Phoenix Contact · Relay
2900960 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 |
8 mm |
| Rated torque |
0.5 Nm ... 0.6 Nm |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
95.65 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Terminal wire size |
0.5 mm² ... 4 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 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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2900960 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2900961 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2900930 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2900932 |
DIN rail / panel |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2900960 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 2900960
Phoenix Contact 2900960 — 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 2900960; verify the catalog number against your bill of materials before requesting a quotation.
- Terminal wire size: 0.5 mm² ... 4 mm² — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Tripping characteristic: 8 mm — 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.
- Rated insulation voltage Ui: 690 V (IEC 60947-4-1) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about 2900960
Q.Which value is published under certifications for catalog number 2900960?
For 2900960, certifications is given as CE, UL, cULus. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Before ordering 2900960, which rated torque entry should be checked?
The rated torque entry quoted above is 0.5 Nm ... 0.6 Nm. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Where can I find the rated insulation voltage Ui data for 2900960?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2900960 as 690 V (IEC 60947-4-1). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Can the 2900960 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2900960 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 2900960 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2900960 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.