March 2020

HARTING have consistently delivered cutting edge products and technological developments across a range of industries. At Drives & Controls, HARTINGwill be showcasing their range of reliable and innovative new connectors, which have been developed tomeet industry demands for flexible production and miniaturised products. The newest addition to the Han® portfolio is the Han® F+B, a range specially designed for the food and bottling industries, where hygiene and safety are key considerations. All hoods, housings and seals are IP69K rated, so the connections are fully resistant to the water jets used to clean equipment. They also have large nooks and surfaces in accordance with the guidelines of the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG), which allows cleaning agents to flow unhindered. The range is also Ecolab approved, meaning it is resistant to highly aggressive cleaning agents. As businesses embrace flexible production processes, the ability to quickly attach and detach connectors is vital. One solution is the PushPull V4 Industrial, a robust and resilient range which is protected against aggressive chemicals, dust ingress and water. Another key trend within industry is that of miniaturisation. Machinery and equipment are becoming more compact, so connectors take up more of the available space. HARTING has responded by producing the Han® 1A, a compact interface which requires up to 30% less space than the Han® 3A. Much like the PushPull, it employs a system of modular inserts, making it extremely versatile and an efficient solution for connecting tools and smaller machine modules such as control terminals and drives. HARTING’s miniaturised solutions don’t stop with the 1A; the ix Industrial® is a compact, robust replacement for the RJ45 with a 70% smaller PCB socket. The ix combines both power and data transmission into a single interface and is built to withstand the rigours of tough industrial environments. HARTING are also at the cutting-edge of new product development and will be discussing the T1 Industrial, an IEC 63171-6 standardised industrial interface for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). The factory of the future will require high data streams and the T1 Industrial brings Ethernet from the cloud to every sensor, thus enabling Industry 4.0. The importance of the smart factory and Industry 4.0 is highlighted by the many benefits such approaches can bring to businesses. Predictive maintenance, energy monitoring and real-time data from the shop floor all help manufacturers to improve their facilities. Smart factories rely on a steady stream of information, so the ability to gather and analyse data and transfer it to a management system is vital. HARTING’s solution is the MICA (Modular Industry Computer Architecture), a compact industrial computer designed for use in production environments. MICA allows manufacturers to access information frommachines and combine it with production figures to generate valuable real-time data. Once this information is unlocked, it gives the user a much better understanding of what’s happening on the shop floor and allows them to develop strategies for efficient production planning and predictive maintenance. Also on display will be HARTING’s range of robust and versatile UHF Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products. Our portfolio includes RFID transponders for identifying tools and antennae which can be seamlessly installed on conveyor belts or used to create reading zones in stores. An RFID system can cope with harsh, industrial environments, being able to endure wide temperature variations and high humidity. Transponders can also be securely encrypted and password protected to protect sensitive data. n ADVERTORIAL FEATURE To learnmore about our products and solutions or discuss your requirements with one of our technical experts, please visit us on stand S320 at Drives &Controls 2020 . www.harting.com/UK/en-gb  The Han® 1A is a compact and extremely versatile connector solution  With an IP69K rating, the Han® F+B is fully resistant to water jets  BothMICA and RFID are extremely robust and suitable for harsh industrial environments HARTING to showcase innovative connector and Industry 4.0 solutions at Drives & Controls 2020