Training and skill enhancement is regarded as a key element, with a 25-seat training and presentation room with Computer, CD and Video Technology being available for customer training courses.

Profibus Slave with freely assignable I/Os

04 March 2005 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact's Inline Block IO module ILB PB 24 DI8 DIO8 provides the flexibility of a modular I/O system. The module adapts to applications of any specification with eight fixed inputs and eight freely assignable inputs/outputs. The function of each I/O channel in the Profibus network is assigned simply by connecting an actuator or sensor. No parameters need to be set. The Inline Block IO system also interfaces with the commonly used fieldbus systems Interbus, CANopen and DeviceNet.

Universal Screw Terminal Block for Fast Terminal Strip Assembly

25 February 2005 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact's new UT screw terminal blocks are characterized by two innovative features: a spring-loaded, snap-on PE foot that automatically contacts the mounting rail when attached, and a standardized Phoenix Contact plug-in bridge. Both of these features save time and money when assembling terminal strips.

Memory Module for the Modular Managed Switch

20 January 2005 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact's new memory modules FL IF MEM 2 TX-D are 2-port twisted-pair modules for the Modular Managed Switch. They store the complete switch configuration, including the management IP address, the password and all switch settings, e.g. the port configuration and the trap receiver.

Phoenix Contact Creates Industrial Communication Technologies and Displays Healthy Growth Figures for 2004

01 December 2004 - Phoenix Contact At the PLC/IPC/DRIVES automation trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, Phoenix Contact's Managing Director Roland Bent presented his company's growth strategy in a press conference held on 23rd November. He emphasized the company's leading role both in terms of technological innovation and market leadership. Phoenix Contact's position is founded on international market coverage, the successful exploitation and expansion of the company's core competencies, and a strong focus on innovation.

Two Connection Technologies in One Terminal

01 December 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact's compact QTC terminal product range with Quickon quick connection technology has just been extended to include hybrid mixed connection terminals. This makes it possible to systematically use the advantages offered by the respective connection technologies. While quick connection technology, saving up to 60 % of the installation time is used in the control cabinet, customers can choose between screw connections or space-saving spring cage and plug connections for their wiring for fast commissioning.

Phoenix Contact creates innovative communication technology

23 November 2004 - Phoenix Contact Roland Bent, Senior Vice President, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Blomberg, Germany explains that the motto of Phoenix Contact's growth strategy is to be the worldwide leader in technology and market share. There are three vital facets in implementing this strategy: international market coverage, the mastery and development of core competences/processes, and the promotion of innovative activities.

Phoenix Contact creates industrial communication technologies and displays healthy growth figures for 2004

23 November 2004 - Phoenix Contact At the PLC/IPC/DRIVES automation trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, Phoenix Contact’s Managing Director Roland Bent presented his company’s growth strategy in a press conference held on November 23.

New rail mounted terminals at Hazard Ex 2005

15 November 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact will take the opportunity to launch the Clipline Complete range of rail mounted terminals to the Hazardous environment industry at the 2005 Hazard Ex conference and exhibition in Coventry. The range complies with major International standards and is ATEX approved as standard.

Phoenix Contact launches network communications at Machine Building 2005

10 November 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact will be showing how to provide network solutions for machine builders at the Machine Building Exhibition at the NEC in February 2005.

Interface Modules for Glass Fiber Lines with Single-Mode Technology

10 November 2004 - Phoenix Contact The new Factory Line FL IF 2FX SM SC-D two-port interface modules from Phoenix Contact, which can be used with the Modular Managed Switch, enable single-mode glass fiber lines up to 36 km. Single-mode fibers are generally used in traffic engineering, such as railway and airport technology, but can be used for many other long distance applications.

Phoenix Contact offers 'lead free' advice at Southern Electronics 2005

10 November 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact will be presenting the topic 'lead free products and lead free production' in the seminar programme at the Southern Electronics Exhibition, Surrey, February 2005.

High-performance plug system up to 30A

01 November 2004 - Phoenix Contact The pluggable ST-Combi spring cage terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact are more powerful than ever: they now allow pluggable power wiring up to 30A at 800 V with a nominal 4 mm² cable size.

Maintenance-free Module Buffers Brief Power Interruptions

10 October 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact has extended its range of power supply products to include the maintenance-free capacitor based QUINT Buffer module. The Buffer can supply a current of 20A at 24 VDC to support loads for a period of 200ms, which is longer than 80% of the interruptions experienced by industrial power systems. If the current requirement is less, the time period increases proportionately.

Four connection technologies share common accessories

10 October 2004 - Phoenix Contact Clipline Complete is the new generation of rail mounted terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact: Screw, Spring cage, Quick (IDC) and Spring connections provide the right termination technology for any application. All connection systems can be easily combined with one another via the patented bridging system, and the common accessories, standard across all ranges, give control cabinet builders significant cost savings in stock, parts lists and inventory.

Cable Process Controllers Quickly

10 September 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact has extended their range of structured cabling solutions to include the Emerson Delta V and ABB S800 process control systems. The system allows the wiring to field terminals to be completed in minutes rather than hours.

Phoenix Contact launches in Ireland at Enquip 2004

10 September 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact, with their newly opened subsidiary in Ireland, will be launching three new ranges at the exhibition; Clipline Complete, rail mounting terminals using four connection technologies with common accessories and bridging system; Flashtrab Compact a combined lightning and surge protection device, and a compact UPS system for DIN rail mounting.

Phoenix Contact opens subsidiary in Ireland

10 September 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact continues to expand internationally with a new subsidiary located in Dublin, Ireland, enhancing the local support to both existing and new customers.

Spring cage PCB terminals for tight spaces

01 September 2004 - Phoenix Contact The PTSA 0.5/...-2.5 spring-cage PCB terminal block family from Phoenix Contact is distinguished by a user-friendly, angular spring cage connection. It clamps rigid and flexible wires up to 0.5 mm² with a 2.5 mm pitch. Because of the minimized width and the compact exterior dimensions, this family of terminal blocks is especially suited to applications where space is a major consideration. Typical applications include telecommunications and lighting devices.

Compact Surge Voltage Protection for Ex Areas

01 August 2004 - Phoenix Contact

No need to rewire!

01 August 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact has extended its range of PLC structured cabling products to facilitate the replacement of SIMATIC? S5 systems with SIMATIC S7 in the automation market. The VARIOFACE S5/S7 adapters can be used to connect the existing SIMATIC? S5 field wiring directly to the SIMATIC? S7. This saves both time and money, as rewiring of individual modules is not required.

Free poster on soldering processes

01 August 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact is now offering an A2 size wall mounting poster providing advice on PCB soldering techniques to the IPC-A-610C standard for Electronic Engineers and Production Engineers responsible for Printed Circuit Board processes.

Support your power supply with Phoenix Contact

01 August 2004 - Phoenix Contact In industrial plants around the world problems caused by supply interruptions or failure can be costly or can constitute a danger to process plant or personnel. The new QUINT Buffer and QUINT DC-UPS Uninterruptible Power Supplies from Phoenix Contact are designed to ensure the availability of the 24 VDC supplies to control systems.

Counting the cost of Thunderstorms

01 August 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact has the solution for significantly reducing the damage to electronic equipment and preventing expensive downtime as a result of lightning strikes affecting electrical systems. The recent change in this summer's British weather has resulted in the increased incidents of thunderstorms and lightning with the added consequences of costly interruption to services and network systems.

Phoenix Contact QUINT now has 48V output

01 August 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact has launched 3 new power supplies with variable outputs in the range 40 – 56 VDC that supply 5A from a single phase input and 10A and 20A from 3-phase. The power supplies have universal inputs and are suitable for worldwide use, even on high voltage DC supplies.

A Compact Flexible Automation System from Phoenix Contact

15 July 2004 - Phoenix Contact The compact modular Inline I/O system, at just 55mm high, from Phoenix Contact can be installed to solve a range of automation problems. The I/O system offers maximum flexibility and security for a wide range of applications; either with fine granularity via digital inputs and outputs with 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 channels, or with high reliability using analog sensors and actuators. Due to the compact size and low height the modules provide a large number of channels within a small area saving valuable control panel space.

Low-Cost Network expansion to field level

10 July 2004 - Phoenix Contact Pheonix Contact can now provide rapid and inexpensive network expansion down to field level with the FL Switch SF standard switches from the Factory Line range. Their flat construction and high port density, make the components suitable for universal applications, including control panels and compact terminal boxes.

Strategic Partnership between Phoenix Contact and connectBlue

10 July 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact has acquired a 13 percent company share in connectBlue, a leading provider of industrial Bluetooth solutions. The companies are aiming to strengthen their strategic partnership, which is focused on wireless communication solutions for industrial applications. Their intention is to jointly develop innovative products for automation and interface applications, based on Bluetooth and other wireless technologies.

Compact IP67 I/O system

01 July 2004 - Phoenix Contact The Phoenix Contact Fieldline I/O system with IP67 protection has been ergonomically designed for rapid installation and on site connectivity to reduce construction costs and maintenance downtime.

Compact Double-level Spring Clamp Terminal for high density wiring

10 June 2004 - Phoenix Contact The new STTB 2.5-TWIN double-level spring clamp terminal from Phoenix Contact features 3 spring connection points and a bridge shaft for each respective level. Due to its compact size, it is particularly suitable as a voltage distributor. With a width of only 5 mm, it offers a high wiring density where space is restricted, particularly in compact control panels and enclosures.

Electronics Housing in 6.2mm Terminal Block Design

10 June 2004 - Phoenix Contact STTCO electronic housings from Phoenix Contact make it possible to configure individual electronic modules as terminal blocks. At just 6.2 mm wide, up to five spring-cage connections are available as double level terminals. DIN rail mounting provides rapid fixing and the narrow housing width minimizes rail space in control panels and enclosures.

New 6.2mm wide Analogue MCR modules at Instrumentation Scotland

01 June 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact will be showing its new range of MINI MCR Analogue modules at the Instrumentation Scotland & Offshore Systems Exhibition, Aberdeen, 8-9th September 2004. The modules are only 6.2mm wide, but their specification has not been reduced to fit, with an operating temperature range of -20?C to + 60 ?C and 3-way isolation with test voltages of 1.5kV.

76A Pluggable PCB Mounted Connector

01 June 2004 - Phoenix Contact The new Power COMBICON PC 16 plug connector from Phoenix Contact, with a current capacity of 76 A at 600V (UL), means 16 mm² cables can now be connected to the PCB easily and economically. The integrated steel upper spring maintains a secure contact, even when significant fluctuations in load and temperature occur, and the silver-plated metals provide a constant surface quality during use. As with the rest of the COMBICON range the products are lead free.

Compact DIN Rail Housings for a Wide Range of Electronic Solutions

01 June 2004 - Phoenix Contact The ME MAX housings from Phoenix Contact mark a new standard in rail-mounting electronic housings with their compact size still providing the maximum space for custom electronics. In addition, a larger front surface is provided for multi pin connectors as well as space for operating and control functions under the hinged see-through cover.

ATEX showcase from Phoenix Contact at Hazard Ex Regional events

01 June 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact will use the six Regional Hazard Ex events to showcase new products designed for use in Hazardous environments, including rail mounting terminals, power supplies for Zone 2 and interface devices.

Cost-effective Remote I/Os for CANopen and DeviceNet

01 May 2004 - Phoenix Contact The new Inline Block IO modules from Phoenix Contact are now available for the CANopen and DeviceNet fieldbus systems. These compact modules with integrated fieldbus interfaces are equipped with both 16 digital inputs and outputs, additional modules are available for Interbus and Profibus fieldbus systems for a range of different specifications.

Quick Set-up with Pluggable Spring-Cage Terminal Blocks

01 May 2004 - Phoenix Contact With the new double-sided plug outlets, the ST-COMBI pluggable spring-cage terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact are transformed into a completely modular, pluggable connector. With these pin/pin variants, both the wiring inside the control panel and the outgoing connections can be quickly and easily completed dramatically reducing the time required for commissioning, set up and ongoing maintenance.

Decentralized Compact Control System with Integrated Ethernet Interface

01 May 2004 - Phoenix Contact The ILC 350 ETH Inline controller from Phoenix Contact combines the advantages of a compact control system at the I/O level with those of an Ethernet network. Using the integrated Ethernet interface, it can be programmed and parameterized with the PC Worx automation software in accordance with IEC 61131, can exchange data with OPC servers and communicate between control systems.

Stepping motor control with pulse width modulation

10 April 2004 - Phoenix Contact With the automation terminal block IB IL PWM/2 in the Inline system of Phoenix Contact you now have the chance of a pulse width modulation (PWM) of the output signals. It has two independently working channels. Both output signals are available in 5 V and in 24 V.

A Phoenix Contact first at the Profibus conference

05 April 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact, a new member of the UK Profibus Group, will be attending the Profibus Conference to be held at Ragley Hall, 22-23rd June 2004, for the first time, enhancing it's position as a leading supplier of fieldbus systems.

2003 Supplier of the Year Award

05 April 2004 - Phoenix Contact Emerson Process Management, a market leading company in the process control industry with 128,000 employees worldwide, presented Phoenix Contact with the 'Supplier of the Year' Award for 2003 as part of their Alliance Programme for the second time in four years. Phoenix Contact supplies a specifically designed range of dedicated connection systems and components for the process market to Emerson on a global basis.

Automation Terminals for Position Detection with Length-measuring Systems

01 April 2004 - Phoenix Contact The new position detection terminal IB IL Impulse IN by Phoenix Contact optimizes motion sequences, thus increasing the economic efficiency of machines and installations. It extends the range of position detection devices for the Inline automation system and enables more efficient implementation of movement controls.

Double-Level Male Headers for Through Hole Reflow processes

01 April 2004 - Phoenix Contact Less space required for the same level of contact density – this is what distinguishes the double-level base housing of the Mini and Micro COMBICON range available from Phoenix Contact. The performance spectrum has been broadened by the new high-temperature models MCD(V) 0.5-HT and MCD(V) 1.5-HT.

THR Male Headers for lead-free SMD Processes

01 April 2004 - Phoenix Contact New from Phoenix Contact, the CC 2.5 THR COMBICON male headers in 5.08 mm pitch can be integrated into the SMD process. They are available with and without side walls, wheel or screw flanges, and in horizontal and vertical designs. 2 to 12 pin layouts come as single-piece components while 13 to 25 pin layouts are available using Two-in-One technology.

All-round Power Power supplies for use worldwide

01 March 2004 - Phoenix Contact In the course of globalization, it is often the case that system builders no longer receive any information concerning which networks their systems will later be operated on. For a power supply to be used successfully worldwide, it is necessary to combine wide-range input, an international approval package, and high operational reliability.

Surge Protected Intrinsic Safe Isolators

01 March 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact has extended its range of two-part IS signal isolators with the introduction of base terminals with integral surge protection. Surges caused by switching operations in electrical systems often cause errors, temporary interruptions to functions and possibly failure of the equipment. By integrating surge protection the availability of the system is increased.

PCB Through Hole Reflow advice at NEPCON 2004

01 March 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact will be offering advice and solutions for THR PCB manufacturing processes at the NEPCON exhibition, Brighton Metropole, 26-27th May 2004, to aid designers on lead free evolution and SMT processes.

Wireless Interface at Instrumentation North

01 March 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact will be showing for the first time in the UK, it's new unidirectional wireless transmission system enabling remote sensors to communicate to a central control point, at the Instrumentation North Exhibition, Royal Armouries, Leeds, 28-29th April 2004.

Modular Industrial Ethernet Switch with flexible cabling

01 February 2004 - Phoenix Contact The modular, manageable switch system from the Phoenix Contact Factory Line range designed specifically for industrial use Ethernet applications on automation systems offers flexible cabling. The modular manageable switch (MMS) consists of a head station and up to two side-by-side mounting expansion modules. Each unit can take up to a maximum of eight ports, enabling expansion stages upto 24 ports.

Clean Cutting of Wiring Ducts

01 February 2004 - Phoenix Contact The PPS CD M wiring duct cutter slices though wiring ducts and covers up to 125 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick without ridges or grooves. The 500 mm-long lever and the special drive enable profiles to be cut more efficiently with a single movement. The cutter is equipped with a one metre-long, metric measuring bar containing a length stop that enables rapid, accurate settings.

Compact Double-level Spring Cage Terminal Blocks up to 6 mm²

01 February 2004 - Phoenix Contact The ST-Desk series of spring cage terminal blocks from Phoenix Compact has now been expanded to include STS 6 universal terminals and the STS 6-TWIN three-wire terminal. The spring cage terminal blocks feature angled conductor entry and a compact design. It completes the product range of existing terminal types in two, three and four-wire terminal block variants for the 2.5 and 4 mm² nominal cross-sectional areas.

Space-saving Shield Support

01 February 2004 - Phoenix Contact Thanks to the new Phoenix Contact AB-SK 65-D shield support, cable shields can be connected on both sides of the mounting rail, offering space savings of up to 35 per cent. The support has a holding fixture for the 3*10 mm standard neutral conductor bus bar on both sides of the mounting rail. The cable shield can then be easily mounted to a large area using Phoenix Contact SK shield terminals.

RJ 45 IP67 Plug Connector to the IAONA Standard from Phoenix Contact

10 January 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact's Variosub RJ 45 plug connector to protection category IP 67 has been selected by IAONA for use in heavy-duty environments. The standard-compliant Variosub RJ45/67 provides tool-free, push-pull locking and compatibility with the standard RJ45 plug.

Connect Mitsubishi quickly

10 January 2004 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact has extended its PLC Structured Cabling system to include the Mitsubishi 32-channel digital interfaces. The Structured Cabling system simplifies the design, assembly and commissioning of PLC interfacing, speeding up the whole process. A 32-channel interface can be wired up in minutes rather than hours.

Phoenix has i/o connectivity covered

10 January 2004 - Phoenix Contact The versatile Phoenix Contact Inline input/output system, which can be used with all popular fieldbus systems from AS-interface to Ethernet, will be on show at the ASI-TECH 2004 events. Fieldbus users now have access to the wide variety of compact input/output module options available in the Phoenix Contact Inline range, and system designers now have complete freedom to choose the best fieldbus for each application, without having concerns about the availability of suitable I/O modules.

Industrial PC, PLC and HMI in a single, compact device

10 January 2004 - Phoenix Contact The PPC 5006 CP control panel from Phoenix Contact is a highly available combination of an industrial PC with touch display, PLC and HMI. Equipped with a boot operating system, NVRAM, PLC switch and diagnostic LEDs, this control system behaves like a conventional PLC. Together with IPC functionality, it is possible to communicate across all standard interfaces and a variety of fieldbuses. As a result of its high performance, it can take over the machine's control, regulating and visualization tasks.

Phoenix Contact transfers it's HQ to Telford

01 December 2003 - Phoenix Contact One of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of connectivity products and automation solutions has relocated its British Headquarters to Halesfield, Telford to place it at the heart of the UK manufacturing industry.

IP67 DeviceNet Plug Connectors

15 November 2003 - Phoenix Contact A special plug connector from Phoenix Contact's Variosub range is now available for DeviceNet applications in harsh environments. The Variosub fieldbus plug connectors offer reliable protection in the industrial environment, designed to protection category IP67, they have push-pull locking between the mounting and housing for easy operation.

D-SUB Panel Feed-Through to IP67

15 November 2003 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact's new Variosub panel feed-through D-SUB connectors, now available in 9, 15 and 25 pin formats, enable several D-SUB contact inserts to be connected within an IP67 industrial environment.

Through Hole Reflow technology manual from Phoenix Contact

15 November 2003 - Phoenix Contact The rapid developments in PCB manufacturing technology and the future evolution of new Directives on lead free has prompted Phoenix Contact, a leading manufacturer in PCB connection systems, to create a technical manual on THR technology.

New products at the Machine Building exhibition in February 2004

15 November 2003 - Phoenix Contact With increasing pressures on Machine Builders to reduce machine sizes and enhance performance while reducing costs, Phoenix Contact has developed a new rugged miniature panel PC designed for the OEM market. Showing for the first time in the UK at the Machine Building exhibition in February 2004, stand C88, the PPC5006 comes with a six inch LCD display, touch screen and full VGA or optionally available as a blind node.

ATEX Approved Power Supplies

01 November 2003 - Phoenix Contact For use in potentially explosive areas designated Zone 2, Phoenix Contact has launched two Quint power supplies and a Quint Diode redundancy module. The compact 5A and 10A power supplies are ATEX approved type 'n' according to EN 50021, and to UL for Class 1, Division 2. Combined with operation from 85-264 VAC or 90-250 VDC the power supplies are suitable for use in installations worldwide.

THR PCB connectors in miniature format

01 November 2003 - Phoenix Contact The Combicon range of PCB connectors from Phoenix Contact, has now been complemented by THR plug connectors with a miniature pitch of 2.5 mm. These new THR Micro Combicon base headers are made of high temperature-resistant plastic and are therefore suitable for the SMT reflow processes common in the PCB manufacturing industry.

Cost effective Industrial LAN Connection up to 10,000 metres

01 November 2003 - Phoenix Contact The FL Switch 4TX/FX Ethernet switch from Phoenix Contact enables quick and cost-effective network expansion of up to 10,000 metres via fibre optic cables. This makes the switch ideally suited to decentralized network solutions. With a width of just 45 mm and an easy, configuration-free installation, this is the ideal Ethernet port for control cabinets.

Phoenix Contact protects Solar Panels

01 October 2003 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact's range of TRABTECH (Transient Absorbent Technology), designed to protect a building's electrical equipment from lightning strikes, voltage surges and spikes, has now been extended to include Photovoltaic Systems, an increasingly alternative method of generating electricity. When voltage surges occur, massive, irreparable damage can be caused to any, or all, electrical equipment within the building: fire and security systems, computers, telephone circuits, etc.

For printed circuits, Phoenix has everything you need

20 August 2003 - Phoenix Contact Solving even the most demanding interconnection problems involving printed circuit boards is now a straightforward task with the latest COMBICON range of products from interconnect expert, Phoenix Contact. Now offering one of the world's largest and most versatile families of dedicated PCB interconnect solutions, the COMBICON range includes terminal blocks, wire-to-board connectors, board-to-board connectors, and even PCB housings with integrated termination options.

Phoenix adds fibre to Devicenet and Canopen

15 August 2003 - Phoenix Contact Intrinsically noise-immune fibre-optic links for short and long distances can now be incorporated easily and cost-effectively into DeviceNet, CANopen and SafetyBUS p networks by using the new PSI-MOS modular signal converters from Phoenix Contact.

Phoenix gets ship building under control

10 August 2003 - Phoenix Contact More than 2,000 Phoenix Contact rail-mounted reversing motor starters, with integrated Interbus facilities, are playing a key role in an innovative new fabrication system recently installed at one of the world's most modern shipyards. Located in Papenberg, Germany, the shipyard is operated by Meyer, whose main business is the building of large cruise ships and luxury liners.

Phoenix Contact's new connectors click'n'lock

01 August 2003 - Phoenix Contact The risk of accidental disconnection in wire-to-wire and wire-to-board plug-in connections is completely eliminated by the innovative click'n'lock design used in the new Combicon FKC-RF plugs from interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact. Effective protection against the effects of vibration is also provided, making these plugs an ideal choice for use in vehicle-mounted and portable equipment.

Phoenix will keep you in touch with your plant worldwide

01 August 2003 - Phoenix Contact Operational data and status information relating to automation installations can now be accessed easily and inexpensively from almost anywhere in the world by using the new PSI rail-mounting industrial data/fax modem from Phoenix Contact. Designed specifically to satisfy the requirements of demanding industrial users, this rugged modem incorporates extensive security features and integral surge protection.

Fieldbus i/o costs less with Phoenix

12 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact Designed to provide convenient digital input/output facilities at low cost, and in a minimum of space, Phoenix Contact's new Inline Block fieldbus I/O modules not only offer substantial cost savings, compared with more conventional fieldbus I/O systems, but are also fast and easy to install, thanks to an innovative design which incorporates pluggable connector blocks with spring-clamp terminals.

Down with downtime

10 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact The use of electronics in control systems makes it possible to provide powerful diagnostic facilities, but has this possibility been exploited to deliver maximum user benefits and cost savings? Not until now, says Phoenix Contact's Barry Gold. No one needs to be reminded that plant downtime is costly. It not only means lost production and staff unable to carry out the work for which they're being paid, it also means disrupted manufacturing schedules which, in turn, means missed deliveries and unhappy customers.

Don't make waves - cut the cost

10 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact Printed circuit boards which have a mixture of surface-mount and leaded components usually have to pass through two soldering processes - reflow and wave. As Alan Mutch, of Phoenix Contact, explains, however, it is now possible to eliminate the wave soldering step, and by doing so, make big cost savings.

Phoenix delivers power reliably

10 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact The new QUINT 2 range of power supplies from Phoenix Contact has been developed specifically to meet the needs of control and automation applications, where reliability, even under adverse operating conditions, is an essential requirement. Key features of the new units include a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating of 500,000 hours - equivalent to over 55 years - and a 50% power reserve, which ensures dependable operation, even with difficult loads.

Phoenix removes pain from choosing PCB connectors

10 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact Despite the thousands of options available in Phoenix Contact's huge COMBICON range of PCB connectors, users can locate the best connector solution for their application easily and in seconds, using the new COMBICON Select software package.

Phoenix can connect through walls

10 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact A new range of Combicon feed-through headers from interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact provides a simple, efficient and cost-effective solution to the common problem of providing plug-in connections which pass through enclosure walls. The headers are available with up to 16 poles for types with current ratings of 12A or less, and with up to 12 poles in the 20A high-power versions.

ATOFINA chooses Interbus for reliability

01 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact Petrochemical giant, Atofina, has chosen control systems based on INTERBUS equipment supplied by Phoenix Contact for the granule-handling installation at its plastics manufacturing plant in Feluy, Belgium. A key requirement for the installation, which handles 400,000 tonnes of plastic granules each year, is that it should operate continuously, as there is a significant risk of damage to the production equipment if the outflow of granules from the plant is interrupted.

Free Profitbus from straitjacket

01 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact Profibus DP, one of today's most popular fieldbus systems, uses a two-wire RS-485 network for data transmission. When correctly installed, this is a simple and robust system, but it does impose certain limitations which were probably not very important when Profibus DP was first introduced. Now, however, with the increasing sophistication of fieldbus installations, these limitations place unwelcome restrictions on designers and users.

Phoenix bring Plug-in convenience to Rail-Mounr terminals

01 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact With the latest COMBICON range of plug-in terminal blocks from interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact, users of rail-mounting terminals can now benefit from the fast and easy connection and disconnection facilities offered by plug-in connectors. Providing a neat, efficient and cost-effective solution for applications where equipment may need to be disconnected for servicing and maintenance, or in volume-production applications, where the use of pre-wired plug-in headers offers big time savings, the new terminal blocks are available in standard types with ratings up to 20A, as well as in ATEX-compliant versions for use in hazardous areas.

Phoenix guarantees the right connections

01 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact Inserting the wrong plug into a header when making plug-in connections to a printed circuit board is impossible when the new coding profiles from interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact, are used in conjunction with the company's popular COMBICON range of wire-to-board connectors.

Phoenix keeps the boards on the rails

01 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact With the new COMBICON Profile and UM printed circuit board mounting systems from Phoenix Contact, printed circuits with widths from 22 mm to 122 mm, and of almost unlimited length, can be packaged easily and quickly for mounting on standard DIN-rail. An ideal choice for housing interface units, power supplies and similar electronic assemblies, the Profile and UM systems combine versatility with attractive appearance and competitive pricing.

New terminals from Phoenix provide Plug-in convenience

01 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact Ideal for use in modular equipment, including railway systems, process machinery, cranes and conveyors, where sub-assemblies from a range of different suppliers need to be connected together, the new ST-COMBI range of rail-mounted terminals from interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact, combines the convenience and speed of plug-in connections with the ease-of-use, versatility and durability of standard terminals.

Phoenix combines RJ45 with IP67

01 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact The tough new VARIOSUB-RJ45/IP67 connector from interconnect expert, Phoenix Contact, provides a convenient, reliable and cost-effective method of connecting telecommunication, Ethernet and other network services to equipment which is required to operate in demanding environments.

Helping Profibus go the distance

01 July 2003 - Phoenix Contact Profibus DP is a popular fieldbus system, but standard Profibus DP networks are restricted to covering relatively small areas. Phoenix Contact's Stephen Stockley explains how optical fibre technology can eliminate this restriction. Profibus DP is, without doubt, an attractive fieldbus system. It is reliable, easy to use, and well supported by suppliers, but it does have one inherent limitation: the maximum permissible distance between nodes on a Profibus network operating at 200 kBit/s is only 1,200 metres. This distance is reduced further at higher operating speeds. At 1,500 kBit/s, for example, it falls to just 200 metres.

Phoenix has professional housings for electronics

20 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Producing compact, convenient and professional-looking electronic assemblies is straightforward with Phoenix Contact's new ME range of modular electronics housings for printed circuit boards. Designed for fast and easy DIN-rail mounting, the housings are fully compatible with the company's versatile plug-in terminal connectors, thus providing a complete single-source solution for a wide variety of electronic packaging requirements.

System integrators can now make big savings in time

20 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact OEMs, panel builders and system integrators can now make big savings in time and money by using the versatile and cost-effective sub-assembly manufacturing service from interconnection and interfacing expert, Phoenix Contact. Those using the service no longer have to order and stock the many different parts making up an assembly - instead, a single part number covers the whole assembly, which is delivered complete and, where relevant, tested, and ready for immediate use.

Invertek connects with Phoenix

20 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Invertek Drives Limited, one of the UK's leading developers and manufacturers of AC variable speed drives, has adopted Phoenix Contact's unique through-panel terminals in its latest products, to provide convenient and reliable connections for external wiring.

Phoenix with protection in the field

15 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Metal housings mean that Phoenix Contact's new PLUSCON-SACB sensor/actuator field connection boxes provide inherently superior EMC protection, making them an invaluable aid in the reliable and safe operation of plant which is subject to high levels of electrical interference. The boxes are also an ideal choice for use with sensors having low-level analogue outputs.

Phoenix gains marine approval

15 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Following the award of approvals by Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd to spring-clamp rail-mounting terminals in the popular ST range from Phoenix Contact, designers and manufacturers of equipment for marine applications can now benefit from the speedy wiring and dependable connections offered by these versatile and durable products.

Phoenix has connectors taped

10 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact's new tape-on-reel versions of Combicon THR connector headers offer big productivity gains and cost savings in the manufacture of printed circuit boards which are populated with both surface-mount devices and connectors. Available on either 32mm or 56mm wide tapes, with feed holes at standard pitch, the new headers are compatible with all modern automated PCB assembly systems.

Phoenix puts intelligence among the I/O

10 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Versatile local control facilities can now be added to fieldbus systems easily and inexpensively by using the new ILC 200 UNI Inline controller from Phoenix Contact. Like conventional bus master controllers, the new unit interfaces the fieldbus system with input/output (I/O) modules selected from the Inline range but, in addition, it also offers features equivalent to those provided by a powerful PLC.

New power supply keeps a low profile

10 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact All products in the new STEP-POWER range of switch-mode power supplies from Phoenix Contact feature extra-low-profile housings which are less than 58mm deep, making them easy to accommodate in shallow enclosures, such as those frequently used for distribution boards and operator control panels. In addition, the new units offer a current reserve of up to 100% to ensure reliable starting, and they feature outputs which are fully protected against overloads and short circuits.

Phoenix has IP67 covered

01 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Control and interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact, is now offering one of Europe's most comprehensive ranges of IP67-rated connector products, all of which are fully protected against the ingress of dust, and against the effects of immersion in water to a depth of one metre. This makes them suitable for use, without further protection, in the toughest industrial and commercial environments.

New terminals save time and space

01 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact The new QTC 1.5 rail-mounting terminals from interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact not only use the company's proven no-strip connection technology which cuts wiring time by up to 60%, but also feature a compact design which reduces space requirements by a much as 20%. Just 5mm wide, compared with over 6mm for typical terminals of similar capacity, the new terminals are suitable for use with cables from 0.25 mm2 to 1.5 mm2 cross-sectional area.

Phoenix makes power connections for PCB's

01 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Solid cables of up to 35mm2 cross section now can be connected to printed circuit boards easily, reliably and cost-effectively with the new Power Combicon range of connectors from interconnection expect, Phoenix Contact. Available with and without mounting flanges to help support the weight of the cables, Power Combicon connectors feature robust screw-clamp terminals with a maximum continuous current rating of 125A, making them an ideal choice for use in inverter drives, power supplies, and other high-current applications.

Phoenix brings Ex Terminals on board

01 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Providing convenient and cost-effective connection facilities for printed circuit boards designed to be used in hazardous areas is straightforward with Phoenix Contact's new range of COMBICON Ex-approved printed circuit terminal blocks. All terminals in the range are rated at 20A or higher, and all are certified as meeting the requirements for increased safety, EEx e II.

Phoenix makes AS-i more versatile

01 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Matching AS-i field wiring to the precise requirements of the application, and providing AS-i I/O facilities within control panels, are made even easier by the latest AS-i products from Phoenix Contact, all of which are designed to enhance the versatility of the popular and easy-to-use AS-i field wiring system.

Say goodbye to Linear PSU's

01 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Designed specifically to meet the needs of industrial users, tiny switch-mode power supplies in the new MINI-PS range from Phoenix Contact are an ideal alternative to, or replacement for, bulky, inefficient linear supplies, and they offer an extensive range of benefits, including universal input, fully filtered output, low output ripple, and an exceptional mean-time between failures of 500,000 hours.

Phoenix makes diagnostics easy

01 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact With the new DiagNet diagnostic system from Phoenix Contact, downtime on industrial installations resulting from faults and failures can be dramatically reduced, providing big cost savings, and ensuring maximum productivity from costly plant.

Phoenix switches power with a slim terminal

01 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact Interfacing electronic systems with power circuitry is straightforward and inexpensive, even when space is limited, with the new DEK range of opto-isolated interface terminals from Phoenix Contact. Just 6.2mm wide, these slim terminal blocks are designed for mounting on standard DIN-rail and require no additional heatsinking.

Phoenix marks cables direct from the design

01 June 2003 - Phoenix Contact The new CLIPLINE WireMark system from Phoenix Contact takes the data it needs to print cable markers direct from project planning and CAD packages, ensuring that the cable marking process is fast and error-free. The system also sizes the markers to suit cables from 0.5mm2 to 6.0mm2, and automatically fits them to the cable.

Phoenix makes right connections for Profibus

28 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact Dependable connections for virtually any Profibus application are easily and quickly achieved with the newly extended range of SUBCON-PLUS quick-connect sub-D connectors from interconnect expert, Phoenix Contact. The new connectors, which are specially designed for use in Profibus installations operating at up to 12 Mbit/s, feature high-quality shielding to provide effective protection against interference, even when used at high data transmission rates.

Phoenix brings Fieldbus functionality to Ethernet

22 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact The new Factory Line Ethernet installation system from Phoenix Contact makes it easy to implement factory automation systems which take full advantage of Ethernet's low cost, speed, and versatility, while providing the powerful diagnostics, outstanding EMC performance and flexible I/O connection facilities which users have come to expect from conventional fieldbus installations.

Phoenix has the Pt100 interface for projects

20 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact For project applications, where operating requirements are well defined, the latest MCR-SL-PT100 temperature transducers from interface expert, Phoenix Controls, offer a simple, convenient and exceptionally cost-effective method of interfacing Pt100 temperature transducers with instruments and control systems. Just 12.5mm wide, units are ideal for use in large systems, where substantial space savings can be achieved.

Phoenix make lightning protection easy

20 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact When Phoenix Contact's new range of Trabtech surge protection products are used, electrical installations can be comprehensively protected against the effects of lightning-induced power surges without the need for complicated design calculations or the use of inconvenient decoupling systems.

Phoenix has I/O connectivity covered from AS-i to ethernet

20 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact The versatile Phoenix Contact Inline input/output system has now been extended to allow its use with all popular fieldbus systems, from AS-i to Ethernet. This means that all fieldbus users now have access to the enormous variety of compact input/output module options available in the Inline range, and that system designers now have complete freedom to choose the best fieldbus for each application, without having concerns about the availability of suitable I/O modules.

Phoenix lead way in diagnostics and terminals

20 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact Interconnection and control expert, Phoenix Contact, has chosen this year's Drives and Controls Exhibition to showcase three important new products: the innovative DiagNet diagnostic system, which dramatically reduces downtime due to faults and failures on industrial installations; the latest Combicon THR tape-on-reel connectors for printed circuit boards; and the new Power Combicon range of high-power printed circuit board connectors.

Phoenix Contact Puts Fuses in a Smaller Terminal

20 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact Just 6mm wide, the new ST4-HESI fused spring-clamp terminals from interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact, are the smallest fuse terminals of their type currently available, and typically reduce the space required to accommodate fused connections by as much as 20%. This makes them ideal for device and wiring protection in instrumentation and control applications.

Connectors carry 25% more current

18 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact Although they are no larger than conventional 12A wire-to-board connectors for printed circuit board applications, the latest COMBICON HC connectors from Phoenix Contact have a continuous rating of 16A, making them an ideal choice for board designers seeking methods of making connections to high-current circuitry without using larger headers and plugs.

Flexibility added to PLC cabling

16 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact The Phoenix Contact VARIOFACE cabling system for PLCs, which dramatically reduces I/O wiring time by replacing conventional cabling with convenient plug-in connections, has now been extended to include passive interface terminal blocks.

Phoenix writes The Little Book of Profibus

15 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact The new 24-page Profibus brochure from fieldbus expert, Phoenix Contact, not only contains details of products in the company's extensive Profibus range, but also key information about the Profibus system itself, and the way in which modules of various types are used together to satisfy specific application requirements. This makes the brochure, which covers both copper and fibre-optic networks, an invaluable resource for all Profibus users.

Surge protection simplified

15 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact Decoupling between lightning current arresters and surge voltage protectors, normally provided by ensuring that there is at least ten metres of wiring between the two types of device, is no longer necessary with the new range of FLASHTRAB Class C lightning current arresters from Phoenix Contact.

Phoenix adds fibre to ethernet

15 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact Specifically designed for mounting within control cabinets, Phoenix Contact's new range of Ethernet media converters means that industrial users of Ethernet can now incorporate fibre-optic transmission media into their networks easily and inexpensively. Benefits include enhanced EMC performance, and the ability to take advantage of existing optical network installations.

Phoenix connects for industry

15 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact The addition of new sensor/actuator boxes, heavy-duty RJ45 connectors, and power connectors with metal housings to Phoenix Contact's PLUSCON range means that this extensive and popular range now features IP67-rated connectors for virtually every power and data application in industry.

Phoenix offer guaranteed switching

10 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact The new PLC-SO46 series of products in the PLC INTERFACE range from Phoenix Contact provide an effective and very keenly priced solution to the problem of input and output interface units, used in conjunction with PLCs and similar devices, which fail to operate correctly because of signal pick-up on long control connections, or because of residual currents in AC circuits.

Phoenix provided end-to-end protection for telecommunications

10 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact With the addition of the new CN-UB-280DC co-axial antenna protector to its extensive TRABTECH range of surge protection products, Phoenix Contact now offers effective, dependable and compact 'end-to-end' surge protection covering every aspect of mobile telephone base stations and similar telecommunication installations.

Phoenix simplifies Simatic S7-300 wiring

10 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact A new 16-channel front adaptor, the latest addition to Phoenix Contact's convenient VARIOFACE cabling system for programmable logic controller (PLC) inputs and outputs, means that the system's benefits of fast, easy, error-free wiring, are now extended to cover all commonly used input and output (I/O) modules for the Siemens S7-300 range of PLCs.

Phoenix has a handy guide for measurement and control

10 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact With details of more than 60 products in its analogue interface module range, the new MCR Measurement and Control brochure from Phoenix Contact is an invaluable guide for every designer, specifier and user of rail-mounted signal interfacing products.

Rugged I/O from Phoenix is easy to install

01 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact A rugged mechanical design, featuring industrially hardened packaging, and an IP67 protection rating, mean that hoenix Contact's new Fieldline fieldbus input/output (I/O) modules are suitable for direct mounting onto machines and plant in even the harshest environments. The new modules also use plug-in connections throughout to speed and simplify installation, and to eliminate the risk of wiring errors.

Phoenix simplifies CAT5 termination

01 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact The new FL Ethernet terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact allow rapid, easy and inexpensive termination of Ethernet cables in industrial control panels. This eliminates the time required to assemble RJ45 connectors on-site, providing big time and cost savings, and removing the requirement to use special tools.

Atex quality comes as standard with terminals from Phoenix

01 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact Interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact, is now supplying all of its most popular ranges of rail-mounted terminals, as standard, in versions which comply fully with the requirements of the ATEX Directive. Prices and deliveries for the terminals remain unchanged. Although the ATEX Directive relates specifically to equipment for use in explosive atmospheres, the additional inspection and testing required for compliance means that all users of Phoenix Contact terminals now have a valuable additional guarantee of product quality and performance, at absolutely no extra cost.

Phoenix speeds wiring for Controllogix

01 May 2003 - Phoenix Contact Two new VARIOFACE front adapters from Phoenix Contact mean that a speedy, cost-effective and flexible solution for input/output wiring is now available to users of Allen Bradley ControlLogix programmable controllers.

Phoenix Contact cuts the cost of connecting

10 April 2003 - Phoenix Contact Designed for direct mounting through the walls of metal enclosures, connectors in the new HEAVYCON ADVANCE range from Phoenix Contact completely eliminate the need to use mounting bases, thereby reducing costs by as much as 30%, and also saving valuable space. A simple, but secure, screw-type locking mechanism, ideally suited for applications where the connection will be made and broken infrequently, also contributes toward cost savings.

Phoenix Contact saves space in the field

10 April 2003 - Phoenix Contact Where space is tight for field wiring installations, the new INTERBUS S-LINE fieldbus input/output modules, from Phoenix Contact, provide an ideal solution. Measuring just 26mm x 26mm x 139mm, these compact units, which provide connection facilities for up to eight inputs or eight outputs, offer valuable space savings, as well as being suitable for direct mounting onto standard-width machine framework.

Phoenix runs rings round power distribution

10 April 2003 - Phoenix Contact Installing ring-main type power distribution systems for machines and factories is made simpler, faster and less expensive by the new QUICKON insulation-displacement T distributor from interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact. The new T distributors can be fitted quickly and easily, at any required location on a standard 5-wire distribution cable, providing convenient connection points for branch circuits feeding individual loads.

Phoenix Contact's D-SUBS get tough

01 April 2003 - Phoenix Contact For applications requiring reliable, yet inexpensive, plug-and-socket connections which are able to withstand tough environmental conditions, interconnection expert, Phoenix Contact, is now offering the new VARIOSUB range of IP67-rated D-SUB connector housings, which provide full protection against the ingress of dust, and against the effects of immersion in water to a depth of one metre.

QUiX Hybrid - Easy and Fast Connection with Traditional Qualities

10 November 2002 - Phoenix Contact QUiX Hybrid unites the labour saving benefits of QUiX with Phoenix Contact's unrivalled screw connections - all within one terminal block. The QUiX insulation displacement connection (IDC) offers a 60% saving on installation times by eliminating the need for conductor preparation. The QUiX Hybrid terminal utilises this technology for the panel builder and a traditional screw connection on the other side, for use by the customer.

Phoenix combines RJ45 with IP67

01 August 2002 - Phoenix Contact The tough new VARIOSUB-RJ45/IP67 connector from interconnect expert, Phoenix Contact, provides a convenient, reliable and cost-effective method of connecting telecommunications, Ethernet and other network services to equipment which is required to operate in demanding environments.

Versatile power supply saves space

01 August 2002 - Phoenix Contact Only 22.5mm wide, the new rail-mounting MINI-PS power supply from interface expert, Phoenix Contact, offers big savings in valuable panel space. Despite its small dimensions, however, this versatile and cost-effective unit provides a full 650mA, 24V DC output at temperatures of up to 60 C.

Lightning and surge protection of telecoms and mobile phone base stations

01 August 2002 - Phoenix Contact For over ten years 'TRABTECH' equipment has been favoured for both antennae and equipment protection in the above fields by major operators and constructors. The equipment developed for these applications features low installed volume with the highest protective levels. Both these features are vital for base station protection due to the limited space available in the base unit and the exposed sites employed.

Compact Motherboard for Process Interface Modules

03 April 2002 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix has extended its Process Interface product range for signal matching in process control systems. In addition to modular base terminals, multi-channel module carriers are now available: 16 bases are grouped on a single motherboard in stable rail-mountable assembly housings for pluggable PI/Ex-i Interface modules. The compact design reduces spatial requirements by up to 30%.

Active current measuring transducers, which measure sinusoidal alternating currents up to 5A

22 January 2002 - Phoenix Contact Two active current measuring transducers, for measuring alternating currents, have now been added to the product line of Phoenix Contact. The modules MCR-S-1/5-I-DCI-24 and -230 provide highly accurate measurements of sinusoidal 50/60 Hz alternating currents. The modules have Class 0.5 measurement accuracy and provide 0 (4) - 20 mA outputs.

Reflow solderable pin strips with THR technology

22 January 2002 - Phoenix Contact The new COMBICON pin strips with through-hole reflow technology (THR) have been developed for PCB's with components soldered using the reflow or convection systems. The use of high-temperature-resistant plastics enables them to withstand temperatures up to 260° C for 10 seconds.

New wiring system: PLC Relays and Varioface system wiring

20 January 2002 - Phoenix Contact With the PLC-V8 Varioface adapters from Phoenix Contact the PLC Interface relay and optical-coupler interfaces with a width of just 6.2mm are now connected to PLC input and output modules quickly and with protection against polarity reversal. The eight-channel adapters combine the advantages of interface terminal blocks and system wiring in a new kind of wiring system. Eight PLC relays are connected in series and the adapter plugged into the mounting slots - simply, quickly and without additional tools.

Compact Power Distribution Modules

20 January 2002 - Phoenix Contact The latest additions to the VARIOFACE cabling modules from Phoenix Contact are a range of compact power distribution modules for AC and DC supplies. The modules offer new possibilities in power distribution in restricted spaces, replacing complex common terminal blocks with a single module at a competitive price.

Configurable standardized-signal buffer amplifier with wide range supply

20 January 2002 - Phoenix Contact The new MCR-C-UI/UI-DCI-24/230 configurable standardised-signal 3-way buffer amplifier from Phoenix Contact processes the three standardized signals 0-20 mA, 4-20mA and 0-10V on the input side. Thanks to the signal insolation it is now possible to use just one module for different applications. The warehousing costs are reduced while system availability increases.

Signal Multiplier for Standard Analog Signals

17 January 2002 - Phoenix Contact The latest addition to the MCR isolation amplifier series from Phoenix Contact is the MCR-FL-C-UI-2UI-DCI signal multiplier for standard analog signals. It is used for duplicating and electrically isolating (0(4)…20 mA, 0…10mA, 0(1)…5V, and 0…10V) standard analog signals. The signal configuration for each output and the input can be selected independently.

Fully-enclosed and Triggered Lightning Protector for Power Supplies

12 January 2002 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact has developed the single channel modular triggered FLASHTRAB FLT 35 CTRL lightning protector especially for mains power supplies. The protector contains trigger electronics that govern response voltages via a spark gap to protective levels of =0,9 kV or =1,5 kV, depending on the model. Two additional models have control lamps to indicated unimpaired operation.

PSM-ME interface converter from Phoenix Contact

10 January 2002 - Phoenix Contact With the line of PSM-ME serial interface converters from Phoenix Contact, all common interface standards - from RS 232, RS 422, TTY to RS 485 bus systems - are supported. The modules are just 22.5mm wide and offer a 50% reduction in the required installation space compared to the previous generation. In addition to electrical isolation with three-way technology, the converters are also characterized by integrated over voltage protection with a self-contacting terminal clip to the mounting rail for cable shielding.

Flexible installation offered by AS-Interface

10 June 2001 - Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact is now offering AS-I input/output modules for connection of sensors/actuators, in both flat and narrow versions, with M2, M8 or PG threaded fittings. The very flat F-line Modules connect sensors and actuators using M12 plug connectors. Since they allow the profiled AS cables to be run in any direction, this makes flexible installation possible.

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