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Turning customer wish lists into concrete solutions 04

H A R T I N G f o r t r a n s p o r t a t i o n

HARTING for transportation 08

I n t e r - C a r C o n n e c t i o n S y s t e m s

Riding the rails without a driver 10 HARTING IP 20 inter-car connection systems 12

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Complete Ethernet backbone solution for rail vehicles 14 Connectors for automatic train control systems 16 HARTING sCon 3000 in digital camera systems 18 HARTING junction box enhances Ethernet network reliability 20 The big picture with the HARTING eCon 4080-B1 Ethernet switch 22 Reliable performance in a harsh environment: Han® connectors 24

Tr a c t i o n

Compact, modular traction power converter connectors 26

Tr a i n I d e n t i f i c a t i o n

RFID freight car identification 28

S t a t i o n a r y I n s t a l l a t i o n

Railway asset monitoring – maximum precision at top speed 30 HARTING Backplanes guarantee reliable signal transmission 32

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Turning customer wish lists into concrete solutions

The HARTING Technology Group, which has its corporate headquarters in Espelkamp, Germany, develops tailored

electrical and electronic connector solutions and products for power distribution, data transmission and networking

applications. Founded in 1945, HARTING currently has more than 3,000 employees worldwide. As the knowledge and

information society continues to evolve, networking with customers, suppliers and technology/business partners

plays an increasingly crucial role in the domestic and international marketplace. HARTING has subsidiaries in

27 countries, which are located in close proximity to the customer base and markets. A local presence gives HARTING

the opportunity to keep its ear to the ground and react quickly as situations change and developments move for-

wards.

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HARTING Subsidiary company HARTING Representatives

Our goal is top performance

While connectors guarantee functionality, they are by

no means mere accessories. They form a core element

of today’s optical and electrical connectivity and in-

frastructure technology, and support modular machine

and system design in a wide range of user industries.

Connector reliability makes a crucial contribution to

the problem-free operation of production, telecommu-

nications and medical systems and in a whole host of

other applications as well. The ongoing development

of our technologies protects customer investment and

ensures long-term functionality.

Close proximity to the customer

The increasing level of industrialization around the

world creates expanding markets characterized by very

diverse requirements. What they all have in common,

however, is the attempt to achieve perfection, workflow

efficiency and reliable technology, and this is exactly

what HARTING can deliver – in Europe, America and

Asia. The HARTING team at our international subsidiar-

ies takes on a partnership role in the customer relation-

ship. These professionals offer consultancy during the

initial product development phase to ensure that our

customers have access to the best possible solutions

for their products.

The local team acts as the interface to corporate devel-

opment and production organizations. Our customers

around the world can always rely on the outstanding

quality of our products.

Our vision: Pushing Performance

HARTING delivers components which work very well

together. However, in order to give our customers the

best possible solution, HARTING can go even further to

become an integral part of the value-add process. Our

portfolio includes cable assemblies, control racks and

ready-to-go operator consoles. Our goal is maximum

benefit to the customer with no compromises.

Quality enhances reliability and creates confidence

The HARTING brand stands for exceptional quality

around the world. This high standard of performance

is the result of focused, non-compromising quality

management that is certified and audited on a regu-

lar basis for compliance to EN ISO 9001, EMAS and

ISO 14001:2004. We take a proactive approach to new

requirements, and HARTING ranks as the first rail

equipment supplier to receive the new IRIS quality

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HARTING technology creates added value for customers

HARTING products are at work 24/7, worldwide. Systems

function reliably wherever HARTING is part of the equa-

tion. Intelligent connectors, sophisticated infrastructure

solutions and well-engineered network systems reflect

HARTING’s expertise and craftsmanship. The HARTING

Technology Group has nurtured close customer rela-

tionships for many years to become one of the world’s

leading suppliers of connectivity technology. Beyond

satisfying market demand for basic functionality, we

also offer specific, innovative solutions to meet indi-

vidual customer needs. Our solutions offer long-term

value, protect the customer investment and enable the

customer to achieve high value add.

Choosing HARTING means entering an innovative,

complex world of concepts and ideas

HARTING has the standard tools and basic technology

you would expect from a company that develops cost-

optimized connectivity and network solutions for a wide

range of applications. But there is more to the story

than that. HARTING leverages its broad experience base

to create new solutions while ensuring continuity at

the same time. HARTING taps into a wealth of research

and application resources to maintain its technology

leadership. Examples of HARTING’s expertise include

microstructure technology, 3D mounting and connector

technology and high-temperature and high-frequency

solutions that are deployed in telecommunications and

automation networks, the automotive industry as well as

in industrial sensor and actuator applications. HARTING

supplies innovative RFID and wireless technology in

addition to packaging and housings made of plastic,

aluminum and stainless steel.

HARTING overcomes technology barriers

HARTING fully utilizes the resources of its extensive

technology pool to develop practical solutions for its cus-

tomers. HARTING offers components and comprehensive

solutions for industrial networking in manufacturing

automation applications, hybrid interface solutions for

wireless telecommunications infrastructure, 3D circuit

carriers with superfine structures and cable assemblies

for high-temperature applications in the automotive in-

dustry. Our products are tailored to individual customer

needs. We create cost effective solutions ranging from

fabricated cable solutions, completely populated back-

planes and board system carriers all the way through

to fully wired and tested control consoles.

Simulation tools, test and diagnostic systems and a

scanning electron microscope are available in our cen-

tral lab (EN 45001 certified) to support our engineers as

they develop the next generation of interface solutions

which comply with tomorrow’s HF and EMC require-

ments. The selection of materials and manufacturing

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techniques is based on lifecycle and environmental

considerations, as well as product and process compat-

ibility.

HARTING – practical expertise with a synergy effect

Over the years, HARTING has acquired an in-depth

understanding of the application environment for

connectivity systems which are used in the telecommu-

nications, computer, networking, medical equipment,

industrial automation, machine manufacturing, power

generation and transportation industries. HARTING is

familiar with the full range of applications for these

technologies.

We always focus on the respective concrete applica-

tions. Outstanding quality is our trademark. Every

new solution which we develop is added to the HARTING

technology pool. We draw on this pool to create new

solutions and optimize the given specific customer

solution at hand. HARTING is synergy.


HARTING for transportation

HARTING achieved a breakthrough with its revolution-

ary Han® industrial connector back in the 1950’s, and

it is currently playing a similar role with its portfolio

of network components that represent the ideal choice

for rail applications.

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eCon 7100-B

A portfolio of more than 50 different Ethernet

devices

The HARTING portfolio includes more than 50 different

future-proof Ethernet devices offering excellent invest-

ment protection. All of these products are suitable for

rail applications and comply with European standard

EN 50155. Furthermore HARTING offers products for

use on buses. These products have European e1 type

approval issued by the German Federal Motor Vehicle

Bureau. The product spectrum ranges from 5-port

IP 20 hubs with RJ45 ports to configurable (managed)

10-port switches with M12 ports.

The portfolio also includes M12 connectors with crimp

connectors for field installation that are compatible with

cabling which is commonly found in the rail industry.

These components form an indispensible part of state-

of-the-air rail passenger information, video surveillance

and fully featured communications systems.

With products from the HARTING portfolio, plug-in

connectors can be configured for a wide range of com-

munications solutions including standard bus systems

(e.g. CAN, MVB, WTB, FIP) and GBit Ethernet (cat6).

Han® connectors are the solution of choice for power

distribution applications including traction and aux-

iliary converters, brake, door and air-conditioning

subsystems and inter-car connections. Standardized

DIN and D-Sub PCB connectors and customized back-

planes are also included in the product range. Han®

connectors comply with the requirements defined in

European specification TS 50467 (electrical connectors

for railway applications).

Stringent quality requirements

HARTING continues to play a leadership role in meeting

the needs to comply with the specific requirements of

rail applications. HARTING was the first company in

the world to be awarded an IRIS quality certificate.

Moreover, the major share of the HARTING railway

product portfolio has been approved by the French

railway operator SNCF.

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Riding the rails without a driver

A new transit system has been introduced in Korea. The K-AGT was developed by the Korea Railway Research Institute

in collaboration with Woojin Industrial Systems. The fully automatic light rail vehicle (LRV) operates without a driver.

Excellent climbing capabilities, very good curve handling characteristics and an environmentally friendly undercar-

riage with rubber wheels are some of the other outstanding features of the rail system. Busan Metropolitan City plans

to operate 102 new trains to replace buses on inter-city routes, and this will also help reduce air pollution.


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Han® K3/2

IP 68 inter-car connection

Complete connectivity solutions from HARTING

HARTING provided all of the connectivity systems for

the LRV including power and data connectors and

network components.

A Han® K3/2 connects the traction motor to the power

source. Highly compact axial screw terminals reduce the

time it takes to hook up the motor. Thanks to the IP 68

upper and lower housings, the connector does not take

up any additional space underneath the railcar body.

Audio and video signal distribution systems

Passenger information systems which distribute audio

and video signals in the interior compartments are

now standard equipment on most trains. The chal-

lenge is to find the best onboard signal distribution

solutions between the railway cars. The engineers

who developed the K-AGT prefer coaxial cable for this

application. Han® Coax E contacts in combination with

Han® 48 HPR upper and lower housings are the perfect

plug-in solution for coax inter-car connectivity. Han®

48 HPR upper and lower housings with a special frame

were used for the Han® Coax E at the inter-car con-

nection. Successful completion of vibration and ingress

testing reflect these components’ qualification for this

harsh environment.

HARTING 5-port ESC 67-10 TP05M Ethernet switches

were selected for the passenger information system as

well. These rugged, vibration-proof switches are ideal

for onboard applications.

Coordinated communications between the train and

the control center

DIN 41 612 compliant components have been designed

into the interfaces on the Train Control System (TCS)

that coordinates train operation and communications

between the train and the control center. HARTING

DIN 41 612 connectors are a standard solution for rail

signal transmission applications where high quality

and durability are essential.

HARTING offers tailor-made, high-quality products for

use in rail applications including rugged connectiv-

ity solutions and leading-edge networking equipment

such as Ethernet switches for passenger information

systems.


HARTING IP 20 inter-car connection systems

Inter-car connection cables can be routed on the exterior or interior of rail vehicles. HARTING offers well-engineered

systems for both situations. Cables that are routed externally must offer IP 68 protection. Enclosed connector housings

are not necessary on internal cabling, where the connection between the cars is enclosed in a diaphragm. HARTING

has developed a special solution for these applications, which is based upon an ‘open’ Han® 24 HPR hood and which

offers a number of advantages.



Han Quintax®

IP 20 inter-car connection

Dependable, cost-effective connections

The standard HPR housing has been approved by

the rail industry and is already in use in the field. A

threaded locking mechanism enhances stability and

provides good protection against shock and vibration.

Strain relief is achieved with a strain relief clip or a

corrugated hose adapter with strain relief. Shielding

from several cables can be attached to shielding rings

or clamping brackets to reduce cost. Instead of using

bulkhead or surface mounted housings, the interface at

the car end is screwed directly onto a mounting plate,

which results in a significant reduction in cost and

weight.

Fully preassembled and tested inter-car cables

For this project HARTING supplies a fully preassembled

and tested inter-car connection, pluggable from both

sides by using the described open hood. HARTING ad-

ditionally supplies mounting plates which are attached

to the walls of the cars.

The most popular module for the MVB and WTB signal

is the Han Quintax® module which is part of the highly

successful Han-Modular®-series. The Han DD® module

is used for analogue and digital data signal transmis-

sion, and the Han® 46 EE monoblock is designed for

medium-power applications.

Corrugated hoses which protect the cables are attached

to the open hood using M40 threaded connections.


Complete Ethernet backbone solution for rail vehiclesAn increasing number of electrical and electronic

components are being installed on board trains to

meet increasingly demanding customer expectations

and exploit the capabilities of advanced technologies.

Suitable interconnect solutions are needed for the elec-

trical and electronic components in the new passenger

infotainment, safety, automatic passenger counting and

onboard computer systems.

High-speed signal and data transmission

Highs-speed signal and data transmission is one of

the key engineering challenges on state-of-the-art

trains, and Ethernet delivers viable solutions. A central

backbone is installed on board these trains to support

structured Ethernet networks, and HARTING switches

are the ideal choice for these applications.

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eCon 7050 - BPreassembled inter-car connection

Ethernet switches and the Ethernet Backbone

HARTING’s expertise in seamless cabling systems ex-

tends well beyond the company’s broad Ethernet switch

portfolio. HARTING supplies the cabling for an Ethernet

backbone that combines CCTV and automatic passen-

ger counting systems in metro and regional trains.

HARTING supplies all of the connectors and inter-car

cabling between the trains on these projects.

The Ethernet backbone runs throughout the entire

length of the trains, interconnecting the CCTV cameras,

a multi-channel video recorder, digital video encoders

and an LED system status display. A Fast Ethernet

backbone using industrial 5-port Ethernet switches

is installed on each train. Power is supplied from a

110/24 V DC/DC converter. Frames from analog

cameras inside the train are routed through digital

video encoders and the Ethernet network to the digital

recorders. Activation signals from the emergency brake

handles are sent to the onboard systems over the Eth-

ernet using unmanaged HARTING eCon 7050 Ethernet

switches and M12 connectors.

M12 crimp connectors designed to market-specific

customer needs

In addition to Ethernet switches, HARTING M12 con-

nectors with crimp contacts are used on board trains.

The connectors are easy to assemble, and they were

designed specifically to meet market-specific customer

needs. M12 connectors are key Ethernet cabling compo-

nents in a number of onboard subsystems. These M12

connectors with crimp contacts have an extremely low

profile. When the connectors are installed, the plug

is 41.5 mm long, and the socket is 38 mm long. They

can be quickly assembled on site using standard tools.

Panel feed-throughs and adapters for use in and around

control cabinets are also available. All versions have

D-Sub contacts and are rated at 4 A/32 V. They are

designed for AWG 22-20 wire (0.33 – 0.52 mm2), and

they comply with French NFF 16101/102 fire protec-

tion regulations as well as with the American standard

UL 94 V0.

Complete inter-car cable

One of the characteristic features of rail applica-

tions is the inter-car link in the Ethernet network.

Han-Modular®, Han Quintax® and Han® EEE inserts

in HPR upper and lower housings are fitted onto the

power and signal cables which are routed through cor-

rugated plastic hose. In some cases, top-entry upper

housings are used which mate with lower housings that

are mounted on existing angle plates to optimize cable

routing. The wires are “stranded” inside the hoses to

minimize the risk of abrasion. A pivoting threaded hose

connection is used to accommodate the dynamics of

the application.

Interference must be avoided between the power and

signal lines which are routed very close to each other.

The EMI immunity of the HARTING system has been

demonstrated during system testing.


Connectors for automatic train control systems

Endless traffic jams are a common occurrence in large French cities. This situation, along with environmental

protection considerations, means that metro transit systems have to operate 24/7 365 days a year in order to shuffle

millions of passengers quickly and safely to their destinations. Large cities in France have decided to deploy automatic

train control systems, which offer a number of advantages:

l Reduction in minimal allowable operating intervalsl Lower level of manual operation increases timetable reliability l Lower onboard staffing levels reduce operating costs



Automatic train control systems have to be very

reliable

The equipment used on automatic train systems

must be extremely reliable. The fact that systems are

installed on board the trains, along the trackside and

at the respective control centers presents a significant

challenge.

Fully automatic Paris Metro Line 14 sets the example

for other cities

Line 14 on the Paris Metro went into operation in 1998

as the city’s first fully automatic subway line. Travel-

ling at an average speed of 40 km/h and carrying up to

50,000 passengers an hour, the so-called Meteor Line

has been a model of success. Other cities in France are

following this example and are developing automated

train systems to meet their local needs.

HARTING PCBs with HARTING connectors designed

for automatic train control systems

HARTING supplies the PCBs for these automatic train

control systems. These boards, which have up to 16

layers, feature press fit technology. They are 6.8 mm

thick and have a surface area of more than 1,075 cm2.

The PCBs handle CompactPCI and Ethernet signals that

are distributed among more than 25 separated groups

of signals. HARTING metric signal and power connec-

tors are mounted on the PCBs along with analogue

components on both sides.

Compliance with stringent French rail vehicle regula-

tions

HARTING has the know-how to develop, manufacture

and test special, complex backplane solutions capable

of meeting very stringent quality requirements. The

company has many years of in-depth experience in

the rail vehicle market. HARTING is well positioned

to contribute as a supplier to projects like the Meteor

line. Its top notch rail technology portfolio enables the

company to fully comply with the demanding French

rail vehicle regulations.

HARTING backplane

DIN 41 612 Type F


HARTING sCon 3000 in digital camera systems

Digital camera systems have become a standard feature

on board passenger trains. Careful consideration must

be given to the special aspects of rail system design in-

cluding train length, transmission quality and network

hardware. HARTING delivers robust, reliable special

solutions for the entire range of rail applications.



sCon 3100Ethernet cable with RJ45

HARTING Ethernet switches

The Czech rail equipment supplier LOKEL s.r.o. in

Ostrava-Hrabůvka has developed a digital control and

camera system for the new ED74 commuter train which

has four cars and is 80 meters long. LOKEL opted for

HARTING Ethernet switches for this application. Twelve

cameras provide real time surveillance of the passenger

compartments. The system records images from all

cameras in full video stream quality. LOKEL developed

the software for recording and displaying the images

that are captured by the cameras.

The network includesl Video servers for signal transmissionl PC monitors to display the images from the camerasl Industrial PCs to record the imagesl Ethernet switches to provide connectivity between the

network componentsl GSM module for Internet access

The trunking function

An automatic coupler connects the electrical and pneu-

matic lines between trains. An option for the HARTING

Switch sCon 3000 is available, which is the ideal solu-

tion to meet the special requirements of this application

with redundant links, namely the trunking function. A

logical Ethernet connection can be established between

2x2 physical ports using this function. Only one of the

two connections is active during normal operation.

The other connection acts as a backup. If a fault occurs

on the active link, it is automatically shut down and

the backup link is activated without the need for user

intervention.

This simple, cost-effective design also has a proven

track record in automatic coupler applications. The

solution provides safe, dependable performance in the

network under any operating conditions.


HARTING junction box enhances Ethernet network reliability

Right from the start, ALSTOM planned to deploy an

Ethernet network on Metroline 2 in Beijing to support

a variety of applications. HARTING has a broad product

portfolio with a proven track record, and it has been

a reliable and innovative ALSTOM project partner for

many years. ALSTOM asked HARTING to generate a

specification for rugged connectivity systems which are

tailored to the specific needs of the operating environ-

ment and to design and produce the module.



Han-Modular® in an HPR housing

HARTING junction box

HARTING “junction box” for the ALSTOM Ethernet

repeater

The outcome of this project is a HARTING “junction box”

for an ALSTOM Ethernet repeater which was produced

as a complete module.

The following components were used in the junction

box:l M12 with HARAX® connectors: this connector technol-

ogy has a good reputation in the rail industry due to

its good current handling characteristics, durability

and reproducibility.l Han Quintax®: the connector is electrically equivalent

to the M12. Thanks to its outstanding mechanical

characteristics, it can even be used in underframe

applications, particularly in combination with

Han® HPR IP 68 housings.l HARTING M12/RJ45 adapters are used to simplify

installation and maintenance.

HARTING – the network connectivity supplier

The Han Quintax® and HARAX® M12 have helped

HARTING build up an enviable reputation as a network

applications supplier (MVB/WTB, FIP and Ethernet).

HARAX® is a quick-connect technology which was

developed by HARTING. No special tools are needed,

and the connectors meet the shock and vibration re-

quirements of the rail industry. Based on many years of

experience in the rail industry, HARTING has played an

active role in the development of new large projects for

ALSTOM. IRIS certification highlights HARTING’s cre-

dentials as a competent partner in the rail industry. Be-

sides connectors, components and accessories, HARTING

also supplies complete cable harnesses, backplanes and

integrated solutions for the rail industry.


The big picture with the HARTING eCon 4080-B1 Ethernet switch

The new passenger and video surveillance system on low floor streetcars from BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION

supports individuals with restricted mobility. The needs of these passengers were taken in consideration during the

design phase of the 100% low floor streetcars.

The video surveillance system allows the driver to observe the door entrance area and the zone which is reserved for

wheelchairs and baby buggies. This functionality is based on a SYCUBE passenger and video surveillance system

that is built into the new FLEXITY Outlook low floor streetcars in Innsbruck.



eCon 4080-B1

HARTING M12 Crimp

The surveillance system includes a video display

mounted in the driver’s compartment. The display

switches on automatically when the streetcar comes to

a halt after a special stop request for disabled persons

has been activated. A multimedia computer and two

– upgradable up to eight – surveillance cameras are

mounted behind the roof panels in the passenger com-

partment to control the disable persons’ zone and the

entrance area. In the future a route monitoring camera

will optionally be mounted in the driver’s compartment

to record and document events during accidents or criti-

cal traffic situations.

SYCUBE multimedia infotainment displays

The SYCUBE video surveillance system also includes

two SYCUBE multimedia displays per vehicle section

to provide information and entertainment to the pas-

sengers. A dependable HARTING eCon 4080-B1 Ethernet

switch manages communications between the multime-

dia computer and the surveillance monitors. The data

is routed through railway-grade cables. HARTING M12

connectors with crimp contacts are used on the system.

These connectors were developed specifically for rail

applications. Han-Modular® series connectors with

Quintax Z contacts mounted in IP 68 enclosures carry

Ethernet data traffic at the vehicle module intercon-

nections.

For the inter-communication of the devices an Ethernet

bus system that runs across the entire vehicle was

installed. Thereby the amount of cabling could be re-

duced. Beside fast, simple installation, the reduction in

the number of connectors and cable saves a significant

amount of weight.


Reliable performance in a harsh environment: Han® connectors

ALSTOM’s CITADIS streetcar has proved an outstanding

success worldwide. The company decided to use only

heavy-duty HARTING connectors in order to standardize

the water and dust proof connections on the vehicles.

By taking this harmonized approach, ALSTOM has

been able to reduce the number of connector solutions

significantly.



HARTING M12 Crimp

DIN Power F Han DD®

The connector portfolio

The portfolio of connectors used in these vehicles

includes IP 65 (Han® M) and IP 68 (Han® HPR) prod-

ucts. These Han® series connectors were developed

specifically for very dirty environments and salt air,

which are conditions that commonly occur on the roof

of trains. High-density Han DD® contact inserts also

save space.

HARTING connectors are found in a broad range of other

applications. The Han-Modular® series includes a large

variety of connectors, and they are now used in power

circuits, for example the 100 A axial screw module that

has been designed into the safety circuits on CITADIS

trains.

Product specifications extended to include onboard

instrument communications

HARTING has expanded the product specifications

to include onboard communications management

system on the trains, and ALSTOM has approved the

Han Quintax® for the FIP and MVB networks. To cope

with the increased number of operational management

(SAE) and passenger information systems onboard the

new CITADIS trains, ALSTOM has installed Ethernet

networks as standard equipment and selected the Han

Quintax® as the connectors.

HARTING connectors also used for internal connec-

tions

ALSTOM has also selected HARTING connectors for use

inside the CITADIS streetcars. The M12 with crimp

terminals has been approved to connect the different

onboard systems (ticket systems, passenger counting,

etc.).

The EASY PLUG system deserves special mention. It

is based on the DIN POWER series and allows plug-in

cards to be inserted “blindly” into a slot without the risk

of faulty connections or destruction of the backplane

plug.

By consolidating multiple media in a single enclosure,

ALSTOM has rationalized its connection system and

created a standardized design for every application.


Compact, modular traction power converter connectors

ELIN EBG Traction GmbH, a SIEMENS subsidiary, is a

global engineering company which develops, designs,

supplies and delivers after-sales service for electrical

traction and control systems for streetcars, subway

trains, standard-gauge railways and special vehicles.

The development of railway-grade control equipment

and traction power converters is a core area of expertise

at ELIN EBG Traction GmbH.

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Han® HC Modular

Traction power converter

HARTING connectors for fast maintenance

Locomotives and railcar trains need a lot of power –

from the overhead line, for example – and traction

power converters play an important role in these appli-

cations. High-current connectors are needed to ensure

that the power converters support modular system

design of railcar trains and fast, flexible installation

and maintenance.

HARTING’s Han® HC Modular connectors rated at 650 A /

4000 V deliver dependable performance in these

demanding applications. The compact axial screw

terminals save space, and they are mounted in a

Han® HPR housing (IP 68) which is designed spe-

cifically for external mounting. HC Modular connectors

make a vital contribution to the design and production

of modular rail vehicles.

Two goals of modular design

Modularization of traction systems has two goals.

Modular design is intended to increase electrical and

mechanical component standardization, and it also

ensures maximum component flexibility to deliver

fast, low-cost customization solutions in response to

customer needs. The main focus is on power supply

and electrical power conversion.

Integration of system components in a PowerPack

During development of this PowerPack, the engineers

concentrated on the integration of all essential system

components (traction transformer, traction power con-

verter, cooling system and power conversion control)

to create a comprehensive system and design solution.

HARTING power connectors provide the electrical

interface between the PowerPack and other modules.

Connections to the traction transformer and traction

power converters are implemented exclusively with

Han® HC Modular 350 A and 650 A high-current con-

nectors. The connectors along with cable assemblies

are delivered by the transformer and power converter

supplier for installation in the rail vehicle, and all of

these components are tested and ready to install on

delivery.


RFID freight car identificationExtreme operating conditions including dirt and heat

have made it difficult to deploy identification systems

for freight cars and their loads. The deployment of RFID

technology, however, is capable of delivering significant

benefits in this area. Since the introduction of the EPC

Gen2 RFID protocol and UHF transponders that can

be mounted on metallic surfaces, logistics companies

and systems integrators have turned their attention

to rail freight applications. The data rates between

the transponders and readers are so high that the ID

numbers can be read at speeds of 80 – 100 km/h. This

could prove to be a crucial advantage in the highly

competitive rail freight logistics market.

Highly accurate information despite exposure to

extreme heat

Initial rail freight monitoring systems using RFID

technology have already been installed in the field.

High-temperature transponders, for example, have been

designed for a particularly challenging application at a

copper smelter. The system integrator Marie-Bentz has

mounted HARTING HARfid transponders on freight cars

that carry hot slag. A freight car with a gross capacity

of 120 tons has a metal tank that is lined with masonry

to withstand the high temperatures. The ID number and

results of the automatic weighing operation are stored

Tr a i n I d e n t i f i c at i o n


HARfid LT 86 (HT)

Temperatures during the process

Freight carTransponder mounting location

Time

Slag loading 1,000 °C 120 °C 10 min

Cooling during transportation

900 °C 80 °C 30 min

Cooling during return trip

approx. 300 °C

50 °C 60 min

Transportation Cycles per day: approx. 12

Reading ID numbers Due to project specifications at a speed of approx. 20 km/h (12 MPH)

Outside temperatures -5 °C to + 40 °C

RFID transponders enhance rail logistics operations. Shown here: identification of slag cars at a copper mill on the way from the smelter to the weighing station.

on the tags. The data provides information about the

remaining copper concentration in the slag, and this

significantly improves recovery of the residual copper

from the slag. The solutions also ensures a high freight

car utilization factor and constant availability of suf-

ficient material transport capacity. The transponders

are wrapped in asbestos fabric to protect them from

uncontrolled splashing during discharging. The

horizontal distance between the reader and the tags is

around five meters, and the minimal spacing between

two tags is one meter so that the cars can be identified

individually.

24/7 operation

During the slag tapping process at the copper blast

furnace, passive HARfid LT 86 (HT) UHF transponders

continue to work flawlessly at high temperatures in

close proximity to the hot slag. The rugged design of

the hermetically sealed housing and the use of plastic

with an extremely high melting point ensure that the

transponders continue to operate fault-free around the

clock.


Railway asset monitoring – maximum precision at top speed

Fast, accurate rolling stock monitoring is a major issue for rail infrastructure operators. ARGOS® monitoring units

collect accurate, dependable data at operating speeds. The data is then used to assess the dynamic operating char-

acteristics of the trains.

A rugged, high-quality cable loom supplied by HARTING reduces installation time and costs, while enhancing the

performance of the ARGOS monitoring equipment.

S tat i o n a r y I n s ta l l at i o n


Han® M 3 A HARTING stainless steel box

HARTING cable loom for ARGOS® monitoring units

The Austrian National Railway (ÖBB) has joined forces

with HBM (Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik) and other

partners to develop the ARGOS ® monitoring system.

The purpose of the system is to optimize maintenance

of fixed and rolling stock. The data supplied by ARGOS®

can also be used to verify the operational safety of rail

vehicles which will run on the railway and to detect and

correct any deficiencies at an early stage.

Depending on the particular need, the ARGOS® system

can be configured in four versions and levels:

l Level 1 Derailment detection l Level 2 Automatic train monitoring

(Q force, wheel deformation)l Level 3 Automatic train monitoring with anti-

derailment safety sensors

(Q and Y force, vehicle running charac-

teristics, wheel deformation, rail vehicle

approval)l Level 4 EN 14 363 curved track

HARTING supplies the complete system cabling and

components

HARTING is a cable harness system supplier which is

able to offer an optimal customer-specific solution draw-

ing on many years of experience in the rail industry.

The company was selected to supply the complete

cable loom. This cable loom is produced individually

to meet the local needs of the project – ranging from

the connection of the amplifier system with a D-Sub

from the HARTING INDUCOM series to the track sensor

connection solution.

A stainless steel junction box with IP 67 Han® M 3 A

and Han® Q/7 or Han-Modular® Compact and High

Density Module connectors is installed between the

amplifier system and the sensors.

The complete system cable harness and its components

are delivered as a fully tested plug and play solution.

High density module


HARTING Backplanes guarantee reliable signal transmissionHARTING United Kingdom Ltd has been supplying

backplanes to Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited

for more than 15 years. The supplied backplane is at

the heart of the WESTRACE Interlocking Signalling

System, provided by the INVENSYS Rail Group, to rail

transportation infrastructure customers all over the

world.

HARTING components and technologies support

safety-critical optical fiber links

In addition to the backplane and associated printed

circuit board connectivity, the safety critical fibre optic

link between the operating and redundant systems

of a typical WESTRACE product is, in conjunction

with WRSL design engineers, also realised with

HARTING components and technology. The reliability

of WESTRACE means its Stand Alone mode is perfectly

adequate for most railway availability requirements.

However it can also be operated in Hot or Cold Standby

modes, with HARTING high speed optical links connect-

ing adjacent sets of interlocking equipment, providing

a seamless transfer of control when required.

S tat i o n a r y I n s ta l l at i o n


WESTRACE Interlocking Signalling System

State-of-the-art

Over the many years of component and backplane

supply HARTING has introduced new press-in termina-

tion technology and lead free RoHS components and

processes to the product production in order to meet

both legislative and commercial market requirements.

In its original design form the backplane utilised all

solder termination connectors and components. One

side of the board could be flow soldered however the

components on the other side were terminated using a

hand solder process which was considered to be labour

intensive and the required termination soldering qual-

ity levels were extremely demanding. Solderless press

in connector termination technology was successfully

introduced to eliminate the expensive hand soldering

process. RoHS compliance has also been achieved by

the introduction of lead free components; wave solder-

ing and surface mount processes.

Top quality for very demanding applications

The processing power and robust, reliable performance

of WESTRACE has been proven in extreme conditions

and demanding situations, from Australia to Norway

and on high intensity Metro Systems to long distance,

heavy haul lines.

Customer – supplier synergy

HARTING and Westinghouse Rail Systems Limited have

both benefited from continuous product development

and supplier/customer cooperation over the product

lifecycle. Ultimately significant technological contribu-

tions have been achieved towards safe and reliable rail

transport systems. HARTING backplane


Austria HARTING Ges. m. b. H. Deutschstraße 19, A-1230 Wien Phone +43 1 6162121, Fax +43 1 616212121 E-Mail: [email protected]

Belgium HARTING N.V./S.A. Z.3 Doornveld 23, B-1731 Zellik Phone +32 2 4660190, Fax +32 2 4667855 E-Mail: [email protected]

Brazil HARTING Ltda. Av. Dr. Lino de Moraes, Pq. Jabaquara, 255 CEP 04360-001 – São Paulo – SP – Brazil Phone +55 11 50350073, Fax +55 11 50344743 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.com.br

China Zhuhai HARTING Limited, Shanghai Branch Room 5403, 300 Huaihai Zhong Road Hong Kong New World Tower, Luwan District, P.R.C Shanghai 200021, China Phone +86 21 63862200, Fax +86 21 63868636 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.com.cn

Czech Republic HARTING spol. s.r.o. Mlýnská 2, 16000 Praha 6 Phone +420 220 380460, Fax +420 220 380461 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.cz

Finland HARTING Oy Teknobulevardi 3-5, PL 35, FI-01530 Vantaa Phone +358 9 35087300, Fax +358 9 35087320 E-Mail: [email protected]

France HARTING France 181 avenue des Nations, Paris Nord 2 BP 66058 Tremblay en France F-95972 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cédex Phone +33 149383400, Fax +33 148632306 E-Mail: [email protected]

Germany HARTING Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG Postfach 2451 · D-32381 Minden Simeonscarré 1 · D-32427 Minden Phone +49 571 8896-0, Fax +49 571 8896-282 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.com

Office Germany HARTING Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG Blankenauer Straße 99, D-09113 Chemnitz Phone +49 371 429211, Fax +49 371 429222 E-Mail: [email protected]

Great Britain HARTING Ltd. Caswell Road, Brackmills Industrial Estate GB-Northampton, NN4 7PW Phone +44 1604 766686, 827500 Fax +44 1604 706777 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.co.uk

Hong Kong HARTING (HK) Limited, Regional Office Asia Pacific 3512 Metroplaza Tower 1, 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Fong, N. T., Hong Kong Phone +852 2423 7338, Fax +852 2480 4378 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.com.hk

Hungary HARTING Magyarországi Kft. 1119 Budapest, Fehérvári út 89-95, II. emelet 217/A. Phone +36 1 2053464, Fax +36 1 2053465 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.hu

India HARTING India Private Limited No. D, 4th Floor, ‚Doshi Towers‘ No. 156 Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010, Tamil Nadu, Chennai Phone +91 44 435604156, Fax +91 44 43560417 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.com

Italy HARTING SpA Via Dell‘ Industria 7, I-20090 Vimodrone (Milano) Phone +39 02 250801, Fax +39 02 2650597 E-Mail: [email protected]

Japan HARTING K. K. Yusen Shin-Yokohama 1 Chome Bldg., 2F 1-7-9, Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 222-0033 Japan Phone +81 45 4763456, Fax: +81 45 4763466 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.co.jp

Korea HARTING Korea Limited #308 Leaders Bldg., 342-1, Yatap-dong, Bundang-gu Sungnam-City, Kyunggi-do, 463-828, Korea Phone +82 31 7814615, Fax +82 31 7814616 E-Mail: [email protected]

Netherlands HARTING B.V. Larenweg 44, NL-5234 KA ’s-Hertogenbosch Postbus 3526, NL-5203 DM ’s-Hertogenbosch Phone +31 73 6410404, Fax +31 73 6440699 E-Mail: [email protected]

Norway HARTING A/S Østensjøveien 36, N-0667 Oslo Phone +47 22 700555, Fax +47 22 700570 E-Mail: [email protected]

Poland HARTING Polska Sp. z o. o. ul. Kamieńskiego 201-219, 51-126 Wrocław Phone +48 71 3528171, Phone +48 71 3528174 Fax +48 71 3207444 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet : www.HARTING.pl

Portugal HARTING Iberia, S. A. Avda. Josep Tarradellas, 20-30, 4º 6ª, 08029 Barcelona (Spain) Phone +351 219 673177, Fax +351 219 678457 E-Mail: [email protected]

Russia HARTING ZAO ul. Tobolskaja 12, Saint Petersburg, 194044 Russia Phone +7 812 3276477, Fax +7 812 3276478 E-Mail: [email protected], Internet: www.HARTING.ru

Singapore HARTING Singapore Pte Ltd. 25 International Business Park, #02-06 German Centre Singapore 609916 Phone +65 62255285, Fax +65 62259947 E-Mail: [email protected]

Spain HARTING Iberia S.A. Avda. Josep Tarradellas 20-30 4º 6ª, 08029 Barcelona Phone +34 933 638475, Fax +34 933 638585 E-Mail: [email protected]

Sweden HARTING AB Gustavslundsvägen 141 B 4tr, 167 51 Bromma Phone +46 8 4457171, Fax +46 8 4457170 E-Mail: [email protected]

Switzerland HARTING AG Industriestrasse 26, CH-8604 Volketswil Phone +41 44 9082060, Fax +41 44 9082069 E-Mail: [email protected]

Taiwan HARTING R.O.C. Limited Room 1, 5th Floor, No. 495 Guang Fu South Road 110 Taipei, Taiwan Phone +886 02 27586177, Fax +886 02 27587177 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING.com.tw

USA HARTING Inc. of North America 1370 Bowes Road, Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone +1 877 7411500 (toll free) Fax +1 866 2780307 (Inside Sales) Fax +1 847 7179430 (Sales and Marketing) E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.HARTING-USA.com

Eastern-Europe HARTING Eastern Europe GmbH Bamberger Straße 7, D-01187 Dresden Phone +49 351 4361760, Fax +49 351 4361770 E-Mail: [email protected]

HARTING Subsidiary companies – worldwide


HARTING KGaAMarienwerderstraße 3 | 32339 Espelkamp – GermanyP.O. Box 11 33 | 32325 Espelkamp – GermanyPhone +49 5772 47-0 | Fax +49 5772 47-400E-Mail: [email protected] | Internet: www.HARTING.com

Picture credits:

Title: Emmo Reiss p. 8: Roland Horn, Günter Jazbec, Bartlomiej Banaszak (Deutsche Bahn AG) p. 10, p. 11 (top left): Woojin Industrial Systems co., Ltd. p. 12: Ad Boer, commons.wikimedia.org, license: creative commons 3.0 p. 16: Pline, commons.wikimedia.org, license: creative commons 2.5, 2.0 and 1.0 p. 18: Emmo Reiss | p. 22: Sycube Informationstechnologie GmbH p. 24, p. 25 (middle): Alstom 2008 | p. 29 (bottom): Marie-Bentz LTD p. 32: MdE, commons.wikimedia.org, license: creative commons 3.0

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