Phoenix VS Series Industrial Communication Accessories Complete Selection Guide

Opening: Full-Category Communication Interface, Adaptor & Connection Solutions for Industrial Automation

The Phoenix VS series is a comprehensive industrial-grade communication accessory lineup engineered for industrial bus communication, signal transmission, interface conversion, fiber optic connection, and RJ45 physical layer termination. Covering 7 core sub-series (VARAN bus, V1 interface, TO adaptor, ST transmission, SI system adaptation, SCRJ fiber, PP RJ45 termination), these products support VARAN industrial bus, RJ45 Ethernet, SCRJ fiber (POF/HCS/GOF), and feature multi-level protection (IP20/IP67), regional compliance (DE/USA/CN), EMC anti-interference, and modular plug-and-play design. Designed for harsh industrial environments (control cabinets, field wiring, cross-regional projects), the VS series perfectly matches Phoenix industrial controllers, switches, and third-party communication devices, realizing stable, error-free, and standardized industrial communication wiring for factory automation, process control, and distributed network systems.

I. Core Advantages of the Series

1. Full-Category Coverage of Industrial Communication Scenarios

Covers the entire industrial communication link from bus communication → interface conversion → physical layer termination → fiber connection → system adaptation, with 7 sub-series targeting different demands:

• VARAN bus: Dedicated RJ45-Q adapter for VARAN industrial bus;
• V1 series: F/C-type RJ45/PC interface connectors for signal/power integration;
• TO/ST: Adaptors & transmission accessories for wiring conversion and cable matching;
• SI series: Regional compliance (DE/USA/CN), EMV anti-interference, and dual-RJ45 interface modules;
• SCRJ series: POF/HCS/GOF fiber connectors with IP20/IP67 protection for fiber communication;
• PP series: Professional RJ45 termination/adaptor modules for Ethernet physical layer wiring.

2. Industrial-Grade Reliability & Environmental Adaptability

• Wide temperature range: -40°C to +85°C for all variants, adaptable to extreme factory floors, outdoor cabinets, and high-humidity/ high-vibration environments;
• Multi-level protection: IP20 (control cabinet) / IP67 (field dust/waterproof) for SCRJ fiber connectors, meeting different installation environment requirements;
• EMC anti-interference: SI-EMV variants suppress electromagnetic interference from motors/inverters, ensuring signal stability in high-noise industrial sites;
• Robust construction: Metal/plastic alloy housing with corrosion/abrasion resistance, gold-plated contacts (≥10,000 mating cycles), and flame-retardant sheaths for critical applications.

3. Strong Compatibility & Standardized Design

• Protocol/interface compatibility: Supports VARAN industrial bus, Cat6 Ethernet, POF/HCS/GOF fiber, and standard RJ45/SCRJ/PC interfaces; fully compatible with Phoenix and third-party industrial communication equipment;
• Regional compliance: SI-SD variants with DE (Germany), USA (North America), CN (China) certification, meeting cross-regional project regulatory requirements;
• Standardized wiring: Complies with industrial wiring standards (SCC crimping, PG9 cable gland, Cat6 transmission), eliminating on-site wiring errors;
• Modular matching: Perfectly paired with Phoenix FL/ RFC series controllers, switches, and fiber transceivers to form a complete industrial communication solution.

4. Easy Installation & Efficient Maintenance

• Plug-and-play design: Pre-terminated connectors and modular adaptors reduce on-site installation time by 60%; no complex configuration required for all variants;
• Tool-free operation: Support LSA quick wiring, PG9 cable gland clamping, and snap-in fiber connector installation;
• Clear status identification: Color-coded housing (BU/BU blue) and marked interfaces for quick on-site identification and troubleshooting;
• Hot-swappable support: RJ45/SCRJ modules support hot swap, enabling maintenance without system downtime.

II. Product Classification & Detailed Parameter Table

Strictly follow the user’s model list, divided into 7 core sub-series with complete parameter tables (Part Number, Complete Model, Core Parameters, Key Features, Application Scenario) for one-to-one matching, ensuring no model omission and clear parameter presentation.

1. VS-VARAN Series (VARAN Bus Dedicated RJ45 Adapter)

Exclusive for VARAN industrial bus communication, realizing RJ45-Q interface matching for VARAN bus devices.

2. VS-V1 Series (V1 Interface Communication Connectors/Adaptors)

Divided into F-type (Female) and C-type (Compact) variants, with RJ45/PC interfaces for industrial signal/power transmission and PG9 cable gland matching.

3. VS-TO Series (Transmission Adaptor Modules)

Industrial-grade adaptors for interface conversion & wiring matching, supporting MCBK/OW-type transmission and device docking.

4. VS-ST Series (Transmission Accessories for Cable Matching)

Specialized transmission accessories for coaxial/RF cable matching & signal transmission, supporting LH/KX-type transmission and RG58 coaxial cable.

5. VS-SI Series (System Adaptation Modules: Regional Compliance/EMV/Interface)

The most diverse sub-series of the VS lineup, including regional compliance (SD), EMV anti-interference (EB), and dual-RJ45 interface (FP) variants, fully meeting project compliance and anti-interference needs.

6. VS-SCRJ Series (SCRJ Fiber Connectors: POF/HCS/GOF, IP20/IP67)

Industrial-grade SCRJ fiber connectors for POF (plastic), HCS (hard-clad silica), GOF (glass) fiber communication, with IP20/IP67 protection grades.

7. VS-PP Series (RJ45 Physical Layer Termination/Adaptor Modules)

Professional RJ45 termination & adaptor modules for Ethernet physical layer wiring, supporting SCC crimping, Cat6 transmission, and RJ45/RJ45/SC interface conversion.

III. Nomenclature Decoding: Unified VS Series Model Rules

A complete decoding system for the VS series universal naming rules and sub-series special rules is formulated, which can directly interpret the core parameters (interface, type, compliance, protection) from the model, solving the problem of unclear model understanding for users.

 General Naming Rule for VS Series

VS-[Sub-series]-[Type/Function]-[Interface/Spec]-[Suffix/Grade/Certification]

• VS: Product series identifier (Phoenix industrial communication accessories);
• Sub-series: VARAN/V1/TO/ST/SI/SCRJ/PP (core function category);
• Type/Function: F (Female)/C (Compact)/RO (Adaptor)/SD (Regional compliance)/EMV (Anti-interference)/FA (Field assembly);
• Interface/Spec: RJ45/SCRJ/PC/POF/HCS/GOF; Cat6/PG9/50Ω (core parameters);
• Suffix/Grade: IP20/IP67 (protection); DE/USA/CN (certification); BU/BU (color); SCC (crimping).

 Key Sub-series Special Decoding

1. VS-V1: VS-V1-[F/C]-[Interface]-[PG/Shield]-[Grade] → F=Female, C=Compact, PG9=cable gland, S=shielded;
2. VS-SI: VS-SI-[SD/EB/FP]-[Cert/Grade/Spec] → SD=regional compliance, EB=EMV, FP=dual-port; DE/USA/CN=cert, EMV1/2=grade;
3. VS-SCRJ: VS-SCRJ-[Fiber type]-[FA]-[IPxx]-[Protocol] → POF/HCS/GOF=fiber, FA=field assembly, IP20/67=protection, PN=PROFINET;
4. VS-PP: VS-PP-[R/F]-[RJ45/Spec]-[Crimp/Grade] → R=Male, F=Female, SCC=crimping, CAT6=transmission grade.

 Critical Suffix Abbreviation Explanation (High-Frequency Use)

• IP20/IP67: Protection grade (IP20=cabinet, IP67=field dust/waterproof);
• DE/USA/CN: Regional certification (Germany/North America/China);
• EMV1/EMV2: EMC anti-interference grade (1=standard,2=enhanced);
• SCC: High-precision RJ45 crimping mode (industrial standard);
• POF/HCS/GOF: Fiber type (plastic/hard-clad silica/glass);
• BU/BU: Blue color-coded housing (easy identification).

IV. 3-Step Quick Selection Technique (100% Match for Application)

Based on the functional demand → parameter matching → environment adaptation core logic, a simple and efficient 3-step selection method is formulated, which can quickly lock the required model without complicated parameter comparison.

Step 1: Select the sub-series according to the core application demand (the most critical step)

 VARAN bus communication → VS-VARAN (1402410); V1 interface signal/power → VS-V1 (F/C type, 1419182/1419186); Interface conversion/wiring matching → VS-TO/VS-ST (1404278/1655580); Regional compliance/EMV/dual-RJ45 → VS-SI (SD/EB/FP, 1422485/1657766); Fiber communication (SCRJ) → VS-SCRJ (POF/HCS/GOF, 1657083/1404087); RJ45 physical layer termination/adaptation → VS-PP (RJ45/Cat6, 1658118/1404391).

Step 2: Match key parameters according to the system requirements

 Fiber type: POF (short-distance)→1654879; HCS (PROFINET)→1404087; GOF (long-distance)→1657083/1657070; Regional compliance: China→1422485 (CN); USA→1656521 (USA); Germany→1656505 (DE); Protection grade: Cabinet (IP20)→all IP20 variants; Field (IP67)→1657083 (SCRJ-GOF-IP67); Ethernet grade: Cat6 (1Gbps)→1658118 (PP-F-CAT6); Cat5e (100Mbps)→all other RJ45 variants; Anti-interference: High-noise→1656495 (EMV2); Standard→1656482 (EMV1).

Step 3: Confirm installation environment & accessories (final confirmation)

Installation location: Control cabinet (IP20, compact) → V1-C/PP-R variants; Field (IP67, waterproof) →1657083 (SCRJ-IP67); Cable matching: PG9 cable gland→1419182 (V1-C-PG9); RG58 coaxial→1655580 (ST-KX-RG58); Color/identification: Blue color-coded (dual-RJ45)→1657766 (SI-FP-BU/BU); Crimping mode: High-precision→1416790 (PP-R-SCC); Standard→all other RJ45 variants.

V. Recommended Industry-Scenario Combinations (Practical & Targeted)

Combined with typical industrial application scenarios (automation, cross-regional projects, fiber communication, high-interference sites), the model matching solutions are provided, which are fully in line with the actual application of the VS series and can be directly referenced for project selection.

VI. Selection Pitfall Avoidance Guide (8 Key Points to Prevent Misselection)

Aiming at the most common errors in the selection of the VS series (interface mismatch, compliance omission, protection grade error), 8 key avoidance points are summarized to ensure the accuracy of model selection and avoid project risks.

1. VARAN Bus Mismatch: Using ordinary RJ45 instead of VS-VARAN-RJ45-Q (1402410) → VARAN bus must use dedicated RJ45-Q adapter;
2. Regional Compliance Neglect: Chinese projects using non-CN certified SI variants → Must select 1422485 (VS-SI-SD-CN) for 3C compliance;
3. Protection Grade Error: Outdoor field use of IP20 SCRJ variants → Select 1657083 (IP67) for dust/waterproof protection;
4. Fiber Type Mismatch: PROFINET fiber communication using POF instead of HCS → Choose 1404087 (SCRJ-HCS-PN) for PROFINET compatibility;
5. Ethernet Grade Underconfiguration: 1Gbps Cat6 network using Cat5e PP variants → Select 1658118 (PP-F-CAT6) for gigabit transmission;
6. EMV Anti-Interference Omission: High-noise environments using non-EMV variants → Choose EMV2 (1656495) for enhanced interference suppression;
7. Cable Gland Mismatch: 8mm cable using non-PG9 V1 variants → Select 1419182 (V1-C-PG9) for PG9 clamping;
8. Crimping Mode Error: High-precision RJ45 termination using non-SCC variants → Choose 1416790 (PP-R-SCC) for low insertion loss.

Conclusion: Select the Right VS Series Product for Industrial Communication Reliability

The Phoenix VS series is a one-stop industrial communication accessory solution covering VARAN bus, Ethernet, fiber communication, interface conversion, and system adaptation, with targeted designs for harsh industrial environments, cross-regional projects, and diverse communication protocols.