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Information on the LM-S lightning current measuring system
How can lightning strikes actually be measured? Discover how - on our new technology page on the LM-S lightning current measuring system. The Hermes award-winning system detects strikes and evaluates important parameters in realtime.
Approvals for surge protection for PV systems
The photovoltaic arresters belonging to our VAL-MS product range provide effective protection for your PV systems against lightning and surge voltages. This is now also confirmed by KEMA tests and the UL recognized component mark.
Intelligent surge protection now listed by UL
The PLUGTRAB PT-IQ intelligent surge protective devices are now listed by UL. All versions with a screw connection are affected by this. These can therefore be used in systems and applications in the USA as well with immediate effect.
Narrow modular terminal block with surge protection for high nominal currents
Our new modular terminal block with integrated surge protection is now available for nominal currents up to 6 A. As a result the terminal block is ideally suited for applications in measurement and control technology.
New surge protection for mobile phone systems
Our new surge arresters in the VAL-MS T1/T2 range provide effective protection against lightning currents and surge voltages for mobile telecommunications systems.
Intelligent surge protection for industrial bus systems
The new versions of the intelligent PLUGTRAB PT-IQ surge protective devices are designed specially for applications with high data transmission speeds.
New surge protection sets for photovoltaic systems
Our surge protection sets for PV systems are now available with type 1/2 combined lightning and surge protection arresters.
Easy to start up lightning monitoring system
For early detection and evaluation of lightning strikes, our LM-S lightning monitoring system is available. Discover how easy it is to set up the system and read the measured values remotely and conveniently.
Device circuit breakers granted UL approval
Approval according to UL 1077 has now been granted for the new CB TM thermomagnetic device circuit breakers.
Equipped for the future - detect residual currents of up to 100 kHz
Increasing utilization is being made of operating equipment such as frequency inverters that can generate residual currents with a frequency of up to 50 kHz in the event of an error. This is no problem at all for our residual current meters.
Protect your photovoltaic system today in line with tomorrow's requirements
Armed with our new lightning and surge arresters for PV systems, you will be perfectly equipped for the future.
Uninterruptible power supply units now even more powerful
The single-phase UPS-CP uninterruptible power supply units in the high-performance class of 4.5 and 6 kVA now offer you as much as 1.2 kW of additional power.
Surge Protective Devices now approved for maritime applications
Systems in maritime areas often require Germanischer Lloyd approval. Surge Protective Devices for these applications have now been tested and awarded the test mark.
Fine surge protection for Profibus now with UL approval
The Profibus surge protective plug from the product group Datatrab is now UL approved and may therefore also be used in the US market without restrictions.
The Phoenix Contact Catalogue App - download for free now
App versus Internet: Smartphone users are spending an increasing amount of time using Apps. Phoenix Contact is staying abreast of these changes with its very own Catalogue App, which allows you to search for current products at your own convenience.
Interactive learning modules for power and signal quality
Regardless of time or place, we immediately provide you with an understanding of learning content regarding surge protection, uninterruptible power supply units, monitoring and EMC solutions.
Surge protection for wind-powered systems with KEMA approval
The special, type 2 arresters offered by Phoenix Contact and designed specially to protect double fed asynchronous generators (DFIG) now have KEMA and ÖVE approval.
Type 3 miniature format device protection
Universal device protection with spring-cage terminal blocks for use in construction or for device manufacturers
New test socket for the CHECKMASTER arrester test device
Surge arresters from Phoenix Contact can be tested quickly, easily, and thoroughly during required recurring tests or revisions using the CHECKMASTER test device.
Surge protection for floating photovoltaic systems
New surge arresters for floating applications in photovoltaics supplement the product range.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).
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...
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.
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.
CM-PA-FLT/VAL-CP - CHECKMASTER test socket
The universally pluggable FLASHTRAB compact and VALVETRAB compact surge protection devices can now also be tested.
SURGETRAB – Surge protection for measuring sensors
Ideal surge protection directly on the measuring sensor with an innovative connection system.
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.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.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.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...
Surge protection in the distribution cabinet
Surge protection for data lines in 100 Mbps data networks All-round talent: D-LAN-19"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.The new CHECKMASTER
CHECKMASTER, the universal tester for all pluggable surge voltage arresters from Phoenix Contact, is now available in a new design.
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.
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.
UL approval for DT-LAN-CAT.6+
Now with UL approval: the DT-LAN-CAT.6+ universal protective adapter for LAN interfaces.More News