Yearly Archives: 2011

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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The Right Tool for Any Job

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Phoenix Contact’s extensive range of professional tools has now been expanded to include a series of cutters for electronics and electromechanics. The new Microfox tools are especially suited for working with small electronic parts and components.

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Sentosa Development Corp for Sentosa Golf Course

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Sentosa is a popular island resort in Singapore , visited by some five million people a year. The attractions include a two-kilometre long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso , 2 golf courses, 2  five star hotel , a World class Casino in Resort World Casino  and featuring the theme park from Universal Studio.

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Installation Terminals with Push-In Connection Technology

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Phoenix Contact’s new generation of installation terminals is tailored to the requirements of electrical installation and distributor construction. The terminals are available in various designs as three-level and N disconnect terminals with the matching feed-through, disconnect, and ground terminals. Conductors with cross sections ranging from 2.5 to 10 mm² can be connected. These compact space-savers with widths starting at 5.2 mm offer many advantages in terms of handling, especially in installation technology.

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