Abstract: A front cover for a module of a modular drive system includes two intermediate circuit conductor rails arranged in stepped relationship, two supply conductor rails, and a pivotable, engageable hood. Each intermediate circuit conductor rail includes a connection bracket, which is fixed on one end, and a contact screw. The supply conductor rails are provided with a removable connection plug, and the pivotable hood is arranged in such a way that the conductor rails can be covered and the front side of the hood is flush with the cover in the engaged state. In this way, an essentially more compact structure can be achieved, which is also less prone to interference from EMC influences, and in which a supply voltage as well as the intermediate circuit conductor rails are looped.

Abstract: A front cover for a module of a modular drive system includes two intermediate circuit conductor rails arranged in stepped relationship, two supply conductor rails, and a pivotable, engageable hood. Each intermediate circuit conductor rail includes a connection bracket, which is fixed on one end, and a contact screw. The supply conductor rails are provided with a removable connection plug, and the pivotable hood is arranged in such a way that the conductor rails can be covered and the front side of the hood is flush with the cover in the engaged state. In this way, an essentially more compact structure can be achieved, which is also less prone to interference from EMC influences, and in which a supply voltage as well as the intermediate circuit conductor rails are looped.

Abstract: To make it possible to use Ethernet technology in the field of industrial automation, the present invention is a plug connection based on industrial standard RJ45 which permits a supply of voltage to connected sensors or actuators, etc. Contacts (K1, K2) for feeding in a voltage supply are provided as an integral part of the plug connection. On the socket side (B), an RJ45 standard socket is extended by an insulating body (I) which has two contact areas. The connector side (S) is designed such that further use can be made of RJ45 technology in terms of crimpability, matching to the characteristic impedance, etc., by additionally mounting two corresponding contact elements—e.g. contact springs—which make contact with the socket side (B).