Phoenix Contact Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Push buttons and signaling devices from Phoenix Contact are expertly crafted to really work in tough industrial environments where you just can't risk things going wrong. Push buttons provide a human-machine interface and are, in a way, the first line of communication between operator and machine.
High-quality materials ensure they’re tough enough for the demanding conditions that can prevail in many industrial places. Durability is hardly worth anything, though, if devices don’t give the operator clear feedback. So, these buttons are designed to be the clearest possible in giving that feedback.
Phoenix does offer a wide range of signaling devices. Most are designed around a core of LED technology and integrate “visibly and audibly” into the industrial setting. The seamless integration of their signal towers, selector switches, pilot lights, beacons, buzzers, strobes and horns into automated systems guarantees that operators receive instant, clear feedback from every corner of the plant.
FAQs
Does Phoenix Contact offer marker carriers and snap in markers to help identify items?
Yes, Phoenix Contact offers marker carriers and snap-in markers to clearly identify items, ensuring organized labeling and easy maintenance in industrial control systems.
What sizes are Phoenix Contact push buttons?
Phoenix Contact push buttons are available in standard industrial sizes, primarily 22 mm and 30 mm, to fit common control panel cutouts and accommodate various machine interface requirements.
Can a contact module be replaced on Phoenix Contact pilot device products?
Yes, the contact module on Phoenix Contact pilot device products can be easily replaced thanks to their modular design.
Which Phoenix Contact pilot devices would be suitable for an audible warning or status update?
Phoenix Contact pilot devices such as buzzers, horns, and combined visual-audible signaling units are suitable for providing clear audible warnings or status updates in industrial applications.
Are Phoenix Contact devices ideal for factories in the USA as well as around the world?
Yes, Phoenix Contact devices are ideal for factories in the USA and worldwide, as they meet global industrial standards and certifications for safety, performance, and reliability.
Maintaining NEMA 4 Rating When Making Enclosure Penetrations
Cutouts are very common when modifying enclosures for push buttons, indication lights, conduit entries or mounting hardware. Cutting into an enclosure runs the risk of eliminating the protective nature of the NEMA rated attributes. Proper steps must be followed in order to preserve the NEMA rating of an enclosure.
Devices mounted to the enclosure must have the same NEMA rating as the enclosure.
This means that if the devices are installed to the manufacturer's specifications, they will be able to maintain the NEMA rating of the enclosure.
Water tight conduit hubs must be used when running wire through a cutout in an enclosure.
There are many different types of conduit hubs that are used to secure conduit to an enclosure. However, only certain conduit hubs are rated for a watertight seal. By using water tight hubs, the NEMA rating of the enclosure is maintained.
Bonded washers are necessary when mounting hardware to an enclosure.
If standard mounting hardware is used, the NEMA rating of the enclosure will no longer be maintained. Bonded washers have rubber gaskets that make a watertight seal around the drilled hole. It is also important to make sure the material used for the bonded washer matches the material of the enclosure. Stainless steel enclosures require stainless steel bonded washers.