Connector Notes

ix Industrial connector is 70% smaller for PROFINET use

Edited by Mary C. Gannon • senior editor

ix Industrial connectors, which are 70% smaller in device, are now certifi ed according to the new PROFINET directive.

The new PNO guideline Profi net Cabling and Interconnection Technology - Guideline for PROFINET Version 5.0 specifi es the ix Industrial mating face as a new standard for Ethernet applications. The guideline was o cially published on June 29, and provides PROFINET users with a reliable set of rules for industrial cabling. With the ix Industrial, PROFINET users can benefi t om an Ethernet interface that is signifi cantly more compact and more robust than previous RJ45 solutions — a path to the miniaturized future. The new set of rules are for PROFINET-compliant cabling use in industrial equipment, systems, and plants. The ix Industrial mating face for Ethernet transmission represents a key new component in the SPC “Specifi c Passive Components” section. Consequently, manufacturers of PROFINETcompliant devices are now able to develop more compact devices on a secure and reliable basis and thereby save valuable installation space in the control cabinet. Given the 70% smaller ix Industrial device socket compared to known RJ45 connections, the number of ports can be doubled for the same device size or, conversely, a device can be designed that is signifi cantly more compact. In addition to the miniaturization and space savings that will become increasingly vital in the future, the HARTING ix Industrial interface off ers device manufacturers and users one thing in particular: A high-performance, reliable, and industrial-grade connector paving the way to the future. Core properties include:

• 5,000 mating cycles • Robust metallic lock • THR shield contacts • 360° shielding • Transmission up to 10 Gbit/s • PoE/PoE+ • 70% smaller device socket

Benefi ts for PROFINET users and manufacturers:

• Reliable contact in case of shock and vibration • Fewer contact interruptions • Acoustic feedback during insertion signals secure locking • Simple, convenient handling excludes accidental loosening • New miniaturization options • Secure transmission

Depending on the application, users can choose between a straight or an angled cable outlet. This means that even tight spaces in control cabinets will not present any problems. Catering to demanding environments, the ix Industrial interface will also be available in IP65/67 protected PushPull housings as om the autumn. Measurement technology manufacturers established on the markets are reliably supporting the ix Industrial standard with a wide range of measurement technology DW.