Phoenix Contact · Soft Starter
2297523 is a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker with Tripping characteristic 8 mm; Breaking capacity Icu/Ics Safe isolation (IEC 60947-1); Supply voltage 1-phase 200...240 V / 3-phase 380...480 V AC. It is used in distribution boards, motor protection circuits, panel feeders where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Tripping characteristic8 mm
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Breaking capacity Icu/IcsSafe isolation (IEC 60947-1)
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Supply voltage1-phase 200...240 V / 3-phase 380...480 V AC
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui |
500 V |
| Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
Safe isolation (IEC 60947-1) |
| Tripping characteristic |
8 mm |
| Supply voltage |
1-phase 200...240 V / 3-phase 380...480 V AC |
| Input voltage range |
42 V AC ... 575 V AC |
| Output voltage |
24 V DC (semiconductor output) |
| Frequency |
50/60 Hz (IEC 61800-2) |
| Control method |
V/f, sensorless vector (IEC 61800-2) |
| Overload capacity |
150 % for 60 s (IEC 61800-2) |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
262.4 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail mounting |
| Terminal wire size |
0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm² |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-10...+60 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Soft Starter specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Soft Starter variants |
| Catalog number |
Tripping characteristic |
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2297523 (this page) |
8 mm |
| 1201135 |
10 mm |
| 1201694 |
10 mm |
| 1201695 |
10 mm |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2297523 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 1-phase 200...240 V / 3-phase 380...480 V AC — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated 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 distribution boards, motor protection circuits, panel feeders, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides DIN rail mounting 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 2297523
Phoenix Contact 2297523 — 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 2297523; always cross-check the catalog number and hardware revision on the nameplate before placing an order.
- Weight: 262.4 g — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Mounting: DIN rail mounting — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Input voltage range: 42 V AC ... 575 V AC — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Rated insulation voltage Ui: 500 V — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about 2297523
Q.Where can I find the enclosure rating data for 2297523?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2297523 as IP20 (IEC 60529). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.For 2297523, what does the specification table state about control method?
The specification table lists control method = V/f, sensorless vector (IEC 61800-2) for Phoenix Contact 2297523. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Which value is published under mounting for catalog number 2297523?
For 2297523, mounting is given as DIN rail mounting. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Can the 2297523 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2297523 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.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 2297523?
Send the full catalog number 2297523, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2297523.