Phoenix Contact plans an extensive investment program for medium to long-term growth

2023-11-14

During a press conference at the SPS automation trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, Ulrich Leidecker, Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Contact, spoke about the company’s economic development, which, after two years of above-average growth, has been characterized by a significant decline in incoming orders since the second quarter of 2023. It is currently forecast that Phoenix Contact will close the 2023 fiscal year with a fall in revenue of around two percent compared to the previous year and a total revenue of three-and-a-half billion euros.

Phoenix Contact E-Mobility continues to expand in China

2023-11-14

Phoenix Contact is expanding its e-mobility production capacities with a new facility in Lishui, China. Following on from the Chinese headquarters and another production site in Nanjing, this is the Phoenix Contact Group’s third plant in China.

Safety-related PLCs for Profisafe

2023-11-14

The new AXC F XT SPLC 3000 safety controller from Phoenix Contact can be operated as a left-side extension module on the PLCnext Control AXC F 2152 and AXC F3152 devices. It extends the PLCnext portfolio with a powerful safety PLC for Profisafe devices in Profinet networks. The safety controller can be used in applications up to safety category SIL 3 in accordance with IEC 61508/61511 and PL e in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1.

PCB terminal block for Single Pair Ethernet

2023-11-14

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is a powerful technology for realizing Industry 4.0 and IIoT applications. The PCB terminal blocks from the Phoenix Contact Combicon range provide the ideal connection technology.

New redundant bus couplers for the Axioline P remote I/O system

2023-11-14

The Axioline P product family from Phoenix Contact enables standard and intrinsically safe (Ex i) input/output signals to be acquired via redundant Modbus/TCP bus couplers. Installed in Ex zone 2, the devices enable the signals of the input/output modules to be connected directly from Ex zones 0, 1, or 2.

Compact box PCs for demanding edge applications

2023-11-14

The box PCs from Phoenix Contact are suitable for a wide range of automation tasks – from simple data acquisition to complex IoT and edge applications. With the VL3 UPC series, particularly compact devices are now available for demanding edge computing installations in distributed control cabinets.

High-performance security routers for OT networks

2023-11-14

The security routers of the mGuard product family from Phoenix Contact protect your industrial OT networks against unauthorized access, either by people or malware. The new FL MGUARD 2105 and FL MGUARD 4305 versions with integrated switch will be presented for the first time at SPS 2023.

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) empowering AI

2023-11-14

Phoenix Contact demonstrated an integrated TSN system consisting of a controller and managed switches for Profinet for the first time at the SPS automation trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany. The TSN system enables the implementation of convergent IT/OT networks, including for AI applications such as machine learning.

Compact and universal signal distribution

2023-11-14

The new PT 2,5-2MTB Push-in terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact have two disconnect zones. In conjunction with the three double function shafts, they enable a wide range of distribution applications to be realized in a small space. Compared to a standard disconnect terminal block, the compact PT 2,5-2MTB reduces the length of the terminal strip by half.

Multiglands for maximum flexibility

2023-11-14

With their unique, flexibly mountable cable glands with bayonet lock, the Heavycon Evo industrial connectors from Phoenix Contact are an innovative solution for a wide range of applications. The cable outlet direction can be determined directly at the installation site and changed again at any time. The multiglands for Heavycon Evo are new to the range.

Assembled IPD installation cables

2023-11-14

The IPD installation system from Phoenix Contact is completely pluggable and enables the connection of 3- and 5-position cables. Push-Lock as a tool-free connection technology enables the time-saving installation of flexible and rigid conductors from 0.5 to 2.5 mm².

Simplified mounting of preassembled DIN rails

2023-11-14

The Railfix DIN rail adapter from Phoenix Contact optimizes control cabinet building because it simplifies the mounting of fully equipped DIN rails. It is no longer necessary to remove individual components on the terminal strip in order to mount the DIN rail.

Safe DC connector with ArcZero technology

2023-10-24

DC connectors with ArcZero technology from Phoenix Contact safely and reliably protect the operator against hazardous electric arcs. This makes handling during installation and maintenance easy: During maintenance, device replacement can simply be carried out under load.

Convenient AC distribution module for 19" charging stations

2023-10-24

CHARX power distribute, the new distribution module from Phoenix Contact, supplies all of the components in a 19" charging station. The incoming AC mains voltage can be distributed to up to five power modules. It also supplies power to the control module. Integrated protective functions ensure the maximum safety of downstream modules and cables.

TCP DC thermal device circuit breakers: Compact plug-and-play solution

2023-10-24

TCP DC device circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact are the reclosable alternative for automotive fuses. The portfolio offers optimum overload protection for different applications with two characteristic curves.

Vision of the future brought to life in the All Electric Society Park

2023-09-26

A new entrance has been built on an area of around 7,600 m² along the access road to Phoenix Contact’s Blomberg site.

New generation of Ethernet media converters

2023-09-26

Phoenix Contact is introducing three new families of media converters to the market, each designed for specific industrial environments and challenges.

Space-saving EMpro DC energy meters for tamper-proof measurement and precise billing

2023-09-26

The new compact EMpro DC energy meter from Phoenix Contact enables the space-saving, precise, and tamper-proof direct measurement of currents and voltages of up to 650 A/1,000 V DC.

The all-rounder in 19-inch format: CHARX control integrated DC charging controller for fast charging stations

2023-09-26

The CHARX control integrated DC charging controller from Phoenix Contact combines all functions for controlling and monitoring a 19" charging station in one device.

Space-saving wiring with mini multi-level terminal blocks

2023-09-26

Mini terminal blocks are particularly suitable for mounting in small control boxes, connection boxes, and control panels. Phoenix Contact is introducing the new MUTTB mini double-level terminal blocks, which enable extremely space-saving wiring.

Monitoring surge protection for signal interfaces

2023-09-26

Signal lines are like nerve tracts in technical systems. Therefore, it is very important to protect these system parts from surge voltages caused by switching operations or lightning strikes. The surge protective devices of the TERMITRAB complete product family from Phoenix Contact enable this protection to be realized while saving space at the same time.

Vote now: The Signal Conditioner App from Phoenix Contact has been nominated for the Automation App Award 2023

2023-09-26

The Signal Conditioner App from Phoenix Contact has been nominated for the Automation App Award 2023 in the category “Engineering and Robotics”.

Vote now: The highly compact MINI Analog Pro Ex i signal conditioners with SIL 3 are a finalist for the Best of Industry Award

2023-09-26

The highly compact MINI Analog Pro Ex i signal conditioners with SIL 3 have made it onto the shortlist in the “MCR/process automation” category of the “Best of Industry Awards”.

Smart edge computing powered by PLCnext Technology

2023-08-25

With the PLCnext Technology open ecosystem and the EPC 1502 and EPC 1522 edge devices from Phoenix Contact, users benefit from full flexibility when it comes to local data evaluation in greenfield and brownfield plants.

Power supply with maximum functionality: Protection in extreme environments

2023-08-25

The new Quint Power Plus version from Phoenix Contact is the solution for complex applications even under extreme ambient conditions.

Optimal electronics design through thermal simulation for device developers

2023-08-25

Online thermal simulation from Phoenix Contact offers new possibilities for the suitable design of industrial electronics as early as the development phase.

Officially certified by the VDE: CHARX control modular AC charging controllers for charging that is compliant with calibration laws

2023-06-28

In mid-June, the VDE Testing and Certification Institute invited us to Offenbach, Germany – for the official presentation of the examination certificate for billing compliant with calibration laws, specifically German measurement and calibration law, for the CHARX control modular AC charging controller from Phoenix Contact.

Vote now: Mini Analog Pro highly compact Ex i signal conditioners with SIL 3 are a finalist for the GIT Security Award

2023-06-20

The Ex i signal conditioners and measuring transducers of the proven 6.2 mm Mini Analog Pro product family have been nominated in category B: “Occupational Safety and Health & Explosion Protection” for the final round of voting for the GIT Security Award.

40 years of surge protection

2023-06-15

Phoenix Contact is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightning current arresters and surge protection devices – and has been for 40 years.

Board-to-board connectors up to 28 Gbps

2023-06-15

Phoenix Contact now enables data rates of up to 28 Gbps with the new FINEPITCH FR series board-to-board connectors with a pitch of 1.27 mm.

Connectors with lever Push-in technology

2023-06-15

New from Phoenix Contact: Service and load-contact connectors with lever Push-in technology.

New PCB connectors open up design freedom

2023-06-15

The new SPC 4 PCB connector series from Phoenix Contact saves space and production costs with its customer-oriented design.

Highly compact Mini Analog Pro Ex i signal conditioners with SIL 3 win the Gold German Innovation Award 2023

2023-05-24

The German Design Council gave the German Innovation Award to the new Ex i versions in Phoenix Contact’s slim 6.2 mm Mini Analog Pro signal conditioner family with SIL 3.

Awards: SPT modular PCB terminal block wins twice

2023-05-24

The SPT modular PCB terminal block from Phoenix Contact made a lasting impression on the juries at two separate awards ceremonies. At the end of March, the product innovation was the Gold Stevie Winner at the German Stevie Awards 2023 in the category “Business Technology Solution – Manufacturing Solutions”.

Modular infrastructure charging sockets – multi-award-winning modular principle

2023-05-24

The CHARX connect modular type 2 charging sockets from Phoenix Contact, which have won two design awards, are based on a modular system that enables all components to be freely combined – tailored to the individual requirements of the customer’s application.

Passive analog inputs for four-wire measuring transducers

2023-05-24

The new AI8 P analog input modules from Phoenix Contact each offer eight passive channels for connecting a two-wire connection to transmit the process variable.

Configurable safety modules for extreme ambient conditions

2023-05-24

With the PSRmodular XC (eXtended Conditions) configurable safety modules from Phoenix Contact, functional safety requirements can be reliably implemented even under extreme ambient conditions.

Power supplies with integrated circuit breaker

2023-05-24

The Trio Power 24 V power supply from Phoenix Contact sets a new standard in machine building. The plug-and-play solution for the control cabinet is optionally available with an integrated electronic circuit breaker.

Compact PC 4 series headers for automated reflow soldering

2023-05-24

To enable a high level of automation in production, Phoenix Contact offers a compact header in the form of the PC 4 series.

Plug-in terminal blocks with system

2023-05-24

The Combi plug-in terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact have a standardized plug-in zone.

The electronic micro fuse for DIN rails

2023-04-28

With the PTCB eFuse circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact, nominal currents below 1 A are now also electronically protected. Features such as status message and local and remote reset options provide benefits that were previously only available when protecting larger nominal currents.

New I/Os for field installation

2023-04-28

Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio of I/O systems for control-cabinet-free automation with the new generation of Axioline E communication modules. The devices satisfy both the current and future requirements for field installation.

Reliably shielded M12 cabling with push-pull fast-locking

2023-04-28

The M12 connectors with push-pull fast-locking from Phoenix Contact can be connected easily and tool-free. The installation is reliably protected by Advanced Shielding Technology.

M12 hybrid connector for Single Pair Ethernet

2023-04-28

With the high-performance M12 hybrid connector in the Onepair series for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), Phoenix Contact lays the foundation for demanding IIoT applications and the next level of industrial automation.

Modular and economical setup of DC charging infrastructure with 19" racks

2023-04-28

With the modular CHARX system for 19" rack mounting, Phoenix Contact offers a solution for the quick and economical setup of full-coverage fast charging infrastructure.

Multi-level terminal blocks with Push-in connection for space-saving wiring on multiple levels

2023-04-28

With the new PT 2,5-4L… four-level terminal blocks, Phoenix Contact offers a particularly compact terminal block family.

Phoenix Contact plans most extensive investment program in company history

2023-04-28

At a press conference, CEO Frank Stührenberg talked about the highest growth in the company’s 100-year history and announced the extent of the new investment program.

IO-Link Safety: the new standard

2023-04-28

The IO-Link Safety technology enables safe and consistent data transmission from the control level right through to the connection of safety-related sensors and actuators in the field.

Modernization of networks with Gigabit Ethernet extenders

2023-04-28

The new Gigabit Ethernet extenders from Phoenix Contact enable high-speed Ethernet over any 2-wire cables or coaxial cables. Ranges of up to one kilometer can be achieved with the devices.

First managed switches for Single Pair Ethernet

2023-04-17

With the new Single Pair Ethernet switches from Phoenix Contact, modern sensors and field devices can be integrated directly into the Ethernet network.

Manufacturer-independent device management

2023-04-17

In the industrial environment, Device and Update Management (DaUM) solutions often use a specific process called a vendor to distribute files to proprietary devices and install them based on the manufacturer.

Efficient control cabinet building through automated wire and cable identification

2023-04-17

There is considerable potential for increasing efficiency in wire preparation and processing. Up to 30 percent of the working time in control cabinet building is spent on marking processes alone.

Increasing efficiency in control cabinet building with the clipx ENGINEER engineering software

2023-04-17

The clipx ENGINEER engineering software from Phoenix Contact is the software for control cabinet building that optimizes data consistency from the circuit diagram to the control cabinet. Bidirectional interfaces to CAE systems and automatic creation of terminal strips via intelligent engineering assistants simplify the planning process.

PCB connectors with innovative Push-X technology

2023-04-17

The XPC 1,5 PCB connector from Phoenix Contact features direct plug-in connection with Push-X and thus enables fast and tool-free connection of various conductor types and cross-sections.

Automated wiring for all types of conductors

2023-04-17

In addition to the XTV terminal blocks with lateral conductor routing, the first terminal blocks with frontal Push-X connection are now available from Phoenix Contact. The XT portfolio consists of feed-through and multi-conductor terminal blocks as well as function versions for using disconnect knives, plug-in fuses, and components.

Compact industrial computer with freely selectable equipment

2023-04-17

The new VL3 UPC ultra-compact industrial computer from Phoenix Contact features a 6th generation Intel Atom processor (formerly Elkhart Lake) in dual-core or quad-core versions, the latest DDR4 RAM, and integrated preinstalled nonvolatile memory express solid-state memory modules.

Highly compact Ex i signal conditioners with SIL 3 functional safety

2023-04-17

The new intrinsically safe versions of the MINI Analog Pro signal conditioners and measuring transducers from Phoenix Contact provide explosion protection and functional safety in a compact design. The products cover all tasks of interference-free signal transmission, save space, and ensure the safety of employees, the environment, and the system at the same time.

Uncooled CCS charging cables – High Power Charging with a permanent 375 kW

2023-04-17

The new HPC charging cables of the CHARX connect professional family from Phoenix Contact enable safe High Power Charging with a permanent 375 kW and do not require any cooling.

High-performance 5G cellular router for industrial applications

2023-04-17

The new 5G cellular router from Phoenix Contact, now in series production, provides high data rates in public and private 5G cellular networks. Equipped with a powerful processor and four Gigabit Ethernet ports, the TC router offers a high bandwidth for industrial applications.

Housing kits for the comprehensive protection and electrical connection of different PCBs

2023-03-27

Electronics housings provide safety and protection for the electronics. Housing kits from Phoenix Contact make it easier to select the entire housing for rapid prototyping.

New Axioline Smart Elements for potential routing

2023-03-27

The portfolio of Axioline Smart Elements digital output modules from Phoenix Contact has been extended to include three Smart Elements for potential routing directly at the I/O station.

Reliably protect DC applications against surge voltages

2023-03-27

The goal of the All Electric Society is a world in which sufficient energy is available from renewable resources. Electrification is the first step towards achieving this. The new VAL-MB-T2-750DC and VAL-MB-T2-1000DC type 2 surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact provide support here.

Comprehensive control cabinet solutions for all industries

2023-03-27

The control cabinet solutions in the Complete line series from Phoenix Contact provide time and cost savings for the assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of control cabinets.

Phoenix Contact E-Mobility GmbH celebrates its ten-year-anniversary

2023-03-03

2023 is a special year for Phoenix Contact – the company can look back on 100 years of passion for technology and innovation this year. Part of this success story is also the establishment of the E-Mobility subsidiary in 2013.

"The Beehyve", PLCnext Technology‘s community project, launches Slack as collaboration platform

2023-02-28

“The Beehyve” is a community project based on Phoenix Contact‘s PLCnext Technology. Effective immediately, the project is live on the Slack collaboration platform.

Large-volume outdoor housings for the reliable operation of autonomous device systems

2023-02-27

The OCS series outdoor housings from Phoenix Contact provide excellent protection for autonomous device systems.

3D online configurator for modular plug-in test systems

2023-02-27

The Fame plug-in test systems are the modular system kit for energy technology from Phoenix Contact. With the Fame configurator, individual solutions for the function testing of current and voltage transformers, as well as tripping and signal contacts, can now be created in just a few clicks.

Compact AC charging cables – reduced to the essentials

2023-02-27

The new CHARX connect eco charging cable family from Phoenix Contact focuses on the safe charging of electric vehicles. Additional features have therefore been deliberately omitted.

Lightning and surge protective devices with innovative carbon spark gap technology

2023-02-27

The new FLASHTRAB-MB lightning and surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact are based on innovative triggered carbon spark gap technology. In addition to circuit versions for 12.5 kA, the portfolio now also includes versions for a discharge capacity of 25 kA.

Overcurrent protection for explosion-protected areas

2023-02-27

The customizable Caparoc circuit breaker system from Phoenix Contact now also offers modules for explosion-protected areas, thereby extending the range of possible applications.

TRIO POWER power supplies with IP67

2023-01-27

Phoenix Contact’s robust TRIO POWER power supplies with IP67 degree of protection are ideally suited for distributed supply in the field.

New project in the PLCnext Technology community: The Beehyve – with swarm intelligence towards the future of sustainable automation

2023-01-27

“The Beehyve” is a Phoenix Contact PLCnext Technology community project. With the help of our bee friends and technical specialists from the fields of OT, AI, IT, Cloud, and Data, a community project is set to get underway and anyone can participate.

Connectors for automated production

2023-01-27

The new CONNEXIS crimp-based wire-to-board connector series for cable assemblies from Phoenix Contact optimizes automated production, ensuring speed and precision in PCB connection.

Communicative 24 V supply system

2022-11-08

The new, communicative 24 V supply system from Phoenix Contact provides greater data transparency and high system availability.

Managed TSN switches for real-time-capable networks

2022-11-08

With the new firmware 3.20, new Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) functions are available for the managed TSN switches from Phoenix Contact.

PLCnext Technology ranked “Best in Class” by PAC Innovation Radar

2022-11-08

International market analysis and consulting firm PAC Innovation Radar has ranked Phoenix Contact’s open PLCnext Technology ecosystem as “Best in Class” with an overall score of 1.91 in the category “Open Digital Platforms for Machine-edge-centric Industrial IoT in Europe 2022”.

FO distributor boxes with plug-and-play

2022-11-08

The new FO distributor boxes from Phoenix Contact in the compact FDX 20 design for the DIN rail extend the portfolio of distributor boxes and the plug-and-play cabling system.

Security routers make OT networks secure

2022-11-08

The new FL MGUARD 2102 and FL MGUARD 4302 Gigabit security routers from Phoenix Contact combine mGuard security software with powerful hardware.

New products for coaxial cabling

2022-10-14

Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio for coaxial cabling with 90° PCB connectors and assembled cables in lengths from 0.5 m to 30 m.

Space-saving wiring of multiple potentials

2022-10-14

The new FIX distribution blocks from Phoenix Contact are the first to carry more than just one potential.

New half shells for UCS universal housings

2022-10-14

The new UCS HH 87-87 half shells are available for the UCS housing system from Phoenix Contact.

Identification solutions for the food and beverage industry

2022-10-14

The detectable and highly resistant identification solutions from Phoenix Contact ensure a high level of safety in the food and beverage industry.

Solution for encrypted VPN connections to China

2022-10-14

The new version of the Phoenix Contact mGuard Secure Cloud now supports high-availability VPN connections to China and new router generations for the secure connection of machines and systems.

M12 connectors for Single Pair Ethernet

2022-10-14

The new M12-size SPE connectors from Phoenix Contact provide identical mechanical installation conditions and easy integration into conventional sensors.

Comprehensive monitoring of all critical points of a wind turbine generator

2022-09-21

Phoenix Contact continues to expand its collaboration with Wölfel Winds Systems.

New connectors for cabling photovoltaic panels

2022-09-21

The Sunclix connectors with crimp connection for automated assembly processes from Phoenix Contact enable the easy and reliable cabling of photovoltaic panels.

Reliable supply of LED applications

2022-09-21

With the Step Power power supply from Phoenix Contact, which was specifically developed for LED applications, modern lighting scenarios are supplied directly from the control cabinet.

New battery-pole connectors for home storage systems

2022-09-21

Phoenix Contact is introducing new connectors for home storage applications to the market.

Billing charging processes in accordance with measurement and calibration law

2022-08-31

With the CHARX control modular AC charging controllers from Phoenix Contact, charging processes can now also be billed in compliance with calibration law.

Narrow protection for 4-conductor measurements

2022-08-31

Two product versions have been added to Phoenix Contact’s portfolio of narrow surge protective devices for MCR technology with an overall width of just 6 mm.

Shield connections for the PCB

2022-08-31

Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio of PCB connection technology for data transmission with the new solderable SH-PCB 6 shield clamp.

New fillers for modular ICS housings

2022-08-31

For the modular electronics housings in the ICS series from Phoenix Contact, fillers in depths of 67.5, 90, and 112.5 mm are now also available.

Surge protection for universal use

2022-08-31

The FLASHTRAB-MB surge protective device from Phoenix Contact is based on innovative carbon spark gap technology and meets high lightning protection requirements.

Multifunctional wall bracket for universal housings

2022-06-27

The multifunctional UCS WM-MP wall bracket from Phoenix Contact makes the UCS field housing system compatible with even more applications.

Safe cabling work with new conductor connectors and protective caps

2022-06-27

With PRC conductor connectors and protective caps, cabling work for superstructures and structural alterations can be performed reliably.

Monoblocks with two connection points

2022-06-27

The new PTVFIX blocks from Phoenix Contact have a lateral conductor connection.

Heatsinks and heatsink fillers for electronics housings

2022-06-27

Phoenix Contact provides various heatsink solutions for ICS series electronics housings.

Sensor-free motion monitoring

2022-06-27

The new TÜV-certified PSR-MM35 over-speed safety relay from Phoenix Contact monitors speeds particularly economically and without additional sensors.

International feed-in controller certification

2022-06-27

The Power Control Unit (PCU) from Phoenix Contact for feed-in control in decentralized power generation plants has been certified for the country of Poland since June 2022. It now complies with the Network Code on the Requirements for Generators (NC RfG) and enables simplified commissioning and connection to the power grid.

End-to-end redundancy with active redundancy modules with ACB Technology

2022-06-27

The new QUINT ORING redundancy modules with ACB Technology now feature application-specific surge protection and two outputs for high system availability.