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Background

“Reliable connections”, that is Phoenix Contact’s everyday motto. The quality of their products is the

secret ingredient when developing terminal blocks. This is not tested subsequently on finished products,

but is ensured responsibly during every step of production. Phoenix Contact is committed to an

exceptional corporate social responsibility approach towards their production process, by utilizing

natural resources to benefit employees, business partners, and the environment. They are a company

that follows strict process-oriented, integration management based systems on the international

standards DIN EN ISO 9001 and 14001, this ensures that not only legislation and standards such as the

EC directives 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and 2002/95/EC (RoHS), but also customer requirements are taken in

account in the manufacturing of their products.

CLIPLINE complete

Imagine a product line of terminal blocks that can seamlessly work together, now imagine that same

product line in your industrial cabinet. There are a plethora of companies out there that sell terminal

blocks, but only one has developed a simplistic way on how to integrate all connection types into one

product line.

With CLIPLINE complete, the unique and robust modular terminal block system from Phoenix Contact,

you and your cabinet have a free choice of connection method, whether it is screw, spring-cage, Push-In

or fast connection. No need to have different accessories for each connection technology, with CLIPLINE

complete all accessories can be interchanged between one another.

Modular Terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact are compact and powerful electrical connections.

Phoenix Contact only uses High-quality physical properties and advanced industrial standards which are

evidenced by connections with long-term stability. This high quality is demonstrated by recognized tests

which are documented in national and international standards.

These Include:

Mechanical Tests Electrical Tests Material Test

Connection capacity Air and creepage distances Needle flame test

Mechanical strength Surge voltage test Aging test

Bending test-flexion test Voltage-drop test

Conductor pull-out test Temperature-rise test

Tight fit test Short-time current resistance

Insulation test

UT Connection PT Connection QT Connection ST Connection

COMBI Plug-in Connection RT Connection

Universal Terminal (UT) Connection

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Screw cage terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact have been

used in every industry from around the world. This screw

technology has been Phoenix Contact’s number one selling connection type since 1928.

They meet the highest requirements, impress with their maintenance-free conductor

connection. Ferrule or no ferrule, this connection type is able to handle both.

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Retightening a screw is a hassle and will cost your company more money down the road.

With Phoenix Contact’s screw connection technology, it is not necessary to retighten the

terminal block screws, since they are prevented from backing out by the Reakdyn

principle (see figure 1), a screw locking technique developed by Phoenix Contact.

The metal components of UT screw-connection terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact

are not made from low quality corrosion prone metals. Instead, Phoenix Contact uses a

high quality corrosion proof

copper alloy, the same type

of metal used in

conductors. This ensures

low resistance on every

connection, and

eliminates the possibility of galvanic

corrosion.

Figure 1 Reakdyn principle prevents screw

back-out

Reakdyn Groove

Push-in Technology (PT) Connection

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Push-in terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact, allow you to wire your

application from the field to the controller easier and more consistently. Simply

push in the conductor to make a secure, reliable, time saving connection.

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Push-in connection technology was developed for quick direct wire termination. The special spring

profile enables effortless insertion of conductors with ferrules from 24 AWG. When a conductor is

inserted into the connection point, the contact spring is opened automatically, which will then provide

the required pressure force against the current bar. The contact spring provides a sufficient amount of

pressure, to allow the PT block to be fully vibration resistant, gas-tight and 100% reliable for your

company’s industry. Both for releasing

conductors and connecting small cross

sections from 26 AWG, the spring is opened by

means of the actuation lever-easily and

without direct contact with live parts. The

actuation lever can be operated with all

standard screwdrivers or even a ballpoint pen.

Phoenix Contact uses a high quality corrosion

proof copper alloy, the same type of metal

used by conductors. This ensures low

impedance on every connection, and

eliminates the possibility of galvanic corrosion.

Spring-Cage Terminal (ST) Connection

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One of the most important aspects of managing your control cabinet is

maximizing the space you have to work with. When developing the spring-cage

terminal block, Phoenix Contact kept your cabinet in mind. Thanks to the space-saving design and

conductor entry from above, the ST blocks are ideal for control systems where limited space is available,

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The spring-cage terminal blocks, part of the CLIPLINE complete system, can withstand harsh

environments, due to the powerful spring-loaded contact force it provides. The contact force is so

strong; Phoenix Contact guarantees a vibration-proof, gas-tight connection with long-term stability.

The compact front connection ensures easy operation, and can be open with the ease of a screwdriver.

After the conductor has been

inserted into the clamping space,

the screwdriver is removed and the

conductor automatically makes

contact. All kinds of copper

conductors up to 2 AWG can be

clamped without any pretreatment.

Thanks to a rugged design, and the

use of high-grade materials, Phoenix

Contact terminal blocks exceed the

requirements of many standards.

This enables their use in Power

Generation, Transportation, Process

engineering, and many other industries.

QUICKON Terminal (QT) Connection

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If you are looking for a fast reliable connection, then the QUICKON terminal

block from Phoenix Contact is perfect for you. This insulation displacement

terminal block allows you to terminate wires without any preparation, a 60% time savings on every

block! No stripping and no crimping. The cables just need to be cut to length for contact to be made in a

matter of seconds; also an important characteristic is the space-saving connection with patented

insulation displacement contact.

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To use the QUICKON terminal block, conductor connections are clearly identified by engagement points,

simply insert your standard screw driver to operate. When a conductor is connected, the insulation is

cut open, creating a reliably quick,

gas-tight contact.

The patented contact metals for the

fast connection terminal blocks,

from Phoenix Contact, are made

from corrosion-free materials. This

means that the conductive metals

consist of high-grade copper alloys,

and the surfaces of the metal parts

are protected by lead-free, galvanic

nickel or tin plating. Phoenix Contact

is committed to using only the most

reliable resources for their products.

Ring-lug Terminal (RT) Connection

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Work in comfort, ease and safety with bolt connection terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact. Designed

with safety in mind to connect conductors with cross sections up to 500 kcmil (240 mm²), the innovative

hinged cover provides a captive nut to make wiring ring lugs quick, easy and safe.

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The bolt connection can be utilized as a space saving terminal block as well. A unique characteristic of

the bolt connection is the often required multi-conductor connection, on which up to four cable lugs can

be connected per bolt. Your cabinet could essentially have 8 conductors per terminal block, which will

save your company a lot of space and money.

Phoenix Contact’s terminal blocks are made from corrosion-free materials, which mean the conductive

metals consist of high-grade copper

alloys. The surfaces of the metal

parts are also protected by lead-

free, galvanic nickel or tin plating.

Phoenix Contact is committed to

using only the most reliable

resources for their products, so that

your company can focus on what it

does best.

COMBI Plug-in Connection

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If your industry requires screw, push-in, spring-cage, or fast connection

technologies, the COMBI Plug-in connection from Phoenix Contact, is the

innovative technology that your cabinet is missing. The COMBI plug-in system’s distinguishing feature is

its standardized plug-in zone. This makes it possible to freely combine basic terminal blocks with any of

the above mentioned connection types.

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All connections are able to be individually preassembled, and able to match the required number of

positions in every application. The nominal data of up to 40 A and 600 V have made a plug-in system for

signal and power wiring possible. Phoenix Contact has made this system meet the most stringent of

vibration requirements, enabling its use in any industry. Both the terminal blocks and the connectors are

touch proof, allowing operation

without the risk of electric shock. .

Phoenix Contact’s COMBI plug-in

products are made from corrosion-free

materials, which mean the conductive

metals consist of high-grade copper

alloys. The distinction between the

electrical and mechanical functions is a

particular advantage. The surfaces of

the metal parts are also protected by

lead-free, galvanic nickel or tin plating.

The high current carrying capacity of

the contact is achieved by an

integrated covering spring made of

chromium-nickel spring steel. Phoenix Contact is committed to using only the most reliable resources

for their products, so that your company can focus on what it does best