October 23, 2014 - Belden announces RSCIS 4D/9 and BRSCIS 4D/9 industrial Ethernet connections that feature insulation-displacement connector (IDC) technology for a highly-reliable and efficient data connection in unforgiving environments. Two versions of the Lumberg Automation connectors are available, each with specific features for certain applications:
- The RSCIS 4D/9 connectors are designed specifically to meet the safety and quality needs of automotive, machine building and material handling applications, and will also carry UL’s seal of quality in the near future.
- The BRSCIS 4D/9 connectors are proven for use in railway applications – according to Europe’s stringent DIN EN requirements – where vibration and inflammability are major concerns when it comes to transportation system reliability and the safety of the people traveling.
To offer network engineers, system integrators and machine builders the most efficient solution for establishing EtherNet/IP and PROFINET connections in the field, the new connectors feature an innovative, patented IDC technology – which no longer requires installers to strip the wire of insulation before connecting. Through this concept, the connectors also require minimum force, saving both time and effort during assembly and mounting. Additional benefits of the connectors include a new left-hand thread between the connector and IDC body, which allows for fool-proof attachment to other interfaces.
“Our customers not only want connectors that can withstand the harshest conditions, but also need a product that’s easy to install, saves time, is flexible and improves their network’s efficiency and reliability,” said Fabian Seymer, product manager at Belden. “We’ve designed these new connectors with those needs in mind – resulting in a small size with fool-proof mounting characteristics – to make them easier to handle and install while out in the field.”
“We also know many applications face space constraints,” adds Seymer. “Our new connectors are approximately 10 percent smaller in diameter than the market standard for IDC connectors, which will make them easier to handle and install in tight spaces.”
About Belden
Belden Inc., a global leader in high-quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today’s applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia.