Phoenix Contact · Contactron motor starter
2901646 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 speed |
10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
53.8 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
25 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) |
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 |
|
2901646 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2901642 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2901643 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2901645 |
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 2901646 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 2901646
Phoenix Contact 2901646 — 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 2901646; confirm the installed unit's part number and revision so the replacement matches both electrically and mechanically.
- Enclosure rating: IP20 (IEC 60529) — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Humidity: 25 % ... 95 % (non-condensing) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Weight: 53.8 g — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Rated speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps — 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 2901646
Q.Before ordering 2901646, which weight entry should be checked?
The weight entry quoted above is 53.8 g. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Where can I find the humidity data for 2901646?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2901646 as 25 % ... 95 % (non-condensing). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.For 2901646, what does the specification table state about certifications?
The specification table lists certifications = CE, UL, cULus for Phoenix Contact 2901646. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Can the 2901646 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2901646 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 2901646 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2901646 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.