Phoenix contact manufactures a passive five-way distribution board which provides economical connection of as i- capable sensors and actuatorsand s line m8 modules to as i ribbon cable via up to 2 a m12 slots supplied to as i components. The passive distribution board can help in supplying contact to ribbon cables loaded up to 8 a each. The distribution boards display information of power supply with two integrated diagnosis leds, connected auxiliary and as i voltage in green and a red led indicates if the polarity is to be reversed. These distribution boards come with special facilities like wide range of labelling possibilities, mechanically coded together with the matching mounting plate for protection against incorrect installation and ribbon cable be routed through the device with any desired orientation, enabling the installer to react flexibly to the cable routing.