Smart connectivity

Phoenix Contact offers Varioface system cabling, a plug-and-play solution for fast and error-free connection between control and field-level sensors and actuators. Embracing the plug-and-play principle, this product family aligns with the All Electric Society vision of the future, offering comprehensive planning tools and hardware products. In addition, the Varioface system cabling is industry-compatible, contributes to greater clarity and efficiency, and reduces costs. It saves up to 90% of the time required for conventional single-core wiring by using various components and D-Sub connector connections.

Use of more compact and less expensive 24 V DC I/O modules

Digital control and power signals are processed differently in various applications. 230 V I/O modules are more expensive and require more space than 24 V signal levels. To optimize cost and space, a 24 V DC I/O module combined with Phoenix Contact’s PLC-Interface relay family is ideal. This results in a compact eight-channel relay module, which can be integrated directly into the system cabling solution. Moreover, the PLC-Interface product family offers several advantages, including plug-in design, screw or push-in connection technology, numerous switching elements, special sensor/actuator series, narrow design, and modular design, allowing space and cost-optimization for a wide range of application requirements.

Quick and easy wiring with Push-in or screw connection technology

Phoenix Contact offers termination boards for control cabinets. In addition, this allows users to wire single-core wires of sensors and actuators quickly and easily using Push-in direct connection technology or screw connection technology. The VIP series features terminal block markings that correspond to Simatic ET 200SP HA terminal blocks. This ensures quick mounting and vibration resistance. Additionally, the complete variable coupling level from Phoenix Contact is equipped with high-position D-Sub connectors, allowing connections between passive or active field modules and plug-in I/O devices. A range of lengths and halogen-free materials are available for optimal cable connection.

Tailor-made solution with the online configurator

Lastly, Phoenix Contact offers a comprehensive web shop for system cabling products. This includes an online configurator for component selection. Furthermore, users can easily select the desired Simatic ET 200SP HA I/O module, navigate through options, and transfer the solution to their shopping cart. what’s more, this efficient, modular, and plug-in solution saves time and money.

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