At embedded world 2022, on the Digi-Key booth, Paige West speaks with Tobias Klus, Senior Director Global Channel & Account Management – Device Connectors and Dr Thomas Beier, Vice President, Phoenix Contact about the company's housing solutions.

Swissbit has reported that a collaborative venture with Phoenix Contact has resulted in the company adopting Swissbit’s secure industrial SD card memory as the solution for its license protection. The Data Protection Edition of the Swissbit PS-46 DP SD-memory card functions as a secure license container while accelerating the roll-out and commissioning process for Phoenix Contact customers.

To simplify the wiring effort in machine building and control cabinet manufacturing, there is now a solution for 400 volt distribution: The CrossPowerSystem from Phoenix Contact is an open platform for modular and functional control cabinets.

The latest spring update of the cloud-based remote maintenance solution from Phoenix Contact includes a number of new features. Based on market and customer requirements, version 2.10 of the mGuard Secure Remote Service (formerly mGuard Secure Cloud) has been equipped with new functions: The remote monitoring solution is now also available in South Africa and Turkey.

Recently released frm Phoenix Contact, the new handy Thermomark GO thermal transfer printer allows users to create markings flexibly, anywhere, and at any time. In combination with the MARKING system app, you can create on-site industrial identification labels using the mobile label printer. The markings are designed easily in the app on a smart device and transmitted to the printer.o

The new EMpro energy measuring device product family recently released from Phoenix Contact is made for the Internet of Things. The energy data can be integrated into local networks with just a few simple commands from any browser through the integrated REST interface.

The new cable and device connectors of the RJ45 Industrial series from Phoenix Contact enable data rates of up to 10Gbps and are particularly suitable for demanding industrial Ethernet applications.

Phoenix Contact e-mobility has announced that it is expanding its production capacity with a new facility in Poland. The 15,000m² plant at the Science and Technology Park Rzeszów-Dworzysko will be built by full-service industrial real estate developer Panattoni. The new facility is set to be completed by the end of 2020/start of 2021.

Phoenix Contact has released new connectors for energy storage systems. The device and cable connectors are protected against polarity reversal and can be rotated 360°. This makes them particularly suitable for flexible cable outlets in modular battery racks.

Phoenix Contact has extended its portfolio of M12 connectors with push-pull fast locking system: the A-, D-, and L-coded device connectors with pin contacts are available with the appropriate push-pull housing screw connections for SMD and THR processes. Alternatively, there are also versions for wave soldering.

The new horizontal and vertical headers from Phoenix Contact with 7.62mm pitch are specifically tailored to the requirements of power electronics and are compatible with the LPC 6 and PC 6/.. ST-BUS series.

Phoenix Contact has introduced its new double-row SKEDD direct connectors with crimp connection. The CDDC 1,5 and CDDC 2,5 product series are well suited for applications with a high contact density.

The PT 6 P/P HV disconnect terminal blocks with Push-in technology connection from Phoenix Contact are characterised by the easy-to-use connection technology and disconnect element. The switching state can be clearly seen at all times.

The Quint Power power supplies from Phoenix Contact in the power range up to 100W are now also available with special voltages of five and 12V. Three new single-phase power supply units (5V DC with 5A, 12V DC with 2.5A and 7.5A) supplement the portfolio, which until now has included 24V devices in the power range of up to 100W.

It has been announced that shielded PCB connectors in 2.54mm pitch are now supplementing the existing Phoenix Contact product portfolio. Due to their EMC shielding, the DMCC series double-row connectors enable the reliable supply of data and power to devices – also via a single Ethernet cable (PoE).

The new Quint Power power supplies with 40A output current from Phoenix Contact feature innovative new functions, including the single-phase device with a multi-stage PFC on the input side optimises the degree of efficiency across the entire power range to achieve a long service life. The three-phase device does not generate any inrush current, therefore preventing unintended tripping of the backup fuse after a short mains interruption.

The new tall sleeve and surface mounting housings for Heavycon Standard B-series connectors from Phoenix Contact are particularly suitable for modular applications. Their taller design and larger cable outlets in M50 format provide more space for wiring. This also means larger cable diameters and cable bundles can be connected conveniently.

  The new QPD installation system connector for assembly from Phoenix Contact has been designed specifically to connect motors such as those of retractable awnings or external blinds. The robust and vibration-proof housing is highly reliable and protected against splash water and dust due to its IP54 degree of protection.

Multi-level terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact increase wiring density under limited space conditions. The new, multilevel terminal blocks with a diagonal design are just 3.5mm wide and save space for wiring. Another advantage of the diagonal design is the user-friendly cable entry.

The narrow type 2 surge protective device, Valvetrab SEC, is now also available with a 4+0 circuit. This version can be used in TN-S and IT power supply systems. Delivering a high continuous voltage of 440 V AC, the extremely powerful surge protective device protects systems in the 400/690 V AC voltage level.