The "aplSwitch Field" offers easy integration into leading Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Asset Management Systems (AMS) with 16 Ethernet-APL spur "2-WISE" ports, compatible with PROFINET and Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) ring topology. It supports major systems such as those from Emerson, Siemens, and ABB, ensuring network stability through input/output compatibility. Integrated PROFINET functions and a local display facilitate comprehensive diagnostics and improve commissioning and maintenance processes. The "aplSwitch Field" is designed for installation in Ex Zone 2, with connectivity for field devices in Ex Zones 0 and 1. It features a robust IP30-rated housing. The "aplSwitch Field" variant supports both Class A and Class B power, ensuring that field devices with higher power requirements can operate reliably. The PA variant, "aplSwitch Field PA", allows the migration of existing PA infrastructure to the Ethernet-APL topology. Ethernet-APL and PROFIBUS-PA devices can be used together in a switch thanks to an integrated PROFINET proxy.
Plug-in hybrid starter controller
The new variants of Phoenix Contact's Contactron hybrid starter controllers allow for quick and easy integration into common fieldbus systems such as Profibus, Profinet, CANopen, DeviceNet, Modbus, and EtherNet/IP.
