Connectivity for

Industrial Sensors

HARTING provides I/O connectors for the transmission of power, signal, and data to and from sensors. Smart connector design enables easy installation and space savings.

Application
Products

HARTING connectors are used for powering and transferring data to and from the sensors.  Our connector portfolio supports design needs for miniaturization, robustness, and higher data transfer rates.

Connectivity for Sensors

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Sensors

Metric Circular Connectors & Cordsets

 

 

Wide range of metric circular connectors and cordsets in sizes M8, M12, 7/8", M17 and M23 with coding options A, B, D, L, P, S, X, and Y.  Available as completed cordsets (M8, M12, and M23) or individual components.  

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M12 PushPull


 

The M12 PushPull adds PushPull locking technology to a metric circular connector, simplifying installation as well as reducing the space needed for plugging in the connector. 

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M12 with Magnetics

M12 Magnetics

M12 with Magnetics combines the transformer directly into the M12 connector on the board, reducing required space on board and number of components needed for sourcing. 

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Quick Links to Recommended Connectors for Sensors
Metric Circular Connectors Available in sizes M8, M12, 7/8", M17 and M23 with coding options A, B, D, L, P, S, X, and Y.
Metric Circular Cordsets Available in sizes M8, M12, and M23 with coding options A, B, D, L, P, S, X, and Y.
M12 PushPull Simplify installation and save space around the connector with integrated PushPull functionality.
M12 with Magnetics Reduces space and required components by using M12 connectors with integrated magnetics.

Design Considerations / Trends for Industrial Sensors

The below table refers to frequent design considerations / trends important for engineers designing industrial sensors.  The recommended products you found above are included and rated for how well they fit these trends.  

Miniaturization
High Data Transfer Rate
Robustness
Definition
Sensors are becoming smaller / more compact in order to add more functionality or save space. Smaller components help reduce the size .
Sensors need to be able to transfer high amounts of data as quickly as possible. Connectors must be rated to handle the high transfer rates.
All components for sensors operating in industrial environments should have an IP rating suitable for that environment to ensure reliability.
Metric Circular Connectors
M8 D-code (30% smaller than M12 D-Code) and Y-Code hybrid versions available in addition to standard options
IP65/67 Ratings
Metric Circular Cordsets
M8 D-code (30% smaller than M12 D-Code) and Y-Code hybrid versions available in addition to standard options
Up to 10 Gbit/s
IP65/67 Ratings
M12 PushPull
Reduces space needed around the connector
Up to 10 Gbit/s
IP65/67
M12 with Magnetics
Save board space with magnetics integrated into the connector
Up to 10 Gbit/s
IP65/67 with M12 housings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an industrial sensor?

A industrial sensor is a device used on a piece of industrial equipment for detecting physical phenomenon like light, vibration, temperature, humidity, etc... 

In the broadest definition detects events or changes in its environment and sends the information to other electronics, like a PLC, which will make decisions based on input coming from the sensor. 

 

 

Quick Links to HARTING Offerings
Components and Standard Cordsets Show HARTING's portfolio includes a wide range of connectivity components and standard system cabling, including Han® Industrial connectors, board connectors, I/O connectors, Ethernet components and switches.
Full Connectivity Solutions and Custom Cabling HARTING offers full cabling and custom solutions including wire harnesses and cable assemblies, modified products, box builds, and market-specific solutions.
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