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or final assembly of the connector. Crimp connection technology also offers advantages, as the connection is independent of the insulation materials. In addition to greater reliability, the user also has more flexibility when choosing the cable. The product range has been extended to include one-piece device connectors for front and rear wall mounting with A and D-coding as well as two-piece connectors for the THR process with A, D, and X-coding. The one-piece versions have pre- assembled litz wires for flexible PCB connection or soldering posts for direct PCB mounting. The contact carriers of the two-piece versions enable pick-and-place assembly and offer identical mechanical installation conditions, thanks to uniform device screw connections regardless of the number of positions and coding. Depending on the application and device design, this offers device manufacturers uniform and consistent connection solutions for signal and data transmission. All versions have a consistent shield connection, which enables interference-free transmission in the long term, even with extreme mechanical loads and vibrations—such as those encountered in the rail industry (Figure 3). Figure 3: Uniform and consistent connection solutions for signal and data transmission: Connectors with D-coding (left), A-coding (center), and X-coding (right). (Source: Phoenix Contact) The new M12 push-pull system may not revolutionize M12 connectors; however, this interface now offers even more advantages for many users. The M12 push- pull connectors also significantly extend the area of application for the standardized M12 interface. Thanks to the robust locking mechanism and simplified handling, M12 interfaces with push-pull locking can be used securely and reliably in applications involving increased vibrations and mechanical loads. Many users will therefore benefit from an M12 interface with long-term reliability and high mechanical and electrical stability. Railway transportation is an interesting area of application for the new M12 push-pull connectors (Figure 4). With digitalization well underway in this industry, data transmission is gaining in importance alongside signal transmission. Due to increased networking within locomotives and cars, simple control boxes are no longer suitable. Due to the large number of necessary interfaces, the connection would also be confusing and expensive. Here, M12 connectors support the implementation of reliable interfaces, not just in the area of communication. With M12 connectors—which must satisfy special requirements in the rail industry regarding load and vibration resistance—cabling within the rail vehicles is becoming increasingly fast and easy. M12 push-pull locking is an interesting option here. More information: www.phoenixcontact.com/m12pushpull Conclusion Secure your data and signal connections with M12 Push-Pull connectors s V I D E O | 15 | Figure 4: M12 connectors must satisfy special requirements in the rail industry regarding load and vibration resistance. (Source: Phoenix Contact) | 16 |