Connectivity for power-applications

Halver, 18 June 2015 – At the SPS IPC Drives 2014 in Nuremberg, the connector- and housing specialist ESCHA presented connectivity for power applications. The 4-pole M12x1 connectors are predestinated for power transmission and are available as of now. With the newly developed products identified as ‘Power S‘ or ‘Power T‘, ESCHA offers a consistent- and a qualitatively high-grade M12x1-connectivity portfolio for sensors-, data-, and power supply.

The trend moves towards compact power supply via M12x1-interface

As electronic devices are becoming increasingly more compact, demand for an adequate compact power supply has recently been rising continuously. Numerous manufacturers tend to resort to the industry-proven M12x1-interface. ESCHA has new connection- and junction cables as well as flanges on offer providing for a reliable power transmission via the standardized M12x1-interface (according to IEC 61076-2-111).

All components have been basically redesigned and meet the IP67, IP68 and IP69 high requirements and thereby fulfilling UL 2237. Due to a connection cross-sectional area up to 2.5mm², the products allow for a large extension of power distribution; a further advantage – especially in case of direct-current distribution – is the slight voltage drop in contrast to the small cross-sectional area.

M12x1-round connector with S- or T-coding types

On the market, two various coding types have prevailed in the field of M12x1-power transmission:

- Connectors with S-coding type are particularly adapted to alternating-current applications (AC-applications of up to 12A / 630V). Hereunder and among others, compact- and decentral components e.g. motors or frequency convertors fall within this category.

- For direct-current applications (DC-applications of up to 12A / 63V), connectors with T-coding type are applied. Thus, e.g. field-bus components, power supplies or small motors can be supplied with power.

With ‘Power S’ and ‘Power T’, ESCHA has the right flange as well as the connector in straight- and angled versions, female or male for all applications.

Variable junction solutions for field power-distribution

In future, connection- and junction cables – equipped with further components – are to be extended to a comprehensive product line providing for a structured field power-distribution. In the long run, ESCHA is pursuing a wiring system including solutions for device interfaces, switch-cabinet junctions, and power distribution. Moreover, the proposed standard for M12x1-round connectors for power transmission includes additional coding types and other polarities which will also be in focus of further development.

ESCHA - About us

The ESCHA Group is a leading supplier in the fields of connectivity and housing technology. For more than 30 years, the family-controlled company has been developing and manufacturing innovative product novelties taking dynamics to the market for automation components. Based on its standard products, the company designs custom-made connectivity and individual special solutions. With more than 400 employees and highly in-depth development and production, ESCHA is extending its product portfolio constantly and independently. ESCHA guarantees high availability and consistent quality of its products worldwide through production facilities in Germany, Czech Republic and China as well as licensed production in USA and Mexico.

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Germany
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Dipl.-Medienökonom Florian Schnell
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