Posted to News on 29th Oct 2007, 21:35
Click-on connector makes in-cylinder sensors easier to install
MTS says its new universal Temposonics connector system makes the installation of position sensors for mobile hydraulics 'as easy as child's play.' Within seconds, the sensor is integrated into the hydraulic cylinder and connected electrically, saving valuable mounting time and cost.
The quick installation of the Temposonics position sensors is due to the connector system that enables simple click-on mounting without the need for tools. It is specially adapted to the requirements of the M-series sensors that are integrated completely in the hydraulic cylinder for reliable position measurement in mobile applications.
A Temposonics MH sensor can be integrated into a cylinder as follows: the connector system is prefabricated and delivered by MTS together with the sensor, ie the contact carrier is already connected to the sensor conductors. During installation, the contact carrier is taken out of the cylinder through a bore hole and the flanged housing can be clicked in position easily from outside. Four standard screws must be tightened to mount the connector system on the cylinder and the job is done! Time-consuming solder and screw terminal connections, polarity errors and solder tags are no longer required.
When installing the cylinder with integrated sensor in a mobile machine, the Temposonics MH sensor can be connected at various angles using a universal M12 connector.
The Temposonics connector system meets the most exacting protection requirement according to EN 60529 – which is a particularly important feature for the difficult environmental conditions of mobile hydraulics applications. IP69K protection makes the robust metal housing not only completely dust- and waterproof, but even the harshest cleaning measures using high-pressure equipment cannot damage the sensor.
Due to the new CANopen and J1939 interfaces, Temposonics sensors for mobile hydraulics applications also provide CANbus-based position feedback. Versions with an ISOBUS interface are available as well; the ISO 11783 ISOBUS standard permits consistent cross-manufacturer communication in agricultural applications.
