PCB connections and electronics housings for lighting systems in buildings

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Lighting systems in buildings

Your applications – our solutions

LED lighting is more than just light. It is an integral part of the functional and architectural building design. In light design, luminosity, durability, and intelligent control functions all come together. In addition to the actual LEDs, lighting systems therefore also include electronics such as ballasts, light controls, or communication units. Phoenix Contact delivers the right connection technology. Compact and reliable PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors can be discreetly integrated into the LED lighting design. Robust electronics housings designed for outdoor installation provide reliable protection for electronics in harsh environments.

Common applications for device connections for lighting systems in buildings

  • LED lighting in indoor and outdoor installations
  • Light controls
  • Ballasts

Common applications for device connections for lighting systems in buildings

  • LED lighting in indoor and outdoor installations
  • Light controls
  • Ballasts

Your advantages

  • Wide range of applications: Solutions for board-to-board, wire-to-board, and wire-to-wire applications
  • Supply elements and butt connectors for 8 mm- and 10 mm-wide LED strips
  • High current carrying capacity enables long LED strips to be connected without additional feed-in
  • Long service life with proven contact geometries and surfaces
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Compact PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors for lighting systems

Compact PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors for lighting systems

LED lighting must be compact and have a low installed height in order to prevent unwanted shadows. Here, PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors from Phoenix Contact provide compact dimensions, excellent reliability, and highly convenient operation. Their white color also means that they can be integrated discreetly into the lighting.

  • Compact connectors and PCB terminal blocks for PCBs
  • Pitches from 2.5 mm to 5.08 mm
  • Conductor cross sections from 1.5 to 2.5 mm²
  • Versions with screw or spring connection technology
PTF series PCB connectors for flexible LED PCBs

PTF series PCB connectors for flexible LED PCBs

PTF series PCB connectors for flexible LED PCBs

Modern LED lighting combines high luminosity with a compact design. Flexible LED PCBs enable highly unique contours. PTF series connectors are specifically designed for these PCBs. The white connectors can be integrated discreetly into the application. Their flat design minimizes unwanted shadows.

  • Supply elements and butt connectors for 8 mm- and 10 mm-wide LED strips
  • Integrated locking mechanism for a secure hold on PCBs without soldering
  • High current carrying capacity enables long LED strips to be connected without additional feed-in
  • Corner connectors and T-pieces for flexible light designs
PTSM series PCB connectors for scalable lighting systems

PTSM series PCB connectors for scalable lighting systems

PTSM series PCB connectors for scalable lighting systems

The modular design of LED units is ideal for scalable lighting systems. This means that various numbers of LED units can be combined flexibly to suit the application. Just 5 mm high, PTSM series PCB connectors offer a compact and flexible connection solution.

  • Wide range of applications: Solutions for board-to-board, wire-to-board, and wire-to-wire applications
  • Powerful Push-in spring connection for currents up to 6 A
  • High mechanical safety due to the stable lateral solder anchor
  • Designed for automated SMT and THR processes
Compact PCB terminal blocks for ballasts and light controls

Compact PCB terminal blocks for ballasts and light controls

Compact PCB terminal blocks for ballasts and light controls

Light controls and ballasts, referred to as LED drivers, enable intelligent and adaptive lighting concepts. The more reliably the electronics are integrated into the lighting, the more durable the overall system will be. Compact PCB terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact combine proven reliability with extremely convenient use.

  • Small component size for compact applications
  • Designed for automated SMT and THR processes
  • High degree of flexibility when it comes to choosing the connection and mounting technology
  • Long service life with proven contact geometries and surfaces
ECS series electronics housings

ECS series electronics housings

ECS series electronics housings for robust outdoor installations

Lighting, camera systems, or antenna masts in outdoor installations are exposed to changing environmental influences. Robust ECS series outdoor housings reliably protect the assembled PCB and the other electronic components from dust, dirt, and water – even under extreme conditions. The housings with IP65 to IP69 protection are also suitable for a wide temperature range from -40°C to +100°C. They can be mounted on a wall or mast.

  • Flexible housing design for the installation of a range of PCB thicknesses
  • Ready-to-use front plates for circular connectors, data connectors, and rectangular connectors
  • For degrees of protection up to IP69 (EN 60529)
  • Housing approval in accordance with UL 50/50E
  • Gore® membrane for pressure equalization and to prevent excess moisture in the housing
UCS series electronics housings for embedded systems

UCS series electronics housings for embedded systems

UCS series electronics housings for embedded systems

In building technology, certain automation tasks can also be handled by embedded systems. They operate 24/7, and are indispensable for automation in numerous functional areas of smart buildings. Embedded systems often handle monitoring, control, and regulation functions, and also process data and signals. UCS series universal electronics housings provide the ideal packaging for indoor applications that are mounted on walls or are not tied to a specific location. They protect embedded systems and single-board computers like Raspberry Pi and enable application-specific arrangement of the modular electronics inside the housing.

  • Five installed heights from 87 to 237 mm in two depths of 47 mm and 67 mm
  • Comprehensive accessories such as corner guards and stacking, DIN rail, and wall adapters
  • Fixed or flexible PCB mounting
  • Standardized cutouts can be made in the side panels for interfaces such as RJ45, M12, or D-SUB
BC series electronics housings

BC series electronics housings

BC series electronics housings

BC series DIN rail housings for building automation enable a high degree of flexibility when it comes to selecting PCB connections. The versatile housings are ideal for devices in distribution boards. Standard-compliant dimensions and various overall widths enable numerous other applications, such as for smart meters, energy measuring devices, smoke and fire alarms in signal processing, or for simple light controls.

  • Six overall widths from 17.8 to 161.6 mm with a wide variety of upper and lower parts
  • Transparent swivel cover for functional designation or cover with latching
  • Optional DIN rail connectors for serial and parallel module communication, standard-compliant in accordance with DIN 43880
  • PCBs can be installed in three spatial directions for flexible device designs