In addition to the acoustic "click", the Visual Safety Indicator confirms that the conductor is safely
connected
Device connectors with innovative SNAP IN connection technology
As a pioneer in electrical connectivity, Weidmüller brought the first PCB terminals onto the market back in
the
1960s. With the new modular product concept OMNIMATE® 4.0, Weidmüller is
reinventing the connector and moving
towards the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for device connection technology. In the long term, almost
any
combination of signal, power, data or even hybrid and smart interfaces can be created through a simple
selection
process in the Weidmüller Configurator (WMC).
The internal consolidation of the individual I/O modules is so
fast that they are dispatched within a few days.
This is even the case for individualised products, from
single
samples to series production orders.
With their basic design, the new OMNIMATE® 4.0 connectors are constructed as
prefabricated individual I/O
modules which the user can combine thanks to the wide range of flexible options.
The connectors are
available
with 2 to 12 poles and from a batch size of one. Depending on the application and the needs of the device
developer, the connector is planned and manufactured according to the customer's individual requirements –
easily configured via the Weidmüller Configurator which integrates seamlessly into the digital customer
process.
For the first time, the innovative SNAP IN connection technology is being used in device connectors and is
revolutionising the wiring of devices.
With the SNAP IN technology, flexible, stranded-wire conductors
without
crimped-on wire-end ferrules can be simply inserted into the open connection point, without having to open
the
contact point (wire ready). One "click" is all it takes to establish a secure connection. In addition to the
acoustic confirmation by the clearly audible "click", the Visual Safety Indicator pops outwards to visually
confirm that the conductor is safely connected. No tools are required.
The connection can withstand even
harsh
environmental conditions with severe shaking and vibrations. By simply activating the lever, the operator
can
open the connection point again and remove the connected conductor. At the same time, the Visual Safety
Indicator moves back to its original position. The connection is "ready to use" again. This makes SNAP IN
the
fastest and most cost-efficient connection technology. Flexible design and optimum handling – OMNIMATE® 4.0
connectors meet this challenge with flying colours. OMNIMATE® 4.0 users
benefit from a simple, compact and
pluggable connection solution for many devices – whether as signal interfaces for industrial controllers or
drive technology applications.
