Phoenix Contact NearFi Couplers
Phoenix Contact NearFi Couplers provide contactless, real-time data transmission using protocol-independent Ethernet communication. These couplers deliver high power in a compact, pluggable housing with an angled design for fast and easy wiring. The NearFi couplers operate within a temperature range from -20°C to +65°C and offer an output voltage of 24Vdc. These components feature an output current of 2A and a transmission speed of 100Mbps. Typical applications include AGVs, tool changes on robots, modular production systems, and cleanroom systems.
Features
- High mounting flexibility
- Inductive power transmission capability
- Integrated diagnostics for quick troubleshooting
- Real-time Ethernet data transmission
- Supports rotational positioning
Applications
- Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVs)
- Cleanroom systems
- Material transport systems
- Modular production systems
- Slip ring replacement
- Tool changes on robots
- Turntables, rotary tables
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| Transmission Speed | 100Mbps |
| Typical Delay Time | ≤1µs |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Output Voltage | 24Vdc ±5% |
| Typical Output Current | ≤2A |
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for Phoenix Contact NearFi Couplers highlights the key features and advantages of this contactless power and data transmission solution. The NearFi couplers enable wear-free, maintenance-free transfer of power and communication across air gaps using NFC-based technology, making them ideal for rotating, moving, or sealed applications.
See video transcript below.
Video
I remember the first time I used touchscreen-compatible gloves. It was amazing, because I could use my phone while I kept my fingers warm and dry. Phoenix Contact NearFi Couplers are a bit like touchscreen gloves for industrial systems, transmitting data and power across a small air gap using 60GHz near-field communication, so there’s no exposure or physical wear from contact-based transfer. They can transfer up to 50W at 24V and support 100Mbps Ethernet with a typical delay time of 1µs or less. Coupling distance is up to 10mm, so you can keep housings sealed while still networking devices. And they’re rated for -25°C to +70°C, keeping links stable in real industrial enclosures. Use them in rotating applications, moving machine parts, and sealed systems where contactless data and power transfer makes mechanical design simpler.
