Espelkamp / Hannover, June 2021 — In the Han-Modular® series, HARTING offers numerous connectors with which the energy efficiency of machines and systems can be sustainably increased. The latest example of this is the Han® 300 A module. It fits into the classic development goal for energy storage systems of enabling more capacity with less weight. Today's energy storage systems often operate with outputs of 200 A / 800 V DC. Future applications with higher energy density require transmissions of 300 A / 1200 V DC and more. The Han® 300 A module is the appropriate interface. The Han® 300 A module is suitable for connecting new energy storage units, but also for upgrading existing systems (as this plug-in is compatible with the Han® 200 A module). Equipped with touch-proof contacts, it can be connected directly to the rail or integrated into drawer systems (MCC). The M12 connector format is new in the Han-Modular® range. Two connectors, X- or D-coded, fit into one module. In this way, it is possible, for example, to integrate 10 Gbit/s Ethernet into a modular interface in a particularly compact, space-saving way. Compared to conventional RJ45 solutions, the M12 interface is considerably more robust. All common bus systems can be easily adapted, including Profibus, Profinet, CAN, Ethernet Cat. 5 and Cat. 6A. The trends towards greater digitalisation and modularisation will also continue to grow: the Han® Shielded Power Module is a space-saving and easy-to-maintain alternative to permanently connected shielded power cables. The module has three power contacts (16 A/400 V) and is suitable for connecting frequency-controlled drives, for example. In addition, the series has also been supplemented with an EMC-protected module for signal transmission: With its 360° shielding, the Han® Shielded Module Basic not only offers good shielding, but also enables many connections in a compact installation space. Up to 27 shielded D-Sub contacts with 4 A/32 V can be connected per module. There are already several solutions for 360° shielded data transmission in the Han-Modular® program, including the Han® Megabit module. What is new, however, is an adapter for the module with which it can be plugged into printed circuit boards. The module has 8 data pins and a shielding contact and enables Ethernet transmission with two lines according to Cat. 5 or with one line according to Cat. 6A. With the introduction of the Han® Pneumatic Double Module, a new HARTING module for compressed air transmission will be launched in the current quarter. The contacts of this interface have a larger connection range of 8 or 10 mm. This enables the design of compressed air transmission with sufficient capacity to serve valve islands for different consumers. In addition, the double module is also easy to assemble: a push-in solution with the proven quick connection technology (Ø outer diameter) and, as an alternative, a conventional pneumatic connection for the hose connection (Ø inner diameter). The combination can be inserted into the module without tools. With this module, HARTING is now further expanding its range of compressed air interfaces: systems with internally and externally calibrated pneumatic hose of 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10 mm can now be reliably installed using pneumatic modules. Contact: HARTING BV Larenweg 44 5234 KA 's-Hertogenbosch Tel.: 073-6410404 Website: www.HARTING.com