Phoenix Contact introduces the XPC 1.5 connector, the first PCB connector to feature Push-X connection technology. Push-X uses a mousetrap-like design to create fast and tool-free connections for rigid and flexible conductors with or without ferrules. Push-X technology uses a contact spring inside the XPC PCB connector that catches the conductor and holds it securely […]
Battery pole and busbar connectors for energy storage systems
New battery pole and busbar connectors from make it safer for workers to install energy storage systems (ESS). Both types of connectors from Phoenix Contact are touch-proof and pluggable, with ratings up to 1,500 VDC and 350 A. While most of today’s ESS do not require 1,500 V capability, these high-voltage connectors will meet future […]
Profile: Melissa Sommer
Melissa Sommer, Senior Program Manager — Americas Regional Business Unit, Automation Infrastructure MS Engineering MBA Melissa Sommer began her career working as a Mechanical Development Engineer at other companies while continuing her education in a Masters of Engineering program and then in a Masters of Business Administration program. During those other positions, she always kept…
Single Pair Ethernet connector system paves way for IIoT applications
The new Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) connector system from Phoenix Contact can lower applied costs and help future-proof networks. As engineers design smarter machines, buildings, and factories, SPE will be a key technology in an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) ecosystem. The first available products include IP20 and IP67 PCB-mount device and panel feed-through connectors, […]
Unshielded board-to-board connectors increase design flexibility
Phoenix Contact’s Finepitch board-to-board connector series now includes unshielded options in a 0.8-mm pitch. The unshielded version gives design engineers more flexibility in applications without EMI concerns. The series comes in multiple orientations, stack heights, and number of positions. The variety of connection options makes it easier to position PCBs at the appropriate angles and […]
M8 circular data connectors for Ethernet and PROFINET
Phoenix Contact has expanded its range of circular connectors for data transmission. The new, two-piece M8 device connectors are especially well-suited for compact devices such as SCADA operator interfaces or camera systems. The four-position socket contacts feature D-coding and data transmission at up to 100 Mbps (CAT5 in accordance with IEEE 802.3) in Ethernet and […]
M12 power connector and cables for high-power applications
Phoenix Contact’s new M12 Power cables and connectors make it easy to power drive motors, fans, lighting, and other distributed control boxes, even in tight spaces. The products, which are UL Listed and tested under UL 2237 (File E46873), can handle currents up to 16 A or voltages up to 600 Vac/63 Vdc. As today’s […]
Customizable circular connectors for harsh environments
Phoenix Contact has expanded its range of IP-protected PRC series circular connectors. The new additions make it possible to customize connections in multiple ways. Inverted cable connectors and couplings ensure reliable cable-to-cable connections in building, industrial, and outdoor applications. Modular basic housings and contact inserts also make angled conductor outlets possible for the first time. […]
Double-sided compact board-to-board connectors create device flexibility
With Phoenix Contact’s new Finepitch board-to-board connectors, PCB designers can customize individual PCB orientations with different stack heights and numbers of positions. The Finepitch range features two compact pitch sizes: 0.8 mm with EMC shielding and 1.27 mm for unshielded applications. The Finepitch series features a unique double contact system. The contacts are designed to […]
Wire crimping pliers from Phoenix Contact feature rotating die
The new Crimpfox DUO 10 wire crimping pliers from Phoenix Contact are ideal when flexibility is required. The Crimpfox’s unique, rotating die permits frontal or lateral insertion of ferrules. Engaging the color-contrasted release button enables the user to easily rotate the die to the necessary insertion direction, and the Crimpfox’s locking mechanism keeps the die […]
Premium low wattage power supplies
These compact ac/dc power supplies ranging from 30 to 100 W to the premium QUINT POWER family. With these new low wattage additions, control engineers can select a more precise power supply for their low-power applications, while still getting advanced QUINT POWER features, such as preventative monitoring and power reserve. All of the new low…
Phoenix Contact introduces Limited Lifetime Warranty
Phoenix Contact USA customers now have access to the automation industry’s most extensive limited lifetime warranty policy. The warranty applies to a wide range of Phoenix Contact products and is exclusive to U.S. customers who register and use Phoenix Contact power supplies and surge protection to protect electronics in their applications. Phoenix Contact is a…
UL listed fiber-optic patch cables
Phoenix Contact, Middletown, Pa., now offers UL listed fiber-optic patch cables. The patch cables (including both cable and connector) are said to be the first of their type to meet ANSI/UL Standard 746C, which describes special requirements for plastic materials used in electrical or electronic applications. These patch cables range from transmission categories OM1 through […]
Make serial devices network capable
Line of serial device servers and gateways deliver an easy and cost-effective way to connect control systems and field devices. This family of serial device servers and gateways support most common industrial protocols, with various combinations of HART, HART IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Raw/ASCII, and EtherNet/IP. These serial device servers brings the serial…
Fast and flexible automation
Phoenix Contact introduces Axioline, a real-time control and remote I/O system for high-speed data acquisition common in machine-building applications. Like all Phoenix Contact controllers, Axiocontrol (AXC) is programmed using PC WORX, an IEC 61131 programming language. The platform includes PROFINET master or slave operation, easy I/O configuration, and “last-breath” operation in the event of power…
Multichannel circuit breakers for CID2 use
The CBM (circuit breaker multichannel) from Phoenix Contact has received Class I, Division 2 approval. This approval makes the CBM suitable for use in hazardous locations such as oil refineries, offshore platforms, and wastewater treatment facilities. The CBM is a programmable circuit breaker that can manage multiple circuits in a single, compact device. The CBM…
Modular high-density housing
With the ME-IO housing from Phoenix Contact, design engineers can create and build their own custom controllers, rather than settling for an off-the-shelf controller that doesn’t suit the application needs. A variety of widths, heights, and configurations yield a wide range of design options. The ME-IO can accommodate up to 60 connection points in an…
UL 489 listed branch circuit breakers
Phoenix Contact now offers a new line of UL 489 Listed circuit breakers – the TMC 8 series. A trip-free design increases safety against closing during an overcurrent event, while the snap-action mechanism eliminates contact welding and reduces contact wear. These UL 489 Listed circuit breakers provide required fundamental branch circuit protection. They safely…
Phoenix Contact engineers visit the classroom
Phoenix Contact engineers shared their love of science with students this week. As part of the company’s National Engineers Week celebration, several engineers taught sixth-grade science class at Middletown Area Middle School in Middletown, Pa. This is the 10th year that Phoenix Contact has partnered with the school to show how theory and practice can…
Compact uninterruptible power supply
Phoenix Contact introduces the UNO-UPS, a compact 24 V DC uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The UNO-UPS provides standby power in the event of an AC mains power loss….
CES Multigates handle up to 37 cables
Phoenix Contact continues the expansion of its Cable Entry System (CES) product line with the addition of the CES Multigates. These space-saving, metal-reinforced cable entry plates have double-membrane…
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Secure firewall for OPC Classic
FL mGuard security devices can protect OPC Classic applications. While traditional firewalls do not offer protection for this protocol, users of mGuard firmware version 8.1 and beyond can now upgrade to the OPC inspector license. The OPC inspector firmware looks into the transmitted data packets, analyzing and modifying them as necessary. The OPC inspector dynamically…
Pluggable fuse and knife disconnect terminal blocks for hazardous locations
Phoenix Contact’s line of screw-clamp terminal blocks now includes pluggable fuse and knife disconnect terminal blocks for potentially explosive areas (Class I, Zone 2). The 6.2 mm and 8.2 mm terminals meet the requirements of ignition protection standards important for control applications throughout the process industry, particularly within oil and gas and petrochemical applications. UT…
Wireless technology improves conveying processes
Part of the benefit of the Internet of Things is you can create a system that will centralize access to all controllers and machine interfaces within a facility. Developing such a communication system has been an ongoing challenge for large sites. In Culver, Ind., the Elkay Wood Products manufacturing site is a 60,000+ square foot…
High-current terminals with push-in connection technology
Phoenix Contact introduces a new line of push-in technology terminal blocks for high-power applications. The PTPOWER 95 provides easier spring connection for wires up to 4/0 AWG than screw connectors traditionally used in these applications. The PTPOWER 95 uses Phoenix Contact’s Power Turn technology, a short lever movement to open and close the termination area.…