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PHOENIX CONTACT QUINT-PS Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview
The PHOENIX CONTACT QUINT-PS series is a family of primary-switched DIN-rail power supply units engineered for continuous-duty operation in heavy industrial environments. Deployed across chemical processing plants, nuclear power facilities, oil refineries, offshore platforms, and large-scale manufacturing automation systems, the QUINT-PS line has established a dominant installed base in safety-critical 24 VDC bus architectures worldwide. Its defining characteristic is the integrated SFB (Selective Fuse Breaking) technology, which delivers up to 200% of rated current for 12 ms to selectively blow downstream fuses without tripping the supply itself — a requirement in multi-branch 24 VDC distribution panels where nuisance shutdowns carry significant process cost. The series covers output power classes from 24 W to 960 W, with single-phase and three-phase AC input variants, making it applicable from small PLC cabinets to large distributed control system (DCS) marshalling racks.
The Evolution of QUINT-PS Architecture
The QUINT-PS series was introduced by PHOENIX CONTACT in the early 2000s as a successor to the MINI-PS and TRIO-PS lines, targeting applications that required active power boost and diagnostic output signaling. The first-generation QUINT-PS units featured passive cooling and analog signaling via a relay contact for DC-OK status. Subsequent revisions introduced the SFB technology, raising the short-circuit current delivery window and enabling selective coordination with 24 VDC branch fuses rated as low as 0.5 A.
The second-generation QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC variants added a wider AC input range (85–264 VAC), improving compatibility with unstable grid conditions common in emerging-market industrial sites. Three-phase variants (QUINT-PS/3AC/24DC) were introduced to serve high-power rack applications where single-phase loading was impractical. The QUINT4-PS generation, released in the 2010s, added an integrated IQ Technology platform with IO-Link communication, enabling remote monitoring of output voltage, current, and remaining service life via a PLC or DCS asset management layer. This generation also introduced the QUINT-PS/24DC/24DC DC/DC converter sub-family for battery-backed 24 VDC bus applications.
As of 2026, the QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/5 (2866750) and adjacent models remain in active production, while early first-generation units have transitioned to end-of-life status. DriveKNMS maintains stock of both current and discontinued variants to support lifecycle extension programs at sites where panel redesign is not economically viable.
QUINT-PS Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)
The following SKUs represent the core QUINT-PS product range. Each entry is classified by function and rated output. All models are DIN-rail mountable per EN 60715 and carry CE, UL 508, and cULus listings unless otherwise noted.
Single-Phase AC Input — 24 VDC Output
- QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/5 (2866750): 1-phase input, 24 VDC / 5 A output, 120 W, SFB technology, DC-OK relay contact.
- QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/10 (2866763): 1-phase input, 24 VDC / 10 A output, 240 W, SFB, wide-range input 85–264 VAC.
- QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20 (2866776): 1-phase input, 24 VDC / 20 A output, 480 W, SFB, integrated power boost.
- QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/40 (2866789): 1-phase input, 24 VDC / 40 A output, 960 W, SFB, parallel operation capable.
- QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/3.5 (2866747): 1-phase input, 24 VDC / 3.5 A output, 84 W, compact form factor for small PLC cabinets.
Three-Phase AC Input — 24 VDC Output
- QUINT-PS/3AC/24DC/10 (2866802): 3-phase input 340–550 VAC, 24 VDC / 10 A output, 240 W, balanced phase loading.
- QUINT-PS/3AC/24DC/20 (2866815): 3-phase input, 24 VDC / 20 A output, 480 W, for high-density marshalling racks.
- QUINT-PS/3AC/24DC/40 (2866828): 3-phase input, 24 VDC / 40 A output, 960 W, SFB, redundancy module compatible.
DC/DC Converter Sub-Family
- QUINT-PS/24DC/24DC/10 (2866841): 24 VDC input, 24 VDC / 10 A output, for battery-backed bus applications.
- QUINT-PS/24DC/24DC/20 (2866854): 24 VDC input, 24 VDC / 20 A output, 480 W DC/DC conversion.
QUINT4 Generation (IO-Link / IQ Technology)
- QUINT4-PS/1AC/24DC/5 (2904600): Next-generation 5 A unit with IO-Link port, predictive maintenance data output.
- QUINT4-PS/1AC/24DC/10 (2904602): 10 A IO-Link variant, remote voltage/current monitoring via PLC.
- QUINT4-PS/1AC/24DC/20 (2904604): 20 A IO-Link variant, dynamic boost, service life indicator.
- QUINT4-PS/1AC/24DC/40 (2904606): 40 A IO-Link variant, parallel redundancy, full asset management integration.
- QUINT4-PS/3AC/24DC/20 (2904610): 3-phase 20 A IO-Link variant for high-power DCS power distribution panels.
Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete QUINT-PS Parts
DriveKNMS operates a dedicated lifecycle support program for the QUINT-PS series, with particular focus on first-generation units that have reached end-of-life status with PHOENIX CONTACT. Sites running legacy DCS or SCADA architectures — including Honeywell TDC 3000, ABB Advant, and Siemens TELEPERM installations — frequently require exact-replacement QUINT-PS units to avoid panel redesign and re-certification costs that can exceed the value of the control system itself.
Our sourcing process covers: manufacturer-refurbished units with full test documentation, new-old-stock (NOS) units from authorized distributor closeouts, and functionally equivalent cross-reference units where the original part number is no longer available from any channel. All sourced units are accompanied by a certificate of conformance and test report. Lead times for obsolete QUINT-PS variants are typically 3–15 business days depending on global inventory position.
Quality Control for the QUINT-PS Range
Each QUINT-PS unit processed by DriveKNMS undergoes a structured test protocol designed around the electrical characteristics of the series. Testing covers: input voltage sweep across the full rated range (85–264 VAC for single-phase variants), output voltage regulation measurement at 0%, 50%, and 100% load, SFB activation verification using a calibrated resistive load bank to confirm the 200% boost current window, DC-OK relay contact continuity and dropout threshold verification, and thermal cycling to confirm capacitor and transformer integrity. Units with degraded output ripple (>50 mV p-p at full load) or SFB response outside the 10–14 ms window are rejected and not offered for resale. Test records are retained for 5 years and available to customers on request.