Phoenix Contact · Connection Cable
2799490 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 |
| Tripping characteristic |
5 mm |
| Rated torque |
0.22 Nm ... 0.25 Nm |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
PROFIBUS DP |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
58 g |
| Terminal type |
26 |
| Terminal wire size |
0.14 mm² |
| Enclosure rating |
IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
10 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) |
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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2799490 (this page) |
up to 4 A |
| 2799474 |
up to 4 A |
| 2700720 |
up to 4 A |
| 2700722 |
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 2799490 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 2799490
Phoenix Contact 2799490 — 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 2799490; always cross-check the catalog number and hardware revision on the nameplate before placing an order.
- Humidity: 10 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Enclosure rating: IP67 (IEC 60529) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Tripping characteristic: 5 mm — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about 2799490
Q.Before ordering 2799490, which operating temperature entry should be checked?
The operating temperature entry quoted above is -25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Where can I find the weight data for 2799490?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2799490 as 58 g. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.For 2799490, what does the specification table state about rated current Ie?
The specification table lists rated current Ie = up to 4 A for Phoenix Contact 2799490. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2799490 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2799490 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.Can the 2799490 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2799490 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.