Phoenix Contact · Connection Cable
2901606 is a Phoenix Contact connection cable with Rated current Ie up to 4 A; Enclosure rating IP67 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature -25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). 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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Rated current Ieup to 4 A
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Enclosure ratingIP67 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature-25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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CertificationsCE, UL, cULus
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated current Ie |
up to 4 A |
| Tripping characteristic |
150 mm |
| I/O and communication |
| Flame detection |
IEC 60332-1-2 (raw cable) |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
89.2 g |
| Terminal wire size |
Round cable set |
| Enclosure rating |
IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Degree of protection |
≥ IP54 (Installation location) |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Connection Cable specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Connection Cable variants |
| Catalog number |
Rated current Ie |
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2901606 (this page) |
up to 4 A |
| 2901610 |
up to 4 A |
| 2901611 |
up to 4 A |
| 2900151 |
up to 4 A |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2901606 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact connection cable installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — the rated supply — and switches or conditions the load within the up to 4 A 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 standard panel or DIN-rail 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 2901606
Phoenix Contact 2901606 — 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 2901606; verify the catalog number against your bill of materials before requesting a quotation.
- Weight: 89.2 g — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Enclosure rating: IP67 (IEC 60529) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Operating temperature: -25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Terminal wire size: Round cable set — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about 2901606
Q.Which value is published under certifications for catalog number 2901606?
For 2901606, certifications is given as CE, UL, cULus. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Before ordering 2901606, which terminal wire size entry should be checked?
The terminal wire size entry quoted above is Round cable set. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Where can I find the flame detection data for 2901606?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2901606 as IEC 60332-1-2 (raw cable). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 2901606?
Send the full catalog number 2901606, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2901606.
Q.Can the 2901606 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2901606 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.