Wired connectivity products for harsh environments available now

L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand, has added various Bulgin wired connectivity products for harsh environments. These include power entry modules, circular power connectors, circular data connectors, push-button switches, battery holders, and fuse holders.

Most of the company’s new Bulgin products are made to withstand harsh environments, with ingress protection ratings such as IP69K, IP68, and IP66. This makes them excellent for applications such as industrial, commercial, marine/wastewater, transportation, medical, agricultural, and food processing.

The flange-mount PEMs are C14 style AC outlets with a choice of 6.3mm quick-connect or 2.8mm solder terminal connections. Each has a spare fuse holder for immediate replacement when needed.

The Bulgin circular power connectors come in mating plug-and-socket pairs, with options for 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, or 25 contact configurations. They have an IP68 or a food-processing-grade IP69K rating with waterproof wiring and can handle up to 12A and 277V.

The circular data connectors are inline or chassis-mount and come in Ethernet or USB versions. They have an IP68 or IP69K rating with waterproof wiring. Other advantages include a damage-resistant alignment feature and EMI protection for noise immunity.

The panel-mount push-button switches are panel-sealed to IP66 or IP68 specifications. They are a single-contact push design, have integral supply resistors and TVS protection, and are vandal-resistant. Their bright daylight LEDs come in several colour options and LED ring illumination.

The removable/latching drawer-style battery holders include options for AA, C, D, or nine-volt (PP3) batteries, and they can be wired in series or pairs. Mounting options cover PCB, panel or base. There are multi-up versions for holding multiple batteries at once.

The snap-fit-mount fuse holders handle fuse sizes 5mm x 20mm and protect them with panel-sealed IP68 or IP66 ratings. They provide a captive drawer, integral protection against electric shock, and bayonet screwdriver release.

“You get the best of two worlds with this wide new offering,” said product line manager Dan Rebeck. “You get products made by Bulgin, which is renowned for its designs that stand up to severe environments. And you get L-com’s unrivalled fast delivery and customer service.”