This document provides an overview of Phoenix Contact's solutions for reducing costs associated with control panel design and assembly. It describes how Phoenix Contact's VARIOFACE Professional terminal blocks, interface modules, industrial cables, and power distribution modules can help achieve space, labor, and wiring cost savings compared to traditional control panel design. It also summarizes Phoenix Contact's offerings for PLC systems cabling, analog signal conditioning, motor starters, power supplies, switches, and wireless connectivity solutions and the benefits they provide for industrial applications.
4. FTA’s: VARIOFACE Professional
Why use field termination assemblies?
Bridge between the control level and field level
Terminal blocks with high density connections
Ribbon Cable D-Sub
High Density Power Distribution
D-Sub Module
6. VARIOFACE Professional
System Cabling Solutions
Professional Grade Interface Modules
Industrial, Over-Molded Ribbon Cables
Elimination of wiring errors
7. VARIOFACE Professional
Complete Systems Cabling Components:
Interface
System Cable Module
Plug Adapter
8. Systems Cabling
Reduction of Assembly time
Connecting 32 I/O Signal points
Single point termination PLC Systems Cabling
- cut - Simply plug
- strip it in !
- terminate
Less than a minute
per Signal 2 minutes for 32 Signals
50 minutes for Reduction of
32 Signals more than 90 %
9. Systems Cabling
Reduction of Space
Area for 32 I/O Signal points
Single point termination PLC Systems Cabling
- Terminal Blocks 13 - Module 12
- Fuse Blocks 30 - Module 35
- Relays 66 - Module 42
- Relay + Fuse 281 - Module 102
All numbers in Reduction of up to
Square Inches 50 % space
16. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: TERMINAL BLOCK AND
RELAY ALL-IN-ONE
optimal pluggable,
Sensor
application series Actuator narrow
Universal
safe snap-in bridge
isolation DIN system
VDE 0106-101
I
O
high switching IP 67
power 250 V AC/6 A
integrated
circuitry
17. Mini Analog: Why use signal conditioners
•Improve signal isolation from EMI/RFI
sources
•Stronger amplification of weaker
transmitter signals
•Boost signal strength to support
several devices on the process control
loop
•Signal linearization
•Universal configuration
•Signal level matching
•Ground loop isolation
19. Power bridging - T-Bus Connector
Less wiring
Fast installation
The modules are hot swappable!
Saves time and money!
20. The Innovation Continues!
MINI Analog V8 Adapter
MINI MCR-SL-V8-FLK 16-A
P/N 2811268
Connects to 8 MINI MCR analog
Current modules
And 16 position system cabling
Approvals: CE, ATEX nA, UL, UL-EX
Not to be used with
Analog voltage
modules
21. MINI Analog System Cabling
New system-cable with open ends
Ferruled
Marked 1-16
Flexible
connection to
different PLC’S !!
22. INTERFACE Analog
Why use MINI Analog?
Only 6.2mm wide
Efficient power circuit
T-Bus power Quick Cabling System
connection system
Rugged Design Screw and Spring
Specs and connection
approvals
Dip Switch configurable
25. “4 in1” Time Savings Over Contactors
E-stop Contactors
Reversing Contactors
Overload Relay
26. INTERFACE Starters: CONTACTRON
Combination of fast, wear free
Solid State & EM Relays (Hybrid)
and Motor Overload relay
•Input
19.2 to 30Vdc
85 to 253Vac
Surge/polarity protected
•Output
42 to 550Vac
2A or 9A outputs
Surge current 100A for 10mS
Average output rating of 4KW or
5HP power factor dependent.
Surge protected
Leakage current = 0mA
27. INTERFACE Starters
Why use the 4-in-1 instead of other electromechanical starters?
= + +
Reversing Overload E Stop
4-in-1 Relay
Contactor Contactor
• Panel space – 75% space savings
• Wiring time – 75% labor savings
• Long lifetime – 40 year; 30 million cycles
• Price – more cost effective compared to multiple components
28. Power Distribution
CLIPLINE-UT 6-TMC M Circuit Breakers
•.5A – 16A Flexible marking options
•UL 1077
•240Vac; 28Vdc
Patented FBS
push-in bridging
30. QUINT SFB
Selective FuseBreaking
Technology
Large output
voltage range
Preventive function monitoring
++--- 3rd minus terminal block
Slim design
31. QUINT SFB – Power Boost for cost savings
Uout Output voltage and output
[V] current monitoring
Uout IOUT > IN
0.9 x Uout
UOUT < 0.9 UN
Nominal POWER
load BOOST
IN n x IN Iout
[A]
Overload
32. INTERFACE Power
Why SFB Technology? Reduced downtime
6x nominal current for 12 milliseconds =
power integrity on the DC bus
34. Increase Power Supply Warranty!!!
Use this with this
and get a 5 year
extended warranty
35. Technical Documentation on Web
Extend Power Supply Warranty
5 years Unconditional
Landing page on web
Download Application Note
36. Lean Managed Switch – All the function
without all the cost
SNMP v1,2
RSTP
Web Server Configuration
Alarm Contact
Redundant Power Connection
Ext. Temp: -40 to 75 deg C
“-E” Version
IGMP Snooping Default On
Fiber options available
38. Standard Function Narrow (SFN)
Unmanaged Switches:
Easy to Apply
Wide Range: 5 & 8 Port
versions
Complete Fiber/Copper Options
SC & ST Fiber Connector
options
Unique Performance &
Security Options
Quality of Service Prioritization
Physical Port Security
Affordable Gigabit Options
Extended Temperature variants
39. SFNT Wide Temperature Switch
Reliability under Extreme Environmental Conditions
Wide temperature range : -40°C to +75°C
Increased Noise Immunity: Exceeds IEC 61000-4
Superior Shock/Vibration: 25G/5G
42. FIELD-WIREABLE M12
CONNECTOR
• Two piece connection system
• No stripping of the wires
• Connection in less than one
minute
• IP 65/67
• Two versions: #22 - #18 AWG &
#26 - #22 AWG
• Available with either metal or
plastic coupling nut
Fast Connection Technology!!
44. INDUSTRIAL PLUG CONNECTOR:
Remove the base; remove the cost
Standard rectangular
housing
Eliminate base component
Save on average 30-35%
IP 65/67/69K
Additional wiring space
Heavycon Advanced
45. Machine or Device Connections
Modular System
Modular connection
system integrating
power, signal &
pneumatics into
hood/base
From 2 to12 modules in
one plug connector
system.
One cut-out necessary
47. Benefits of Wireless in Industrial
Applications
Lower installation costs (than wired solutions)
Labor savings
Permits and delays
Material cost
Faster installation vs. traditional cabling
More application flexibility
Offer an alternative to wiring harnesses and slip
rings that could wear out on moving devices
Provide monitoring and control of “stranded” devices
in remote locations
48. What can wireless do for you?
Find out more by attending the training class –
Tuesday and Wednesday; 10:30 -12:00pm
License vs. Unlicensed
ISM Bands
Wi-Fi
900 MHz Proprietary
UHF Radios
GSM/GPRS Cell Phone
Antennas & accessories