Feature

Protection for safety-related systems

Safety-related systems, such as signalling systems in the railway industry, require reliable lightning and surge protection.

25/01/2021 15:17:24

The product requirements are increasingly changing with the advent of digitalisation. Deutsche Bahn directive 819.0808 also lays the foundation for the infrastructure of the future.

With Clixtrab, which combines surge protection and terminal blocks, Phoenix Contact has developed a solution that addresses these aspects. To protect systems, this product family offers advantages from two different worlds: a low overall width, Push-in connection technology, and overload protection for the necessary level of safety and high system availability.

To perform insulation and current loop measurements, the signal circuits are simply separated with knife-disconnect terminal blocks. For integration into the digital infrastructure, Clixtrab offers an optional remote signalling set that communicates the status of the protective devices directly to the control room.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.