Cabinets needing a great deal of wiring represent a major challenge for cabinet builders, which is why an equal amount of wiring is required for standardised series cabinets in machine construction, plant manufacture, process control engineering and shipbuilding. The new TERMSERIES interface adaptor from Weidmüller guarantees rapid cabinet equipment, offering a compact solution for faster signal wiring. Generally speaking, more wiring translates into a longer throughput time in electrical cabinets. Thanks to Plug & Play, the interface adaptor for TERMSERIES relays shortens both the wiring times and the throughput times too. To this end, the user inserts pre-assembled lines between the I/O cards of the control and interface level and simply connects them to the TERMSERIES interface adaptor. With its universal fit, the interface adaptor cuts an impressive figure when used together with the identically shaped TERMSERIES products, as it really does save on space. Thanks to its symmetrical design, the interface adaptor can be plugged onto both the TERMSERIES' coil connections and its contact connections. The interface adaptor's new contact system creates a spring-loaded effect, thus guaranteeing permanent contact at all times - even in the event of vibrations. Furthermore, the adaptor visually and audibly snaps into place, providing the user with feedback and indicating that the adaptor is perfectly fixed into the relay block.
The new interface adaptor allows for connection to a multitude of I/O cards. Standardised ribbon cable plug-in connections mean that pre-assembled cable types from the Weidmüller Interface system can be connected. The auxiliary voltage can be quickly and safely fed in thanks to the TOP connection with "PUSH IN" technology. Duplicate connections guarantee simple bridging too.
Also, users can utilise both positive- and negative-switching logic in a single device. With the potential changeover switch for the lower level, the interface adaptor can be used for positive- and negative-switching logic. The potential changeover switch itself is located between the contact rows of the interface adaptor. It can be used to change the potential of the lower contact series to the "+" or "-" potential of the supply voltage.
Weidmüller is providing its new interface adaptor in four variants: TIA F10, TIA SUBD 15S, TIAL F10 and TIAL F20. All four variants are suitable for input and output logic. The TIA F10, TIA SUBD 15S and TIAL F20 adaptor variants are versions for the 6.4 mm TERMSERIES base, while the TIAL F10 variant is for the 12.8 mm TERMSERIES base. TIA F10 and TIAL F10 are designed as 10-pin connectors (pursuant to DIN EN 60603-13), TIA SUBD 15S is a 15-pin Sub-D plug (pursuant to DIN 41652 / IEC 60807) and TIAL F20 is a 20-pin connector (pursuant to DIN EN 60603-13).
Weidmüller's MultiCard markers make for reliable and clear wiring. They can be used to clearly mark connections, reliably assign contacts and practically create customised marking.
TERMSERIES interface adaptors can also be combined with u-remote, the remote I/O system, whether connecting u-remote DO sub-assemblies using form-fit cable sets or for TERMSERIES relays.
The extremely slim relay modules and solid-state relays of Weidmüller's TERMSERIES take up very little space on the mounting rail, as they measure a mere 6.4 mm and 12.8 mm wide. The powerful relay modules and solid-state relays, which can be combined in any way imaginable, reliably switch loads of up to 250 V at 8 A. Depending on their requirements, customers can opt for products featuring fixed voltage inputs or a unique multi-voltage input from 24 V to 230 V UC. TERMSERIES modules are available with screw or tension clamp connection technology as options.