PRODUCTS INTERCONNECTION
CONNECTORS MEET STRINGENT RAIL INDUSTRY STANDARDS levels are to EN 61-373.
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range of reliable multi-pole, sealed rectangular plastic connectors From Smiths Interconnect are now available from Aerco. The REP Series is protected to IP66 and IP67, and are said to deliver high performance and capacity, plus the shock, vibration and smoke and fire protection demanded by the modern rail industry. Applications include sensors, brakes, signalling, alarms, doors, lighting, air conditioning,
seats, passenger information and cabin equipment. The use of Smiths Interconnect’ Hypertac hyperboloid contact technology ensures low insertion and extraction forces, immunity to fretting corrosion and a long life cycle in harsh environments, combined with 30% higher current carrying capacity than standard contacts of the same size. The REP Series conforms to the fire and smoke requirements of NFF 16-101, NFF 16-102, EN 45545- 2 and
UL94V0 standards. Shock resistant
REP connectors are rated to 18A and are supplied as crimp terminated contacts for cable harness applications and straight or bent terminated contacts for PCB mount. They are available in 2, 6 and 12-way formats and provide up to 500 mating cycles. Three coding devices are available: cable-to- cable, clip locking and front and back panel mount while pre-wired versions can also be supplied to customers’ specifications. No special tools are required for
assembly and connection is fast, simple and secure with push to mate and press and release to un- mate. Because a single sized contact caters for a range of cable sizes, inventory holding is reduced.
www.aerco.co.uk
ALL-TERRAIN CONNECTOR FOR DEMANDING AREAS
The SOURIAU five-pin UTL range, available from Esterline Connection Technologies, is not only simple to use, it is also suited to applications that require field wiring. Engineered in compliance with IEC 60320, IEC 69184 and UL 1977, the five-pin can be used for industrial facilities and field facilities. The five-pin UTL connector is said to improve tasks for operators working on aerial work platforms or in tight spaces. The rear coupling snaps onto the body of the connector whilst accommodating cable clamps and cable glands. The resulting assembly forms a rigid structure that protects cables from strain and vibrations and guarantees both the quality and reliability of power and signal connections. “A screwdriver is all that fitters need to connect wires to the five contacts,” said product manager Ludovic Paris. Metal tabs provided in the connector ensure an audible click that is both sensitive and instantaneous. The connector is unlocked simply by pulling on the plug and pressing the latch at the same time. The contacts are fitted with a captive screw to retain wires in the crimp barrel. A version of the five-pin UTL features crimp contacts for more conventional industrial applications, such as ESD cord preparation. The contacts withstand currents of up to 16 A and accommodate flexible wires with cross-sectional areas of 1.5 to 2.5mm2
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The push-pull lock and thermoplastic construction of the plugs and receptacles ensure safe use. The receptacle of the five-pin UTL connector is available for front mounting onto 3.2 mm panels (max. thickness) with a nut. The mating surface between the receptacle and panel is sealed by a silicone O ring that comes supplied with the connector.
www.esterline.com
With its easily removable cover providing quick access to up to 320 contacts, the new CombiTac light housing connector allows simple electrical testing in applications where there is a high density of signal contacts. Introduced by Stäubli Electrical Connectors, the ergonomically designed device has a centralised spring locking mechanism that draws the connector into its socket and locks them together. The plastic cover can then be quickly removed, giving direct access to all contacts to enable troubleshooting of signal faults. The connector is suitable for use in
electrical test laboratories in the automotive, aerospace and defence, where it can provide rapid connection and testing of the large number of signal conductors that link test instruments and the units under test. Up to 320, 0.6 mm diameter signal contacts can be housed in the connector, or there can be other combinations of signal and power contacts up to 6 mm in diameter. The system is adaptable and expandable, as any unused contact carriers can be used for later expansion, and the 36 coding settings can also be changed manually on site.
www.staubli.com/electrical
UHF RFID 4 FIELD READER HAS M12 AND M18 CONNECTIONS
HARTING has expanded its UHF RFID product range for industrial and rail sector applications
with the addition of a new version of the 4 Field Reader, featuring built-in M8 and M12 connectors.
In addition to the existing features of the
compact, robust Ha-VIS RF-R3x0 reader – such as the two antenna connections, 500 mW power output and comprehensive software functions - the new Ha-VIS RF-R400 RFID Reader provides concentrated RFID performance and robust connectors at an attractive price. The built-in circular connectors now provide interfaces for networking, power supply, RS232,
two digital trigger signal inputs and four digital signal outlets. The four antenna connections, each with a maximum power output of 2W, remain in the usual SMA format. The standard HARTING RFID reader functions such as “action on EPC” (Electronic Product Code), where the reader can process scanning results autonomously and respond by switching outlets, are also included in the reader’s software. The RF-R400 is compatible with the GS1 ALE
1.1 based Harting middleware.
www.harting.co.uk
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