TE Connectivity Introduces the Circular Hybrid Connector – CHC
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, provides a circular hybrid connector (CHC), primarily for use in controllers for hydraulic and pneumatic valves. TE’s CHC has 8 power and 4 data contacts and is designed for real-time machine automation applications that require a high-performance data connection and power up to 10 A. The connector delivers highly reliable connection technology and meets the demanding durability and quality requirements of real-time Ethernet applications in industrial automation. Using a retrofit platform, the CHC also offers optional inserts with 11 contacts plus PE (protected earth). Engineered for industrial applications with fast communication, the CHC connector meets the VARAN standard (Versatile Automation Random Access Network), the Industrial Ethernet-based protocol used in factory automation. Typical applications include welding, stamping, milling and injection molding operations. “With power and data in one connector, TE customers can achieve a higher degree of design flexibility, especially for manufacturers of injection molding machines,” said Wenbo Zhou, TE Connectivity product manager. “The VARAN-Bus standard compatibility allows the CHC to support fast change-over times through its simplified cabling, reducing installation time by up to 50 percent.”