Connection technology for the process industry
Play it safe with Ex
The range of PCB terminal blocks and plug-in connectors with Ex approval is specially designed for use in potentially explosive areas.
The Phoenix Contact PCB terminal blocks and plug-in connectors with Ex approval are designed for use in potentially explosive areas. As such, the range meets the requirement for use in process technology, for example.
Your advantages
- Device design flexibility – thanks to a wide range of products featuring screw and spring connection
- Suitable for use in a wide variety of applications – thanks to plug-in and non-plug-in products
- Use in hazardous areas – thanks to approval for increased safety Ex e
Wide range of products with Ex approval
Choose between plug-in and non-plug-in solutions. In addition, the plug-in connector PCB terminal blocks and headers are designed for wave soldering processes.
The following options for connecting the conductors ensure the necessary flexibility:
- Screw connection
- Push-in connection
- Spring-cage connection
Explosion hazard!
Highest priority is afforded to the safety of individuals, machines, and buildings and the protection of the environment. The prevention of explosions also plays an important role. Explosions can occur when oxygen, a combustible material, and a source of combustion meet.
The products have component approval according to the IEC/EN 60079-0 and IEC/EN 60079-7 standards, which define the requirements for devices in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Approval
| Combustible material | Gas, vapor, liquid, dust |
|---|---|
| Protection type | Ex e (increased safety) |
| Equipment group | II |
| Equipment category | 2 GD |
| Equipment protection level | Gb (occasional occurrence of combustible materials) |
| Gas group | IIC (ignition energy < 60 μJ |
| Additional condition | U (component approval – products cannot be operated alone) |
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