– Input or power optical coupler can be supplied,

– Optical coupler can be removed for replacement

using the engagement lever,

– IP67-protected fully encapsulated optical electronics,

– Insensitive to vibration and shock,

– User-specific marking

– Inflammability class V0 in acc. with UL94.

In interface applications between the PLC and

actuators, such as motors, contactors, or solenoid

valves, only an N/O function is normally required. Here,

people turn directly to the PLC-OSP...ACT output

interface, specially optimized for these applications and

consisting of a 6.2 mm base terminal block and

pluggable miniature optical coupler. In addition to the

proven screw clamp connection version, the actuator

interface is now available with spring cage

connections. The wiring , diagonally from above, is

particularly convenient during assembly. Alternatively,

the actuator interface can also be supplied with a

miniature relay.

No need for output terminal blocks!

Unlike conventional coupling relays, all the actuator

connections, including the load return line (!), are

connected directly to the PLC actuator interface. PLC-

OSP...ACT can thus be used directly as an output

terminal strip with integrated interface function for the

outgoing actuator cables, without the need for additional

modular terminal blocks. (See also structural diagram in

catalog part 6, page 28.)

Assessment of savings:

– Elimination of the costs of two output terminal blocks

for switching and load return lines,

– Space savings of approx. 80%,

– Time saving approx. 60%,

– Reduction in wiring thanks to plug-in bridges.

Optimum use of plug-in bridges

The actuator interface attains the maximum degree of

efficiency with the convenient FBST plug-in bridge

system. PLC-OSP...ACT makes effective use of the

bridging facilities for the A1/A2 connection on the coil

side, for the load supply at connection 13 on the contact

side, and for the load return line. Especially effective

here are the 500 mm long color-insulated continuous

bridges that can easily be cut to the required length and

inserted in the bridge shafts in a flash. No stripping, no

pressing on of ferrules, no connecting. This makes

complicated, time-consuming loop bridges a thing of the

past!

Assessment of savings:

– Reduction in wiring by eliminating the need for

modular terminal blocks and using all bridging

facilities: approx. 60%.

Further advantages:

PLC-OSP...ACT naturally offers the same benefits as

all other PLC series with optical coupler:

– Switching capacity of up to 24 V DC/2 A, depending

on the type,

– Wear-resistant switching,

– Integrated input circuit,

PHOENIX CONTACT page 7 of 14

PLC Actuator Interface with Optical Coupler

– now also with spring cage connection system!

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“…6”

(IEC)

rigid

flexible

I

U

solid

stranded

AWG

[A] [V]

Connection data

0.2-2.5

0.2-1.5

24-14

*

*

* The electrical data are determined by the relay.

80

6,2

A2

13+

BB

A1

14