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Issue 10 / 2014
Connect UK
Let's connect.
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Connect UK.
Introduction
Dear Reader
It has been a busy time since the last issue of Connect UK. Most recently, we were in attendance
at the IAC Open Day, at their offces in Newport. This annual event is aimed at engineers, buyers,
managers, maintenance and indeed, anyone interested in electrical control and automation.
Also in May, we exhibited products from our device connectivity portfolio at Electronics Sourcing
Live in Milton Keynes, which is a free, one-day networking event specifcally designed for the UK
electronics supply chain community, designers and manufacturing engineers.
We are now getting ready for our own Midlands CPD-accredited Surge Seminar which is taking
place on 19
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June. In addition, we have been engaged in booking up our exhibition presence for
next year at Southern Manufacturing in Farnborough, SPE Offshore Europe in Aberdeen, Railtex at
the NEC Birmingham and Electronics Sourcing Live at Milton Keynes.
In this issue of Connect UK, we draw your attention to how we support SMD assembly with our
Push In PCB terminals see pages 4 - 9. In addition, we highlight our FieldPower

modular base
for decentralised automation which you will fnd on pages 11 - 13.
Industrial Ethernet solutions also feature strongly in this issue, with unmanaged fast Ethernet
switches, Ethernet modbus gateways, unmanaged Power-over-Ethernet switches, new frmware
of managed switches and 5 port managed switches as well as our Termseries Interface Adapter.
All these can be found on pages 14 - 19.
And lets not forget page 13, where you can fnd out about our pluggable SAI SVV M12 power
distributor and KLBUE active shield clamp.
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If you wish to discuss these or any other solutions offerings from Weidmller, you can ring us on
0845 094 2006, email us at marketing@weidmuller.co.uk. Or you may wish to fnd out more
information from our website at www.weidmuller.co.uk.
Weidmuller on show at ES Live Industrial Ethernet portfolio - constant, secure communication
Introduction
Introduction
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4 SMD assembly
For greater transparency in your
process automation applications
6 Jrgen Ude interview
"PUSH IN" PCB terminals for SMD
surface mounting
8 "PUSH IN" PCB terminals
We support SMD assembly with
"PUSH IN" PCB terminals
9 LSF-SMD PCB terminals
LSF-SMD PCB terminals fulfl the
highest standards
10 FieldPower

Modular base for decentralised

automation
11 FieldPower

Areas of application
12 FieldPower

Product features
13 SAI SVV
Pluggable M12 power
distributor SAI SVV
13 KLBUE RC active shield clamp
Shielding on both sides for frst time in
extensive systems without disruptive
compensation currents
14 Industrial Ethernet
We are continuing to expand our
Industrial Ethernet portfolio
15 Industrial Ethernet
IP67 unmanaged fast ethernet
switches
16 Industrial Ethernet
Industrial ethernet modbus gateways
17 Industrial Ethernet
Unmanaged power-over-ethernet
switches
18 Industrial Ethernet
New frmware for managed switches
and 5 port managed switches
19 Industrial Ethernet
TERMSERIES-interface-adapter - TIA
max. 100 m
Contents
Contents
Connect UK.
Contents
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Your future lies in SMD assembly
OMNIMATE Signal LSF-SMD provides enormous scope for design
Freedom of design in device development involves the goal of effciently assembling
printed circuit boards so as to ensure quality.
Our LSF-SMD family featuring PUSH IN direct connectivity supports the requirements of
fully-automatic surface installation.
Maximum freedom with regard to PCB design calls for fexible terminal solutions that can also establish
secure contacts with composite PCBs made from glass, ceramic or aluminium.
With our new LSF-SMD family, we are satisfying demands for fully-automatic PCB surface installation
using the SMD soldering procedure. Two soldering pads per pole provide a high level of mechanical
stability according to IPC A 610 Class 2. A reliable connection is established without tools thanks to
PUSH IN direct connectivity.
The 3.50 mm, 5.00 mm and 7.50 mm pitches and the 90, 135 and 180 conductor outlet directions
cover a multitude of device requirements and offer high component density with a maximum
connection cross-section of 1.5 mm. Use of the distortion-free insulating material LCP, which is
resistant to high temperatures and has a moisture level of MSL 1, enables a high level of dimensional
stability, thus guaranteeing co-planarity for the refow soldering process without the need for a drying
phase beforehand.
More design freedom for design ideas
Drilled holes and feed-throughs on PCBs cost time, take up space and compromise the freedom of developers. Our wide
SMD range featuring PUSH IN direct connectivity is economical and opens up new design possibilities. For LED devices
featuring an aluminium cooling element, for instance, where no holes can be drilled.
SMD
Device Connectivity
Device Connectivity
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Effcient assembly
Automatic assembly is supported by the
tape-on-reel packaging in standard belt
widths. Pick-and-Place pads guarantee
reliable attaching and setting down.
Stable soldering connections
Featuring two soldering pads per
pole, LSF-SMD PCB terminals satisfy
the most stringent mechanical fxing
requirements without the need for
additional mounting fanges.
Reliable processing
Use of the LCP insulating material
means that assembly can take place
directly during the SMT process
without the need for pre-drying. There
is no risk of blisters forming.
Fast wire connection method
The proven PUSH IN direct
connectivity enables secure contacts
up to 1.5 mm without the need for
tools. Conductors can be released
simply and quickly by pressing the
release button.
Device Connectivity
Device Connectivity
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With its proven OMNIMATE series, Weidmller is a long-standing partner of device
manufacturers. What trends in this feld does the technology of the SMD refow soldering
procedure respond to?
Ude: Device production in the electronics segment is consistently geared towards achieving a high
degree of effciency. To this end, it is essential that connection elements can be processed with the
component assembly as part of a fully automatic procedure in a single production process.
Maximum freedom in device design also relies on space being available on the PCB and the assembly
of different kinds of material. This is also an area which calls for SMD surface mounting, which is now
being used for both active and passive components.
What properties of SMD soldering enable the space-saving and design freedom benefts
that you mentioned?
Ude: The use of SMD components frees up the rear of the PCB, which can then be used for attaching
further components. In the best-case scenario, device manufacturers have twice the space available
on their PCB or they beneft from a circuit board that is only half the size so, ultimately, the complete
device can be designed in a more compact fashion.
Other aspects include the assembly of different materials such as glass, ceramics or aluminium, which
is infuential in the development of LED illumination devices. This often involves the installation of
aluminium heat sinks, which provides no possibility for drilled holes. In such cases, SMD technology is
the ideal solution for attaching the necessary connection components.
What characterises the new OMNIMATE LSF-SMD product family from Weidmller?
Ude: Depending on the scope of the application feld, we rely on a unique range of products. The
LSF-SMD family expands our fexible product line of LSF-SMT components, which are suitable for
refow soldering, by meeting all of the requirements of fully automatic PCB surface mounting for three
main grid dimensions and three conductor exit versions. In combination with its ubiquitous PUSH IN
connection system, we are able to satisfy the demand for high effciency from circuit board assembly
to the installation of ready-to-use devices.
One of the goals in having freedom of design during device development is to effciently assemble
printed circuit boards while ensuring a high level of quality. Handling benefts and time savings are
especially important during the installation process. In the following interview, Jrgen Ude, a specialist
for SMD technology at Weidmller, explains the benefts of the expanded range of OMNIMATE LSF-
SMD products featuring a practical direct push-in connection.
An interview with Jurgen Ude - specialist for SMD technology
Connection effciency meets design freedom
PUSH IN PCB terminals for SMD surface mounting
Device Connectivity
Device Connectivity
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You have stringent requirements from device design to installation
We support SMD assembly with PUSH IN PCB terminals
Device Connectivity
Device Connectivity
Thanks to our tried-and-tested OMNIMATE products, we are a longstanding partner of
renowned device manufacturers.
Their needs are of primary importance when it comes to developing new products and solutions.
Our focus is therefore on using the increasingly popular SMD refow soldering process. As the
technique allows the connection elements to be processed fully automatically with the component
assembly in a single manufacturing process, a consistently high degree of effciency can be achieved in
the manufacturing of devices for the electronics sector. Maximum freedom in device design also relies
on space being available on the PCB and the possibility of assembling different kinds of material. This is
also an area which calls for SMD assembly, which is now used for both active and passive components.
SMD soldering implies space saving and design freedom. When SMD components are used,
the reverse side of the PCB remains free and can be used for mounting other components.
Device manufacturers have, at best, double the amount of space at their disposal in the case of a
dual-sided PCB assembly alternatively, they can use a circuit board half the size, which allows the
entire device to have a more compact design. Connectivity is also possible with composite PCBs
made of glass, ceramic or aluminium, a feature which plays an important role when designing devices
in the area of LED lighting, for example. This often involves the installation of aluminium heat sinks,
which provides no possibility for drilling holes. In such cases, SMD technology is the ideal solution for
attaching the necessary connection components.
The new OMNIMATE Signal LSF-SMD product line is characterised by numerous special
features and has been optimally adapted for use in multiple felds through a uniquely wide
range of products.
The LSF-SMD family expands the diverse product portfolio of refow-compatible LSF-SMT components
and meets all of the requirements of fully automatic PCB surface mounting for three main pitches and
three wire outlet directions. In combination with its ubiquitous PUSH IN connection system, We are
fully able to satisfy the demand for high effciency from circuit board assembly to the installation of
ready-to-use devices.
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Device Connectivity
Flexible, robust and practical
LSF-SMD PCB terminals fulfl the highest standards
Vibration and shock resistance:
A simulated service life test is performed. The test spectrum includes increased broadband noise and
shock in accordance with IEC 61373/10.2011 with a category 1B severity level (body mounted)
in the 5-to-150-Hz frequency range and with an ASD level of 1.857 (m/s)/Hz 3 dB and an effective
acceleration of 5.72 m/s and 240 degrees of freedom (DOF). The test duration is fve hours per axis.
The half-sine shock wave form has a peak acceleration of 50 m/s and a nominal duration of 30 ms.
F
5 150 Hz 5 G
Mechanical stability:
Stability properties are covered by normative values as well as additional practical testing. The axial
torque per contact point (pole) is signifcantly higher than the values permitted by the standard IEC
60947-7-4. A clamping force per pole of around 150 N (40 N limit value for 1.5 mm conductor cross-
sections) in the axial direction is many times higher than the normative requirements.
Coplanarity:
To ensure reliable soldering quality in the manufacturing process, the contact surfaces of solder pins
must be wetted with the solder paste immediately after assembly. This allows the fux contained within
the paste to react with the Sn coating, resulting in a reliable soldering quality. The LSF-SMD has a
coplanarity of up to 100 m. We recommend a stencil thickness of 150 to 200 m.
Conformity with standards and the consistently high level of quality of all electronic parts and
components are among the key factors of success in product development, particularly in the industrial
environment. Our LSF-SMD product family meets all of the requirements of PCB terminals in the
industrial environment, the conditions of which are simulated in our accredited laboratory.
LSF-SMD PCB terminals were specifcally designed for soldering using the SMD refow process and
are able to withstand temperatures of up to 260 C. The terminals fulfl JEDEC requirements as regards
process sensitivity (PSL) and moisture sensitivity levels (MSL) with the highest rating class. Our LSF-
SMD PCB terminals also stand up to any comparison in terms of coplanarity, strength and vibration
resistance. As such, they can easily be integrated into all of the current production processes.
max. 100 m
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Power bus system - FieldPower

Modular base for decentralised automation

FieldPower

- fexible busbar system

FieldPower

Drive
The modular base for
decentralised automation
FieldPower

LED
The robust lighting
solution for the harshest of
environments
FieldPower

Control
Decentralised functional box
on the power bus
FieldPower

MPB
The new MP bus installation
base for heating, ventilation
and air conditioning
FieldPower

encompasses a connection concept that facilitates decentralised power distribution

solutions for anywhere where there is a need to distribute power over long distances, ultimately
delivering lower project costs and increased fexibility when extending plant works, making changes to
current projects or changing plant layout.

FieldPower

provides more than just a versatile power-bus distribution solution for materials handling
applications. The new FieldPower

line of products also provides a unique system solution to ft a wide

variety of your building and factory automation applications. The extended application range for the
proven system components is made possible by our innovations and custom-ft partner products.
FieldPower

combines the advantages of busbar trunking systems and standard round cables for
fexible and safe energy distribution in modular and decentralised systems. The new FieldPower

product family provides you with a unique solution system to use for your wide range of applications in
factory and building automation.
FieldPower

FieldPower

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FieldPower

FieldPower

Areas of application
Automotive
Skid conveyors
Power & free installations
Floor conveyors
Building automation
Climate control systems
Belimo multi-point bus
400-V branching
Intralogistics
Tray conveyor systems
Pallet conveyor systems
Package distribution systems
Wind power
LED illumination
Tower wiring for lighting and outlets
Airport Logistics
Cargo conveying systems
Baggage conveyors
Your application
Machine construction
Marine and rail
PV parks
Tunnels
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FieldPower

Product features
Marking
User friendly and clear marking of
all connections
Colour-coded and number-coded
combined marking
Prevention of installation errors
Housings
Glass fbre reinforced plastic enables
housing to withstand loads up to
1500 N
Colour coded and number-coded
combined marking
Prevention of installation errors
Vibration resistant
Can be installed in trains
Resistant to vibrations in accordance
with IEC 61373 category 1b
For outdoor use
Suitable for outdoor use in sun, rain or ice
According to the UL 50 rating 4x
outdoor
IDC Technology
IDC contact 2.5mm
2
to 6mm
2
in a
single module
Time saving and convenient - no
insulation stripping, no special tools
Separate patented spring for
maximum contact stability
Approvals
A global frst: the frst cost-
effective installation system based on
conventional TC-ER round cables
40% lower installation costs because
cables are routed outside of closed
cable conduits
An SCCR rating of 65 kA at 450 V:
this permits usage without additional
short-circuit current limiter
Strain relief
Genuine strain relief for round and
fat cables
Excellent protection from
mechanical stresses
User friendly due to additional plug-
in fxing in unscrewed state
Protection classes
Choice between three IP classes of
protection depending on application site
IP65 for tough industrial environments
and maximum protection
IP30 and IP20 for space-saving
installation in cable trays and elsewhere
FieldPower

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Sensor actuator interface
Effectively reduce your wiring complexity in the feld
With our pluggable M12 power distributor SAI SVV
For supplying power in the feld, for example to decentralised small drives, up to now the 24 C DC had
to be wired individually via modular terminals for each component. Separately assembled decentralised
distribution boxes had to be installed for this purpose in the past. This is complicated and takes up space.

With our space-saving SAI-SVV power distributors, up to four components can be simply supplied via
a single cable. Reduced installation times and easier service are further advantages. The SAI SVV is
individually terminable using an assembly hood and has 24 V plug-in stations in accordance with the IP
67 standard - with 10 A for power and 1 A for electronics per plug-in station.

Pluggable using M12 technology, easily terminable and hence time and space saving, our small
SAI SVV replaces your previous distribution box. The benefts provided make it an unrivalled, unique
solution for supplying power in the feld.
Product advantages
Customisable
The T-coded M12 connectors are also available in an angled
version.
Rapid customisation
Customisable up to 4 mm
2
and high power supply up to
32 A. M12 plug-in stations with 10 A for power and 1 A for
electronics. The electronics and power are routed and fused
separately and supply up to 32 A. M12 plug-in stations with
10 A for power and 1 A for electronics. The electronics and
power are routed and fused separately.
KLBUE RC active shield clamp
Shielding on both sides for frst time in extensive systems without
disruptive compensating currents.
Our KLBUE RC active shield clamp is the frst such clamp
to allow users to implement shielding on both sides in
extensive systems such as those encountered in shipbuilding,
rail infrastructure, power stations and process systems.
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Industrial Ethernet
We are continuing to expand our Industrial Ethernet portfolio
Industrial applications differ signifcantly from offce applications. There are normally much higher
demands placed on the communication devices in the industrial setting. These include, for example:
Installation conditions
Environmental conditions
Protocols
Approvals
Our Industrial Ethernet components meet all of these requirements as they have the
properties listed below:
Reliable (redundant) power supply for uninterrupted network operation
Resistance to extreme temperatures
Immune to electromagnetically caused malfunctions
Insensitive to vibration, shock and corrosive environments
Conformity with various certifcation standards
High MTBF
Our comprehensive portfolio includes
Unmanaged Switches for Gigabit and Fast-Ethernet
Managed Switches for Gigabit and Fast-Ethernet
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Switches
Serial/Ethernet-Converter with RS 232, RS 422 and RS 485 compatibility
Media Converters
Industrial Routers
W-LAN (Wireless LAN WiFi IEEE 802.11a/b/g)
Cables and connectors for Industrial Ethernet with Cat.5, Cat.5e, Cat.6, or Cat.6A specifcation and a
capability from IP20 to IP67
Industrial Ethernet
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Industrial Ethernet
IP67 unmanaged fast ethernet switches
As a result of their high protection class, our unmanaged
Fast Ethernet switches are ideally equipped even for dirty
industrial environments.
The use of robust switches in the feld allows you to
integrate several Ethernet feld devices in your
communication network. Our unmanaged Fast Ethernet
switches are unrivalled, even in harsh environments thanks
to their high protection class. Protected against water spray
and dust, they can be installed without problems outside the
cabinet - for fexible, decentralised Ethernet solutions directly
in the feld. Confguration of your communication network
is less complex as a result of direct and space-saving
connection in the feld. Complex multiple cabling is therefore
avoided, which also reduces the number of mechanically
induced faults.
Product advantages:
Reliable even under extreme temperatures
Our IE-SW-IP67T-5M12 also works reliably in an extended
temperature range from 40 C to +75 C. This allows
fexible use over a broad range of applications.
Robust and contact-secure
Thanks to IP 67, the housing is extremely robust. The
switches offer fve Fast Ethernet ports with the M12
D-coded connection system.

Compact housing
The housing is very fat at just 27.6 mm and can therefore
be inserted in even the smallest applications.
Industrial Ethernet
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Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet Modbus gateways
Our Modbus gateways have been developed for
Modbus TCP and RTU/ASCII devices
With a Modbus gateway you network serial terminal devices,
such as an industrial controller or our Power Monitor,
via an Ethernet network and thus enable data
communication between all the devices.
Using our Modbus gateway, you can easily integrate
automation components into the communication networks
of modern systems that are usually incompatible with
one another due to differences in technological status.
Our Modbus gateways excel by virtue of their simple
confguration options.
Product advantages:
Fast response time and priority control
By means of the priority control you can generate immediate reactions to a request for urgent commands.
Uncomplicated confguration
Modbus RTU/ASCII devices, such as the Power Monitor, are easy to integrate into a Modbus TCP architecture.

Simple network cabling
Several Modbus gateways can be networked together in a line topology using simple cascading.
All-purpose usage
Bi-directional integration of Ethernet-based Modbus TCP and serial Modbus RTU/ASCII devices, thanks to freely confgurable
RTU Slave/Master and ASCII Slave/Master operating modes.
Industrial Ethernet
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Industrial Ethernet
Unmanaged Power-over-Ethernet switches
With Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switches you safeguard the
power supply of network-capable devices via the Ethernet
cable. In inaccessible places or in areas in which too many
cables are a disturbance, you can install Ethernet devices
without additional cabling.
Our PoE switches can supply four RJ45 Ethernet ports each
with 30 Watt to reduce installation investment and costs,
irrespective of the PoE terminal device specifcation.
They support 9.6 KB jumbo frames, which further raises the
performance of a network.
Product advantages:
High performance for specifc applications
Gigabit-capable devices support 9.6 KB jumbo frames and thus raise the performance of your network

High bandwidth with Gigabit Ethernet
Our products send and receive data at gigabit speed and thus enable a high data throughput

High fexibility of range thanks to optical ports
Distances up to 2 km can be reached thanks to the multimode transceivers on the optical Ethernet ports
Further distances of up to 40 km or more are also possible with the SFP ports
Reduce Installation cost
Our PoE switches can supply four RJ45 Ethernet ports each with 30 Watt to reduce installation investment and costs,
irrespective of the PoE terminal device specifcation
Reliable, also in the extended temperature range
You can even rely on our Industrial Ethernet devices at temperatures of between 40 C and +75 C
Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet
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Industrial Ethernet
New frmware for managed switches and new 5 port managed switches
Our new frmware makes system integration into EtherNet/IP and PROFINET easy
Automation networks based on Industrial Ethernet always pose a challenge for commissioning
particularly in combination with Ethernet infrastructure networks in factory automation.
To make secure and simple network integration easier, we will now supply our managed Industrial
Ethernet switches with a new frmware and a wealth of attractive additional features. In this way,
all devices can be integrated in engineering systems featuring PLC controls from Siemens and Allan
Bradley as part of an even more seamless process. The advanced frmware can easily be upgraded for
all existing switches.
Newley incorporated into the range are 3 models each with 5 Ports in total, 1 Variant with 5 RJ45
Copper Ports, 2 variants with 3 RJ45 Copper Ports and 2 Fiber port either SC or ST. Ideally suited for
applications where a lower number of ports is required.
Product advantages:
Transparent operation
Managed Switches are integrated in engineering systems
from Siemens (according to Conformance Class B) and
Allan-Bradley as visible I/O devices.

Easy maintenance
Diagnosis of the SPF transceiver used in the switch reveals the
temperature, voltage, transmission power and reception power.

Increased security
Access via the MAC pro port can be limited thanks to the
Static Port Lock.

Fast access to confguration for professionals
Issuing standard commands via a Command Line Interface
allows for particularly precise and powerful
programming control.
Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet
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Industrial Ethernet
TERMSERIES-Interface-Adapter TIA
To reduce wiring times, pre-assembled lines are used between
the controller and interface level and are simply connected
to the TERMSERIES adapter. This enables electrical cabinet
throughput times to be signifcantly reduced.
Our pre-assembled plug-and-play solution with TERMSERIES
interface adapter minimises wiring complexity. The adapter
has a universal ft and offers a genuine space advantage in
conjunction with TERMSERIES products with identical contours.
Thanks to its symmetrical structure, the adapter can
be connected to both TERMSERIES coil and contact
connections. The use of positive and negative switching
logic is also possible for the lower level with the aid of the
potential changeover switch.
Wiring complexity is especially high for standardised series
cabinets in machine construction and plant manufacture,
process control technology and in shipbuilding.
Wiring and throughput times can be reduced with the use of
TERMSERIES interface adaptors.
Product advantages:
Connection to a variety of controllers
The standardised ribbon cable plug-in connections enable
connection of all the interface systems pre-assembled
cable types.
Reliable and unambiguous wiring
Installation is unambiguous and safe thanks to practical
marking of the connections, assignment of the contacts and
the option of individual marking using MultiCard.
Both types of logic with one device
The potential switch for the lower level allows the adaptor for
plus and minus switching logic to be used.
Fast supply and bridging of the auxiliary voltage
Quick and safe supply of the auxiliary voltage as a result of the
TOP connection with "PUSH IN" technology. Simple bridging
is also possible thanks to duplication of the connections.
Connection with our remote I/O system u-remote
Use our perfectly matched cable harness for connecting our
u-remote DI/DO sub assemblies and TERMSERIES relays.
Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet
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