Phoenix VS Series Industrial Communication Cables, Adapters & Accessories Complete Selection Guide

I. Series Overview: Industrial-Grade Communication Connection & Transmission Solutions for Automation Systems

The Phoenix VS series is a comprehensive portfolio of industrial-grade communication cables, adapters, connectors, conversion components and auxiliary accessories engineered for stable signal transmission, interface conversion, media adaptation and physical protection in factory automation, industrial Ethernet, fiber optic communication and field bus systems. This series covers core functional categories including POF optical fiber jumpers, industrial network patch cords (CAT6A/10G), IP grade conversion components, M-series adapter connectors, ASI bus cables, RF coaxial cables and dedicated wiring tools, with diversified specifications (length, transmission rate, interface type) and industrial-grade performance indicators. All variants feature wide operating temperature tolerance (-40°C to +85°C), EMC anti-interference, vibration/abrasion resistance and compliance with industrial communication protocols; support IP20 cabinet-level and IP67 field-level installation, and achieve seamless compatibility with Phoenix VS/PPC/FL series communication products and third-party industrial devices. The VS series provides a one-stop connection solution for harsh industrial environments, realizing reliable transmission of optical fiber, Ethernet, high-speed 10G, ASI bus and RF signals, and perfectly matching compact cabinet wiring and long-distance field communication requirements.

Core Advantages

1. Full-Scenario Communication Coverage: Integrates POF optical fiber, Ethernet/CAT6A, 10G high-speed, ASI bus and RF signal transmission, covering physical layer connection needs of industrial communication from low-speed bus to high-speed data links.
2. Multi-IP Grade Adaptation: Supports IP20 (cabinet internal) and IP67 (field dust/waterproof) dual protection grades, adapting to both control cabinet wiring and harsh outdoor/field device connection scenarios.
3. Industrial-Grade Durability & Stability: Reinforced cable sheath (EPDM/rugged plastic), gold-plated contact pins and shielded structure; anti-interference, anti-vibration and anti-oxidation, ensuring long-term stable operation in complex industrial environments.
4. High-Speed & Protocol Compatibility: Compliant with CAT6A, 10G Ethernet, PROFINET and ASI bus standards; supports POF optical fiber (980nm) transmission, meeting high-bandwidth and long-distance industrial communication demands.
5. Flexible Configuration & Installation: Diversified length options (0.5m to 100m), optional interface directions (90°/180°) and tool-free assembly; compatible with M12/M16 connectors and standard RJ45/SCRJ interfaces for flexible on-site deployment.

II. Product Classification & Detailed Parameter Table

Strictly aligned with your part number list, the series is categorized by core functional type for clear differentiation, with a complete parameter table including Part No., Complete Model, Core Parameters, Key Features and Application Scenarios for 1:1 model matching and direct procurement reference (all models follow industrial-grade design standards by default).

III. Nomenclature Decoding: VS Series Model Structure & Full Definition

Universal Model Format

VS-[Subseries/Function]-[Interface/Spec/Transmission]-[Coding/Grade]-[Length/Direction/Suffix]

Key Component & Suffix Interpretation (Critical for Selection)

• VS: Phoenix industrial communication cable, adapter & accessory series identifier
• Core Subseries & Function Code (Primary Differentiator):
  • PC = POF optical fiber jumper (fiber optic signal transmission)
  • MSD/MP/M16 = Industrial adapter/connector (interface adaptation, cable matching)
  • IP = IP grade conversion/patch cord (IP67↔IP20, Ethernet/CAT6A/10G transmission)
  • IET/FSBPXS/FP/CT = Signal module/dedicated patch cord/connector (signal conditioning, port connection)
  • BU/BH = RF coaxial cable/adapter (RF signal transmission, interface conversion)
  • ASI = ASI bus cable (field bus signal transmission for sensors/actuators)
  • CABLE-STRIP = Wiring tool (cable stripping for on-site construction)
• Critical Technical Spec Suffixes:
  • 2XPOF-980: 2-core POF optical fiber, 980nm working wavelength (fiber transmission core parameter)
  • SCRJ/SCRJ/RJ45/M12FSX: Interface type (fiber/SCRJ, Ethernet/RJ45, industrial/M12)
  • CAT6A/10G: Transmission grade (CAT6A for 1G, 10G for 10G high-speed Ethernet)
  • IP67/IP20: Protection grade (IP67=field dust/waterproof, IP20=cabinet internal)
  • 94B/94C/94F/93B/93E: Industrial coding standard (matching Phoenix communication product system)
  • LI: Cable sheath grade (low-smoke, halogen-free, industrial fire safety standard)
  • EPDM: Cable sheath material (anti-corrosion, anti-abrasion for field applications)
• Structural & Feature Suffixes:
  • /90//180: Interface direction (90° elbow, 180° straight, for space adaptation)
  • RG58/50Ω: RF cable spec (coaxial cable model, characteristic impedance)
  • FSBPXS-OE: Dedicated coding for FS series module matching
  • YE/BK/BU: Color coding (YE=ASI bus, BK=field cable, BU=PE/network)

IV. 3-Step Quick Selection Technique (100% Accurate Matching)

Follow the communication demand confirmation → spec & grade matching → structural feature selection logic to quickly lock the correct model, avoid complex parameter comparison and fully adapt to industrial communication connection and transmission requirements.

Step 1: Select Product Category by Core Communication Demand

• POF optical fiber signal transmission → VS-PC series (1656479/1645741)
• IP grade conversion (field→cabinet) → VS-IP67-IP20 variants (1400836/1412707)
• High-speed Ethernet (CAT6A/10G) → VS-IP20-IP20 CAT6A/10G (1198927/1418879)
• ASI bus field wiring → VS-ASI series (1432402/1432415)
• M12/RJ45 interface conversion → VS-BH series (1404548/1657494)
• RF signal transmission → VS-BU series (1655577)
• On-site cable processing → VS-CABLE-STRIP-VARIO (1657407)
• General cabinet signal wiring → VS-IP20-IP20 94B/93B (1401447/1416131)

Step 2: Match Transmission Spec & Industrial Grade

• Transmission rate matching: 10G high-speed → 10G suffix variants (1418879/1404548); general Ethernet → CAT6A (1198927); low-speed bus → ASI series (1432402)
• Protection grade matching: Field installation → IP67 grade (1400836/1412707); cabinet installation → IP20 grade (all IP20 variants)
• Cable length matching: Ultra-short cabinet wiring → 0.5/1/2m (1424135/1198929); medium-distance →3/5/10m (1404352/1656479); long-distance →91/96/100m (1416907/1432402)
• Material grade matching: Field harsh environment → EPDM sheath (1432402); cabinet internal → LI sheath (1198927)

Step 3: Confirm Structural & Special Features (Final Selection)

• Narrow cabinet space installation → 90° elbow interface variants (1404548)
• Abrasion/corrosion field environment → EPDM sheath ASI cable (1432415)
• Fire safety requirement → LI sheath variants (all LI marked patch cords)
• Phoenix module system matching → 94B/94C/93E coded variants (1401447/1403498)
• Fiber/electrical interface adaptation → SCRJ/RJ45 dedicated variants (1656479/1653265)

V. Selection Pitfall Avoidance Guide (Critical for Communication Stability)

Avoid the 6 most common selection errors of the VS series to ensure stable signal transmission, electrical safety and protocol compliance in harsh industrial environments, eliminating communication failure, signal attenuation and misconnection risks.

1. Transmission Rate Mismatch: 10G high-speed network using CAT6A-only patch cords → Strictly select 10G suffix variants (1418879/1404548) to meet high-bandwidth transmission requirements and avoid bottlenecks.
2. IP Grade Misuse: Field installation using IP20-only variants without IP67 protection → All outdoor/field devices must select IP67 grade components (1400836/1412707) for dust/waterproof and environmental adaptation.
3. Cable Length Miscalculation: Insufficient length for device spacing leading to tensioned wiring → Select longer variants (10/100m) or cascade patch cords; avoid signal loss caused by cable stretching.
4. Interface Type Error: M12 device connection using RJ45-only patch cords → Choose VS-BH M12-RJ45 adapters (1404549/1657494) for interface conversion and ensure matching connection.
5. Material Neglect: Corrosive/abrasive field environments using standard sheath cables → Select EPDM sheath variants (1432402/1432415) for anti-corrosion and anti-abrasion protection.
6. Coding Misunderstanding: Phoenix module matching using non-94/93 coded variants → Verify 94B/94C/93E coding and select matching variants (1403498/1416131) for system compatibility.

VI. Conclusion: Core Connection Components for Industrial Communication Systems

The Phoenix VS series delivers a comprehensive industrial communication connection solution covering optical fiber, Ethernet, high-speed 10G, ASI bus and RF signal transmission, as well as interface conversion, IP grade adaptation and wiring tools. These components are the foundational building blocks for the physical layer of industrial communication systems, ensuring stable, interference-free and high-reliability signal transmission in harsh industrial environments, and perfectly matching compact control cabinet wiring, long-distance field communication and high-speed data link construction requirements. With industrial-grade durability, multi-protocol compatibility and flexible configuration, the VS series seamlessly integrates with Phoenix FL/PPC communication products and third-party industrial devices, forming a complete industrial communication ecosystem.