Phoenix Contact · Communication Module
2862068 is a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker with Tripping characteristic 8 mm; Breaking capacity Icu/Ics FO; Supply voltage 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2). 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/IcsFO
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Supply voltage24 V DC (IEC 61131-2)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
FO |
| Tripping characteristic |
8 mm |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Rated speed |
2 Mbps |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
63 |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
293.6 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 |
10 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) |
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 |
Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
Tripping characteristic |
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2862068 (this page) |
FO |
8 mm |
| 2862000 |
Copper |
8 mm |
| 2862026 |
FO |
8 mm |
| 2862165 |
FO |
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 2862068 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 2862068
Phoenix Contact 2862068 — 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 2862068; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Operating temperature: 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Humidity: 10 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
Available from stock with datasheet, certificates and a quotation on request.
Common questions about 2862068
Q.Which value is published under terminal wire size for catalog number 2862068?
For 2862068, terminal wire size is given as 0.09 mm² ... 1.5 mm². Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Before ordering 2862068, which rated speed entry should be checked?
The rated speed entry quoted above is 2 Mbps. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Where can I find the mounting data for 2862068?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2862068 as 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Can the 2862068 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2862068 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.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2862068 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2862068 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.