2907719 QUINT4-DIODE/12-24DC/2X20/1X40 PHOENIX

Phoenix Contact basis units form the structural and electrical backbone of modular automation systems. Designed for easy snapped mounting onto standard DIN rails, a basis unit integrates backplane bus contacts and internal power distribution tracks. When multiple base units are snapped together on a DIN rail, they automatically establish continuous internal communication lines and local power rails across the entire station. Functional modules, such as I/O blocks or communication devices, plug directly onto these basis units. This modular decoupling of field wiring, backplane communication, and active electronics enables easy system expansion, simplified maintenance, and fast module replacement without disturbing adjacent station wiring or interrupting local bus signal continuity.

Product Parameters

• Module Type: Station backplane base module / Bus base terminal unit.

• Mounting Type: Standard NS 35 DIN rail mounting with integrated locking latch.

• Bus Connection: Integrated side-facing backplane contacts for automatic cross-wiring of internal local bus and potential distribution.

• Field Wiring Connection: Compatible with clip-on terminal connectors utilizing Push-in or screw-clamp connection technologies.

• Nominal Operating Voltage: 24 VDC system supply voltage via backplane bus tracks.

• Maximum Current Capacity: Up to 8 A for internal communications and segment circuit potential distribution.

• Insulation Voltage: 500 VAC test voltage between isolated circuits and ground.

• Operating Temperature Range: Standard industrial temperature range from -25°C to +60°C (-13°F to +140°F); extended temperature variants available for -40°C to +70°C.

• Storage Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F).

• Degree of Protection: IP20 protection class designed for installation in control cabinets or IP54-rated enclosures.

• Housing Material: Flame-retardant polyamide (PA 6.6) compliant with UL 94 V-0 standards.

Product Advantages

Phoenix Contact basis units significantly streamline control cabinet assembly by eliminating time-consuming point-to-point wiring between individual system modules.

The passive backplane architecture ensures that active functional modules can be swapped or serviced without interrupting field wiring or breaking the physical structure of the I/O island.

Tool-free DIN rail latching mechanisms enable quick, tool-less installation and effortless reconfiguration of automated stations during commissioning or retrofits.

Robust gold-plated backplane connectors ensure low contact resistance, high vibration tolerance, and reliable long-term signal transmission in harsh industrial environments.

Compact module widths optimize panel space, allowing high-density signal distribution in tight control cabinet layouts.

Important Considerations and Precautions

Always ensure the total current consumption across the internal local bus and potential distribution tracks does not exceed the maximum allowable current rating of the base unit.

Install protective end covers on the outer exposed edges of the last base unit on the DIN rail to prevent dust ingress and protect backplane contacts from electrical shorting.

Verify that base units are firmly locked onto the DIN rail to prevent mechanical movement that could compromise backplane contact integrity under heavy vibration.

Do not insert or remove functional modules from the basis unit while system power is applied unless the specific base and module combination is explicitly certified for live hot-swapping.

Ensure the installation environment remains free from conductive dust, moisture condensation, and corrosive gases to maintain optimal electrical insulation across backplane contacts.

Product Applications

Phoenix Contact basis units are widely deployed across industrial automation systems wherever modular I/O and fieldbus architectures are utilized.

• Control Cabinet Assembly: Serving as the structural foundation for modular PLC I/O racks in machine control panels and process systems.

• Distributed I/O Stations: Providing backplane routing for field-located remote I/O islands connected via PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, or PROFIBUS networks.

• Modular Machine Building: Enabling scalable station layouts where machine options can be added or modified easily by clipping extra base units onto the DIN rail.

• Process Plant Instrumentation: Supporting reliable signal routing and power distribution for high-density sensor and actuator junction boxes.

• Power and Energy Automation: Interfacing protection and control hardware within modular power distribution and substations panels.

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