Electric ie May-June 2026

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 21 LPEhDoVeAniNxCEontact With IECEx approval, the PP-RJ-...-E patch panel versions extend their scope of use to include potentially explosive applications in international environments. Along with this addition, the existing ATEX and UL HazLoc approvals, as well as the DNV shipbuilding approval, have also been bundled into these new versions. This creates a clear differentiation from the standard PP-RJ-… patch panels: Users who do not require additional New speed starter for motors up to 7.5 kW extends the scope of application Integrated functions such as Safe Torque Off (STO) and optional EMC filters ensure efficiency and reliability in industrial applications. With the new speed starter, users now have an even more powerful solution at their disposal: The device supports motors up to 7.5 kW and impresses with its user-friendly operation and immediate stop of the energy supply to the motor. The speeds can be flexibly varied using the analog input, while up to four fixed speed levels ensure precise control. The parameterizable ramps enable individually adjustable acceleration and deceleration behavior. A braking resistor must be connected for a power output of 4.0 kW or more. The speed starter from the Contactron series is optionally New PP-RJ-... patch panel versions with IECEx and other approvals Four PP-RJ-…-E versions have been added to the proven PP-RJ-… series of patch panel devices from Phoenix Contact. The new models are functionally identical to the previous versions, but offer clear added value: They have all the relevant approvals such as UL, UL HazLoc, DNV-GL, ATEX, and now also IECEx. certifications continue to benefit from the proven functionality with optimised cost structures. For demanding applications, the new PP-RJ-...-E versions are now available with a complete approval package. All models ensure a reliable and efficient connection between the field cabling and the control cabinet. They remain fully compatible with the existing infrastructure. The new speed starter in the Contactron series from Phoenix Contact is suitable for motors up to 7.5 kW and offers flexible speed control as well as high safety standards (SIL 3/PLe). Installation is quick and easy thanks to intuitive operation and simple wiring. available with a built-in EMC filter, which enables interferencefree operation in different environments. Suitable function blocks are also available in the PLCnext library.

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