TE Connectivity: A Look into Today’s Trends and Opportunities for HVAC

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The Economy Power 2.5 (EP 2.5) connector is a single row or dual row crimp connector system. Based on a 2.5mm (0.098”) centerline pitch, it is a very compact solution. EP 2.5 connectors provide a comprehensive connectivity solution with vertical and right angle headers, optional TPA retainers, wire-to-wire and wire-to board options and a range of resin materials that include types meeting Glow Wire Test and UL 94 V-0 standards, as well as packaging to support automated board assembly.

Application Notes:

   • Household appliances
   • Commercial and building equipment
   • Industrial machinery and equipment: generators
   • HVAC and vending controls
   • Lighting
   • Low power and signal applications

Features and Benefits:

   • Housing locking latch
   • Polarization tabs
   • Asymmetrical terminals can only be loaded into housing one way
   • Standard or low insertion force (LIF) terminals
   • Anti-fretting contact lubricant
   • Offering includes vertical and right angle headers in single and dual row configurations
   • Includes products compliant with Glow Wire test required by IEC/EN 60335-1 5th edition: Household and Similar Appliances-Safety and UL 94 V-0

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The Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector System offers wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connections with contacts on a 4.14 mm [.163] centerline and current ratings up to 9.5 Amps max. per line. Plug and receptacle housings allow wire-to-wire and wire-to-panel configurations and header assemblies offer wire-to-board connections in vertical and right angle configurations. Wire-to-wire, free-hanging or panel mount options are available in 1-15 position in-line, dual row or matrix configurations and wire-to-board systems in dual row and matrix configurations are available in 2-24 positions. Hermaphroditic housings are also available in 2-4 positions for free-hanging applications. Crimp, snap-in pin and receptacle contacts are used to terminate 30-16 [0.05-1.2 mm2] AWG wire with insulation diameters up to 3.20 mm. The Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector System also offers a splash-proof design allowing for use in areas where high humidity, intermittent liquid splashing or foam-in applications require a sealed connector for improved electrical performance. The sealed system is available in select 2-16 positions.

Application Notes:

   • Household appliances
   • Indoor and outdoor lighting
   • Medical equipment
   • Security systems
   • Industrial controls
   • HVAC system controls
   • Storage and networking systems

Features and Benefits:

   • Discrete wire interconnect available in 1-24 position wire-to-wire and wire-to-board pin and receptacle connector system
   • Contacts are on 4.14 mm centerline spacing
   • Contacts are available in strip form or loose piece
   • Pins and sockets can be accommodated in the same housing    • Vertical and right angle pin headers
   • Splash-proof design for applications that require sealing
   • UL, CSA & VDE approved

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The RAST IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) connector system, including AMP multifitting mark II connectors, AMP MONO-SHAPE connectors, and AMP DUOPLUG connectors, is specially designed for safe and fast automatic productions. The normal crimping solutions, including product lines from RAST 5 standard timer connectors, Positive Lock RAST 5 connectors to FASTIN-FASTON tab housing, are easily applicable in manual productions. The innovative RAST connector series offers a full range of vertical and right-angle mating headers.Te Connectivity also design and manufacture full range of Machines for RAS, from the semi-auto to the fully automatic solution.

Application Notes:

   • PC boards mating with wire harnesses of washing machines, dishwashers, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other major appliances
   • PCB connections in industrial applications
   • Motor connection interface

Features and Benefits:

   • Designed to RAST standard
   • Tin or silver plating
   • Meet UL, VDE, and CQC requirements
   • UL 94 V-0 and GWT 750°C w/o flame compliant models
   • Highly resistant to cold, dry heat, soldering heat, and humidity

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Signal Double Lock connectors are a compact signal circuit solution for use where space is at a premium. Designed for reliability with a double lock plate that helps to ensure correct loading and mating of contacts in the housing. Rated up to 3A per line. Our newest addition to the portfolio, 2.5mm Sealed Signal Double Lock connectors, offer an IP67 rated water and dust proof option for use in water related or high humidity environments.

Application Notes:

   • Household appliances
   • Gaming
   • Vending
   • Garage door openers
   • Security systems
   • Industrial controls
   • HVAC system controls
   • Fan modules
   • Business equipment

Features and Benefits:

   • Discrete wire interconnect available in 2-13 position wire-to-board and 2-10 position wire-to-wire
   • Audible click when contact is fully inserted into the housing • Polarizing ribs on plug housing allows proper mating
   • Solder tail kink along with the polarization peg (boss) feature, secures the header on the board during the solder process
   • Board-mounted headers are compatible with resin or conformal coatings — no drain holes
   • Multiple colors available for ease of connector identification during assembly and maintenance
   • UL recognized, CSA certified and TUV approved
   • Choice of V-0 rated material or GWT and V-0 rated material

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VAL-U-LOK connectors offer wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connections with contacts on a .165” [4.20mm] centerline pitch. New models have current ratings up to 13A per line along with a max. 600VAC rating, while legacy types offer a maximum current rating of 9A per line. Plug and receptacle housings allow wire-to-wire and wire-to-panel configurations, and header assemblies offer vertical and right angle wire-to-board connections. VAL-U-LOK connectors are available in dual row 2-24 position and single row 3-5 position models. Vertical headers are available with optional polarization pegs and drain holes and offer a blind mate version.

Application Notes:

   • Household appliances
   • Desktop computers
   • Security systems
   • HVAC system controls
   • Storage and networking system

Features and Benefits:

   • Discrete wire interconnect available in 2-24 position
   • Wire-to-wire and wire-to-board pin and socket connector system
   • Contacts are on 4.20 mm centerline spacing
   • Contacts are available in strip form or loose piece
   • Mate first/break last feature on 3 position single row receptacle housings
   • Vertical and right-angle pin headers
   • Housings offered in glow wire compatible material
   • UL & CSA approved

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The U7100 pressure transducer from the UltraStable line of MEAS sets a new price performance standard for demanding engine and vehicle, and industrial applications. This transducer is suitable for measurement of liquid or gas pressure, even for difficult media such as contaminated water, steam and corrosive fluids. The transducer pressure cavity is constructed of 316L stainless steel and there are no internal O-rings or organics exposed to the pressure media. Having excellent durability, it is available with a variety of leak-proof, all metal pressure connections. The U7100 is an automotive grade pressure transducer with hermetic pressure ports and an integral electrical connector with standard pressure ranges from 0 to 15, up to 150psi (10Bar).

On and Off Highway Engines and Vehicles:

   • HVAC Refrigeration Controls
   • Compressors
   • Hydraulics
   • Energy and Water Management
   • Hermetic Pressure Ports
   • Integral Electrical Connector
   • Survives High Vibration
   • ±0.25% Accuracy
   • Water Resistant 1M Immersion

Performance standard for on and off highway engine & vehicle OEMs:

   • Rugged for heavy equipment and outdoor use such as HVAC refrigeration systems
   • Designed specifically for high volume applications
   • Stainless steel wetted surfaces
   • Low pressure ranges
   • CE Approved
   • UL Certified
   • Gage, absolute, sealed gage

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Compact industrial pressure transducer suitable for measurement of gas pressure, refrigerants, and media such as contaminated water, steam, and mildly corrosive fluids.

Application Notes:

   • Pumps and Compressors
   • Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems
   • Automotive Test Systems
   • Energy and Water Management
   • Medical Gas Pressure
   • Leak Detection
   • Remote Measuring Systems
   • General Pressure Measurements

Features and Benefits:

   • One Piece Stainless Steel Construction
   • Digital Pressure and Temperature Output or Analog mV/Amplified Output
   • Compact
   • 17-4PH Stainless Steel
   • Customizable
   • Analog Outputs (V/mA)
   • 14-Bit Digital Output for Pressure and 11-Bit for Temperature
   • CE Compliance
   • Weatherproof
   • 0.5% zero offset,1.5 % accuracy (Total error band)

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The SM9000 series are digital, ultra-low pressure sensors offering state-of-the-art MEMS pressure transducer technology and CMOS mixed signal processing technology to produce a digital, fully conditioned, multi-order pressure and temperature compensated sensor in JEDEC standard SOIC-16 package with a dual vertical porting option (dual horizontal porting available for selected configurations). It is available in a gage and a differential pressure configuration.

Application Notes:

   • CPAP / Sleep Apnea
   • Ventilator
   • Gas Flow Instrumentation
   • Air Flow Measurement
   • HVAC / VAV
   • Pressure Transmitter
   • Pressure Switches
   • Pneumatic Gauges
   • Safety Cabinets

Features and Benefits:

   • Pressure ranges
      ✓ 125 and 250 Pa Differential
      ✓ 250 up to 600 Pa Gage
   • Total error band after Autozero:
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   • 16-bit I2C Digital interface
   • Pressure calibrated and temperature compensated output
   • Compensated temperature range:
      -20 to 85oC

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SMI Low Pressure Sensor Solutions Guide

Sensors for Variable Air Volume Systems Guide

Sensors For Mechanical Ventilation Guide

Sensors For Building Automation Systems Guide

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