Written by Fraser Cowie, Product Manager- Interface
The 3 phase CrossPowerSystem distribution board is a new platform from Phoenix Contact for modular and functional control cabinets.
With just one click, the devices are mounted on the board without tools and a safe electrical connection to the three phases is established simultaneously.
Continue readingWritten by Mark Lloyd, Senior Product Manager- Power Supplies & Surge Protection
In the relatively short amount of time I have been involved with the “Dark Arts” that is surge protection, one of the main misconceptions is that a SPD is a kind of fuse that acts once and then needs to be replaced. This is not true. The SPD acts more like a valve that only conducts when a transient overvoltage rises to a certain level, at which point it conducts to earth and limits the voltage the load sees, therefore protecting it. So a SPD is good for multiple transient events- however, the semiconductor components within SPDs will eventually wear out and unless there are regular visual checks or there is feedback to the system in the form of a remote contact, then potentially the SPD will not be doing its job.
Continue readingWritten by Gareth Chamberlain, Product Manager- Cyber Security & IT Automation
An industrial PC is normally the last thing on many developers’ / integrators’ minds when designing an application. The process of selecting an IPC can also be a daunting task when selecting the specifications- this is where our knowledge of industrial computing can help you to decide the correct unit for you.
With more decentralised systems becoming more prominent within the automation community and EDGE/FOG computing, Phoenix Contact launched a new range of IPCs at the SPS show in Nuremburg in November. Our new range of IPCs are designed with high performance for its class and the usual Phoenix Contact rugged quality.
Introducing the BL2 BPC 1500:
With the size of the housing 97 x 95 x 49 mm (without the optional COM ports) there are a huge array of applications this can run within.
The BL BPC 1500 industrial PCs will be available from 1st of January 2020.
Phoenix Contact has a wide portfolio of industrial PCs that can help you in your application. If you have any questions regarding the BL BPC 1500 or need help in your selection of an IPC that will fit your project please contact us.
For more information, contact Gareth on 07946 757375 or email gchamberlain@phoenixcontact.com
Written by Scott Mulholland, Product Manager- Industrial Components
All good things must come to an end, time moves on etc…..
Phoenix Contact have always been proactive in bringing innovative ways of distributing power in the field. Back in the day (to coin another cliché) our Duplicon range was our solution for distributing power for LV applications.
The time has come for Duplicon to be retired after years of solid service. It will be phased out mid 2020. The successors to this system are our Heavycon, QPD and IPD installation systems.
Continue readingWritten by Mark Lloyd, Senior Product Manager- Power Supplies & Surge Protection
If you were to ask any electrician or plant maintenance engineer what the main reasons are for electrical equipment failure, some of the answers would be insulation degradation, poor grounding, bad connections but I would put money on voltage spikes as being one of the top answers…..
Voltage spikes can be harmful to electrical and electronic devices and increasing the voltage above a devices nominal operating voltage can cause internal arcing and heat generation that can cause damage to circuits, and with devices becoming smaller and more sophisticated this increases the likelihood of this kind of damage. Often if damage occurs within the devices usually warranty period, the cause may not even be identified.
Continue readingWritten by Tony Parrot, Business Development Manager- Machine Building
Exciting times are looming with a simple new concept from Phoenix Contact. Simple in conception but very far reaching in its consequences.
As a manufacturer, Phoenix Contact is taking component supply to another level with all the current trends of efficiency and cost saving the real focus. In line with the new forward thinking manufacturing industries, Phoenix Contact really wants to take partnership all the way through from product selection to integration into systems and machinery with all the relevant support.
Written by Scott Mulholland, Product Manager- Industrial Components
Empty cabinets look big don’t they? But start putting the equipment in and it’s surprising how fast that space fills up.
That’s why at, Phoenix Contact, we are constantly finding new ways to save you space in the cabinet. Our Clipline Complete range of push in terminals (PT), part of the Complete Line system, have many options that are specifically designed to save you space. And if you’re saving space, you may well be saving money.
Continue readingWritten by Mark Lloyd, Senior Product Manager- Power Supplies and Surge Protection
For critical applications within the process industry (and increasingly from other sectors) it has long been common practice to use redundant power supply systems. Previously this has required 2 or more separate power supplies decoupled from each other using either diodes or for more sophisticated systems, redundancy modules.
Continue readingWritten by Fraser Cowie- Product Marketing Manager, Interface
COMPLETE line – The comprehensive solution for the control cabinet
In today’s automated world our machines and systems are becoming more and more complex. As a result of this, the required wiring effort of individual components in these systems is comprehensive and expensive.
No engineer wants to have to wire multiple inputs and outputs on high density I/O cards. It is time consuming and the chances of making an error are high.
Written by Mark Lloyd, Product Manager- Poser Supplies & Surge Protection
Surge protection is now mandatory in accordance with NFPA 79 (2018 edition).
It should be obvious that Machine builders who export their products to North America are subject to the laws and regulations applicable there, and one of the most important technical standards relating to machines is the 2018 revision of the NFPA 79 standard.
What is NFPA 79?
The Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery (NFPA 79) is a safety standard developed and published by the US-American organization National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). It contains requirements concerning electrical safety of industrial machinery. Every industrial machine which is produced in or imported into the USA, has to fulfil the requirements of the NFPA 79. If not, it is not allowed to be connected to the power supply network.