MTS Sensors Develops Integrated Connector for Mobile Cylinder Applications
Designed to flush mount on the side of cylinders....
CARY, NC - (January 9, 2008) - MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division has developed
an innovative connector system for Temposonics® M-series sensors. The connector
system is designed to flush mount on the side of cylinders in mobile hydraulic
applications. The connector system, a patent-pending design, is customized to ease
assembly of the sensor into the cylinder and provide a robust electrical connection
between the vehicle cable harness and the cylinder/sensor assembly.
"The design eliminates the necessity for cylinder manufacturers to tolerate loose
connector pins on wires that can be damaged or needing to solder wires to a flange mount
connector," said Brian Cox, technical marketing manager for mobile hydraulics at MTS.
"The connector simplifies the entire assembly process and significantly reduces the
opportunity for error."
Connector systems currently used in cylinder applications today are a single piece
design into which the pins are inserted. Due to the compact nature of welded cylinders,
the sensor is often installed from the open bore end of the cylinder. During installation,
the sensor wires must be fed through the cylinder bore and sensor wire opening. Due to
the small space, many connectors cannot be fully assembled prior to sensor installation
because they will not fit through the sensor wire opening in the cylinder.
This connector design, based on an industry standard M12 interface, allows for a
small contact carrier insert to be pre-assembled to the Temposonics® M-Series sensor at
the factory. The insert has all of the pins pre-inserted and maintains their proper
orientation. The insert is small enough to fit through the cylinder and can be joined with
the outer metal housing after it has been pulled through the sensor wire opening on the
cylinder. Once the contact carrier insert is fed through the cylinder it is snapped into
place in the outer housing and then the entire assembly is mounted to the exterior of the
cylinder with four hex screws.
This integrated M12 connector means no more pins to crimp on ends of wires, no
more loose connector pins, no more wires to solder, and no chance of mis-wiring the
connector for the cylinder manufacturers.
For more information on the MTS Sensors Group and mobile hydraulic position
sensing, please contact: Brian Cox, MTS Sensors Division, 3001 Sheldon Drive, Cary,
NC 27513; call (919) 677-2355; email brian.cox@mts.com; or visit
www.mtssensors.com.
MTS Systems Corporation is the world leader in magnetostrictive linear-position
and liquid-level sensor technology. MTS Systems Corporation is a global operation, with
facilities in the U.S., Germany and Japan. In the U.S., the MTS Sensors Division has an
ISO 9001 facility manufacturing rugged and reliable linear and liquid-level position
sensors based on patented MTS Temposonics® technology. With a strong commitment to
research and development, product quality and customer service, the Sensors Division is
constantly seeking ways to bring the highest value to customers.
For More Information Contact:
January 9, 2008 MTS359 Brian Cox
Technical Marketing Manager
Mobile Hydraulics
919-677-2355
brian.cox@mts.com
Patricia Staino
BtB Marketing
919-872-8172
patricia@btbmarketing.com
