Connectors for applications in bus and rail vehicles
The latest generation of modern passenger transport vehicles (buses and rail vehicles) now have Ethernet networks that connect active network devices (ETBN, repeaters, switches) and
end devices such as cameras, digital entertainment systems, WiFi access points, and displays for status information and supply them with power and data.
Passive components such as cables and connectors that meet the unique needs of the respective place of application are used to make the physical connection. For this purpose, cables
with increased protection requirements against fires and their effects in bus and rail vehicles, as well as connectors with increased mechanical load and protection class, which still function perfectly even under strong vibrations and mechanical vibrations, are used.
The product range for bus and rail vehicle applications includes M12 plugs and jacks (D and X coded) for field assembly, as well as cable assemblies with different transmission properties (Cat.5, Cat.7) and lengths. These can be combined with a variety of connectors, including RJ45 and M12 connectors. Choosing the right Ethernet connector for bus and rail vehicles depends on the specific requirements of the application.
METZ CONNECT provides you with the appropriate cable assemblies and connectors to the highest quality standards, which are manufactured and tested in accordance with current
standards and regulations. Connectors from the product range establish a secure connection to Ethernet networks.
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ECE R118 (fire behavior of wire)
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IEC 60529; 2009-09 | Protection classes due to housing (IP code)
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IEC 61076-2-109 or IEC 61076-2-101 (connector type testing)
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DIN EN 45545-1 and DIN EN 45545-2 | Fire behavior
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DIN EN 50155 | Mechanical load
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IEC 60529; 2009-09 | Protection classes due to housing (IP code)
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IEC 61076-2-109 or IEC 61076-2-101 (connector type testing)
Connectors from the product range ensure reliable data transmission even under the toughest conditions, which is essential for applications in passenger information and monitoring systems.
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M12 connectors for field assembly with EMC protection are suitable for assembling connectors of connection wires with different lengths or for repairing defective connectors on site. Our M12 connectors for field assembly with screw cap and insulation displacement connection are suitable for the bus and railway industry and are available in different versions.
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Some of the tests required for the safe and reliable use of our products in bus and rail vehicles are carried out and documented in our in-house test laboratory. These include customer-specific shock and vibration tests as well as application-relevant climate tests and temperature shocks. We also have an in-house high-frequency laboratory where all tests are carried out to ensure stable and durable data transmission with METZ CONNECT connection technology. METZ CONNECT connectors are tested as standard and correspond to the Cat.6A and Cat.5e categories in terms of their transmission properties.
DIN EN 45545-1 and -2 | Fire behavior
This standard defines the protection requirements against fires and their effects in bus and rail vehicles. It aims to minimize the probability of a fire starting, to contain the development of the fire, and thereby reduce the harmful effects on passengers as much as possible. The aim is to ensure that passengers can leave the vehicle without outside help and can escape to safety independently, particularly from heat, smoke and toxic gases. Part 2 of the standard regulates the ensuing requirements for cables and other electronic equipment and the necessary test methods. To cover as many design classes and operating classes of vehicles as possible, our connectors' materials have been selected in accordance with the R24 set of requirements.
DIN EN 50155 | Mechanical load
The requirements the DIN EN 50155 standard places on electrical equipment simulate all conceivable operating conditions in which rail vehicles may find themselves. The tests to be carried out check whether the products still function perfectly under extreme temperatures, temperature shocks, high humidity and heat, strong vibrations, and mechanical shocks. The IP protection class test to IP67 is also carried out as part of the overall test procedure.
IEC 60529 | Degrees of protection by enclosure (IP code)
This international standard corresponds to the European standard DIN EN60529 and complies with the German standard DIN VDE 0470-1, November92 edition. It specifies the designations, requirements, and tests for the classification of types of protection by enclosures for electrical equipment (e.g. connectors). Protection against access to hazardous parts, protection against solid foreign bodies, and protection against water are assessed. The degree of protection is designated by an IP code.
ECE R118 | Fire behavior
This regulation specifies the fire behavior of interior materials and cables in buses.
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