Phoenix Contact · Contactron motor starter
2901540 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 |
| Tripping characteristic |
7 mm |
| Power consumption |
8.4 W (peak; 30 dBm) |
| Frequency |
900 MHz |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
320.8 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Terminal wire size |
0.2 mm² |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
20 % ... 85 % |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Contactron motor starter specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Contactron motor starter variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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2901540 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2901541 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2901545 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2901103 |
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 2901540 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above â the rated supply â 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 2901540
Phoenix Contact 2901540 â 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 2901540; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel â Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Tripping characteristic: 7 mm â Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Weight: 320.8 g â Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Terminal wire size: 0.2 mm² â Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
Available from stock with datasheet, certificates and a quotation on request.
Common questions about 2901540
Q.Which value is published under terminal wire size for catalog number 2901540?
For 2901540, terminal wire size is given as 0.2 mm². Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Before ordering 2901540, which enclosure rating entry should be checked?
The enclosure rating entry quoted above is IP20 (IEC 60529). Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Where can I find the certifications data for 2901540?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2901540 as CE, UL, cULus. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 2901540?
Send the full catalog number 2901540, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2901540.
Q.Can the 2901540 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2901540 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.