“The idea was to use a pre-existing product platform and change the front cover. We needed a way to bring the indication to the new cover without having to rewire the existing platform. The intention was to make a less expensive product but still have the options of allowing for future upgrades.” Said Shawn Allen head mechanical engineer.  “Because of VCC’s vast array of products and configurations and their knowledgeable customer service it was a simple and easy process for us.”

The CNX series offers an easy solution when a demand arises where the indicator needs to be mounted to a front panel. Since connection lengths vary widely, this series can be ordered in standard or custom lengths and arrive at your facility pre-wired with the required connection length for the application.  No tools for assembly are needed. You can order your interconnect with the type of termination needed for the specific application as well. VCC provides you with the option to use a header connector, stripped, bare wires, terminal attachments or arrange to have this component soldered directly to your circuit board.  The CNX series of interconnects have been modified to resolve panel pushback issues and will withstand high levels of vibration, making them the perfect product for retrofit applications where secure fit can be an issue. The CNX series gives you flexibility, durability and ease of implementation that are needed in both your new and retrofit projects.  To learn more about VCC Interconnects please visit our web-site at www.vcclite.com.

VCC’s solution included our CNX C Series connector (5mm LEDs) and a CMS 322 RTP lens. The CNX C Series requires no tools for assembly while providing a simple, fast press-fit connection to the panel lens. The CMS 322 RTP low-profile panel lens is designed to provide a means of protecting equipment from both drip or splash conditions. It meets IP 56/NEMA 4 requirements; providing a highly effective seal against water and dust. Additionally, the aforementioned low-profile design minimizes the potential problem of snagging, interference, or other physical damage that might result from outside agencies such as clothing, jewelry, tools, etc.

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Henny Penny, the global leader in foodservice solutions, recently contacted VCC to help design an effective panel indicator for its series of deluxe fryer systems. Having a reliable indicator is extremely important when operating a fryer, as the indicator notifies the operator that a valve needs to be adjusted to cycle the oil. Not cycling fryer oil properly significantly increases the chance of a fryer fire.

The complete VCC solution included the VCC C-connector LED socket, a high-bright blue LED and the moisture-sealed CMS 322 BTP lens. A prerequisite for the lens was making sure it held up under normal working conditions, which in this case included frequent contact with high temperature oil splatter. This rugged lens design, coupled with the high-bright blue LED provide for the indicator to be easily seen from across the kitchen.

About Henny Penny

Henny Penny is a privately held, family-owned company. Over the decades sound management and commitment to excellence have produced the financial strength to support an experienced, well-trained workforce with the tools, the resources and the motivation to be the best in the business.

Its customers-thousands of restaurant, supermarket, and institutional foodservice operators the world over-would say it’s part of what makes doing business with Henny Penny a unique experience.

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