TE Connectivity Smart Lawn Mower Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- TE connectivity
Table of Contents
- TE Connectivity Smart Lawn Mower
- Product Information
- TE Product Value:
- Product Solutions
- Product Usage Instructions:
- SOLUTIONS FOR SENSIFICATION
- SOLUTIONS FOR USER INTERFACE
- SOLUTIONS FOR MOTORS
- SOLUTIONS FOR POWER SYSTEMS
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
TE Connectivity Smart Lawn Mower
Product Information
The Lawn Tool Product Solutions by TE Connectivity (TE) offer cutting-edge
technology for your lawn maintenance needs. Whether you are using a self-
driving lawn mower or a battery-operated weed trimmer or blower, TE
Connectivity builds durable connectors, sensors, terminals, and splices that
can withstand harsh weather conditions. These products provide energy-
efficient solutions to power your lawn and garden tools, making it easier for
you to achieve your ideal lawn.
ENABLING CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR LAWN
Whether you are engineering a self-driving lawn mower or using a battery-
operated weed trimmer or blower,
TE Connectivity (TE) builds connectors, sensors, terminals, and splices that
are durable and can withstand the harsh weather conditions. We can help take
the work out of yard work and provide energy-efficient solutions that power
your lawn and garden tools. Your ideal lawn is closer than you think.
TE Product Value:
- SEALING: Ingress protection (IP) rating for water, dust, and debris in harsh environments
- RELIABILITY: High power and operating temperatures, locking mechanisms, and vibration resistance
- MINIATURIZATION: Compact centerline and smaller construction size
- SIMPLIFICATION: Insulation displacement (IDC) technology, ease of installation, and simplified assembly processes
- SAFETY: Flame retardant material, ergonomic design, and insulation protection
Product Solutions
POWER CONNECTORS
SIGNAL CONNECTORS
TERMINAL & SPLICES
SENSORS
SWITCHES TUBING
Product Usage Instructions:
- Choose the appropriate TE Connectivity product solution based on your specific lawn tool requirements.
- Follow the installation instructions provided with the chosen product to ensure proper connection and functionality.
- For power connectors, make sure to connect the appropriate connectors to the power source and the lawn tool.
- When using signal connectors, ensure that the connectors are properly aligned and securely connected for reliable signal transmission.
- Use the terminal and splices products for secure and reliable electrical connections in your lawn tools.
- Install sensors as per the manufacturer’s instructions to enable sensing capabilities in your lawn and garden applications.
- If required, use switches to control various functions of your lawn tools.
- Follow the tubing instructions for insulation and protection purposes.
- Always refer to the user manual of your specific lawn tool for any additional usage instructions or safety precautions.
SOLUTIONS FOR SENSIFICATION
TE Connectivity (TE) sits at the heart of enabling sensification within lawn and garden applications. Our broad product portfolio of connectors, sensors, tubing, terminals, and splices create innovative solutions for pumps, motors, lawn and garden equipment and power tools.
CONNECTORS
Micro MATE-N-LOK Connectors
- Low profile design
- Dual beam receptacle contact design
- Right angle surface mount headers with surface mount hold-downs
- Utilizes standard Micro MATE-N-LOK contacts
Economy Power 2.5 Connectors
- Achieve easy mating and unmating with positive audible latch
- Prevent post misalignment with polarization tabs
GRACE INERTIA 2.5 Connectors
- Design assures proper insertion, preventing header pin deformation
- Inertia locking mechanism helps prevent unintended disconnection
- Lanceless contacts prevent snagging or entanglement
- HPI Connectors
- Provides design flexibility
- Cost effective wire-to-board
- Ensures proper compatibility of both the header and the housing
- Prevents stubbing contacts
Dynamic Series Connectors
- Offers both wire-to-board and wire-to-wire applications
- Provide efficient and reliable device connector solution for multiple systems
- Covers a wide range of expanding connector types
Micro-MaTch Cable Assemblies
- Full range of application tooling from hand tool to fully automated equipment
- One of the smallest systems available at 1.27mm
M8/M12 Connectors
- Field-installable connectors for high-speed communication
- Environment protection IP67 & IP68
- X-coded connectors support higher bandwith needs of up to 10 Gb/s
TERMINALS & SPLICES
AMPLIVAR Terminals and Splices
- Up to three magnet wires plus a lead wire in the same crimp
- Cu and Al magnet wire can be combined Penetrates the magnet wire insulation while simultaneously terminating wire
MAG-MATE Terminals
- High speed, fully automated integrated systems provide uniform magnet wire terminations reliably at the lowest possible applied cost
- Accommodates single or double wire termination 30-40 AWG
Ring and Spade Terminals
- Versatile mating options support solid or stranded single wire connections
- Offer a range of sizes, materials, configurations and platings to meet specific requirements
SWFR Heat Shrink Tubing
- Highly flame-retardant with UL VW-1 and CSA OFT flammability rating
- Environmentally friendly formula is essentially free of halogens, permitting use in enclosed areas where emission of toxic gasses from burning materials
SENSORS
AmbiMate Sensor Module
- Sense motion, light, temperature, humidity, VOCs, eCO2, sound on one assembly
- One footprint with multiple attachment methods accommodates varying needs
TRICAN HTD 2800 Sensor
- Provides digital output signals for relative humidity, temperature and pressure from a single device
- Rugged sensor is optimized for high humidity, high temperature harsh environments
Humidity Temperature Sensor
- Full interchangeability with no calibration required in standard conditions
- Instantaneous desaturation after long periods in saturation phase
- Compatible with automatized assembly processes
NTC Thermistors
- Discrete Negative Temperature Coefficient thermistors, probes and assemblies meet a range of temperature sensing needs
- While miniature in size, they offer long term stability, accuracy and precision
FX29 Force Sensor
- Compact compression load cell features robust packaging, fast response time and low output noise
- Offers millivolt, amplified analog or digital output signal
KMXP Linear Position Sensor
- Able to withstand a multitude of harsh environments
- Magneto resistive technology delivers contactless measurement with precise, high resolution
- Packages support multiple orientations
DOG2 MEMS-Series inclinometer
- Features digital signal processing to include temperature compensation
- Integrated filter improves performance
- Adjustable sensor to fit different environments can yield an optimized performance
SOLUTIONS FOR USER INTERFACE
Our broad portfolio of connectors, sensors, relays, and tubing allow optimization within user interface systems. With proven quality, reliability and efficiency, our products will help meet innovative design requirements. Whether designing a display or control system for a lawn mower, power tool, pump, motor or other application, TE’s solutions help simplify your process and improve designs for the next generation of lawn and garden applications.
CONNECTORS
AMPMODU MTE Connectors
- Design offers latching and polarization
- Coupling shrouds permit ganging for single or double row latching connectors
- Available in three platings
- wire range 32 – 20 AWG
VAL-U-LOK Connectors
- Wire-to-wire and wire-to-board pin and socket connector system
- Centerline pitch .165” [4.20mm]
- Up to 13A max. current rating for new high current types, 9A for legacy types
CST II Connectors
- Centerline: 2.54mm, Current Rating: 4A
- Voltage Rating: 250 VAC
- Flammability: UL 94 V-0
- Wire Size: 26-22 AWG
- Position Size: 2-28
Signal Double Lock Connectors
- Centerline: 2.5mm
- Current Rating: 3A
- Voltage rating: 250V
- Choice of V-0 rated material or GWT and V- 0 rated material
AMP-LATCH Connectors
- Offers quick, reliable connections without stripping, prepping wires
- Offer a reliable gas tight connecton betweeen ribbon cable and PCBs
- Mass termination capabilities
Economy Power 2.5 Connectors
- Achieve easy mating and unmating with positive audible latch
- Prevent post misalignment with polarization tab
Economy Power Connectors
- Positive audible latch designed for easier mating and unmating
- Polarization tabs help prevent post misalignment
- Broad portfolio includes 3.96mm, 5.08mm, 7.92mm centerline families
Micro-MaTch Cable Assemblies
- Full range of application tooling from hand tool to fully automated equipment
- One of the smallest systems available at 1.27mm
Micro Motor Connectors
- Power and brake abilities combined into one connector
- Micro Motor utilizes standard cable sizes
- Meets both European and Ameircan standards
GRACE INERTIA 2.5 Connectors
- Design assures proper insertion, preventing header pin deformation
- Inertia locking mechanism helps prevent unintended disconnection
- Lanceless contacts prevent snagging or entanglement
HPI Connectors
- Provides design flexibility
- Cost effective wire-to-board
- Ensures proper compatibility of both the header and the housing
- Prevents stubbing contacts
Mini I/O Connectors
- Increased reliability and vibration resistance
- Up to Cat6A performance when used in Industrial Ethernet applications
- Enables wire-to-wire connections
Dynamic Series Connectors
- wire-to-board, wire-to-panel, and wire-to-wire
- Provide efficient and reliable device connector solution for multiple systems
- Covers a wide range of expanding connector types
MTA 100 Connectors
- 2-28 positions, shrouded headers 2-14
- Terminates 28-22 AWG discrete wire or notched ribbon cable
- 250V, 5A rating
TERMINALS & SPLICES
FASTON Terminals
- Insulated and uninsulated, straight and flag configurations
- Stress relieved and non-stress relieved receptacles and various plating options
Splices
- Broad range of crimp, insulation displacement connection (IDC), or other types of splice technology
- Accommodate solid or stranded wire —copper, aluminum or a combination of both
Ultra-Fast Terminals
- Fully insulated tabs and receptacles are color coded by wire size
- Terminate 26-10 AWG solid, fused and stranded wire (flags terminate stranded wire only)
SIAMEZE Terminals
- Insulation displacement connection terminals for magnet wires and solid or stranded lead wires
- Broad range of input/output options
SWITCHES
Tactile Switches
- Achieve any design with choice of actuator lengths and styles
- Support mass fabrication with several mounting options
RELAYS
OJ/OJE/T77 Series Relays
- 1 form A (NO) contacts in various models support a range of loads, with contact ratings from 3 to 10 amps, plus TV-5
- Both sensitive (200mW) and standard (450mW) coil options accommodate various drive circuits
RZ Power PCB Relays
- Weld breaker mechanism overcomes micro welding to help improve life
- Approved at UL, VDE and CQC
- 1 form A and 1 form C contacts with ratings to 16A
TUBING
SWFR Heat Shrink Tubing
- Highly flame-retardant with UL VW-1 and CSA OFT flammability rating
- Environmentally friendly formula is essentially free of halogens, permitting use in enclosed areas where emission of toxic gasses from burning materials containing halogens is undesirable
VERSAFIT Heat Shrink Tubing
- Offers a highly flame-retarded polyolefin heatshrinkable tubing
- Meets stringent requirements of UL 224 VW-1 and CSA and is recommended for use in applications requiring highest level of flame retardance
SOLUTIONS FOR MOTORS
Whether you are designing power tools, lawn and garden equipment or creating new designs for motors and pumps, TE is committed to providing a broad product portfolio to help optimize lawn and garden applications. Our portfolio of connectors, tubing, terminals and splices provides cost-efficient and reliable solution for the next generation of lawn and garden applications.
CONNECTORS
Micro MATE-N-LOK Connectors
- Low profile design
- Dual beam receptacle contact design
- PCB mount pin header assemblies
- Utilizes standard Micro MATE-N-LOK contacts
Economy Power II Connectors
- .156” [3.96mm] pitch
- Rated 600VAC at up to 11A
- Well-suited for delivering power to the board with up to 12-positions
- Offer two levels of mechanical and electrical reliability
Economy Power 2.5 Connectors
- 2.5mm compact centerline rated for 250VAC at up to an industry-leading 4.2A
- Achieve easy mating and unmating with positive audible latch
- Prevent post misalignment with polarization tabs
VAL-U-LOK Connectors
- Wire-to-wire and wire-to-board pin and socket connector system
- Pitch: .165” [4.20mm]
- Up to 13A max. current rating for new high current types, 9A for legacy types
HPI Connectors
- Provides design flexibility
- Cost effective wire-to-board
- Ensures proper compatibility of both the header and the housing
- Prevents stubbing contacts
AMP Mini CT Connectors
- Provide design flexibility for wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connections in space limited applications
- 1.5mm centerline
- 2 kinds of termination method: IDC, crimp
- Circuits range from 2-20 single row, 22-40 dual row; AWG 24~28
Power Double Lock Connectors
- 1-12 position WTW or WTB
- Audible click when contact is fully inserted into the housing
- Board-mounted headers are compatible with resin or conformal coatings
POWER TRIPLE LOCK Connectors
- 6mm centerline, rated to 20A, 600 VAC/VDC
- Polarization and keying
- Multiple points of contact and anti-fretting lubricant on terminals
- Three way locking
Micro Motor Connectors
- Power and brake abilities combined into one connector
- Micro Motor utilizes standard cable sizes
- Meets both European and Ameircan standards
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors
- Centerline: 6.35mm
- Current Rating: 19A
- 600 VAC or VDC
- Flammability: UL 94 V-0, UL 94 V-2, GWT
- Optional seals available
Dynamic Series Connectors
- Offers both wire-to-wire and wire-to-board applications
- Provide efficient and reliable device connector solution for multiple systems
- Covers a wide range of expanding connector types
TERMINALS & SPLICES
AMPLIVAR Terminals and Splices
- Up to three magnet wires plus a lead wire in the same crimp
- Cu and Al magnet wire can be combined
- Penetrates the magnet wire insulation while simultaneously terminating wire
FASTON Terminals
- Insulated and uninsulated, straight and flag configurations
- Stress relieved and non-stress relieved receptacles and various plating options
MAG-MATE Terminals
- High speed, fully automated integrated systems provide uniform magnet wire terminations reliably at the lowest possible applied cost
- Accommodates Cu or Al wire
Ring and Spade Terminals
- Versatile mating options support solid or stranded single wire connections
- Offer a range of sizes, materials, configurations and platings to meet specific requirements
Ultra-Fast Terminals
- Fully insulated tabs and receptacles are color coded by wire size
- Terminate 26-10 AWG solid, fused and stranded wire (flags terminate stranded wire only)
SIAMEZE Terminals
- Insulation displacement connection terminals for magnet wires and solid or stranded lead wires
- Broad range of input/output options
Positive Lock Receptacles and Housings
- Low insertion force/high retention
- Available for wide range of wire sizes and enchanced reliability to ensure a total solution
TUBING
SWFR Heat Shrink Tubing
- Environmentally friendly formula is essentially free of halogens, permitting use in enclosed areas where emission of toxic gasses from burning materials containing halogens is undesirable
- Highly flame-retardant with UL VW-1 and CSA OFT flammability rating
Specialty Heat Shrink Tubing
- High performance tubing for demanding requirements
- Available in a variety of materials, colors, shrink ratios, and sizes
- Offers alternative high-performance options for wide-reaching applications
- HT-200 Heat Shrink Tubing
- High flame-resistance meets the requirements of AMS-DTL-23053, Test C and ASTM D2671, Procedure C
- High temperature performance meets or exceeds military and industrial standards
- Offers protection from most industrial solvents, fuels and chemicals
VERSAFIT Heat Shrink Tubing
- Offers a highly flame-retarded polyolefin heatshrinkable tubing
- Meets stringent requirements of UL 224 VW-1 and CSA and is recommended for use in applications requiring highest level of flame retardance.
SOLUTIONS FOR POWER SYSTEMS
TE Connectivity’s (TE) cost-effective connectivity solutions are enhancing power systems within lawn and garden applications. Our products enable efficient, smarter, and more connected devices. With proven quality and reliability, TE can simplify design processes and help optimize devices with a full product solution.
CONNECTORS
Signal Double Lock Connectors
- Centerline: 2.5mm
- Current Rating: 3A
- Voltage rating: 250V
- Choice of V-0 rated material or GWT and V- 0 rated material
Economy Power Connectors
- Positive audible latch designed for easier mating and unmating
- Polarization tabs help prevent post misalignment
- Broad portfolio includes 3.96mm, 5.08mm, 7.92mm centerline families
Power Double Lock Connectors
- 1-12 position WTW or WTB
- Audible click when contact is fully inserted into the housing
- Board-mounted headers are compatible with resin or conformal coatings
Micro MATE-N-LOK Connectors
- Low profile design
- Dual beam receptacle contact design
- PCB mount pin header assemblies
- Utilizes standard Micro MATE-N-LOK contacts
VAL-U-LOK Connectors
- Wire-to-wire and wire-to-board pin and socket connector system
- Centerline pitch .165” [4.20mm]
- Up to 13A max. current rating for new high current types, 9A for legacy types
AMPMODU MTE Connectors
- Design offer latching and polarization
- Coupling shrouds permit ganging for single or double row latching connectors
- Available in three platings
- Multiple solder tail lengths available to accommodate different PCB thicknesses
Signal GRACE INERTIA Connectors
- Design assures proper insertion, preventing header pin deformation
- Inertia locking mechanism assure terminal seating and helps prevent unintended disconnection
- Lanceless contacts prevent snagging
Universal MATE-N-LOK Connectors
- Centerline: 6.35mm
- Current Rating: 19A
- 600VAC or VDC
- Flammability: UL 94 V-0, UL 94 V-2, GWT
- Optional seals available
MTA Connectors
- Color coded housing for wire gage
- Tin, 15 and 30 gold plating options for a wider variety of connector options
- Audible latch for wire-to-wire (posted) housings
- Mass termination for low applied cost
Power Key Connectors
- 5mm pitch WTB connector system
- R-saped design figure eases working conditions
- Four color and physical keying options help prevent mis-mating
Economy Power 2.5 Connectors
- 2.5mm centerline with rating to 4.2A
- Achieve easy mating/unmating with positive audible latch
- Prevent post misalignment with polarization tabs
AMP Mini CT Connectors
- Provide design flexibility for wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connections in space limited applications
- 1.5mm centerline
- Circuits range from 2-20 single row and 20- 40 dual row, IDC AWG 26~28 , Crimp AWG 24~28
TERMINALS & SPLICES
Positive Lock Terminals and Housings
- Low insertion force/high retention
- Available for a wide range of wire sizes, offering enhanced reliability in standard and high temperature versions
AMPLIVAR Terminals and Splices
- Up to three magnet wires plus a lead wire in the same crimp
- Cu and Al magnet wire can be combined
- Penetrates the magnet wire insulation while simultaneously terminating wire
FASTON Terminals
- Insulated and uninsulated, straight and flag configurations
- Stress relieved and non-stress relieved receptacles and various plating options
MAG-MATE Terminals
- High speed, fully automated integrated systems provide uniform magnet wire terminations reliably at the lowest possible applied cost
- Accommodates Cu or AL wire
Ring and Spade Terminals
- Versatile mating options support solid or stranded single wire connections
- Offer a range of sizes, materials, configurations and platings to meet specific requirements
Ultra-Fast Terminals
- Fully insulated tabs and receptacles are color coded by wire size
- Terminate 26-10 AWG solid, fused and stranded wire (flags terminate stranded wire only)
SWITCHES
Tactile Switches
- Achieve any design with choice of actuator lengths and styles
- Support mass fabrication with several mounting options
TUBING
SWFR Heat Shrink Tubing
- Highly flame-retardant with UL VW-1 and CSA OFT flammability rating
- Environmentally friendly formula is essentially free of halogens, permitting use in enclosed areas where emission of toxic gasses from burning materials containing halogens is undesirable
Specialty Heat Shrink Tubing
- High performance tubing for demanding requirements
- Available in a variety of materials, colors, shrink ratios, and sizes
- Offers alternative high-performance options for wide-reaching applications
DWFR Heat Shrink Tubing
- Able to be easily installed using multiple types of heating tools, ranging from basic heat guns to conveyer-equipped ovens
- Consists of a polyolefin jacket and thermoplastic inner adhesive wall
VERSAFIT Heat Shrink Tubing
- Offers a highly flame-retarded polyolefin heatshrinkable tubing
- Meets stringent requirements of UL 224 VW-1 and CSA and is recommended for use in applications requiring highest level of flame retardance
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References
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- List of Tactile Switches Models & Products | TE Connectivity
- AMPMODU Interconnect System | TE Connectivity
- FASTON Terminals, Receptacles & Tabs | TE Connectivity
- Mini-Universal MATE-N-LOK Connector System | TE Connectivity
- Locking Receptacles: Positive Lock | TE Connectivity
- Power Key Wire-to-Board Connectors | TE Connectivity
- IDC Connectors: MTA 100 & MTA 156 | TE Connectivity
- Locking Connectors: 2.5mm Signal Double Lock | TE Connectivity
- FPC Connectors | TE Connectivity
- 2mm AMP CT Connectors | TE Connectivity
- High Performance Interconnects (HPI) in Connectors | TE Connectivity
- Economy Power Stackable PCB Connectors | TE Connectivity
- Economy Power 2.5 Compact Signal Connectors | TE Connectivity
- Economy Power Stackable PCB Connectors | TE Connectivity
- 3mm Low Profile Micro MATE-N-LOK Connectors | TE Connectivity
- Locking Connectors: Power Triple Lock | TE Connectivity
- VAL-U-LOK Power Connectors | TE Connectivity
- DWFR Heat Shrink Tubing | TE Connectivity
- SWFR Single Wall Heat Shrink Tubing | TE Connectivity
- Specialty Heat Shrink Tubing in Heat Shrink Tubing | TE Connectivity
- Tactile Switches to fit your design | TE Connectivity
- Pressure Sensors | TE Connectivity
- RTD Temperature Sensor Elements | TE Connectivity
- FASTON Terminals, Receptacles & Tabs | TE Connectivity
- FASTON Receptacles and Tabs | TE Connectivity
- AXISENSE-2 Dual Axis Tilt Sensors | TE Connectivity
- Digital RH Temperature Pressure Sensor | TE Connectivity
- List of CST Models & Products | TE Connectivity
- List of MEAS KMXP-SERIES Models & Products | TE Connectivity
- List of MEAS FX29 Models & Products | TE Connectivity
- List of RAYCHEM HTAT Models & Products | TE Connectivity
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- Single Wall CGPT Spool Heat Shrink Tubin | TE Connectivity
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