Written by Rachel Boyd, E-Marketing Specialist
There is no doubt that the weather in the UK is hugely varied and, at times, spectacular. As a result, the weather is a huge part of our culture and always features in our daily conversations – in fact, if stuck for small talk, you will always find common ground in a discussion about the weather! While we dream of the elusive “BBQ Summer”, the British summer is, more often than not, wet. And with the rain comes the thunderstorms.
Written by John Baverstock, Product Manager- Industrial Components
In times of increasing decentralisation, requirements for a power distribution installation system are also rising. Installations should be simple, fast, flexible, and as inexpensive as possible. The QPD installation system from Phoenix Contact provides interesting solutions for various applications.
Written by Fraser Cowie, Product Marketing Manager-Interface
The Contactron range of Hybrid Motor Starters has been on the market for 4 years now, however the offer has continually improved, evolving to meet new customer challenges and applications!
Let us take a look at the existing product range and also what’s new. The Contactron hybrid motor starter now comes in 3 distinct flavours:
Written by John Baverstock, Product Manager- Industrial Components
Given that all branches of industry are now under increasing cost pressure, companies are constantly looking for new ways to cut costs. This also applies to the topic of ‘marking,’ because clear, long-lasting labels save a lot of time and money. There is now an alternative to engraved or laser printed metal labels. The Bluemark CLED printing technology offers a simpler method of producing metal labels. The key advantages of metal labels are their sturdiness and durability.
Unlike plastics, metallic materials pose no problems for special outdoors applications as they are UV and weather-resistant. Even chemicals and acids have no effect on most metallic materials. For this reason, these materials are increasingly used in industry – for example, as machine labels in machine, control, and plant engineering.
Written by Nigel Dawbarn, Business Development Manager- Control System Solutions.
Phoenix Contact uses the Easy Automation range of products in many applications, the Class 100 range of Controllers can be used in conjunction with either of the following :
These products can make a complete flexible system which will satisfy most of your automation needs for small to medium size systems.
Written by Duncan Nicol, Market Segment Manager- Device Connections
Device Connections for Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) from Phoenix Contact.
BIPV has been around for some years but not much is known about this revolution in building design. BIPV is become more mainstream thanks to the ongoing advances in solar technology together with the development of connection solutions specifically designed for building facades.
Written by John Baverstock, Product Manager- Industrial Components
Why not download Clip Project “free of charge” software from our website and discover the benefits of the planning software for yourself.
Written by Mark Harries, Business Development Manager- I/O and Networks
Five top tips for fibre optic applications from Phoenix Contact
1. Why choose fibre optic as a solution?
Fibre optic cables have the advantage of being able to transmit data over much longer ranges than copper cables. For example Ethernet cables are limited to a distance of 100m, whereas fibre cables can transmit data over distances of 45km.
As the above diagram illustrates, fibre optic cables do not suffer with data rate loss in relation to the cable length. This makes no difference in a fibre optic application.
Written by Nigel Dawbarn, Business Development Manager-Control System Solutions
…from high performance controllers, flexible I/O connectivity, worldwide access via modems, fibre connectivity, managed PROFINET switches, safety systems including safety PLCs, all protected by Phoenix Contact’s surge protection equipment.
When I first looked at the Phoenix range, I found we can offer a complete system. You don’t have to go to Siemens for a complete a PROFINET system, we can also provide components to extend a network or make modifications.