Phoenix Contact · Connection Cable
2296498 is a Phoenix Contact connection cable with Rated current Ie up to 4 A; Enclosure rating IP67 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature -25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). It is used in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Rated current Ieup to 4 A
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Enclosure ratingIP67 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature-25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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CertificationsCE, UL, cULus
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated current Ie |
up to 4 A |
| I/O and communication |
| Flame detection |
IEC 60332-1-2 (raw cable) |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
248.5 g |
| Terminal wire size |
Round cable set |
| Enclosure rating |
IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Degree of protection |
≥ IP54 (Installation location) |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Connection Cable specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Connection Cable variants |
| Catalog number |
Rated current Ie |
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2296498 (this page) |
up to 4 A |
| 2296391 |
up to 4 A |
| 2296692 |
up to 4 A |
| 2296715 |
up to 4 A |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2296498 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact connection cable installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — the rated supply — and switches or conditions the load within the up to 4 A ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides standard panel or DIN-rail support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for Phoenix Contact 2296498
Phoenix Contact 2296498 — Industrial automation component supplied as a like-for-like replacement, selected by catalog number and published ratings. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number 2296498; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
- Flame detection: IEC 60332-1-2 (raw cable) — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Operating temperature: -25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Rated current Ie: up to 4 A — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about 2296498
Q.Which value is published under terminal wire size for catalog number 2296498?
For 2296498, terminal wire size is given as Round cable set. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Before ordering 2296498, which degree of protection entry should be checked?
The degree of protection entry quoted above is ≥ IP54 (Installation location). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Where can I find the weight data for 2296498?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2296498 as 248.5 g. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 2296498?
Send the full catalog number 2296498, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2296498.
Q.Can the 2296498 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2296498 and the ratings above with the nameplate of the installed device. A current-production equivalent is selected by function and electrical rating, not by the label alone.