The connectivity specialist ESCHA extends its M12x1-product program for power transmission. In addition to the already available connection- and junction cables as well as junction modules, device interfaces are now available. The new receptacles were designed in four various coding types. The combination of connectors, junction modules, and device interfaces provide for a permanent, decentral, and structured wiring of the power supply similar to a bus wiring from switch cabinet to terminal device. ESCHA designates this approach as "Power follows Bus".
The trend towards compact power supply via M12x1
As electronic devices are getting more and more compact, there is a rising demand for a similar compact power supply via the standardized and industrially proven M12x1-interface according to IEC 61076-2-111. Thus, ESCHA continues extending its existing product program designated "M12x1 Power". As a supplement to the already available connection-and junction cables in overmolded or field-wireable versions as well as to the T-, H-, and h-junctions, device interfaces in several variants are now available. Namely, with S-coding (630V, 12A), T-coding (63V, 12A), L-coding (63V, 16A) and K-coding (630V, 12A, 4+PE). In addition, these are available as several versions for the front panel-, back panel- or PCB assembly as well as wire variants for wire cross-sections of 1.5mm² and 2.5mm².
All ESCHA M12x1-Power-components were completely redesigned and are water- and dustproof in mounted condition according to protection classes IP65, IP67, and IP68. They are designed so as to meet the UL2237 requirements. They facilitate a large extension of power distribution due to a connection cross-section up to 2.5mm². A big advantage – particularly in case of DC-voltage distribution – is the low voltage drop in contrast to small cross sections.