The T-connector is an IP65-classified, prewired connector where two or more electromechanical switches, VS4128, are serially connected to provide one common output.
A decentralised 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 connector, it is also simple to convert from a centralised to a decentralised vacuum system, since the existing software for a centralised 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 is quickly installed with standard male to female M12 eurofast cable assemblies. The device requires no settings and has a compact and robust design with industry-standard M12 eurofast connections.