Phoenix Contact · Relay
2900253 is a Phoenix Contact industrial component with Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1); Mounting DIN rail / panel. It is used in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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MountingDIN rail / panel
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CertificationsCE, UL, cULus
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui |
690 V (IEC 60947-4-1) |
| Rated impulse withstand Uimp |
6 kV (IEC 60947-4-1) |
| Tripping characteristic |
10 mm |
| Input voltage range |
12 V DC |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
60.05 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Terminal wire size |
0.14 mm² ... 2.5 mm² |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
A |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Relay specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Relay variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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2900253 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2900254 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 2900260 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 2900261 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2900253 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — the rated supply — 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 control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, 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 2900253
Phoenix Contact 2900253 — 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 2900253; verify the catalog number against your bill of materials before requesting a quotation.
- Operating temperature: 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Enclosure rating: IP20 (IEC 60529) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Rated impulse withstand Uimp: 6 kV (IEC 60947-4-1) — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about 2900253
Q.Where can I find the terminal wire size data for 2900253?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2900253 as 0.14 mm² ... 2.5 mm². Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.For 2900253, what does the specification table state about input voltage range?
The specification table lists input voltage range = 12 V DC for Phoenix Contact 2900253. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Which value is published under operating temperature for catalog number 2900253?
For 2900253, operating temperature is given as 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2900253 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2900253 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 2900253?
Send the full catalog number 2900253, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2900253.