Monthly Archives: September 2011

Professional and Easy Labeling of Photovoltaic Installations

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One factor is crucial in ensuring quick commissioning times and reducing downtime during maintenance: the clear and durable labeling of all elements in the photovoltaic installation such as terminals, conductors, devices, and equipment. With a comprehensive range of weather-proof and UV-resistant marking materials, Phoenix Contact provides a labeling system tailor-made to the needs of PV installations.

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New String Current Monitoring Increases Efficiency of Photovoltaic Installations

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The new Solarcheck monitoring system from Phoenix Contact is a new reliable instrument for monitoring string currents in large-scale photovoltaic installations. The easy-to-integrate system detects losses in power caused by dirty or damaged panels. This enables targeted remedial measures to be taken so as to increase system availability and thus revenues.

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Connection Concepts for Pre-Assembled Encoders

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Phoenix Contact presents a complete product line that offers new connection concepts to address the requirements of the new encoder generation. The two-part modular system comprises the M12 connection block and a rectangular flange. The dimensions of the rectangular flange are harmonized with the existing rotary encoder housings, so that encoder manufacturers do not have to redesign their devices.

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Preventive Maintenance with Lightning Current Monitoring

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The Lightning Monitoring System LM-S from Phoenix Contact provides information online about lightning strikes in plants and systems. As a consequence, service call planning can be optimized. This new system identifies and analyzes all of the important parameters of lightning surge currents based on the Faraday effect.

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