elkatec^™ cable-systems for commercial vehicles and trailers

► (24) / Newsletter 02/2024 – elkatec^™ iTEBS X* cabling

Examples of individual connection options (see graphics below):

► iTEBS X* cabling of the newest generation

The latest generation of EBS (iTEBS X) from Knorr Bremse AG is currently being launched on the market. The new iTEBS X family will be available in the variants iTEBS X ECO, iTEBS X PLUS and iTEBS X LAC. The connection concept is realized with HDSCS connectors. The required field test trials have been successfully passed with the elkatec^™ cable versions and have already been transferred and approved as series cabling.

elkatec^™ offers cable solutions for all existing interfaces and provides you with the optimum cabling concept. All cable interfaces on the modulator and on the peripherals are encapsu­lated in the proven elkatec^™ quality and therefore significantly increase performance compared to conventional cable solutions on the market.

• Advantages of elkatec^™ systems:

► 1. Molded connectors at all interfaces.
► 2. ADR approved.
► 3. Assembly and disassembly. (Series production, retrofitting, repairs …).
► 4. Increased performance of the strain relief.
► 5. Improved protection against environmental influences …
► 6. Individual cable design possible.
► 7. etc.

Parallel to the new EBS generation, other peripheral systems are also coming into focus. From July 2024, all newly registered trailers must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. This results in numerous advantages that not only increase safety, but also contribute to cost savings and higher availability of your vehicles. elkatec^™ supplies the appropriate cabling for all common tire pressure monitoring systems (in accordance with the new ECE 141 regulati on).

• Manufacturer overview::

► WABCO*/ZF* OptiTire*
► Knorr-Bremse AG* iTPMSECU*
► TireCheck GmbH – RDKS Kommunikationsgeräte (RF TPMS Repeater, CAN Bridge …)
► ASPÖCK* TPMS Receiver RX18* + TPMS SUB Receiver eRX*

… to connect these, for example, to the various EBS systems from WABCO/ZF*, Knorr Bremse AG* or Haldex* and pick up the required signals there.

Every TPMS system must be connected to the EBS modulator. For these cases elkatec^™ offers you a wide range of solutions. Together, we determine the correct interfaces and create an optimal cabling concept for your vehicle types. If interfaces are occupied, for example by telematics units or diagnostic devices, we wi ll also develop suitable cable variants.

Please contact our elkatec^™ team. Together we will find a solution for your application.

► Further Information, see News archive …

*WABCO/ZF and *OptiTire are registered trademarks of ZF Friedrichshafen AG D 97424 Schweinfurt.
*Knorr Bremse, *iTPMS ECU, *iTEBS X PLUS und *iTEBS LAC are registered trademarks of
der Knorr Bremse AG – D-80809 München.
*HALDEX is a registered trademark of HALDEX AB – SE-26124 Landskrona.
*ASPÖCK, *TPMS SUB Receiver *eRX and *RX18 sare registered trademarks of Aspöck Systems GmbH – A-4722 Peuerbach.

► (23) / Newsletter 01/2024 – Cabling concepts: (RDKS) TPMS units to EBS systems

Examples of individual connection options (see graphic):

► From July 2024, all newly registered trailers must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.

This results in numerous advantages that not only increase safety, but also contribute to cost savings and greater availability of your vehicles. elkatec^™ now supplies the appropriate cabling for all common tire pressure control systems (according to the new ECE 141 regulation).

• System provider / Examples:

► WABCO*/ZF* – OptiTire*
► Knorr-Bremse AG* – iTPMS ECU*
► TireCheck GmbH – TPMS communication devices (RF TPMS Repeater, CAN Bridge …)
► HALDEX* – TPMS

elkatec^™ – Solution: 6-pol. Superseal Spin with sealed bzw. or overmolded circuit board, connection possibility via connection cable 6-pol. Superseal socket plug.

• Project example: Circuit board casting in Superseal connector

With the project example of circuit board casting, elkatec^™ with its encapsulation technology offers the possibility to attach circuit boards to existing connector systems and then to cast or encapsulate them together. Due to the selected method, many positive properties can be linked with each other (or more information see elkatec^™-catalog).

Example: 6-pole Superseal pin cast sealed with circuit board, possible connection via 6-pole connection cable Superseal socket plug.

HDSCS connects the new generation of cables

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