3M Kiosk SelfCheck Power Unit Design & Build

3M Kiosk / Tharsus / Connect-2 Technology Power Distribution

Connect-2 Technology was recently involved in the re-design and build of the power supply unit required for the latest generation of 3M Kiosk SelfCheck TM System.  Having worked with Tharsus Group previously on a number of successful projects, we were invited to work with them in the design of a new power distribution system for the latest generation of 3M Kiosks for which Tharsus had been awarded the product design and manufacturing contracts. 

Previous kiosk units had their power supplied to the various internal components from individual DC Power Supplies (wall warts) which resulted in excessive heat, clutter and inefficient use of power.

Working from initial customer specifications and concepts, the Connect-2 Technical Department designed a bespoke rack-mount power system module to provide a range of 5V, 12V & 24V outputs within a neat and self-contained unit that replaced the existing 8 separate power supply units.


The customer was highly pleased with our time-scales, levels of technical expertise and the final result.  We can demonstrate a long established record in converting both existing 'in-house' as well as 'start-up' projects with a number of highly successful clients. So if you feel our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details here or Telephone 01642 492220.  

Cutting Edge Electronic Product Design & Development

We have access to a leading, highly proficient electronics product design and development team based locally to Connect-2 Technology here in Teesside. A respected and highly capable facility, which has been at the forefront of electronics design and development since 1979, affords Connect-2 Technology’s customers with a wealth of expertise and technical know-how.

Together we can provide a complete electronic systems design and consultancy service, whether you have a final specification, a ‘rough and

DIN Relay Assembly

We have recently completed a project to develop a combined DIN rail and wiring harness assembly for a large scale commercial vending system.
This was completed by one of our senior technicians, from the basic schematic information to final master sample, within two weeks. Involving the control of 30 electric motors and 32 solenoids through a total of 72 relays together with 30 drawer connectors, 30 LED push-button switches and a number of microswitches was a relatively complex assignment.

Alifabs – Cellular Structures Division

Since April 2008 Connect-2 Technology has been selected by Alifabs – Cellular Structures Division for the development and supply of wire harness and wiring kits associated with many of the company’s high profile communication installation projects. An important consideration by Alifabs into the continuing relationship with the company is the role taken by Connect-2’s technical staff and their contribution to projects by way of technical help.

Connect-2 Technology’s Technical Department ensures the accurate translation of each project with regard to the range of specific interconnection requirements, ensuring solutions:-

· meet fully with the projects requirements
· provide value by careful selection of components
· have been quality engineered
· are efficiently introduced into the production process
· can be delivered within the customer time-frame

As with many of our customers the team at Connect-2 Technology also provide highly valuable input at the design stage which, in many cases, proves to be an invaluable service in terms of augmenting customers ‘in-house’ facilities.

As one of the leading suppliers of Cellular Structures in the UK, Alifabs provide both permanent and temporary cellular structure solutions utilising any mix of 2G, UMTS and Microwave technologies. From design to installation the company works in partnership with its customers to provide a complete ‘turn-key’ solution capable of deploying large volume network roll-outs.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

Prestigious Control Panel Contract

In November 2008 Connect-2 Technology was selected by C-Probe Systems for the manufacture of all control and distribution panels associated with one of their latest projects, a structural corrosion management system for an NCP car park in Leeds.

C-Probe Systems has been a specialist in corrosion management of civil engineering and building structures since 1994. To date the company has completed many prestigious and award winning projects in both North America and the UK, including a system for the Channel Tunnel Approach. C-Probe through its Achilles Suite of systems provides the means to automatically protect and remotely assess the continuous performance of reinforcement steel, transitional steel-frames, historic metal components and pre-stressed or post-tensioned elements.

In partnership with the customer Connect-2 Technology’s technical staff developed the control panel together with the associated wiring within a tight time-frame. Subsequently, the completed control and distribution panels were manufactured and delivered to site on schedule within December 2008.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawings/specifications to our contact details found here or Telephone 01642 492220.

'Off-Grid' Solar Bus Stop Illumination

A leading UK developer of solar powered LED lighting systems, appointed Connect-2 Technology as the sole UK sub-contract manufacturer for an innovative solar bus stop illumination system, which was undertaken by our ‘special projects division’.

This included involvement from the design and development stage into the conversion for the manufacturing process. For such a hi-tech high profile product, great care was taken to provide a highly efficient, responsive and bespoke manufacturing solution. Ensuring that the product maintains its high reliability throughout its lifetime was a key consideration requiring great care throughout the production process.

The completed unit is a single ‘self contained’ device that incorporates;

* Solar panel; 10W monocrystalline silicon.
* Battery packs; 4 x 2.3 AmpH.
* Controller; programmable with energy management.
* Casing; high impact ABS moulded, sealed, waterproof and incorporating bright white LEDs.

If you are a product based electronics company looking to outsource your manufacturing process, either in part or in whole, Connect-2 Technology can provide a customised solution to suite your specific needs.

We can demonstrate a long established record in converting both existing ‘in-house’ as well as ‘start-up’ projects with a number of highly successful clients. So if you feel our services are relevant to your needs please contact us via the details on our web site (see info panel on the right above) or by email to myself – Geoff. Nossiter.

Sira Certified

Connect-2 Technology has been Sira certified, for the manufacture of Luminaires, Lamps, Accessories and Transformers for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in compliance with Directive 94/9/EC, since June 2006.







Explosion protection concepts under which we have been assessed: -

d - Flameproof
e - Increased Safety
m - Encapsulation
D - Dust Ingress Protection

The ATEX Directive
The ATEX Directive, derived from the French “ATmospheres EXplosibles” and formerly known as 94/9/EC, contains the ESR (Essential Safety Requirements) to which electrical equipment and protective systems used within potentially explosive atmospheres must conform.

The new ATEX directive currently in place within the European Union was made mandatory on 1st July 2003. Primarily intended for manufacturers of hazardous area equipment for use in the presence of flammable gases, vapours fumes or dusts, the new directive requires a quality management system to be implemented. Procedures for the design, manufacture and verification of products are to be approved by a notified body (i.e. Sira, Baseefa 2000, CESI, Demko, Kema) and all equipment conforming to the new directive will feature Ex and CE marking.

Expansion of Skills.
Connect-2 Technology gained this certification as part of our obligations under a contract supply agreement with our manufacturing partner. Which, further demonstrates our commitment to develop the skills and abilities of our “special projects division” as well as the company’s enthusiasm for expanding the broad range of solutions we provide our customers.

World Class Connections

Extreme environments require highly specialised cable and connector solutions to provide totally dependable interconnections, ensuring the integrity of power and data transmissions between connected equipment. One such high value connector range is that of USA manufacturer Glenair, with a broad range covering military qualified and multi-purpose industrial connectors.

As a testament to Connect-2 Technology’s versatility and skill we have successfully undertaken a number of high profile assemblies for oil and gas industry projects incorporating Glenair’s “Geo-Marine®” range. This range has been specifically designed to offer a solution for a variety of oceanographic, geophysical and other extreme applications. Our assemblies have been used in some of the most demanding environments imaginable, working under extreme pressure within oil and gas structural surveying equipment.

If you have a similar requirement or would like a quick quote for standard assemblies and harnesses please send your drawings/specifications by email here or fax/post to the contact details found here.

Pipeline Pig

A major oil and gas pipeline inspection company has placed specialist harness assembly work, via one of our existing CEM customers.

Connect-2 Technology was chosen based on our level of expertise and our technical abilities to undertake the project. This high value work utilises very expensive 'high reliability' connectors and involves precision assembly with gas-tight connections requiring a high degree of expertise to complete. The assemblies are for use within 'smart pigs' used to inspect the pipeline from the inside and record data for later analysis.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawing/specifications here.

Arc Weld Robot

Towards the end of 2006 we undertook a project to produce the panel and associated wiring for a control unit used for oil pipe welding robots, destined for use in Dubai. After the initial development stage by our technical team our dedicated sub-assembly section completed the project on-time and to the required build standard.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawing/specifications here.

US Freight Monster

One of our long-standing customers was subject to a takeover last year by a US company, due to their expertise in specialist control systems.

This resulted in a large increase in demand, so they turned to Connect-2 Technology to provide DIN rail wiring assemblies which form part of the diesel power control unit used on the latest US container freight trains. The trains themselves are monsters at up to 2.5km (over 1.5 miles) in length and hauling container wagons, often stacked two high! Connect-2's technical team converted the customers existing drawings and specifications to our own 'in-house' requirements and produced the initial samples to meet the customer deadline in record time, enabling swift transition to our production unit for ongoing manufacture.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawing/specifications here.

Special Projects

Connect-2 Technology continues to grow from strength to strength! Since our inception in 1995 we have constantly increased our range of services to cover the growing requirements of our customers.

Over the past couple of years we have gradually expanded our dedicated 'Special Projects Team' to enable efficient handling of a diverse range of customer requirements beyond the scope of general connection assemblies. Our specialist technicians can now provide the expertise required to take forward a variety of sub-assembly and panel building tasks to exacting customer specifications. Providing an efficient, reliable and overall cost/time saving solution allows customers to concentrate effort and resources to greater effect elsewhere within their business. Connect-2 Technology manufactured sub-assemblies, wiring and harnesses are now found in a wide variety of electrical/electronic equipment globally - even under Kylie's bum!

Kylie!! - just in case you were curious! We have been manufacturing a large harness for one of our long established customers for sometime. It was only recently that we discovered that it was in fact the control loom for a 'rodeo bull' ride popular in certain night clubs. And, the bull in question was used for a publicity video for 'The Most Erotic Lingerie Company In The World' featuring the one and only Kylie - and who said engineering was boring.

Watch the video here.

As always, if you would like a quick quote please send your drawing/specifications here.