Phoenix Contact · Communication Module
2860358 is a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker with Breaking capacity Icu/Ics FO; 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/IcsFO
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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 |
FO |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Rated speed |
500 kbps |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
max. 63 |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
301.12 g |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Terminal wire size |
0.09 mm² ... 1.5 mm² |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
75 % ... 85 % |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Communication Module 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 Module variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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2860358 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 2861218 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2861506 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2861580 |
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 2860358 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 2860358
Phoenix Contact 2860358 — 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 2860358; always cross-check the catalog number and hardware revision on the nameplate before placing an order.
- Operating temperature: 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — 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.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Bus interface: max. 63 — 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 2860358
Q.Before ordering 2860358, which enclosure rating entry should be checked?
The enclosure rating entry quoted above is IP20 (IEC 60529). Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Where can I find the operating temperature data for 2860358?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2860358 as 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.For 2860358, what does the specification table state about bus interface?
The specification table lists bus interface = max. 63 for Phoenix Contact 2860358. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2860358 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2860358 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 2860358?
Send the full catalog number 2860358, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2860358.