Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact makes most of what goes inside an industrial control panel — terminal blocks, pluggable connectors, DIN rail power supplies, relays, surge protection, marking and the tools to install it all. The range is enormous and the part numbers give nothing away, which is the main reason people struggle with it.

We carry 20,095 Phoenix Contact line items. This page maps the catalog by category, explains the series names that actually mean something, and covers the connection-technology decision that sits behind most terminal block and connector choices.

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Order numbers and product designations

Every Phoenix part carries two identifiers and they do different jobs. The order number is seven digits — 2903527, 3205064, 1421659 — and it is what you order by. It is sequential and tells you nothing about the product. The product designation — EMD-BL-PH-480, QTC 1,5-TWIN-PE, PSR-SCP-24DC/TS/M — encodes the family, the function and the ratings.

Which one to give us. If you have the seven-digit number, that is enough and it is unambiguous. If you only have the designation off the part in the panel, that works too — it identifies the product even where the order number has changed. If you have both, send both, because designations occasionally cover more than one order number across pack sizes and variants.

The catalog by category

Category What it covers Items in stock
Electrical panel connectors MSTB, MC, SACC, DFK, MCV, PC and IC pluggable connector families 6,776
Installation accessories Mounting, wiring and enclosure hardware 3,392
Terminal blocks PT, ST, UT, UK, MKDS and the wider CLIPLINE range 3,361
Signal converters Isolators, transducers and signal conditioning 969
Bus connectors Fieldbus and network connectors 536
Sensor and actuator cables Moulded cordsets and patch leads 562
Relays PLC-series interface relays and solid state modules 380
Labels and marking UC, UM and ZACK marking systems 291
Surge protection VAL-MS and related SPDs 270
Circuit breakers TCP thermal device circuit breakers 227
I/O modules AXL and Inline distributed I/O 185
Industrial enclosures Housings and enclosure accessories 163
Power supplies QUINT, TRIO, UNO, MINI and STEP DIN rail supplies 80
Interface modules VIP and MINI Analog signal interfaces 78
Safety relays and modules PSR safety relays and safety modules 92
DIN rail NS 35 and NS 32 rail, perforated and unperforated 54
Wire ferrules AI insulated ferrules by colour code 30

Terminal blocks and connection technology

The cross-section and the rail are usually fixed by the panel design. The real decision is how the conductor is clamped, and Phoenix separates that into distinct series rather than offering it as an option within one.

Series Connection Notes Examples in stock
PT Push-in The current mainstream range. Conductor pushes straight in, no tool for solid or ferruled wire. PT 1.5/20-3.5H, PT 1,5/ 3-PVH-5,0 BD:VIN-OUT, PT 1,5/ 2-PH-5,0, PT 1,5/ 3-PH-5,0
ST Spring cage Tension clamp connection, vibration resistant, tool to open. VBST 4-FS(6-2.8-0.8) ST 4, ST 2,5-PCBV/ 2-G-5,2, ST 2,5-PCBV/ 3-G-5,2, ST 2,5-PCBV/ 4-G-5,2
UT Screw CLIPLINE screw connection. Familiar, retightenable, still specified widely. UT 2 5, UT 2 5 BU, UT 2 5-PE, UT 4
UK Screw, older generation The long-running screw range that UT succeeded. UK 4-EX BKYE-FE, UK 5 N BK, UK 1,5N OG, UK 2,5 N RD
MKDS PCB terminal, screw Board-mounted screw terminals in several pitches. MKDS 1,5/ 7-5,08 PA1,3,5,7, MKDS 3/ 3-5,08 BK ANGEZ.SCHR., MKDS 5/ 3-7,62, MKDS 1,5/ 6-5,08 BD:1-6
SPT / PTSA / PTDA Push-in variants Space-saving, double-level and disconnect versions of the PT range. SPT 5/ 1-V-7,5 VPE500, SPT 5/ 1-H-7,5, SPT 5/ 2-H-7,5-ZB

Pluggable connectors

Pitch, pole count and family all have to match between plug and header. Pitch is the one that catches people out.

Family What it is Examples in stock
MSTB Pluggable screw connector, 5.08 mm pitch DFK-MSTB 2,5/ 8-G-5,08, DFK-MSTB 2,5/ 8-G, DFK-MSTB 2,5/ 2-G
MC Pluggable, 3.5 and 3.81 mm pitch MC 1,5/ 6-G-3,81 OG, MC 1,5/ 3-G-3,81 OG, MC 1,5/ 3-ST-3,5 OG
SACC Moulded M8 and M12 circular connectors SACC-E-FS-12CON-M16/1,0 SCO, SACC-E-FS-5CON-M16/1,0 SCO, SACC-DSI-MS-5P-M12/0,5 PVSQ0,5
DFK Board-mounted headers DFK-MSTB 2,5/ 8-G-5,08, DFK-MSTB 2,5/ 8-G, DFK-MSTB 2,5/ 2-G
MVSTBR / MSTBV Right angle and vertical header variants MVSTBR 2,5/ 3-ST KMGY-LUB, MVSTBR 2,5/ 6-ST-5,08 BK, MVSTBR 2,5/ 3-STFEH-5,08 BK
IC / PC High current and power connectors PC 4/ 8-G-7,62 BK, PC 4/ 3-STF-7,62 BK, DFK-PC 4/ 2-G-7,62-FS4,8 BK

DIN rail power supplies

Series Position Where it fits Examples in stock
QUINT Premium, with SFB technology and diagnostics Selective breaker tripping, preventive function monitoring QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20/CO, QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/ 5/CO, QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/10/CO, QUINT-PS/3AC/24DC/20/CO
TRIO Mid range, robust and compact General machine and panel duty TRIO-PS/1AC/24DC/ 2.5, TRIO-PS/1AC/24DC/ 5, TRIO-PS/1AC/24DC/10
UNO Compact, cost-optimised Basic 24 V supply where diagnostics are not needed UNO-PS/1AC/24DC/ 30W, UNO-PS/1AC/24DC/ 60W, UNO-PS/1AC/24DC/100W
MINI Very narrow footprint Tight panels and small loads MINI-PS- 10- 42AC/15-60DC/3, MINI-PS-100-240AC/10-15DC/8, MINI-PS-100-240AC/24DC/C2LPS
STEP Entry level Simple applications STEP-PS/ 1AC/ 5DC/6.5, STEP-PS/1AC/12DC/1.5/FL, STEP-PS/ 1AC/12DC/1.5

What matters in practice

  • The order number tells you nothing — the designation tells you everything. A Phoenix part has a seven-digit order number like 2903527 and a product designation like EMD-BL-PH-480. The order number is arbitrary and is what you buy by. The designation encodes the family, the function and the ratings, and is what you identify by. Quote both if you have them.
  • Connection technology is the terminal block decision. PT is push-in, ST is spring cage, UT and UK are screw. Cross-sectional area and rail fit are usually fixed by the panel; the connection type is the choice, and it decides installation time and vibration resistance more than anything else.
  • Push-in needs a ferrule or solid wire. Stranded conductor pushed in bare will splay and make a poor contact. AI ferrules are the reason a push-in panel goes together quickly, and they are colour-coded by cross section.
  • Pitch is what makes connectors incompatible. MSTB is 5.08 mm, MC runs 3.5 and 3.81 mm. A plug and header have to share pitch, pole count and family. Two connectors that look identical at a glance will not mate if the pitch differs.
  • QUINT is specified for what it does when things go wrong. Selective fuse breaking and preventive function monitoring are the reason to pay for QUINT over TRIO or UNO. On a panel where a downstream short must trip its own breaker rather than collapse the 24 V rail, that is the whole argument.
  • Safety relays are rated by category, not by contact count. A PSR unit is selected against the required performance level and the reset behaviour the machine needs, then checked for contact expansion. Choosing on contacts first usually means specifying it twice.

Datasheets

A sample of the datasheets we host. If you need one for a part not listed, send us the order number and we will send it.

2891041 FL SWITCH 1824 industrial Ethernet switch Datasheet
3205064 QTC 1,5-TWIN-PE terminal block Datasheet
1206612 SZF 3-1,0X5,5 screwdriver Datasheet
2700975 ILC 171 ETH 2TX inline controller Datasheet
1421659 E/MK end bracket Datasheet
2986012 PSR-SCP-24DC safety relay Datasheet
2903527 EMD-BL-PH-480 monitoring relay Datasheet
3200904 AI 1-8 RD wire ferrules Datasheet
2891181 FL CAT6 patch cable Datasheet
2866750 QUINT-PS 1AC/24DC/5 power supply Datasheet

Looking for a Phoenix part?

Send us the seven-digit order number or the designation off the part, and we will confirm what it is, whether it is current, and what supersedes it if not. For a new panel, tell us the connection technology you want to standardise on and we will work through the terminal blocks, bridging, marking and accessories as a set rather than line by line.

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Item #: 753005163
Lightning/Surge Arrester
6.2 mm PLC basic terminal blocks with screw connection 120 V AC/DC input voltage (without relay or optocoupler)
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Item #: 753009755
Safety Relay
Turned 2.5 crimp contact individual male contact core diameter 0.5 mm² silver-plated
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Item #: 753012103
ZB 6 Zack Marker Strip, White, 10-Section, Label Printed Horizontally, With Indentical Number 47, Width: 6mm, 100 Labels per Qty 10 Ordered
This product must be purchased in groups of 10
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Item #: 753013844
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753014887
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753017790
PCB connector
Safety relay for emergency stop and safety door monitoring up to SIL 3 or Cat 4, PL e according to EN ISO 13849, single or two-channel operation, 3 enabling current paths, nominal input voltage of 24 V AC/DC, plug-in screw terminal blocks.
  • Up to Cat 4/PL e according to EN ISO 13849-1, SILCL 3 according to EN 62061, SIL 3 according to IEC 61508
  • Single and two-channel control
  • 3 enabling current paths, 1 signaling current path
  • Manual and monitored activation
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Item #: 753023012
Feed-Through Terminal Block
Pre-assembled round cables to couple the VARIOFACE interface modules.
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Item #: 753023762
Safety Relay
Inline digital output terminal complete with accessories (plug and labeling field) 4 relay PDT gold contacts 5 - 253 V AC 3 A
  • Floating connections for 4 actuators
  • Safe isolation
  • Diagnostic and status indicators
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Item #: 753028900
Sensor/Actuator Box
Jumper Number of positions: 10 Color: blue
  • The 2 to 50 positions
  • Jumpers can bridge up to 50 terminal blocks in the two bridge shafts of the CLIPLINE complete system in one step
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Item #: 753028995
Patch Panel
Plug-in varistor-based lightning arrester for 3-phase TN-S power supply networks with separate N and PE (5-conductor system: L1 L2 L3 N PE) for Lightning Protection Levels III and IV with remote indication contact.
  • Plugs can be checked with CHECKMASTER
  • With or without floating remote indication contact
  • Thermal disconnect device for each individual plug
  • Mechanical coding of all slots
  • Optical, mechanical status indication for the individual arresters
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Item #: 753030046
Surge Protection Device
Multi-level terminal block Cross section: 0.14 mm² - 1.5 mm² AWG: 26 - 16 Connection type: Push-in connection Width: 3.5 mm Color: gray Mounting type: NS 35/7 5 NS 35/15
  • The Push-in connection terminal blocks are characterized by the system features of the CLIPLINE complete system and by easy and tool-free wiring of conductors with ferrules or solid conductors
  • The compact design and front connection enable wiring in a confined space
  • In addition to the testing facility in the double function shaft, all terminal blocks provide an additional test connection
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Item #: 753031727
Safety Relay
Attachment plug with surge protection for coaxial signal interfaces. Connection: N connector female/female
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Item #: 753032135
Plug
Lightning arrester in acc. with type 1/class I/B for 1-phase power supply networks with combined PE and N (L1 PEN) installed in one cable.
  • Type 1 arrester based on a varistor
  • Meets Lightning Protection Level I
  • Universal solution for various network types
  • Multi-stage status monitoring via remote indication contact
  • Encapsulated, non-extinguishing
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Item #: 753036566
I/O Module
Shielded cable with a 37-pos. D-SUB pin strip and one open end. The individual wires are labeled 1 to 37 and fitted with ferrules. The braided shield is routed to a separate cable end. Cable length: 1 m.
  • Individual wires fitted with ferrules
  • D-SUB socket or pin strip at one end
  • Open end at one end
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Item #: 753037227
Industrial Ethernet Switch
3-phase loop bridge for 3 modules of the CONTACTRON family with 22.5 mm housing width.
  • Only suitable for CONTACTRON series with screw connection
  • Bridging of 2 to 10 devices with maximum module spacing of 22.5 mm
  • Considerable reduction in wiring
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Item #: 753039751
Screw
Optional communication modules provide network or serial connectivity. Optional Operator Panel provides user interface. Programming is via nanoNavigator.
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Item #: 753039753
Surge Protection Base Element
I/O extension module for use with Nanoline base unit. Equipped with 2 analog input (0...10 V DC -10...+10 V DC 0/4...20 mA) and 2 analog output (0...10 V DC 0/4...20 mA) channels. A maximum of three I/O extension modules can be attached to a base unit.
  • A system may have up to 8 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs
  • Automatically recognized by nanoNavigator
  • I/O modules are electrically isolated
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Item #: 753040399
Plug-In Bridge
Sensor/actuator box Connection method: M12-SPEEDCON-socket Plastic Number of slots: 8 Number of positions: 4 Slot assignment: Single Status indication: Yes pnp; Master cable connection: Fixed connection 180° PUR/PVC Cable length: 5 m Shielding: No
  • Safety in the field
  • Molded housing and high degree of protection
  • Flexible, distributed bundling of signals in one master cable
  • Increased machine availabilityand easy diagnostics
  • Save time
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Item #: 900055891
Terminal Strip Marker Carrier
Inline analog output terminal complete with accessories (connector plug and labeling field) 8 outputs 0 - 10 V 10 V 2-wire connection technology
  • Short update time of < 1 ms
  • Short-circuit-proof current outputs
  • Bipolar outputs
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Item #: 900064288
Solar Panel Bracket
Insertion bridge Number of positions: 10 Color: gray
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Item #: 900071325
Ferrule
MCR current measuring transducer for measuring sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal alternating currents input current 0...100 A output voltage 0...(5) 10 V
  • Can be retrofitted with open-up Rogowski coil
  • Loop-powered
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Item #: 900103726
Ferrule
Thermomagnetic circuit breaker 1-pos. for DIN rail mounting
  • Thermomagnetic circuit breakers feature a compact design large-surface labeling options, and a double plug-in bridge shaft
  • High level of system availability thanks to their reclosure function and clear status display
  • Clear assignment of the relevant circuit breaker thanks to the large center labeling area
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Item #: 900106893
Ferrule
Thermomagnetic circuit breaker 1-pos. for DIN rail mounting
  • Thermomagnetic circuit breakers feature a compact design large-surface labeling options, and a double plug-in bridge shaft
  • High level of system availability thanks to their reclosure function and clear status display
  • Clear assignment of the relevant circuit breaker thanks to the large center labeling area
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Item #: 900157459
Lightning/Surge Arrester
Marker for terminal blocks Sheet blue Unlabeled Can be labeled with: BLUEMARK CLED BLUEMARK LED Plotter Mounting type: Snap into flat marker groove Lettering field: 4.45 x 5.2 mm
  • The markers, which are supplied in uniform sheets, can be labeled quickly and easily using the BLUEMARK LED
  • The markers support multi-line labeling
  • The format automatically ensures printing with a high degree of positioning accuracy
  • The sheets provide space for including function texts
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Item #: 900180295
Plug-In Bridge
The FL SWITCH 1824 has 24 Ethernet ports in RJ45 format. It is mounted in a 19 in rack with AC power. The data transmission speed is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
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Item #: 753016170
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 900049679
Plug
Wireless MUX set consisting of 2 modules with 16 digital and 2 analog inputs and outputs each (4-20 mA 0-10 V) omnidirectional antennas with 1.5 m cable maximum emitted transmission power of 20 dBm approvals for countries supply voltage 24 V DC
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Item #: 753014381
Lightning/Surge Arrester
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Item #: 753020913
End Clamp
End cover Length: 48.6 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 29.1 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753014390
Potential Bridge
End cover Length: 56 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 36.5 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753014392
I/O Digital Input Module
End cover Length: 83.5 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 47.5 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753014393
Flush-Type Connector
End cover Length: 60.5 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 29 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753020915
Connector
End cover Length: 72 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 36.5 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753014397
Shield Connection Clamp
Partition plate Length: 61 mm Width: 2 mm Height: 42 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753014399
Acoustic Element
Partition plate Length: 76.6 mm Width: 2 mm Height: 45 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753013218
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753013180
Contact Insert
End cover Length: 84 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 36.5 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753010188
High Current Connector
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Item #: 900041405
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753010437
Female test connector, Color: silver
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Item #: 753019107
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753019108
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753019109
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753020213
Partition Plate
End cover Length: 47.7 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 48.4 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753019110
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753020166
Flush-Type Connector Assembly
End cover Length: 57.8 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 47.5 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753019111
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753020167
Partition Plate
Partition plate Length: 50 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 48 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753019113
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 753019114
Feed-Through Terminal Block
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Item #: 900059250
Cable Marker
End cover Length: 52.8 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 47.3 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 900072092
Base Unit
End cover Length: 69.9 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 57.5 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 900120073
Termination Resistor
End cover Length: 65 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 50.4 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753008765
Partition Plate
End cover Length: 22 mm Width: 1 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753010059
Marker for Terminal Block
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Item #: 753013046
Shield Connection Clamp
End cover Length: 58.8 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 39.3 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753038601
Sensor/Actuator Cable
Front plate with contact inserts plastic with shroud 2x RJ socket/socket
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Item #: 753013048
Crimp Contact
End cover Length: 99.6 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 49.9 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753013049
Shield Connection Clamp
End cover Length: 76.4 mm Width: 2.2 mm Height: 39.3 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 900118872
Power Supply Unit
End cover Length: 62 mm Width: 2.2 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 900130385
Adapter
End cover Length: 68 mm Width: 2.2 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 900173222
Transformer Terminal Block
Strain relief Color: black
  • Conductor can be fixed using Phoenix Contact cable binders
  • Strain relief can be snapped onto the outside of the plug as an option
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Item #: 753028903
Sleeve Housing
Jumper Number of positions: 2 Color: red
  • The 2 to 50 positions
  • Jumpers can bridge up to 50 terminal blocks in the two bridge shafts of the CLIPLINE complete system in one step
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Item #: 753028904
Sensor/Actuator Box
Jumper Number of positions: 2 Color: blue
  • The 2 to 50 positions
  • Jumpers can bridge up to 50 terminal blocks in the two bridge shafts of the CLIPLINE complete system in one step
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Item #: 900154869
Marker for Terminal Block
End cover Length: 101 mm Width: 2.2 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 900154866
Safety Relay
End cover Length: 74.4 mm Width: 2.2 mm Color: gray
  • End cover, enables the open terminal side to be covered
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Item #: 900179249
Safety Relay
End cover Length: 90.8 mm Width: 2.2 mm Color: gray
  • End cover, enables the open terminal side to be covered
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Item #: 753031682
Marker for Terminal Block
Toolbox lockable with adjustable strap equipped with: cable cutter diagonal cutter micro cutter stripping and sheath stripping tools crimping tool set combination needle-nose and water pump pliers VDE bladed and Phillips screwdrivers control cabinet key voltage tester ferrule box blades tape measure continuity tester marking tool ring open-end and adjustable wrench set T-handle hexagonal wrench safety glasses hammer 41-piece ratchet socket wrench set 1/4"
  • Six different bags are available designed for typical applications
  • Very comfortable to carry
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Item #: 900089453
Feed-Through Terminal Block
Terminal strip marker carrier height-adjustable for end brackets CLIPFIX 15 CLIPFIX 35 and CLIPFIX 35-5 can be labeled with BMK...20 x 8 labels or directly with the M-PEN or X-PEN
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Item #: 753013859
Plug-In Bridge
Separating plate Length: 22 mm Height: 22 mm Color: gray
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Item #: 753009756
Surge Protection Device
Turned 2.5 crimp contact individual male contact core diameter 0.75 mm² silver-plated
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Item #: 753009757
Assembly Adapter
Turned 2.5 crimp contact individual male contact core diameter 0.75 to 1.00 mm² silver-plated
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Item #: 753009758
Surge Protection Device
Turned 2.5 crimp contact individual male contact core diameter 1.5 mm² silver-plated
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