Showing papers by "Phoenix Contact published in 2008"

Connection device with a cable gland having housing parts enabling relative movement therebetween

Abstract: A connection device for connecting an optical fiber to an electrical device has a housing, a cable gland, and a plug for insertion into the corresponding socket of the electrical device, the housing having a cable passage for insertion of the optical fiber, the plug being held at least partially in the housing and being connectable to the fibers of the optical fiber which has been inserted into the cable passage. The housing has a first housing part for holding the plug and a second housing part for connection to the cable gland. The first and second housing parts are connectable in a manner enabling them to be axially moved relative to each other in the connected state by an extent defined by at least one stop on the second housing part that is engageable with at least one opposing stop on the first housing part.

Electric Connection Clamp or Terminal Clamp

Abstract: An electric connection clamp or terminal clamp for connecting a terminal conductor has a clamp spring and a metal part. The clamp spring has a clamp limb and a contact limb, a recess for introducing the electric conductor being formed in said contact limb. The clamp limb and the contact limb are curved in such a manner that the end of the clamp limb penetrates through the recess. The end of the clamp limb and the contact limb form a spring force clamping connection for the conductor that is to be connected. The ends of the limbs each have a securing section and the securing section of the contact limb extends counter to the direction of introduction of the conductor through the recess.

Method and control device for controlling an automating system

Abstract: Methods for accessing a control module that can be executed in a control device of an automating system are provided. The method includes the steps of providing the control module in the control device; providing a first interface module in the control device; providing a second interface module in the control device; connecting the control device with an operating device via a network; transferring the second interface module from the control device to the operating device, whereby the operating device comprises input and output devices for operation by a user; executing the second interface module by the operating device; and transferring data between the first and the second interface modules.

Junction box and connecting box for a solar module

Abstract: The invention relates to a junction box and a connecting box (1) for a photovoltaic solar module (24), which when assembled, is installed on the solar module (24) with the contact clip(s) (22) open. The contact clip(s) are actively closed in order to establish contact with the flat conductor strip (s) (28). The contact clip(s) (22) are actuated, preferably automatically by means of a movement between two housing parts (2,50) during installation.

Communication entities for communication via a bus-oriented communications network

Abstract: The invention relates to a communications entity for communications via a bus-oriented communications network with a control device ( 101 ) that is constructed to communicate via the communications network in response to a selection signal according to a first communications bus sub-system or according to a second communications bus sub-system, and a selection device ( 103 ) for generating the selection signal as a function of an operating mode of the communications entity, in order to select the first communications bus sub-system or the second communications bus sub-system

Connection and junction box for a solar module

Abstract: A connection and junction box for a photovoltaic solar module having flexible flat conductor band protruding from the surface of the solar module, wherein the connection and junction box has an insertion mouth at its side facing the solar module in mounted state, for at least one flexible flat conductor band of the solar module, and comprises a housing for attaching on the solar module, and a connection device for the flexible flat conductor band, positioned in the housing, the connection device has an electrical contact clamp, which is closed when putting the box on the solar module, and thereby catches and contacts the flat conductor band.

A novel method for auto configuration of Realtime Ethernet Networks

Abstract: This paper describes a novel method for layer-2 auto-configuration of realtime Ethernet networks. Our approach is able to roll out local MAC addresses to the involved devices as well as to discover the topology automatically on top of LLDP. The description of the complete network topology is realized with a minimum amount of data and includes a systematically propagation towards the topology manager. A model-driven development approach has been adopted to verify the concept by using simulation technique.

Method and installation for the optimized transmission of data between a control device and a plurality of field devices

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the optimized transmission of data between a control device and a plurality of field devices which are connected to one another via an IP-based communication network, the data transmission being controlled using a Profinet protocol. The invention also relates to a control and data transmission installation (10) which is particularly suitable for carrying out the method. The control and data transmission installation (10) can be used to transmit the data which is to be transmitted from a control device (20) to a group of field devices (30, 40, 50) in a single total frame divided into data fields and to transmit the data which is to be transmitted from a multiplicity of field devices (30, 40, 50) to a control device (20) likewise in just one common total frame divided into data fields. This allows the transmission rate to be optimized in comparison with standard - Profinet - frames.

Modular data transmission system with separate energy supply for each connected module

Abstract: The invention pertains to a modular data transmission system with several modules or bus nodes that can be arranged adjacent to one another in a row. The data transmission system comprises a first bus node that features a first transmitter for the wireless transmission of data and an electrical connector, as well as a second bus node that features a first receiver for the wireless reception of data and an electrical connector. Both bus nodes are detachably fixed on a mounting rail such that they are arranged adjacent to one another in a row. The first and second bus nodes are respectively detachably connected to a bus receptacle, wherein each bus receptacle features an electrical mating connector that is coupled to the electrical connector of the respective bus node in the connected state in order to transmit energy, as well as a positioning device for positioning the respective bus node.

Pluggable conductor terminal

Abstract: A pluggable conductor terminal includes a plug connector ( 6 ) with a pin guide ( 8 ) emptying into a contact space ( 5 ) and a conductor guide channel ( 24 ) with a conductor connection aperture ( 25 ) that is transformed into a central clamping space ( 19 ) in the clamp housing The conductor guide channel ( 24 ) is inclined toward the pin guide ( 8 ) A contact piece ( 3 ) with a contact part ( 4 ) for the contact pin ( 7 ) is mounted in the contact space ( 5 ) with a clamp spring ( 15 ) for the conductor ( 33 ) in the clamping space ( 19 ) For the sake of simpler manufacture, the contact piece ( 3 ) and the clamp spring ( 15 ) are of one piece, and consist of an elongated, flat band ( 2 ) bent exclusively crosswise to its longitudinal dimension

Fixing device for fixing housing of surge protective device at device base in e.g. industrial installation, has detachable turning lock arranged in base part to produce form-fit locking between base part and plug part

Abstract: The device (1) has a base part (2) comprising connecting terminals arranged in a housing, and a pluggable plug part (3) comprising a surge arrester arranged in another housing. The base part is in electrical contact with the plug part over sockets and corresponding pins, and a detachable turning lock is arranged in the base part to produce a form-fit locking between the base part and the plug part. The turning lock is made of plastic, and is movably arranged in a turning lock retainer and/or opening of he base part.

Markierobjekt und markiervorrichtung

Abstract: Beschrieben und dargestellt ist ein Markierobjekt mit wenigstens einem Objekttrager (2) und wenigstens einem von dem Objekttrager (2) gehaltenen Objektnutzen (3), wobei das Objektnutzen (3) durch eine Markiervorrichtung (7) markierbar ist. Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, derartige Markierobjekte so auszugestalten, das die bei ihrer Verwendung bekannten Nachteile - zumindest teilweise - verwendet werden. Die aufgezeigte Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemas zunachst und im wesentlichen dadurch gelost, das der Objekttrager (2) wenigstens ein Identifikationsmittel (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) umfast, wobei das Identifikationsmittel (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) wenigstens eine das Markierobjekt (1) betreffende Information enthalt und/oder in dem Identifikationsmittel (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) wenigstens eine das Markierobjekt (1) betreffende Information ablegbar ist.

Verriegelungsbügel für steckverbindergehäuse

Abstract: Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich allgemein auf das Gebiet schwerer elektrischer Steckverbinder, deren Gehauseteile mittels eines Befestigungselements aneinander befestigt werden. Zur schnellen und losbaren Verbindung derartiger Steckverbinder, bestehend aus Tullengehausen und Unterbaugehausen werden Verriegelungsbugel eingesetzt, die im Bereich der Bohrungen zur Aufnahme der Gelenkzapfen mit einem Federelement ausgestattet sind. Das im Verriegelungsbugel einstuckig mit diesem integrierte Federelement bewirkt eine permanente Zuhaltekraft auf den Zusammenschlus der Gehauseteile.

Electrical interconnecting module

Abstract: An electrical interface module including a connector configured for a data cable and a plurality of electrical contact elements configured to directly establish at least one of an electrical and an electronic connection with a plurality of corresponding mating contact elements of a terminal block. Each of the plurality of corresponding mating contacts includes a screw clamp terminal having a terminal compartment with a pressure element configured to clamp the respective contact element. Each of the plurality of electrical contact elements is configured to allow the at least one of the electrical and the electronic connection to be established via a connection with the respective pressure element when the respective screw clamp terminal is in an open position.

T-shaped shielded bus connector

Abstract: The invention describes a T-shaped bus connector comprising a holding device for mechanically retaining the T-shaped bus connector on a mounting device on which the T-shaped bus connector is to be arranged, and further comprises a first and a second connecting unit for respectively producing an electrical connection to a complementary connecting unit of a device arranged adjacent to the bus connector, wherein the first and second connecting units face in substantially opposing directions and are constructed complementarily to one another, as well as a third connecting unit, oriented substantially perpendicular to the first and second connecting units, for producing an electrical connection to a connecting unit, complementary to the third connecting unit, of an electrical or electronic module, wherein data and/or power bus lines are run between all three connecting units, and all three connecting units are covered at least in part with a shielding material.

System for operating at least one non safety-critical and at least one safety-critical process

Abstract: For the operation of at least one non-safety-critical application process and at least one safety-critical application process, the invention proposes a data processing and transmission system with a data transmission network, at least one non-safety-related network element linked to the non-safety-critical application process and connected to the network, and with at least one safety-related network element linked to the safety-critical application process, as well as with at least one master unit connected to the network, and a server unit connected to the network separately from the master unit, wherein the safety-related server unit controls the at least one safety-critical application process, specifically by processing safety-relevant data necessary for controlling the safety-critical application process and by organizing the transmission of the safety-relevant data over the network by means of at least one of the network elements and/or the master unit.

Verfahren und steuergerät zur steuerung eines automatisierungssystems

Abstract: Um die Handhabung und Benutzung von Automatisierungssystemen, insbesondere von speicherprogrammierbaren Steuerungen (SPS) zu verbessern und zu vereinfachen, sieht die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Zugreifen auf ein in einem Steuergerat (400) zur Steuerung eines Automatisierungssystems ausfuhrbares Steuermodul (410) vor, wobei das Steuermodul (410) dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Funktion (600) auf dem Steuergerat (400) auszufuhren, wobei das Verfahren vorsieht, dass in dem Steuergerat (400) das Steuermodul (410) sowie ein erstes (420) und ein zweites (310) Schnittstellenmodul bereitgestellt, das Steuergerat (400) mit einem Bediengerat (300) uber ein Netzwerk (500) verbunden, das zweite Schnittstellenmodul (310) von dem Steuergerat (400) zu dem Bediengerat (300) ubertragen, das zweite Schnittstellenmodul (310) durch das Bediengerat (300) ausgefuhrt, und Daten zwischen dem ersten (420) und dem zweiten (310) Schnittstellenmodul ubertragen werden. Ferner sieht die Erfindung ein zur Ausfuhrung des Verfahrens ausgebildetes Steuergerat vor.

Elektrische anschluss- oder verbindungsklemme

Abstract: Dargestellt und beschrieben ist eine elektrische Anschlus- oder Verbindungsklemme zum Anschliesen eines elektrischen Leiters (1), mit einer Klemmfeder (2) und mit einem Metallteil (3), wobei die Klemmfeder (2) einen Klemmschenkel (4) und einen Anlageschenkel (5) aufweist, in dem Anlageschenkel (5) eine Ausnehmung (7) zum Einstecken des elektrischen Leiters (1) ausgebildet ist, der Klemmschenkel (4) und der Anlageschenkel (5) derart aufeinander zugebogen sind, das sich das Ende (8) des Klemmschenkels (4) durch die Ausnehmung (7) hindurcherstreckt, an dem dem Ende (8) des Klemmschenkels (4) fernen Ende der Ausnehmung (7) ein Halteabschnitt (9) aus dem Anlageschenkel (5) freige stanzt und in Einsteckrichtung des anzuschliesenden elektrischen Leiters (1) ab gebogen ist, und das Metallteil (3) einen Kontaktschenkel (10), einen gegenuber liegenden Halteschenkel (11) und einen die Schenkel (10, 11) verbindenden Steg (12) aufweist, wobei das Ende (8) des Klemmschenkels (4) und der Kontakt schenkel (10) einen Federkraftklemmanschlus fur den anzuschliesenden Leiter (1) bildenden, und wobei die Enden der Schenkel (10, 11) jeweils einen Befestigungsabschnitt (13, 14) aufweisen und sich der Befestigungsabschnitt (13) des Kontaktschenkels (10) entgegengesetzt zur Einsteckrichtung des Leiters (1) durch die Ausnehmung (7) erstreckt. Bei der erfindungsgemasen elektrischen Anschlus- oder Verbindungsklemme wird eine einfache aber dennoch sichere Fixierung der Klemmfeder (2) am Metallteil (3) dadurch erreicht, das der Befestigungsabschnitt (14) des Halteschenkels (11) an der der Ausnehmung (7) abgewandten Ausenseite des Halteabschnitts (9) anliegt.

Control block with a point-to-point communication link between a control master module to be connected to a data bus and expansion slave modules

Abstract: The invention relates to an input/output channel control block that comprises a number of successive input/output modules. The first is a control master module and the subsequent ones are expansion slave modules. Each expansion slave module comprises a processing logic unit as well as respective first signal port and a respective equal number of second signal ports and an equal number of third signal ports which are arranged at identical positions of each expansion slave module. The first signal port is connected to the processing logic unit, to which at least one fourth signal port for connecting an input/output bus terminal subscriber belongs, and a respective second signal port is connected to a third signal port. The control master module likewise possesses a number of third signal ports and a control logic unit for data exchange with a data bus and for targeted driving of the signal ports.

Overvoltage protection element has housing, with two overvoltage-limiting component arranged in housing, where control rod is shifted to distance, even if slide valve is passed from position to another position

Abstract: The overvoltage protection element (1) has a housing (2), with two overvoltage-limiting component arranged in the housing, particularly two varistors or two varistor disks. Two parting agents are provided, where every parting agent has a spring-loaded slide valve made of non conductive material and a spring element. A control rod is shifted to a distance, even if a slide valve is passed from a position to another position.

Application-based approach for automatic texture defect recognition on synthetic surfaces

Abstract: Synthetic surfaces, in particular polymer structures, which are used for electronic components, have to be inspected in industrial processes. Polymers show some specific surface characteristics. This a-priori knowledge is useable for the feature extraction of a surface texture and a following classification. The feature extraction is performed by using statistical information, calculated from sum and difference histograms, while the classification is executed by a fuzzy pattern classifier. A defect area can be recognized just on the basis of the tested image and without the need of any further reference learning data. The classification of a defect part is achieved by analyzing the divergence of the extracted feature values from their median related to the inspected area. Surfaces that contain an inconsistent texture will be rejected.

Control and/or data-transmission module

Abstract: The invention relates to a control and/or data-transmission system comprising a number of I/O modules connected in series one adjacent to the other and a control and/or data-transmission module, as well as a control and/or data-transmission module for controlling I/O modules for such a control and data-transmission system. The invention proposes a control and data-transmission system that comprises a number of I/O modules connected in series one adjacent to each other, wherein each I/O module comprises at least one I/O signal channel and also at least one first signal terminal for connecting the I/O signal channel to a data bus and at least one second signal terminal for connecting a bus subscriber to the I/O signal channel, and wherein the system comprises a control and/or data-transmission module that comprises control electronics for the selective control of the number of I/O modules and that forms a detachable unit.

Surge protection device for protecting power supply in e.g. industrial installation, has locking mechanism cooperating form-fittingly and force-fittingly with U-shaped equipment lower part so that surge element is secured in lower part

Abstract: The device (1) has a U-shaped equipment lower part (2) comprising a fixed base (4) with connecting terminals (5) e.g. screw connecting terminal. A surge protection element (3) i.e. protective plug, comprises a locking mechanism i.e. spring element, that is moved during fitting of the surge protection element on the lower part from one position in which the mechanism does not obstruct the fitting into another position in which the locking mechanism cooperates form-fittingly and force-fittingly with the lower part so that the surge element is secured in the lower part.

Kontaktklemme und Verbinder mit Kontaktklemme

Abstract: Kontaktklemme (10) zum Verbinden eines Leiterendes (16) mit einem elektrischen Kontakt (28) und mit einer Einfuhrseite (12) von der das Leiterende (16) in die Kontaktklemme (10) einfuhrbar ist, umfassend ein Haltegestell (20) mit einem Kontaktabschnitt (26), mit welchem das Leiterende (16) kontaktierbar ist, wobei das Haltegestell (20) im Wesentlichen U-formig ausgebildet ist und zwei seitliche Wangen (22a, 22b) aufweist, eine Klemmfeder (60), welche an den beiden seitlichen Wangen des Haltegestells (20) schwenkbar gelagert und zwischen einer geoffneten Schwenkposition und einer geschlossenen Schwenkposition hin und her kippbar ist, wobei die Klemmfeder einen Klemmschenkel (72) und einen Betatigungsschenkel (74) mit einem Betatigungsabschnitt (82) aufweist, wobei durch Drucken des Betatigungsabschnitts (82) die Klemmfeder (60) aus der geoffneten Schwenkposition in die geschlossene Schwenkposition gekippt wird und dadurch die Kontaktklemme (10) geschlossen wird und der Klemmschenkel (72) in der geschlossenen Schwenkposition das Leiterende (16) gegen den Kontaktabschnitt (26) klemmt, wenn das Leiterende (16) in die Sollkontaktposition in die Kontaktklemme (10) eingefuhrt ist, um den elektrischen Kontakt zwischen dem Leiterende (16) und dem Kontaktabschnitt (26) herzustellen, wobei der Klemmschenkel (72) in der geoffneten Schwenkposition von dem Kontaktabschnitt (26) weggeschwenkt ist und den Kontaktbereich (18) in der Kontaktklemme (10) freigibt, so dass das Leiterende (16) in der geoffneten Schwenkposition einerseits in die Kontaktklemme (10) einfuhrbar ist und andererseits zur Entnahme aus der Kontaktklemme (10) freigegeben ist, wobei der Klemmschenkel (72) in der geschlossenen Schwenkposition schrag (γ) zum Kontaktabschnitt (26) hin verlauft und federnd beweglich ausgebildet ist, wobei die Biegesteifigkeit der Klemmfeder (60) derart angepasst ist, dass sich der Klemmschenkel durch das Einfuhren des Leiterendes (16) soweit elastisch aufdrucken lasst, dass das Leiterende (16) in der geschlossenen Schwenkposition unter elastischem Auffedern des Klemmschenkels (72) in die Sollkontaktposition in die Kontaktklemme (10) eingeschoben werden kann.

PE connection for plug connectors

Abstract: An electrical plug connector includes an insulating body supporting electrical contact elements having a connector portion and a conductor connection portion. At least one retaining element is configured to contact a respective at least one contact insert and has at least one flange with at least one punched hole configured to fasten the electrical plug connector to at least one of a housing and a control cabinet. A tension sleeve has a terminal screw configured to connect a ground conductor with the electrically conductive metal element. A U-shaped frame is configured to receive and guide the tension sleeve. A conductor bar is disposed on the electrically conductive metal element angularly offset from the U-shaped frame and is configured to engage the tension sleeve.

Method for parameterizing operating means

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for parameterizing operating means connected to a data transmission medium. In this case, for at least several of the connected operating means, in each case, a device description will be stored in a central facility, each device description containing at least one function and the parameter set belonging thereto. In addition, a list of several predefined device functions will be stored in memory, for which the corresponding parameter set will be assigned each time to the operating means that support the device function. If a device function is selected, then in response to the selected device function, at least one operating means that supports this device function will be parameterized.

Verriegelungseinrichtung für ein gehäuse zur aufnahme eines einsteckmoduls

Abstract: Verriegelungseinrichtung (1) und ein mit einer solchen Verriegelungseinrichtung ausgerustetes Gehause (2) zur Aufnahme eines Einsteckmoduls (5) und ein Modulsystem (3), welches ein Gehause und ein Einsteckmodul umfasst, wobei die Verriegelungseinrichtung (1) eine Betatigungseinrichtung (4) zum Entriegeln des Einsteckmoduls aufweist. Dabei ist die Betatigungseinrichtung (4) mit einer Anhebeeinrichtung (6) verbunden, um mit dem Entriegeln ein in dem Gehause (2) aufgenommenes Einsteckmodul (5) anzuheben.

Electrical terminal block i.e. double deck-terminal block, for fixing on mounting rail in switching cabinet, has groove-like recess formed above lug at housing, and label fixed between bars, where lug is formed at rear side of lower bar

Abstract: The block (1) has a detent lug corresponding to a detent hook (18) of a detent arm (17) formed near to slots (12) e.g. sockets, at a terminal housing (6) of a base terminal. The lug engages the detent hook of the detent arm in the locked condition of a connection plug (3). A groove-like recess (22) is formed above the lug at the terminal housing. The groove-like recess is laterally limited by lower and upper bars (23, 24) running parallel to each other, and an identification label (25) is fixed between the bars. The lug is formed at a rear side of the lower bar directed to the recess.

Verfahren, Steuergerät und Steuerungssystem zur Steuerung eines Automatisierungssystems

Abstract: Verfahren zur Steuerung eines Automatisierungssystems, wobei zur Steuerung ein Steuerungssystem (501–505) mit uber ein Netzwerk (400) miteinander verbundenen Steuergeraten (100, 101–105, 121–125) eingesetzt wird, wobei in wenigstens einem Steuergerat (100, 101–105, 121–125) ein Steuerprogramm mit einer vorgegebenen Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) gespeichert ist, umfassend die Schritte – Bereitstellen wenigstens eines Software-Moduls innerhalb einer Ablaufumgebung (350) mit einer innerhalb der Ablaufumgebung (350) ausfuhrbaren Programmfunktion (301–305b, 311–315, 321a–324), wobei – die Programmfunktion (301–305b, 311–315, 321a–324, 325) eine Stellvertreterfunktion der in dem Steuergerat (100, 101–105, 121–125) hinterlegten Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) ist, – die Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) und die Programmfunktion zumindest teilweise identisch sind, – die Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) wenigstens einen ersten variablen Funktionsparameter umfasst, und – die Programmfunktion wenigstens einen zweiten, dem ersten Funktionsparameter der Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) zugeordneten, variablen Funktionsparameter umfasst, – Anpassen des zweiten Funktionsparameters in Abhangigkeit von Benutzereingaben, wobei die Benutzereingaben durch eine Benutzerschnittstelle der Ablaufumgebung (350) bereitgestellt werden, – Ubertragen des angepassten zweiten Funktionsparameters von der Ablaufumgebung (350) zu dem wenigstens einen Steuergerat (100, 101–105, 121–125) uber das Netzwerk (400), – Einstellen des ersten Funktionsparameters auf den Wert des zweiten Funktionsparameters, und wobei die Stellvertreterfunktion der Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) zugeordnet wird, wobei die Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) durch die Stellvertreterfunktion erweitert wird oder Teile der Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) zur Stellvertreterfunktion verlagert werden, derart, dass die Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) teilweise in dem Gerat und teilweise innerhalb der Ablaufumgebung (350) mittels der Stellvertreterfunktion ausgefuhrt wird, so dass die Geratefunktion (201–205b, 211–215) durch die Stellvertreterfunktion erganzt wird.