• FieldPower® family with decisive additions

• Decentralised maintenance switch and power distribution based on the PowerBox®

• PowerBox® Fuse for cartridge fuse links

• The flexible busbar for machines and systems spread across wide areas

The maintenance switch is based on the PowerBox®. It is designed to meet protection class specifications IP 65, which means it is destined to be utilised on-site to fulfil industrial requirements. Individual machines and plant components as well as motor feeders and drive sub-circuits can be isolated from the power supply by utilising the maintenance switch PowerBox® On/Off - allowing maintenance and service work to be performed safely. Creating an additional T-output to distribute power is absolutely straightforward thanks to the Push-In connection of the contact block.  

Reduced costs, clever details

The PowerBox® On/Off means users no longer require a separate maintenance switch or separate junction box, which reduces wiring and project planning costs. Installation is simple and fast using pre-fabricated plug-in connectors. The switch is designed to accommodate up to three padlocks to protect as many as three service technicians or teams against the power supply being unintentionally turned on. In addition, it is possible for a PLC to scan the position of the switch via a floating auxiliary contact at the M12 connection of the PowerBox® On/Off.

Time- and cost savings through assembly possibilities

The construction of the PowerBox® On/Off has been thoroughly thought through; for instance, it is possible to assemble and mount the upper and lower parts of the maintenance switch in different locations at the same time. The lower part with integrated contact block can be installed on site in accordance with technical specifications. At the same time the upper part can be assembled and terminated in the workshop. Both parts can then be snapped together on site without any errors and screwed tight. This approach considerably reduces on-site mounting times and costs.

PowerBox® Fuse for cartridge fuse links

• Protection of loads, outgoing feeder circuits and branch lines for ¼" x 1¼" fuses (cartridge fuse links)
• corresponding fuse ratings and specifications contained in DIN VDE 0100 Part 430
• visual fuse control by LED indication 
• Conductor cross-sections from 0.5 to 4 mm² connectable to fuse plugs

FieldPower® - product range

FieldPower® is a family of products with a completely new connection concept facilitating decentralised power distribution solutions for systems spread across wide areas. The 'flexible busbar' offers an economic solution for mechanical and plant engineering, in airports, motor car production and anywhere where power has to be distributed over longer distances. In addition to pluggable connectors, cables, pre-assembled and terminated cable harnesses, tools and an extensive range of accessories, the FieldPower® family of products includes T-junction boxes with protection class IP 65, maintenance switches and junction boxes – optionally available with fuse function. More about FieldPower® products

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