Circular hybrid connectors offer 8 power and 4 data contacts

TTI Europe now stocks TE Connectivity circular hybrid connectors (CHCs) which offer eight power and four data contacts for Industrial Ethernet connections. The connectors are designed for machine automation applications that require higher performing data connections and power of up to 10A. The connector provides highly-reliable connection technology and meets the demanding durability and quality requirements of real-time Ethernet applications in industrial automation. Combining power, signal and data into a single connector provides customers with greater flexibility in machine architecture. With VARAN-bus standard compatibility, this connector supports fast mould change over times in moulding machines and its simplified cabling reduces installation time by up to 50%, says the company.