(Written by Kevin Preston)

Every now and again a really neat product makes its presence felt. It is almost like that tune that really grabs you and you cannot stop singing or humming it. Well here is just such an innovative yet practical device that can make your life so much easier, It’s the new Ethernet Patch Panel.

The Ethernet Patch Panel

This clever yet very practical device makes connection to your Ethernet network a walk in the park. Added to this innovation is built-in surge protection, making this a very unique piece of your Ethernet Network. Each device has a colour wiring chart in the lid, making connection so simple. The units come in different forms of connection technology, offering Screw, IDC (Insulation Displacement connection) or Push-in. This significantly simplifies the installation of the field cable.

Quick and Easy Mounting and Connection

The Patch Panels serve as interface modules between the field and control cabinet cabling. The DIN rail devices provide various connection options and integrated surge protection. They save a great deal of installation time, thanks to the tool-free shield connection technology. Also part of this unique family is a range of PoE Injectors, which offer the same connectivity and ease of use, but with the added Power over Ethernet capability. Here again, Phoenix Contact have a very innovative approach offering both PoE standards at/af, 15/30 W and bt, 60W. This means that any of the latest PoE devices can be integrated into your network. The wide temperature range ensures fail-safe operation in the harshest conditions, making this a very reliable means of connection.

With these Patch panels, Phoenix Contact offers customers an innovative product solution that dramatically improves the process of connecting your various Ethernet devices into your network.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your application. kevinp@phoenixcontact.co.za OR 083 411 8671.

Kevin Preston