Abstract: A multi-sensor, real-time, in-process current and voltage estimation system is disclosed including sensors, affiliated hardware, and data processing algorithms that allow accurate estimation of currents and voltages from magnetic and electric field measurements, respectively. Aspects of the system may be embodied in a detector that is readily attachable to conductors of an energized system for contactless current and/or voltage sensing of the conductors without requiring the conductors to be disconnected from the energized system.

Abstract: An interface module for coupling data buses to first signal line ports, to which signal lines of at least one first data bus are connectable, and second signal line ports, to which signal lines of at least one second data bus are connectable, has at least one connecting device for making at least one connection between one of the first signal line ports and one of the second signal line ports. In this case, the first signal line port connected to the second signal line port is alternately connectable to at least one other second signal line port and/or the second signal line port connected to the first signal line port is alternately connectable to at least one other first signal line port. A related system has at least one such interface module and at least one apparatus that has the at least one first data bus and/or at the least one second data bus.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for plug connectors, comprising a first locking device and a second locking device. The two locking devices can be plugged together and engaged with one another. At least one blocking element is provided for engaging the first locking device with the second locking device. The blocking element is suitable for mechanical engaging and can be actuated and released via an actuator. In addition, another actuator is arranged in the first locking device or in the second locking device to protect against failure of the locking arrangement. The engaging of the two locking devices can be released by the actuator, even when the actuator fails. The first locking device and the second locking device are provided for use in a plug and a corresponding counter plug.

Abstract: A multi-sensor, real-time, in-process current and voltage estimation system is disclosed including sensors, affiliated hardware, and data processing algorithms that allow accurate estimation of currents and voltages from magnetic and electric field measurements, respectively. Aspects of the system may be embodied in a detector that is readily attachable to conductors of an energized system for contactless current and/or voltage sensing of the conductors without requiring the conductors to be disconnected from the energized system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plug-in connector module having at least one optical waveguide and at least one optical sensor, preferably a photodiode, which is arranged near the optical waveguide. The optical sensor can reliably detect malfunction of the plug-in connector module in good time. Also disclosed is a method for detecting signal losses during signal transmission in an optical plug-in connector module, in which an optical signal is guided through at least one optical waveguide of the plug-in connector module, and the optical signal is scattered in the event of a structural defect of the optical waveguide or dirt on the front surface of the optical waveguide, the scattered light reaching a photodiode and a current or a voltage being produced thereby on the photodiode. If a threshold value of the current or the voltage on the photodiode is exceeded, an interference signal is generated by an electronic evaluation system.

Abstract: An interface module for coupling data buses to first signal line ports, to which signal lines of at least one first data bus are connectable, and second signal line ports, to which signal lines of at least one second data bus are connectable, has at least one connecting device for making at least one connection between one of the first signal line ports and one of the second signal line ports. In this case, the first signal line port connected to the second signal line port is alternately connectable to at least one other second signal line port and/or the second signal line port connected to the first signal line port is alternately connectable to at least one other first signal line port. A related system has at least one such interface module and at least one apparatus that has the at least one first data bus and/or at the least one second data bus.

Abstract: A plug connector component is provided having a housing, at least one control module arranged therein and an operating system for operating the control module. At least one functional module that can be controlled by the control module can be introduced into the housing. In addition, the control module is configured to receive at least one container with at least one process configured for using an operating system core of the operating system and to implement same, and to at least partially control the functional module by the process. Related plug connectors, systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plug-in connector module having at least one optical waveguide and at least one optical sensor, preferably a photodiode, which is arranged near the optical waveguide. The optical sensor can reliably detect malfunction of the plug-in connector module in good time. Also disclosed is a method for detecting signal losses during signal transmission in an optical plug-in connector module, in which an optical signal is guided through at least one optical waveguide of the plug-in connector module, and the optical signal is scattered in the event of a structural defect of the optical waveguide or dirt on the front surface of the optical waveguide, the scattered light reaching a photodiode and a current or a voltage being produced thereby on the photodiode. If a threshold value of the current or the voltage on the photodiode is exceeded, an interference signal is generated by an electronic evaluation system.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sensor module for a modular plug connector, wherein the sensor module comprises a core segment and at least two outer segments arranged around the latter, wherein the segments enclose a cavity with one another when assembled. In the cavity, conductor tracks are fitted, preferably with the aid of MID technology, wherein all the conductor tracks in the connected state together form the shape of an annular coil. In a sensor circuit, the annular coil can measure the current flow of a contact element in accordance with the Rogowski principle, which contact element is likewise integrated in the sensor module.

Abstract: A plug connector component is provided having a housing, at least one control module arranged therein and an operating system for operating the control module. At least one functional module that can be controlled by the control module can be introduced into the housing. In addition, the control module is configured to receive at least one container with at least one process configured for using an operating system core of the operating system and to implement same, and to at least partially control the functional module by the process. Related plug connectors, systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A device for data transmission from a plug connector housing includes a data module for storing and forwarding data, a plug connector housing with a cable outlet opening and a threaded cable connection, and an adapter module which has at least one cable passage area. The adapter module has a cable inlet opening on a first end of this cable passage area and a cable outlet opening on a second end of this cable passage area, wherein the adapter module can be fastened with its cable inlet opening on the cable outlet opening of the plug connector housing, and the threaded cable connection can be fastened to the cable outlet opening of the adapter module so that the adapter module can be fastened between the cable outlet opening and the threaded cable connection.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for plug connectors, comprising a first locking device and a second locking device. The two locking devices can be plugged together and engaged with one another. At least one blocking element is provided for engaging the first locking device with the second locking device. The blocking element is suitable for mechanical engaging and can be actuated and released via an actuator. In addition, another actuator is arranged in the first locking device or in the second locking device to protect against failure of the locking arrangement. The engaging of the two locking devices can be released by the actuator, even when the actuator fails. The first locking device and the second locking device are provided for use in a plug and a corresponding counter plug.

Abstract: An electrical contact element with an integrated sensor is provided. The contact element has a groove, at least a portion of which extends on a plug-in side of the contact element. An optical fiber is provided in the groove. The optical fiber is designed in such a way as to be suitable as a sensor for measuring the temperature or the air humidity.

Abstract: An electrical contact element with an integrated sensor is provided. The contact element has a groove, at least a portion of which extends on a plug-in side of the contact element. An optical fiber is provided in the groove. The optical fiber is designed in such a way as to be suitable as a sensor for measuring the temperature or the air humidity.

Abstract: A device for data transmission from a plug connector housing includes a data module for storing and forwarding data, a plug connector housing with a cable outlet opening and a threaded cable connection, and an adapter module which has at least one cable passage area. The adapter module has a cable inlet opening on a first end of this cable passage area and a cable outlet opening on a second end of this cable passage area, wherein the adapter module can be fastened with its cable inlet opening on the cable outlet opening of the plug connector housing, and the threaded cable connection can be fastened to the cable outlet opening of the adapter module so that the adapter module can be fastened between the cable outlet opening and the threaded cable connection.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sensor module for a modular plug connector, wherein the sensor module comprises a core segment and at least two outer segments arranged around the latter, wherein the segments enclose a cavity with one another when assembled. In the cavity, conductor tracks are fitted, preferably with the aid of MID technology, wherein all the conductor tracks in the connected state together form the shape of an annular coil. In a sensor circuit, the annular coil can measure the current flow of a contact element in accordance with the Rogowski principle, which contact element is likewise integrated in the sensor module.

Abstract: A modular plug connector includes a plug connector housing, a retaining frame accommodated therein, and at least one plug connector module. The retaining frame is connected to the plug connector housing by fasteners. The at least one plug connector module is accommodated in a module slot in the retaining frame by retaining elements. The plug connector modules are equipped with sensors, which are connected to evaluating electronics in the module plug connector. The evaluating electronics are provided for processing and rendering measured values of the sensors in the plug connector modules, recognizing the accommodated plug connector modules, and managing the configuration of the modular plug connector.

Abstract: A modular plug connector, includes a plug connector housing, a retaining frame accommodated therein, and at least one plug connector module. The retaining frame is connected to the plug connector housing by fasteners. The at least one plug connector module is accommodated in a module slot in the retaining frame by retaining elements. The plug connector modules are equipped with sensors, which are connected to evaluating electronics in the module plug connector. The evaluating electronics are provided for processing and rendering measured values of the sensors in the plug connector modules, recognizing the accommodated plug connector modules, and managing the configuration of the modular plug connector.

Abstract: A disadvantage of the prior art consists in the fact that the RFID transponders attached to plug-in connectors have a range that is insufficient for many applications. The present disclosure provides a design for a plug-in connector housing with an RFID transponder integrated therein, which allows a range that is greater than the one possible in the prior art. This object is achieved as a result of the fact that the antenna of the RFID transponder includes a slot, so that the antenna is a slot antenna.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insulating body of a plug-in connector, wherein the insulating body is at least partially made from a metallisable plastic, and wherein the insulating body comprises at least one duct that is adapted for receiving a conductor. The crosstalk behaviour of the plug-in connector is improved by providing at least one duct in the insulating body with a conductive coating.