The Phoenix Contact 2703994 is a high-performance bus coupler designed to facilitate seamless communication within industrial automation systems. This robust component is engineered to integrate digital inputs and outputs with PROFINET, one of the leading industrial Ethernet standards, ensuring reliable and efficient data exchange across various devices and systems.
Crafted with precision, the bus coupler boasts an impressive array of technical features, including eight digital inputs and four digital outputs, which allow for flexible and scalable configurations to meet the demands of complex automation tasks. The unit is equipped with two RJ45 sockets that support auto-negotiation, enabling it to adapt to transmission speeds of up to 100 Mbps in accordance with the PROFINET standard.
The Phoenix Contact 2703994 is designed for DIN rail mounting, ensuring easy installation and secure attachment in control cabinets. Its compact dimensions and green colour make it easily identifiable in a crowded control panel. With an operating temperature range of -25 °C to 55 °C and storage temperatures from -40 °C to 85 °C, it is built to withstand harsh industrial environments.
This bus coupler is also equipped with diagnostic messaging capabilities, providing short-circuit and overload detection for digital outputs, as well as sensor and actuator supply failure alerts. These features contribute to a reduction in system downtime by enabling quick identification and resolution of issues.
The Phoenix Contact 2703994 is a testament to the brand's commitment to quality and innovation, offering a reliable solution for industrial communication that is both efficient and future-proof. It is an essential component for any modern automated system, providing the necessary interface for seamless integration and communication between devices.