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Device Connectivity for industrial applications

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Written by Duncan Nicol, Sales & Marketing Manager- Device Connections

During these unprecedented times, the DC team have been busy hand-picking products with specific applications in mind and we thought is was about time we shared our findings. So, here are a few applications you may be interested in and solutions from our 2020 highlights.

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The ideal power supply for Building Automation

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Written by Mark Lloyd, Senior Product Manager- Power Supplies & Surge Protection

Flat and efficient is a good, if boring, overall description of the STEP range of power supplies.

Originally launched in 2003, updated in 2008, and now launched in its third generation, the STEP3 is now even more efficient. In fact, it is the first din rail power supply in the world to deliver Efficiency Level VI – the highest level possible – in no-load and part-load operation. With an efficiency of more than 94% and no-load losses of less than 0.1W, there is far less unwanted heat generated compared to most power supplies on the market. 

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Time is more important than you think

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Written by Gareth Chamberlain, Product Manager- Cyber Security & IT Automation

If the COVID-19 Lockdown has taught me anything, it has taught me that time is everything. Over the past 11 weeks we have been helping with problems and solutions from all over the world to help engineers with a wide array of applications while working from home. The Engineers that we have been working with have been supporting applications from home or have being working with social distancing at the application site.

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Cost effective HVAC system with PLC Logic and ILC 2050 BI

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Written by Deepan Patel, Industry Manager- Infrastructure

PLC Logic is a product provided by Phoenix Contact. This solution provides small IO potential for the Building Automation market.  The controller has enhanced functionality- like PID control- and I feel it is worth you knowing about this as it is capable to communicate over Modbus and integrates well with our Niagara controller ILC 2050 BI. This little gem could be used as a HVAC application but also has potential for other applications too.

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Stories from the road: M12 fast lock

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Written by Brian Booth, Field Sales Engineer, North – Device Connections

Firstly, Happy Monday!

My name is Brian Booth and I have been working at Phoenix Contact for the last 6 years (considerably longer in the Connector and Emech world generally!)

I work with the DC Division (Device Connections) and I manage technical and commercial sales within my area which covers Scotland down to Staffs and all points East and West.

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Quick and easy searching

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Written by Gary Nelson, Senior Product Manager- Device Connections

With product catalogues becoming a thing of the past the ability to find products online needs to be simple and effective, not a challenge. So is there an easy way to narrow your search?

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Relays for every application – nearly!

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Written by Fraser Cowie, Product Manager- Interface

Customers today have a vast choice of relays from lots of manufacturers – so how do they choose the best one for them? Does it really matter, because a relay is just a relay – right?

Relays are used for hundreds of different applications, so it is best to pick the relay and relay range that most suits an application.Phoenix Contact has been making relays for over 30 years, but always with customer applications in mind and always with the best quality materials and clever design.

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