New series of connectors targets agricultural machinery

RS Components now offers a new series of ISOBUS circular connectors manufactured by Amphenol. The key application area for the series of cable connector sockets is in agricultural and forestry vehicles, as the series provides a standardised connection that adheres to ISO 11783-2. The standard defines the physical layer for twisted, non-shielded quad-cable operating in a 250kbit/s serial data network for control and communications between agricultural or forestry tractors, and machinery and their implements, whether these devices are mounted, semi-mounted, towed or self-propelled. A principal feature of the series of nine-pole cable-mount circular connectors is its two size eight power contacts for 6, 10 and 16mm² wire gauge. Offering rapid and secure assembly, cable connector variants in the series also include field-installable devices, as well as over-moulded cable assemblies. Rated for 24V operation, the series also meets IP67 and IP69K ratings to guard against water and dust ingress.