater to educational institutions and industries worldwide.

Main Components and Specifications

Basic and Addition Electronic Panels: Compact systems for advanced electronic circuits, supporting AC/DC and semiconductor technologies.
Learning Content: Covers electric circuits, Ohm's Law, voltage and current error circuits, and more.
Technical Data: Panels provide DC and AC voltages, with a function generator operating at 2Hz to 200kHz.
Experimental Plug Boards: Designed for standard plug components, requiring an external power supply.
Universal Supply Panels: Provide short-circuit protected outputs for DC and AC voltages, compatible with experimental plug boards.
ICOM Didactic Supply: Offers various DC and AC voltages, a three-phase generator, and a function generator with multiple waveform options.
Special Components: Includes diodes, light-emitting diodes, operational amplifiers, coils, transformers, and optical couplers.

Key Features and Recommendations

Systems are designed for hands-on learning and experimentation, providing a comprehensive understanding of electronic and electrical engineering principles.
External power supplies are required for some components, with suitable options provided.
Components are housed in transparent plastic with detachable covers for easy access during experiments.
Technical details are subject to change; users should refer to the latest catalogue for updates.

Plug Components and Connectors

Includes relays, buttons, switches, and lamps, with connectors available in different sizes.
IC Socket with Timer 555: Features an IC socket with 16 poles and a Timer NE555.
Storage Solutions: Panels for organizing plug components, suitable for individual or selective storage.
Software Courses: RCLwin software for understanding AC circuits, suitable for technical colleges and universities.
Operational Amplifier Training: Provides training on amplifier circuits, including differential amplifiers and oscillators.
Power Electronics Training: Allows testing in DC, AC, and 3-phase AC circuits, with optional PID-C Motor Panel integration.
PID Control Training: Used for studying P, PI, PD, and PID controllers, with capabilities for light and temperature control testing.
Controlled Systems: Includes PID-C Motor Panel and Fill Level Plant for simulating industrial control processes.
Software for Control Engineering: Offers simulations for examining different controllers and controlled systems.
Transformer Training: Designed for testing and calculations on transformers, including short circuit operations.
Sensor Technology Training: Includes sensors for testing sensing distances, rotation speed, and frequency measurement.

Digital Technology and Microcontroller Programming

Digital Technology with Common ICs: Covers Boolean algebra, gate technologies, flip-flops, and more.
Step Motor Panel: Features a unipolar motor, control logic, and manual switches.
Software for Digital and PID Simulation: Includes Digiwin and Messwin for digital circuits and control tasks.
Microcontroller Programming: Based on ATmega168, covering basics of microcontrollers and programming.
Basics to IT Technology: LAN Panel for network setup and configuration.
Safety Installation Technology: Safeguard Panel for teaching dangers and protective measures for low-voltage installations.

Electrical Installations and Measurement Devices

Measurement and Testing: Devices for measuring insulation resistance, earth resistance, and testing RCD tripping characteristics.
Domestic Power Distribution: Covers TN, TT, IT networks, equipotential bonding, and earth measurement methods.
Residual Current Devices (RCDs): Allows exploration of RCD characteristics without tripping in-house installations.
Installation Cabins: Replicates realistic installation environments with options for transparent boxes or surface-mounted components.
Basics to Domestic Installations: Includes components for domestic circuits and a failure simulator.
Lighting Technology: Compares characteristics of various lamp types under different conditions.
Training Boxes and Panels: Modular systems for basic circuits and lighting technology.

Technical Specifications and Components Overview

Halogen and LED Lamp Panels: Focus on specifications and educational content, including power loss in transformers and characteristics of halogen lamps.
Alarm Systems: Components for fire and intruder alarm systems, designed to teach about alarm systems.
Building Automation - KNX Bus: Highlights comfort, safety, and energy-saving features of building automation.
Control Engineering and Industrial Wiring: Describes control engineering systems for industrial wiring.
Component Panels and Training Boxes: Offers flexibility in training setups, designed for safe training environments.

Specifications and Procedures

Technical Specifications: Outlines components and systems for automation technology, including resistors, fuses, motor circuit breakers, and relays.
Procedures: Describes setup and configuration of PLC training systems, including Siemens and Eaton controllers.
Standards and Norms: Emphasizes use of Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 software for automation in process technology.
Recommendations: Suggests specific training systems for different educational purposes.
Key Data from Tables and Diagrams: Includes detailed specifications for training systems and components.
Critical Information: Highlights importance of understanding frequency converters and proper configuration and testing of drive and safety functions.

Technical Specifications and Components

Mechatronic Training Systems: Available with Siemens S7-1200 and Siemens Logo! controllers, including conveyor belts and sensors.
Modular Bus Systems: Supports various bus systems like ProfiBus and Ethernet.
PLC Panel Options: Includes Data Word I/O Panels and Operating Panels with Profibus DP adapters.
AS-Interface Bus Components: Used in conjunction with PLC panels for teaching connection and commissioning of AS-interface components.
Renewable Energy Training Systems: Details on wind power and photovoltaic training systems.
Photovoltaic Training Components: Includes solar modules, charge controllers, and accumulators.

Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Systems

Photovoltaics Kit "Isolated Technology": Comprehensive set for understanding off-grid photovoltaic circuits.
Grid-Connected Technology: Components for grid-connected photovoltaic systems.
Photovoltaics Mobile: Mobile training system for grid-feeding and off-grid technology.
Thermal Solar Systems: Models for flat and vacuum tube collectors.
Heat Pump Models: Includes water/water, air/water, and Heat Pump Vario models.
Domestic Ventilation System: Model for understanding domestic ventilation systems.

Catalogue for 2021/2022

Storage Solutions: Recommends a storage cart for storing and transporting training systems.
Training System Supports: Bench and portable supports for training system frames.
Profi Benches and Extensions: Includes aluminium bench legs and tubular steel frames.
Electrical Components: Lists various mains panels, sockets, and outlets.
IMOD Devices: Designed for integration into IoT networks.
Power Supplies and Function Generators: Offers extended range options with fanless devices.
Multimeters: Compatible with the control unit, offering a wide range of measurement capabilities.

Technical Catalogue for 2021/2022

IMOD Multimeter and Sensors: Lists various temperature sensors and multimeters.
BenchControl Central: Allows centralized control of classroom equipment.
IMODdesktop and IMODmobile Software: Designed for classroom management.
Functionality and Features: Details various functionalities such as ICOM Control and BenchCONTROL I/O.
Recorder and Enabling Modes: Allows simultaneous measurement and presentation of multiple function units.
Licensing Options: Offers single and classroom licenses for controlling IMOD Control-Units.
Additional Offerings: Provides solutions for various types of labs.

Catalog excerpts

CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems CATALOGUE 2021/22: TECHNICAL TRAINING SYSTEMS hera Laborsysteme GmbH Hermann-Rapp-Str. 40 | DE-74572 Blaufelden | phone +49 7953 882-0 | [email protected] | www.hera.de www.hera.de | Technical details are subject to change. ©2021

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CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems THAT‘S WHAT WE ARE STANDING FOR COMPANY TRADITION hera is a part of the family-owned ZECH-Unternehmensgruppe. Mr. Manfred Zech, owner and CEO of hera has a special interest in manufacturing all important key components within our company group to make sure, that only products of highest quality reach our customers. The success of this policy is reflected in the constant growth of the ZECH-Unternehmensgruppe within the 60 years of its existance. hera is equipped with machinery of latest technology which gives us a great manufacturing depth and thus...

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CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems TURNKEY LABORATORIES MANUFACTURED BY HERA In this catalogue you will find training systems for colleges, universities and vocational training centers for all basic topics in electric engineering, installation technology, automation & mechatronics as well as renewable energies. If you are interested in laboratory furniture or turnkey solutions, then please ask for our EXTRA CATALOGUE FOR LABORATORY FURNITURE We are manufacturers of training systems, modular laboratory furniture and a broad selection of electrical laboratory devices. All our products...

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CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems IMOD LABORATORY NETWORK-OPERATED Digitalization is a worldwide topic and many of todays‘ students will face IoT technology tomorrow. The IMOD system is a highly advanced system which is used for educational labs and in industry. Students will use this intuitively due to an easy understandable HMI with touchscreen. The webbasing software enables the instructor to fully control the lab, either an individual workstation or the full room. Universal Lab with Building Automation Trainer www.hera.de | Technical details are subject to change. ©2021

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CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems LABORATORY WORKSTATIONS FOR STANDARD TRAINING SYSTEMS All our laboratory workstations can be individually equipped with regard to your requirement. The standard training systems come with ergonomic tilted hood and cable outlet to the front, so they can be used directly laying on the bench or suspended in a training system frame. Basic Classroom Bench with circuit breakers and power outlets Advanced Laboratory Bench with integrated sources and instruments, training system frame for the flexible use with all trainers in standard size (exchangable)....

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CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems MOBILE CLASSROOM SOLUTIONS In case you prefer theoretical classroom benches and your students only need the training systems for some lessons or if the topics should be taught in bigger groups, then it might be more comfortable to have the trainers on mobile stands. The mobile stands are modular equipped with circuit breakers, sockets, etc and are prepared to hold training panels or training boxes on two or three levels. For an utmost convenience they are equipped with cord holder, a shelf to hold the teaching manuals and a PC or notebook support...

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CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems Easy Electronics Case Basic Electric Panel LC (small set) Basic Electric Panel (Electric/ Electronic Circuits) Basic Electronic Panel (Advanced Circuits) Experimental Plug Boards Universal Didactic Supplies Plug Components Storage Boards and Alternating Current Software Operational Amplifier Panel Power Electronics Panel PID Control Panel Controlled Systems: DC Motor & Light and Temperature Controlled System: Fill Level Plant Learning Software: Control Engineering Transformer Test Panel (1phase / 3phase) Sensorics Test Panel (Industrial Sensors)...

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CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems Renewable Energies Automation & Mechatronics Logic Controller (Siemens LOGO! / Eaton EASY) 073 PLC Panel (modular) 074 Siemens TIA Portal 076 S7-1500 Trainer (configured) 076 S7-1200 Trainer (configured) 077 Operating Panel: KTP700 and TP700 078 PLC Software Applications 079 Process Simulation Panel 080 Mechatronic Conveyor Belts (DC, AC and Servo) 081 Mechatronic Accessroy 082 Frequency Converter and AC Motor 083 Mechatronic COMPACT with S7-1200 084 Mechatronic COMPACT with LOGO! 085 Modular Bus System (Unit Panel) 086 Modules for Unit Panel 087...

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CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems EASY ENTRY INTO ELECTRONICS MASK-GUIDED BASICS This system is suitable for a first contact to some basic electronic circuits and is recommended e.g. for higher grates in secondary schools or similar. The Easy Electronics Case is a battery-operated training kit which holds everything that is needed for an interesting training. It can be used in regular classrooms with no extra laboratory instruments and it requires no special preparation. Learning Content: • Measurements with Analogue Instruments • Ohms Law • Resistors in Series and Parallel • Bridge...

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CATALOGUE 2021/2022 Technical Training Systems EASY ELECTRONICS CASE Content of Supply: • Aluminium case with key and detachable cover 460 x 340 x 210mm (WxDxH). • Integrated storage panel equipped with: 8x 19mm Connecting Plugs 1x Analogue Ammeter 1x Analogue Voltmeter 1x Potentiometer 7x Resistor 1x Switch 1x Pushbutton 1x Lamp 2x Light Emitting Diode 1x Diode 1x PTC Resistor 1x NTC Resistor 1x Capacitor 1x LDR 1x Transistor Experimental plug-field with 11 circuit masks. Adjustable DC supply with accumulator for mains independant use. Incl. charge controller and mains connector. CD manual (DE...

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