What commonalities do hydraulic shovels, bulldozers and threshing machines share?
Each example of the above equipment operates in challenging environments where establishing reliable connections is highly difficult. The likelihood of disrupted operations from a single loose connection can be greatly minimized by selecting the appropriate connectivity solution.
The Cinch ModICE (Modular Integrated Connector Enclosure) product line from PEI-Genesis is engineered for the harsh environment of heavy equipment. They are sealed to both IP67 and IP69K, making them resistant to water, moisture, mud, dust, chemicals and similar contaminants. Cinch ModICE enclosures remain sealed when exposed to heavy shock and vibration, and their operating temperature ranges from -40° C to 85° C. The enclosures even remain sealed when harness connectors are not mated.
Additionally, the Cinch ModICE enclosures are highly modular. The enclosures are available in three sizes: (ME, SE and LE) and have compatible snap-in headers that include an integrated PCB connector. The base interconnect technology for the Cinch ModICE is the 1.5 mm SHS System, with panel-mount PCB connectors available in multiple keying and color configurations to simplify assembly. SHS harness connectors mate to SHS headers and have push-to-seat terminals, terminal position assurance and integrated wire grommet seals with a protective back plate.
The ModICE line of products includes options for one or two integrated heat sinks, breather vents and headers with integrated ferrite filtering. In addition, blank headers are available for specific customer
Source: PEI-Genesis applications.
The Cinch ModICE SE/LE enclosures offer efficient control module protection and have proven highly reliable for heavy equipment data transfer and management applications. The SE enclosure has a board size of 4.50 inches x 4.60 inches and is available with header configurations of 18, 30 and 48 I/O. The LE board size is larger at 6.00 inches x 6.10 inches and offers header configurations of 30, 48 and 60 I/O. Additionally, both are available with integrated heat shrink.
The Cinch ModICE ME enclosures are ideal for a smaller PCB board size of approximately 4.00 inches x 3.35 inches and a main connector supporting 12, 20, 24, 32 and 40 I/O header configurations.
PEI-Genesis can value-add these connectors to fit specific application requirements, providing a reliable, quick-turn solution.
