Automatic docking

The ODU DOCK® Silver‐Line can be easily mated automatically by means of an electrical or pneumatic force. ODU’s durable contact technology is ideally equipped to meet the challenges of automatic docking. The interface including cable assembly is also ready for immediate use.

Quick-change head for easy maintenance

The ODU DOCK Quick‐Change Head meets all requirements for up to 10 million mating cycles. With this quick‐coupling system, you can replace only the interchange part instead of the entire connector, which makes your connection even more durable.

Industrial robots

Today’s industrial manufacturing and production processes would be unthinkable without docking and robot systems. Thanks to its robust and durable construction, the ODU DOCK is ideal for use in harsh environments. With the optional quick‐change head, valuable time can also be saved when replacing parts.

The modular principle behind ODU DOCK

If required, you can also combine the proven ODU‐MAC® modules in your ODU DOCK Connector by means of an adapter. This allows data, fiber optics, and media such as air and fluids to be transmitted.

Automatic docking

Quick-change head for easy maintenance

Industrial robots

The modular principle behind ODU DOCK

If required, you can also combine the proven ODU‐MAC® modules in your ODU DOCK Connector by means of an adapter. This allows data, fiber optics, and media such as air and fluids to be transmitted.

ODU DOCK Silver-Line

Automatic docking for robot systems

Automatic docking

For industrial applications or robots

100,000 to 10 million mating cycles

Optionally available with cable assembly

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Whether in industrial robots, test equipment, or industrial tool‐change systems: the ODU DOCK Silver‐Line was specially designed for automatic docking. Thanks to its unique springwire technology, this connector solution is designed for at least 100,000 mating cycles – this rises to 10 million with the quick‐change head. These robust and contact‐safe industrial connectors can be equipped with different contact inserts depending on the application.

Easy handling and usability
2+PE to 36+PE inserts for transmission of signal, power, current, data, and media
Optionally available with EMC protection
Straight and angled cable outlets
High contact density thanks to the extremely small contact diameter
Standard contacts with crimp termination; solder termination on request

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Robust housing

The durable aluminum or plastic housing meets all requirements for use in harsh industrial environments. The ODU DOCK Silver‐Line is available in three different sizes.

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	ODU-MAC® Blue-Line	ODU-MAC® White-Line	ODU-MAC® Silver-Line	ODU DOCK Silver-Line	ODU-MAC® Power Connector
Mating cycles	> 10,000	> 100,000	Up to 10 million	Up to 10 million	> 10,000
Mating principle	Manual mating, automatic docking	Manual mating	Automatic docking	Automatic docking	Manual mating, automatic docking
Automatic docking option	1 frame, 4 sizes		7 frame varieties, individual length		2 monoblocs
Locking	Per spindle / Locking lever / Push-Pull (PUSH-LOCK)	Per spindle / Locking lever / Snap-In (ZERO)
Housing	Available in plastic and metal	Available in plastic and metal		3 size varieties available in plastic and metal	Metal version
Strain relief housing	•		•
Non-magnetic version		•	•
EMC-protection	On module basis + PUSH-LOCK housing	On module basis	On module basis	In metal design	On module basis
Quick-change head option	•		•	•

Variety of modules	ODU-MAC® Blue-Line	ODU-MAC® White-Line	ODU-MAC® Silver-Line	ODU DOCK Silver-Line
Signal	Up to 33 A / 2,5 mm²	Up to 27 A / 1,5 mm²	Up to 27 A / 1,5 mm²	Up to 27 A / 1,5 mm²	up to 33 A / 2.5 mm²
Power	Up to 58 A / 6 mm²	Up to 119 A / 16 mm²	Up to 119 A / 16 mm²	Up to 119 A / 16 mm²	up to 600 A / 2 bridged contacts with 420 mm² busbar
High current	Up to 225 A / 50 mm²	Up to 225 A / 50 mm²	Up to 225 A / 50 mm²	Up to 225 A / 50 mm²	up to 600 A / 2 bridged contacts with 420 mm² busbar
PE module	Up to 25 mm²	Up to 25 mm²	Up to 25 mm²		up to 70 mm²
High voltage	Up to 4 kV / 1 mm²	Up to 6,3 kV / 0,25 mm²	Up to 6,3 kV / 0,25 mm²	Up to 2,5 kV / 1,5 mm²	Up to 4 kV / 1 mm²
HF-Signal (Coax)	Up to 12 GHz	Up to 9 GHz	Up to 9 GHz	Up to 9 GHz	Up to 12 GHz
Compressed air	-0,8 up to 12 bar	-0,8 up to 20 bar	-0,8 up to 20 bar	-0,8 up to 20 bar	-0,8 up to 12 bar
Fluid	Up to 10 bar	Up to 25 bar	Up to 25 bar	Up to 10 bar	Up to 10 bar
Fiber Optic POF / GOF	PC / APC / Expanded Beam	PC / APC / Expanded Beam / Expanded Beam Performance	PC / APC / Expanded Beam / Expanded Beam Performance	On request	PC / APC / Expanded Beam
Transfer rates / High-speed	SPE / CAT 6_A / USB^® / HDMI^® * / DisplayPort	SPE / CAT 6_A / USB^® / HDMI^® * / DisplayPort	SPE / CAT 6_A / USB^® / HDMI^® * / DisplayPort	SPE / CAT 6_A / USB^®	SPE / CAT 6_A / USB^® / HDMI^® * / DisplayPort
Optional pin protection	Integrated with 20-pin signal module	Integrated with 20-pin signal module or freely positioned	Integrated with 20-pin signal module or freely positioned		Integrated with 20-pin signal module
Termination technology	Crimp / Solder / Print through PCB termination modules	Crimp / Solder / Print	Crimp / Solder / Print	Crimp / Solder	Crimp / screw termination
Thermocouple	Type K and T / 0,5mm²	Type K and T / 0,5mm²	Type K and T / 0,5mm²	Type K and T / 0,5mm²	Type K and T / 0,5mm²

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How do we reach 10 million mating cycles?

Do you need a cost-efficient and time-saving maintenance method in areas with a high degree of automation and tight cycle times? The ODU DOCK Silver-Line quick-release head is the optimal solution for this.
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