Shaping the future of Railway Connectivity

Applications:
•    Driver’s console
•    Electrical cabinet
•    Passenger information system
•    Bogie
•    Wagon coupling

More and more applications on Rail Vehicles communicate via Ethernet connections and existing ones require higher transmission rates. The new Han-Modular^® Gigabit Module Cat.7A/8.2 transmits data in and between the carriages without interference.

Thanks to the M12 module, there is now another way to integrate 10 Gbit/s Ethernet into modular connectors. The module significantly reduces the space requirements, since two D- or X-coded M12 connectors fit into a single module.

With the introduction of the Han-Modular^® in 1993, HARTING set a new standard in the industry: delivering the first modular industrial connector that carries power, signals, data and even compressed air side by side in a single connector. Almost 30 years later, HARTING is setting the next milestone with the new Han-Modular^® Domino Modules. These hybrid modules deliver up to 50 % additional space savings.

With the new PCB adapter for the Han^® Megabit module it is now possible to transmit shielded signals from a modular industrial connector directly to the PCB. The newly developed module combined with the new PCB adapter allows a seamless transmission of the shielding and ensures the signal integrity. In addition, the new PCB solution is completely pre-assembled and and can be integrated by the plug & play principle.

HARTING has developed the Han^® HPR VarioShell as a particularly flexible solution for jumper cable connections. The housing forms an open system that accommodates connectors for the transmission of power and other connectors within it. The system now offers space for eight 250/350 A contacts or six 650 A contacts in single poles.

The new Han^® HPR Single Pole portfolio complements the VarioShell housings perfectly. The Single Poles transmit power up to 650 A/4 kV AC/DC through reliable Han^® HC Modular contacts. The result is high-performance connectors in HPR housings with IP68/69 protection. Up to eight 250/350 A contacts or six 650 A contacts can be accommodated.

With the new Han^® HPR Compact, HARTING satisfies the industry's requirements for reduced installation space and weight. Due to the smaller connectors, installation areas that are difficult to reach can now be accessed more efficiently, and spaces once too cramped may now be considered for installation (e. g. in the narrow installation space of railway vehicles.)

HARTING‘s new Han^® HPR Compact U-Adapter enables new opportunities for power distribution. The interface can be used in areas where the incoming and outgoing cables come from the same direction. The body is pre-assembled and can be directly mounted.

The new Han^® HPR Compact Surface Mounting Housings complement the Han^® HPR Compact portfolio and increase flexibility with less space and weight requirements. The housings will be available from size 6 up to size 24.

HARTING's new Han^® HPR PYD 1 to 2 connector offers a scalable power interface (e. g. to the bogie). The distributor unites the contact multiplication in a standard connector and, thus, provides outstanding flexibility.

Transformer connections are exposed to environmental influences. Mechanical effects, water, oil, direct sunlight and ozone are just some of these possible influences that can significantly affect the service life of the connections. The new Han^® HPR HPTC series has been specially developed for transformer applications in harsh environments.

More efficient energy consumption and the reduction of complexity are important trends in the rail industry. Rail vehicle manufacturers are always looking for ways to reduce the weight of their vehicles. In addition, installation processes must be clear and understandable to save time for assembly teams. With the new Han^® HPR TrainPowerLine (TPL), HARTING has developed a new interface to meet all these requirements.

The compact Ethernet switch Ha-VIS eCon 4080GBT-BXT supports reliable network solutions even under environmental conditions of humidity, dust and vibrations. The 8 Port Gigabit switch enables cost-effective and fast expansion or modification of network infrastructures with high bandwidth requirements in rail vehicles.

With the Ha-VIS eCon 2000GX-I-A unmanaged Ethernet switches, HARTING provides high-performance Gigabit switches for end-to-end networking via ix-Industrial^®. With the compact and ultra-flat devices, limited mounting space can be optimally
utilized.

A special feature of the har-flex^® product family and modular manufacturing is the combination of signal and power contacts: the birth of the har-flex^® Hybrid. Thus, compact and versatile connectivity solutions can be implemented that are ideal for miniaturised PCBs. har-flex^® Hybrid PCB connectors are available in straight and angled versions, so they can be used in applications with parallel boards (mezzanine), with extender cards, and in the motherboard-to-daughtercard configuration. You can save space and effort when using hybrid PCB connectors: They are ideal for modular IO systems and other miniaturised control applications.

In addition to the standard har-flex^® in 1.27 mm pitch, the har-flex^® product family also offers connectors in 2.54 mm pitch. har-flex^® Power has been specifically developed for transmitting high currents from 18 A to 29 A. The modular production allows the flexible number of poles (from 2 to 12). Users can also choose between SMT and THR versions for the power contacts. har-flex^® Power PCB connectors are available in straight and angled versions, so they can be used in applications with parallel boards (mezzanine), with extender cards, and in the motherboard-to-daughtercard configuration.

This new innovative Connector system allows the designer to create a board-to-board connector exactly in line with his requirements. In the online configurator he can select the modules in quantity and order as needed, can download all necessary data and samples are available from a single unit.

Until now, only cable-to-board connections were possible with SEK. These new female connectors for the PCB open up completely new applications for users of SEK connectors when using board-to-board connections. Mezzanine and motherboard-to-daughtercard applications can now also be implemented.

The new coding system for D-Sub is a safe way to prevent improper mating. Thus, it reduces downtime and repairs on the device. The robust mechanical coding is available for sizes 1 and 2. In addition to the 36 different mechanical coding variants, it provides an additional colour differentiation, which facilitates the assignment of different mating partners. Suitable for any D-Sub-based interface.

The AWG 22 variant of the HARTING ix Industrial^® connector (according to IEC 61076-3-124) adds a third IDC option for connecting cables to HARTING's growing ix Industrial^® portfolio. This product is particularly important for PROFINET applications. Since June 2021, HARTING's ix Industrial^® type A is an official mating face for PROFINET applications. Thus, PROFINET users can now also benefit from the HARTING ix Industrial^®. HARTING ix Industrial^®: the future of miniaturised Industrial Ethernet.

HARTING ix Industrial^®: the miniaturised interface according to IEC 61076-3-124. The perfect solution when minimal installation space is available in Industrial Ethernet (type A) as well as for signals and serial BUS systems (type B). A 70 % smaller device socket compared to the familiar RJ45: This saves valuable space in the device. The new angled cable connector now saves even more space outside the device.

Mini PushPull is the perfect IP65/IP67 housing for the HARTING ix industrial^®. It combines the well-known advantages of HARTING's PushPull technology with the robust miniaturised Ethernet interface according to IEC 61076-3-124. The capabilities of the HARTING Mini PushPull ix industrial^® interface are highlighted in industrial Ethernet (type A) as well as in signals and serial BUS systems (type B).

HARTING is expanding its wide portfolio for railway applications with two UIC-558-compliant interfaces (13 and 18 pole inserts) and an additional solution with a 22-pole insert + PE for the inter-car jumper. The new series of connectors is used to connect remote control and information cables on locomotive-hauled passenger trains. These lifelines for the rail vehicles are used to transmit signals and data. This enables, for example, remotely switched lighting, the opening and closing of doors, and the transmission of acoustic information or binary data packets.

For use in demanding environments, HARTING's T1 Industrial^® interface is now also available in the familiar M12 format. The Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology achieves Industrial Ethernet transmission speeds of up to 10 GBit/s over only one twisted pair of wires. This saves space, resources and costs. Thinner cables and smaller connectors enable efficient Ethernet connections at the industrial field level. This makes the IIoT a reality and achieves TCP/IP communications all the way from the sensor to the cloud.

The IEC standard 61076-2-010 finally introduces an industry-wide uniform push-pull locking system for circular connectors. The slow screw-in process has become obsolete. Secure locking is achieved without checking the torque. The use of tools is not necessary. PushPull is the robust locking device for the railway environment.

M12 circular connectors with K-coding provide up to 630 V and 12 A power supplies via a space-saving interface. This makes them ideal for supplying power to many devices and smaller drives. In addition to the classic screw locking, the M12 Power in K-coding is available with the tool-free PushPull locking that complies with the international standard IEC 61076-2-010.

M12 mating faces are established for Data and Signal transmission. Users can rely on IP protection, plug-in reliability, robustness, and EMC safety. Additionally, users can now benefit from a standardized PushPull locking system according to IEC 61076-2-010.

Featuring simple, fast and safe contacting, the Han^® S 200 system cabling is the perfect termination for the front wiring on modular battery storage systems. These cabling solutions enable high power transmission with up to 200 A and 1500 V DC or 1000 AC. To eliminate
the risk of improper mating there exists coloured variants that are additionally mechanically coded.

The trend towards miniaturisation is omnipresent, demanding that objects, such as flat mobile devices, displays, controllers, cameras and sensors become smaller and smaller. With this panel feed through assembly based on a using HARTING ix Industrial^® and M12 X-coded connectors, HARTING offers a solution that, on the one hand, follows the miniaturisation trend and, on the other hand, combines IP65/67 characteristics with the familiar M12 mating face of industrial applications.

WLAN on-board networks in trains require stable and interference-free networks, and this can be realized with fiber optic connections. These are very sensitive to soiling or even damage when the connection is disconnected and mated. With the help of HARTING lens modules, in combination with the Han-Modular^® connector series, an insensitive and protected fiber optic plug connection can be realized.

For inter-vehicle jumper connections, HARTING develops tailor-made solutions that meet individual requirements. As a solution provider of innovative components, consultant, service provider and system supplier, we accompany our customers into the digital future, from customer inquiry to series delivery.