Mastervolt - Corporate

New distributor appointed for Indonesia

Mastervolt, the leading supplier of electrical power solutions to the worldwide marine, automotive and solar markets, has added a new distributor to its network – PT. Bordtechnik International Pacific (BIP) – specifically to coverIndonesia.

BIP, based inJakarta, represents many International brands, such as BEP Marine, Marinco and Fischer Panda as well as Mastervolt. The company provides electrical solutions and distribution services to the entire Indonesian marine industry.

With extensive experience of working within the German marine industry, and many years in particular with the Mastervolt brand, Mario Graeser, Director of BIP, decided to establish a new company inIndonesia. This came as a result of two years spent working on a specific project with power electronics and Mastervolt products.

"We are absolutely delighted to be appointed Mastervolt’s Indonesian distributor. Mastervolt is an exceptional brand, and we are very proud to be part of their International team," Mario explained. "We know the equipment; we know it’s innovative, reliable and perfect for the market and our customers here."

Erik van Wilsum, the Commercial Manager for APAC and ME within Mastervolt, commented on the new appointment: "When we heard that Mario had moved toJakarta, we did not hesitate to offer him this new opportunity with Mastervolt. BIP will now set up and establish a new dealer network and work closely with the OEM boatyards within the region."

A new dynamic at Mastervolt with the promotion of Marc Persoon and Laura Willems

Mastervolt, the leading Dutch-based electrical specialist, has promoted former Marketing Manager Marc Persoon to the post of Global Power Conversion Product Manager for the Marine and Mobile Group. Also promoted to fill his previous role, is former Brand Manager Laura Willems, who now takes on the new position of Marketing Manager.

The promotions are part of Mastervolt’s ambitious plans to grow its global position within the marine, mobile and solar markets over the coming years, with the continuous launch and management of innovative power conversion products.

Marc joined the company in 2005, and has since become a well-known authority on Mastervolt’s cutting-edge portfolio. He is also a familiar personality to journalists and customers at International exhibitions. His new role will extend across all the Actuant owned brands of Mastervolt, Marinco, BEP Marine and ParkPower. Marc will focus on product commercialisations and liaise with the company’s customer base and with the talented engineers.

Taking over his role as Marketing Manager is Laura Willems, who joined Mastervolt 18-months ago as Brand Manager. Before that, she enjoyed a fast-paced 10-year career with global companies such as Cadbury Stimorol and Perfetti Van Melle. In the coming months and years, Laura will be bringing her expertise to bear with the in-house marketing team by identifying Mastervolt’s ongoing marketing priorities.

Commenting upon the promotions, General Manager Hans van Nikkelen Kuijper said, "As part of our strategy for growth, it is very important to define the right products and solutions, and to manage our customers’ needs with technological possibilities and competitive product prices. I am very pleased that Marc and Laura are taking on these new positions; they are a great asset to the company, and I am confident that both will do an outstanding job for us."

Marc Persoon added, "I’m absolutely delighted with the new role in product management. Now I have the opportunity to be even more closely involved in the integration of marketing, sales, and engineering of our branded products. We have many great new ideas taking shape, and being right at the heart of these developments is very exciting."

Outlining her new role in marketing, Laura said, "Mastervolt has a very discerning client base, and my job will be to increase the brand awareness through a wide variety of International media, and highlighting the benefits of investing in our premium product range."

OBMG preferred supplier for McConaghy Yachts & Luxury Yachts

Following their appointment last year asHong Kongdistributors for Mastervolt products, On Board Marine Group (OBMG) has won ‘preferred supplier’ status for all batteries, AGM Gel and Li-Ion on all new vessels built by the McConaghy yard.

OBMG Directors Dylan Waterhouse and James Bourke had just a short time to familiarise themselves with the complete Mastervolt range of electrical systems equipment to enable them to pitch for the prestigious business of supplying for the full range of sailing and power yachts built by McConaghy and other boat builders.

Erik van Wilsum, Commercial Manager for APAC and ME within Mastervolt commented, "Dylan and James have worked hard to win this contract and have proved that we made the right decision to appoint OBMG as Mastervolt’sHong Kongdistributor. We’re very pleased for them and for ourselves."

In addition to Mastervolt, OBMG also handles product ranges from such top rank marine equipment companies as Simrad, B&G, BEP Marine, FLIR Systems, Ocean LED and Hella Marine. The company also offers electrical design, supply, distribution and engineering consultancy services to the Asian marine industry, providing top quality products and engineering solutions.

McConaghy boats, with production yards in both Australia and China, has a history of building highly successful racing yachts, composite components and dinghies, but also caters for the high end luxury yacht market – both in sail and power. Their expertise with composites has led to the production of various products from Maxi Yachts such as Wild Oats and Alfa Romeo to production boats like the MC 38 One Design and also their components; steering wheels, pedestals, propulsion units, carbon tubing, rudders and foils.

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Camper - 2000 W system

System description:

The 2000 Watt Power system is designed for motor homes with more electrical demands or equipment. The system satisfies power needs for 12 V lighting, radio/TV/DVD, a satellite dish and several 230 V devices, such as a microwave/oven, coffee machine, vacuum cleaner, hairdryer, laptop and several battery chargers. The heart of the system consists of a robust and maintenance free gel battery with 240 or 400 Ah capacity in total . Used normally, the battery will deliver enough power for a at least a weekend independently of the engine alternator or grid voltage.

To extend the battery usage the system is equipment with a solar charge regulator so the batteries are charged via the PV panels. Besides this batteries will be charged while driving via the Mastervolt Charge mate.

Description	Voltage	Power	Consumption	Power
Description	(U)	(P)	(Hrs)	(kWh)
Lightning	12	30	4	0,12
Audio system	12	40	2	0,08
Waterpump	12	70	0,3	0,02
TV	230	80	2	0,16
Coffeemachine	230	1400	0,2	0,28
Microwave/Oven	230	1200	0,2	0,24
Hair dryer	230	1800	0,1	0,18
Laptop	230	75	1	0,08
Vacuum cleaner	230	1000	0,1	0,1
Daily consumption				1,26

Accu effective capacity				2,4
Voltage	12
Capacity	400
Discharge	50%

Independency in days				2

2000 W System (download as jpg)

Product information:

1: Mass Combi 12/1200-60 / Mass Combi 12/2000-100
2: Touchpanel
3: DC-distribution / MasterShunt
4: 2x GEL 12/120 Ah / 2x GEL 12/200 Ah
5: Chargemate
6: Solar charge regulator Max. 20A
7: Power cord
8: Battery switch

Camper - 500 W system

System description:

This 500 Watt Power system is designed for motorhomes with limited electrical demands or equipment. The system satisfies basic power needs for 12 V lighting, radio/TV/DVD, a satellite dish and a few 230 V devices, such as a laptop, electrical toothbrush and your mobile telephone charger. The heart of the system consists of a sturdy and maintenance free gel or AGM battery. Used normally, the battery will deliver enough power for at least a weekend, independently of the engine alternator or grid voltage.

To extend the battery usage the system is equipment with a solar charge regulator so the batteries are charged via the PV panels. Besides charging via the solar panels the batteries will be charged while driving with the Mastervolt Charge mate.

Power balance:

Description	Voltage	Power	Consumption	Power
Description	(U)	(P)	(Hrs)	(kWh)
Lightning	12	30	4	0,12
Audio system	12	40	2	0,08
Waterpump	12	70	0,3	0,02
TV	230	80	2	0,16
Laptop	230	75	1	0,08
Daily consumption				0,46

Battery effective capacity				0,9
Voltage	12
Capacity	150
Discharge	50%

Independency in days				2

500 W System (download as jpg)

Product information:

New Mastervolt ES Inverter

At Intersolar 2011, Stand B4.250, Mastervolt will showcase the first member of the brand new SunMaster ES series with a power rating of 4.6 kW. The Mastervolt philosophy behind the ES range is to maximize annual yield under realistic conditions even if they are less favourable.

The ES 4.6 can start early in the morning and continue late at night because of a low self-consumption of less than 10 W and an intelligent start-up sequence, which extends the operating hours up to 40 minutes a day. An improved dynamic MPP tracking reduces overall tracking losses to below 0.2% in the whole range of climatic conditions, including partial shading. A high system voltage reduces cable loss up to 75%. The peak efficiency reaches 97.5%, the EU efficiency 97.0%.

The devices of the ES series rarely stop feeding-in into the grid in the event of grid disturbances, which further increases the yield. The adaptive Optima Cooling ensures thermal stability and reduces the probability of power derating.

The ES concept is extremely versatile and is particularly easy to install and operate. Thanks to the wide input voltage range of 395-1000V the ES 4.6 can be used with a variety of PV modules, including all crystalline PV modules and numerous thin-film modules. The IP65-rated electronic housing offers protection against water and dust.

As with most other Mastervolt inverters, the ES 4.6 meets the German requirements on the reactive power performance of inverters. It is equipped with an AC plug for easy installation, integrated carrying handles, a bracket for wall mounting and a retractable communication module for easy cabling. Moreover, the ventilation module can be removed, making it easy to clean. Settings for over 20 countries have been pre-programmed. A large, intuitive display screen with a multimeter and a 30-day data logger makes the device complete.

New country regulations demand updated inverter hardware

The complete Mastervolt SunMaster XS series now complies with the French UTE C 15-712-1 regulations. The firmware has been updated and a complementary grounding clamp supports easy installation according to the new requirements in France. The inverters also support larger diameter wires up to 10mm². In larger installations, where longer cables are required, this will help to reduce cable losses.

Mastervolt’s SunMaster XS series are in readiness for German VDE-AR-N 4105 regulations. As a result, the inverters will not shut down at a frequency of 50.2Hz, instead they will gradually reduce output power. Not shutting down at a fixed frequency will result in a higher yield as the inverters will stay connected to the grid during a longer time. The XS6500 is able to provide reactive power as required in Germany.

Traditionally, Denmark has been famous for its wind energy market. But price decreases have led to renewed interest in solar PV. Reasons for Mastervolt to certify the XS series to Danish regulations.

The European standard EN 50438 provides generic requirements for connection of PV inverters to the utility network. A country specific section lists national exceptions, derived from the Teknik Forskrift for elproducerende anlæg på 11 kW eller derunder, issued by www.energinet.dk.

Mastervolt verified the suitability of the SunMaster XS series for the Danish grid using a series of lab tests. This resulted in a Declaration of Conformity and full TR 3.2.1 test report available on www.mastervoltsolar.com

Certificates for SunMaster XL and IS products will be available within the next weeks as ongoing tests reach their completion.

Solar project 'Zonnestroom' on school buildings chooses Mastervolt inverters

Mastervolt has been selected by the Oskomera Group to supply one of the largest inner-city solar projects in theNetherlands. Sixteen CS15 model inverters produce environmentally friendly power in six school buildings and three other county-buildings. For the total project 2,800 solar modules have been used, with an expected output of 467.500 kWh per year. The installations also supply data to display panels, letting pupils know exactly how much power is being generated from above them up on the roof.

The display panels are not the only attempt to make the use of solar power more tangible. The solar systems are also discussed in lessons, where their component parts, and how solar technology works, is explained to the children.

The project was financed through a national subsidy and a joint venture between the solar power plant's operator and a renewable energy supplier. The operator takes care of installing and running the system safely while the energy supplier purchases the power generated. People living near the schools are able to buy this solar power for their own needs, making the project more widely known locally.

Project ‘Zonnestroom’ has now been nominated for the most sustainable project 2011!

Inverters certified for First Solar modules

First Solar Inc. has certified Mastervolt inverters for use in systems featuring its thin-film solar modules. In order to be eligible for use under the full First Solar module warranty, inverters must be approved in the System Design and Application (SDA) process. All inverters of the current Mastervolt Sunmaster XL, XS and CS series have achieved the SDA standard required and can therefore be utilized with the First Solar FS-Series 2 and FS-Series 3 modules.

First Solar warrants the FS-Series 2 and 3 modules according to the First Solar Module Warranty Terms and Conditions provided the modules are installed, operated and serviced as described in the First Solar User Guide and in the System Design and Application document.

The aim of the First Solar system design and application (SDA) process is to ensure that solar installations containing First Solar modules operate reliably and achieve high system efficiencies. The location of the plant and installation of the modules are tested, as well as the plant design and operating conditions.

David Bassie, product manager solar at Mastervolt states: "Such approval from First Solar is further confirmation of the versatility of the Sunmaster’s system design. When developing Mastervolt inverters, this versatility is one of the most important goals. Our devices are intended to be suitable for use in the most diverse projects and with all solar modules. This allows installers to focus on a small number of devices types but yet meet the requirements of many different customers."

MasterBus and CZone come together

Since the integration of Mastervolt into the Marine division of Actuant Electrical the engineers at Mastervolt headquarters inAmsterdamand the BEP engineering team inNew Zealandhave been busy working together to provide a seamless connection between the two companies networked technologies into one system.

Both companies have extensive CAN based networked systems made up of Digital Switching, Systems Monitoring and Power Conversion devices. "Bringing the CZone and MasterBus systems together has been a relatively easy task", says Jarrod Sagar, Global Product manager for Digital Switching at BEP, "as both companies had the same original philosophy for these systems, which was to bring all the points of control and monitoring of the on board systems onto one intuitive display, a central point and seamless automation simplifies boat use for the user."

The engineering teams have developed ‘CZoneMasterBusBridge’ as the link between the MasterBus and CZone systems. The Bridge is a simple plug-in unit that reads both protocols and allows units from each manufacturer, and others such as Simrad that use BEP’s NMEA2000, to become fully compatible. This means that components such as pumps, alarms, battery chargers and monitors can be controlled from a single touch screen.

"The popular MasterShunt battery monitor and ChargeMaster battery charger can now be connected to a BEP marine network, which is based on NMEA2000," explained Marc Persoon, Mastervolt’s marketing manager. "As a result, the monitoring and control of the battery charger can now be done via the CZone display or other compatible display such as the multi-function marine navigation screens from Simrad andB&G. TheCZoneMasterBusBridge has been developed to connect two great systems together, and bring you the best of both worlds."

As with all Mastervolt products, the Bridge is made from robust, corrosion resistant materials. The compact unit has strategically-placed screw holes allowing it to be attached to any convenient surface. Two simple 5-pin universal sockets facilitate the quick and simple connection of the two network cables, and an LED indicator shows the network status.

"By connecting the Bridge into an existing system, it will allow a boat owner to expand a boat’s systems without having to stick with just one manufacturer," Persoon stated. "This is just one example of the benefits of becoming part of an organization such as Actuant, where the pooling of expertise reaps huge benefits for the customer. Furthermore, the Bridge gives our OEMS a complete simple package: a networked system made up of the worlds best power conversion and digital switching products."

"The inclusion of the Mastervolt product range and the integration highlights the BEP marine division strategy to be become a leading global supplier of integrated electrical system solutions and electrical components," says BEP’s Jarrod Sagar.

TheCZoneMasterBusBridgewere displayed at IBEX and METS, and is due for release in the first quarter of 2012. The bridge will include all the necessary connector cables and have a 2-year warranty.

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Unique training program for chinese OEM market

Sunny Sun, Director of PSS, and Erik van Wilsum Commercial Manager (APAC & ME regions) for Mastervolt organized a 4 day professional product training and workshop for the Chinese OEM market and its dealer network. A large group of engineers and purchasers from different yards participated in this unique training for China.

The training consisted of an overview of the complete product portfolio and also technical training and practical interaction with the products. The presentations and workshops were conducted in the Chinese language, in order to enhance the understanding of all the benefits, the installation options and quality differences. This is something Mastervolt would not have been able to achieve without PSS as a local partner.

Sunny Sun commented; "Normally a training of this magnitude is not possible in China because of the simple fact that many OEM yards will not pay the participants if they do not work at the yard and participants would need to pay for the training costs themselves." However, PSS and Mastervolt have worked together to organise these training sessions for the first time, as they have convinced OEM yards to understand the system approach of the Mastervolt product range and the need of optimizing service and after sales.

Mastervolt’s Erik van Wilsum said; "This training is the next step in the close cooperation between PSS and the OEM yards inChina. OEM yards start to understand the need for quality power products from a worldwide supplier with a worldwide service network."

The training sessions have focused on the central region ofChina, with more planned for the North and South regions.

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New office for Mastervolt France

Present inFrancefor 15 years, Mastervolt, leading supplier of electrical power solutions to the worldwide marine, mobile and solar markets, has recently moved into new premises that are located in a large business centre in Mouans Sartoux. Still in theCannesarea, on the French Riviera, the French team wished to remain close to their marine customers, but made the move due to needed expansion of their working and warehousing space.

Stuart Ingram, Director of Mastervolt France, explained, "The new premises now offer a 350m² building, with modern training and service facilities and larger storage areas at our disposal. The move allows the whole team to work in a more professional environment and we now plan to offer regular training courses for installers and customers in both the marine and solar business."

In addition to the new offices, MastervoltFrancehas also recently begun to work with Vidal Diffusion Marine (VDM) as the new distributor for Mastervolt products, specialising in the electric-propulsion range. Chosen for their high level of customer service, VDM is an active existing distributor of technical parts for the marine industry with a range including mechanical equipment linked to e-propulsion systems. This makes them a perfect choice for Mastervolt and their growing e-propulsion portfolio and other product ranges.

Situated nearToulonin the south ofFrance, VDM is in an ideal location to work closely with Mastervolt as well as being in close proximity to the large marine customer base in the south. Furthermore, VDM’s nationwide network of installers is able to service all areas of France.

"Franceis a key market for Mastervolt and we want to offer optimum service to our customers here," Stuart Ingram commented, "We believe our new partnership with VDM will improve this service. I am also looking forward to working with some of the key e-propulsion specialists on their team, to jointly further the e-propulsion market potential inFrance."

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New Nordic Sales Manager appointed

Chris Yellow will fulfil the role of Sales Manager Nordic for Actuant Electrical’s marine and mobile markets and his territories includeIceland,Norway,Denmark,Sweden, Baltic States,Finlandand theRussian Federation. Chris will be looking after the Actuant product groups of Mastervolt, BEP Marine and Marinco in the Actuant Electrical portfolio.

Previously working as part of the European sales team for Marinco, Chris steps into the new management role representing the Actuant Electrical group, with a growing business value in the Nordic territory. Chris has an existing knowledgeable background to the Actuant Electrical product groups having played a key part in the execution of Marinco’s European distribution strategy that he will continue to contribute to.

Commenting on the new appointment, Sales Leader Bert Jansen said, "I am very happy to announce Chris’ promotion to Sales Manager Nordic. Coming from the Marinco family, Chris has easily adapted to the new position with the complete Actuant Electrical portfolio and already is familiar with many of the Nordic customers and accounts.

The new position for Chris is part of an ongoing strategy under the giantUSparent company Actuant to grow in current markets and to enter new market segments.

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Global organisation stands behind Mastervolt

The Dutch-based company Mastervolt, a market leader in the world of ‘off-grid’ electrical power systems since its formation in 1991, became a subsidiary of US diversified industrial Actuant Corporation at the end of 2010. The merging of these two forces in 2011 celebrates the 20^th Anniversary of Mastervolt and has secured Mastervolt’s long term ability to invest in exciting new innovations, a hallmark of the company to date, whilst Actuant has added another pool of expertise to its expanding portfolio.

Actuant is headquartered in Menomonee Falls inWisconsin,USA, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE:ATU. This diversified company has revenues of approximately US$1.5 billion, so clearly has a solid financial base. It operates globally in four main sectors; Industrial, Engineered Solutions, Energy and Electrical.

Actuant has operations in more than 30 countries, and is currently focused on enlarging its energy business, among others, because it expects long-term growth in this sector including solar power and other renewables. As Mastervolt has long been a pioneer of self-sustaining power systems for the marine industry, mobile units and residential premises, it has become an ideal business partner, and a very strong addition to the parent company.

In the Electrical division where Mastervolt resides, Actuant also owns other OEM and marine-related electrical specialists that will directly complement the Mastervolt brand. These include New Zealand-based BEP Marine, which manufactures DC switches and panels, and Marinco, the premier manufacturer of electrical and harsh environment solutions for a variety of worldwide markets. Mastervolt’s products are also rigorously designed to withstand the challenges of the open sea, which meshes perfectly with Actuant’s programme of harsh environment solutions for the medical, mobile, industrial and theatrical markets. Interaction between all of Actuant’s related companies is being encouraged as part of an accelerated corporate growth and innovation programme.

Aside from the obvious synergy of pooling of knowledge and resources, another huge boost to Mastervolt’s long-term future is the global distribution network that comes with belonging to such a large and multi-facetted international corporation. This will extend Mastervolt’s reach into brand new markets, and increase its own portfolio of products.

"Becoming part of Actuant has brought nothing but benefits for Mastervolt, and our wide-ranging customer base," explained Mastervolt’s Marketing Manager Marc Persoon. "The sheer power of Actuant, and its enthusiasm for pioneering electrical innovation, will be a tremendous boost to the cutting-edge work we do here. We now have access to a huge pool of expertise in associated fields, complimentary products, and a truly global distribution network. The future with Actuant is very exciting indeed.’

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New distributor appointed for Japan

Mastervolt, the leading supplier of electrical power solutions to the worldwide marine, mobile and solar markets, has added a new distributor to its global network – Marine Service Kojima (MSK).

Yokohama-based MSK provides electrical design, supply, and distribution to the Japanese marine industry. The company already handles product ranges from many leading marine equipment companies, including Marinco, Garmin, Vetus, ICOM, Navtec, Maxwell and Moeller, making them ideal partners for Mastervolt and its extensive range of power products for the marine industry.

Erik van Wilsum, Commercial Manager for APAC/ME Marine & Mobile markets for Mastervolt commented, "We are delighted to be working with MSK, who are ideally placed to service a large and growing market in which they are already well established. MSK Director, Masahito Kojima, has been working in the industry for over forty years and has built up a very professional company that is well respected throughout the marine industry and is considered as the number one supplier for the OEM and aftermarket. We look forward to working with them."

MSK is able to offer complex electrical solutions from Mastervolt for both individual customers and for the OEM market. The new partnership means Mastervolt continues to develop their global reach to customers in the building market of Japan..

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Complete portfolio of stylish shore connections

Mastervolt developed a complete range of shore connection cables and all required accessories. The new range is based on the popular CE connector, which is a so-called pin and sleeve connection. This new range is an extension of the existing Mastervolt twist and lock range.

The new range of shore connections comes in power ratings of 16A and 32A and different lengths of cables. In addition converter cables are available as well as extension cables and Y-splitters. All connections cables have moulded waterproof connection designed to survive the harsh marine environment. No salt water will corrode the connection and cause unreliable shore connections. A power indication LED will give you instant feedback on the availability of shore power.

The yacht mounted inlets are manufactured from high grade stainless steel (316) and polished. The quick lock mechanism allows opening even by cold hands after a winter trip. The inlet can be easily mounted by one person, which helps to speed up installation for the aftermarket and for OEM boatyards.

The specially designed power cable is ribbed to prevent it from rolling around on the deck or pontoon. This further enhances the safety features of the shore power connections as it reduces the risk of a person falling over if the cable is stood on as it does not roll around whilst laying on the deck,. Furthermore, the design makes it easier to butterfly the cable after use, and the ribs mean that cable stays cleaner due to the smaller direct contact area.

"The shore power cable is critical to a comfortable experience on board when in a harbour with AC power available," said Marc Persoon, Mastervolt’s Marketing Manager. "As with every other product we have listened carefully to our customers and based on that feedback we started a new development. We made improvements in many areas from installation, ease of use to durability. On top of all that we made this a real Mastervolt product by look and feel."

Available in 16A and 32A versions, prices for Shore Power Connections start at: €119 ex vat for 16A cables, and €229 ex vat for 32A cables.

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Ideal performance onboard Camper Volvo Open 70

Following the announcement of the exciting partnership between Mastervolt, the Dutch-based manufacturer of premium electrical systems, and Emirates Team New Zealand, one of the strongest sailing teams in the world, Mastervolt has been working alongside the team in their position as Exclusive Team Supplier of batteries for the CAMPER project for the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race to ensure the yacht is race ready and fully equipped with the best battery and electrical systems for the gruelling round the world challenge beginning in October.

Prior to the Volvo Ocean Race start, Emirates Team NewZealandand the crew of CAMPER have completed more than 8000 nautical miles onboard the Volvo Open 70, including their 2000 mile race qualifying sail. This time and mileage on the water was invaluable for testing all the equipment onboard in preparation for the race. Mastervolt supplied CAMPER with a wide range of its technical products, including Mastervolt Li-Ion 24/160 batteries, MasterShunt 500, MasterView Monitor, a ChargeMaster 24/30 battery charger and Alpha Pro 24V regulator, amongst other alternator controllers and other system components.

Commenting on the performance of the Mastervolt kit, Greg Lewis, the CAMPER with Emirates Team NewZealandelectronics engineer, said; "A lot of the distance sailed so far has been in extreme weather and conditions – and our bank of Mastervolt Lithium-Ion batteries performs very well. The bank of five 160ah batteries can run the yacht’s onboard systems for nearly four full days before charging is required. The MasterBus system with the MasterView display is very easy to use. We can monitor the entire system from the navigation station. It gives us the Amp/Hours remaining and percent of battery charge."

Mastervolt is also proving to be an integral part of the team when it comes to speed and performance onboard CAMPER, as Mastervolt batteries, fitted in a watertight box and strapped with webbing and Spectra lashing, power the key DC hydraulic system for fine tuning the canting keel.

Marketing Manager of Mastervolt, Marc Persoon, commented, "Mastervolt has always been renowned for its state of the art technology. Our top of the range Lithium-Ion batteries are no exception. Emirates Team New Zealand selected these to save on battery weight for obvious reasons, and will furthermore enjoy their durable qualities and safety aspects in the coming months. Mastervolt is proud to partner with one of the world’s leading sailing teams as the exclusive battery supplier."

Since theAmerica’s Cup in 2007, Emirates Team NewZealandhas been running three exciting projects to keep the team active and diversified. The team campaigned a TP52 in the 2009 and 2010 Audi MedCup Series, winning the season championship in both years. The team partnered with Camper, a Spanish international footwear brand, to design, build and campaign an entry in the Volvo Ocean Race.

For further Mastervolt product information, please visit www.mastervolt.com and to stay up to date with CAMPER with Emirates Team New Zealand’s progress in the Volvo Ocean Race, click www.camper.com/en/volvo-ocean-race.

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PodMaster range wins the PBO Green Awards 2011

Mastervolt has won Practical Boat Owner magazine’s Green Awards that recognise marine businesses who have taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of leisure boating and make the industry more sustainable.

Winning the Product Category in the PBO Green Awards, the Mastervolt PodMaster is a highly efficient external electric drive and regeneration system where a powerful electric motor is encased in a torpedo-shaped pod attached to the underside of the hull. The pods can be steered to provide highly efficient directional thrust, making all vessels highly manoeuvrable. Another big advantage is that with no conventional drive shafts, gearboxes or engine couplings to align, the electrical power source can be located virtually anywhere on board.

The PodMaster was introduced to the Mastervolt range after Mastervolt acquired the leading Dutch electric propulsion specialist Bellmann in November 2009, and began to marry its complete power management expertise to Bellmann’s cutting-edge electrical drives.

Marc Persoon, Marketing Manager of Mastervolt, said, "We are delighted to receive the PBO Green Award as recognition of the progress we are making in becoming a more environmentally friendly company and completely endorse PBO’s efforts in raising the importance of ‘greener boating’ to the leisure boating market."

The PodMaster is now available in a power range from 2kW to 10kW, which can effectively replace a combustion engine from 3hp to 36hp. Since Mastervolt specialises in every aspect of a boat’s power management system, with every component totally compatible and ‘hybrid ready’, the possibilities for a self-contained drive system are almost endless.

The larger PodMaster units also double as regenerators, so when a yacht is under sail, the torque in the free-wheeling propeller is harnessed to recharge the batteries. When supplemented by solar panels and/or a wind generator, and with the recharging efficiency optimised by the MasterBus system, a PodMaster-equipped boat could be virtually self-refuelling.

However, for yachts where maximum speed under sail is essential, a folding propeller version is available. This can also be coupled to the SailMaster series, where the electric motor is housed inside the hull, with just a slim saildrive leg protruding into the water.

Motorboats can fit single or twin PodMasters, either fixed before a rudder, or fully directional. The steerable versions can be linked to the main wheel, or steered independently. When angled at 90 degrees, for example, the PodMaster effectively doubles as a stern thruster. It can also be fitted as an auxiliary drive or trolling motor for a single-engine powerboat.

For naval architects, the PodMaster provides the opportunity to design a boat around the requirements of the accommodation, without the need to house a large inboard engine. Cooled by the surrounding water, the PodMaster is maintenance-free apart from the usual anode change.

"We’re really excited at the success of the PodMaster," said Marc Persoon, Mastervolt’s Marketing Manager. "It opens up so many possibilities for boat builders and boat restorers, freeing up internal space and allowing for silent, fuel-efficient propulsion from affordable and renewable sources. Mastervolt’s acquisition of Bellmann has led to a highly productive merging of expertise, and has allowed us to really push the envelope of highly efficient, easily installed electrical propulsion. We’re also actively developing even more powerful units for the future, all designed around Mastervolt’s extensive range of CAN-bus controlled power management systems."

Prices for the PodMaster range from £4,000 - £10,000 ex VAT, depending on specification and power rating. The package includes the monitoring panel and associated wiring, and the ‘plug and play’ cables between the battery, the control unit and the motor. Only the joystick controller is excluded from the package price due to the wide range of options. The rest of the system can be built from Mastervolt’s range of Lithium-ion or Gel batteries and intelligent battery chargers, all interconnected with the single cable Masterbus communication network.

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New distributor: Technautic

Mastervolt, the leading supplier of electrical power solutions to the worldwide marine, mobile and solar markets, has added a new distributor to its global network – Technautic B.V. The addition of Technautic further increases Mastervolt’s presence in The Netherlands, as they join existing company Cuno Marine Supplies as distributors for Mastervolt equipment.

Technautic is an existing wholesaler for marine equipment, including bow thrusters and navigation equipment making them ideal partners for Mastervolt and their large range of marine powered electronics and e-propulsion systems. Acting as an intermediate between Mastervolt and the retailer, installers and ship yards, Technautic will be important in reaching even more customers and the aftermarket for Mastervolt in The Netherlands through their existing extensive network of retailers.

Another element to Technautic’s appointment with Mastervolt will be in a training role where they will provide product training to help retailers successfully promote and sell Mastervolt equipment, as well as passing this information on to the end user.

Pieter Eggermont, Mastervolt’s General Manager Benelux, commented, "Mastervolt and Technautic speak the same language - both companies highly value quality, service and innovation and we are looking forward to strengthening our relationship with Dutch retailers through Technautic’s expertise and large network."

Director of Technautic, Peter Wayper, added, "Mastervolt is the perfect extension to our portfolio of marine companies. Everyone at Technautic is looking forward to working with Mastervolt and using our knowledge and resources to build both businesses."

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From left to right – Cees Kopper (Technautic), Pieter Eggermont (Mastervolt General Manager Benelux) and Peter Wayper (Director of Technautic)

Contact information Technautic:
Technautic B.V., Industrieweg 35, 1521 NE Wormerveer
T: +31 (0)75 647 45 45. Fax: +31 (0)75 621 36 63
Email: info@technautic.nl
www.technautic.nl