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NAT router and switch in only one device

NAT router and switch in only one device

Innovation: Network Address Translation router (NAT) and switch functionality in a control-cabinet-friendly, slim housing

With touch panels more automation at a glance

With touch panels more automation at a glance

Extensive applications require intuitive and tailor-made operating concepts. Our touch panels range provides you with many option for their implementation.

Innovative industrial PC for automation in the field

Innovative industrial PC for automation in the field

The new industrial PC VMT 3015 for control and monitoring close to the machine offers flexible use in the machine or system.

14th Industrial Communication Congress

14th Industrial Communication Congress

Especially in the current economic situation, innovative automation in order to be even more efficient is an important point . Comprehensive information on this topic will be provided at the 14th ICC in Bad Pyrmont from September 15 to 16, 2009.

Web-based visualization

Web-based visualization

With the new web panels, Phoenix Contact offers simple and uniform web-based solutions for the entry into process visualization for small machines and systems.

New protocol chip: INTERBUS SUPI4

New protocol chip: INTERBUS SUPI4

The new IBS SUPI4 protocol chip convinces with optimized system properties and new system functions.

Service Pack 1 for the AUTOMATIONWORX Software Suite 1.50

Service Pack 1 for the AUTOMATIONWORX Software Suite 1.50

Service Pack 1 for the AUTOMATIONWORX Software Suite 1.50 is now available for downloading.

PHOENIX CONTACT COMPETENCE CENTER is now also accredited for PROFIsafe and PROFIdrive

PHOENIX CONTACT COMPETENCE CENTER is now also accredited for PROFIsafe and PROFIdrive

Requirements for PROFIsafe and PROFIdrive will also be handled from now on - especially those from the sectors of mechanical engineering and automobile.

The new AUTOMATIONWORX hotline number

The new AUTOMATIONWORX hotline number

The 24-hour hotline for products and technologies concerning our automation system now has a new number!

Wireless Simulation Tool now available in version 2

Wireless Simulation Tool now available in version 2

Convenient and quick wireless network planning even for a layman in the field of wireless communication. Planning wireless systems in an industrial environment is now much easier.

Immediate recognition of machine statuses

Immediate recognition of machine statuses

Clear signaling reduces the downtimes of your machine or system. Benefit from the versatile combination options of our new PSD product range.

PC configuration tool for the Serial Port Adapters (SPA)

PC configuration tool for the Serial Port Adapters (SPA)

Convenient and easy configuration of Serial Port Adapters (SPA). Your specific requirements and frequently used settings can be saved as a template.

Sercos III bus couplers for the control cabinet

Sercos III bus couplers for the control cabinet

Do you want to integrate I/Os into Sercos III networks? Not a problem with the new Inline Sercos III bus couplers.

IO-Link master for the control cabinet

IO-Link master for the control cabinet

Are you looking for seamless communication right up to the sensor or actuator in your application? The new Inline IO-Link master is the ideal solution as it can be used directly in the control cabinet.

New generation of AS-Interface gateways for Profibus

New generation of AS-Interface gateways for Profibus

Integrate AS-Interface networks easily into a Profibus DP system - No problem with the AS-Interface gateways from Phoenix Contact.

Strain gauge measurement terminals for IP20

Strain gauge measurement terminals for IP20

Need to acquire strain gauge signals precisely and extremely fast - not a problem for the new IP20 I/O terminal.

Signal acquisition in extremely harsh ambient conditions

Signal acquisition in extremely harsh ambient conditions

Maximum system availability thanks to Rugged Line - now also available as Profinet IO device

Extended scope of functions for SMCS switches

Extended scope of functions for SMCS switches

Fulfill the increasing realtime requirements in industrial networks innovatively via Plug and Play.

PROFIsafe I/O modules

PROFIsafe I/O modules

Safety technology is changing. At the end of 2009, the new EU Machinery Directive will take effect. For this reason, all machine and system engineers must become familiar with the new requirements.

Service Pack 2 for AUTOMATIONWORX Software Suite 1.40

Service Pack 2 for AUTOMATIONWORX Software Suite 1.40

Service Pack 2 for AUTOMATIONWORX Software Suite 1.40 is now available for downloading.

ILC 170 ETH 2TX - The new small control system in the 100 performance class

ILC 170 ETH 2TX - The new small control system in the 100 performance class

The ILC 170 ETH 2TX, our new small control system of the 100 performance class with a pluggable parameterization memory (SD card) and 2 Ethernet ports.

Fieldline Master module for IO Link supports seamless communication down to the lowest field level

Fieldline Master module for IO Link supports seamless communication down to the lowest field level

Via the Fieldline Modular FLM IOL 4 DI 4 M 12 device in IP65/67, IO-Link-capable sensors and actuators can simply be integrated into the higher level control system, making seamless communication down to the lowest field level possible.

Managed MCS switches are now even easier to configure

Managed MCS switches are now even easier to configure

With the replaceable configuration memory FL MEM PLUG, on which all device settings are stored, the "FL Switch MCS" managed compact switches from Phoenix Contact are even easier to configure and quicker to start up.

Cost-effective automation with minicontrollers from Phoenix Contact

Cost-effective automation with minicontrollers from Phoenix Contact

Highly communicative, powerful and scalable - perfect for the automation of small and medium-sized machines.

Getting started with IEC 61131 programming for free

Getting started with IEC 61131 programming for free

PC WORX EXPRESS - programming and parameterization now made even easier

RFC 470 PN 3TX - powerful compact control system for highest requirements

RFC 470 PN 3TX - powerful compact control system for highest requirements

The new RFC 470 PN 3TX compact control system completes the control system portfolio of Phoenix Contact and supports all relevant communication protocols such as Interbus, Ethernet and Profinet.

Easy planning of wireless systems in industrial environments

Easy planning of wireless systems in industrial environments

Determining the optimum quantity and position of wireless modules quickly and easily.

Smart managed gigabit switches, now also with glass fiber ports

Smart managed gigabit switches, now also with glass fiber ports

Excellent realtime properties for use in PROFINET RT networks.

New components for Lon®-based building automation

New components for Lon®-based building automation

Profit from the advantages of the global LonMark® standard and let our new controllers convince you.

Fieldline Wireless IO supports frequency planning

Fieldline Wireless IO supports frequency planning

Interference-free parallel operation is guaranteed, especially to WLAN.

New PROFINET IO bus coupler for IP65/67 protection

New PROFINET IO bus coupler for IP65/67 protection

Create true value added for your application with the new Fieldline Modular PROFINET-IO bus couplers.

Proven performance and future security of PROFINET IRT

Proven performance and future security of PROFINET IRT

The convincing feature of PROFINET IRT in the area of complex machine and system structures compared to other Ethernet realtime systems is its better performance.

New line skipping solution for a combination of various I/O stations

New line skipping solution for a combination of various I/O stations

With the I/O systems from Phoenix Contact you have all your options open for a simple expansion from the control cabinet into the field.

New local bus device for signal acquisition directly in the field

New local bus device for signal acquisition directly in the field

Temperature and resistance measurements can now be carried out even faster from mechanical and plant engineering to process automation.

Remote control with Resy+ from Phoenix Contact

Remote control with Resy+ from Phoenix Contact

AUTOMATIONWORX for Remote Systems (Resy+) now also enables sending and receiving SMS.

Only by Phoenix Contact: Switches with gigabit technology on all ports

Only by Phoenix Contact: Switches with gigabit technology on all ports

Ethernet networks are expanded quickly and economically with the Factory Line Switches.

Analog all-round talents - The new Inline Block I/O modules

Analog all-round talents - The new Inline Block I/O modules

Cost-effective acquisition of I/O signals with the compact Inline Block IO analog modules.

Flexible in every way: Operating & monitoring devices from Phoenix Contact

Flexible in every way: Operating & monitoring devices from Phoenix Contact

Increase the productivity of your machine or system by using our high-performance operating & monitoring devices.

PHOENIX PROFINET Competence Center certifies PROFINET installers and engineers

PHOENIX PROFINET Competence Center certifies PROFINET installers and engineers

Further success for PROFINET, important step for Phoenix Contact

Highly modular range of controllers with PROFINET I/O controller

Highly modular range of controllers with PROFINET I/O controller

Implement distributed automation solutions in higher performance ranges with our PROFINET I/O controller.

Control engineering for the future: ILC 370 ETH 2TX-IB

Control engineering for the future: ILC 370 ETH 2TX-IB

The new controller in the Inline system is a true communication system: With its controller performance, the ILC 370 ETH-2TX-IB is particularly suited for applications in the medium to upper performance range.

Axioline - Realtime I/O<BR> The fastest I/O system in the world

Axioline - Realtime I/O
The fastest I/O system in the world

Axioline is the realtime I/O system which is able to meet all your requirements in terms of the fastest possible response times and efficient production.

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