SHIELDED M-12 PROFIBUS CONNECTOR FEATURES RAPID TERMINATION

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SHIELDED M-12 PROFIBUS CONNECTOR FEATURES RAPID TERMINATION
16 October 2003 - Harting

Harting has introduced a shielded M-12 Profibus connector using the company's HARAX rapid termination technique. The new connector features a robust metal body for use in harsh industrial environment, and offers protection to IP67.

The HARAX technique eliminates soldering or screw terminations, allowing cables and connectors to be assembled in a fraction of the time required for conventional methods. The resulting savings in time and labour costs are particularly relevant to shielded cable installations, where the addition of a shielded braid which must provide total integrity places additional demands on the installation process.

With the HARAX rapid termination technology, the individual strands in a cable are inserted into a splicing ring and cut to length. The shield is attached to the metal housing via a sliding ring, avoiding time-intensive working steps. The individual strands are then terminated securely using insulation displacement technology with the aid of a union nut.

Installation time is typically reduced to a third of what was formerly required. In addition, the robust housing of the M12-L connector will absorb any forces and torque that may arise.

The new connector is rated at up to 32 V and 4 A, and is designed for use with conductor sizes from AWG24 to AWG22.

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About: Harting
The HARTING Technology Group is skilled in the fields of electrical, electronic and optical connection, transmission and networking, as well as in manufacturing, mechatronics and software creation. The Group uses these skills to develop customized solutions and products such as connectors for energy and data transmission applications including, for example, mechanical engineering, rail technology, wind energy plants, factory automation and the telecommunications sector.

In addition, HARTING also produces electronic components for the automobile industry and leads the market in the field of electronic shop and service systems, such as vending machines for cigarettes and prepaid phone cards and the associated management of supplies.

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