Connection technology and electronics housings for building control

Controllers and HMIs are as varied as the tasks they perform. Their scope of functions is also largely determined by the physical interfaces to the user. The more intuitively a device can be operated, the more reliably it can automate operating processes. Over the last few decades, PCB terminal blocks and PCB connectors from Phoenix Contact have proven their worth as an intuitive connection solution.

• Connectors and terminal blocks for PCBs
• For pitches from 2.5 to 5.08 mm
• For currents up to 24 A (IEC)/20 A (UL)
• Versions with screw or spring connections

The components of industrial electronics devices are becoming more and more compact. At the same time, these components also offer a wider range of functions and higher performance. These types of devices are based on board-to-board connectors for the in-device connection of several PCBs. They are particularly suitable for decentral and modular applications in building technology such as controllers, frequency converters, or HMIs.

• Compact pitches of 0.8 mm and 1.27 mm
• Shielded and unshielded versions
• Horizontal and vertical versions for different PCB orientations
• For stack heights from 6 to 12 mm

Standardized cables and device connectors for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) really come into their own wherever sensors and actuators are implemented in a confined space and must also be easy to maintain. SPE is the ideal solution for compact and efficient interfaces – for controllers, HMIs, and sensors, for example. The communication protocol for data cabling inside the building uses Single Pair Ethernet to cover the last few meters between the controller and the sensor. Application-specific, optimized cabling is therefore the basis for future-proof networking from the device to the cloud. It allows consistently intelligent and scalable application networking on all levels.

BC series DIN rail housings for building communication enable a high degree of flexibility when it comes to choosing the connection for PCBs. The housings are ideal for devices in distribution boards or for Raspberry Pi applications involving simple, non-safety-related PLC tasks. Smart meters, energy measuring devices, or building controls for distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880 extend the scope of application. Furthermore, standard-compliant dimensions and various overall widths enable numerous other applications, such as signal processing in smoke and fire alarms, for energy measuring devices, or simple light controls.

• Available in six overall widths from 17.8 mm 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
• Compliant with DIN 43880
• PCBs can be installed in three spatial directions for flexible device designs