September 19, 2013 - Phoenix Contact releases 40 A QUINT buffer module that provides standby power for short-term losses of power without the need for maintenance. The new buffer module is based on high-quality capacitor technology that provides a long service life and a wide operational temperature range of -20 ˚C to 80 ˚C. The 40 A QUINT buffer module complements the existing 20 A module. It is equipped with Selective Fuse Breaking (SFB) technology to provide the ability to trip standard circuit breakers reliably, preventing DC bus fault conditions. It also contains an active 24 V DC/20 mA feedback signal, providing the control system with the status indication of the power system.
The buffer module also acts as a power storage device for peak demand loads. When required, the buffer module can supplement the output of a power supply for additional start-up current. With the integrated diode, loads can be divided into buffered and unbuffered loads. This allows the back-up system to be reduced in size and cost.
About Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact develops and manufactures industrial electrical and electronic technology products that power, protect, connect and automate systems and equipment for a wide range of industries. Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Blomberg, Germany, operates 50 international subsidiaries, including Phoenix Contact USA in Middletown, Pa.