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.

Phoenix Contact acquires iS5 Communications: Solutions for infrastructure networks to be developed further

2022-12-22

The Phoenix Contact Group has acquired Canadian company iS5 Communications Inc. based in Mississauga, Ontario.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Compact SMD and THR PCB terminal blocks

2022-11-08

Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio of SMT and THR solderable PCB terminal blocks for conductor cross-sections up to 0.5 mm².

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

New battery-pole connectors for home storage systems

2022-09-21

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heatsinks and heatsink fillers for electronics housings

2022-06-27

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

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.

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.

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.

EMC filters for applications in metrology

2022-06-27

The new EMC filter with integrated TTC-6-SFP-24AC-PT surge protection circuit supplements the portfolio of the TERMITRAB complete product family from Phoenix Contact.

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.

Phoenix Contact launches a more sustainable product portfolio

2022-06-14

Based on a technology project conducted over several years, in which Phoenix Contact defined lead-free* alternative materials and put them to the test, the Group is now working quickly to convert its connector portfolio.

50 years of Combicon PCB connection technology

2022-06-07

Under the slogan "The Spirit of Connecting," Combicon PCB connection technology from Phoenix Contact is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Modular system for automated industrial identification

2022-05-23

With the new THERMOMARK E SERIES product family, Phoenix Contact is providing a new solution for simple and efficient industrial identification. For the first time, the system automatically combines the printing and application of markings in one process step, thus achieving time savings of 60 percent compared with carrying out the work steps manually.

Filters for universal use

2022-05-23

The new filter portfolio from Phoenix Contact consists of single-phase mains filters with and without an integrated overvoltage protection circuit.

New connectors for Single Pair Ethernet

2022-05-20

Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio of ONEPAIR series data connectors for Single Pair Ethernet.

Individual service for signal integrity

2022-05-20

The demands on connection technology performance are constantly increasing. By providing customized support, Phoenix Contact helps customers select connection components to ensure the highest possible signal integrity. This is based on experience in the development of standardized data connectors for various device interfaces.

PCB connectors and patch cables for USB and HDMI

2022-05-20

To meet the increased demand for more device interfaces, Phoenix Contact is continuously extending its portfolio of data connectors for reliable communication. New additions to the portfolio include PCB connectors and patch cables of USB type A and type C as well as HDMI type A.

High operating convenience with new connection technology

2022-05-19

The new XTV terminal block family is the first product family with the new Push-X connection technology from Phoenix Contact. Compared to the existing Push-in connection technology, Push-X serves all conductor types in direct wiring without exception.

High flexibility and a narrow design

2022-05-19

The new generation of highly compact VARIOFACE Front Connect termination boards from Phoenix Contact supplements the cabling area between the remote I/O system and the field level.

Utilize field data easily with Industrial Ethernet

2022-05-19

Artificial intelligence is being used ever more frequently in industrial applications. With the third generation of the Valueline product family, Phoenix Contact is providing industrial PCs that meet these demands.

Engineering software​ for control cabinet building

2022-05-19

The clipx ENGINEER software provides increased efficiency. Time and effort in the design process can be reduced through the use of prefabricated projects.

Push-in contact inserts with Click-in latching

2022-05-19

The Heavycon heavy-duty connectors from Phoenix Contact are used for cabling from the control cabinet through to the field level. Now the product range is being extended to include new fixed-position Push-in contact inserts with Click-in latching.

New functions through update for Edge PC

2022-04-21

To transfer information from the local network to a cloud solution, Phoenix Contact completes the IIoT solution with firmware update 2022.0 for the EPC 1502 and EPC 1522 Edge PCs.

New bus coupler for Ethernet

2022-04-21

With the new IL ETH BK-PAC Inline bus coupler for Modbus/TCP (UDP), Phoenix Contact is expanding its product portfolio for setting up remote I/O solutions in the control cabinet.

Powerful controller for high safety requirements

2022-04-21

The BPC 9102S Remote Field Controller from Phoenix Contact is the most powerful controller in the product range based on PLCnext Technology. It was developed especially for applications with the highest safety requirements and extreme conditions.

Supplements for splice boxes with patented pigtail tray

2022-04-19

Phoenix Contact is supplementing the compact splice/distributor boxes in the FDX 20 series for DIN rail mounting with additional types of fibers and couplings.

Highspeed Ethernet up to 1 km with Gigabit Ethernet extenders

2022-04-19

The Gigabit Ethernet extenders from Phoenix Contact enable broadband applications up to 1 Gbps over any 2-wire cables and coaxial cables.

Energy Solution Partner Program

2022-04-19

Phoenix Contact has established globally selected Energy Solution Partners who have extensive expertise in the company’s products and systems. This enables solar power solutions to be adapted to individual customer requirements worldwide.

Compact DC charging cable awarded Good Design Award 2021

2022-04-19

Following the multiple award-winning AC charging cables, Phoenix Contact’s product family for DC charging cables for the lower power range, the CCS C-Line, has now also received the Good Design Award 2021 for practical and stylish design from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum.

Circuit breaker system with IO-Link

2022-04-19

This year, the CAPAROC individual modular system from Phoenix Contact is being extended by a new power module with IO-Link interface. This makes CAPAROC even more flexible in use and easier to adapt to the conditions of the machines to be protected.

Heavy-duty connectors in various colors

2022-04-19

The HEAVYCON standard housings from Phoenix Contact are now also available with a resistant, colored powder coating. This allows more individuality and flexibility in the realization of machines and systems in customer-specific designs.

Small terminal blocks for maximum benefits

2022-04-19

The terminal blocks in miniature format from Phoenix Contact can be conveniently wired and mounted in various ways in even the narrowest of spaces. Depending on the application, the miniature terminal blocks are available with Push-in or screw connection technology.

Optimal protection for home charging stations and electric cars

2022-03-31

Suitable surge protection can protect the charging station and the electric vehicle connected in the carport from costly damage. The CHARX protect product family from Phoenix Contact now includes a new IP65-protected surge protection box specifically for this application.

BC modular electronics housings for building automation

2022-03-31

Phoenix Contact is extending the BC modular housing series with new products for versatile applications in building automation.

Compact installation connectors for up to 20 A

2022-03-31

The new, particularly compact PRC 20 installation system from Phoenix Contact transmits currents of up to 20 A.

The best solution for modern building technology

2022-03-31

The PTI installation terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact facilitate the quick and space-saving configuration of building distribution boards.

Narrow power supply with a high power density

2022-03-31

The new, slim generation of UNO POWER power supplies from Phoenix Contact stands out with its easy system diagnostics via DC OK-LED and switching relay contact.

New generation web panels

2022-02-24

The new WP 6000 web panel product family from Phoenix Contact is a flexible platform that carries out operation and monitoring tasks efficiently.

Thermal protection for high nominal currents

2022-02-24

The TCP thermal device circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact are being extended to devices with higher nominal currents with the TCP 10 variant.

Compact board-to-board connectors

2022-02-24

The new, space-saving board-to-board connectors in the FS series from Phoenix Contact, with a pitch of 0.635 mm, enable mezzanine PCB arrangements with high-speed data transmission rates up to 20 Gbps.

Put simply: The construction and functionality of charging stations

2022-02-24

Electric car charging stations and home chargers have to meet high standards of availability, safety, and comfort based on the field of application.

Signal integrity and impedance – educational webinar from the companies Polar, NCAB, and Phoenix Contact

2022-02-24

Following the guiding principle “On the path to signal integrity – from calculation via connection technology to the PCB with a focus on impedance,” the companies will provide expertise for optimizing impedances on the PCB.

Touch panels for sophisticated visualization solutions

2022-02-24

The TP 6000 touch panel product family from Phoenix Contact is a flexible HMI product platform for sophisticated visualization solutions.

Data connectors for any device interface

2022-02-24

Phoenix Contact is consistently developing its portfolio of data connectors for reliable communication. With the extension of the product range, established data connectors such as D-SUB are just as much part of the portfolio as new data connectors for RJ45, USB, HDMI, coaxial and fiber-optic connections, and Single Pair Ethernet.

Surge protection with an overall width of 3.5 mm

2022-01-27

The TERMITRAB complete product family from Phoenix Contact features protection against overvoltages, with a narrow overall width of just 3.5 mm per protective device.

High Power Charging up to 500 kW – now for CCS type 1

2022-01-27

The CHARX connect DC charging cables for ultra-fast High Power Charging (HPC) are now also available for the North American CCS type 1 charging standard. A comprehensive range of accessories complete the HPC system portfolio.

Flexible enclosure lights with low-level power dissipation

2022-01-27

The luminous intensity of the new, efficient 400 class enclosure lights from Phoenix Contact has been improved, and they now provide 700 lm with a power dissipation of just 6 W.

Fiber-optic couplings and pigtails news

2022-01-27

New couplings and pigtails extend the fiber optics (FO) portfolio from Phoenix Contact. The couplings and pigtails are particularly well-suited for splice boxes and other distributors.

Compact modular distribution blocks with lateral Push-in connection

2022-01-27

The new PTVFIX distribution blocks from Phoenix Contact are a combination of the PTFIX distribution block system and the PTV series with vertical conductor connection.

VIVAWEST and Phoenix Contact use digital building management to reduce energy consumption and operating costs

2022-01-20

After successfully launching digital building management with 400 heating systems, VIVAWEST has joined up with Phoenix Contact to expand this pilot project. A total of 300 additional heating systems are now equipped with a central controller.

Phoenix Contact awarded IEC 62443 certificate for PLCnext Control by TÜV SÜD

2021-12-06

Phoenix Contact is the first company to receive a certification for a controller (PLC) in accordance with IEC 62443-4-1 ML 3 Full Process Profile in combination with IEC 62443-4-2. This confirms that the secure development life cycle was fully applied in developing the PLCnext Control devices.

PCB connection technology for Ethernet APL

2021-11-26

Phoenix Contact provides a comprehensive product portfolio of PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors for Single Pair Ethernet, with which intelligent field devices can be integrated into switch-based Ethernet environments.

Tool-free cabling with M12 Push-Lock connectors

2021-11-26

Confined spaces and customized cable lengths are becoming more and more common when it comes to the cabling of machines and systems.

Reliable interface for the blind plugging of modular connections

2021-11-26

The new docking frames in the Phoenix Contact HEAVYCON product family provide time-saving installation and maintenance of slide-in systems and other applications in which the interfaces cannot be seen.

Service for manufacturer-independent device management and updates

2021-11-26

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

New AC charging cables with temperature sensor technology up to 80 A

2021-11-26

The CHARX connect mode-3 charging cable product family from Phoenix Contact is expanding. For the North American e-mobility market, UL-certified AC charging cables with charging currents of up to 80 A with integrated temperature sensor technology for increased safety are now available for the first time.

New I/Os for field installation

2021-11-26

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

PLCnext Control for redundancy

2021-11-26

With its redundancy function, the high-performance RFC 4072R PLCnext Control device from Phoenix Contact is ideal for use in high-availability applications. This PLC is part of the PLCnext Technology ecosystem, which is currently the most open automation platform on the market.

Left-alignable extension modules for PLCnext Control devices

2021-11-26

Experience shows that demands change over the duration of a project or during the lifecycle of an application.

Ethernet switches for harsh environments

2021-11-26

The FL SWITCH 1000NT product family from Phoenix Contact is being extended to include new versions with extended temperature range as well as approvals for the process industry and maritime applications.

Press conference at SPS – smart production solutions

2021-11-26

At the SPS trade fair, held from November 23–25, 2021, Ulrich Leidecker, President of Industrial Management and Automation, spoke at a press conference about the development of Phoenix Contact’s business situation in 2021.

New gateways for secure remote maintenance of machines

2021-10-28

The remote maintenance gateways portfolio of the Cloud Client product family from Phoenix Contact has been extended by four versions.

RJ45 patch cables for building applications

2021-10-28

Phoenix Contact is extending its range with new RJ45 BUILDING series patch cables.

RJ45 patch cables for industrial applications

2021-10-28

The Phoenix Contact portfolio now includes the new RJ45 patch cables for industrial applications.

With the right crimping tool for safe crimping connections in any application

2021-10-22

Phoenix Contact constantly optimizes and extends the crimping tools of the CRIMPFOX portfolio based on the market requirements and the crimp connection specifications.

Official inauguration of the new Phoenix Contact E-Mobility production site in Poland

2021-10-12

The new Phoenix Contact E-Mobility production facility in the Rzeszów-Dworzysko Science and Technology Park was officially inaugurated on October 7, 2021, in the presence of the mayor, Konrad Fijołek.

Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures invests in OT cybersecurity

2021-10-01

Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures, the corporate venture capital company of the Phoenix Contact Group, has invested in high-tech startup SIGA as part of a new round of financing.

THR PCB terminal blocks up to 2.5 mm²

2021-09-23

Phoenix Contact is extending its range of reflow solder-capable PCB terminal blocks (MSL1) to include the 2.5 mm² cross-section.

PCB terminal blocks for PROFINET

2021-09-23

Phoenix Contact is extending its portfolio with PCB terminal blocks for PROFINET-compliant data transmission.

New AC energy meters for charging infrastructure

2021-09-23

The product family of EMpro energy meters with MID approval from Phoenix Contact has been extended by three new AC measuring devices. The single and three-phase devices have been designed for extreme temperatures of up to +70 C. They are suitable in particular for use in e-mobility charging stations and home chargers, even in unprotected outdoor areas.

DC/DC converters for the solar industry

2021-09-23

The new DC/DC converter of the TRIO product family from Phoenix Contact supplies the system directly from the field. A reliable power supply is guaranteed, even without a central grid.

Phoenix Contact is “opening doors with the mouse”

2021-09-23

Phoenix Contact is taking part in the action day “Opening doors with the mouse” on October 3, 2021. Children will be guided through the Bad Pyrmont production site via a virtual 360° tour.

Safely separate signals in one terminal with two connection methods

2021-09-23

The hybrid terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact enable different connection technologies to be used for the interior and exterior sides of a control cabinet.

Easy recording of weather data

2021-09-02

The new weather station from Phoenix Contact is now available. The pre-installed solution with PLCnext Control records the values of the wind speed, wind direction, temperature, irradiation, humidity, and amount of precipitation.

New power modules for the charging infrastructure

2021-09-02

With the CHARX power fast-charging DC modules, Phoenix Contact offers efficient DC power electronics for fast charging stations. The new 30 kW modules are available as AC/DC converters and DC/DC converters.

Groundbreaking ceremony in Blomberg: Phoenix Contact builds an energy-efficient facility for machine building

2021-08-25

August 24, 2021 marked the groundbreaking for the new building that Phoenix Contact will build at the end of the Flachsmarktstraße by 2023.

Unmanaged switches with IP67 degree of protection

2021-08-23

The new unmanaged switches for field installation expand the product range of Ethernet switches from Phoenix Contact.

Outdoor housings for space-critical applications

2021-08-23

New outdoor housings with an installation depth of 80 mm extend the portfolio of the ECS series range of outdoor housings from Phoenix Contact. The smaller design allows device dimensions that are 75% more compact.

CAPAROC components with UL certification

2021-08-23

CAPAROC is the new individual modular system for overcurrent protection from Phoenix Contact.