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Turning customer wish lists into concrete solutions HARTING for transportation
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Inter- Car Connection Systems
Riding the rails without a driver
HARTING IP 20 inter-car connection systems
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Rail Communications
Complete Ethernet backbone solution for rail vehicles
Connectors for automatic train control systems
HARTING sCon 3000 in digital camera systems
HARTING junction box enhances Ethernet network reliability
The big picture with the HARTING eCon 4080-B1 Ethernet switch
Reliable performance in a harsh ­environment: Han® connectors
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Compact, modular traction power converter connectors
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Tr a c t i o n
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RFID freight car identification
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Stationary Installation
Railway asset monitoring – maximum precision at top speed
HARTING Backplanes guarantee reliable signal transmission
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Turning customer wish lists
into concrete solutions
The HARTING Technology Group, which has its corporate headquarters in Espelkamp, Germany, develops tailored
electrical and electronic connector solutions and products for power distribution, data transmission and networking
applications. Founded in 1945, HARTING currently has more than 3,000 employees worldwide. As the knowledge and
information society continues to evolve, networking with customers, suppliers and technology/business partners
plays an increasingly crucial role in the domestic and international marketplace. HARTING has subsidiaries in
27 countries, which are located in close proximity to the customer base and markets. A local presence gives HARTING
the opportunity to keep its ear to the ground and react quickly as situations change and developments move forwards.
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HARTING Subsidiary company
Our goal is top performance
While connectors guarantee functionality, they are by
no means mere accessories. They form a core element
of today’s optical and electrical connectivity and infrastructure technology, and support modular machine
and system design in a wide range of user industries.
Connector reliability makes a crucial contribution to
the problem-free operation of production, telecommunications and medical systems and in a whole host of
other applications as well. The ongoing development
of our technologies protects customer investment and
ensures long-term functionality.
Close proximity to the customer
The increasing level of industrialization around the
world creates expanding markets characterized by very
diverse requirements. What they all have in common,
however, is the attempt to achieve perfection, workflow
efficiency and reliable technology, and this is exactly
what HARTING can deliver – in Europe, America and
Asia. The HARTING team at our international subsidiaries takes on a partnership role in the customer relationship. These professionals offer consultancy during the
initial product development phase to ensure that our
customers have access to the best possible solutions
for their products.
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HARTING Representatives
The local team acts as the interface to corporate development and production organizations. Our customers
around the world can always rely on the outstanding
quality of our products.
Our vision: Pushing Performance
HARTING delivers components which work very well
together. However, in order to give our customers the
best possible solution, HARTING can go even further to
become an integral part of the value-add process. Our
portfolio includes cable assemblies, control racks and
ready-to-go operator consoles. Our goal is maximum
benefit to the customer with no compromises.
Quality enhances reliability and creates confidence
The HARTING brand stands for exceptional quality
around the world. This high standard of performance
is the result of focused, non-compromising quality
management that is certified and audited on a regular basis for compliance to EN ISO 9001, EMAS and
ISO 14001:2004. We take a proactive approach to new
requirements, and HARTING ranks as the first rail
equipment supplier to receive the new IRIS quality
certificate.
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HARTING technology creates added value for customers
HARTING products are at work 24/7, worldwide. Systems
function reliably wherever HARTING is part of the equation. Intelligent connectors, sophisticated infrastructure
solutions and well-engineered network systems reflect
HARTING’s expertise and craftsmanship. The HARTING
Technology Group has nurtured close customer relationships for many years to become one of the world’s
leading suppliers of connectivity technology. Beyond
satisfying market demand for basic functionality, we
also offer specific, innovative solutions to meet individual customer needs. Our solutions offer long-term
value, protect the customer investment and enable the
customer to achieve high value add.
Choosing HARTING means entering an innovative,
complex world of concepts and ideas
HARTING has the standard tools and basic technology
you would expect from a company that develops costoptimized connectivity and network solutions for a wide
range of applications. But there is more to the story
than that. HARTING leverages its broad experience base
to create new solutions while ensuring continuity at
the same time. HARTING taps into a wealth of research
and application resources to maintain its technology
leadership. Examples of HARTING’s expertise include
microstructure technology, 3D mounting and connector
technology and high-temperature and high-frequency
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solutions that are deployed in telecommunications and
automation networks, the automotive industry as well as
in industrial sensor and actuator applications. HARTING
supplies innovative RFID and wireless technology in
addition to packaging and housings made of plastic,
aluminum and stainless steel.
HARTING overcomes technology barriers
HARTING fully utilizes the resources of its extensive
technology pool to develop practical solutions for its customers. HARTING offers components and comprehensive
solutions for industrial networking in manufacturing
automation applications, hybrid interface solutions for
wireless telecommunications infrastructure, 3D circuit
carriers with superfine structures and cable assemblies
for high-temperature applications in the automotive industry. Our products are tailored to individual customer
needs. We create cost effective solutions ranging from
fabricated cable solutions, completely populated backplanes and board system carriers all the way through
to fully wired and tested control consoles.
Simulation tools, test and diagnostic systems and a
scanning electron microscope are available in our central lab (EN 45001 certified) to support our engineers as
they develop the next generation of interface solutions
which comply with tomorrow’s HF and EMC requirements. The selection of materials and manufacturing
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techniques is based on lifecycle and environmental
considerations, as well as product and process compatibility.
generation and transportation industries. HARTING is
familiar with the full range of applications for these
technologies.
HARTING – practical expertise with a synergy effect
Over the years, HARTING has acquired an in-depth
understanding of the application environment for
connectivity systems which are used in the telecommunications, computer, networking, medical equipment,
industrial automation, machine manufacturing, power
We always focus on the respective concrete applications. Outstanding quality is our trademark. Every
new solution which we develop is added to the HARTING
technology pool. We draw on this pool to create new
solutions and optimize the given specific customer
solution at hand. HARTING is synergy.
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HARTING for transportation
HARTING achieved a breakthrough with its revolution-
ary Han® industrial connector back in the 1950’s, and
it is currently playing a similar role with its portfolio
of network components that represent the ideal choice
for rail applications.
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A portfolio of more than 50 different Ethernet
devices
The HARTING portfolio includes more than 50 different
future-proof Ethernet devices offering excellent investment protection. All of these products are suitable for
rail applications and comply with European standard
EN 50155. Furthermore HARTING offers products for
use on buses. These products have European e1 type
approval issued by the German Federal Motor Vehicle
Bureau. The product spectrum ranges from 5-port
IP 20 hubs with RJ45 ports to configurable (managed)
10-port switches with M12 ports.
Stringent quality requirements
HARTING continues to play a leadership role in meeting
the needs to comply with the specific requirements of
rail applications. HARTING was the first company in
the world to be awarded an IRIS quality certificate.
Moreover, the major share of the HARTING railway
product portfolio has been approved by the French
railway operator SNCF.
The portfolio also includes M12 connectors with crimp
connectors for field installation that are compatible with
cabling which is commonly found in the rail industry.
These components form an indispensible part of stateof-the-air rail passenger information, video surveillance
and fully featured communications systems.
With products from the HARTING portfolio, plug-in
connectors can be configured for a wide range of communications solutions including standard bus systems
(e.g. CAN, MVB, WTB, FIP) and GBit Ethernet (cat6).
Han® connectors are the solution of choice for power
distribution applications including traction and auxiliary converters, brake, door and air-conditioning
subsystems and inter-car connections. Standardized
DIN and D-Sub PCB connectors and customized backplanes are also included in the product range. Han®
connectors comply with the requirements defined in
European specification TS 50467 (electrical connectors
for railway applications).
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eCon 7100-B
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Riding the rails
without a driver
A new transit system has been introduced in Korea. The K-AGT was developed by the Korea Railway Research Institute
in collaboration with Woojin Industrial Systems. The fully automatic light rail vehicle (LRV) operates without a driver.
Excellent climbing capabilities, very good curve handling characteristics and an environmentally friendly undercarriage with rubber wheels are some of the other outstanding features of the rail system. Busan Metropolitan City plans
to operate 102 new trains to replace buses on inter-city routes, and this will also help reduce air pollution.
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Han® K3/2
IP 68 inter-car connection
Complete connectivity solutions from HARTING
HARTING provided all of the connectivity systems for
the LRV including power and data connectors and
network components.
A Han® K3/2 connects the traction motor to the power
source. Highly compact axial screw terminals reduce the
time it takes to hook up the motor. Thanks to the IP 68
upper and lower housings, the connector does not take
up any additional space underneath the railcar body.
Audio and video signal distribution systems
Passenger information systems which distribute audio
and video signals in the interior compartments are
now standard equipment on most trains. The challenge is to find the best onboard signal distribution
solutions between the railway cars. The engineers
who developed the K-AGT prefer coaxial cable for this
application. Han® Coax E contacts in combination with
Han® 48 HPR upper and lower housings are the perfect
plug-in solution for coax inter-car connectivity. Han®
48 HPR upper and lower housings with a special frame
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were used for the Han® Coax E at the inter-car connection. Successful completion of vibration and ingress
testing reflect these components’ qualification for this
harsh environment.
HARTING 5-port ESC 67-10 TP05M Ethernet switches
were selected for the passenger information system as
well. These rugged, vibration-proof switches are ideal
for onboard applications.
Coordinated communications between the train and
the control center
DIN 41 612 compliant components have been designed
into the interfaces on the Train Control System (TCS)
that coordinates train operation and communications
between the train and the control center. HARTING
DIN 41 612 connectors are a standard solution for rail
signal transmission applications where high quality
and durability are essential.
HARTING offers tailor-made, high-quality products for
use in rail applications including rugged connectivity solutions and leading-edge networking equipment
such as Ethernet switches for passenger information
systems.
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HARTING IP 20
inter-car connection systems
Inter-car connection cables can be routed on the exterior or interior of rail vehicles. HARTING offers well-engineered
systems for both situations. Cables that are routed externally must offer IP 68 protection. Enclosed connector housings
are not necessary on internal cabling, where the connection between the cars is enclosed in a diaphragm. HARTING
has developed a special solution for these applications, which is based upon an ‘open’ Han® 24 HPR hood and which
offers a number of advantages.
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IP 20 inter-car connection
Dependable, cost-effective connections
The standard HPR housing has been approved by
the rail industry and is already in use in the field. A
threaded locking mechanism enhances stability and
provides good protection against shock and vibration.
Strain relief is achieved with a strain relief clip or a
corrugated hose adapter with strain relief. Shielding
from several cables can be attached to shielding rings
or clamping brackets to reduce cost. Instead of using
bulkhead or surface mounted housings, the interface at
the car end is screwed directly onto a mounting plate,
which results in a significant reduction in cost and
weight.
successful Han-Modular®-series. The Han DD® module
is used for analogue and digital data signal transmission, and the Han® 46 EE monoblock is designed for
medium-power applications.
Corrugated hoses which protect the cables are attached
to the open hood using M40 threaded connections.
Fully preassembled and tested inter-car cables
For this project HARTING supplies a fully preassembled
and tested inter-car connection, pluggable from both
sides by using the described open hood. HARTING additionally supplies mounting plates which are attached
to the walls of the cars.
The most popular module for the MVB and WTB signal
is the Han Quintax® module which is part of the highly
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Complete Ethernet backbone solution
for rail vehicles
An increasing number of electrical and electronic
components are being installed on board trains to
meet increasingly demanding customer expectations
and exploit the capabilities of advanced technologies.
Suitable interconnect solutions are needed for the electrical and electronic components in the new passenger
infotainment, safety, automatic passenger counting and
onboard computer systems.
High-speed signal and data transmission
Highs-speed signal and data transmission is one of
the key engineering challenges on state-of-the-art
trains, and Ethernet delivers viable solutions. A central
backbone is installed on board these trains to support
structured Ethernet networks, and HARTING switches
are the ideal choice for these applications.
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Preassembled inter-car connection
eCon 7050 - B
Ethernet switches and the Ethernet Backbone
HARTING’s expertise in seamless cabling systems extends well beyond the company’s broad Ethernet switch
portfolio. HARTING supplies the cabling for an Ethernet
backbone that combines CCTV and automatic passenger counting systems in metro and regional trains.
HARTING supplies all of the connectors and inter-car
cabling between the trains on these projects.
designed for AWG 22-20 wire (0.33 – 0.52 mm2), and
they comply with French NFF 16101/102 fire protection regulations as well as with the American standard
UL 94 V0.
The Ethernet backbone runs throughout the entire
length of the trains, interconnecting the CCTV cameras,
a multi-channel video recorder, digital video encoders
and an LED system status display. A Fast Ethernet
backbone using industrial 5-port Ethernet switches
is installed on each train. Power is supplied from a
110/24 V DC/DC converter. Frames from analog
cameras inside the train are routed through digital
video encoders and the Ethernet network to the digital
recorders. Activation signals from the emergency brake
handles are sent to the onboard systems over the Ethernet using unmanaged HARTING eCon 7050 Ethernet
switches and M12 connectors.
Complete inter-car cable
One of the characteristic features of rail applications is the inter-car link in the Ethernet network.
Han-Modular®, Han Quintax® and Han® EEE inserts
in HPR upper and lower housings are fitted onto the
power and signal cables which are routed through corrugated plastic hose. In some cases, top-entry upper
housings are used which mate with lower housings that
are mounted on existing angle plates to optimize cable
routing. The wires are “stranded” inside the hoses to
minimize the risk of abrasion. A pivoting threaded hose
connection is used to accommodate the dynamics of
the application.
Interference must be avoided between the power and
signal lines which are routed very close to each other.
The EMI immunity of the HARTING system has been
demonstrated during system testing.
M12 crimp connectors designed to market-specific
customer needs
In addition to Ethernet switches, HARTING M12 connectors with crimp contacts are used on board trains.
The connectors are easy to assemble, and they were
designed specifically to meet market-specific customer
needs. M12 connectors are key Ethernet cabling components in a number of onboard subsystems. These M12
connectors with crimp contacts have an extremely low
profile. When the connectors are installed, the plug
is 41.5 mm long, and the socket is 38 mm long. They
can be quickly assembled on site using standard tools.
Panel feed-throughs and adapters for use in and around
control cabinets are also available. All versions have
D-Sub contacts and are rated at 4 A/32 V. They are
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Connectors
for automatic train control systems
Endless traffic jams are a common occurrence in large French cities. This situation, along with environmental
protection considerations, means that metro transit systems have to operate 24/7 365 days a year in order to shuffle
millions of passengers quickly and safely to their destinations. Large cities in France have decided to deploy automatic
train control systems, which offer a number of advantages:
Reduction in minimal allowable operating intervals
Lower level of manual operation increases timetable reliability
l Lower onboard staffing levels reduce operating costs
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DIN 41 612 Type F
Automatic train control systems have to be very
reliable
The equipment used on automatic train systems
must be extremely reliable. The fact that systems are
installed on board the trains, along the trackside and
at the respective control centers presents a significant
challenge.
Fully automatic Paris Metro Line 14 sets the example
for other cities
Line 14 on the Paris Metro went into operation in 1998
as the city’s first fully automatic subway line. Travelling at an average speed of 40 km/h and carrying up to
50,000 passengers an hour, the so-called Meteor Line
has been a model of success. Other cities in France are
following this example and are developing automated
train systems to meet their local needs.
thick and have a surface area of more than 1,075 cm2.
The PCBs handle CompactPCI and Ethernet signals that
are distributed among more than 25 separated groups
of signals. HARTING metric signal and power connectors are mounted on the PCBs along with analogue
components on both sides.
Compliance with stringent French rail vehicle regulations
HARTING has the know-how to develop, manufacture
and test special, complex backplane solutions capable
of meeting very stringent quality requirements. The
company has many years of in-depth experience in
the rail vehicle market. HARTING is well positioned
to contribute as a supplier to projects like the Meteor
line. Its top notch rail technology portfolio enables the
company to fully comply with the demanding French
rail vehicle regulations.
HARTING PCBs with HARTING connectors designed
for automatic train control systems
HARTING supplies the PCBs for these automatic train
control systems. These boards, which have up to 16
layers, feature press fit technology. They are 6.8 mm
HARTING backplane
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HARTING sCon 3000
in digital camera systems
Digital camera systems have become a standard feature
on board passenger trains. Careful consideration must
be given to the special aspects of rail system design including train length, transmission quality and network
hardware. HARTING delivers robust, reliable special
solutions for the entire range of rail applications.
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Ethernet cable with RJ45
sCon 3100
HARTING Ethernet switches
The Czech rail equipment supplier LOKEL s.r.o. in
Ostrava-Hrabůvka has developed a digital control and
camera system for the new ED74 commuter train which
has four cars and is 80 meters long. LOKEL opted for
HARTING Ethernet switches for this application. Twelve
cameras provide real time surveillance of the passenger
compartments. The system records images from all
cameras in full video stream quality. LOKEL developed
the software for recording and displaying the images
that are captured by the cameras.
The trunking function
An automatic coupler connects the electrical and pneumatic lines between trains. An option for the HARTING
Switch sCon 3000 is available, which is the ideal solution to meet the special requirements of this application
with redundant links, namely the trunking function. A
logical Ethernet connection can be established between
2x2 physical ports using this function. Only one of the
two connections is active during normal operation.
The other connection acts as a backup. If a fault occurs
on the active link, it is automatically shut down and
the backup link is activated without the need for user
intervention.
The network includes
l Video servers for signal transmission
l PC monitors to display the images from the cameras
l Industrial PCs to record the images
l Ethernet switches to provide connectivity between the
network components
l GSM module for Internet access
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This simple, cost-effective design also has a proven
track record in automatic coupler applications. The
solution provides safe, dependable performance in the
network under any operating conditions.
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HARTING junction box
enhances Ethernet network reliability
Right from the start, ALSTOM planned to deploy an
Ethernet network on Metroline 2 in Beijing to support
a variety of applications. HARTING has a broad product
portfolio with a proven track record, and it has been
a reliable and innovative ALSTOM project partner for
many years. ALSTOM asked HARTING to generate a
specification for rugged connectivity systems which are
tailored to the specific needs of the operating environment and to design and produce the module.
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Han-Modular® in an HPR housing
HARTING “junction box” for the ALSTOM Ethernet
repeater
The outcome of this project is a HARTING “junction box”
for an ALSTOM Ethernet repeater which was produced
as a complete module.
The following components were used in the junction
box:
l M12 with HARAX® connectors: this connector technology has a good reputation in the rail industry due to
its good current handling characteristics, durability
and reproducibility.
l Han Quintax®: the connector is electrically equivalent
to the M12. Thanks to its outstanding mechanical
characteristics, it can even be used in underframe
applications, particularly in combination with
Han® HPR IP 68 housings.
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ARTING M12/RJ45 adapters are used to simplify
installation and maintenance.
HARTING – the network connectivity supplier
The Han Quintax® and HARAX® M12 have helped
HARTING build up an enviable reputation as a network
applications supplier (MVB/WTB, FIP and Ethernet).
HARAX® is a quick-connect technology which was
developed by HARTING. No special tools are needed,
and the connectors meet the shock and vibration requirements of the rail industry. Based on many years of
experience in the rail industry, HARTING has played an
active role in the development of new large projects for
ALSTOM. IRIS certification highlights HARTING’s credentials as a competent partner in the rail industry. Besides connectors, components and accessories, HARTING
also supplies complete cable harnesses, backplanes and
integrated solutions for the rail industry.
HARTING junction box
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The big picture with the HARTING
eCon 4080-B1 Ethernet switch
The new passenger and video surveillance system on low floor streetcars from BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION
supports individuals with restricted mobility. The needs of these passengers were taken in consideration during the
design phase of the 100% low floor streetcars.
The video surveillance system allows the driver to observe the door entrance area and the zone which is reserved for
wheelchairs and baby buggies. This functionality is based on a SYCUBE passenger and video surveillance system
that is built into the new FLEXITY Outlook low floor streetcars in Innsbruck.
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The surveillance system includes a video display
mounted in the driver’s compartment. The display
switches on automatically when the streetcar comes to
a halt after a special stop request for disabled persons
has been activated. A multimedia computer and two
– upgradable up to eight – surveillance cameras are
mounted behind the roof panels in the passenger compartment to control the disable persons’ zone and the
entrance area. In the future a route monitoring camera
will optionally be mounted in the driver’s compartment
to record and document events during accidents or critical traffic situations.
SYCUBE multimedia infotainment displays
The SYCUBE video surveillance system also includes
two SYCUBE multimedia displays per vehicle section
to provide information and entertainment to the passengers. A dependable HARTING eCon 4080-B1 Ethernet
switch manages communications between the multimedia computer and the surveillance monitors. The data
is routed through railway-grade cables. HARTING M12
connectors with crimp contacts are used on the system.
These connectors were developed specifically for rail
applications. Han-Modular® series connectors with
Quintax Z contacts mounted in IP 68 enclosures carry
Ethernet data traffic at the vehicle module interconnections.
eCon 4080-B1
For the inter-communication of the devices an Ethernet
bus system that runs across the entire vehicle was
installed. Thereby the amount of cabling could be reduced. Beside fast, simple installation, the reduction in
the number of connectors and cable saves a significant
amount of weight.
HARTING M12 Crimp
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Reliable performance in a harsh
­environment: Han® connectors
ALSTOM’s CITADIS streetcar has proved an outstanding
success worldwide. The company decided to use only
heavy-duty HARTING connectors in order to standardize
the water and dust proof connections on the vehicles.
By taking this harmonized approach, ALSTOM has
been able to reduce the number of connector solutions
significantly.
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DIN Power F
Han DD®
The connector portfolio
The portfolio of connectors used in these vehicles
includes IP 65 (Han® M) and IP 68 (Han® HPR) products. These Han® series connectors were developed
specifically for very dirty environments and salt air,
which are conditions that commonly occur on the roof
of trains. High-density Han DD® contact inserts also
save space.
The EASY PLUG system deserves special mention. It
is based on the DIN POWER series and allows plug-in
cards to be inserted “blindly” into a slot without the risk
of faulty connections or destruction of the backplane
plug.
By consolidating multiple media in a single enclosure,
ALSTOM has rationalized its connection system and
created a standardized design for every application.
HARTING connectors are found in a broad range of other
applications. The Han-Modular® series includes a large
variety of connectors, and they are now used in power
circuits, for example the 100 A axial screw module that
has been designed into the safety circuits on CITADIS
trains.
Product specifications extended to include onboard
instrument communications
HARTING has expanded the product specifications
to include onboard communications management
system on the trains, and ALSTOM has approved the
Han Quintax® for the FIP and MVB networks. To cope
with the increased number of operational management
(SAE) and passenger information systems onboard the
new CITADIS trains, ALSTOM has installed Ethernet
networks as standard equipment and selected the Han
Quintax® as the connectors.
HARTING connectors also used for internal connections
ALSTOM has also selected HARTING connectors for use
inside the CITADIS streetcars. The M12 with crimp
terminals has been approved to connect the different
onboard systems (ticket systems, passenger counting,
etc.).
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Compact, modular traction power
converter connectors
ELIN EBG Traction GmbH, a SIEMENS subsidiary, is a
global engineering company which develops, designs,
supplies and delivers after-sales service for electrical
traction and control systems for streetcars, subway
trains, standard-gauge railways and special vehicles.
The development of railway-grade control equipment
and traction power converters is a core area of expertise
at ELIN EBG Traction GmbH.
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Han® HC Modular
HARTING connectors for fast maintenance
Locomotives and railcar trains need a lot of power –
from the overhead line, for example – and traction
power converters play an important role in these applications. High-current connectors are needed to ensure
that the power converters support modular system
design of railcar trains and fast, flexible installation
and maintenance.
HARTING’s Han® HC Modular connectors rated at 650 A /
4000 V deliver dependable performance in these
demanding applications. The compact axial screw
terminals save space, and they are mounted in a
Han® HPR housing (IP 68) which is designed specifically for external mounting. HC Modular connectors
make a vital contribution to the design and production
of modular rail vehicles.
Integration of system components in a PowerPack
During development of this PowerPack, the engineers
concentrated on the integration of all essential system
components (traction transformer, traction power converter, cooling system and power conversion control)
to create a comprehensive system and design solution.
HARTING power connectors provide the electrical
interface between the PowerPack and other modules.
Connections to the traction transformer and traction
power converters are implemented exclusively with
Han® HC Modular 350 A and 650 A high-current connectors. The connectors along with cable assemblies
are delivered by the transformer and power converter
supplier for installation in the rail vehicle, and all of
these components are tested and ready to install on
delivery.
Two goals of modular design
Modularization of traction systems has two goals.
Modular design is intended to increase electrical and
mechanical component standardization, and it also
ensures maximum component flexibility to deliver
fast, low-cost customization solutions in response to
customer needs. The main focus is on power supply
and electrical power conversion.
Traction power converter
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RFID freight car
identification
Extreme operating conditions including dirt and heat
have made it difficult to deploy identification systems
for freight cars and their loads. The deployment of RFID
technology, however, is capable of delivering significant
benefits in this area. Since the introduction of the EPC
Gen2 RFID protocol and UHF transponders that can
be mounted on metallic surfaces, logistics companies
and systems integrators have turned their attention
to rail freight applications. The data rates between
the transponders and readers are so high that the ID
numbers can be read at speeds of 80 – 100 km/h. This
could prove to be a crucial advantage in the highly
competitive rail freight logistics market.
Highly accurate information despite exposure to
extreme heat
Initial rail freight monitoring systems using RFID
technology have already been installed in the field.
High-temperature transponders, for example, have been
designed for a particularly challenging application at a
copper smelter. The system integrator Marie-Bentz has
mounted HARTING HARfid transponders on freight cars
that carry hot slag. A freight car with a gross capacity
of 120 tons has a metal tank that is lined with masonry
to withstand the high temperatures. The ID number and
results of the automatic weighing operation are stored
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on the tags. The data provides information about the
remaining copper concentration in the slag, and this
significantly improves recovery of the residual copper
from the slag. The solutions also ensures a high freight
car utilization factor and constant availability of sufficient material transport capacity. The transponders
are wrapped in asbestos fabric to protect them from
uncontrolled splashing during discharging. The
horizontal distance between the reader and the tags is
around five meters, and the minimal spacing between
two tags is one meter so that the cars can be identified
individually.
24/7 operation
During the slag tapping process at the copper blast
furnace, passive HARfid LT 86 (HT) UHF transponders
continue to work flawlessly at high temperatures in
close proximity to the hot slag. The rugged design of
the hermetically sealed housing and the use of plastic
with an extremely high melting point ensure that the
transponders continue to operate fault-free around the
clock.
HARfid LT 86 (HT)
Temperatures during the
process
Freight car
Transponder
mounting
location
Time
Slag loading
1,000 °C
120 °C
10 min
Cooling during
transportation
900 °C
80 °C
30 min
Cooling during
return trip
approx.
300 °C
50 °C
60 min
Transportation
Cycles per day: approx. 12
Due to project specifications at a speed
of approx. 20 km/h (12 MPH)
-5 °C to + 40 °C
Reading ID numbers
Outside temperatures
RFID transponders enhance rail logistics operations.
Shown here: identification of slag cars at a copper mill on the way from the smelter to the weighing station.
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Railway asset monitoring –
maximum precision at top speed
Fast, accurate rolling stock monitoring is a major issue for rail infrastructure operators. ARGOS® monitoring units
collect accurate, dependable data at operating speeds. The data is then used to assess the dynamic operating characteristics of the trains.
A rugged, high-quality cable loom supplied by HARTING reduces installation time and costs, while enhancing the
performance of the ARGOS monitoring equipment.
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Han® M 3 A
HARTING stainless steel box
HARTING cable loom for ARGOS® monitoring units
The Austrian National Railway (ÖBB) has joined forces
with HBM (Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik) and other
partners to develop the ARGOS ® monitoring system.
The purpose of the system is to optimize maintenance
of fixed and rolling stock. The data supplied by ARGOS®
can also be used to verify the operational safety of rail
vehicles which will run on the railway and to detect and
correct any deficiencies at an early stage.
A stainless steel junction box with IP 67 Han® M 3 A
and Han® Q/7 or Han-Modular® Compact and High
Density Module connectors is installed between the
amplifier system and the sensors.
The complete system cable harness and its components
are delivered as a fully tested plug and play solution.
Depending on the particular need, the ARGOS® system
can be configured in four versions and levels:
l
l
Level 1
Level 2
l
Level 3
l
Level 4
erailment detection
D
Automatic train monitoring
(Q force, wheel deformation)
Automatic train monitoring with antiderailment safety sensors
(Q and Y force, vehicle running characteristics, wheel deformation, rail vehicle
approval)
EN 14 363 curved track
HARTING supplies the complete system cabling and
components
HARTING is a cable harness system supplier which is
able to offer an optimal customer-specific solution drawing on many years of experience in the rail industry.
The company was selected to supply the complete
cable loom. This cable loom is produced individually
to meet the local needs of the project – ranging from
the connection of the amplifier system with a D-Sub
from the HARTING INDUCOM series to the track sensor
connection solution.
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HARTING
Backplanes
guarantee
reliable signal
transmission
HARTING United Kingdom Ltd has been supplying
backplanes to Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited
for more than 15 years. The supplied backplane is at
the heart of the WESTRACE Interlocking Signalling
System, provided by the INVENSYS Rail Group, to rail
transportation infrastructure customers all over the
world.
HARTING components and technologies support
safety-critical optical fiber links
In addition to the backplane and associated printed
circuit board connectivity, the safety critical fibre optic
link between the operating and redundant systems
of a typical WESTRACE product is, in conjunction
with WRSL design engineers, also realised with
HARTING components and technology. The reliability
of WESTRACE means its Stand Alone mode is perfectly
adequate for most railway availability requirements.
However it can also be operated in Hot or Cold Standby
modes, with HARTING high speed optical links connecting adjacent sets of interlocking equipment, providing
a seamless transfer of control when required.
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State-of-the-art
Over the many years of component and backplane
supply HARTING has introduced new press-in termination technology and lead free RoHS components and
processes to the product production in order to meet
both legislative and commercial market requirements.
In its original design form the backplane utilised all
solder termination connectors and components. One
side of the board could be flow soldered however the
components on the other side were terminated using a
hand solder process which was considered to be labour
intensive and the required termination soldering quality levels were extremely demanding. Solderless press
in connector termination technology was successfully
introduced to eliminate the expensive hand soldering
process. RoHS compliance has also been achieved by
the introduction of lead free components; wave soldering and surface mount processes.
WESTRACE Interlocking Signalling System
Top quality for very demanding applications
The processing power and robust, reliable performance
of WESTRACE has been proven in extreme conditions
and demanding situations, from Australia to Norway
and on high intensity Metro Systems to long distance,
heavy haul lines.
Customer – supplier synergy
HARTING and Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited have
both benefited from continuous product development
and supplier/customer cooperation over the product
lifecycle. Ultimately significant technological contributions have been achieved towards safe and reliable rail
transport systems.
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HARTING
Subsidiary companies – worldwide
Austria
HARTING Ges. m. b. H.
Deutschstraße 19, A-1230 Wien
Phone +43 1 6162121, Fax +43 1 616212121
E-Mail: at@HARTING.com
Belgium
HARTING N.V./S.A.
Z.3 Doornveld 23, B-1731 Zellik
Phone +32 2 4660190, Fax +32 2 4667855
E-Mail: be@HARTING.com
Brazil
HARTING Ltda.
Av. Dr. Lino de Moraes, Pq. Jabaquara, 255
CEP 04360-001 – São Paulo – SP – Brazil
Phone +55 11 50350073, Fax +55 11 50344743
E-Mail: br@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.com.br
China
Zhuhai HARTING Limited, Shanghai Branch
Room 5403, 300 Huaihai Zhong Road
Hong Kong New World Tower, Luwan District, P.R.C
Shanghai 200021, China
Phone +86 21 63862200, Fax +86 21 63868636
E-Mail: cn@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.com.cn
Czech Republic
HARTING spol. s.r.o.
Mlýnská 2, 16000 Praha 6
Phone +420 220 380460, Fax +420 220 380461
E-Mail: cz@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.cz
Finland
HARTING Oy
Teknobulevardi 3-5, PL 35, FI-01530 Vantaa
Phone +358 9 35087300, Fax +358 9 35087320
E-Mail: fi@HARTING.com
France
HARTING France
181 avenue des Nations, Paris Nord 2
BP 66058 Tremblay en France
F-95972 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cédex
Phone +33 149383400, Fax +33 148632306
E-Mail: fr@HARTING.com
Germany
HARTING Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 2451 · D-32381 Minden
Simeonscarré 1 · D-32427 Minden
Phone +49 571 8896-0, Fax +49 571 8896-282
E-Mail: de@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.com
Office Germany
HARTING Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Blankenauer Straße 99, D-09113 Chemnitz
Phone +49 371 429211, Fax +49 371 429222
E-Mail: de@HARTING.com
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Great Britain
HARTING Ltd.
Caswell Road, Brackmills Industrial Estate
GB-Northampton, NN4 7PW
Phone +44 1604 766686, 827500
Fax +44 1604 706777
E-Mail: gb@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.co.uk
Hong Kong
HARTING (HK) Limited, Regional Office Asia Pacific
3512 Metroplaza Tower 1, 223 Hing Fong Road
Kwai Fong, N. T., Hong Kong
Phone +852 2423 7338, Fax +852 2480 4378
E-Mail: ap@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.com.hk
Hungary
HARTING Magyarországi Kft.
1119 Budapest, Fehérvári út 89-95, II. emelet 217/A.
Phone +36 1 2053464, Fax +36 1 2053465
E-Mail: hu@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.hu
India
HARTING India Private Limited
No. D, 4th Floor, ‚Doshi Towers‘
No. 156 Poonamallee High Road,
Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010, Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Phone +91 44 435604156, Fax +91 44 43560417
E-Mail: in@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.com
Poland
HARTING Polska Sp. z o. o.
ul. Kamieńskiego 201-219, 51-126 Wroc ł aw
Phone +48 71 3528171, Phone +48 71 3528174
Fax +48 71 3207444
E-Mail: pl@HARTING.com
Internet : www.HARTING.pl
Portugal
HARTING Iberia, S. A.
Avda. Josep Tarradellas, 20-30, 4º 6ª,
08029 Barcelona (Spain)
Phone +351 219 673177, Fax +351 219 678457
E-Mail: es@HARTING.com
Russia
HARTING ZAO
ul. Tobolskaja 12, Saint Petersburg, 194044 Russia
Phone +7 812 3276477, Fax +7 812 3276478
E-Mail: ru@HARTING.com, Internet: www.HARTING.ru
Singapore
HARTING Singapore Pte Ltd.
25 International Business Park, #02-06 German Centre
Singapore 609916
Phone +65 62255285, Fax +65 62259947
E-Mail: sg@HARTING.com
Spain
HARTING Iberia S.A.
Avda. Josep Tarradellas 20-30 4º 6ª, 08029 Barcelona
Phone +34 933 638475, Fax +34 933 638585
E-Mail: es@HARTING.com
Italy
HARTING SpA
Via Dell‘ Industria 7, I-20090 Vimodrone (Milano)
Phone +39 02 250801, Fax +39 02 2650597
E-Mail: it@HARTING.com
Sweden
HARTING AB
Gustavslundsvägen 141 B 4tr, 167 51 Bromma
Phone +46 8 4457171, Fax +46 8 4457170
E-Mail: se@HARTING.com
Japan
HARTING K. K.
Yusen Shin-Yokohama 1 Chome Bldg., 2F
1-7-9, Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama
222-0033 Japan
Phone +81 45 4763456, Fax: +81 45 4763466
E-Mail: jp@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.co.jp
Switzerland
HARTING AG
Industriestrasse 26, CH-8604 Volketswil
Phone +41 44 9082060, Fax +41 44 9082069
E-Mail: ch@HARTING.com
Korea
HARTING Korea Limited
#308 Leaders Bldg., 342-1, Yatap-dong, Bundang-gu
Sungnam-City, Kyunggi-do, 463-828, Korea
Phone +82 31 7814615, Fax +82 31 7814616
E-Mail: kr@HARTING.com
Taiwan
HARTING R.O.C. Limited
Room 1, 5th Floor, No. 495 Guang Fu South Road
110 Taipei, Taiwan
Phone +886 02 27586177, Fax +886 02 27587177
E-Mail: tw@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING.com.tw
Netherlands
HARTING B.V.
Larenweg 44, NL-5234 KA ’s-Hertogenbosch
Postbus 3526, NL-5203 DM ’s-Hertogenbosch
Phone +31 73 6410404, Fax +31 73 6440699
E-Mail: nl@HARTING.com
USA
HARTING Inc. of North America
1370 Bowes Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123
Phone +1 877 7411500 (toll free)
Fax +1 866 2780307 (Inside Sales)
Fax +1 847 7179430 (Sales and Marketing)
E-Mail: us@HARTING.com
Internet: www.HARTING-USA.com
Norway
HARTING A/S
Østensjøveien 36, N-0667 Oslo
Phone +47 22 700555, Fax +47 22 700570
E-Mail: no@HARTING.com
Eastern-Europe
HARTING Eastern Europe GmbH
Bamberger Straße 7, D-01187 Dresden
Phone +49 351 4361760, Fax +49 351 4361770
E-Mail: Eastern.Europe@HARTING.com
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Picture credits:
HARTING KGaA
Marienwerderstraße 3 | 32339 Espelkamp – Germany
P.O. Box 11 33 | 32325 Espelkamp – Germany
Phone +49 5772 47-0 | Fax +49 5772 47-400
E-Mail: info@HARTING.com | Internet: www.HARTING.com
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Title: Emmo Reiss
p. 8: Roland Horn, Günter Jazbec, Bartlomiej Banaszak (Deutsche Bahn AG)
p. 10, p. 11 (top left): Woojin Industrial Systems co., Ltd.
p. 12: Ad Boer, commons.wikimedia.org, license: creative commons 3.0
p. 16: Pline, commons.wikimedia.org, license: creative commons 2.5, 2.0 and 1.0
p. 18: Emmo Reiss | p. 22: Sycube Informationstechnologie GmbH
p. 24, p. 25 (middle): Alstom 2008 | p. 29 (bottom): Marie-Bentz LTD
p. 32: MdE, commons.wikimedia.org, license: creative commons 3.0
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