Space-saving and fast conductor connection

Phoenix Contact’s FKCN 2.5 spring-cage plug connectors, together with the accompanying reflow-solderable headers, provide space on the front of the device, as the total height is 30% lower with a 2.5 mm² connection area. The innovative ‘Push-In’ spring-cage technology ensures fast and tool-free connection of solid and stranded conductors with ferrules.

The connector has a large cable funnel for safe attachment of flexible conductors with ferrules. The conductor can be easily disconnected using the orange opener. The generously dimensioned labeling and printing area on the top of the connector enables simple marking.

Together with the new, 19 mm double-level reflow-solderable CCDN 2.5 headers, the FKCN 2.5 connector allows more space for display and operating elements on the devices.

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A well-rounded concept – The new PTDA spring-cage double connection

The PTDA is a completely new product family with spring-cage double connection from the COMBICON compact product range. It consists of two PCB terminal blocks and two connectors with pitches of 3.5 and 5.0 mm. The special feature of the PTDA is the extremely high terminal block capacity of 2 x 2.5 mm² with a pitch of 5.0. The PTDA clamps both stranded and solid conductors. Due to the direct plug-in system, solid conductors can be connected without tools, which significantly reduces the time and costs involved. The integrated actuation button allows the conductors to be easily released using a screwdriver.

This connection solution can not only connect a large bandwidth of connectors, it is also characterized by its rounded housing design, which fits perfectly in modern housing designs. To ensure error-free connector assignment, the PTDA is available in all Phoenix Contact standard colors on request. In addition, integrated test connections, two large printing areas and a connector coding option ensure optimum ergonomics.

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New design of M12 flush-type connectors

The new housing shape of the M12 flush-type connectors is ideal for applications where space saving is an issue. The device connectors require a mounting cutout of only 12 mm. The 4 – 8-position device connectors are available in all codings and are suited to all common field bus specifications. The M12 pin designs are available with pins for wave soldering or with 0.5 m long halogen-free individual wires. SPEEDCON quick locking is integrated on all models.

The solder-in models are available with an additional shield contact, which is permanently connected to the housing. For field bus applications, the required shield is guided through this and directly onto the PCB. The connector housings are fed through the housing wall from the inside and locked from the outside with a flat nut. The wrench surfaces of the M12 fastening thread can be used as polarization. When plugged in, all M12 connectors fulfill the strict requirements of IP67 protection.

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Stainless steel M12 flush-type connectors

The existing range of M12 flush-type connectors has been expanded to include stainless steel designs. All housings are made from high-alloy 1.4404 tool steel. The connection area of the flush-type connectors is sealed and, when plugged in, the connectors fulfill the strict requirements of IP67 and IP69K.

Connectors and sockets for front and rear mounting are available for connection on the device side. These panel feed-throughs are available with fitted halogen-free individual wires or pins for wave soldering. The product range consists of 4, 5, and 8-pos. designs. For field bus specifications, the device connectors are available in B- and D-coded models on request. All models are suitable for the food & beverage sector as well as the process industry.

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New, highly flexible cable designs for sensor/actuator cabling

With the new 800 cable type, PHOENIX CONTACT’s comprehensive sensor/actuator cabling program now includes a cable for use in drag chains and robotics. Following the completion of test runs, the highly flexible and welding bead-resistant cable is specified for a minimum of 11 million bending cycles. The cable can be used wherever extreme combined bending and torsion forces occur thus extending the lifetime of the cables significantly. You can find further information on the new 800 cable designs on page 137 of the PLUSCON 2007 catalog.

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Lightning current and surge arrester combination with KEMA and UL approval

FLASHTRAB compact and VALVETRAB compact make up the innovative lightning current and surge arrester range from Phoenix Contact. For the first time, it offers a consistent design from the type 1/type 2 FLASHTRAB compact arrester combination up to the powerful type 2 VALVETRAB compact surge arresters.

The products are not only distinguished by their easy handling. Their internal values are right, too. As confirmation, the arresters FLASHTRAB compact and VALVETRAB compact were granted the approval mark of the American Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and the European testing authority KEMA on the article label.

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New project file (Rev. 3.16) for the CHECKMASTER

The firmware for the CHECKMASTER (2838924) was revised and is available. You find the new project file in the download centre and in the download area attached to the CHECKMASTER in the eShop. The name of the project file is "CM_316.pro".

Added specimen in this firmware:

• 2881887 FLT-CP-350-ST
• 2882718 VAL-CP-350-ST-GY
• 2882734 VAL-CP-N/PE-350-ST-GY

With this new project file also the grey plugs for the new VAL-CP-RCD… are testable with the CHECKMASTER.

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New FO converters for networks in XXL

Devices with 1300 nm technology will be available for the successful PSI-MOS product series starting immediately.

With the new FO converters, the proven performance features of PSI-MOS can now also be used in the long-distance range. The powerful optical interface reaches distances up to 25 km via multimode glass fibers and up to 45 km via single-mode glass fibers.

PSI-MOS FO converters are available for all serial bus systems. The modular system allows star couplers to be set up individually and optimized according to need. Data and supply can be diagonally routed automatically via the internal bus. For this, devices are simply connected together by snapping them onto the snap-on DIN rail connectors on the DIN rail.

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Highest system availability thanks to QUINT POWER power supply units with Selective Fusebreaking Technology

Compact power supply units of the new QUINT POWER generation maximize the availability of your system. SFB technology (Selective Fusebreaking Technology) can be also used to trigger standard power circuit breakers quickly and reliably. Defective current paths are disconnected selectively, the fault is restricted and important system parts remain in operation. Additionally, a comprehensive diagnosis of the connected consumers is carried out by constantly checking the output voltage and output current.

The predictive function monitoring recognizes critical operating states, visualizes and reports them to the controller in good time. QUINT POWER guarantees highest system availability.

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