Phoenix Contact · Network Switch
2897402 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 |
96 bit |
| Resolution |
24 bit |
| Mechanical |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
Housing dimensions |
| Weight |
211.6 g |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 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 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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2897402 (this page) |
8 mm |
Copper |
| 2891002 |
7 mm |
Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair |
| 2891003 |
7 mm |
Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair |
| 2891004 |
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 2897402 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 2897402
Phoenix Contact 2897402 — 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 2897402; record the nameplate data of the unit being replaced before selecting an equivalent.
- Weight: 211.6 g — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Resolution: 24 bit — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Supply voltage: 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Breaking capacity Icu/Ics: Copper — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about 2897402
Q.Before ordering 2897402, which humidity entry should be checked?
The humidity entry quoted above is 10 % ... 95 % (non-condensing). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Where can I find the terminal wire size data for 2897402?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2897402 as 0.08 mm² ... 1.5 mm². Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.For 2897402, what does the specification table state about certifications?
The specification table lists certifications = CE, UL, cULus for Phoenix Contact 2897402. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Can the 2897402 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2897402 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 2897402?
Send the full catalog number 2897402, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2897402.