What is Smart Connect®? How Can It Benefit Me? 

Dive deeper into Onanon’s SmartConnect® 

Gone are the days when connectors are simply just connectors that turn a device on. Onanon’s SmartConnect® integrates PCB boards into the connectors themselves. These smart connectors allow for a streamlined process and a more cost-efficient cable assembly. 

These connectors can take data and transmit it to the device that they are connected to. This data is used for real-time diagnostics, allowing for predictive maintenance, and preventing costly downtime providing an easy solution to data collection. 

For limited-time use devices, data could show the number of uses left in the device or how long it has been connected to another device. Smart Connect gives data-driven insights into process length and opens potential to further streamline operations. 

PCB, what does it mean? 

PCB stands for “Printed Circuit Board”. In electronics, PCBs are used to support and electronically connect different components together. While these components can be anything from transistors and resistors to integrated circuits, Onanon implements PCBs in connectors primarily to allow them to transmit data. These PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) open a new realm of possibilities. They allow connectors to have advanced components and added functionality and that is what our smart connectors are. 

The Future of Smart Connectors and the IoT Revolution:   

Altogether smart connectors are positioned to play a vital role in the growth of the IoT (Internet of Things). They can enable seamless communication between devices, sensors, and machines, facilitating data exchange and automation across various industries like agriculture, technology, and other industrial applications.   

Onanon has already seen this impact, and the potential applications for smart connectors are constantly evolving. As technology advances, there will be more innovative and transformative uses for these intelligent connection solutions.  

Case Study: SmartConnect® in Medical Electrosurgical Equipment 

Again, SmartConnect® was the perfect solution for this project! It enabled the equipment to recognize what device was connected and turn on the corresponding settings. This saved the company thousands of dollars by simplifying the need for multiple connectors. It also created a streamlined process that eliminated any human error. 

Applications and Benefits of Smart Connectors:  

In the automotive industry, SmartConnect ® connectors could be used with sensors that then send diagnostics of battery health or machine health back to operators, providing predictive maintenance alerts to prevent failures. Smart connectors ensure reliable and secure data transmission in communication networks.  

Likewise, in medical applications, smart connectors can facilitate seamless operation and data transmission in robotic systems, enabling precise control and monitoring.  

In industrial applications, these connectors ensure the efficient operation of manufacturing machinery by monitoring the condition and performance of various components such as machinery health. This can provide data for predictive maintenance, saving money in the long run. 

As technology evolves around us, Onanon finds new applications for connectors every day. We are the bridge from old technology to new. 

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