3M 38A Series Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connectors enable branching into the main network wire (20AWG to 16AWG) from sensor lines terminated by a 3M Mini-Clamp Connector. The branching function allows for a simpler system with direct-to-network connection, which helps to reduce cable usage and lower network latencies. These mini-clamp link connectors can be terminated with a common pair of pliers and offer a high number of mating cycles. Typical applications include automated warehouses, factory automation, and any application with pig-tailed sensors connecting into a main network.
3M 38A Branch Mini-Clamp Link Connectors
Features
- Can terminate with a common pair of pliers
- Compatible with network cable 18AWG to 22AWG
- Easy field termination with no special wire preparation – no stripping, tinning or special tooling
- Easy, labor saving and reliable IDC termination
- Enables a simpler systems with direct-to-network connector with less cable and lower latency
- Enables direct connection from sensor wires to network cables
- High number of mating cycles
- Latching mechanism maintains a reliable interconnection in demanding field applications
- Provides branching from main bus line to sensors via Mini-Clamp Connectors
Applications
- Automated production lines
- Automated warehouses
- Control systems in homes and buildings
- Factory automation applications