Phoenix Contact · Communication Module
2897758 is a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker with Tripping characteristic 8 mm; Breaking capacity Icu/Ics Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair; 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/IcsEthernet in RJ45 twisted pair
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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 |
Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair |
| Tripping characteristic |
8 mm |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Output voltage |
24 V DC -1 V (At nominal current) |
| Output current |
max. 2 A |
| Frequency |
0.5 Hz (1.2 H, 48 Ω) |
| Overload capacity |
Auto restart |
| Rated speed |
10/100 Mbps (half or full duplex (automatic detection)) |
| I/O and communication |
| Bus interface |
61 (The on-board I/Os are two devices) |
| Response time |
approx. 500 µs |
| Mechanical |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
Specfications with connectors |
| Weight |
335 g |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Terminal wire size |
0.14 mm² ... 0.22 mm² (twisted pair) |
| 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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2897758 (this page) |
Ethernet in RJ45 twisted pair |
8 mm |
| 2897457 |
Copper |
8 mm |
| 2855745 |
FO |
8 mm |
| 2860358 |
FO |
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Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2897758 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 2897758
Phoenix Contact 2897758 — 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 2897758; always cross-check the catalog number and hardware revision on the nameplate before placing an order.
- Frequency: 0.5 Hz (1.2 H, 48 Ω) — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Response time: approx. 500 µs — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Output current: max. 2 A — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — 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 2897758
Q.Where can I find the humidity data for 2897758?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2897758 as 10 % ... 95 % (non-condensing). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.For 2897758, what does the specification table state about tripping characteristic?
The specification table lists tripping characteristic = 8 mm for Phoenix Contact 2897758. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Which value is published under overload capacity for catalog number 2897758?
For 2897758, overload capacity is given as Auto restart. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2897758 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2897758 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 2897758?
Send the full catalog number 2897758, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2897758.