Awards for the PLC-INTERFACE relay circuit breaker in the USA

The "Control Engineering Product of the Year" competition has been recognizing pioneering technologies in automation and control for almost four decades. Products that shape the future of industrial engineering are also being honored in 2025. The nominated products were new to the North American market between January 1 and December 31, 2024. Phoenix Contact receives the Gold Award in the "Power" category for its PLC-INTERFACE circuit breaker.

The “Plant Engineering Product of the Year” program celebrates its 37th anniversary this year and continues to be the leading award for the most innovative and influential new products in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. This annual readers’ choice program highlights innovations that are revolutionizing the operation of plants and driving progress in the industry. Phoenix Contact received the “Most Valuable Product (MVP) award for its PLC-INTERFACE circuit breaker.

These awards reflect Phoenix Contact’s commitment to continuous innovation in the field of switching and industry automation. The PLC-INTERFACE circuit breaker is the compact solution for switching and safeguarding: It offers the innovative combination of relay interface and electronic fuse (circuit breaker) in a width of just 6.2 mm, for more space in the control cabinet. The nominal current (1 to 6 A) and the shutdown behavior can be configured individually via DIP switches on the device. An active diagnostic output provides a reliable status message to the higher-level controller. The visual status message is provided by a multi-colored LED in green, yellow, and red.