Phoenix Contact · Network Switch
2832218 is a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker with Breaking capacity Icu/Ics Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair; Supply voltage 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2); Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529). 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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Breaking capacity Icu/IcsEthernet in RJ45 twisted pair
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Supply voltage24 V DC (IEC 61131-2)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Mounting35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715)
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair |
| Coil voltage |
24 V DC (typical) |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Power consumption |
3 W (maximum) |
| Rated speed |
10/100 Mbps |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
306.9 g |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 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 Network Switch specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Network Switch variants |
| Catalog number |
Tripping characteristic |
Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
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2832218 (this page) |
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Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair |
| 2832085 |
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Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair |
| 2832593 |
7 mm |
Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair |
| 2832603 |
7 mm |
Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2832218 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — 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 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) 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 2832218
Phoenix Contact 2832218 — 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 2832218; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Humidity: 30 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Breaking capacity Icu/Ics: Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Datasheets and compliance documents are available on request; quote the full catalog number when enquiring.
Common questions about 2832218
Q.Where can I find the power consumption data for 2832218?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2832218 as 3 W (maximum). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.For 2832218, what does the specification table state about enclosure rating?
The specification table lists enclosure rating = IP20 (IEC 60529) for Phoenix Contact 2832218. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Which value is published under rated speed for catalog number 2832218?
For 2832218, rated speed is given as 10/100 Mbps. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2832218 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2832218 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 2832218 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2832218 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.