PHOENIX CONTACT | Customer Magazine UPDATE 3/11

Regenerative energies – and in particular the generation of electrical power using photovoltaic and wind power systems – have established themselves as key energy sources in addition to conventional methods. Phoenix Contact supports the trend by offering a portfolio of products and solutions tailored to regenerative energies that enable providers to operate such systems both reliably and efficiently. Phoenix Contact is helping to make the switch to new energy sources happen.The Blomberg- based electronics experts are developing products, systems, and solutions in close cooperation with leading power companies. Photovoltaic Products Phoenix Contact offers various components and systems for the photovoltaic sector, ranging from solar modules through to feed-in technology.The string current can be monitored with current transducers and the brand-new Solarcheck current monitoring system, which helps to boost the efficiency of any PV system. Connection technology tailor-made to meet the needs of the PV industry, such as the Sunclix system, guarantees cost-efficient installation and safe operation. In the event the standard does not fit a particular system, we offer to develop customized connection solutions for module and device manufacturers.We also offer terminal LM-S Lightning Monitoring System The LM-S Lightning Monitoring System provides online information on wind turbine lightning strikes. The system comprises an evaluation unit with up to three sensors.The sensors are mounted on the lightning rods that conduct the lightning current. Fiber-optic cables connect the sensors to the evaluation unit.The system identifies and analyzes all important parameters of the lightning surge currents based on the Faraday effect. Communication with existing supervisory control or management systems is established via an Ethernet interface. The integrated Web interface allows access to key data from all monitored systems around the clock via the system’s own network. On the basis of this information, users can decide whether it is necessary to make a service call.This is especially advantageous for systems in exposed locations, as is the case with wind turbines. New Energy for the Future! Products and Solutions for Photovoltaic Systems and Wind Turbines Cover Story04 UPDATE 3|11