October 23, 2012 – HARTING introduces the Han-Power T connectivity solution to help industry decentralize plant process design. The T-shaped Han-Power T connection system makes it easy to assemble a modular power bus that supplies power and control to multiple devices from a single cable line. That translates into time and cost savings for electrical connections in applications like assembly and conveyor lines. Intelligent motor control units can be located directly alongside the machine or conveyor path.
A key aspect of this modular connection design is the ease of installing and servicing the various cable drops off the single main line. Instead of two different connectors for power and control, a single Han-Power T connector has an internal contact arrangement custom-tailored for both types of wiring. Power and control lines traverse the "top" part of the T as feed-throughs, while drops to individual drive motors exit the connector via the "down leg" of the T. As a result, on-site installation and troubleshooting time is reduced, along with the high costs and wiring errors common in hardwired solutions. The control lines use a smaller wire size than the power lines to conserve on copper usage.
The customizable Han-Power T system is rated for up to 600VAC power service, and up to 250V signal service. Power and signal inserts are available in different configurations for different wire sizes and current-carrying capacity. For added safety, there is a locking clip on the Han-Power T connectors, which prevents inadvertent disconnection while the system is powered up.
The HARTING Technology Group, privately owned and based in Germany, employs approximately 3,400 people globally across more than 40 subsidiaries and branch offices. With production facilities in Europe, Asia and the United States, the HARTING portfolio of connectivity solutions focuses on multiple levels, from the machine to the device and into the communication infrastructure. The US plant in Elgin, Illinois is one of three HARTING locations that manufactures the HIS product line (HARTING Integrated Solutions/backplanes) and custom cable assemblies. The company’s core business is intelligent and high-performance connection technology. HARTING works in almost all industrial markets with a focus on requirements for robust, reliable connectivity solutions.