Industrial networks for high-performance Infrastructure 4.0

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Harting sets new standards for the 75th anniversary industrial networks in automation for networking technical devices, machines and systems. In order to make its new developments around the megatrends Industry 4.0 and IIoT accessible to the public in times of the corona crisis, the technology group has set up a dialogue platform for communication under the label "Harting Experts Camp".

Content of the technical article:

Industrial Ethernet is gaining in importance
- Webinar series Industrial Ethernet Trends
T1 industrial components for IIoT infrastructure
- 2020 is the SPE network year
Secure plug connections for modular energy storage
Support for the trend towards DC energy transmission
Extended connector configurator function

"The industry is changing: For Harting This transformation means using our own key technologies and entering into targeted partnerships in order to bundle competencies that create new solutions within our entire technology network. The ultimate goal: to develop these solutions in larger contexts in order to design ecosystems that bring the customer significant added value, ”explains Philip Harting, CEO of the Harting Technology Group.

Against the background of increasing data volumes, companies need industrial networks that are reliable and individually tailored. Access to relevant data in real time enables significantly more efficient manufacturing processes. The Harting Technology Group wants to make a decisive contribution to designing the communication architecture consistently from the sensor to the cloud in the future.

Industrial Ethernet is gaining in importance

Due to the merging of IT and automation, Industrial Ethernet is becoming increasingly important for the Industry 4.0 and requires a reliable, intelligent, networked infrastructure that is suitable for industry. The connector specialist recognized this need early on and with the RJ Industrial the first suitable for industry RJ45 Interface created for industrial applications. It is still the most widely used data interface today.

The development engineers made modular M12 interfaces with X-coding and push-pull locking and continued with the miniaturized IX Industrial Interface represents another milestone for Industrial Ethernet. The interface is 70% smaller than RJ45 and much more robust. Ix Industrial has been consistently following the path for since 2016 Multi pair ethernet further. The small, powerful Ethernet infrastructure is the key to the networked industry of tomorrow. The last big step follows: From Ethernet via PES down to the field level, the last participants in the industrial networks are also smartly connected to the IIoT.

Webinar series Industrial Ethernet Trends

Harting is organizing a webinar series under the name in the Harting Experts Camp Industrial Ethernet Trends 2020. It presents trends, developments and solutions for Industrial Ethernet, which can be used to build high-performance industrial networks. The following webinars deal with these topics:

June 9, 2020, 11 a.m .: Successful to the IIoT: How to set up a barrier-free "sensor-to-cloud" infrastructure
June 30, 2020, 11 a.m .: Ix Industrial: How to master the challenges of miniaturization
July 14, 2020, 11 a.m .: Four inspiring examples: IIoT applications made possible by SPE

T1 industrial components for IIoT infrastructure

With IEC 23-2020 published on January 63171, 6, the basis for future industrial IoT networks is set and will no longer change. The international standards bodies ISO / IEC and TIA have declared the IEC 63171-6 interface to be the standard for SPE in industrial applications. This final agreement on a cross-market Standard for the SPE infrastructure means investment security for users. On this basis, a comprehensive portfolio can now be created for the SPE market.

Single pair Ethernet becomes the standard industrial interface

For the first time, Harting is presenting series parts of the T1 Industrial interface in the IP20 variant in a field assembly version in AWG 28-22 and in overmolded AWG 28-22 design. In addition, the corresponding device socket for the robust and standardized SPE connection is integrated into the device.

2020 is the SPE network year

The number of its members in SPE Industrial Partner Network have more than doubled within a few months. From seven founding members at the SPS fair in November 2019, the network has now grown to 20 members.

Each member company is a technology leader and specialist in its own field. Ultimately, the different areas are needed to complete and strengthen the PES ecosystem. The common basis is the international standardization for SPE infrastructure according to IEC 11801-x, IEEE 802.3 and IEC 63171-6, to which all members refer. 2020 is the year of the PES network.

Secure plug connections for modular energy storage

The technology group is responsible for the heavy-duty connectors Han S. a new safe Connection technology for modular battery storage Applications before. The flexible and compact housings offer space for contacts up to 200 A. The add-on housing can be rotated freely, the locking mechanism is intuitive. The colors red for plus and black for minus with additional mechanical coding make the interfaces confusion-free.

With the Han S, the design complies with all technical requirements and the latest UL 4128 standard for stationary energy storage systems. This gives users optimum security. The connectors thus correspond to the highest level of standardization required on the international market. The use of connectors accelerates the construction of Save energy made of lithium-ion cells.

The demand for such Power storage is booming worldwide. Manufacturers have to combine more and more cells into systems. With Han S, this can be done quickly and in compliance with standards. The new connector is therefore suitable for processing large quantities. The connection works safely even at high connection speeds.

Support for the trend towards DC energy transmission

A current and technically demanding trend is in DC power transmission, for which a rapidly growing demand is forecast. For the appropriate installation technology, Harting will present new concepts for technologies for direct current transmission. The Study of a new interface for industrial environments combines power and data technologies. It transmits voltages up to 800 V and currents up to 40 A and cannot be drawn under load.

In addition to the DC Industries working groups, the manufacturer also works on DKE draft standards. The project is based on a cooperation with the Smart Factory KL.

Extended connector configurator function

The Han configurator for industrial interfaces has been given a "customizing" function to improve customer friendliness. With it, individual solutions for cable entries can be designed using the configurator and labels can be attached. At the end of the configuration, all design-relevant data for the individual product are available for download. The user can order the customized solution.

The new function for improvement for the user represents a continuous process - from design to product development to handover in production and packaging. This makes individual interfaces affordable even in smaller numbers. The new functions of the configurator increase the range of available standards. With this technology, Harting is expanding the variety of products. The Han configurator is to be gradually equipped with further customizing functions.