COVERSTORY
Innovative connectors formodern agriculturalmachines
he modern precision agricultural equipment is strongly driven by technical innovation through electrification and cross brand digitalisation. Critical advancements in agricultural equipment have made it possible for farms to track crop production with great precision. Integrated equipment is used to optimise crop potential by ensuring that the correct amount of water, seed, pesticide, and fertilizer are applied to the crops electronically via GPS data logging. This new way of farming is accomplished with the help of monitors, sensors, and cross brand computerised systems sharing big data, machine to machine and into the FMIS. The connector innovation also continues at Powell Electronics with the Powell Agricultural Solutions products. Developing proven ISOBUS connector products and more since 2004, Powell Electronics utilises over 75 years of connector manufacturing experience and knowledge allowing our customers cost effective solutions for the modern Ag machinery needs.
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Ryan Milligan, Business Development Manager at Powell Electronics explores the latest modern industrial connector solutions for farming applications Powell Agricultural Solutions, PAS Connector
Series is now used on four continents and has enduredmillions of field hours. Powell Agricultural Solutions group has curated a connector solution for themarket that provides the reliability, ruggedness, and performance needed for agricultural applications. Powell is a global leader in industrial interconnect products; and can design,manufacture, and supply high- performance interconnect systems for a broad range of industrial applications, includingmotion control and heavy equipment vehicle integration. The Powell Electronics PAS Connector Series easily fulfills today’s agricultural applications’ requirements. They are available in a wide variety of hybrid insert arrangements and utilise both the standard and specialised contacts. Thismakes the Powell PAS Connector Series product line a cost- efficient option for a wide variety of machinery use cases.
Figure 3: IBIC connector
PLASTIC SERIES This Powell PAS Connector Series features high-temperature silicone inserts to act as a barrier from hydraulic fluids, fossil fuels, and lubricating oils. Powell Ag Solutions offers an OEM accepted, IP69K plastic connector series used in ISO 11783-2 and more. The product is also compatible with shell size 18 and 24 industry-standard designs, exhibits high strength and impact-resistance. These circular connectors are available in lightweight, easy to assemble and durable thermoplastic housings with a variety of inserts to achieve the IP69K seal.
METAL SERIES Powell Ag Solutions offer an OEM accepted, zinc-alloy metal connector series exhibiting high strength impact resistance and IP69k when in mated condition. These can be used in ISO 11783-2 and more. The sizes are compatible with shell sizes 18 and 24 on industry standard designs.
IPowell Ag Grommet Seal Specs 12 SEPTEMBER 2021 | ELECTRONICS TODAY
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