Phoenix Contact · Signal Conditioner
2861852 is a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker with Tripping characteristic 8 mm; Breaking capacity Icu/Ics Copper; Supply voltage 7.5 V DC (via voltage jumper). 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/IcsCopper
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Supply voltage7.5 V DC (via voltage jumper)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
Copper |
| Tripping characteristic |
8 mm |
| Supply voltage |
7.5 V DC (via voltage jumper) |
| Input voltage range |
24 V DC (Nominal voltage) |
| Output voltage |
24 V DC (Nominal voltage) |
| Output current |
max. 0.5 A (Nominal current) |
| Frequency |
max. 100 kHz |
| Overload capacity |
Auto restart after eliminating the overload |
| Rated speed |
500 kbps |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
4 Byte |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
160.6 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Terminal wire size |
0.08 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 |
10 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Signal Conditioner specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Signal Conditioner variants |
| Catalog number |
Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
Tripping characteristic |
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2861852 (this page) |
Copper |
8 mm |
| 2861438 |
— |
— |
| 2861454 |
— |
— |
| 2861768 |
Failure or overload of the encoder supply I/O error message |
8 mm |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2861852 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 7.5 V DC (via voltage jumper) — 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 / 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 2861852
Phoenix Contact 2861852 — 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 2861852; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Output voltage: 24 V DC (Nominal voltage) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Overload capacity: Auto restart after eliminating the overload — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Rated speed: 500 kbps — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — 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 2861852
Q.For 2861852, what does the specification table state about input voltage range?
The specification table lists input voltage range = 24 V DC (Nominal voltage) for Phoenix Contact 2861852. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Which value is published under mounting for catalog number 2861852?
For 2861852, mounting is given as DIN rail / panel. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Before ordering 2861852, which output current entry should be checked?
The output current entry quoted above is max. 0.5 A (Nominal current). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2861852 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2861852 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 2861852 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2861852 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.