Harting adds M12-compatible connectors for SPE infrastructure
Semiconductor PHY chipsets, magnetics, cable and piece part mating cable and pcb connector parts are now available from Harting for the single pair Ethernet (SPE) infrastructure. The range includes straight vertical PCB mounting female connectors and right angled ‘letter box’ models. These new through hole reflow (THR) parts are fully compatible with Harting’s M12 range of housings for panel fixing and cable mating.
Harting explained the value of SPE, by saying sensors and actuators in the field level are usually connected via proprietary fieldbuses or analogue systems but SPE provides the option to connect these devices with Ethernet, the ‘open’ data transmission standard, over a single twisted pair cable. This saves space, reduces device design costs, removes the need for extra gateways. It also simplifies installation.
Installers and integrators can exploit the rugged handling, industry standard, M12 connector mating characteristics for IP67 protection applications via a range of different length M12-to-M12 patch leads.
