Monday, July 17, 2006

Analogue Interfacing is only 6 mm wide

Family of isolating amplifiers, signal duplicators, passive isolators, repeater power supplies and temperature transducers and each offer many functions from a device 6.2mm wide.
The new MINI-MCR product family from Phoenix Contact provides a wide range of functions in 6.2mm wide modules without loss of performance. The product family includes isolating amplifiers, signal duplicators, passive isolators, repeater power supplies and temperature transducers. All products have 3-way isolation and have an overall height of 102.5mm allowing them to be installed in 120mm deep enclosures on plant.

The family is approved by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) for marine applications and is also suitable for installation in ATEX Zone 2 areas.

The modules can be used individually or can use a power system bus that allows multiple units to be powered from one connection.

In addition the system includes a matching 1.5A power supply and a redundancy diode module for critical operations.

The temperature transducers connect to 2, 3 or 4 wire PT100 and type J or K sensors.

The passive loop powered modules can isolate two 4-20mA signals in one 6.2mm wide module.

The modules can be supplied with either screw terminal or spring cage connections.

* About Phoenix Contact - Phoenix Contact is one of the world leaders in developing and manufacturing connectivity solutions and automation components.

Its principal product ranges include: printed circuit board connectors; modular terminal blocks; fieldbus components; surge voltage protection systems; industrial plug and socket connectors and interface units.

In all of these areas, Phoenix Contact can offer technical expertise and cost effective solutions.