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QT fast connection

QT fast connection

The special trick for faster wiring with the qt fast connection system from PHOENIX CONTACT. Feed-through terminal blocks and functional terminal blocks can therefore be used to wire the complete lower performance spectrum.

SPEEDCON - The M12 quick locking system

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 - 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

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

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.

Equipment protection for all sockets

Equipment protection for all sockets

BT-SKT is the equipment protection for all international sockets - regardless of the switch range

Quint Power power supply unit - Power supply always and everywhere

Quint Power power supply unit - Power supply always and everywhere

The Quint Power power supply unit provides high operational reliability for worldwide use.

8-port switch for industrial application

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 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

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.

Surge protection for worldwide use - VALVETRAB compact

Surge protection for worldwide use - VALVETRAB compact

Powerful despite the slim design. VALVETRAB compact provides optimum protection against surge voltages over a width of just 12 mm per channel.

Motor Management - For all services along the Profibus

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

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

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

Power Combicon plug connectors with integrated EMC shielding function

Plug connector with integrated EMC shielding function for conductor cross sections of 4 and 6 mm˛

Wireless - Bluetooth <SUP>TM</SUP> I/O

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.

Bundled PC Solutions for Machine Building

Bundled PC Solutions for Machine Building

The PPC 5006 CP machine control system from Phoenix Contact unifies PC; PLC and HMI in one single compact device and also takes over control and visualization tasks of the machine.

The ILC 350 ETH - The powerful compact controller

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.

COMBICON compact

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.

Visu+ - The new generation of industrial visualization software

Visu+ - The new generation of industrial visualization software

Visu+ is the new powerful visualization solution from Phoenix Contact for all industrial requirements and areas of application.

FLASHTRAB compact - Takes the fright out of lightning

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...

VARIOSUB RJ45-Quickon - RJ 45 plug connectors with the fast connection system

VARIOSUB RJ45-Quickon - RJ 45 plug connectors with the fast connection system

The VARIOSUB RJ45-Quickon from Phoenix Contact is the world's first RJ 45 plug connector for tool-free assembly in acc. with Cat 5e with eight positions.

INTERFACE Ex - NAMUR isolation amplifier meets the SIL 2 requirements

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

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

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.

Modular fieldbus `hubs` - PSI-REP

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.

Electronic Load Relay for Parameterizable Soft Startup

Electronic Load Relay for Parameterizable Soft Startup

Now with parameterizable soft startup for asynchronous machines up to approx. 4 kW.

DATATRAB D-UFB-PB

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.

MCS - The compact switch

MCS - The compact switch

The new Managed Compact Switches (MCS) make it possible to set up economical managed Ethernet networks in an automation environment.

Best Solution in Power Distribution - DUPLICON

Best Solution in Power Distribution - DUPLICON

Innovative plug connector solution for your IP67 power bus for 7x4 mm2 conductors / 25 A / 400/690 V.

PLUGTRAB PT - Solution-oriented surge protection

PLUGTRAB PT - Solution-oriented surge protection

Very little space required, solution-oriented circuit technology, impedance-neutral plugging in and unplugging, and maximum performance. The requirements of our customers are in the requirement profile for PLUGTRAB PT.

COMBICON power

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

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

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

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

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

RS-232 / 485 meets Ethernet

Simple integration of serial interfaces in industrial 10/100 Base-T(X) networks.

Wireless MUX - Wireless transmission of signals

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.

STOP-IT - The interface choice for surge protection devices

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

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

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

M12 circular connector

Phoenix Contact is the first manufacturer to offer M12 circular connectors with spring-cage connection.

COMBICON spring-cage connection system

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

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

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

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.

UT screw connection

UT screw connection

Plug-in bridge system for the simplest of potential distribution. Ground terminal blocks with snap-on PE foot for fast assembly. Standardized accessories.

PSR safety relay - Utmost safety

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

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

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

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

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 - 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

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

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.

SURGETRAB - Surge protection for measuring sensors

SURGETRAB - Surge protection for measuring sensors

Ideal surge protection directly on the measuring sensor with an innovative connection system.

 Modular Managed Switch MMS

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

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

Bluetooth(TM) wireless communication

Serial data transmission via Bluetooth.

COMBICON lead-free

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

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

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

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 mm˛.

Power for all

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

The full range for Ethernet cabling

Phoenix Contact offers the full range of products for Ethernet cabling.

Surge protection for Profibus applications

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.

Function par excellence

Function par excellence

Perfectly adapted to your automation concept: The new Fieldline Modular Profibus bus coupler guarantees the activation of various functions, the integration of acyclical services and seamless diagnostics.

HEAVYCON with Easy Connection

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

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.

PSR speed monitor

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 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!

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 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

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

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

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

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!

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.

INTERFACE safety relays - Plug & Play in safety engineering

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.

Control engineering for the future: ILC 370 ETH 2TX-IB

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.

The EU directives RoHS and WEEE

The EU directives RoHS and WEEE

The environmental aspect at Phoenix Contact.