CABLES & CONNECTORS PRODUCTS
CONNECTOR SYSTEM BRINGS IN-BUILT INTELLIGENCE TO AIRCRAFT EWIS
According to Nicomatic, its SmartCo connector system brings in-built intelligence to aircraft electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) and reduces aircraft downtime by solving the problem of fault-finding in aircraft electrical cable runs. Nicomatic and the CEA LIST Institute collaborated to jointly develop
Orthogonal Multi-tone Time Domain Reflectometry (OMTDR) technology that enables network analysis and sensor intelligence to be distributed in the EWIS without impacting network traffic. Distributed analysis enables complex networks to be analysed, solving the problem of fault ambiguity as diagnosis information from several sensors can be aggregated, the company explains. Integrating OMTDR into an aircraft wiring harness by embedding it into SmartCo aerospace connectors adds an ‘always on’ distributed wire diagnosis and sensor communication system in real time to the EWIS. In a further collaboration, Nicomatic and the ECA Group integrated
OMTDR into a portable all-in-one electrical troubleshooting test tool, the Electrical Ground Support Equipment (E-GSE) TC50 e-tool (see image). The TC-50 is a multi-function tool in a case that simplifies wire troubleshooting and testing. It plugs into a wire network and measures voltage/current/ resistance, checks phase order, tests diodes, tests insulation and thermal imaging. The TC-50’s user interface is web-enabled for access on the included rugged smartphone or any mobile device. Using the TC-50 with Nicomatic’s SmartCo
reflectometry technology provides precise wire- fault localisation, enabling quick diagnosis and thereby minimising aircraft ground time. The Wire Fault Localization feature enables the detection and localisation of faults such as open- and short-circuits and the measurement of impedance variations with an accuracy of 0.1% across a cable length of 1m to 100m.
Nicomatic
www.nicomatic.com FROM MILITARY TO MEDICAL...
When technology is engineered for the rigors of the military battlefield, it is well prepared to transfer the same reliability and durability to the medical industry. The LP360 connector from the Fischer Freedom Series is an example of technology transfer from Military to Medical. The breakthrough plug & use technology of this connector has been used in defence applications as part of soldier modernisation efforts to optimise cablemanagement and facilitate the integration of connectivity solutions into electronic ecosystems carried and/or worn by dismounted soldiers in the field.
Lightweight, easy-to-use, cleanable connectors are important in the
military and medical industry. Technology can be transferred from portable soldier communications to mobile medical equipment or from integrated soldier vests to patient-worn diagnostic or monitoring equipment. In designing a connector, however, usability is a main priority. The 360˚ of mating freedom of the Fischer LP360 offers many benefits for
users with portable devices or requiring mobility of the connector during use. Because the connector rotates, the cables are less prone to tangling. In both military and medical wearables, the clothing or vest itself may
serve as a hub. Required electronics are located inside the vest, reducing the number of cables outside it. Connectors are then integrated into the vest and serve as locations where one may connect the specific application via a mating connector or a cable. The distributed power hub allows lights, cameras and other devices to be interchanged throughout locations on the vest providing even great flexibility to the user. By migrating from the military market to a different but equally
demanding medical market, the right connector, with the right characteristics, at the right time, can make all the difference.
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