Push-X connection

Push-X makes it easy to wire all types of conductors with a quick release. Owing to the little effort needed during conductor entry, rigid as well as flexible conductors can be wired directly and without the need for ferrules. Due to the related time savings in wire preparation, Push-X enables particularly efficient wiring.

The Push-X technology makes direct and almost effortless conductor connection possible for you. The ingenious structure of the clamping chamber allows the conductor to be inserted without force up to the contact spring locking mechanism. All that is necessary is to actuate the locking mechanism at the end of the contact chamber to clamp the conductor into place with the contact spring. This locking mechanism cleverly bypasses the holding force of the contact spring during conductor insertion. The conductor is clamped effortlessly.

With Push-X technology, the contact chamber can be opened and tensioned quickly and easily. By pressing down the orange pusher element the contact spring is released. As soon as the pusher reaches its end position, the locking mechanism on the leg spring snaps back into the notch provided on the pusher. This process blocks the tripping of the contact spring. The spring is now pre-tensioned for rewiring.

The XTV terminal blocks with integrated Push-X technology are part of the CLIPLINE complete terminal block system. In addition to their compatibility with other terminal blocks in the system, these terminal blocks can also be used with the standardized accessories. Furthermore, the XTV terminals also close the gap in the range of PTV and PTPOWER lateral spring-cage terminals. This addition of the XTV terminal blocks to the range allows the space-saving wiring of all conductor cross-sections between 0.14 mm² and 185 mm².

The XPC PCB connector reduces installation times to a minimum. With the tool-free Push-X technology, rigid or flexible conductors with or without ferrules are connected directly and securely in a single motion. As soon as the conductor releases the locking mechanism of the pretensioned contact spring inside the innovative clamping space, a reliable, long-lasting terminal connection is created. Automated wiring can also be implemented using this connection technology.

Secure connections of consistently reliable quality are created by means of the sophisticated Push-X technology in combination with the contact spring that is pretensioned in the delivery state. This connection technology uses acoustic and visual signals as feedback to indicate whether the contact spring was released successfully. In addition to the audible sound of the contact spring being triggered, the operating state of the connector can also be determined by the high-contrast position of the orange release button. The current status of the connection technology can thus easily be seen.

Having been quickly and directly connected inside the XPC connector, the conductor can be released again just as easily. When the orange release button is pressed, the conductor is released and, at the same time, the contact spring is pretensioned again and locked in the trigger position. The connection technology is ready again and the next connection can be triggered.

The XPC PCB connector is compatible with Phoenix Contact’s extensive COMBICON range with 3.5 mm pitch. The XPC can therefore be combined with existing horizontal and vertical header versions. They are available both for reflow and wave soldering processes. So it is easy to switch between connectors with different connection technologies. As a result, the convenient connection technology of XPC can be used as a direct alternative in many areas of application.