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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 Bluetooth<SUP>TM</SUP>

Wireless communication with Trusted Wireless I/O and Bluetooth^TM

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 world's first strain gauge measurement terminal with FDT/DTM technology that can be officially calibrated

Do you need weighing electronics which can be officially calibrated? Then look no further than the new strain gauge measurement terminal which can be officially calibrated. The terminal has been designed for direct installation in the control cabinet.

Safe coupling relay for process automation