The new T-connector from PIAB Vacuum Technologies is an IP65 classified pre-wired connector where two or more electro-mechanical switches, VS4128, are serially connected to provide one common output.
A decentralized vacuum system with several vacuum switches and output signals can be “reduced” to just one input signal for the PLC or BUS-I/O.
With the T-connector it is also simple to convert from a centralized to a new decentralized vacuum system, since the existing software for a centralized vacuum pump system with maybe one or two vacuum feedback signals does not need to be changed.
Applications for the T-connector can be found in many industries with a high degree of automation, and where there is a need for vacuum sensing on each suction cup for maximum safety and elimination of scrapped parts. Examples are the aircraft, automotive, furniture, white-goods and glass industries.
The T-connector can be quickly installed with standard male to female M12 eurofast cable assemblies. Requires no settings and has a compact and robust design with Industry Standard M12 eurofast connections.