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The story of PLC-INTERFACE - From the past to the future. Discover the origin, development, production and application in the context of future technologies.

MINI Analog Pro signal conditioners with Ex i approval and functional safety according to SIL 3 on an overall width of only 6.2mm!

Process up to 160 signals per metre, ideal for example for modern, compact systems for storing regenerative energy. Equally advantageous is the user-friendly design and operating concept as well as the systemic interaction with the MACX Analog product family

This video explains the SPE Technology: SPE enables continuous Ethernet communication down to the sensor level and also offers a compact and cost-effective connection of Ethernet and power via only one pair of wires. Different requirements of factory, process and building automation apply here. The two-wire technology enables efficient cabling solutions for IP20 and IP6x environments, for high data rates of up to 10 GBit/s and in the Advanced Physical Layer" (APL) version for long transmission distances of up to 1000 meters and in hazardous areas up to zone 0.

The animation shows the modular and fast design of DC charging infrastructure with the CHARX system for 19" rack mounting

Innovative interconnection technology for energy storage solutions enables sector coupling.

Coupled with a photovoltaic system, energy storage devices play a huge role in homes. The proportion of self-generated electrical energy used in the household’s own electricity consumption is increased significantly, and continuous autonomous supply is possible in the event of a malfunction in the public grid.

In the video, Frank Knafla explains the basics for a Smart Building and the approach we take with smart building design.

Surge protection is extremely important – even when charging electric vehicles. You do not believe us? We have tested in our in-house pulse and high-current laboratory, what happens when a wallbox gets an overvoltage.

The IoT-based EMpro energy meters pave the way for the energy management of the future. EMpro enables the easiest integration into a local network via the integrated REST API. The direct cloud connection opens the door to the digital world in the Internet of Things.

This is unique: MINI Analog Pro signal conditioner with Ex i approval and functional safety according to SIL 3 on an overall width of only 6.2mm! Process up to 160 signals per meter - ideal, for example, for modern, compact systems for storing regenerative energy. Benefit from sophisticated design, ergonomic operation and patented technology

Choose from an extensive range of remote I/O systems for the control cabinet. Implement safety applications and special functions with a wide range of module types and sizes. Our I/O systems can be combined perfectly with all Phoenix Contact programmable logic controllers or with bus couplers for a variety of fieldbuses. For decentralised automation without a control cabinet, you can use I/O modules in a block design with high functionality and a particularly robust design for harsh industrial environments. You can extend the scope of functions of your application by using digital I/Os with an IO-Link master and the corresponding IO-Link devices.

Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways: In the context of sustainability issues, more and more hope has been placed in digitalisation in recent years. PLCnext Technology helps to create green and sustainable solutions. This project is about working with the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB for short). Weeds on the tracks must be removed regularly to ensure safe train operations. Currently, this is done with glyphosate and by hand. Together with a team from SBB, we have developed an application that will make it possible to completely dispense with the use of glyphosate in the future.

MACX Analog signal conditioners provide you with a wide range of solutions for safe, interference-free analog and digital signal processing. In addition to the explosion protection for all zones and material groups, MACX Analog provides functional safety in accordance with SIL IEC/EN 61508 and PL EN ISO 13849.

In the video, Uwe Trautwein introduces the new room operating unit ERS 1000 and explains with a demo application the difference in comfort between classic blind operation and operation on the ERS 1000.

How do you set up secure communication between charging stations, operators, users, vehicles and the backend? Find out more in this video

Read about user stories and real applications. Get support getting started with your PLCnext control and PLCnext Engineer. Learn more about industry trends. Find open source code on Github or watch tutorials. Talk to fellow community members and our experts in the forum, ask a question or just exchange ideas.

The fastest way to energy measuring: set up communication interface, select power network type, configure measuring input – the EMpro energy measuring devices are configured and integrated into the network within minutes. Reduce your wiring and configuration effort and benefit from smart web server functions.

IoT (Internet of Things) is finding its way into buildings. Phoenix Contact provides solutions to optimise the operation of buildings and distributed properties. Energy efficiency potentials and new services are identified and used to operate buildings in a network-friendly and user-oriented way. Building IoT enables the Facility Management to lower operating costs and generate new added value.

How do you reliably supply the charging station with energy and protect it from downtime? Find out more in this week's video.

PLCnext store- libraries, examples, and apps for your PLCnext application
In the PLCnext store info centre you will find all information about the PLCnext store, depending on what you have in mind and who you are

• customers can download apps and find libraries and examples
• developers create apps and generate traffic for your business

The Speed Starter is the device class between motor starters and frequency converters with a particularly intuitive operation. This compact solution provides all of the functions necessary for various speeds, soft start, and safe stopping with the Safe Torque Off function.

How do you charge electric vehicles absolutely safely and as quickly or as gently as possible? This is an important question for developers and engineers of charging stations and home chargers- watch this video to learn more.

The CHARX connect vehicle charging inlets enable the AC and DC charging of all types of electric vehicles – from low charging power right through to High Power Charging (HPC). Along with CCS charging inlets (Combined Charging System), GB/T versions are also available for China.

The vehicle charging inlets have been developed for automobile manufacturers and are already being used in the new generations of electric vehicles. They allow electric vehicles to be charged continuously with a charging power of 250 kW, and temporarily even up to 500 kW.

PLCnext is based on a Linux kernel, providing real-time capability for IEC 61131-3 as well as for high-level languages such as C/C++ and Matlab®/Simulink®. The patented task handling allows any combination of IEC 61131-3 code, high-level languages and model-based tools in one task.

The speed starter, with particularly intuitive operation, is the new device class between motor starters and frequency converters. This compact solution provides all of the functions necessary for different speeds, soft start, and safe stopping with the Safe Torque Off (STO) function.

For many companies this means a change in thinking, changes in processes and other approaches. For example, know-how will have to be purchased more often in the future and many further developments and innovations will be created primarily by communities and the creativity of many idea providers. Flexibility and efficiency will become the most urgent requirement for us all. That means, reuse what has already been developed and maximum openness. Openness in thinking and openness of systems. PLCnext Technology is the open ecosystem that expands the use of a PLC in ways that will change the future of automation.

EMpro energy measuring devices acquire your energy data and communicate it easily to superordinate control and management systems. EMpro energy meters with MID certification in accordance with EN 50470 enable cost-centre-specific energy data billing.