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S E C U R IT Y – FA CT S A N D F I G U R E S Fatal accidents Functional safety 36,560 Lives lost on U.S. roads (2018) 125,300 Preventable injury-related deaths occurred in homes and communities (2018) 4,414 Preventable work deaths (2017) $161.5 billion Total work injury costs (2017) Cybercrime 191 days On average, an attack stays undetected 54% Increase in the number of new malware variants for mobile devices (2018) $2.4 million The average cost of a malware attack on a company 83% Of global infosec respondents experienced phishing attacks (2018) 80,000 Cyberattacks per day or 30 million attacks per year (2018) 14 seconds A new organization will fall victim to ransomware (2019) 34% Government documents/ beneﬁ ts Lightning protection 24 Florida’s average of negative ground-to-cloud lightning fl ashes per square mile 2 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine Sources of identity theft Distribution of captured data as a percentage (2018) 14% Phone or utilities 17% Credit card 44 average number of lightning strikes worldwide per second 232 lightning strikes per year over 1 km2 on Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela (place with the most frequent lightning strikes in the world) Venezuela

Dan Schaffer Senior Product Marketing Manager Networking and Security E D ITO R I A L Viruses affect machines too Dear readers, As we all know, viruses are a big topic these days. But unfortunately COVID-19 isn’t the only virus we need to worry about, especially in the industrial world. Computer viruses and other malware are no longer just an IT problem...they have made their way to the factory floor and into industrial control systems all over the world. If you remember hearing the term “Stuxnet” a few years ago, you know exactly what I’m talking about. But to make matters even worse, it’s not just viruses we need to worry about. Any security threat, whether it’s intentional or accidental, can cause massive problems in a control network. These problems range from nuisances like lost data to costly down- time, safety hazards...or even a complete loss of control. For that reason, cybersecurity is a huge topic, especially for control networks, be- cause they are the communication backbone of so many critical processes. Utilities, oil & gas, water treatment, and industrial manufacturing all rely on networking to make everything run smoothly. People today are confronted with completely new threats to our networked world, and this issue of UPDATE takes an in-depth look at the topic. We meet the challeng- es presented by cyberspace with a plethora of measures, from hardware and software development to holistic consulting services. This provides 360° comprehensive protec- tion for our customers. We’re not only looking at security in the cyber world, but in the physical world as well. Video monitoring is more important than ever before (see page 36). We also took a look at how EV batteries are tested for reliability (see page 30). The good news is, the right security measures can only enhance safety and reliability within control systems. And there are lots of things users can do to protect control net- works. We hope you enjoy reading this issue and maybe learn a thing or two! The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 3

The honeycomb is considered the most stable of all the geometries in the animal kingdom. Its structure provides security for an entire “state” What makes computer networks truly secure? An interview with Dr. Lutz Jänicke 10 Cybersecurity The network guardian What motivation is actually behind the attackers on computer networks? And where do these sinister people come from? | 10 The data bodyguards You’re not getting in here. But actually, our colleagues at Cyber Security Berlin are very likeable. And real “customer whisperers,” too… | 14 4 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

P I O N E E R S Safety at doors and gates is what it’s all about at ASO Safety GmbH 22 Operator safety is critical in wind turbines 18 Cybersecurity for utilities 26 Nobody can get past this video surveillance solution undetected 36 SAFE BATTERIES Hellish journey for lith- ium-ion batteries High-performance loads for the propulsion systems of the future — under controlled conditions | 30 SECURE SPACE Video box of all trades It’s the universal genius between camera and headquarters | 36 SAFE WIND TURBINES Safety, security, and sustainability Three pillars that enable the wind industry to grow | 18 SECURE SYSTEMS Sensitive bouncers Who says PCB connection technology has to be boring? It all depends on the product! | 22 SECURE NETWORKS Understanding NERC CIP compliance solutions Improving physical and cybersecurity at power plants | 26 Editorial | 03 From the industry | 06 Behind the scenes | 40 Legal information | 43 Preview | 43 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 5

F R O M T H E I N D U S T RY New coalition says offshore wind could power 10% of the world’s energy demand By 2050, the Ocean Renew- able Energy Action Coalition (OREAC) envisions 1,400 GW of offshore wind globally. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vision’s purpose is to drive decarbonization and green economic recovery. OREAC’s vision extends much further than current offshore wind forecasts; however, given the resource potential and technol- ogy innovation, OREAC believes it is entirely possible. If this vision is achieved, offshore wind could provide roughly 24 million years of employment by 2050. This increase in jobs would play a signifi cant role in economic recovery from the COVID-19- induced recession. OREAC’s vision corresponds to the Ocean Panel’s call for ocean- based climate action: “a sus- tainable ocean economy, where effective protection, sustain- able production and equitable prosperity go hand-in-hand.” If the goal of 1,400 GW of offshore wind capacity is reached, “it would power one-tenth of global electricity demand while saving over 3 billion tonnes of CO2 per year, equal to taking 800 million cars off the road.” OREAC plans to share its roadmap later this year, which will defi ne the actions necessary to reach the 1,400 GW goal. https://www.renewableenergyworld. com/2020/06/08/new-coalition- says-offshore-wind-could-power- 10-of-worlds-energy-demand/ Nokia: Top 5G use cases for the enterprise and consumers Nokia researched to determine the future value for 5G on both the enterprise and consumer sides. Both sides are excited to experience the power of 5G and although this research was con- ducted before the pandemic, COVID-19 only highlighted the value of 5G more. As physical distancing and remote work become a new normal, the need for 5G will become stronger. According to its fi ndings, the enterprise side is more familiar with 5G capabilities when com- pared to consumers. A majority of enterprise professionals plan to implement 5G into their businesses in the near future, but availability is holding them back. On the other hand, only half of the consumer respon- dents had any level of familiari- ty with 5G, although most found it appealing. The two cases that both sides could agree 5G would provide major value in are video and fi xed wireless access. There are several capabilities with video: surveillance moni- toring, video streaming, video chat, or video detection and alerting. Fixed wireless access can provide value by offering widespread connectivity across the globe. This is especially important when looking at 6 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine areas currently without Internet access, who may need a con- nection for remote schooling or work. https://www.techrepublic.com/ article/nokia-top-5g-use-cases-for- the-enterprise-and-consumers/

F R O M T H E I N D U S T RY Here’s how a new machine learning software can beef up cloud-based databases In early June, a Purdue Univer- sity-led group of data scientists introduced a solution called OPTIMUSCLOUD. “The new software technology, which runs with a database server, harnesses machine learning to create algorithms to improve the efficiency of virtual machine se- lection and options for database management systems.” This software could potentially help in crunching research data on remote data centers, which has become especially important during the pandemic. OPTIMUSCLOUD is working with Amazon’s AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure while utilizing Amazon’s AWS cloud computing. The software’s many applications include but are not limited to: safety for self-driving vehicles, healthcare and IoT infrastructures in farms and factories, and running simulations on the spread of COVID-19. The Purdue University professor states, “Even the best data centers [today] run at lower than 50% utilization and so the costs that are passed down to end-users are hugely inflated.” Fortunately, OPTIMUSCLOUD can analyze hundreds of options and select the best fit based on cost. https://www.techrepublic.com/ article/heres-how-a-new-ma- chine-learning-software-can-beef- up-cloud-based-databases/ Report: Most companies unaware of third-party IoT security measures According to a study conducted by the Ponemon Institute and Shared Assessments, “Only 37% of ‘high performer’ organizations monitor the risk of IoT devices used by third parties.” The use and deployment of IoT devices are becoming increasingly popular across businesses’ supply chains. Along with only 37% monitoring third-party IoT exposure, 61% predicted IoT-related data loss. There are a few issues that are making IoT data breaches more common among companies: steep expansion in IoT devices, lack of a centralized IoT risk management program, and a lack of involvement amongst senior authority. The use of IoT devices is expected to climb in years to come, meaning companies should look to improve awareness and security to protect themselves from major breaches. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-most-companies-unaware-of-third-par- ty-iot-security-measures/ Verizon gets its first 5G laptop in Lenovo’s Flex 5G Starting June 18, Verizon customers will be able to purchase Lenovo’s first 5G-capable PC, the Flex 5G. Coming in at $1,400, this is the first time a U.S. carrier is selling a laptop capable of utilizing 5G networks. The laptop features a 14-inch full HD touch display, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, along with a screen that can fold into a tablet. At launch, the Flex 5G can tap into Verizon’s 5G network active in parts of 35 cities around the U.S. To utilize full capabilities of 5G on this device, customers must be on Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband Connected Device Plan, which runs $30/month for existing Verizon customers. The 5G plan allows users to access unlimited 5G millimeter-wave data, hotspot, and 4K streaming in areas where the services are offered. https://www.cnet.com/news/verizon-gets-its-first-5g-laptop-in-lenovos-flex-5g/ The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 7

The network guardian When data needs to be secure, it’s his finest hour. Dr. Lutz Jänicke is responsible for the security of products and solutions at Phoenix Contact. An interview about castles, slouch hats, mafia, and motivation. D r. Lutz Jänicke is actually an electrical engineer by na- ture. But while doing his doctorate and postgraduate work, he stumbled upon the topic. In the meantime, he has become an internationally renowned expert on data secu- rity, and the very first person to go to at Phoenix Contact when it comes to the systemic protection of networks. Appropriately, the interview was held in the old castle and palace complex of Bad Pyrmont. è Dr. Jänicke, are we safe and secure here? (chuckles) Well, maybe 1,000 years ago. But how were castles attacked in the past? They fired, stormed, laid siege, and even- tually dug tunnels to bring down the walls. In other words, they looked for weak points. This is no different today than it was 1,000 years ago. Security was and is not a technical issue, but a process issue. The important thing is that there is no gap. è Once you set up security once, you’re secure for good? No, it’s an ongoing process. You have to consider beforehand how to organize your defense in such a way that you are pre- pared for as many eventualities as possible. And then the de- fense needs to be as many steps ahead of the attacker as possi- ble. In the Middle Ages you had years to do this. Today it has to be done more quickly. Errors often occur in classical patterns. When programming, you also rely on your colleagues having done their job well. If mistakes creep into a labor division, these are the open gates for an attack. The four eyes principle helps in this respect. As with classical castle construction, the defense concept needs to be in place from the very beginning. This is what we mean by security by design. This is labor-intensive, annoying for creative minds, and also expensive. In the end, you end up with a product that doesn’t even look different from an unsafe product, just more expensive. You have to make an argument from that standpoint first. The legislature is helping with the critical infrastructure. Or look at your our own bitter experience of production downtimes. This can quickly cost several million euros, and can even lead to mas- sive loss of customers due to inability to deliver or corporate col- lapse. This is referred to as “saving at the wrong end.” The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 à 11

But you also need the real environment to test your tools, and with it, the defense. If you let such tools haunt your house, how- ever, things can happen in our networked environment that we just can’t control. So we are very careful. But the goal needs to be that our networks can withstand it. è We live in an increasingly networked world. But we only think about safety after something has already happened. Is that an accurate perception? Many smaller companies actually act in this way, which is very critical. Larger companies are usually much more cautious. The IT at Phoenix Contact, for example, is always alert. For exam- ple, production is completely decoupled from the normal office network. è What made Phoenix Contact start to think about things like this? We started in 2002 at the Berlin startup Innominate with the topic of mobile firewalls, but quickly advanced into the field of industrial automation. Phoenix Contact then took over Innom- inate in 2008. However, the Phoenix Contact Group can’t only rely on fire- walls; we also need to consider data security in all its processes. My job is to democratize the topic of security to a certain extent. We make training programs, educate people, develop tools. Ev- eryone who writes software has to face the issue of security and follow certain guidelines. è Is the overall threat situation increasing? Definitely. Statistics from our industry are difficult to obtain, but the damage reported to the FBI from cybersecurity incidents in the U.S. has increased tenfold over the last 10 years, from 2008 to 2018, from 200 million to 2 billion dollars. These are absolutely realistic figures. è Who are the bad guys? And what are their motives? There are all kinds of different attackers. There’s the individu- al who acts, but the damage usually isn’t that enormous. This can be for anarchic motives, but also for very tangible economic reasons. Malware that can actually be purchased is often used, which is also common in apps. Then there are commercial organizations where you can buy high-quality attacks for money, such as service providers for or- ganized crime in Russia. And you hear of Chinese groups acting upon behalf of the state. The result would be a limbo. And then there are the state actors, such as the NSA, the Chi- nese People’s Army, or our very own Bundeswehr, which is also in preparation mode. You can get an idea of the alleged people involved by reading the time stamps of the server activities. Shockingly often, you’ll find matching times from a very specific time zone. Even cyber-pirates keep regular office hours. è How do you train your cyber defenses when you’re one of the “good guys” yourself? How can you get the tools you need if you yourself aren’t an attacker? You don’t have to go the Darknet or anything. Even the NSA publishes tools from time to time. You can just download them. Or buy it on eBay for 10 dollars. You’re also allowed to use them in Germany for laboratory purposes in your own environment, but not for attack purposes in the open field. 12 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

I N D E M A N D è How does cybersecurity harmonize with classic industry and conventional IT? Quite well, actually. We are the experts for our specialized field. This is generally appreciated in IT. The situation is often quite different in production. Usually there’s no one in charge of security. When a machine is set up, nobody thinks about how it will be cleanly integrated into the network. The last thing they’re going to moan about is why the controller isn’t connected. There’s still a lot of “pulling strings” to be done. But in financial controlling, we are usually looked at as just a cost factor. That’s not half bad. You can do without. We often suffer very large damages, but these are quite rare. Therefore, everyone believes that it won’t affect their company. è In which fields is Phoenix Contact active when it comes to cybersecurity? We are active both in our own company and with customers. This helps in both directions, because it also increases our understanding of consulting in the production areas. And our new certifications show that we can competently map and offer all processes, including stocktaking, installation, commissioning, and training. This is TÜV-tested, quite literally. We have just completed and successfully passed a very complex, multi-stage certification process with TÜV Süd. This shows how seriously we really take this. è In your opinion, what does the future hold for companies when it comes to security? In principle, it can be assumed that the massively growing threat will put management under pressure. In the supply chain, customers are putting more pressure on since security is increasingly becoming an issue in supplier evaluation. Legislatively, new rules are also inevitable. è Openness and privacy — isn’t the network protection industry itself becoming too invested in exaggerating privacy when it comes to cyberattacks? It’s a question of culture. It is true that an exchange about threats and attacks that have occurred is important for everyone. Companies that aren’t listed on the stock exchange already communicate quite openly here. Concealment is downright harmful. But if, for example, a DAX company reports a successful attack, then share values will also fall. But even here, the way of thinking about it is slowly changing. Everyone is being attacked. It isn’t a sign of weakness. Only those who do not act are acting negligently. And those claiming they haven’t been attacked probably just didn’t notice the attack. è Does that also apply to Phoenix Contact? Of course. If we, with our importance on the market, are NOT attacked by certain states from Southeast Asia for the purpose of industrial espionage, then we would have done something wrong. We also constantly educate ourselves in daily defensive combat, so we’re training for ourselves as well as for our cus- tomers.  www.phoenixcontact.com/mGuard “Being attacked doesn’t mean you’ve done a bad job. Not fending them off means you’ve done a bad job.” Dr. Lutz Jänicke The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 13

T hey were a startup. Young, bold, successful. And somehow they’re still a startup, albeit as part of the Phoenix Contact Group. Cyber Security Berlin has retained its independence. You notice that immediately when you knock on their door in Berlin-Adlershof. Or better yet, ring the bell. Modern facade, cool reception. And then it’s over for good. Anyone who wants to continue from this point will have an escort. Because things are not so casual in Richard-Willstätter- Straße. When it comes to data security and cybercrime, there is no need for it. “Of course we follow the latest cyberattacks closely,” Kilian Golm tells us in conversation. The latest victim is a company that is itself active in the field of data security. “But there’s no gloating,” emphasizes the General Manager of the Berlin-based Phoenix Contact subsidiary. “This incident clearly shows us how much the threat of cybercrime has increased in the meantime.” With m to the breakthrough The Berlin-based company started out in 2001 as a typical startup with four employees, located at the innovation location in Adlershof from the very beginning. It all started with the idea of making business travelers’ data more secure. But soon the newcomers got their bearings and devoted their attention to communication in industrial networks. “We developed industrial security at a time when no one else had it on their radar,” says General Manager Kilian Golm. “This has granted us customer relationships, some of which still last to this day. Trust is an existential factor in the security business.” Martin Dickopp is one of the people who has been with the company almost from the beginning: “One of the foundations of our success was the development of the mGuard products and solutions,” the security expert explains. “These hardware and software components are practically a mobile firewall. Hence the m for mobile. However, these do not intervene in systems and play an active role, but rather act as an invisible device in the background to monitor security; in other words, we always act in stealth mode.” The idea became a success story, the technology was registered for patents, and their former customer, Phoenix Contact, took over the startup in 2008. In 2016, the Berlin-based company was then renamed Phoenix Contact Cyber Security. Today, the à 2008 Takeover by Phoenix Contact 2001 Founded as a startup 40 employees 100s of security vulnerabilities documented daily The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 15

C Y B E R S E C U R IT Y Working ringside Every software has security vulnerabilities. Given the complexity of today’s systems, this can no longer be avoided. It is crucial that these gaps are closed up as quickly as possible once they become known. This is where our own Product Security Incident Response Team, PSIRT for short, works exclusively for the products in the mGuard family. This rapid response force sifts through and analyzes possible security gaps on a daily basis. And if you think that would be a cause for boredom, just know that hundreds of security vulnerabilities are discovered and documented every day! After filtering which messages involve their own products, the experts analyze the effects the gap can have, sometimes down to the source code level. If the message is identified as a serious threat, the highest priority level is given and every effort is made to rectify the situation immediately. If, on the other hand, the threat is not time-critical, say if only one of the many security walls has fallen, then a security patch will be applied with the next regular update to close this gap. “This work in the background constitutes the actual quality in our safety management,” explains Martin Dickopp. “Our customers’ networks stay secure without them having to worry, because we work discreetly in the background.” Cyber fighters in the shadows... Arms race If you want to protect data, you need to think internation- ally. After land, air, sea, and space, cyberspace is now becoming a battleground Phoenix Contact subsidiary has a good 40 employees. The Berlin location develops and improves security software, and customer support staff work on integrated solutions including training, while the mGuard hardware is assembled in Bad Pyrmont. Everyone is vulnerable The “mGuard” network security devices have functionalities that support router, firewall, Virtual Private Network(VPN), Quality of Service (QoS), and intrusion detection. The scope of services is complemented by a highly scalable device management software. “mGuard has more than 1,000 configuration options, and is therefore one of the most complex products in the entire Phoenix Contact portfolio,” explains Martin Dickopp with confidence. “An absolute protection,” says Dickopp, “doesn’t exist anyway. Everyone is vulnerable. But we try to make the level of intrusion so high that the effort for an attacker becomes too much to bother with.” “Cybersecurity shouldn’t come at the end of a development cycle — it should come at the beginning.” Kilian Golm 16 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

In principle, the cyber bodyguards distinguish between two types of attack. Some are random, spreading out in every direction and attacking any network they encounter. The others are targeted cyberattacks. These are either staged by private hackers who, with sporting ambition, pounce on firewalls and security concepts to demonstrate their own finesse. Or it may be organized groups with criminal intentions or even state actors. “In our threat analyses, which we prepare for our customers, we look at attackers with different resources,” says Kilian Golm, describing the service concept of Cyber Security, which is integrated into the security the service portfolio of comprehensive corporate Group. mGuard The hardware is assembled at the Bad Pyrmont site Research in twilight If you want to fight properly, you have to know who you’re up against. So do gangsters and slouch hats come and go on Richard-Willstätter-Straße? Martin Dickopp has to smile: “No, it’s nothing that dramatic. But it’s true, we also attend hacker conferences, do research in more difficult-to-access parts of the Internet, and exchange information in forums and communities.” Anyone who wants to can have the Berlin experts carry out a mock attack on their supposedly secure company network. “Find the gap” is the motto around here. Who needs the protection of professional data bodyguards? “As a matter of fact, every business does. Our customers range from small, family-owned machine builders to large industrial companies worldwide. And of course, our own company. Cyber-crime knows no boundaries,” Golm stresses. “Cybersecurity is a constant process, not a one- time procedure. You have to think of security as a system — security by design. Today’s companies and technologies should consider security in their products, as well as in their production facilities, from the very start — not see it as the last safety check at the end of its development and graft it onto the system.” (lo)  phoenixcontact.com/mGuard The most famous cyberattacks The list of security incidents in industry is growing longer all the time. One of the most famous was the Stuxnet attack of 2010, which had specifically affected SCADA systems. The virus Industroyer caused a sensation in 2016, and one year later, Triton specifically pounced on safety controllers. WannaCry was a ransomware that had infested over 230,000 systems by 2017. URGENT/11 is a security vulnerability that became known in the summer of 2019, affecting over 2 billion industrial devices worldwide, and against which customers can protect themselves with the help of the mGuard product family. The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 17

T he high standards for the design of a wind turbine gen- erator and the quality-oriented manufacturing process- es, in combination with high skilled commissioning and servicing teams, enable this industry to face the growing de- mand of renewable energy and ensure a reliable energy source for the United States. Industry facts There are now nearly 60,000 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 110,000 MW operating. Over the past decade, U.S. wind power has more than tripled and has become the largest renewable energy in the country. Today, more than 120,000 U.S. workers are supporting one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. A rapidly growing number of installed turbines scaling from 2 MW to 4 MW and an increase in rotor size from approximately 100 m to 150 m over the last 10 years have put a demand on pro- duction components and materials to help reduce the levelized cost of energy. The life expectancy of a wind turbine is about 20 years, over which it must operate reliably and safely, under haz- ardous stormy conditions. The reliable, safe, and benefi cial op- eration of these wind turbines requires additional use of smart sensors and data-monitoring devices with the right algorithmic software to detect a critical failure in an early stage to prevent or avoid a dangerous situation. Our mission As a partner in the wind industry over the last decade, Phoenix Contact developed key technologies to increase the effi ciency, safety, and security of these systems. Reliable power supplies, robust surge protection, functional safety as a standalone or controller solution, and several monitoring solutions are just a few examples of these technologies. Phoenix Contact is also working closely with technology partners like WindESCo and channel partners like Motion Industries for the retrofi tting mar- ket. The target is to provide innovative monitoring technologies and system protection upgrades to optimize existing wind tur- bines. Technical hazards Depending on the location, wind turbine generators are exposed to completely different loads. Various wind and weather situa- tions affect the operational safety and the service life of a wind turbine generator. Therefore, it is important to monitor contin- uously critical signals such as rotation speed, acceleration, wind speed/direction, and energy productions. Drivetrain vibration/ temperature, hydraulic pressure, and critical system feedbacks from the yaw, pitch, and brake system are also relevant to put the turbine during an emergency event into a fail-safe state. To ensure the safety of employees in wind turbine generators, the towers must be illuminated safely. To this end, Phoenix Con- tact offers a tower lighting system using maintenance-free LED lights. The LED lights are supplied centrally by an uninterrupt- ible power supply (UPS) installed in the tower base. Even before climbing the tower, the service technician can fi nd out the state of the UPS and the batteries. The powerful LED modules conform to international standards, and can also be used in the nacelle or hub of a wind turbine. They provide good luminous intensity even at low temperatures. The lights have a service life of 50,000 hours, so they generally do not have to be replaced. Due to the low current consumption of the LED technology, the lights also function as emergency lighting. In the event of power failure, a central battery continues to power the lights for up to 90 minutes. This will allow the service technician to exit the tower of the wind turbine generator safely. During the past decade, wind power has tripled in the U.S. 20 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

Maintaining the wind turbines is a hazard- ous occupation, but there are many systems available to improve operator safety Natural hazards Wind turbines are exposed to the most varied climatic and en- vironmental infl uences. Therefore, Phoenix Contact developed the Blade Intelligence system, which can monitor the effects different weather conditions to the wind turbine blades. The buildup of ice on the rotor blades for example, must be detected reliably to avoid endangering people in the surroundings and within the system itself. Thunderstorm lightning represents a high-energy phenomenon that can cause fatal damage to the structure of the wind turbine generator. The wind load on the rotor blades affects the service life of the system. Precisely determining these loads enables you to improve the operation and maintenance of the system. The blade intelligence system includes various sensors that provide data on adverse environmental factors affecting your wind tur- bine generator. Strain sensors on the roots of the rotor blades provide information on tensile and torsional loads. With these, you can build up a long-term record of the wear, relevant wind load on the rotor, as well as a pitch adjustment of the blades controlled in real time. This makes it possible to optimize the effi ciency and minimize the bearing and material load. Light- ning strike sensors installed on the lightning conductors mea- sure the frequency and strength of lightning strikes, helping to estimate damage and optimize maintenance cycles. The system control data is made available via the shared, compact evaluation unit, which improves the operation and recording of the load conditions. Wind turbines are subject to extreme weather conditions important to protect the asset against threats both physical and electronic. Therefore, the North American Electric Reliability Corpora- tion (NERC) has established Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards to ensure minimum cybersecurity requirements for generators of electric power on the bulk electric power sys- tem (see page 26). The wind farm network must satisfy increasingly stringent requirements. Operators, operational management, and ser- vice personnel all place different demands on online access. Well-proven network equipment and their appropriate settings are required to ensure the safe, consistent, and uninterrupted operations of the wind farm. Take advantage of Phoenix Con- tact’s wide product portfolio of wireless access points, security routers, and media converters to achieve these goals. Phoenix Contact also provides the required infrastructure equipment like network switches and smart camera boxes to en- able the physical security, like access control and surveillance in your wind farm (see page 36). System safety Functional safety and monitoring devices are integral to every part of the wind turbine, both in terms of hardware and software. With its comprehensive portfolio of safety products and services, like the high performance PLCnext safety controller and multi- functional safety relays, for every area and every size of turbine or plant, Phoenix Contact offers the right solution for designing your wind energy application in accordance to the latest safety and security standards. Our product and safety experts provide support with products and advice in all phases from planning to startup or even retrofi tting to protect the investment.  Security hazards Wind turbines are not only exposed to the forces of nature nonstop but are also often located in remote locations. It is By Heinrich Dyck – Business Development Manager, Wind Energy, Phoenix Contact USA The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 21

The SKEDD connection technology makes solderless connections possible Norbert Pewny and Dennis Mettner are in charge of the new gate controller C losing is part of their job, but project manager Norbert Pewny and hardware developer Dennis Mettner are not at all closed off when it comes to the latest product from their ranks: “With Drico 2.0, we have achieved an unprecedented level of fl exibility on the market,” says Pewny, summarizing the advantages of the new gate controller. The two experts work at ASO Safety Solutions in Lippstadt. The company is one of the leading developers, manufacturers, and distribu- tors of security solutions for doors, gates, and machine building. Around 170 employees work here and at locations in the U.S. and China on solutions for conveying technology, lifting and access technology, industrial truck technology, and the safety, sensors, and controls sector. The gate is a machine In the latter area, ASO manufactures three large product groups that ensure that moving door and gate elements don’t get out of hand: safety contact strips, safety contact buffers, and safety contact mats. What they all have in common is a control unit that collects the data from the sensors and transmits necessary commands to the system or vehicle controller. It sounds simple, but it is full of technological challenges when it comes down to the details. Because what is most im- portant is signal acquisition and processing that are reliable and as fast as possible. Who wants a fast-moving roller shutter to turn into a guillotine when it closes? Dennis Mettner shows what’s important for the safety contact strips used here at the bottom edge of the gates: “Contact strips are attached to the “We look at a gate like a machine. With the same strict safety regulations.” Norbert Pewny, Hardware Developer, ASO Safety fl exible rubber elements. If they touch each other, such as when the door meets resistance, the system control switches the drive off at lightning speed, the motor stops, and the door comes to a halt.” Project manager and electrical engineer Norbert Pewny adds: “We look at a gate like a machine. That’s why the same strict safety regulations apply.” Machine stopper ASO knows all about this, because their contact mats and bum- pers ensure that even machines in operation have the right man- ners when they come into close contact with their human oper- ators. This becomes clear, for example, in the case of the contact buffers, which might be the bumpers that are attached to the moving portals of large CNC milling machines. These gantries are mounted onto a machine table on which the workpiece, say The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 à 23

Dennis Mettner is a developer at ASO Safety a wooden plate, is fixed. The tools for machining are mounted on the portal, moving on rails. Controlled by a machining program, the portal moves in such a way that the moving tools, such as drills or milling machines, can be activated at the right places on the plate. If an operator now gets in the way of the heavy gantry, accidents could happen. However, large-area barriers would get in the way of the space required by a production facility or workshop. But by using bumpers, the controller reacts with lightning speed to unplanned contact and stops the heavy machine. Domestic production When walking through production, it’s surprising to notice that ASO manufactures most of the elements itself. Long conveyor lines run through production; the rubber elements are also produced here, and their development is precisely controlled. “Our vertical range of manufacturing is one of our arguments that wins us customers,” reports Mettner. “It is precisely this that High-quality profile production in the home town of Lippstadt If the contact strips touch, switching occurs at lightning speed 24 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

S E C U R E S Y S T E M S Plugging instead of soldering The developers have implemented central functions of the gate controller using classic PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors. In order to allow additional functions such as brake choppers and relays, rotary transducers, or thermal switches, ASO relies on SKEDD direct connectors: until now, electronics manufacturers had to connect the connection technology to the PCB in an irreversible soldering process. Plugging instead of soldering – and reversibly at that! With SKEDD direct connection technology, this mounting process is no longer neces- sary. Only the corresponding plated-through holes need to be provided during the PCB manufacturing process. The connectors are inserted directly into the plated-through holes of the PCB by hand, without soldering, and interlocked with body-bound rivets, which makes them reversible. In this way, the PCB does not become thermally loaded again. “This allows us to add certain com- ponents after the fact or simply omit them in fi nal assembly, depending on the device design,” explains Dennis Mettner. 480 gate controller variants are possible with SKEDD direct connectors allows us to respond individually to every customer request. Our customers are mainly from industry and the manufacturing sec- tor, where custom-made products are quite commonplace.” It is precisely this fl exibility that is also the focus of the ex- change between the two experts and the Phoenix Contact ex- perts. The gate controls are available in different performance classes with correspondingly scaled functional equipment. “The upper performance range we offer includes gates that are used very frequently, such as those with several drives, induction loops for control when starting up conveyor vehicles, or with our own signal light system,” explains Pewny. “The more complex the overall system is, the more important safety-related func- tions become. The functionality of the controller must keep pace accordingly. The basic idea behind developing the new control system was to achieve the most transparent hardware scaling possible, the benefi ts of which our customers can immediately understand.” The respective hardware equipment carries out central functions of horizontally or vertically opening gates, depending on the features. These include controlling frequency converters and three-phase motors to open and close the gates, safety functions such as photoelectric barriers or dead man’s switches, and additional features such as thermal switches, wireless receivers, position encoders, or LC displays. And of course, this area also includes possible electronic access control in numerous variants. Gentle thanks to the module option The more sensors a gate controller has, the more sensitively it reacts to signals from the operator. Mettner and his development team use SKEDD direct connectors from Phoenix Contact to connect the drive-relevant functions. The modular system includes a total of nine different PCB layouts, enabling developers to scale the scope of functions of their gate controller precisely. Hundreds of combinations are possible, which the automated doormen from Lippstadt are supposed to make more and more precise. The more gentle the entrance, the more secure and comfortable the user feels. (lo)  asosafety.com The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 25

T he Internet revolution has changed and improved many processes. However, like all revolutions, it has as many detractors as defenders. There are both positive and negative attributes that impact the social, political, and eco- nomic aspects. One example that can affect the entire chain is the Indus- trial Internet of Things (IIoT), also known as “Smart Industry” and similar to the German project called “Industrie 4.0.” This concept is making a fully automated industrial world a reality. Imagine complete industrial production plants like power or wa- ter providing services automatically, connected to the Internet, and all operating without any human intervention. The biggest impact falls within the political spectrum, as cyberspace becomes a new expanded nation without borders, created without any absolute laws. The Internet revolution has facilitated the diffusion of power, and not from one state to another. This power falls outside the control of even the most powerful governments, and these entities must learn to share it with others that may be difficult to control. In this scenar- io, consider the risk and possible conse- quences that a cyberattack could cause to power plants connected to the Internet. NERC CIP standards The NERC CIP plan is a set of standards developed to secure all physical and cyber assets. The federal government has estab- lished this plan as mandatory and enforceable for registered owners and operators of North America’s bulk electric system (BES). The plan covers assets like control centers, BES trans- mission and generation facilities, black start resources, special protection systems, and load-shedding. The responsible entity must name a CIP Senior Manager (CSM), a single authority with full responsibility for leading and managing the implementation of and continuous adherence to requirements within NERC CIP. The current NERC CIP set, version 6, consists of 11 listed stan- dards and a series of requirements mainly covering the protec- tion of physical and cyber security. Additionally, these standards incorporate the basics of critical asset identification, employee awareness and training, emergency preparedness and response, à Unfortunately, there are malicious and unethical people who could use their knowledge and resources to attack a na- tion-state by targeting its electric utili- ty. Although it’s scary to think about, we must keep in mind that it is feasible, as proven by the Russians in the cyberattack against Ukraine’s power grid that caused outages all over the country back in 2015. The utility owners’ need for connectiv- ity and the high risks that the bulk elec- tric system (BES) in the U.S. face daily are the main reasons why the FERC granted NERC the authority to form the CIP com- mittee. This committee helps to advance physical and cybersecurity around the North American critical electricity infra- structure. The FL Plug Guard can help achieve physical security within a control cabinet The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 27

S-MAX PLC SYS Protected industrial PC with Windows data release Data Backup Windows Programs Internal network External network X9 P1 Stat Mod Sig P2 Err Fault Info N A W 1 X N A L 2 X n o i t a r u g i f n o C 6 X 0 0 0 2 s r CIFS Integrity Monitoring can detect whether Windows and/or Linux-based operating systems have been manipulated, without the need to load virus patterns business continuity plans and recovery from disastrous events with the urgency to focus on deterring, preventing, limiting, and recovering from any possible cyberattack. At Phoenix Contact, we have found greater simplicity in the compliance process by dividing these 11 standards into four groups: • Identify, categorize, classify, and continuously monitor all your assets and information. One of the most basic but important steps that any critical industry owner could take toward better cybersecurity is to fully understand what assets exist within their networks (device names, serial numbers, baseline configuration, firmware levels, and patches) and the specific location within the entire infrastructure. Furthermore, owners can categorize and rank them by vul- nerabilities, essentialness to the operation, and even possi- ble impact rating if something happened. To be more precise, CIP-002, CIP-010, and CIP-011 could touch a variety of these points. • Look after the physical security of your assets and the employees who work around them. While many asset own- ers already attend physical security within their assets, stan- dards CIP-006 and CIP-014 require a level of detail that might prove their measures to be insufficient and out of compliance by default. Physical access control systems such as cameras, biometrics, badging technologies, and alarms are widely used; however, the standard also implies that the proper physical security plans are being implemented and documented to keep these entry/departure logs on record for a period of time, for employees and third parties alike. Additionally, physical security mechanisms extend to cabinets, cabling, and compo- nents used for connections between cyber assets within the electronic security perimeter (ESP). • Formulate plans to protect your cyber assets and sys- tems. Both CIP-005 and CIP-007 present requirements and guidance for securing a variety of assets within a system. For example, there are rules governing electronic access points (EAPs) required in each electronic security perimeter (ESP) with inbound and outbound communication. These rules refer to technologies like firewalls, as well as the implementation of processes to detect malicious communications crossing these paths. These processes may be embedded within the firewall, or additional software like intrusion detection systems might be applied at that level. When remote access is needed, Virtual Private Network (VPN) equipment with strong authentication and encryption is part of the requirement. Furthermore, malicious software risks are to be treated with antivirus products or any kind of anti-malware feature. Patch management and security logging and alerting requirements also fall within these standards. • It is all about the policies and procedures. Applying all the mentioned standards is not enough for NERC CIP, as the proper documentation of policies and procedures around each CIP is also a requirement. CIP-003 is a policy-focused stan- dard that looks to review and obtain approvals periodically, 28 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

S E C U R E N E T W O R K S identify a CIP senior manager by name, and document pro- cesses of delegation of authority. CIP-008 revolves around the response plans and procedures after a cybersecurity incident has happened, how it would be handled, the responsible in- dividuals who must come together, and the proper gathering and analysis of forensic evidence for the investigation. CIP- 009 deals with the recovery plans for BES Cyber Systems, where the recovery of all the affected functions after the in- cident much be achieved concerning the stability, operability, and reliability of the system. For more specific information regarding each CIP require- ment, visit https://www.nerc.com/pa/Stand/Pages/CIPStan- dards.aspx. • Help is available. If your company is identified as an asset owner within NERC CIP, most of the responsibility to deter- mine the policies and procedures for these critical steps will fall on the shoulders of your IT department. They’ll need to understand and register your applicability, define your system categorization, and plan the most efficient ways to achieve and document your compliance. However, from a product perspec- tive, Phoenix Contact offers multiple solutions and services that can help you fulfill some of the NERC CIP requirements. If companies and users do not adapt quickly, they will face sanc- tions and fines accordingly. The most effective security is ho- listic, flexible, adaptable, and sensitive to the changing circum- stances NERC CIP envisions. It should cover component security, device-specific features, system and network character- istics, communication management pro- cedures, and personnel awareness and training. Compliance with NERC CIP reg- ulations ensures the reliability and avail- ability of the power grid, which serves our homes and businesses throughout the entire country. Owners and operators of the BES cov- ered under NERC CIP can rest assured that partnering with Phoenix Contact can help them fulfill multiple requirements through device-level unique features and configurations. This partnership can also help you distribute the resources and training you might need, depending on the engineering services level you’re looking to achieve. The NERC CIP plan is a set of standards developed to secure all physical (like substations) and cyber asset Cybersecurity can be overwhelming, but Phoenix Contact has the expertise to help facilities comply with NERC CIP and other security guidelines To learn more, please download the white paper on which this article is based at: https://dam-mdc.phoenixcontact.com/as- set/156443151564/9cb813ac14e34f867841dea68745aa8e/Under- standing_NERC_CIP_compliance_solutions_Linked.pdf Mariam Coladonato, Lead Product Marketing Specialist – Networking and Security  The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 29

S A F E B AT T E R I E S T he topic is a proverbially hot one: again and again, re- ports of electric vehicles starting on fi re haunt the news. The topic of accumulators is becoming increasingly ex- plosive due to the enormous energy density required and their use in everyday life on wheels. And with this also come things like durability, permanent load, and safety. This is why Phoenix Testlab in Blomberg is one of the very prime addresses for the automotive industry. “We’re making batteries old. And very quickly.” The person saying that isn’t wearing a magic hat and doesn’t own a time machine. Michael Jonca heads the battery laboratory at Phoenix Testlab. Not only does he come across as extremely likable, but also as very respectable. So no hocus-pocus, but real technologi- cally pioneering work to tackle the energy sources for e-vehicles. The lords of time travel “Our job is to artifi cially age lithium-ion batteries in the proto- type stage. With our sophisticated test methods, we stress the sensitive energy sources to such an extent that it corresponds to “We’re making lithium-ion batteries old. Lasting far beyond the service life of a vehicle. And very quickly.” Michael Jonca, Head of the Battery Technology Test Laboratory The T-Shocker simulates temperature changes from -40°C to +75°C View into the intermediate fl oor of a modern electric delivery van with battery cells 32 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

Michael Jonca in a part of the modular battery labs far more than what is sustained over one vehicle service life.” A virtual time machine. A little magic after all! “We strictly follow the manufacturers’ specifi cations,” Jonca says, explaining his tasks. Phoenix Testlab is an independent test institute founded in 1994 by Phoenix Contact, which is now operating under the name Phoenix EMV-Test GmbH. The reason it was founded was the electromagnetic compatibility test (EMC for short), which has been mandatory since that time. From the very beginning, the independence of the institute was an important feature of the test laboratory, despite its proximity to the founding com- pany. This independence is one of the cornerstones for the rapid success of this high-tech company. Another one is that the cus- tomer is king. Therefore, in the hallowed halls at Königswinkel 10, strict customer specifi cations often apply. “Sorry, but these devices and test objects are off-limits to photographers.” This applies especially to the automotive industry. Since 2011, Phoenix Test- lab has been an almost indispensable partner for these compa- nies and their up to 800-kilogram energy storage systems. In spring of this year, one of the most modern laboratories in the entire industry for testing lithium-ion batteries and modules be- gan operation on an area of approximately 950 square meters. “The construction of this test center began with these con- tainers.” Together with Thomas Worsch, the marketing expert from Phoenix Testlab, we start a tour of the test institute. “Con- tainers are ideal because we can handle the respective test com- plexes and the test specimens individually for safety reasons,” Michael Jonca explains. “Although we don’t test any destruction scenarios here, so we don’t intentionally expose the test object to destructive force. But our durability and service life tests also stress the large batteries considerably. Therefore, there is also a very close cooperation with the local fi re brigade, which has to quickly get a potential fi re under control without endangering the rest of the test lab and the employees and surrounding res- idents.” In the torture chamber The large battery blocks are subjected to months of hard work. The fi rst stop is the electrical test facility. “We’re charging at full power here, boosting to full charge in an hour or two, several à The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 33

S A F E B AT T E R I E S 18 months is the duration of the longest test series with prototype battery packs 2 weeks of rest the strained energy sources receive before they are sent back ture change of -40°C to +75°C. These are very typical demands industry,” Michael Jon-ca says, letting us marvel. “Here, the strength of the outer casing is strained.” in the automotive Last hurdle: the swimming pool If the test object is still in a good mood up to this point, the next torture looming ahead will place it in the plunge pool. “This large pool is brand new,” Jon-ca’s voice echoes through the specialized swimming space. On the ceiling is the large crane that lifts the batteries into cold or warm water. “We can also heat the water.” A team of engineers and staff is responsible for each battery pack, since the respective test pro-cedures are completely different. “At the moment, we’re testing 12 different test objects, and therefore also 12 different energy sources, for their respective electric vehicles.” If you accompany the nice Mr. Jon-ca through his torture chambers, you can be sure that the test objects that escape unharmed here will en-dure almost any torture with ease. (lo)  phoenix-testlab.de/en/start thousands of times. Our power consumption is there- fore similar to that of the entire Phoenix Contact production in the neighborhood.” No wonder then that, at the end of this test run, the test objects are left to sit for one or two weeks until they are returned to the client. “The chemical reactions in the battery don’t end abruptly; they con- tinue for a while,” explains the head of the battery laboratory. “The danger of ignition during transit would be too great to return them immediately.” Shaking for the shipping industry Things are getting mechanical. We march to the next torture chamber. It sounds like a fairground: “This is our shaker, our shaking chamber. Here we shake the battery pack for about two weeks uninterrupted, combined with an environmental chamber so that we can simulate heat and cold.” The dimensions of the test stand, which is as tall as a house, are enormous. “We lift the test object together with its aggregate frame, which we’ve manufactured, into place with a fi ve-ton crane.” The steel shaking plate alone weighs 35 tons. “It’s spring-mounted in the foundation, otherwise the ground would tremble in a wide radi- us around it,” reports Thomas Worsch. Jonca adds, “Here, we also test components from shipping and industry, not just batteries, but also entire control cabinets.” The test stand vibrates using the “uniax- ial vibration method.” To shake a test object in all three dimensions, its position on the test system is changed. The test stand also has one more nasty surprise for the specimens: “We also simulate a me- chanical shock, such as driving over a curb. That’s a load of up to 50g on the test object.” The batteries sometimes spend six months, some- times even almost a year and a half, in the Phoenix Testlab, depending on customer requirements. The pitiful endurance runners can’t avoid the next mar- tyrdom test: the T-shocker. “For 10 to 30 days, the battery pack must be able to withstand a tempera- 34 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

Video box of all trades It can be boring to watch a baseball or football game if you already know the outcome. But when it comes to industrial safety, a safe bet, like the Smart Camera Box, is the way to go. T he telephone in the editorial office rang up a storm a few weeks ago. On the other end, a colleague asked, “The next issue is about security, isn’t it? We’ve got some- thing really great.” Aha, something really great, is what this writer thinks. “Yes, a video box for image-based surveillance systems.” Dear colleague, what’s so exciting about a video terminal box? You can find wildlife surveillance cameras for 50 euros on Amazon. They even have Wi-Fi. “But this is quite different. Why don’t you meet with one of the colleagues who developed the box?” à 36 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

“60 to 80 percent of all applications are covered by this box.” Tommy Göring The research quickly revealed that video cameras themselves are not a field for Phoenix Contact, as the technology is extreme- ly fast-moving. “However, with our Smart Camera Box, we’ve es- tablished a connection between the camera and the video cen- ter. Future-proof and complete.” The expert for the Industrial Communication Interface division emphasizes that normally, extra control cabinets have to be built for the cameras in a vid- eo surveillance system, equipped with individual solutions from various manufacturers, and then installed by two technicians. “We can do better. So we started developing our solution about a year and a half ago.” Tommy Göring opens the box. “First of all, it is protected according to IP65 and IP67, so it will remain leak-proof for years. And in temperatures from -40°C to +70°C, nearly everywhere.” The smart box is powered by a 230 V con- nection, which is then forwarded to the cameras via Power over Ethernet, a combined power and data cable. Abundant connection options The electronic interior and the connected camera are protected from transient surprises from the power grid by means of plug- in and exchangeable lightning protection elements from the company’s own TRABTECH surge protection product line. “They also send what is called an SNMP message to the video center when triggered by lightning or overvoltage.” If bad guys tamper with the housing, special proximity sensors will ensure that an- other alarm is triggered in the control center. So the smart box can communicate. The data usually reaches its recipient in the control center via fiber optics, particularly over long distances. “For this purpose, the box has its own light wave splice cassette. Here, fiber optics can be connected and fitted with a plug so that the camera cable only has to be plugged in.” The splice box (above) is based on a new development introduced in 2018 Filling in the gaps in the surveillance industry No sooner said than done — a few days later, we met with Prod- uct Manager Tommy Göring for an on-site appointment. But before we get a demonstration of the advantages of the handy gray box in the outside world, the expert has to briefly explain how Phoenix Contact stumbled upon the topic of video. “It’s not hard at all. We’ve been active in equipping Ethernet networks for a long time. And from time to time, we received inquiries about whether our media converters weren’t also suitable for gigabit data transmission. But the automation engineer doesn’t really need that with his small amounts of data. So we looked at what was actually being transmitted. And determined that high-qual- ity video cameras also have an RJ45 socket for standard Ether- net. And that’s where the requests came in.” 38 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

V I D E O S U R V E I L L A N C E If, on the other hand, the video camera is located close to the control center, a standard Ethernet cable can also be connected. And if the Smart Camera Box is to be integrated into an existing older network, then the possibility of using a two-wire line, such as a coaxial cable, to connect it to the modern Ethernet world is also being considered. Speaking of the modern world, “We’re talking about high-end video cameras. There’s a lot more to it than just an optical mod- ule. In the meantime, they have become computers themselves, evaluating the images while they are still in the camera; in other words, they can detect when a person approaches the fence.” Actually, it’s not a box, it’s a device “Up to four cameras can be connected to the box. We supply the required energy using the new Power over Ethernet stan- dard IEEE 802.3bt, which permits significantly higher current strengths. It can also be used to drive motor-driven cameras.” To get a view of every nook and cranny. It can even be illu- minated if required. “We’ve also placed a top-hat rail. This is where our Wi-Fi access points or cellular routers find their place. A 24 V output is provided for the required energy.” The last and decisive factor in terms of video communica- tion is then played out on-site. Tommy Göring grabs a ladder, holds his box securely under his arm, and darts up the rungs. Above, he demonstrates how easily the box and camera can be connected and installed. “Thanks to our development of a special mast adapter, one installer is sufficient for the instal- lation. It’s usually a two-person job.” And many thanks to the colleague and her persuasiveness. My wildlife surveillance camera can’t compete! (lo)  www.phoenixcontact.com/videomonitoring The video lighting can also be controlled using the box The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 39

B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S SPE System Alliance Cross-industry and cross-application alliance for Single Pair Ethernet technology In this group, leading technology compa- nies from various industries and fi elds of application have come together to bundle their respective SPE expertise and ensure the target-oriented exchange of this knowledge. The partners in this group are pursuing the goal of driving the development of SPE further forward for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and may branch out to other areas as well. The System Alliance has now also been joined by Datwyler, Kyland, Microchip Technology, Rosenberger, SICK, O-Ring, Draka/Prysmian Group, and University 4 Industry. www.singlepairethernet.com Roland Bent in a new role Chair of the Industrial Controllers department The ZVEI — Zentralverband Elektrotechnik-und Elektronikindustrie e. V. represents the economic, technological, and environmental policy inter- ests of the German electrical industry. At the end of 2019, the Automation division elected a new leadership. In the future, the company will be headed by Dr. Jan Mrosik, Chief Operating Offi cer of Digital Industries at Siemens. He will be supported by the CTO of Phoenix Contact, Roland Bent, among others. He is now Chairman for the Switching Devices, Switchgears, and Industrial Controllers division. zvei.org Good Design 2019: AC charging cables awarded for their sophisticated design AC charging cables have won the Good Design Award The charging cables for electric vehicles and charging stations were awarded a prize in the Transportation category. The selec- tion committee is made up of renowned international specialists with design experi- ence. The selection criteria cover innovation and functional infl uences, all the way down to the ecological effects of the selected products. When developing the new AC charging cable product family together with pro- fessional designer Stephan Gahlow from Hamburg, a conscious effort was made to focus on achieving an ergonomic and attractive design and a modern, two-colored look. Robust, top-quality materials were used. The AC charging cable convinced the expert selection committee with these characteristics. Good Design is world-renowned, recog- nized, and is the oldest design award pro- gram. It is awarded annually by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in collaboration with the European Center for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. It was established in Chica- go back in 1950, and is synonymous with exceptional design. The 69th Good Design 40 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine selection committee met in Los Angeles and New York and selected more than 900 product designs and graphics from more than 47 countries for the award.

B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S NFPA 79 and NEC Code requirements for surge protective devices 2017. It applies to all industrial machines placed into the U.S. market. SPDs limit the voltage transients induced on conductors to prevent safety equipment from being disrupted or dis- abled. Some examples of transient voltage sources include load switching, capacitor bank switching, short circuit events, and lightning events. In accordance with the latest edition of the NEC (2020), SPDs are mandatory for: • NEC Article 230.67 Surge Protection for dwellings. • NEC Article 620.51(E) Surge Protection for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Moving Walks, Platform Lifts and Stair- way Chairlifts. • NEC Article 645.18 Surge Protection for Critical Operations Data Systems. • NEC Article 670.6 Surge Protection for Industrial Machinery. • NEC Article 695.15 Surge Protection for Fire Pump Controllers. • NEC Article 700.8 Surge Protection for Emergency Systems. • NEC Article 708.20(D) Surge Protection Devices for Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS). NEC addresses all electrical installations generically. The NFPA 79 deals specifi cally with industrial machinery. Following the revisions to the NEC in 2017, it was neces- sary to coordinate those changes within the NFPA 79. Hence, the 2018 edition of the NFPA 79 addressed those changes from Article 670. www.phoenixcontact.com/2018-NFPA79 . Innovation from the printer Protiq prints pure copper The 2018 Edition of NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery) specifi es the use of surge protective devices (SPD) for machines with safety circuits in Article 7.8.1 Surge-Protective Devices (SPDs) for Protection of Equipment. This specifi cation has been in effect since November 30, 2017, in those areas of the United States that have adopted NEC October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month We’ve all been relying on the Internet for years, but the COVID-19 crisis has moved our lives online faster than ever before. While this connectivity has made many new things possible, it also puts us at higher risk of cyberattacks and other online dangers. To help Americans stay safer and more secure online, the U.S. government designated October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, Phoenix Contact will host a series of live events and provide other practical tips on our social media channels. Visit www.phoenixcontact.com/cybersecureworld to view the full schedule and learn more. suming, usually taking weeks. With the new process, it’s possible to reduce the conven- tional processing time to a few hours. In addition, the manufac- turing data of the component can be uploaded, confi gured, and ordered directly on the Protiq online platform. protiq.com With 3D printing of pure copper, Protiq has achieved a break- through in additive manufac- turing. At the specialist trade fair Formnext in late November 2019 in Frankfurt, the team surrounding General Manager Dr. Ralf Gärtner presented the globally unique process. Until now, printing pure copper was not considered possible, because the metal refl ects the rays of the melting laser until it is destroyed. Due to its excellent electri- cal conductivity, copper is used to make inductors for the partial hardening of components, among other things. The production is com- plex and time-con- The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine UPDATE 5/20 41

B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S Phoenix Contact expands Executive Board New leadership positions company for future growth Effective August 1, Phoenix Contact has expanded its Executive Board with four new members. The change is part of the company’s succession plan due to the July retirement of CHRO Prof. Gunther Olesch (Human Resources) and the planned retire- ment of CTO Roland Bent (Technology) in February 2021. Three of the new board members are the three Business Areas’ Presidents: Dirk Görlitzer (Industrial Components and Electronics), Torsten Janwlecke (Device Connectors), and Ulrich Leidecker (Indus- try Management and Automation). As Chief Operating Offi cers (COOs), they will be responsible for central areas of the company while also continuing to manage their respective Business Areas. Dr. Frank Possel-Dölken has been appointed as the fourth new member and Chief Digital Offi cer (CDO) to the Executive Board. Pos- sel-Dölken served as Director of Corporate Technology & Value Chain. Additionally, his future responsibilities will include managing the IT department and all topics concerning the digital transforma- tion. This will enable a strong focus on the company’s technological and process development. All newly appointed members of the Executive Board have been working successfully in the management of Phoenix Contact for many years already. “The expansion provides our corporate group with a setting in which the management and our structure can be developed holistically,” said CEO Frank Stührenberg. “This goal was assigned to us by our Advisory Board, so as to make the Phoenix Contact Group fi t for the future. Newly appointing a CDO is of particular importance for the digital transformation. A company’s capacity for innovation, innovation strategies, and IT capability are determining factors for its success in the new decade.” “Our industry is changing faster than ever before, and our new executive leadership team will undoubtedly position Phoenix Contact for growth in an uncertain, yet very exciting, world ahead,” said Jack Nehlig, President of Phoenix Contact USA. “Our employees are excited to support these new board members and do our part to grow Phoenix Contact in the U.S.” In addition to the four newly appointed members, CEO Stührenberg (Chairman) and CFO Axel Wachholz (Finances) will continue as members of the Executive Board. New eBook available Device connectors for energy storage applications Cost pressures are forcing energy-storage OEMs to fi nd ways to make their products modular, scalable, and easy to install and maintain. Phoenix Contact device connector solutions are the perfect fi t. Download our new eBook at https://www.phoenixcontact.com/energystorageapplication book. Innovator of the Year Plugging instead of soldering convinces jury Phoenix Contact was awarded the title “Innovator of the Year 2019” for the ScaleX technology of its FINEPITCH board-to-board connectors. Readers of Design&Elektronik magazine voted it the top innovation in the electromechanics category. Torsten Janwlecke, President of the Device Connectors business area, and Markus Sonderer, Senior Director of Product Marketing and Product Development, accepted the prize at the Weka Verlag awards ceremony in Munich. The FINEPITCH series is used to connect printed circuit boards to each other as quickly, reliably, and safely as possible: with board-to-board connectors, Phoenix Contact provides shielded and unshielded solutions for signal and data transmission for the fi rst time. From telecommunications, to building and industrial automation, to IoT applications – board-to-board connectors provide you with space- saving solutions for signal and data transmission. Even in industrial environments that are rough and challenging. This allows individual PCB orientations with different designs, stack heights, and numbers of positions in compact 0.8 and 1.27 mm pitches. 42 UPDATE 5/20 The Phoenix Contact innovation magazine

PREVIEW Craft Current reporting is often dominated by the fascinating topics surrounding Industrie 4.0 and the Internet of Things. But the basis of all action is in the hands of work. The next issue will deal with the manual foundation of industry and trade. CABLE MANUFACTURING Made in the USA Get a close-up look at how Phoenix Contact delivers custom cables to the North American market. TOOLS Six things to know about ferrules Learn the basics of how and why you might use ferrules. CAREER Industry career A visit to our own training workshop. Why Phoenix Contact has a heart for the trade. Legal information Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG Corporate Communications Lutz Odewald (Editor-in-Chief) Telephone: +49 5235 3-42153 E-mail: lodewald@phoenixcontact.com Molly McGowan, U.S. editor Design and implementation: Ralf Tegtmeyer, Christian Brill Jennifer Levering, U.S. designer Photo credits: Cover picture: © S_D_Brath/Shutterstock © Shutterstock: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20, 40, 21, 22, 26, 29 Andre Köller: 4, 5, 10 ff, 30 ff, 36 ff, 40 Thomas Franz: 22 ff Lutz Odewald: 5, 14 ff, 22 ff, 26 ff, 34 Copyright © 2020 Phoenix Contact All rights reserved.