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assembly. Each component was installed one by one, every cable was routed and each pin con- nection individually terminated. This process was time-consuming and made diagnostics and repair complex. A lean manufacturing config- ure-to-order approach uses subassemblies that correspond to feature options that are pre-built and tested on a dedicated production line. On receipt of an order, the material is individually kitted with the exact configuration. A base op- tion is populated with pre-tested sub-assem- blies. This flow reduces manufacturing cycle time and greatly simplifies test diagnostics.


Complex Testing. Three-phase power and voltages as high as 600V are used during the functional test process. Certain control units are calibrated using valve adjustment to con- trol speed and acceleration using stringent customer specifications. Functional tests are conducted using test pro- grams provided by the customer.


HELUKABEL Introduces Plug-and-Play Ethernet Solution


Elgin, IL — HELUKABEL is now of- fering pre-assembled data cables for industrial Ethernet systems. With molded M12 and RJ45 industrial connectors, customers can modularly assemble any possible combination of cables and connectors, creating a product built exactly for their needs. As a system provider of cables, wires and accessories, HELUKABEL is able to offer customers an extensive range of cables to choose from. In combination with high-speed


data cables with transmission rates of up to 10 Gb/s, the molded M12 and RJ45 connectors provide a fast and reliable connection within control cabinets, machinery and in field op- erations. The cable and connector combinations are directly related to the customer’s intended application — static, occasional movement or continuous-flex. HELUKABEL’s molded M12


connectors come in D- and X-coded versions, both male and female, for use with Category 5 and 6A cables, which cover high data transmission rates of up to 10 Gb/s. Due to their metal casing, both the connector and socket are extremely robust and re- sistant to dirt and moisture when connected, in accordance with IP67 certification. The sturdy design of the RJ45


connector makes it particularly suit- able for industrial applications. It supports data rates up to 10 Gb/s and has a maximum bandwidth of 500 MHz. The connector is available in a linear or angled version, making it suitable for use in industrial areas where space is limited. Both the molded RJ45 and M12


plug-and-play solutions are UL/CSA approved, making these products suitable for use in machinery and equipment in North America, and anywhere in the world where UL and CSA are recognized. Contact: HELUKABEL USA,


1490 Crispin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 % 847- 930-5118 fax: 847-622-8766 E-mail: kevin.siegel@helukabel.com Web: www.helukabel.com


www.us-tech.com Sanmina Achieves 10-Day Lead Times...


These tests simulate the field application work en- vironments and the test technicians are trained to calibrate the systems in specific configurations.


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The company also developed a fault tree analysis tool to streamline failure diagnostics. Results include: 99 percent on-time delivery


with 10-day lead times; new supply chain and configure-to-order process enabling demand flexibility in excess of 20 percent; and a sub- assembly approach that greatly simplifies sys- tem test and diagnostics. Sanmina makes some of the most complex


optical, electronic and mechanical products in the world. The company provides end-to-end de- sign, manufacturing and logistics solutions, de- livering excellent quality and support to OEMs, primarily in the communications networks, com- puting and storage, medical, defense and aero- space, industrial and semiconductor, multime- dia, and automotive sectors. Contact: Sanmina Corp., 2700 N First


Industrial control systems.


Street, San Jose, CA 95134 % 408-964-3500 fax: 408-964-3440 Web: www.sanmina.com r


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