Increased machine safety via standstill monitor

The new SNS 4074K device type has been added to Wieland

Electric’s family of safety-oriented standstill monitors. It monitors

the pulse frequency of sensors such as inductive and magnetoresistive

proximity switches and incremental encoders, and safely

switches off the dangerous movement when the limit frequency set

on the safety module is exceeded.

The new SNS 4074K device type has been added to Wieland Electric’s family of safety-oriented standstill monitors. It monitors the pulse frequency of sensors such as inductive and magnetoresistive proximity switches and incremental encoders, and safely switches off the dangerous movement when the limit frequency set on the safety module is exceeded.

Standstill monitors protect operators of machines and systems against dangerous movement. One of the main areas of application For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Key word: SNS 4074K standstill monitor 2 Press Release: 2010-11-268 is the control of tumblers in electric locking facilities. In this case, access to a dangerous machine part is only granted when the machine movement no longer poses a risk for the operator. Two device types with different functionality are now available for safetyoriented standstill monitoring: The new SNS 4074K and the SNS 4084K. The new safety relay has a bypass input, which allows safetyoriented bypassing of the monitoring function. Device type SNS 4084K, on the other hand, has an input for the implementationof a start override, which allows electric locking facilities to be locked during machine start-up. The limit frequency to be monitored is adjustable between 0.1 and 99 Hz. It is set via two rotary switches and is permanently stored in the device via a simple configuration process.

SNS-series standstill monitors are only 22.5 mm wide, and are equipped with either pluggable screw terminals or spring force terminals. The devices can be used in safety-oriented applications up to PL e (Category 4) according to EN ISO 13849-1 or SILCL 3 according to EN 62061. They can be used with any machine drive technology, which is why they are especially suited for use as a safety-oriented retrofit in existing machines or systems.

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The best connection for photovoltaic systems

Wieland Electric’s PST 40i1 photovoltaic plug connectors have

passed this year’s extensive product test in the specialist magazine

“Photon” with top grades, once again proving the extremely high

quality of this product. They meet the requirements of the

DIN EN 50521:2009-10 standard for plug connectors in photovoltaic

systems, and despite a high current carrying capability of up to

40 A, they can be handled safely and mounted in just a few steps.

Wieland Electric’s PST 40i1 photovoltaic plug connectors have passed this year’s extensive product test in the specialist magazine “Photon” with top grades, once again proving the extremely high quality of this product. They meet the requirements of the DIN EN 50521:2009-10 standard for plug connectors in photovoltaic systems, and despite a high current carrying capability of up to 40 A, they can be handled safely and mounted in just a few steps.

After the photovoltaic plug connectors ranked among the best products in the“Photon” test last year, the pre-assembled version of the PST 40i1 connector took first place in this year’s test, with the version for assembly in the field ranking among the 10 best plug connector types. Overall, 40 plug connectors from 24 manufacturers were tested.

Wieland’s photovoltaic plug connectors achieved excellent results in the test category “transition resistance”, which greatly affects the power loss in a photovoltaic system. Wieland uses brass turned contacts which are silver-plated. This keeps the transition resistance extremely low, even after 100tested plugging cycles and a long service life.

Unlike many of the other tested products, Wieland’s plug connectors are suitable for high currents of up to 40 A and they were the only product tested which can be used with connection cross-sections of up to 10 mm². This also provides a margin of safety for overload or lightning strikes.

The mating and disconnect forces also scored high marks, as they ensure high operational reliability. Wieland plug connectors are latchable and have an extremely high retention force. This avoids unintentional disconnection and prevents dangerous arcing when the plug connectors are disconnected during operation. The cable disconnect forces are so high that exposed cable ends do not present a safety hazard, regardless of the strain on the cable. The difference between the latching retention force and the cable disconnect force is therefore extremely high. Nonetheless, the photovoltaic plug connectors can be connected easily, as the innovative design keeps the mating forces extremely low. A latching clip is also available as an option, which can only be opened using a tool. This additional latching means that the plug 3 Press Release: 2010-11-263 connectors fulfill the requirements for the American market according to NEC 2008; they have also been approved by the American testing institute ETL according to UL standards.

The photovoltaic plug connector grip is made of dyed black plastic which is highly UV and ozone-resistant. The photovoltaic plug connectors are resistant to heat, cold, dirt and moisture, they are impact-proof and fulfill degree of protection IP 67 and even IP 68 on request.

The facts at a glance

• Pre-assembled, molded or for assembly on-site
• Easy handling
• Compatible with market standards
• Rated current up to 40 A
• Conductor cross-sections of 1.5, 2.5, 4, 6 and 10 mm²
• TÜV-certified according to EN 50521:2008, ETL-certified
according to UL 486A-486B, UL 486D and C22.2 no. 65-03 and C22.2 no. 198.2-05<//li><//li>
• Max. rated voltage 1000 V DC

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Automation solutions for the packaging sector

Modularity is the key concept behind packaging machines and packaging systems. Their structured design perfectly suits the various requirements concerning the dispensing, filling, sealing, coding, labeling, conveying, and packaging of a variety of products into boxes and onto palettes.

Modularity is the key concept behind packaging machines and packaging systems. Their structured design perfectly suits the various requirements concerning the dispensing, filling, sealing, coding, labeling, conveying, and packaging of a variety of products into boxes and onto palettes. The ease with which the individual machines and their components can be integrated into the overall process is important for reliable processes, fast start-up and high machine availability. This is where Wieland Electric products come into their own. They provide flexible solutions in control and safety technology, for power supply and for different connection technologies. The 24-page sector catalog“Safe packaging. Safe solutions for the packaging sector” provides For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23 – 25, 2010 Keyword: Sector catalog “Safe solutions for the packaging sector” 2 Press Release: 2010-11-275 information about the Wieland components, systems and automationsolutions used in packaging engineering.

The sector catalog“Safe packaging” can be requested free of charge with: Order number 0403.0, German Order number 0403.1, English info@wieland-electric.com Phone +49 (951) 9324 – 900

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Optimized Ethernet communication for machines and systems

For the industrial environment, Wieland Electric offers the unmanaged Ethernet switch wienet UMS 8-2G with Fast and Gigabit Ethernet functions. The switch has ten Ethernet ports, two of which provide Gigabit functionality. The switch is suitable for fast communication between interconnected machines and systems.

For the industrial environment, Wieland Electric offers the unmanaged Ethernet switch wienet UMS 8-2G with Fast and Gigabit Ethernet functions. The switch has ten Ethernet ports, two of which provide Gigabit functionality. The switch is suitable for fast communication between interconnected machines and systems.

The two Gigabit Ethernet ports are used for communication between the machines, e.g. via the backbone. Fast Ethernet is sufficient for communication within a control cabinet. The combination of two Gigabit Ethernet ports (1000Base-TX) and eight standard Fast Ethernet ports (10/100Base-TX) keeps the price of this switch low, while the performance is comparable to that of For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Key word: Ethernet switch wienet UMS 8-2G 2 Press Release: 2010-11-269 Ethernet switches with full Gigabit capacity on all ports. The ports are configured as RJ45 connections.

The device comes in an extremely robust aluminum housing with degree of protection IP 50, and is suitable for harsh industrial environments and a temperature range of -40 to +70°C. The redundant voltage supply ensures optimum availability. The wide input voltage range, from 9 to 55 V DC, makes a variety of applications possible. LEDs for power, data transfer rate and connection state allow a precise and complete diagnosis. The switch is fully compatible with IEEE 802.3 and meets the requirements for all important approvals (e.g. UL, FCC and CE).

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Robust power supplies now for 12, 24, and 48 V DC

Wieland Electric’s successful wipos P1 power supply series for industrial applications now provides output voltages of 12 and 48 V DC in addition to 24 V DC. Among other things, these new supply voltages are useful for drive technology applications.

Wieland Electric’s successful wipos P1 power supply series for industrial applications now provides output voltages of 12 and 48 V DC in addition to 24 V DC. Among other things, these new supply voltages are useful for drive technology applications.

The 24 V version of the robust single-phase AC/DC converters is now available for 1.25, 2.5, 3.8, 5, 10 and 20 A, the 12 V version for 5 and 10 A, and the 48 V version for 5 A. The switching power supplies for DIN rail mounting inside the control cabinet are mainly used in mechanical engineering and in the process technology. The reliable power supply units work in the temperature range between -25 and 71 C and are suitable for worldwide use thanks to their automatic and wide-input voltage range. For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Key word: Power supply series wipos P1 for 12, 24, and 48 V DC

The power supply units focus on essential features such as: Full output at application temperatures of up to 60°C, PFC technology, a long hold-up time of> 30 ms, adjustable output voltage, active monitoring with switching output and LED diagnosis for simple startup. The power supply units can be connected in series or, from 5 A upwards, in parallel for increased performance and redundancy. They are connected via sufficiently dimensioned screw terminals. The devices are continuous short-circuit proof and provide overtemperature protection. Their high reliability and attractive price-performance ratio is a compelling advantage. Approvals according to CE and UL (cULus) available.

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Fast installation with power bus systems

The special leaflet“Solutions for conveyor technology” introduces Wieland Electric’s complete range of components for thepodis^®power bus. Maintenance switches and motor soft starters have been added to the range.

The special leaflet“Solutions for conveyor technology” introduces Wieland Electric’s complete range of components for thepodis^®power bus. Maintenance switches and motor soft starters have been added to the range.

Power bus systems are an efficient solution for decentralized electrical installations and for the connection of drive technology in automation systems that are distributed over a large area, in conveyor technology, in logistics and in the installation of wind turbine towers. For the user, this means a significant reduction in mounting and installation time, as well as in material use and maintenance costs, as compared to a central installation. Wieland For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Keyword: Leaflet “Solutions for conveyor technology” 2 Press Release: 2010-11-274 provides the right system for every system design: The uncut flat cable bus for extended linear system structures with recurring functional units and the pluggable round cable bus for modular systems with star or network structures and for difficult cable routing. The user can find cables, power bus pick-offs, maintenance switches, and different direct, reversing and soft starters as well as a wide variety of accessories for both systems.

The fully-illustrated brochure offers clear and comprehensive descriptions of different application solutions, and presents the components used together with the corresponding technical data.

The leaflet“Full speed ahead. Solutions for conveyor technology”, 16 pages, can be requested free of charge with: Order number 0058.2, German Order number 0158.2, English info@wieland-electric.com Phone +49 (951) 9324 – 900

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In focus: Safe interconnection of machines and systems

The“Safely integrated” brochure from Wieland Electric clearly shows the possible interconnections of thesamos^®PRO compact safety control in machines and systems that are distributed over a large area. Up to foursamos^®PRO systems can be safely interconnected via the dedicatedsamos^®NET bus system. This is used for modular system concepts with comprehensive safety functions.

The“Safely integrated” brochure from Wieland Electric clearly shows the possible interconnections of thesamos^®PRO compact safety control in machines and systems that are distributed over a large area. Up to foursamos^®PRO systems can be safely interconnected via the dedicatedsamos^®NET bus system. This is used for modular system concepts with comprehensive safety functions. The advantages of the safety system are also presented at a glance: Modular and highly flexible, intuitive programming, offline simulation function, monitoring logic for actuators, automatic sensor detection, function block library, gateways, online diagnosis, forcing For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Keyword: Safety brochure “Safely integrated” 2 Press Release: 2010-11-273 function, memory plug for program protection, standard-compliant documentation etc.

samos^®PRO is the smallest and fastest modular compact safety control for the monitoring and control of mechanical and system engineering applications for up to Category 4 (EN954-1), PLe (EN13849-1) and SIL3 (EN62061). It is also suitable for complex applications with the highest safety requirements where conventional relay technology reaches its limits.

Safety brochure“Safely integrated”, 8 pages, can be requested free of charge with: Order number 0052.4, German Order number 0152.4, English info@wieland-electric.com Phone +49 (951) 9324 – 900

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Modular control system with additional CAN interface

The robustricosTP control and I/O system from Wieland Electric now comes with an additional CAN bus coupler and thus an additional CAN interface.

The robustricosTP control and I/O system from Wieland Electric now comes with an additional CAN bus coupler and thus an additional CAN interface. This is, for example, required for connecting sub-systems to the central control system via the existing CAN bus in automation solutions for mobile applications. With only one CAN interface, it is not possible to connect additional distributed I/Os via the CAN bus, as the only CAN interface is already in use.

ThericosTP CANopen IF module now provides the user with an additional CAN interface. If it is needed, the bus coupler can simply be plugged in next to the PLC module, which then takes over the control functions. The system can be expanded with additional digital and analog inputs and outputs via the integrated CANopen For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Key word:ricosTP modular automation system with additional CAN interface module 2 Press Release: 2010-11-265 master. Connection to a higher-level system is carried out directly via the bus coupler.

This type of system is mainly used in railway technology and outdoor applications, as well as in the manufacture of large vehicles and utility vehicles. Just like thericosTP modular automation system, the interface module meets the requirements of Germanischer Lloyd (GL) Category C, and of the standard for railway applications (according to EN 50155). It is specifically designed for applications in harsh environments and a temperature range of -40 to +70°C, and provides a high interference immunity of 20 V/m (according to EN 50121).

CAN bus: The CAN bus (Controller Area Network) is an ISO-standard, realtime- capable field bus for serial data transmission in automotive, automation and production engineering applications. The CAN bus system is a 2-wire bus with open architecture for serial communication. CAN protocols are now well-established in various, mostly safety-relevant sectors, where a high degree of data integrity is essential. CANopen is a special CAN-based communication protocol which is mainly used in automation technology, in particular in embedded systems.

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Single-phase power supplies for 5, 12 and 24 V DC

Wieland Electric’s wipos PB1 single-phase power supplies are now available with output voltages of 5, 12 and 24 V DC. This means that the power supply units are now not only available in the standard version (24 V DC) but also as special versions, which are required in particular for control voltages in buildingtechnology and industrial applications.

Wieland Electric’s wipos PB1 single-phase power supplies are now available with output voltages of 5, 12 and 24 V DC. This means that the power supply units are now not only available in the standard version (24 V DC) but also as special versions, which are required in particular for control voltages in buildingtechnology and industrial applications. This power supply series is designed for confined spaces and is mainly used in small distribution boards, shunting distributors and for special industrial control cabinet applications with a low installation height.

The 24 V DC version of the switching power supply is available for 0.42, 1, 1.5, 2.5 and 4.2 A, the 12 V DC version for 0.83, 2, 2.75 and 4.5 A, and the 5 V DC version for 1.5 and 3 A. They are mounted on DIN rails. The compact AC/DC power supply units For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Key word: wipos PB1 AC/DC converters 2 Press Release: 2010-11-271 supply 100% output at ambient temperatures of up to 60°C. They can be used in a wide temperature range between -25 and 70°C and therefore also in outdoor areas. Other features are: Long holdup times of>60 ms, compensation of voltage drops through adjustable output voltage, and a wide-range voltage input for worldwide use. The LED diagnosis enables easy commissioning. The power supply series meets all important standards and has the required approvals, including those for UL and CE.

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Soft starter for conveyor systems

Wieland Electric’spodis^®MSS 3I/W1.5 motor soft starter with reversing function was developed for soft starting and stopping of asynchronous standard motors. It can be implemented remotely or near the motor with an output of 0.09 kW to 1.5 kW.

Wieland Electric’spodis^®MSS 3I/W1.5 motor soft starter with reversing function was developed for soft starting and stopping of asynchronous standard motors. It can be implemented remotely or near the motor with an output of 0.09 kW to 1.5 kW. The soft starter is part of the provenpodis^®power bus system, which consists of an uncut flat cable power bus and various plug-in function modules and is implemented, for example, in conveyor systems and systems that are distributed over a large area.

Soft starting and stopping of a motor is needed in order to minimize the risk of goods being transported slipping or toppling over when the motor accelerates. Soft starting also makes sense as a way of limiting the torque to which the drive shaft and other transmission elements (e.g. gearboxes) are exposed, thus protecting them from mechanical overstressing. The ramp-up time, the ramp-down time For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Key word: Motor soft starterpodis^®MSS 2 Press Release: 2010-11-267 and the breakaway torque can be adjusted continuously on the motor soft starter. It is controlled and parameterized via ASInterface. The motor starter is plugged directly into thepodis^®CON flat cable outgoing feeder and is thus supplied with 400 V line voltage. It is universally pluggable. The motor and up to three sensors can be connected quickly without faults using RST round plug connectors or M12 plug connectors. The soft starter is equipped with electronic motor protection, which protects the motor from overloading. Various messages, such as"Ready for operation",“Motor overload” and “Sensor input status” are displayed via LEDs. These messages are forwarded to the higher-level controls.

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Safe interconnection of complex machines and systems

Machines and systems can be easily interconnected withsamos^®PRO from Wieland Electric– currently the smallest modular safety control on the automation market – and the dedicated bus systemsamos^®NET. This is in high demand for distributed systems, e.g. in intralogistics and packaging engineering, and also for robot cells.

Machines and systems can be easily interconnected withsamos^®PRO from Wieland Electric– currently the smallest modular safety control on the automation market – and the dedicated bus systemsamos^®NET. This is in high demand for distributed systems, e.g. in intralogistics and packaging engineering, and also for robot cells.

Complex automation solutions are often designed in a modular way and distributed over a large area. With the safety functions controlled by various distributed safety controls, consistent communication has thus far only been possible via non-safe field buses or via Industrial Ethernet. Safe signals can now be safely For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Key word: Safe interconnection of machines and systems withsamos^®NET 2 Press Release: 2010-11-264 transmitted, processed and evaluated within a machine network via thesamos^®NET bus system. The network can have a length of up to 100 meters. The additional time-consuming wiring of safety sensors to a central safety control is no longer necessary. Up to four completesamos^®PRO systems can be safely interconnected with thesamos^®NET bus system, i.e. a total of 384 safe inputs and 192 safe outputs is available. The interconnected devices exchange safety-relevant signals directly and without additional modules. For safe interconnection, the user only needs to install the new SP-SCON-NET controller in thesamos^®PRO control.The safe bus system enables parallel configuration and commissioning of different system parts. This reduces processing times and operational downtimes and leads to increased productivity.

Configuration and diagnosis ofsamos^®NET projects is carried out centrally via one of the interconnectedsamos^®PRO systems using thesamos^®PLAN programming tool (release V1.3). In addition,samos^®PLAN V1.3 also offers many new safe function modules which supplement the wide variety already on offer. All known and established functions such as hardware configuration, logic editor, offline simulation, online diagnosis and forcing functions are still available. The modularsamos^®PRO safety control already offers a wide range of gateways which can be used to integrate the system into the Profibus-DP, Profinet IO, Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP and CANopen field bus systems / Ethernet networks. Further gateways will soon follow. The gateways can transmit more then 50 Bytes of system data bi-directionally between a PLC or HMI and thesamos^®PRO safety control, and thus ensure extremely fast and comprehensive diagnosis and visualization of control data. Thesamos^®PRO gateways are of course configured and integrated into the corresponding networks usingsamos^®PLAN, 3 Press Release: 2010-11-264 and it is possible to simultaneously use two different gateways in one system without any problems.

samos^®PRO modular safety controls interconnected viasamos^®NET meet the requirements for SIL 3 according to IEC 61508, SILCL 3 according to EN 62061 and PL e (Category 4) according to EN ISO 13849-1.

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Efficient installation and optimum illumination of wind power plant towers

For safety reasons, wind power plant towers must be fully and safely illuminated. In the past, fluorescent lamps with emergency light function were used for this purpose.

For safety reasons, wind power plant towers must be fully and safely illuminated. In the past, fluorescent lamps with emergency light function were used for this purpose. However, their relatively short maintenance intervals and short service life are a major disadvantage. Standard installation in the tower is also laborintensive and time-consuming. Wieland Electric’s provenpodis^®®power bus system with the new high-powerpodis^®LED lamps is a much more efficient solution. Installation, maintenance and operation are easier and safer, as well as being less costly and time-consuming.

Thepodis^®installation solution for wind power plants consists of the uncut flat cable power bus and various function modules (e.g. For the trade press SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010 November, 23– 25, 2010 Key word: LED lighting for the towers of wind power plants 2 Press Release: 2010-11-266 sockets and LEDs) for direct plug-in. A homogenous illumination of the tower is important. The light distribution is therefore specifically designed for the cylindrical form of the tower in order toensure optimum illumination of the tower stairwell without interfering, dazzling effects.

LEDs with a ten-times longer service life compared to fluorescent lights are used to illuminate the tower. They are not subject to maintenance intervals, and the LEDs immediately switch to full light output even at low temperatures. In the robustpodis^®housings with degree of protection IP 65, the LEDs are suitable for use in harsh ambient conditions. The LEDs are designed for extreme ambient temperatures of -40°C to +70°C, and can be used in CCV (Cold Climate Version) and HCV (Hot Climate Version) temperature ranges. With their operating voltage of 24 V DC and their low power consumption of 5 W per LED, it is possible to implement a maintenance-friendly emergency lighting solution with a central supplyaccording to DIN EN60598-22 in an economically viable way. This central solution facilitates the necessary replacement of the buffer battery while saving time and costs. Even in towers with a height above 100 meters, voltage drops pose no problem thanks to the wide input voltage range of 15 to 30 VDC with full light output.

Reliable operation is ensured even in the event of an error. Thanks to the short-circuit and overload protection integrated into every single lamp, errors do not spread and are easily located. The compact LED lamps can be replaced without the use of tools and without switching off the rest of the tower lighting.

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Uniform interface for lights offers greater freedom in planning

Thegesis^®TOP adapter from Wieland, the market leader for pluggable electrical installations, made it possible to install built-in lighting systems with pluggable technology as an alternative to the conventional method. The reaction from the lighting industry and demand forgesis^®TOP are a testament to this revolutionary approach.

Thegesis^®TOP adapter from Wieland, the market leader for pluggable electrical installations, made it possible to install built-in lighting systems with pluggable technology as an alternative to the conventional method. The reaction from the lighting industry and demand forgesis^®TOP are a testament to this revolutionary approach. Many lighting manufacturers now also utilize this great advantage to offer pluggable standard lights and thus to minimize the need for special versions. Following thegesis^®TOP success story, a manufacturer-independent, open standard was developed with LINECT, which adopted and further developed the basic idea from Wieland. We can now present the newest member of ourgesis^®installation family:gesis^®LINECT.

The LINECT uniform interface for lighting was introduced for the first time at the 2010"Light+Building" international lighting and building technology trade fair. It should significantly simplify pluggable installation of built-in lighting and make connecting to pluggable connector systems from a variety of manufacturers possible. The new standard interface will be supported by well-known light manufacturers, and LINECT-compatible components will be offered by manufacturers of pluggable connector systems and light connecting terminals. For this purpose, Wieland Electric is launching thegesis^®LINECT pluggable connector system on the market.

The idea has become the standard

Connecting built-in lighting with pluggable technology has been the standard at Wieland Electric for a long time. Short installation times and faster and safer handling, as well as simple room conversion, are all unbeatable advantages of pluggable installation. Wieland’s groundbreakinggesis^®TOP lighting adapter is now being developed into a manufacturer-independent LINECT interface, and has provided the open standard for the lighting industry.gesis^®LINECT is the adapter interface between lights and light connecting terminals for the market-leadinggesis^®pluggable connector system. It will initially be available in a 3-pole version for 230 V / 16 A, and also - from the 4th quarter 2010 onwards - as a 5-pole version for 230 V with a DALI. A 4-pole version for emergency lighting (single battery) and a 2-pole model for DALI applications are planned. The advantage: Due to the separation of the power supply and the DALI signal cable, two narrow terminals are used instead of a single wide one. LINECT connections thus also allow especially narrow built-in lights to be fitted with dimmers.gesis^®LINECT plug connectors are easy to connect and contact to the LINECT light terminal on the top side of the lights. They also can be disconnected. Mismating is impossible as the components and the various versions are mechanically and color coded. The lights are simple to connect using pre-assembled plug connectors. Unusedgesis^®LINECT plug connectors are touch protected.

Universal system simplifies planning and installation

The standardized LINECT interface offers building owners, planners and installation technicians many advantages, from simplified quotes to safe and quick installation. The goal of the open LINECT standard is to give the user more freedom to make decisions in choosing a pluggable connector system. Lighting manufacturers will see a reduced variety of versions. This allows all lights with a LINECT logo to be connected with all LINECT-labeled plug connectors, completely independent of the manufacturer. The patent protected interface can be used with a license agreement by light and component manufacturers all over the world. Additionally, lights equipped with the LINECT label can still be connected conventionally, just like before. Installation planning is made especially simple. Quotes for lighting and plug connector systems can be done separately and independent of the manufacturer. This allows the trades to be clearly presented. Rooms can be converted in an environmentally conscious way by reusing lights and wiring systems. LINECT products must only be introduced if they are certified by VDE or KEMA in accordance with EN 61535, EN 61984, EN 60598.

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PCB pin headers for the reflow process

Wieland Electric completes its comprehensive portfolio of PCB plug connectors and terminals with thewiecon8213 S THR plug connector series. The new series is suited for control systems that are assembled and soldered with the through hole reflow (THR) process.

Wieland Electric completes its comprehensive portfolio of PCB plug connectors and terminals with thewiecon8213 S THR plug connector series. The new series is suited for control systems that are assembled and soldered with the through hole reflow (THR) process.

The series includes a standard version with closed panels and also versions with an open side panel and with a combined locking and screw flange. All product versions are available in straight and angled versions, each from 2 to 20-pole. The grid dimension is 5.08 mm; the rated current is 12 A. The plug connectors are characterized by a highly reliable grid for the PCB and the plug. Models with an open side panel can be placed right beside without losing the pole position and therefore make customized arrangements possible. Up to 220 parts fit onto one tape on reel for automatic pick-and-place arranging.

The PCB plug connectors are resistant to high temperatures, as required for the THR process without lead according to EN 61760-1. By using pins 1.5 mm in length, protrusion of the pins into the bottom side of the PCB is avoided. The standard color is black; additional colors available on request. All PCB plug connectors comply with IEC and are UL/CSA certified.

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