The new Step Power USB-PD power supply from Phoenix Contact is a flexible and efficient solution for supplying power to modern end devices in building automation. The USB PD (Power Delivery) standard not only supplies smart meter gateways, Raspberry Pis, and other smart home components reliably, but also charges mobile end devices such as tablets and laptops quickly.
The long-term goal is to make all building data available centrally and consistently throughout its entire lifecycle. This requires a fully digitalised engineering process in which information is entered only once, stored in a structured manner, and processed across systems.
As the first KNX power supply on the market, the Step Power from Phoenix Contact has an active KNX choke and provides all relevant KNX status information at a glance via the integrated colour display. This means that it combines efficiency and diagnostics on site.
Compact distribution boards which offer little space for the hardware to be installed are often used in building and room automation. Phoenix Contact has therefore extended its product portfolio to include devices in the DIN rail-mount format. In addition to the proven ILC 2050 BI building controller, the new Catan C1 EN controller is now available.
Phoenix Contact has unveiled its new series of unmanaged REG switches for building automation. Their REG format means that they are specifically designed for use in building distribution boards.
The Step Power power supplies from Phoenix Contact are tailored to the needs of modern building automation. They supply smart meter gateways, Raspberry Pis, and other smart home components via the USB port. In addition, they can be used for the fast charging of mobile end devices and other 5 V loads
Phoenix Contact is extending the BC modular housing series with new products for versatile applications in building automation.
Phoenix Contact is extending its range with new RJ45 BUILDING series patch cables.
In building automation networks, the open and neutral BACnet (Building Automation and Control Networks) communication protocol creates the option for exchange among the sensors, actuators, and management systems of different manufacturers.
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