Miniaturized Connectivity Solutions for Industry 4.0

tec newsFEATURE STORY: A. HUHMANN

MINIATURISATION NEEDSNEW CONNECTIVITY

GUEST ARTICLE:DR. U. EBERL

SMART MACHINES

INTERVIEW: PROF. J.H. LANG

THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE FUTURE

LITTLE GIANTSMINIATURISED CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIE 4.0

November 2016

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vices such as controllers or drives which are considered to be I40 components. On the contrary, they include rapidly increasing and ever smaller sensors and actuators with integrated intelligence. These are much smaller than traditional automation devices tailored to the RJ45. These devices are already here, just take a look around.

Decisive action is now required so that a lack of standardised solutions does not touch off uncontrolled proprietary growth, which leads to incompatibility at the expense of the user. We set an example with three miniaturised mating faces that are inter-nationally standardised. We invite you to join with us in making these new mating faces a common standard of digitisation in in-dustry.

You can find out why we consider these small giants to be the new superheroes by reading this issue of tec.News.

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Yours sincerely,Yours sincerely,

THE SUPERHEROESOF DIGITALISATION

The mere digitalisation of data did not represent the quantum leap in telecommunications technology. It was only the introduction of mobile communications technology which brought about the universal availability of first the phone and then the internet. The industrial sector initially believed it would need to tread an iden-tical path with regard to digitisation. Wireless automation has been heralded for years. Yet it doesn’t exist, and hard-wiring con-tinues to be relied on – as evidenced by our sales figures.

Nevertheless, caution is called for: cabling requirements are changing. When Ethernet was opted for more than ten years ago there was simply no way to avoid the RJ45. Yet it was not genu-inely suitable for use in industrial environments and was only deployable if certain adjustments were made. We took a close look at this situation and developed the world’s first industrial- grade RJ45. The RJ45 was supposed to be followed up by wireless technology exclusively. In step with this technological trend at the time, the first device we equipped with a protected RJ45 was a WLAN access point.

This wireless dogma has persisted for a long time. And for too long, because today – ten years later – the world looks different. Industrie 4.0, as an expression of the Internet of Things, requires one thing above all: an Ethernet connection to every Industrie 4.0 component. And since this component must be permanently sup-plied with power, electrical connectivity for the industrial lifelines of data and power is back in demand. But it’s not only large de-

Dear customers and business partners,

Philip Harting, Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Board, Senior Vice President Connectivity & Networks

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MINIATURISATION NEEDS NEW CONNECTIVITY

DIGITALISATION PROJECTS AT HARTING

Industrial networks are becoming ever more complex and require more compact connectivity solutions. One of the key questions on the path to Integrated Industry is what capabilities future Ethernet infrastructures will need to provide.

How does digitalisation work? At HARTING we are searching for answers not just on a theoretical level but also on a practical one.

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STRATEGY

06 THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE FUTURE

Prof. J.H. Lang gives a glimpse into the future of infrastructures

08 MINIATURISATION NEEDS NEW CONNECTIVITY

More and more participants of the network require small sizes

10 THE TOP PERFORMER HARTING ix Industrial® as a new

standard Ethernet interface

12 THE ALL-ROUNDER T1 – the 1-pair Ethernet connector

as an international standards proposal from HARTING

16 THE COMPATIBLE SOLUTION M8 for Fast Ethernet at the most

minute sensors on the field level

18 M12 POWER For a consistent miniaturisation

in all lifelines

32 MODULAR CONNECTORS AS THE BACKBONE OF THE SMART FACTORY

New features transform the classic industry connector into an Industrie 4.0 component

34 IDENTIFICATION VIA MODULAR CONNECTOR

CAN ID module enables reduction of time and costs at maintenance

38 ONLY THE SCALE COUNTS KUKA puts emphasis on a holistic

solution for “Power on PCB” from HARTING

APPLICATIONS

28 RFID CONTAINER MANAGEMENTIN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

RFID and SAP Integration for assetmanagement at reference customerBrose

30 MODULAR MASCHINE ENGINEER-ING AND ITS RELEVANCE FOR INDUSTRIE 4.0

Strict modularisation and the stan-dardisation of production compo-nents make it easier to implement a flexible production

36 Han-Modular®: market standard with robust new basis

40 HARTING CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS New business unit offers

tailored solutions

SOLUTIONS

22 MICA.NETWORK Network related to the modular

computing system MICA

24 MICA IN THE INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET

25 NODE-RED ON THE MICA Industrie 4.0 in the flow

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42 SUCCESSIVE SUCCESSES: HARTING garners HERMES AWARD

for the second time

42 | SURVEY

43 | TRADE SHOW CALENDAR

43 | PUBLICATION DETAILS

INTERVIEW

DEPARTURE INTO A NEW ERA OF ROBOTS AND SMART COMPUTERS

Dr. Ulrich Eberl about the revolution that will change our lives fundamentally

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THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE FUTURE

It is my pleasure to join the growing partnership between HARTING and the

MIT MTL. HARTING has some very exciting opportunities and challenges ahead of it. I look forward to being part of the team

that will meet those challenges.

Prof. Jeffrey H. Lang, Vitesse Professor of Electrical Engineering at the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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One of your main research areas is the efficiency of electric devices and components. What role do you believe infrastructure plays in increasing future production efficiency?

Efficiency may be defined in a multi-tude of ways: economic, environmen-tal, energy, etc. In terms of energy efficiency, today’s focus is often on designing intrinsically efficient compo-nents. Tomorrow’s focus will be on us-ing systems and ensembles of compo-nents in efficient ways. For example, a smart infrastructure could eliminate wasteful standby modes by optimiz-ing ramp up and ramp down cycles. Nonetheless, it should be noted that the efficiency of systems will always benefit from the continued modifica-tion and updating of its components, for example as new materials become available.

Power efficiency is often directly linked to miniaturization and integration. What are the hot topics of miniaturization strategies for the infrastructure / elec-tric devices of tomorrow?

For semiconductor systems such as processors and other microchips, efficiency generally increases with miniaturization. However, for electro-mechanical devices, efficiency dra-matically reduces with miniaturization. Further, as electromechanical devic-es are becoming smaller and smaller they are also becoming more plentiful, and thus their systems are becoming less efficient. A big challenge is then

to deliver energy efficiently to a large number of small devices and coordi-nate the operation of those devices using cooperative communication and control strategies so as to recover ef-ficiency.

The benefit of simulation is ever in-creasing for innovative product devel-opment. How do you think the new IoT technologies will affect the product development process?

The forces of competition, cost reduc-tion, resource consumption, and min-iaturization are pushing the limits of design. Therefore design margins are becoming slimmer and slimmer. The “build and test” approach is no longer practical, especially in an era of mass customization. To stay competitive, a simulation-based design approach with associated design rules will allow devices with slim design margins to be produced, thereby increasing financial margins. A multiphysics approach that combines thermal, structural, mechan-ical, electromagnetic, and even mate-rials modelling is essential.

MIT is one of the most renowned re-search institutes worldwide. What role does academic research play for indus-trial innovation?

The relationship between MIT and Industry is first and foremost a part-nership, where MIT takes plays two roles. On the one hand, MIT is a “Spin Off Maker” or “Idea Factory” where new technologies are developed and

startup companies are launched. On the other hand, MIT provides techno-logical foresight looking out at devel-opments over a 10-20 year horizon thereby allowing established industrial partners to tackle challenges beyond today’s business needs. Our students are not product design engineers, but rather technology pioneers developing the disruptive technologies of the fu-ture.

Artificial Intelligence is one of today‘s buzz words. What do you think will be the next big „Artificial ...“?

Building upon Artificial Intelligence, perhaps “Artificial Maintenance” will be the next big thing – intelligence applied broadly to the routine health monitoring of systems and devices. Humans are simply not able to manu-ally maintain increasingly complex and large-scale systems. Therefore self-aware, self-monitoring and self-diag-nosing systems and components are essential. Such artificial maintenance is present in critical infrastructures today, and there is a growing trend in industry and elsewhere to bring such maintenance to lower and broader levels. This effort will surely grow to focus increasingly on individual com-ponents. Self-aware systems will also generate torrents of data that can be transformed into insights concerning performance, efficiency and usage, and will lead to new designs for equip-ment and processes that are better matched to their application.

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tec.news 31 | STRATEGY

Even though the Ethernet is a scalable and flexible protocol, this is nevertheless not true to the same extent for the connector solutions that are employed. At the begin-ning, the industrial sector was in agree-ment: the RJ45, the symbol of Ethernet, needed to be used. Compatibility prevailed over all other considerations - even much more so than rationality. Since the RJ45 had only limited suitability for industrial uses at the time, the birth of the HARTING RJ Industrial proved to be the world’s first industrial-grade RJ45.

The Internet of Things is growing and is encompassing new small participants. This also applies to industry, and is ultimately a key theme of Integrated Industry. Unified Ethernet is being expanded for this – but only in a seamlessly integrated ecosystem.

1. MINIATURISATION WITHIN EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE:

a. Devices inside the switch cabinet use Ethernet to communicate with each oth-er. Many of these devices are construct-ed as small cyber-physical systems. These devices require a high-perfor-mance and miniaturised network con-nection. This once again requires the integration and use of existing infra-structure. The arrival of the new ix Industrial® connector means a worthy little brother of the RJ45 is now avail-able.

But there was something that distin-guished the RJ45 even back then: the large system made up of active and passive components for network infrastructure and its proliferation among IT devices. It chose the most universal ecosystem. This subsequently found its way into industrial automation, nevertheless today it is bump-ing up against miniaturisation limits. Eth-ernet participants are getting smaller, and the network is extending all the way to sensors and the smallest actuator. And since there’s no alternative to Ethernet, the established ecosystem is no longer sufficient.

Three areas of application stand out:

INTEGRATED INDUSTRY AND ITS ENABLERS: MINIATURISATION NEEDS NEW CONNECTIVITY

Andreas Huhmann, Andreas Huhmann, Strategy Consultant Connectivity & Networks, Consultant Connectivity & Networks, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]

b. As miniaturisation has progressed, sen-sors have become too small for the es-tablished connectors in the IP67 area. However, the existing transmission physics and integration into the existing active and passive infrastructure are needed. The promising candidate for this mating face is the M8 d-coded. It can be employed with the existing phys-ical layer, and therefore with infrastruc-ture and devices.

2. NEW APPLICATIONS WITH NEW INFRASTRUCTURE:

If it had been technically feasible during the introduction of Ethernet in industrial automation, industrial users would have demanded a 1-pair solution for Ethernet comparable to the fieldbus. The T1 Ether-net means that 1-pair Ethernet is now available. Industrie 4.0 is bringing about disruptive changes that give opportunities to a new physical layer. Ethernet is simply to a new physical layer. Ethernet is simply deployed everywhere, even over long rang-es and with high performance while using

the simplest and most economical instal-lation. The demands for miniaturisation are now added to this.

With T1, the technology for this is avail-able. But if the compatibility with today’s physical layer is abandoned, a new eco-system will emerge, whose distinctive fea-ture will be the definition of a new mating face. HARTING has developed this new mating face in the context of international standardisation. standardisation.


MINIATURISATION NEEDS NEW CONNECTIVITY

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THE HARTING ix Industrial® AS THE NEW ETHERNET STANDARD INTERFACE

Matthias FritscheMatthias Fritsche, Product Manager, HARTING Technology Group,HARTING Technology Group,[email protected] [email protected]

Ethernet is the undisputed dominant com-Ethernet is the undisputed dominant com-Ethernet is the undisputed dominant com-munication standard and is penetrating munication standard and is penetrating munication standard and is penetrating munication standard and is penetrating ever more areas of our lives globally. The ever more areas of our lives globally. The ever more areas of our lives globally. The ever more areas of our lives globally. The classic, globally popular RJ45 connector is classic, globally popular RJ45 connector is classic, globally popular RJ45 connector is classic, globally popular RJ45 connector is synonymous with Ethernet connections. synonymous with Ethernet connections. synonymous with Ethernet connections. synonymous with Ethernet connections. The RJ45 is low-priced and is famil-The RJ45 is low-priced and is famil-The RJ45 is low-priced and is famil-iar to everyone. But advances in iar to everyone. But advances in the area of miniaturisation mean the area of miniaturisation mean it has now become simply too it has now become simply too large for many applications. A large for many applications. A logical step would be a smaller yet logical step would be a smaller yet more robust solution. The HARTING more robust solution. The HARTING more robust solution. The HARTING ix Industrialix Industrial®® represents a clear recognition represents a clear recognition represents a clear recognition of the miniaturisation trend and sets a new of the miniaturisation trend and sets a new of the miniaturisation trend and sets a new standard for IP20 Ethernet connections.standard for IP20 Ethernet connections.standard for IP20 Ethernet connections.

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Ethernet is penetrating ever more areas of our lives, and in future will push its way into the furthest reaches of an enterprise. This path leads away from the co-existence of Ethernet and bus systems for data and sensor technology towards an integrated system extending from the Cloud to the remotest corners of industrial production. In addition to standardised protocols, this also includes the appropriate infrastructure, which needs to downsize in response to ever-smaller devices and sensor/actua-tor systems. The demands made on the neural pathways and synapses of the industry of tomorrow are clear: both device interfaces as well as system cables must become smaller, more powerful, while at the same time more robust.powerful, while at the same time more robust.powerful, while at the same time more robust.powerful, while at the same time more robust.powerful, while at the same time more robust.powerful, while at the same time more robust.

THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?THE SITUATION TO DATE?

Till now, the RJ45 connector has been the epitome of the Ethernet interface in the IP20 environment. Certainly the world’s most widely used connector, the RJ45 is ubiquitous and consequently loved so much by users. Given the lack of robustness, which can take the form of a broken locking lever or occasional contact problems, however, many users have more of a love-hate relation-ship with the RJ45. In the face of ever-smaller devices such as flat mobile devices, displays, small automation devices and sensors, the RJ45’s size limits the potentials for miniaturisation. Conse-quently, a smaller and more rugged connector is on the wish list of many users and developers, one which can also offer Cat.6A performance for 1/10Gbit/s Ethernet at the control level.

THE SITUATION GOING FORWARD?

With the HARTING ix Industrial®, HARTING is presenting an inte-grated system which meets all of these requirements.grated system which meets all of these requirements.A jack size slashed by 70% compared to the RJ45 enables device A jack size slashed by 70% compared to the RJ45 enables device manufacturers to deploy the ix Industrialmanufacturers to deploy the ix Industrial® in much smaller devic-

es, which can then more easily meet the needs for miniaturisa-tion. For device integration, a small yet robust jack with five THR shield contacts is available for maximum stability on the PCB. No big changes in design and assembly are required on the part of the device manufacturer. The socket with its five hold-downs can be soldered in a reflow soldering oven together with all other circuit board components. Only the holes for through-hole mount-ing must be given consideration on the circuit board. In this way, the new ix Industrial® system can be added into existing infra-structure without major adjustments. HARTING has endowed the next evolutionary step HARTING ix Industrial® with everything its predecessor is missing.

With respect to device wiring, users can avail themselves of flex-ible thin system cables with a tight bending radius, which can be ible thin system cables with a tight bending radius, which can be assembled with the ix’s mating face on both ends or mixed with assembled with the ix’s mating face on both ends or mixed with assembled with the ix’s mating face on both ends or mixed with the ix and the RJ45 connector on opposite ends. This enables a the ix and the RJ45 connector on opposite ends. This enables a the ix and the RJ45 connector on opposite ends. This enables a gradual adaptation of individual elements in the control level with-gradual adaptation of individual elements in the control level with-gradual adaptation of individual elements in the control level with-out the need to directly acquire all systems anew. A perfectly out the need to directly acquire all systems anew. A perfectly out the need to directly acquire all systems anew. A perfectly out the need to directly acquire all systems anew. A perfectly functioning system composed of a socket and connector guaran-functioning system composed of a socket and connector guaran-functioning system composed of a socket and connector guaran-tees a reliable process solution from a single source.tees a reliable process solution from a single source.

SMALLER - YET EVEN MORE ROBUST

The ix connectors feature stable latching via two metal hooks, which means they guarantee completely secure and vibra-tion-proof connection of the cable to the circuit board for at least 5.000 mating cycles. Consequently, HARTING is offering a uni-versal miniaturised cabling system for Ethernet in the automation switch cabinet, as well as for applications in the transportation sector. Size, robustness and Cat. 6A performance in conjunction with the option of Power-over Ehternet (PoE) are all exemplary of successful miniaturisation. They equip the HARTING ix Industrial®

with the potential to become the future IP20 standard connector for end-to-end Ethernet, from the Cloud down to the most com-pact field device.


Small size

Robust

Cat.6A Performance

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Cables – and above all connectors – must become smaller, more

powerful – and yet even more robust.

THEALL-ROUNDER

T1-CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY MAKES ETHERNETIMPLEMENTATION EASY AND COST-EFFECTIVE – FROM THE CLOUD TO THE SMALLEST SENSOR.

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THE tec.news 31 | STRATEGY

available for the widely used industrial Eth-ernet standards?

Matthias Fritsche: Analysis shows that the overwhelming majority of the cabling used in automation is shorter than 40m. The current limitation of 40m is therefore no reason to rule out this technology as a substitute for the majority of current bus systems. In addition to the simpler cables and connectors, the required circuits will also quickly become very economical due to the large automobile market.

Rainer Schmidt: T1 Ethernet is not in-tended to replace current Ethernet appli-cations. The 1-pair Ethernet system means it’s possible to open up areas which as of today are not accessible for technical and cost reasons.

rate of 250Mbit/s per pair, and 2.5Gbit/s per pair for 10Gbit-Ethernet 10GBASE-T.

tec.news: So you just take one wire pair and “1-pair Ethernet” is up and running?

Matthias Fritsche: In principle that was precisely the basic idea. More specifically, however, another encoding is used and a new physical layer was defined per the OSI layer model. The new standards for it are IEEE P802.3bw for 100BASE-T1 and IEEE P802.3bp for 1000BASE-T1. Both standards define a transmission channel over an unshielded twisted-pair cable with a length of up to 15m for on-board passen-ger car networks and shielded cabling up to 40m for use in automation and in the rail and aviation industry.

tec.news: So is 40m sufficient for the typical applications in the area of mechan-ical engineering, robotics, or on board trains? Why should this “1-pair Ethernet” be employed in future when we’ve current-ly have a huge, tailored product range

tec.news: HARTING will be featuring a technology demonstrator for “1-pair Eth-ernet” at this autumn’s electronica and SPS trade shows. To date, normal Ethernet transmission has required 2 wire pairs, and even 4 wire pairs for Gigabit Ethernet.

Matthias Fritsche: Exactly. 2 wire pairs are used for the Fast-Ethernet 100BASE-T that’s currently dominant in industry. 1 pair to transmit and one to receive. The transition to Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T uses all 4 wire pairs for bi-directional data transmission, which works out at a data

Flexible production requires modular

production equipment that is easy to incorporate

within existing environments via Plug&Play.

tec.news: For Ethernet over copper, the RJ45 is defined in the cabling standards such as the ISO/IEC 11801. Which con-nector was defined for T1 Ethernet?

Rainer Schmidt: With regard to the use in vehicles, no uniform mating face has been defined by the IEEE. However, a uni-form standard is urgently needed in the open automation environment so that components from different manufacturers can be connected to each other without an adapter.

Matthias Fritsche: The basic idea of our IEC standard proposal is a uniform mating face for IP20 as well as IP65/67. Of course, our standard design is based on a 360° shielded mating face that will have HARTING’s trademark high robustness and durability.

tec.news: That sounds promising. For multi-pair Ethernet cabling, does PoE offer an elegant possibility to supply connected devices with power? Is anything like that planned for T1 Ethernet as well?

Matthias Fritsche: Yes, work is also be-ing in process on this important feature. The associated standard will be IEEE P802.3bu “1-Pair Power over Data Lines (PoDL)”. This will make it possible in future to supply numerous sensors and actuators with small and medium power require-ments with both power and data via a 2 wire HARTING Industrial T1 data cable. HARTING is collaborating on this standard and is already taking the PoDL require-ments into account for the development of the T1 connection technology.

tec.news: What role will T1 Ethernet play in the digitisation megatrend?

The single pair Ethernet system makes

it possible to open up areas that - for technical and cost reasons - cannot currently be reached via Ethernet.

The current length restrictions are already the focus of the future standardisation, and an IEEE working group is already work-ing on the 10Base-T1 Extended Reach Standard, which is slated to implement transmission distances of up to a prospec-tive 1500 m. This standard can replace all conventional field buses with Ethernet. This will make Ethernet usable from the Cloud down to the last sensor or actuator. Besides reduced costs for cabling and electronics, the utilization of end-to-end Ethernet significantly reduces the devel-opment effort. Special know-how for the various field buses is no longer needed, gateways are eliminated, and maintenance of a uniform network infrastructure is dra-matically simplified.

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Rainer Schmidt, Chairman ISO/IEC JT1/SC25 and Chairman ISO/IEC JT1/SC25 and Product Manager HARTING Technology Group,[email protected]

Matthias Fritsche, Contributor to IEEE 802.3 standardisation groups and Product Manager, HARTING Technology Group,[email protected]

Rainer Schmidt: With the digitalisation of industry, Ethernet becomes the dominant network standard. T1 Ethernet will play a huge role in bringing Ethernet to the sen-sor and actuator level in a simple, inexpen-sive and reliable manner. Sensors and actuators are upgraded to intelligent net-work components. In terms of reliability, shielded cabling has significant advantag-es over wireless systems that are based on a limited frequency spectrum.

Matthias Fritsche: 1-pair Ethernet in conjunction with Remote Powering unifies the two lifelines of data and power. Con-sidering the trend that signals are being digitised on site, for a wealth of applica-tions requiring a smaller energy require-ment T1 Ethernet permits the three life-lines of signals, data and power to be combined in only one wire pair.

Please see our White Paper for more infor-mation on the deployment of T1 Ethernet, along with potential application scenarios and technical details.

The basic idea of our guidelines

is a uniform connector face for both

IP20 and IP65/67.

M8 FOR FAST ETHERNET AT THE MOST MINUTE SENSORS ON THE FIELD LEVEL.

THE COMPATIBLE SOLUTION

The consistent and seamless implementation of Integrated Industry entails Ethernet from the Cloud down to each and every sensor. Still, providing Ethernet down to the finest reaches of sensors means that adjustments must be made to connection technology. Ever increasing numbers of ever smaller sensors are harnessing Ethernet to monitor processes and states, down to the most compact devices. In the field, the HARTING M8 is taking care of the connection of the last blank areas on the Ethernet map.

At the field level, more and more ever smaller sensors are being used for pro-cess monitoring which are no longer accessed via a bus system but rather via Ethernet. The Ethernet protocol down to the last sensor could soon become the common standard and replace other systems. systems.

In future, control and monitoring will no longer consist of fenced-off systems. Rather, they can – if the necessary secu-rity measures are taken – be connected to the Cloud. The former vision, “From the sensor to the Cloud”, is becoming a reali-ty. Internal communication among corpo-rate locations has improved and produc-rate locations has improved and produc-tion processes can control themselves tion processes can control themselves globally in automated manner. But back to basics.

The field level is being enhanced with smaller and smaller sensor systems for intelligent production. These may be high-resolution camera or laser systems for optical positioning which require new, more powerful Ethernet connections due to the high volumes of data involved. Fur-thermore, today many sensor and actuator

Matthias DombergMatthias Domberg, Product Manager, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]@HARTING.com

The M8 can be used in existing

active and passive infrastructure.

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systems for the smallest applications are already so compact that current connec-tors and sockets are simply too large. Common formats for IP65/67 protected connectors, e.g. the M12 format, are in-creasingly too large for new generations of devices. Here, manufacturers and users need new, space-saving and high-perfor-mance connectivity technology.

TIME FOR MINIATURIZED CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY

Manufacturers of I/O boxes, camera equipment and sensors are going down the miniaturisation path as well. Here, HARTING is also taking the step towards miniaturisation that is so necessary for

digitalisation and broadening its portfolio by adding its space-saving M8 connector. This integrated system includes miniatur-ised sockets and overmoulded system cables.

One-third smaller, yet still robust and pro-tected to IP65/67, the M8 system is also suitable for demanding applications in harsh conditions. 100 Mbits to Cat. 5 means the 4-pole, D-coded M8 enables Fast Ethernet down to the most compact

application and enables a coherent, con-sistent standard with only one protocol, which meets IEEE 802.3. The connector, which complies with the PAS IEC 61076-2-114 standard, gives customers investment security and can be used in existing active and passive infrastructures. This applies equally to the Automation and Transporta-tion markets. The HARTING M8 d -coded paves the way for digitisation thanks to rigorous miniaturisation.

Paves the way for digitalisation thanks to rigorous miniaturisationthanks to rigorous miniaturisation

Space-saving M8 connector Space-saving M8 connector

Small, robust, protected to IP65/67 Small, robust, protected to IP65/67

IN SHORT

Digitalisation is making Ethernet the

end-to-end standard from from the Cloud down to

the individual sensor.

M12POWERL-CODEDA NEW STANDARD FOR MINIATURISED POWER SUPPLY

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Meets the new M12 Power standard

High-performance, with 0.75 kW despite a small footprint

Fully in line with the current minia-turisation, modularisation and cus-tomisation trends

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Miniaturisation in automation can succeed only if it is consistently implement-ed across all areas of infrastructure. While field devices and controllers are contracting and downsizing, these devices’ hunger for energy is not necessar-ily shrinking in lockstep with this development. In addition to signals and data, HARTING is fielding the new M12 Power in L-coding in order to be able to pro-vide sufficient power to the power core of smaller applications. The new M12 Power means that device manufacturers will be also be able to ensure power supply via miniaturised interfaces. With significantly smaller dimensions than previous 7/8” solutions, the connector takes its place among the ranks of new miniaturised connectors.

Miniaturisation in the context of digitalisa-tion can only be achieved if, in addition to instrument and sensor manufacturers, the entire infrastructure becomes smaller. Ca-bles, connectors and sockets of all three lifelines must all shrink in size. Previously, the focus was predominantly on signal and Ethernet connectors as typical targets for a reduction in footprint. An ever higher interface density on I/Os and central con-trols was – and still remains – the goal. As part of Integrated Industry, controls and small industrial computers are becoming ever more distributed while simultaneous-ly shrinking in size. While connectivity solutions were already at hand for data and signals, a new standard interface was needed for the third lifeline of power sup-ply. To date, the 7/8” interface has been the first choice. However, this widely used connection has become too large for many applications.

Here, HARTING is offering the far more compact M12 Power with L-coding as the new standard connector for 63V/16A DC power supply. The connector is stan-dardised to IEC 61076-2-111 and is also supported by the PNO as a new standard power connector. This gives manufactur-ers and users investment security, while cementing a new standard in miniaturisa-cementing a new standard in miniaturisa-tion in place.

The M12 Power sensibly rounds out the miniaturisation of device connectivity. An application can only contract in size and save space if all of its interfaces become smaller. M12 Power L-coded as a new min-iaturised standard power connector.

Matthias DombergMatthias Domberg, Product Manager, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]@HARTING.com

Dr. Ulrich Eberl,Dr. Ulrich Eberl,science and technology journalist, science and technology journalist, longtime head of Innovation longtime head of Innovation Communications at Siemens and founder of the R&D magazine “Pictures of the Future”, which has garnered multiple international awards.www.zukunft2050.wordpress.com

HOW ARTIFICIAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEINTELLIGENCE IS CHANGING OUR LIVES

1. The enormous increase in the perfor-mance of microchips. Today’s best

smartphones can do calculations as fast as a supercomputer of the mid-1990s, at one ten-thousandth of the cost and ener-gy consumption. And we can expect an-other similar increase – in computing pow-er, storage capacity and data transfer rate – in the next 25 years.

2. The miniaturisation of components. Cameras and sensors are becoming ever smaller and cheaper. The fact that they’re also needed for robots and smartphones

The smartphone was just the beginning. By the next decade, the Smart Car, the self-driving, electric and networked car, will just be as commonplace as the Smart Factory – also known as Industrie 4.0 – or the smart Grid, which will optimally bal-ance supply and demand in future energy systems and detect technical problems before a component fails. When it comes to buildings, we can look forward to the Smart Home, an intelligent house that pro-vides more comfort, more safety and en-ergy savings. Even entire cities are already being planned as Smart Cities which will network their infrastructures – from trans-portation to the electricity and heating grids – and make control and management easier.

Not only are digitalisation and automation inherently driving all these smart ma-chines and systems, but first and foremost a trend that will radically change all as-pects of life: Artificial Intelligence. Follow-ing several years of stagnation, the fact that this area is just now developing so explosively is due to four factors that are strongly propelling one another forward:

When machine learning, cognitive computers and the

best robots all come together, they will

bring about a revolu-tion such as the world

has never seen.

The trend is unstoppable. Machines are learning to listen and speak, to recognise photos and analyse texts, to evaluate sensor data and optimise processes, to drive vehicles and help with the household – we’re going to be surrounded everywhere by smart machines.

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can continually improve the way they learn to see, read and speak. In addition, future robots will no longer carry everything they need in the way of information and skills around with them, but will be able to download all this as apps from the “Ro-boNet” or even outsource tasks to the net.

All these trends and technologies prove one thing: the smart machines of the fu-ture will learn on their own, acquire knowl-edge and continually get better at assist-ing people. We’ll be able to have real conversations with our smartphones, computer systems will sift through mil-lions of patient records, legal cases or stock market news for doctors, lawyers or bankers and give wise recommendations.

In factories and warehouses, collabo-rative robots with work directly

with people – hand in hand, so to speak. Autonomous trol-leys will roll along sidewalks, while drones in the air deliver urgent packages and more and more people are driven

comfortably to their destina-tions in autonomously driving

cars. In short, in the future we will live in a community of people and smart machines – and we should already be preparing today for how we’ll deal with this and make the most of it.

as well as for autonomous vehicles or the Smart Home results in boosted produc-tion runs and reduced prices.

3. More powerful software and hard-ware. So-called deep-learning algorithms permit the functioning of billions of neu-rons to be simulated. Specifically, this tremendously improves the automatic recognition of images, text and language. In addition, researchers have developed neuromorphic chips which emulate the behaviour of neurons not by using soft-ware, but electronically: they learn ten thousand times faster than our brains and millions of times faster than a supercom-puter.

4. The information explosion on the Internet. Currently, every day people and machines produce ten times more new information than is contained in all the books in the world. By 2020, this data treasure trove will quintuple again, and almost 40 per cent will be transmit-ted or stored using Internet technologies, i.e. in the Cloud. All the billions of images, text, video and audio files can be used as per-fect training material for smart machines. In this way, the latter

Are robots and smart computers a blessing for humanity, or rather a threat to jobs, privacy and security? In his book* “Smart Machines – how artificial intelligence is changing our lives”, Dr. Ulrich Eberl vividly and precisely describes the fascinating developments in the field that ad-dresses the core of our very identity: human intelligence.

NETWORK AROUND THE MODULAR COMPUTING SYSTEM MICA

“We want to give the users of our MICA a platform for professional exchange, quite in the spirit of collaborative networks, that brings Industrie 4.0 along with itself,” stresses Dr. Jan Regtmeier, Director of Product Management at HARTING IT Software Development. The first companies already using the MICA for their own applications and business models have teamed with HARTING to bring the cooperative MICA.network to life. Numerous solutions from different industries and markets were presented.

Thomas Holthöfer,Thomas Holthöfer,Online Marketing Manager, Online Marketing Manager, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]

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cooperation in the MICA.network. “Having a network here with experienced experts and ready-made solutions, while also pro-

viding one’s own expertise, is incredibly valuable for everyone involved,” says Regt-meier. The goal is always to offer users

The MICA.network platform thoroughly The MICA.network platform thoroughly continues the idea of inter-company coop-continues the idea of inter-company coop-eration. Some 14 companies in the MICA eration. Some 14 companies in the MICA network have already discovered the MICA network have already discovered the MICA as a future-looking basis for their own sys-as a future-looking basis for their own sys-tem solutions and wish to continue to de-tem solutions and wish to continue to de-velop them within the network. The list of velop them within the network. The list of companies includes akquinet tech@spree, companies includes akquinet tech@spree, Berner & Mattner Systemtechnik, Cybus, Berner & Mattner Systemtechnik, Cybus, Dimension Data, Favendo, Nemetris, Dimension Data, Favendo, Nemetris, IMMS, iTiZZimo, Logi.cals, PCO, Salt and IMMS, iTiZZimo, Logi.cals, PCO, Salt and Pepper, SDI Project Automation and Tech-Pepper, SDI Project Automation and Tech-niaTranscat.

All the companies involved bring expertise All the companies involved bring expertise and experience from different areas of in-and experience from different areas of in-dustry to the table that can be optimally dustry to the table that can be optimally implemented around the MICA: intralogis-implemented around the MICA: intralogis-tics, supply chain, decentralised MES solu-tics, supply chain, decentralised MES solu-tions, condition monitoring, predictive tions, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, the integration of existing maintenance, the integration of existing machinery and equipment with modern IT machinery and equipment with modern IT systems, after-sales service, boosting systems, after-sales service, boosting equipment efficiency, wireless sensor net-equipment efficiency, wireless sensor net-works, and through to augmented reality. works, and through to augmented reality. Here, all solutions benefit from the MICA Here, all solutions benefit from the MICA concept of open hardware and software. concept of open hardware and software. Users can even develop and complement Users can even develop and complement the hardware and software or avail them-the hardware and software or avail them-selves of existing components by way of

easy entry into Industrie 4.0 and in doing so help all companies position themselves securely for the future.

The founding members have a lot of ideas about what can be done in the future. Plans include user meetings and joint mar-keting activities. In addition, initial ideas have been aired for a marketplace where users and customers can find ready-to-use hardware and software components, systems and solutions.

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For the MICA, HARTING was presented in 2016 with the interna tionally with the interna tionally renowned HERMES AWARD for innovation.AWARD for innovation.

AWARDED

For more information about MICA and the MICA.network available please visit HARTING-MICA.com

Having a network here with experienced

experts and ready-made solutions, while also providing one’s

own expertise, is incredibly valuable for

everyone involved.

http://www.harting-mica.com/startseite/

MICA IN INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET

Since the market launch of the HARTING MICA, customers and partners have completed dozens of projects that exchange data over existing Ethernet and USB interfaces. With the new Industrial Ethernet variants, it is possible to directly integrate MICA into production networks.

Lars Hohmuth,Lars Hohmuth,Product Manager Industrial Computing, Product Manager Industrial Computing, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]

MICA is connected to an existing network as a client via standard bus systems and cables (for example, D-coded M12 for EtherCAT). New variants of MICA are equipped with built-in EtherCAT, Profinet and Ethernet/IP function boards. The software environment, developed in col-laboration with HMS Industrial Networks GmbH, allows these MICAs to be integrat-ed with standard PLC programming envi-ronments, e.g. Beckhoff TwinCAT.ronments, e.g. Beckhoff TwinCAT.

On the MICA side, the data are available in a container and can be pro-

cessed with all the tools pres-ent on the MICA. For exam-ple, the data could be picked up from the EtherCAT contain-

er using JSON and then sent via MQTT or OPC-UA to a

Microsoft Azure or

Most industrial companies have estab-lished and complex automation solutions with real-time networks such as EtherCAT, Profinet or Ethernet/IP. In Industrie 4.0 it is necessary to capture more and more relevant data from these systems and pass the data on to the business level, e.g. an ERP or a Cloud. Both for reasons of cost, as well as to maintain the reliability of the automation network, in virtually all cases it is not possible to build this into cases it is not possible to build this into the real-time network via additional PLCs. MICA offers a cost effective and minimal-ly invasive option to collect data on the fly, as well as to extract busi-ness-critical data.

SAP Hana Cloud. Alternatively, it is possi-ble to store data in a MySQL database container on the MICA and then process it with the R statistical language on the MICA itself – both MySQL and R for MICA are available free from HARTING. There is even the possibility of programming the workflow on the MICA graphically, e.g. us-ing Node-RED (see next page). The option to pre-process data on the MICA is partic-ularly essential: even simple manufactur-ularly essential: even simple manufactur-ing facilities can generate multiple giga-bytes of data in the course of a day. Relaying this directly to the ERP over-whelms both the network as well as the ERP. With the MICA, this data stream can be buffered directly on the machine and be reduced to business-critical data using proven tools from the IT world. This cuts costs and radically simplifies the Industrie 4.0 solution.

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NODE-RED ON THE MICA: INDUSTRIE 4.0 INDUSTRIE 4.0 IN THE FLOW

EtherCAT, PROFINET, MQTT, OPC UA? Anyone who wants to converse in the 4th industrial revolution must be fluent in IoT. Node-RED on the MICA now enables the simple visual “wiring” of communication networks and the integration processes of sensors and controls to back-end systems and the Cloud.


Dr. Oliver BeyerDr. Oliver Beyer, Dr. Oliver Beyer, Dr. Oliver BeyerSenior Solutions Architect, Senior Solutions Architect,

HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]

Industrie 4.0 embodies the increasingly comprehensive network-ing of the production environment, from individual sensors all the way to the Cloud. When it comes to the integration of digital components, the use of a large variety of heterogeneous data models and communication protocols poses a major challenge. In order to realise cross-level system integration here, software tools are needed which permit the orchestration of relevant com-ponents of the integration process which can be flexibly en-hanced to meet new requirements.

Creating a workflow in the Node-RED Editor

Using Node-RED, IBM developed an open source software tool suitable for the design and integration of modern IoT architec-tures. Node-RED permits digital components to be “wired” by creating workflows in the visual editor, whereby the programming effort when developing integration processes can be enormously reduced. Node-RED is based on the Node.js programming lan-guage, which enjoys great popularity in IoT projects in particular thanks to the over 250,000 available packages and the active open source community.

On the MICA, with Node-RED and the available packages new opportunities arise for the flexible and efficient development of integration solutions for data acquisition/pre-processing of sen-sor and control data in back-end systems and in the Cloud.

How does digitalisation work? A question to which an entire industry is seeking the answers. Digitalisation projects in HARTING production show how to find them: one just needs to do it. And have the courage to try things out.

DIGITALISATION PROJECTS AT HARTING.

WITH THE COURAGETO DO:

Dr. Michael Baumeister,Dr. Michael Baumeister, Plant Manager, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected] [email protected]

MICA in use in the switch cabinet

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“Digitalisation is the future” – this is the mantra that is constantly being repeated by all voices in the German industrial land-scape. But how do you get from the ab-stract visions for tomorrow to concrete solutions for today? The answer is simpler than many of the people raising the ques-tions might suspect: one has to test things, initiate pilot projects and try out concepts. Although digitalisation appears to be an essentially disruptive process, in everyday life the fourth industrial revolu-tion often reveals itself to be a gradual evolution, a development which one can actively help shape. This way of looking at the issue of “digitalisation” also character-ises the corporate culture at HARTING. The possibilities offered by digital con-cepts are tested in our own in-house pro-duction – with a focus on concrete bene-fits. “Digitalisation only brings us added value if it is not an end in itself, but a means to an end. A tool that makes it pos-sible for us to realise the next efficiency leaps in production,” says Dr. Michael Bau-meister, head of production and lead man-ager for eight ongoing digital pilot projects in HARTING manufacturing.

RFID IN ASSET MANAGEMENT

One of the pilot projects at HARTING is the use of RFID technology in tool manage-ment. “At the beginning of the project, Controlling wanted to know when and where every tool was, in order to enable simple and quick inventory,” says Thomas Meyer, Head of Stamping Centre, regard-ing the start of the project. “We then equipped all the tools with an RFID tran-sponder. During project implementation, we recognised that the RFID solution pro-vided more than just the physical invento-

ry advantage. One thing quickly became clear: if we also equipped punching ma-chines with RFID readers, the machine could automatically adjust to a conversion. This represents an advantage with which we can reduce errors while improving out-put quality. In a second step, we then set up gates in the factory buildings. This now lets us know exactly where each tool is located, and in addition allows us to con-siderably optimise turnaround times in maintenance.” The information is now available on site in paperless form, at the workbench as well as directly on the ma-chine, and as such is always available pre-cisely where it is needed.

DIGITAL MOBILE MAINTE-NANCE (DMM) WITH MICA

DMM is another example that shows the potential that is freed up during the imple-mentation of digitalisation projects. “Col-leagues in maintenance are already using tablets to directly access digital equip-ment histories, documents and PLC pro-grams on site,” says Thorsten Fischer, Head of Maintenance. “Eventually we got

the idea of importing machine data from the PLC to the tablet as well. We integrat-ed the MICA, the Modular Industrial Com-puting Architecture, in order to obtain data from proprietary systems. Consequently, we can tap machine data and display it on the tablet. This is a step that gives us direct and easy access to a wide range of data which we can use to optimise pro-cesses and reduce machine downtimes in the future.”

In addition to solutions for technical chal-lenges, digitisation projects highlight new ways of cooperation. “Every internal proj-ect was initiated by employees, people who have a passion for the subject area and are keen to try out new things togeth-er with colleagues from different depart-ments. That’s the great thing about digital-isation – that we not only better connect our systems with each other, but also our employees,” as Dr. Baumeister states.

The cutting die has been equipped with an RFID tag


RFID CONTAINER MANAGEMENT IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

A successful foundation was laid for the topic of RFID and SAP integration for asset management at reference customer Brose. Software, hardware, consulting services and implementation from a single source are our keys to success and strategic partnerships for integration projects in the SAP environment!

tainers between the two Brose plants. The SAP ERP Standard provides no indivi dual tracking of container circuits. Conse-quently, Brose was looking for a suitable strategic partner that can provide solu-tions for asset management by deploying SAP Auto ID – seamlessly integrated into the SAP landscape! The pilot project at Brose had a duration of eight months

Brose is a global company with a strong SAP landscape and manufactures electric motors for the automotive industry in Würzburg. Part of the products from Würzburg are sent to Meerane for further processing. The transport between the production plants is carried out in grid boxes and reusable plastic packaging. There is a constant circulation of con-

Vanessa MittereggerVanessa Mitteregger,Vanessa Mitteregger,Vanessa MittereggerPrincipal Consultant, Principal Consultant, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]

PREDICTIVE ANALYTICSASSET-MANAGEMENT

ANALYTIC PLATFORM(ON PREMISE, FOG, CLOUD)

SAP AII SAP AIIADDON

HA-VIS MIDDLEWARE

RFIDREADER

RFIDTRANSPONDER

AUTOID READER

AUTOID TAGS

Apps Middleware

SPS SENSORS

1. Brose architecture – left in current configuration, 1. Brose architecture – left in current configuration, on the right enhanced with future scenarios

MICA

SAP ERP

YouTube Video CLICK HERE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHJ0sKW0jqA

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during which Brose’s SAP landscape and the equipping of forklift and gate for the integration project were adapted. The re-sult of the preliminary studies in the so-called technical proof of concept regard-ing the forklift and the loading gate, as well as the sound proposals for integration into SAP, were a decisive factor in the se-lection of HARTING as strategic supplier in this environment. The successful imple-mentation in the SAP Auto ID Infrastruc-ture and the integration of HARTING RFID components were adequately demonstrat-ed on April 12th 2016 in Würzburg during the smooth production start-up. Loading and unloading of the containers in the plants took place without delays.

Picking on the forklift by means of RFID and identification at the gate at outgoing goods in Würzburg and goods receipt in Meerane was immediately accepted by all parties. The direct visual feedback on the screens at the forklift terminal and the gate provides employees with certainty and thus confidence in this technology. The pilot project has had a positive influ-ence with respect to the risk of incorrect loading and manual operations and there-fore error-prone handling.

In addition, the foundation was laid for as-set management at the individual level.

The SAP integration increases process reliability, and in the future it will be pos-sible to make determinations regarding the states of containers.

A stable customer-supplier relationship was established during the pilot project. This was reflected in the participation in the Brose Supplier Innovation Day in April in Coburg. Here, HARTING had the oppor-tunity to discuss further cooperation and possible project approaches with the Brose management. The MICA shall play an important role in this context. Ma-chine-level data in combination with SAP process data from production and logis-tics are decisive for conclusions regarding the content of individual containers. Loca-tion, state and follow-up processing of individual containers and assigned mate-rials are issues that HARTING and Brose will tackle together.

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Direct benefit in the pilot project – process safety through direct posting of the individual container in SAP and visual feedback on the forklift and at the gate.

Tracking and tracing of assets will become in-creasingly important in the future. We’re creat-ing the early groundwork for container tracking, even be-yond the borders of in-house works.

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The foundation stone was successfully laid. Brose and HARTING

are now pursuing cross-divisional

project approaches. The MICA will play an important role in this!

3. Forklift dialog 4. Loading at the gate2. Attaching the RFID tags before Go Live

http://www.harting-it.com/logistik/behaeltermanagement

MODULAR MACHINE ENGINEERING AND ITS RELEVANCE FOR INDUSTRIE 4.0

The trend towards the customised product continues to barrel ahead. What is already a commonplace aspect of retail business is becoming ever more relevant in the business-customer rela-tionship. The value chain of customers and suppliers is merging and leading in the direction of individualised production involving extremely small lot sizes. The associated flexibility in manufac-turing calls for modularly structured production means which can be easily integrated into existing environments via Plug&Play.

When it comes to special machine engineering by the HARTING Technology Group, modularisation takes place on two levels. On the one hand, entire manufacturing cells are combined with entire production lines as modular elements. The basic structure is the same for all cells, and autonomous control for each cell reduces

the interfaces to workpiece transport and the supply of electric-ity, data and compressed air via an infrastructure box. The second level pertains to manufacturing components which are integrated into the cell structure within a production cell as cyber-physical systems (CPS) via a standardised Han-Modular®

connector. Examples of this include component magazines, as-sembly stations, test systems or laser marking units. Lightweight robots handle the linkage of the individual processing steps with-in a cell.

Capable self-description is necessary to support planning, simu-lation, implementation and commissioning of modular, flexible manufacturing systems. This self-description includes the func-tional key data of a CPS as well as the geometry, kinematics and all software elements needed for integration, e.g. program rou-tines, menu structures of the man-machine interface, and data models for maintenance or energy management. AutomationML covers the lion’s share of the required data formats and thus provides an excellent foundation.

Strict modularisation and the standardisation of production components make it easier to implement the flexible production of customised products. Standardised system software and capable self-description are foundations of Industrie 4.0 and new business models.

Dr.-Ing. Volker FrankeDr.-Ing. Volker Franke, Managing Director HARTING Applied Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, HARTING Applied Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]

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Standardised manufacturing modules make it easier to offer the automated interpretation of the data generated during operation for applications such as predictive maintenance. This permits customer benefits to be generated in a simple and cost efficient manner. At the same time, this facilitates the implementation of Industrie 4.0 concepts such as networked production and the self-control/self-optimisation of production chains if standardised interfaces and integrated self-description are in place. Moreover, higher-level systems such as production planning, energy man-agement and maintenance will also benefit from semantically enriched standardised data, and thereby help trim operating costs.

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IN SHORT

Flexibility in manufacturing calls for modularly structured

production means which can be easily integrated into existing easily integrated into existing environments via Plug&Play. environments via Plug&Play.

Combination of entire manufacturing cells with entire production lines as modular elements

Integration of manufacturing components into the cell structure via a Han-Modular® connector

The uniform, standardised interface for all manufacturing components is based on Han Modular®.

“New features transform the classic industry connector into an Industrie 4.0 component.”

Industrie 4.0 and the associated dramatic changes driven by Smart Factories – which are resulting in the modularisation of machines and plants – are seeing the connector undergo a fundamental trans-formation. Whereas decentralisation was a structural change in deployment, and installation technology driven by the manufacturer of machinery and plants, modu-larisation is a user-initiated change brought about by flexibility. Modularisation has implications beyond the traditional responsibilities of employees. It first and foremost impacts the plant operator inter-ested in configuring the plant in the sim-plest way possible. The task here no lon-ger lies with the automation expert or the maintenance engineer – rather, it is the operator who wants to use the simple via Plug-and-Produce system. This has a fundamental impact on the connector since it becomes an integral part of a smart infrastructure.

DEVELOPMENT PHASES OF THE INDUSTRIAL CONNECTOR

1950-1980: CentralisationThe introduction of electric drives in ma-chinery made it necessary to supply them with power as well as control them. These control and power supply functions were combined in a central switch cabinet which was then later used for the PLC. The industrial connector makes it possible to separate the switch cabinet and the me-chanical areas of the machine. This rep-resents significant customer benefits in-cluding rapid installation and reduced errors compared to hard wiring.

MODULAR CONNECTORS AS THE BACKBONE OF THE BACKBONE OF THE SMART FACTORYTHE SMART FACTORY

Andreas Huhmann, Andreas Huhmann, Strategy Consultant Connectivity & Networks, Consultant Connectivity & Networks, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]

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1980-2010: DecentralisationAs a result of the fieldbus introduction, it was no longer necessary to connect di-rectly all sig-nals to the switch cabinet. Sensor data could now be decentrally col-lected, and actuators could also be switched on. This resulted in a decen-tralised configuration technology which was characterised by IP67 devices on one side, but also by decentralised, smaller switch cabinets on the other. The Han-Modular®, which was invented to transfer data, power and individual signals to these distributed switch cabinets, can do so in a pluggable manner. The real ben-efit of decentralisation was the simplifica-tion of installation, consequently prolong-ing the machine lifecycle.

2010-2030?: ModularisationFuture Smart Factories will be much more transformation-capable than today’s fac-tories. “Mass customisation” will demand the production of individual products using mass production standards and efficiency. This goal can only be achieved if produc-tion can be continuously adapted to indi-vidual requirements as fast as possible. A modular with standardised interfaces is consequently a requirement. Here, a mod-ule must be supplied with all lifelines - the Han-Modular® fulfils this demand. Howev-er, enhanced requirements arise when a connector is no longer part of the installa-tion but becomes the standardised infra-structure interface.

In a Smart Factory there is no traditional commissioning that ends with a standard system configuration. In principle, a Smart Factory is continuously commissioned

over and over again in operation, or a re-configuration takes place, even during operation. All the associated possible con-

figurations cannot be tested in traditional commissioning. This has ramifications. The new configuration must be able to be produced easily and securely. Here, it can-not be assumed that specially trained per-sonnel will be available for this purpose.

Consequently, the new configuration must be supported by integrated management. Since the addition and replacement of a module always implies the insertion of a connector, connectors gain a new central meaning. The Han-Modular® connector is endowed with features for dock-ing/un-docking, functionality for high-uptime op-eration, active locking, visualisation and communication, which further develop the connector from a passive installation com-ponent into a smart infrastructure compo-nent.

The Smart Factory from HARTING: HAII4YOU

In a Smart Factory there is no traditional

commissioning that ends with a standard system configuration. In

principle, a Smart Factory is conti-

nuously commissioned over and over again in

operation.

Learn more about Han-Modular® here

http://www.harting.com/han-modular/

IDENTIFICATION VIA MODULAR CONNECTOR

Besides the identification of components and machine elements, “smart” connectors are also increasingly being deployed in predictive maintenance. Communication can be performed using inexpensive bidirectional systems like the I2C bus, as well as standardised bus systems such as CAN Bus and all the way through to Ethernet profiles like PROFINET. In addition to the al-ready established ID module, the new “CAN ID Module” is the latest product in the smart Han® series – and is now making a name for itself.

tification functionality to the connector can best be illustrated by differentiating between processing machinery intended for mobile use and machinery with iso-chronous drives.

Case 1: ID Module in mobile process-ing machinery with exchangeable el-ementsOn machinery with pluggable drives, aux-iliary equipment and other machine units

Implementation as a Han Modular® mod-ule ensures that identification is flexibly and space-savingly integrated into in-terfaces which comprehensively supply machines with power, data and signals. The progress made by transferring iden-

help ID modules determine if the units are in the right slot. They consequently avoid erroneous configuration.

Information such as the year of manufac-turing, the last revision status and other parameters of the machine unit can also be stored and used for predictive main-tenance on the application. In this case, the ID Module has a double function as identification tool and data memory.

The customer benefits derive from the fact that erroneous insertion of a machine unit is prevented. Moreover, there is also memory space for additional subordinate, area-relevant information. The ID Module paves the way for the customisation of the machine unit.

In addition to local machine control, indus-trial WiFi modules provide easy connection with the I40 manufacturing environment.

Ralf Reicks,Ralf Reicks, Product Manager, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected] [email protected]

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Case 2: ID Module in pluggable iso- ID Module in pluggable iso-chronous drivesBoth conventional machinery as well Both conventional machinery as well as special-purpose machinery contain as special-purpose machinery contain machine components characterised by machine components characterised by movement processes made up of individ-movement processes made up of individ-ual synchronously executing movements.ual synchronously executing movements.

In conventional machinery, this synchro-In conventional machinery, this synchro-nicity is often achieved by using line nicity is often achieved by using line shafts, which employ cams and other shafts, which employ cams and other power couplings to initiate all movements power couplings to initiate all movements according to a defined process scheme. according to a defined process scheme. However, machines with high speeds and However, machines with high speeds and accelerated axes are controlled using accelerated axes are controlled using special sensors, drives and motion con-special sensors, drives and motion con-trollers. The CAN Bus, which functions trollers. The CAN Bus, which functions in real-time and is organised according in real-time and is organised according to the “publisher-subscriber” principle, to the “publisher-subscriber” principle, is ideally suited for the synchronisation is ideally suited for the synchronisation of subscribers. The CAN ID Module also of subscribers. The CAN ID Module also enables the current configuration of the enables the current configuration of the drives to be tested and the parameters drives to be tested and the parameters that are determined to be transmitted to that are determined to be transmitted to all other drives and the controller.all other drives and the controller.

The machine may only start up if the drive The machine may only start up if the drive is correctly configured. Start-up is blocked is correctly configured. Start-up is blocked if any state exists other than the one de-if any state exists other than the one de-sired. The benefit for the customer is the sired. The benefit for the customer is the potential for time savings, for example potential for time savings, for example during servicing: drive data is available during servicing: drive data is available in the module at the periphery, meaning in the module at the periphery, meaning the revision status can be quickly que-the revision status can be quickly que-ried. Individual machine elements can be ried. Individual machine elements can be exchanged and repaired faster, since work exchanged and repaired faster, since work on a subsystem does not entail starting on a subsystem does not entail starting the entire machine. This saves time and the entire machine. This saves time and energy.

Consequently, the CAN ID Module offers advantages for both types of machinery. On the one hand, it helps implement iden-tification functionality in combination with memory storage capabilities in the device periphery, while on the other, it logically complements existing complex systems

and helps save time and money on ser-vicing.

For I4.0 applications, integration takes place via network-enabled devices or, in future, directly via an Ethernet interface. This in turn implements end-to-end net-working of the data.

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Han-Modular®: ROBUST NEW BASIC CONCEPT SETS MARKET STANDARD

Modern production systems need to be adaptable to customer requirements within rapid turnaround times, and only extremely flexible machines and modular production equipment can meet this challenge.

Heiko Meier,Heiko Meier, Product Manager, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected] [email protected]

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for them in the frame before closing. They can’t tilt and prevent the hinged frame from closing.

A contour on the hinge works with the stainless steel spring for locking in place with a clearly audible “click” – and holds the frame together securely, doing away with the need for the previous fixing ele-ment.

Assembly is easier in a number of other ways, too. Clearly visible black triangles have been put on the side of the hinged frame with the little windows as a guide to the direction of assembly. The assembler

sees the direction in which the module is to be inserted quickly and intuitively, ensuring that the clips of different widths engage correctly.

Improving the hinged frame is part of a continuous process of adapting the Han-Modular® range to industry require-ments.

The modular series includes contacts and inserts for current up to 200 A, high voltage modules up to 5000 V and signal modules with a packing density of up to 25 contacts per individual module. The range runs from Cat.6A Ethernet inter-faces to “smart Han®” modules for var-ious BUS technologies (ID module) and mini-switches (with 4 ports). With the modules already available, up to a bil-lion different module combinations - and counting - are possible within a connector.

The new hinged frame is available on the market from autumn 2016.

The demand for flexibility in a production line also has an impact on the design of the interfaces incorporated within it. When it comes to conversion, using connectors to supply machine modules saves con-siderable time compared to hard wiring. The modular connector principle delivers a number of benefits, as it is very easy to produce the right connector for a par-ticular application. These connectors are used to provide applications with the three lifelines: Power, Signal and Data.

HARTING has pioneered the develop-ment of modular interfaces for over two decades, and is now setting the market standard: the manufacturer has created the Han-Modular® range of over 50 diffe-rent modular contact inserts. Fitting to the housing is via a robust zinc die-cast articu-lated frame. The frame holds the modules between two interlocking pivoting halves. After assembly, the loaded hinged frame can be mounted in the housing like a nor-mal contact insert. There is a matching hinged frame for each standard-sized housing, increasing the degree of flexibility for customers.

HARTING has now set itself the goal of making the procedure for fitting the module in the hinged frame more effi-cient and providing the option of auto-mated frame-loading. A spring mechanism has therefore been added to the existing Han-Modular® hinged frame. Held by a stainless steel spring, the frame always locks into a pre-set position – staying ei-ther completely open or closed. A further adaptation of the geometry of the hinged frame also means that the modules can be guided smoothly into position provided

Improving the hinged frame is

part of a continuous process of adapting the Han-Modular® range to industry

requirements.

The new Han-Modular® hinged frame with spring mechanism in an open state (left) and with connector modules mounted in the housing (right)

ONLY THE SCALE COUNTS

Holger HeidenblutHolger Heidenblut,Sales- and Applications-Support HIS, Sales- and Applications-Support HIS, HARTING Technology Group, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected]

HARTING Integrated Solutions as an enabler of Industrie 4.0

to a higher level of integration, miniaturi-sation and modularisation.

The sub-racks containing the test equip-ment previously required to commission robots were housed in large switch cabi-nets and featured labour-intensive and individually built application-dependent modules. A platform strategy was present

only to a limited extent of this arrange-ment but which required full-time support.

Now cutting-edge embedded computer technology, in conjunction with a modular system, is set to remedy the situation and system, is set to remedy the situation and facilitate integration into a modern MES.facilitate integration into a modern MES.

Here, HARTING Integrated Solutions have Here, HARTING Integrated Solutions have leveraged their experience of a broad va-leveraged their experience of a broad va-riety of the Group’s technologies in order riety of the Group’s technologies in order

As one of the leading suppliers of robot technology, KUKA understands the advan-tages of going down the path of Integrated Industry for their in-house processes as a means of gaining an advantage over their global competitors. Where KUKA’s inter-nal test equipment was previously linked only to high-level proprietary systems such as a Manufacturing Execution Sys-tem (MES) or ERP, the move to an Integrat-ed Industry solution gives KUKA an oppor-tunity to change their manufacturing processes. The move also focuses atten-tion on existing standards and technolo-gies already in place, which can be raised

to implement a holistic solution. The test units intended to be housed in small car-tridges are integrated into a 3U rack via a horizontal backplane equipped with DIN rails. These individual racks in turn are com-bined via a long, vertical backplane which is routed rearwards via a Han-Modular®

with PCB adapter. This meant that the size of the chassis was able to be reduced to about the dimensions of a desk end-table. Both types of the custom-designed Power-on-PCB backplane combine Power Supply, additional I/O and the network into a hy-brid solution. In addition they employ state-of-the-art PCB technologies such as thick copper in order to reliably cope with the total current flow.

The overall concept is rounded out by the fact that additional functionality for the end user is incorporated into the overall concept. For example, Ethernet distribu-tion will be handled by a Ha-VIS eCon Switch in the individual racks. Likewise, in the Han-Modular® connector on the indi-vidual cartridges an ID module and cable assembly from HARTING Customized Solu-tions will be used. In addition, the solution

HARTING backplane and Ethernet switch as bridge to MES

All the HARTING com-petencies combine to

deliver the appropriate customer solution.

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needs to be delivered as a “ready to run” component in pre-assembled and tested 19” housings. As a result, a new worldwide in-house standard will be created at KUKA, one which will simplify global de-ployment in a manner which is process-se-cure and future-oriented.

This HARTING Integrated Solutions project demonstrates that a customer-oriented, holistic solution can be implemented at all levels with indispensable added-value for the customer.

Compact and modular units

”Ready-to-Run“ as the challenge for global deployment

Miniaturisation is taking place at all levels

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New compact and modular customer solution

INDIVIDUAL SOLUTIONS INDIVIDUAL SOLUTIONS MADE TO MEASURE

On 1 October 2015, the new business unit HARTING Customised Solutions was established in order to expand business with customised solutions in the mechanical engineering, automation technology, and energy and traffic technology sectors. Customers benefit from extensive know-how, technical assistance, engineering, service, testing and simulations.

Danny MaijinckxDanny Maijinckx, Danny Maijinckx, Danny Maijinckx Business Development Director EMEA HARTING Customised Solutions, HARTING Technology Group, EMEA HARTING Customised Solutions, HARTING Technology Group, [email protected] [email protected]

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The HCS product range extends from modified standard products adapted to customer specifications, which can also be produced economically in small quantities, through pre-assembled wiring harnesses and custom connectors, to total solutions and integrat-ed projects such as the network backbone for the WiFi reception in trains or capacitor charging systems for wind turbines. Here, the Global Business Unit focuses on products that meet individ-ual customer needs and also address a wider market.

At the Hannover Messe 2016 trade fair, HCS showed a number of new, innovative solutions, including the Multiphase-Test Con-nector. A concept sketch here turned out to be the basis for the production of a series product in cooperation with a customer from the automotive industry. At the same time, the newly estab-lished business unit put its skills to the test, since, in addition to the mechanical design in IP54 for harsh industrial environments, the complex product saw the development of robust electronics in the smallest of space.

The concept proposal is based on designing a metering device in a Han 10B coupling housing using the Han 10E (contact holder), which is a commonly used interface in mechanical engineering interface. Per the customer’s specifications, the test connector was tasked with identifying key parameters, namely the connec-tion of the phases (L1, L2, L3) on the supply line from the AC motor, the interconnection as of the starting torque (star or delta) and the direction of rotation. The states of these parameters are crucial for a secure connection, exchange, servicing and avoiding maintenance errors for AC motors.

A design right has been granted for the symbols on the housing and is intended to give customers an intuitive understanding of its operation.

The engineered Multiphase-Test Connector per DIN EN 61010-1 with the target applications of connection, exchange, service and maintenance of AC motors is the ideal measuring instrument for service technicians and engineers, as well as all individuals entrusted with the installation, service and maintenance of AC motors (230/400V AC, 50 Hz). It is mainly used in mechanical and plant engineering, automation and drive engineering. The test connector is quick and easy to handle, can minimise errors, slash the number of work steps, prevent defects and thus reduce costs.

Holistic process and system consulting by HCS

Customised solution using open standards

The 10B multi-phase test connector per standard DIN EN 61010

From a concept sketch we developed a

series product.

IN SHORT

http://www.harting-customised-solutions.com/startseite/

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virtualisation using LINUX containers, which the MICA realises on a compact field device. The MICA allows existing ma-chines and systems to be provided with intelligence, which in turn makes it possi-ble to migrate existing factories to Smart Factories. As a result, numerous SMEs now have the ability to enter the world of Industrie 4.0.

“We‘re pleased with this important “We‘re pleased with this important award. It underscores the innovation of our engineers and developers” explained Philip Harting, CEO of HARTING Techno-logy Group.

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