Written by John Baverstock, Product Manager- Industrial Components

To minimise the wiring of magnetic control valves and sensors, they are decoupled from the control system and wired in separate terminal boxes. The new PTIO sensor/actuator terminal series is specifically designed for this purpose with a construction width of just 3.5mm.

The compact double-level terminals are available in three-wire and four-wire versions. The upper level for signal wiring is available with or without LED.  The positive and negative connections are maintained on the lower level.  Continuous bridge shafts per terminal point allow a quick and simple potential distribution via plug-in bridges directly from the new PTIO-IN power terminal blocks.  These power terminals now make it particularly easy to supply and extent groups of terminals. The central power wiring is done conveniently from the same direction as the signal wiring. The double bridge shaft on each terminal point allows the power terminals, which have identical contours, to be positioned anywhere on the terminal strip.

The sensor/actuator terminal blocks with push-in connection technology are part of the Clipline Complete terminal block product range and share the advantages of that system, including the use of the same range of accessories. This new series also minimises wiring times and logistical costs.

For more information about our range of terminal blocks for signals and power, visit our website.