HARTING supports the extension of IEC 63171-7 and is helping to shape the new connector standard for Single Pair Ethernet

The HARTING Technology Group, a technology and market leader in industrial connection technology, is pleased to support the extension of the IEC 63171-7 standard and to define the new connector standard for Single Pair Ethernet. This extension covers a range of connectors based on a uniform SPE data container that forms the basis for the global standardisation and interoperability of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) systems.

For years, the HARTING Technology Group has been committed to the development and implementation of these cutting-edge connectors. The new IEC 63171-7 SPE connectors provide universal device connectivity that promotes convergence in an All Electric Society. Optimised compatibility leads to consistency in communication, increases efficiency, ensures cost savings and ultimately increases productivity. The full range of IP 20, M8, M12, heavy-duty connectors Han® and also hybrid designs based on a universal data container offers solutions for many sectors and is not limited to purely industrial production applications.

‘We are proud to be part of this important development and to actively shape the future of convergent connectivity for an all-electric society,’ explains Jörg Scheer, Managing Director of HARTING Customised Solutions at HARTING. ‘Our innovative solutions meet the high demands of modern applications and offer our customers long-term security and clarity.’

The initiative by the PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V. (PNO) to expand the IEC 63171-7 standard is a decisive step for the success of Single Pair Ethernet. HARTING will continue to work closely with the PNO, the international standardisation bodies and other partners to promote the implementation of this expansion and to fully exploit the advantages of SPE technology