What are the connectors used in industrial robots and automation equipment?

Last Update Time: 2020-09-08 10:20:53

      TE's Feldmeier illustrates six overall system-level requirements for industrial robots and machinery that affect interconnection requirements: miniaturization, reliability, ruggedness, flexibility, ease of use, and ease of installation. Miniaturization is mainly applicable to smaller size and increased packaging density interconnection systems, and reliability mainly involves vibration and physical impact.

      Ruggedness covers a wide range of industrial operating temperatures, from -40 ° C to 85 ° C.                    Feldmeier said: "Interconnected data is particularly sensitive to EMI, so TE provides a 360 ° solid metal shield on the connector for robots and other rugged applications." Flexibility means that the cable must be very flexible and support field installation, On-site operators must be properly interconnected, so connectors must be easy and quick to install. "10Gb / s Ethernet is very sensitive, so it must be shielded to maintain electrical performance," Feldmeier. Said. "But workers can also easily install connectors.

      Belden's Feng said that the weakest link that causes network failure is the end of each Ethernet cable, such as an RJ45 connector. The quality of the connection depends on the quality of the connector and the effect of the installation. In order to make different installations easy and consistent, Belden has developed a new DataTuff Industrial REVConnect RJ45 connector. This new product line provides connectors, wires, and accessories for Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, UTP, and STP applications, and solves the problem of limited installation of large industrial-grade connectors into industrial spaces.

      Belden developed the REVConnect RJ45 connector for the data industry, which is simple and quick to install. The patented REVConnect design was originally used in the IT field.

      The company also provides single-pair Ethernet cable solutions and is researching and developing solutions for the entire system. The Ethernet cable contains four twisted pairs and can be up to 100 meters in length. But Belden's customers require simpler and smaller cables that can communicate at 100Mb / s or even up to 1GB / s, while reducing cable cost and weight and making robots easier to move. "Single-to-Ethernet's small and simple design allows more devices to connect to industrial networks." Feng said.

      Belden has developed bond-pair cable technology to improve the performance of Ethernet cables in highly available environments. No matter how it is installed, the twisted pairs of the cable are kept together, so the impedance is always the same. The mechanical strength is increased by 60%, and the noise immunity is significantly reduced. Fischer has recently added more connector sizes and material types to its rugged and durable LP360 connection system, including system applications such as connectors, cable assemblies, and mobile devices for industrial applications.


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      HARTING's RJ industrial Ethernet data interface includes RJIM FRJ45Cat6A plug, which is an angle connector with IDC terminal and provides IP20 protection. It is designed for wiring data networks in industrial applications, with data rates up to 10GB / s. The key factors are IP protection, plug-in reliability, robustness, vibration resistance, and EMC security.

      Feldmeier said that TE is also developing single-pair Ethernet products, which it believes reflect future technology trends. This technology has been integrated into a new generation of cars and other bus systems, replacing CAN. He said: "In the industrial space, it provides the infrastructure for the Industrial Internet of Things." According to IEC63171-6, our single-pair Ethernet M8 connector has additional power pins, which is a new product.

      TE's M12X coded connector enables reliable communication in industrial equipment, is easy to install, supports higher bandwidth requirements up to 10Gbps, and provides IP67 / 68 level environmental protection. Two TE products specially designed for industrial robots and machines. They are very small and high-strength connectors, miniaturizing robots and other machines. TE's M12 X-code and MiniI / O connector system, including connectors, cable assemblies and I / O modules, supports reliable communication up to 10GB / s and can be used in field installations. Mini I / O has been adopted by IEC as an international standard.

      TE's Mini I / O connector has been adopted as the international standard IEC61076-3-122, which provides the minimum requirements for miniaturized connectors in industrial applications. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) continues to expand, the demand for robots and automation equipment is increasing, and the corresponding demand for connectors and cables is also increasing. Connector companies continue to innovate to meet market requirements and obtain considerable results.

 

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