Written by Gary Nelson, Product Manager- Device Connections
The M23 Hybrid range of circular interconnect products from Phoenix Contact is an all-in-one connection solution comprising of signal, data and power contacts in one M23 connector housing. The compact M23 Hybrid plug-in connection solution can handle currents up to 30 A, voltages up to 850 V DC or 630 V AC and is IP65/67 compliant.
Industrial automation is increasingly reliant on data exchange for a host of applications including efficiency improvements and traceability. Machine builders are in turn looking at ways to improve machine performance and reduce assembly and installation costs.