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Robust M-12 connectors for rail and transport

Robust M-12 connectors for rail and transport

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By Nick Flaherty



binder in Germany has expanded its series of M12-X-coded connectors to meet the requirements of rail and transport applications as well as agriculture.

The M12-X-coded connectors are aimed at Cat6a Ethernet communication infrastructures that can handle strong vibrations and shocks for camera-based monitoring systems, and passenger infotainment services.

“The rail industry and the transport sector are becoming increasingly digital. We are currently adapting the M12-X-coded connectors for the specific applications in these target markets. Our connectors will be used in backbone communication structures with high data rates as well as in passenger infotainment systems,” said Dieter Sandula, Product Manager at binder.

The DIN EN 61076-2-109 standard specifies the requirements for the mechanical robustness, vibration resistance, and sealing of connectors specifically designed for industrial and harsh environments.

For railway applications, for instance, connectors must pass additional shock and vibration tests according to DIN EN 61373. Connectors that pass these tests ensure their functionality even under short-term stresses, such as those that occur during shunting or coupling operations.

“Mechanical robustness and fire safety of materials are particularly significant challenges. binder addresses these by using new materials that are reliably processed in adapted manufacturing processes,” said Sandula. “These materials have been selected based on the criteria of EN 45545-2. Additional manufacturing steps are necessary to ensure that the quality standards and protection levels are met.”

The connectors are also being used in complex machinery in agriculture that needs to be reliable and robust to prevent downtime. This equipment is increasingly adding data-intensive real-time monitoring systems such as in combine harvesters, where camera-based systems help to avoid collisions with wildlife.

“The railway industry, as well as other transport sectors, is evolving rapidly in the wake of digitalisation and the mobility transition. For us, it is a logical step to literally jump on this train in time, actively shape the future of these industries, and unlock new business opportunities,” said Sandula.

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