Product category:
Hazardous area interfaces, Enclosures
News Release from: Phoenix Contact | Subject: Quint Diode
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 April 2005
Power supplies with high operational
reliability
For use in safe areas and those with a Zone 2 explosion risk, Phoenix Contact is now offering the Quint Diode redundancy module compliant with type 'n' explosion protection as defined by EN 50021
This means that power supplies connected in parallel to provide redundancy can now be fully decoupled The use of power supplies with high operational reliability increases the availability of the overall system
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 24 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Redundant systems also minimise downtime, with 2 power supplies connected in parallel each dimensioned so that the overall power requirement of all consumers can be covered by a single device.
If the system availability is to be increased even further, the logical solution is to use a diode redundancy module.
Then even if a short circuit were to occur at the output of one of the power supplies, the second automatically takes over the task of supplying the consumers, thus ensuring an uninterrupted power supply.
The DIN rail mounted module is fast to install, handles currents up to 60A and operates in ambient temperatures in the Ex areas of -25 to +60C.
Phoenix Contact is one of the world leaders in developing and manufacturing connectivity solutions and automation components.
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. Request a free brochure from Phoenix Contact ...
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