The new IO-Link device I/O boxes from Phoenix Contact add robust devices to the portfolio for the Axioline E product family. They offer digital signal processing and flexible connection options for demanding environments.

When it comes to data acquisition in PV systems and wind turbine generators, the security of access to the collected data and the transmission paths is also extremely important. In addition to the ever-increasing risk of hacker attacks, there are various legal regulations aimed at protecting your company from cyberattacks. These include the Cyber Resilience Act, the NIS-2 Directive, and the KRITIS Regulation. Currently, there is not a harmonized standard for their implementation. However, it can be assumed that the internationally leading OT security standard IEC 62443 will play a decisive role.

Phoenix Contact is extending the portfolio of Axioline F and Axioline P remote I/O systems with three new resistance temperature measuring modules (RTD modules) that support resistive temperature measuring devices.

Compact distribution boards which offer little space for the hardware to be installed are often used in building and room automation. Phoenix Contact has therefore extended its product portfolio to include devices in the DIN rail-mount format. In addition to the proven ILC 2050 BI building controller, the new Catan C1 EN controller is now available.

With the two new IO-Link device I/O boxes, AXL E IOL DI16 M12 6M and AXL E IOL DIO8/8 M12 6M, Phoenix Contact is extending the portfolio of the new Axioline E I/O generation for control-cabinet-free automation to include devices for digital signal processing.

PLCnext Control from Phoenix Contact has now also been certified by DNV in accordance with the international standards IEC 61850 Ed. 2.1 and IEC 62351-3 for secure communication in energy management systems. Previously, the controller was the first on the market to be certified with a scope of functions in accordance with IEC 62443 4-2 SL2.

To implement a safe system, Phoenix Contact offers two new safety I/O modules for Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) in a compact design.

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.