Written by Andy Mills, Key Account Manager
I have been with Phoenix Contact for just under 8 years now and have seen many new products launched every year. Quite often it is said that the amount of products Phoenix Contact launches every year at the Hanover Messe is both a blessing and a curse – a blessing because there is always something new to help our customers and a curse because keeping track of thousands of new products can be tricky.
So, with that in mind, I thought it would be interesting to list my personal favourite products/solutions we have launched in the 8 years I have been here.
Varioface Cabling
Varioface Cabling
Varioface system cabling is our plug & play PLC cable interface. This enables the user to wire from most PLCs to a choice of active/passive terminations. I personally love this product range as it more often than not helps our customers achieve a tidier looking end product in a much quicker time-frame.
Wireless Mux
Bluetooth Mux
Effectively, this product is a cable replacement – really useful for awkward cable installations or where there is cable deterioration. The Wireless MUX can be used to wirelessly transmit 16 digital and two analog signals bidirectionally over a distance of up to 400 m. I have seen this product working brilliantly in some of the most harsh factory environments – a definite favourite over the years.
PT terminals
PT Terminals
While maybe not the most “hi-tech” solution, the PT terminal has definitely been a brilliant innovation. Our PT (push-in connection) terminal blocks have been developed for direct conductor connection. This means that solid conductors or conductors with ferrules can be directly plugged into the terminal block without the need for tools. Many customers, who have been sceptical of standard spring cage terminals in the past, have changed their mind due to the excellent PT terminal.
IPC Mini
IPC Mini
Our Industrial PCs, in particular our IPC Mini, is a great little product. With a wide temperature range, IP20-rated fanless industrial box PC (BPC), energy-efficient Intel® Atom™ CPU. 1 GB RAM with choice of operating systems. All the capability of a large industrial PC, the IPC mini is only the size of a small Power
Supply – and it also fits neatly on a din-rail.
Heavycon Evo
Heavycon Evo
My final choice is slightly more theoretical as it was only launched last month. My early impressions (and feedback from some customers) are that the Heavycon Evo range could really revolutionise the heavy duty connector market. A bold claim yes, but with the unique HEAVYCON EVO bayonet locking, the
M20, M25, M32, and M40 clamping areas with straight and lateral outlet are covered with just four swivel cable glands, meaning the customer can reduce their inventory drastically.
I hope you enjoyed reading my Top 5 Phoenix Solutions!
For more information, please contact amills@phoenixcontact.com or telephone 07810 556667
