Smaller than smallest!

The new Han® 1A, introduced by Harting, is significantly smaller than the previous ‘smallest’ rectangular industrial connector, the Han® 3A. It achieves all the benefits of a modern network a user needs and is the optimum connector solution: The Han® 1A adapts perfectly to the requirements of an ever-shrinking device world.

The Han® 1A interface fits into the smallest of spaces and is a powerful solution for screw and crimp contacts.

Despite its small dimensions, the connector offers powerful solutions for all industrial lifelines. Thanks to the simple ‘Click & Mate’ principle, users also save valuable working time during assembly.

The new interface uses black plastic housings and can be equipped with colour coding. The interface requires very little space and is extremely versatile, since it integrates contacts for data, power and signal transmission. Additionally, the flexible connection technology offers an optimum solution both for on-site installation (screw contacts) as well as the pre-assembly of separate units (crimp contacts). The combination of a few basic elements results in simple and efficient interfaces for mechanical engineering, automation, robotics, medical, energy and traffic engineering.

Typical uses of the Han® 1A include applications in which drives, sensors or other devices must be supplied with power and integrated into communications. In mechanical engineering, this connector provides the perfect solution to enable efficiently for connecting tools and smaller machine modules such as heating and cooling units, fans, control terminals, lighting systems, drives and vibration conveyors. The Han® 1A is ideal for use in traffic engineering, whilst door drives, entry-level systems, lighting, loudspeakers, screens, display panels, signal generators and much more can all be supplied by this new lightweight innovation.

The system is flexible when it comes to protection against dust and water. Only two components are required to quickly assemble an IP20 solution for use in protected areas such as the spars of machines and supply ducts. Housing elements and/or single-wire sealing mats create a water and dust-proof IP65 solution that can be used on grippers and other robotic tools in harsh industrial environments.

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Robust CO2 Sensor.

The well proven EE820 sensor from E+E Elektronik is appropriate for reliable monitoring the CO₂ concentration in harsh and polluted applications such as agriculture and life stock barns. Beside voltage and current output, the sensor is now also available with RS485 interface with Modbus RTU or BACnet MS/TP protocol.

The operation of the EE820 is based on the long-term stable E+E dual-wavelength NDIR principle, which is highly insensitive to contamination and automatically compensates for ageing effects. The multi-point CO2 and temperature factory adjustment procedure ensures high CO₂ measurement accuracy over the entire temperature range -20/60°C (-4/140°F).

The EE820 features a robust IP54 enclosure with a special filter, which offers best protection of the measurement electronics in harsh and polluted environment. The functional enclosure facilitates mounting the sensor with closed cover. Thus, the electronics is safe from mechanical damage and construction site pollution during installation.

For fast response time to changes in CO₂, the EE820 is optionally available with a forced air circulation module installed behind the filter.

The measured data with range up to 10000 ppm CO₂ is available on the analogue output (voltage / current) or on the RS485 interface with Modbus RTU or BACnet MS/TP protocol.

An optional adapter and the free EE-PCS Product Configuration Software facilitate the configuration and adjustment of the EE820.

• E+E Elektronik products are marketed in Ireland through Instrument Technology.

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Snap fit modular design DIN rail boxes.

JPR Electronics is now stocking an extended range of CamdenBoss CNMB DIN-Rail Module boxes . The modular enclosures are available in a variety of sizes and styles with optional accessories, a variety of lid colours and are also available as kits. The top panel is ideal for screen printing of instructions, company logos etc.

Paul Raynor, Director of JPR Electronics, comments, “DIN-Rail mounted products are widely used in machine and panel building and industrial and building automation. The CambdenBoss CNMB range offers manufacturers of control, automation and sensor products a readily available, simple to use DIN-Rail enclosure system saving the time and costs of a custom design.”

The CNMB enclosures offer designers of monitoring, control, automation and sensor systems a simple solution for mounting their products in the widely used DIN-Rail format.

Common specifications include; snap fit modular design in 8 different sizes carrying up to 3 PCB's horizontally or 2 vertically, base fits 35mm DIN-Rail or directly to flat surface, moulded in light grey UL94-V0 flame retardant polycarbonate, snap fit terminal cover options for IP20 finger protection, open top as standard, snap in covers are available in grey and clear, solid top and vented options, covers and terminal guards ordered separately, UL Rating UL94-V0 and IP Rating IP20.

The CNMB DIN-Rail mounting module box kit is supplied in snap-fit kit form for easy assembly and consists of a base, top panel, terminal guards and clips for rail or wall mounting. Each kit includes 2 perforated terminal covers enabling customisation as required and CNMB/6 & CNMB/9 are supplied with additional blank terminal covers.

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Temperature sensor range expansion.

Balluff is expanding their range of sensors for media-contacting temperature detection, in hydraulic power units for example. New are a temperature sensor with display, a temperature transmitter as well as a PT1000 sensor .The version without display is especially compact and vibration-resistant, whereas the versions with the turnable and highly readable display offers high operating convenience and flexible installation.

Depending on the version, the BFT sensors provide PNP switching outputs, analog signals 0...10V/4...20mA or work as a PT1000 sensor. They are simple to install by threading into the process using a standard process connection with G- and NPT threads. Integrating them requires just a 4-pin M12 plug on the sensor.

Continuous monitoring of process media on machines and equipment contributes greatly to process security. Values that need to be maintained are pressure, level and temperature. When for example in a hydraulic system you need to monitor the temperature of the hydraulic fluid, you can do this reliably using our BFT media-contacting temperature sensors. Monitoring the temperature within the hydraulic loop guarantees correct fluid viscosity and thereby the best performance of a machine. Critical process conditions such as a temperature limit can be controlled directly via the switching output. An analog output provides continuous measurement results. The BFT temperature sensors also stand out when it comes to monitoring the cooling water, lubricants and compressed air, making them ideal for a variety of applications.

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Moisture in compressed air dryers.

Michell have issued a new paper on Critical moisture measurements for compressed air dryers.

Compressed air supplies are a necessity for industrial applications around the globe. In Europe alone, it is estimated 10 percent of all industrial electricity consumed is used to produce compressed air. Compressed air can also be used as a safe alternative power source in hazardous locations where there is a risk of fire or explosion, such as mines and oil rigs.


When warm compressed air leaves the compressor, it contains a high level of water vapour, and drying is a necessary part of the process. Any water vapour in the system will condense on cold surfaces and create the risk of corrosion or blockages.

Drying is a crucial part of the compressed air system and there are three options to choose from:
• After coolers (usually combined with another form of dryer)
• Refrigerant dryers
• Desiccant dryers

Dew-point measurements increase the efficiency and economy of drying – read the full article here to find out how dew-point dependent switching (DDS) saves money and ensures the quality of compressed air supplies.

• Michell INstruments are marketed in Ireland through Instrument Technology.

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Magnetic components development manager.

ETAL Group has appointed Philip Kind as Business Development Manager in Britain. He will leverage his 25 year sales background and impressive track record within power electronics to increase sales in growth markets such as electric vehicles, renewables, rail, oil and gas, medical and military.

Philip Kind

Humberto Salgado, Global Sales Manager at ETAL said, “Philip’s appointment is a significant step in our strategy for growth and with his strong sales experience and in-depth understanding of our industry, he is exactly the right person for the job. I’m confident he will help generate new business and build awareness of ETAL’s portfolio of custom designed products to our target industries, further strengthening our position in the UK market.

“ETAL offered me a great opportunity to join an exciting and dynamic company that is recognised globally for its outstanding quality, strong design capabilities and in-house manufacturing,” added
Philip Kind. “This new role will be an exciting challenge and I feel that I’ve joined at the perfect time to drive sales forward in 2019 and beyond.”

Philip Kind previously ran his own company Tesla Power, a technical sales agency that represented two transformer manufacturers. Prior to this he spent over 20 years in various sales positions in the power industry.

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Thousands of components.

Following the acquisition of Micro Plastics in 2017, Essentra Components acquired Nolato Hertila AB in 2018 to increase their product offering to 35,000 products available – 75% of which are manufactured under the Essentra brand covering fasteners, caps and plugs, access hardware, cable management and feet.

The new Essentra Components catalogue contains over 1,000 new items in 10 key areas with now over 1 billion parts available ex-stock to aid manufacturing and installation-based industries from electronics to vehicles, HVAC to hydraulics.

New Essentra Components products are exemplified by the Parallel Protection Plug in LDPE to protect connectors and ensure a clean finish – moulded with a tab for easy application and removal.

Hinge bearing protection is offered by the low-density polyethylene and polypropylene plugs for hinge bearings and swivel joints.

In similar vein we see the new threaded Blasting Plug range which is especially designed for blast cleaning and wet painting applications where it excludes grit and ensures minimal paint shadow on assemblies. The plugs incorporate a screwdriver slot for ease of application and removal.

Focusing again on cleanliness in assembly and installation is the new Quick-Fit Connector LDPE yellow protection plug to SAE J2044 for fuel system quick connectors, which combines a tight internal fit with flange protection and an easy-pull central tab.

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