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Sensor/actuator Junction Boxes

Thursday, June 23, 2005

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Sensor/actuator Junction Boxes

The new 757 Series of sensor/actuator junction boxes is IP67/68 rated and designed to safely extend control cabinet functions on a machine or process and into the field. Engineers can choose junction boxes with 4, 6, or 8 ports per box with either 4 or 5 poles per port. (Five-pole versions allow 2 signal lines per port.) The master cable can be configured via a M23 connector or, in the pre-cable version, pre-installed. The M23 connector version allows users to connect and disconnect the master cable. With an IP67 rating, this version resists dust and the effects of immersion to 15 cm and 1 m. The pre-cabled version features an IP68 rating, which means that it protects against dust and long periods of immersion under pressure. Master and sensor/actuator cables are PUR halogen-free and meet UL94 V-0 requirements. Thanks to its PUR properties, the cables are well suited for high flexing, bending, and torsion stress applications and are resistant to oil, grease, coolants, and other aggressive substances. The cables are designed to be halogen-free in an effort to ensure safety in environments where fire is a risk. For example, the material features no corrosive emissions, no toxic gases, no flame propagation, and low smoke emission. Furthermore, the junction boxes, which consist of polyamide 6.6, are halogen-free, silicon-free, and rated to UL 94V-0. Additional features include a spacer accessory designed to ease installation via a modular manifold mounting structure and LED indication for power and signal status. Marking tags and holders are included for each connection point to aid in circuit identification. The 757 line of junction boxes is well suited for a variety of applications, such as robotics, machine tool, assembly machines, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, and shipbuilding. Ranging in price from $50 to $150, the series is available from stock.


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