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Process Control

Modern factories rely on tight process controls to achieve maximum output. EDAC Card Edge connectors are a staple product in panel backplanes allowing various cards to be plugged in that control and govern process on the production line. Headers provide for economical daughter to motherboard connections while cable assemblies power all the peripherals resulting in smooth fully automated production.

Process control

The most common connectors used in process control applications are D-Subs, Inline, Card Edge and Headers. D-subs feed data from the equipment back to the control panel. Power combo D-subs can also run various peripheral devices while monitoring processes. Inline waterproof connectors are used in process control equipment where connections may be exposed to liquids. Non waterproof Inline connectors can be used as a wire to board connection to handle power and data on peripherals. For example, power pins drive a servo fan and data pins provide feedback on fan speed and circuit continuity. Applications in assembly line automation and robotics can involve a lot of shock and vibration. The secure latching mechanism ensures circuit continuity while providing strong resistance to shock and vibration. Card Edge connectors used in backplanes accept circuit boards. These boards control and monitor various functions of the assembly line equipment. Headers are economical board to board or wire to board interconnects, an alternative to card edge.


Related Products

EDAC offers an extensive range of industry standard D-Subminiature connectors. Our D-Sub+ family are available in standard density with 9, 15, 25, 37, and 50 contacts or high density versions with 15, 26, 44, 62 and 78 contacts. Vertical and right angle orientations, along with a variety of termination, plating and mounting options are available. They’re also available in a stacked configuration.
D-Sub Connectors
One of EDAC’s connector lines, the Inline+ family of connectors are wire to board connectors providing a reliable and economical connection. These shrouded headers are available in a variety of positions. Right angle, vertical, SMT or through hole mounted to the PCB. These connectors are ideal for use in wire harness applications and can be customized to meet your design parameters. Compatible with leading industry connectors as drop-in replacements.
INLINE CONNECTORS
One of EDAC’s original connector lines, the Cardedge+ family of card edge connectors, have grown to become one the largest offerings available in the market. Available in a number of contact spacings, with multiple options for contact terminations, plating thicknesses and mounting styles, providing our customers more flexibility in their designs. With a product offering that exceeds 446,000 parts, EDAC is the world leader in Card Edge connectors.
Card Edge Connectors
EDAC offers a broad range of box, pin, and socket header connectors in the market. Box headers are widely used for board to board, or wire to board connections. Right angle, vertical and even custom bends are available. The breakaway design allows for separation into smaller units. Pin Headers mate with socket receptacles, providing a reliable and economical BTB connection. Available in multiple contact spacing options, in single, two or three row configurations.
HEADER CONNECTORS