PHOENIX CONTACT | Customer Magazine UPDATE 3/11

blocks that meet the specific requirements of crystalline and thin-film modules.This is complemented by harmonized lightning and surge voltage concepts essential for facility operators in order to safeguard their investments. As regards energy data capture, status diagnostics, panel tracking, and solar farm management, solutions for these areas are developed by Phoenix Contact experts according to our customers’ specifications. Wind Power Products The product spectrum for wind turbines ranges from special connection systems for the distribution level, power supplies, and process signal transducers all the way through to end-to-end automation including safety technology.The latter encompasses controller computers, I/O systems, and also radio devices. These products provide the basis for devising comprehensive solutions that optimize the operation of wind turbines and communication among systems in wind parks. What makes Phoenix Contact stand out as a supplier of electrical and electronic components Solutions for Wind and Solar Power Phoenix Contact supplies the wind energy sector with solutions that ensure efficient operations of individual systems or entire wind farms.The central building block for operational facility management is a scalable control system. Here the range starts with 100-series ILC controllers and goes all the way to 400-series high-performance controllers. Built to withstand harsh environments, the controllers ensure high system availability, both onshore and offshore. A tracking solution based on ILC mini controllers equipped with a special function module helps operators maximize the yield of their photovoltaic systems. Special program libraries also allow operators to implement specific applications for multi-panel systems or for operating entire solar farms. Comprehensive solutions for energy data capture provide the basis for reliable facility monitoring and quick response times in the event of a malfunction. and automation technology is the broad product range and system technology that can be tailored to any application.The result: Consistent and flexible solutions for nearly any requirement scenario – from small wind turbines to multi- megawatt installations. Christoph Manegold Sunclix DC Plug Connector with Fast Connector DC plug systems for photovoltaic installations need to offer a high level of safety and longevity and should also facilitate fast assembly. Sunclix plug connectors allow solar installers to connect wires quickly and easily without the need for special tools.This is made possible by unique spring technology that establishes safe and long-term contact of wires.The locking mechanism, which prevents accidental removal of the plug from the device, can be opened with a normal screwdriver. Y connectors available in various cross sections, clearances, and lengths can be used to arrange strings and modules in parallel. Panel feed-throughs with a pre-assembled PV cable help users integrate pluggable DC interfaces into power inverters and generator terminal boxes.These are available in various wire cross sections. All Sunclix DC plug connectors comply with protection class IP68 (2m/24h) and the DIN EN 50521 standard. Cover Story 05UPDATE 3|11