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HARTING’s T1 Industrial delivers the benefits of Single Pair Ethernet

Experts have suggested that Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) will be one of the technological cornerstones that help to shape the success of the IIoT. The factory of the future will require high data streams and the industrial sector needs connectivity solutions which adapt themselves to increasingly growing demands.

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Up until now, industrial Ethernet has only been able to reach the control level before it needs to switch to BUS systems via gateways. SPE, delivered via HARTING’s T1 Industrial connector, allows equipment to connect via end-to-end IP-based
communications right up into the field level.

The T1 Industrial supplies both data and power via Power over Data Line (PoDL) across a single pair of wires in an IEC 63171-6 industrial interface. This brings Ethernet from the cloud to every sensor – enabling Industry 4.0.

Innovative aspects of the T1 include the space-saving and weight-reduction benefits achieved by the move to a single pair of wires. This means the compact T1 can be easily incorporated into smaller products and Ethernet interfaces can be designed onto simple sensors, cameras, reading/ID devices or similar miniaturised equipment.

Furthermore, by reducing the amount of copper wiring required, the T1 delivers weight savings of 1.6kg for every 100 metres of cable used.

Read the full article in the October issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.