Phoenix Contact · Communication Adapter
2708326 is a Phoenix Contact industrial component with Supply voltage 18 V DC ... 30 V DC (via pluggable COMBICON screw terminal block); Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature 0...+55 °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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Supply voltage18 V DC ... 30 V DC (via pluggable COMBICON screw terminal block)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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MountingDIN rail / panel
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Tripping characteristic |
7.00 mm |
| Supply voltage |
18 V DC ... 30 V DC (via pluggable COMBICON screw terminal block) |
| Rated torque |
0.56 Nm ... 0.79 Nm |
| Rated speed |
4.8/ 9.6/ 19.2/ 38.4/ 57.6/ 75/ 93.75/ 115.2/ 136/ 187.5/ 375/ 500 kbps |
| I/O and communication |
| Protocols |
Protocol-transparent to the RS-485 interface |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
264.1 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Terminal type |
0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm² |
| Terminal wire size |
24 ... 14 |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
30 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Communication Adapter specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Communication Adapter variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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2708326 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2708300 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2708339 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2708342 |
DIN rail / panel |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2708326 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 18 V DC ... 30 V DC (via pluggable COMBICON screw terminal block) — 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 control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides DIN rail / panel 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 2708326
Phoenix Contact 2708326 — 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 2708326; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
- Terminal type: 0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm² — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Terminal wire size: 24 ... 14 — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Enclosure rating: IP20 (IEC 60529) — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about 2708326
Q.Before ordering 2708326, which rated speed entry should be checked?
The rated speed entry quoted above is 4.8/ 9.6/ 19.2/ 38.4/ 57.6/ 75/ 93.75/ 115.2/ 136/ 187.5/ 375/ 500 kbps. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Where can I find the tripping characteristic data for 2708326?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2708326 as 7.00 mm. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.For 2708326, what does the specification table state about terminal wire size?
The specification table lists terminal wire size = 24 ... 14 for Phoenix Contact 2708326. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2708326 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2708326 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 2708326?
Send the full catalog number 2708326, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2708326.