Phoenix Contact · Communication Module
2863070 is a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker with Tripping characteristic 8 mm; Breaking capacity Icu/Ics Copper; 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/IcsCopper
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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 |
Copper |
| Tripping characteristic |
8 mm |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Rated speed |
500 kbps |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
63 |
| Mechanical |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
Housing dimensions |
| Weight |
274.6 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 |
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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2863070 (this page) |
Copper |
8 mm |
| 2863627 |
Copper |
8 mm |
| 2860358 |
FO |
— |
| 2861218 |
— |
— |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2863070 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 2863070
Phoenix Contact 2863070 — 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 2863070; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Terminal wire size: 0.09 mm² ... 1.5 mm² — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Weight: 274.6 g — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Bus interface: 63 — 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 2863070
Q.Which value is published under breaking capacity Icu/Ics for catalog number 2863070?
For 2863070, breaking capacity Icu/Ics is given as Copper. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Before ordering 2863070, which bus interface entry should be checked?
The bus interface entry quoted above is 63. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Where can I find the rated speed data for 2863070?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2863070 as 500 kbps. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Can the 2863070 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2863070 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.What should I include in an enquiry for 2863070?
Send the full catalog number 2863070, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2863070.