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New Appointments at Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact Ltd has strengthened its UK management team by the appointment of Colin Green as General Manager and Martin Potter as Sales & Marketing Director
INTERFACE safety relays – Plug & Play in safety engineering
In addition to the familiar approvals for mechanical and plant engineering, many of the modules are certified in acc. with IEC 61508 / SIL3 for process engineering and in acc. with GL (Germanic Lloyd) for shipbuilding in particular.
SPEEDCON - The M12 quick locking system
With the new M12 quick locking system, the electrical connections are made with just half a turn.
A PC terminal block sets new standards – Straight onto the PCB with 125 A
A PC terminal block sets new standards – Phoenix Contact has been dealing with the field of thick conductors and offers the professional solution with MKDSP 25.
The right connector for every fieldbus
VARIOSUB-D-SUB, the range of plug connectors for signal and data technology, is now available in full scope in sizes D-SUB 9, 15 and 25.
Fiber optic networking – PSI-MOS
And as to ranges, high-performance FO interfaces open up new dimensions while still using the simplest of connection technology with polymer, HCS and glass fiber.
8-port switch for industrial application
The Ethernet-FL SWITCH 8 TX enables fast and cost-effective network expansions and ist ideal for distributed network solutions.
Surge protection in the distribution cabinet
Surge protection for data lines in 100 Mbps data networks All-round talent: D-LAN-19"
Always the right housing – ME MAX
The ME MAX housings in widths of 22.5 and 45 mm are now also available in the low profile versions with a height of 70.4 and 92 mm.
Motor Management - For all services along the Profibus
Motor Management from Phoenix Contact allows you to switch, measure, warn, protect, monitor and evaluate.
VARIOFACE system cabling
In order to be able to wire process controllers fast, clearly and fault-free, Phoenix Contact system cabling now has matching connection solutions for the process I/O systems DeltaV from Emerson and S800 I/O from ABB.
VARIOFACE system cabling for Emerson DeltaV
The DeltaV system allows you to install the process wiring via "mass termination blocks" using flat-ribbon cable plug connectors. Phoenix Contact implements made-to-measure wiring with the product line INTERFACE Cabling.
Power Combicon plug connectors with integrated EMC shielding function
Plug connector with integrated EMC shielding function for conductor cross sections of 4 and 6 mm²
Wireless – Bluetooth TM I/O
With "Wireless multiplexers", wireless transmission of 16 digital and 2 analog signals bidirectionally between two stations can be expected over distances of several hundred meters with no direct line-of-sight requirements.
The ILC 350 ETH – The powerful compact controller
Inline Controller ILC 350 ETH marks the integration of yet another modern compact controller in the Inline Automation Kit.
COMTRAB modular protects against temporary and continuous surge voltages
Protect your telecommunication, data or MCR lines against transients (pulses) and long-term surges with the COMTRAB modular CTM 2x1-180DC...
COMBICON compact
With COMBICON compact, Phoenix Contact offers solutions for building communication and telecommunication. The new PT 2,5 terminal blocks are now available specially for mains connections.
FLASHTRAB compact – Takes the fright out of lightning
The technical data of FLASHTRAB compact allows it to be used worldwide. But it is not just the technology that is convincing...
INTERFACE Ex - NAMUR isolation amplifier meets the SIL 2 requirements
Phoenix Contact expands its range of products for safety-related applications with 2 more modules: The isolation amplifiers have corresponded to the SIL 2 requirements since the year of manufacture 2005.
New firmware 4.0 for modular managed switches and managed compact switches
Expanded functions ensure the optimum integration of the FL managed switches in PROFINET and Ethernet/IP applications.
Low-cost addressing of voltage actuators
Make your standard voltage signals available – at little expense and within a minimum of space – No trouble for the new 8-channel analog output module of the Inline range of products.
Electronic Load Relay for Parameterizable Soft Startup
Now with parameterizable soft startup for asynchronous machines up to approx. 4 kW.
DATATRAB D-UFB-PB
The DATATRAB D-UFB-PB provides professional surge protection in a height of just 35 mm. The protective circuit is accommodated in a 9-pos. D-Sub connector to which the Profibus cable can be directly connected.
Best Solution in Power Distribution – DUPLICON
Innovative plug connector solution for your IP67 power bus for 7x4 mm2 conductors / 25 A / 400/690 V.
PSR safety relay – Utmost safety
A new module with safe, slow-release contacts has been added to the PSR safety relay product family
COMBICON power
The success of the 76 A power plug connector PC 16 continues: Now with the feed-through version DFK-PC 16: 76 A at 600 V in acc. with UL through the housing panel – and all in no time at all.
4-port switch for industrial application
The Ethernet 4-port switch for industrial application, 4 TP-RJ 45 ports 10/100 MBit/s and 1 Fiberoptic port, 100 MBit/s full duplex in SC-D format enables automatic detection of data transmission rate of 10 or 100 MBit/s (RJ 45), autocrossing function...
INTERFACE Wireless
With the new RAD-ISM-2400-SET-UD, radio system, analog and digital sensor signals can be received and transmitted safely.
System Cabling for the Inline Automation System
Wiring is considerably reduced and takes just a few steps.CM-PA-FLT/VAL-CP - CHECKMASTER test socket
The universally pluggable FLASHTRAB compact and VALVETRAB compact surge protection devices can now also be tested.
RS-232 / 485 meets Ethernet
Simple integration of serial interfaces in industrial 10/100 Base-T(X) networks.Wireless MUX – Wireless transmission of signals
Complicated installation and wear of moving signal cables is in future a thing of the past. With the Wireless MUX, you can transmit digital and analog signals over a distance of up to 400 m between two locations.
Wall Bushings for Coupling ST-Combi Plug-In Spring-Cage Terminal Blocks
The overhung SC 2,5 couplings of ST-Combi plug-in spring-cage terminal blocks enable safe and space-saving installation of plug-in contacts.RS-232 / 485 meets Ethernet
Simple integration of serial interfaces in industrial 10/100 Base-T(X) networks.
STOP-IT – The interface choice for surge protection devices
Do you have an interface, for ETHERNET, ISDN, INTERBUS or PROFIBUS, for example, which you would like to protect against damage caused by surge voltages? We have the fitting surge protection device.
The new CHECKMASTER
CHECKMASTER, the universal tester for all pluggable surge voltage arresters from Phoenix Contact, is now available in a new design.
Installation terminal block in DT direct terminal connection system
Installation terminal block in DT direct terminal connection system from PHOENIX CONTACT. Ideal for solid conductors. Dual bridge shafts for simple potential distribution. Ideal for building installation
M12 circular connector
Phoenix Contact is the first manufacturer to offer M12 circular connectors with spring-cage connection.
COMBICON THR – Through Hole Reflow pin strips for the reflow process
Cost and time saving: High-temperature resistant pin strips – COMBICON and MINI-COMBICON pin strips for the reflow process are mounted together with SMD components using the "Pin in Paste" method and soldered in one reflow furnace operation.
COMBICON spring-cage connection system
Spring-cage connections for all pitches - the proven COMBICON spiral spring terminal blocks now have a partner...
RJ 45 standard for distributed automation
In automation technology, Industrial Ethernet is increasingly used. The VARIOSUB-RJ45/IP67 plug connector is the suitable plug connector and satisfies the requirements of IAONA for use in heavy-duty areas.
The Power Professionals for use worldwide
Protect your equipment against the consequences of mains interruptions with the uninterruptible QUINT DC-UPS, a pure bundle of power.Embedded controllers – Communicative intelligence by Phoenix Contact
Inline Controller ILC 350 ETH marks the integration of yet another modern compact controller in the Inline Automation Kit.
New standards in automation
PC Worx 3 is the automation software for all field controllers, remote field controllers and embedded controllers from Phoenix Contact.
CLIPLINE complete
The same accessories for all connection systems at PHOENIX CONTACT. Cut in stock and warehousing costs. All connection systems can be combined with each other.
PSR safety relay – Utmost safety
A new module with safe, slow-release contacts has been added to the PSR safety relay product family
First surge protection worldwide for LAN with CLASS D / CAT.5E approval
Data transmission is fast and safe with DATATRAB D-LAN-CAT.5E. It meets the increased performance requirements according to EN 50173:2002.
MINI ANALOG
Measuring temperatures, converting or isolating signals – no problem with the new analog range from Phoenix Contact.MINI Analog – New standards in the 6 mm class
Measuring temperatures, converting or isolating signals – no problem with the new analog range from Phoenix Contact.FLASHTRAB compact – Ahead of its time
Surge protection par excellence is awaiting you with the novel pluggable lightning and surge protection combinations from Phoenix Contact.
COMBICON Select – The search engine for printed circuit board connection system with CAD download
COMBICON Select with integrated CAD library, also available as CD ROM, makes it possible to search fast and systematically for articles from the extensive Combicon range.
VALVETRAB compact – Performance in a tight space
The world's narrowest Class II surge protection from Phoenix Contact. VALVETRAB compact reliably protects your systems and devices over just 12 mm per channel.
VARIOSUB the first IP 67 Installation Concept for Ethernet
With VARIOSUB, Phoenix Contact provides the first specially designed components for use in harsh environmental conditions.PC WorX 3.1: New version of the all-in-one programming language
The heart of our communication platform AUTOMATIONWORX is the software. The programming software PC WorX is modular and is naturally based on international standards. Let the new functions convince you!
SURGETRAB – Surge protection for measuring sensors
Ideal surge protection directly on the measuring sensor with an innovative connection system.Modular Managed Switch MMS
Are you looking for a simple and application-oriented way to implement complex communications solutions on an Ethernet basis? Then our MMS is the best alternative...CHECKMASTER – Update via Internet
The new free update tool for CHECKMASTER makes updates child's play. Download the file, make the connection between the PC and CHECKMASTER, update and test.
Bluetooth(TM) wireless communication
Serial data transmission via Bluetooth.
COMBICON lead-free
An early changeover of the products together with a clear roadmap and distinct identification help you on your way to "lead-free" production.
GSM/GPRS modem and FL-COM-SERVER
The new GSM/GPRS modems make wireless communication possible throughout the world with machines and plants.
ST-COMBI
ST-COMBI redefines pluggability in the control cabinet. Powerful plug-in contacts – 32 A at 800 V – guarantee operational safety even in critical applications.
Get plugged onto the PCB with 76 A
POWER COMBICON is now even more powerful! The new PC 16 plug connectors allow plug-in connections for currents of up to 76 A and cross sections of up to 16 mm².Power for all
The QUINT POWER universal power supply convinces with new products with its normal high quality, e.g. the single-phase 24 V power supply unit with 40 A output current
The full range for Ethernet cabling
Phoenix Contact offers the full range of products for Ethernet cabling.Surge protection for Profibus applications
Small, convenient to handle, and designed for transmissions of up to 12 mbps, DATATRAB D-UFB-PB, the new surge protection for Profibus applications is the right choice.
HEAVYCON with Easy Connection
Complete control cabinet feed-through with Quickon fast connection system – 60% time saving with the connection of the world-wide spread HEAVYCON-B series.
Square plug connector with FO connection
The new contact inserts for the fiber optic connection from Phoenix Contact can be combined with all the modular inserts from the Variocon product family.
INTERFACE Wireless
With the new RAD-ISM-2400-SET-UD, radio system, analog and digital sensor signals can be received and transmitted safely.PSR speed monitor
New 45 mm slim PSR modules comfortably monitor drives up to safety category 4/EN 954-1 and SIL 3 – without any extra device hardware.Wireless communication with Trusted Wireless I/O and BluetoothTM
Wherever analog and digital I/O signals need to be transmitted over distances of several kilometers, Trusted Wireless is exactly the right technology.
VARIOFACE system cabling for SIMATIC S7 – Plug it in and go!
The system concept of INTERFACE system cabling reduces manufacturing costs through fast, faultless and uniform wiring of the input and output modules.
CLIP PROJECT Automation
CLIP PROJECT makes it possible to not only select, configure and order complete terminal strips, but also put together and configure automation components fast and without difficulty.VAL-CP-175
VALVETRAB compact now also gives you reliable protection against surge voltages in power supply systems with 120 V...130 V AC nominal voltage. This is guaranteed by a rated surge arrester voltage of 175 V AC.Worldwide system/machine remote monitoring and alarm
The GSM modem PSI-GSM/GPRS-MODEM/RS232 and the V.34 modem PSI-DATA/FAXMODEM/RS232 have been specially tailored to the industrial requirements of remote maintenance and alarm messaging.
Compact monitoring modules
... provide you with current, voltage, temperature monitoring, as well as 3-phase and directional monitoring in a particularly slim design.CLIPLINE complete – 4 connection methods and one system
With CLIPLINE complete, the unique modular terminal block system from Phoenix Contact, the user has a free choice of connection system.
Fieldline – Simple installation directly in the field!
With Fieldline Modular, Phoenix Contact has rounded off its range of I/O systems – Fieldline Modular captures digital and analog I/O data and bundles it to form a complete I/O map.
MKDS 10 HV - The 600 V UL PCB terminal block
600 V in acc. with UL with a pitch of 10.16 mm – That's the new MKDS 10 HV PCB for you.
Control engineering for the future: ILC 370 ETH 2TX-IB
The new controller in the Inline system is a true communication system: With its controller performance, the ILC 370 ETH-2TX-IB is particularly suited for applications in the medium to upper performance range.
Modular fieldbus `hubs` - PSI-REP …
With the new PSI-REP repeater range from Phoenix Contact, it is now possible to realize structured installation concepts in Profibus, Modbus and numerous RS-485 systems.
The EU directives RoHS and WEEE
The environmental aspect at Phoenix Contact.
The fastest housing for electronics manufacturers
UM-PROfessional press-drawn section housing is a versatile solution for all electronics applications – even at temperatures up to 100°C.
PHOENIX CONTACT COMPETENCE CENTER is now also accredited for PROFIsafe and PROFIdrive
Requirements for PROFIsafe and PROFIdrive will also be handled from now on - especially those from the sectors of mechanical engineering and automobile.
Service Pack 1 for the AUTOMATIONWORX Software Suite 1.50
Service Pack 1 for the AUTOMATIONWORX Software Suite 1.50 is now available for downloading.
New fiber optics for greater ranges
The HCS-GI cable can be easily assembled without needing gluing and its new gradient index profile enables a greater transmission range.
New version of SAFECONF configuration software available
With the new SAFECONF Version 2.5, you can configure safety controllers as well as test and simulate your safety logic.
The world's first strain gauge measurement terminal with FDT/DTM technology that can be officially verified
Do you need weighing electronics which can be officially verified? Then look no further than the new strain gauge measurement terminal which can be officially verified. The terminal has been designed for direct installation in the control cabinet.
Safe coupling relay for process automation
The safety relay has been specially adapted to the requirements for the controllers used in process automation. They can be used to implement applications up to SIL 3 as per IEC 61508.
New blank labels for ME housing
The new universal upper parts for the known ME housing range enable the installation of PCB terminal blocks with 3.5 mm pitch as well as with 5 mm pitch.
Function terminals with PE foot for the space-saving grounding or shielding of signal lines
In applications where double-level terminal blocks are not accepted, however, importance is attached to connection option for grounding or shielding, the new function terminals with integrated PE foot save space.
Worldwide connection of Ethernet networks with GSM modems
Easy and safe remote machine and system monitoring with TCP/IP-based PRS and EDGE connections.
Sensor/actuator box replaces M12 panel feed-throughs
The sensor/actuator box with rear and pluggable spring-cage connection makes it extremely easy to connect up to eight sensors or actuators.
New fiber optics T coupler for industrial Ethernet systems
The T coupler connects interference-free industrial 300 m Ethernet systems using the easily installable POF/HCS technology. The integrated redundancy and management functions ensure high availability.
CIOC connectors for the SMD process
Miniature connectors for quick and easy conductor connection – save time and costs
Sealable cover to prevent tampering
The new AH-ME sealable cover protects mounting strips and the terminals or devices installed on them against tampering.
Surge protection for wind-powered systems
The new, pluggable and leakage-current free VAL-MS 800/30 VF/FM was specifically designed for the protection of the rotor of double fed asynchronous induction generators (DFIG).
Axioline - Realtime I/O
The fastest I/O system in the world
Axioline is the realtime I/O system which is able to meet all your requirements in terms of the fastest possible response times and efficient production.
PTSM mini terminal block now with UL approval
The PTSM miniature PCB terminal block from Phoenix Contact now meets all requirements for UL approval.
Sensor/actuator box with highly flexible master cable
Save time and stay flexible: the new sensor/actuator box enables quick and easy implementation of dynamic applications.
Surge protection for floating photovoltaic systems
New surge arresters for floating applications in photovoltaics supplement the product range.
Installation material - socket and Europe terminal blocks with wide connection area
The new socket terminal blocks are exceptionally brilliant thanks to their wide insertion space and toolless push-in connection. The Europe terminal blocks are available as variants up to a connection cross-section of up to 25 mm².
Valve connector cables with varistor protective circuit
Valve connector cables with varistor protective circuit offer response times of under a nanosecond and can absorb large amounts of energy.
Practical for the workshop for the assembly of cables and conductors
From automatic cutting, stripping and crimping devices up to an extensive range of cable lugs and ferrules, Phoenix Contact offers a complete range for the assembly of cables and lines.
UL approval for DT-LAN-CAT.6+
Now with UL approval: the DT-LAN-CAT.6+ universal protective adapter for LAN interfaces.
Current transformer up to 300 A for direct, alternating, and distorted currents
The new universal current transducers support the direct conversion of currents into a 4...20 mA standard signal in photovoltaic systems and wind turbines.
Push-in spring-cage terminal block with UL for 1.5 to 16 mm² connection cross-section
Now with UL approval for the North American market: push-in spring-cage PCB terminal blocks from the SPT series for 1.5 to 16 mm² connection cross-section.
New protocol chip: INTERBUS SUPI4
The new IBS SUPI4 protocol chip convinces with optimized system properties and new system functions.
M12 QUICKON connectors with high-grade steel screw connections
Save on installation time with the new QUICKON fast-connection connectors with high-grade steel screw connections, which can be freely assembled.
M12 sensor cables with plastic screw connections
M12 sensor cables with plastic screw connections provide new options for use in environments containing aggressive substances.
GFKIC connectors with high voltage and push-in conductor connection
The new inverted connector with fast GFKIC push-in spring-cage connection method with 7.62 mm pitch for applications up to 1000 V is suitable for the connection of PCBs and as connector in freehanging connections.
New stripping and crimping machine up to 10 mm²
Ideal for the workshop: The new CF 1000-10 stripping and crimping machine is capable of assembling up to 1000 conductors (with cross-sections of up to 10 mm²) per hour.
cUL approval for RJ45 connectors with QUICKON fast connection
Now with cUL approval: RJ45 connectors with QUICKON fast connection technology.
New upper parts for ME housing
The new universal upper parts for the known ME housing range enable the installation of PCB terminal blocks with 3.5 mm pitch as well as with 5 mm pitch. A combination of the pitches with the universal upper parts is also possible.
COMBICON compact: One terminal block - five advantages
The PT 2,5/ ...- PVH-5,0 connector offers an enormous degree of flexibility in the connection direction, connection cross-section items and operating convenience.
Web-based visualization
With the new web panels, Phoenix Contact offers simple and uniform web-based solutions for the entry into process visualization for small machines and systems.
Next generation of serial device servers
The device supports all common serial interface standards. An adapted version is available for mechanical engineering applications.
M12 flush-type connectors with metric fastening threads for device connection in accordance with IP67
The right choice for achieving device connection in accordance with IP67 for electronic housings with prefabricated metric housing cutouts or metric knockouts: The new M12 flush-type connectors.
PROFINET RJ45 connector with optimized fast connection
The RJ45 PROFINET connector with QUICKON fast connection technology, which can be assembled without tools, has undergone optimization. It is now even easier to connect AWG22 wires!
Shielded M12 Y distributors with varying configurations
The shielded M12 Y distributors in varying configurations help to create a flexible machine and system cabling layout which meets your precise needs.