Phoenix Contact · Contactron motor starter
2901996 is a Phoenix Contact industrial component with Supply voltage 9.6 V DC ... 30 V DC (loop-powered, no external supply necessary); Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature 0...+55 °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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Supply voltage9.6 V DC ... 30 V DC (loop-powered, no external supply necessary)
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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
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui |
300 V rms |
| Tripping characteristic |
10 mm |
| Supply voltage |
9.6 V DC ... 30 V DC (loop-powered, no external supply necessary) |
| Input voltage range |
30 V |
| Power consumption |
600 mW |
| Frequency |
100 Hz |
| Rated torque |
0.5 Nm ... 0.6 Nm |
| I/O and communication |
| Response time |
~ 200 µA (-15°C ... +70°C) |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
123 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Terminal wire size |
0.2 mm² ... 1.5 mm² (with ferrule) |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
5 % ... 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 |
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2901996 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2901994 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2901995 |
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 2901996 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 9.6 V DC ... 30 V DC (loop-powered, no external supply necessary) — 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 2901996
Phoenix Contact 2901996 — 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 2901996; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
- Power consumption: 600 mW — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Rated insulation voltage Ui: 300 V rms — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Weight: 123 g — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Tripping characteristic: 10 mm — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
Datasheets and compliance documents are available on request; quote the full catalog number when enquiring.
Common questions about 2901996
Q.Where can I find the enclosure rating data for 2901996?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2901996 as IP20 (IEC 60529). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.For 2901996, what does the specification table state about frequency?
The specification table lists frequency = 100 Hz for Phoenix Contact 2901996. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Which value is published under supply voltage for catalog number 2901996?
For 2901996, supply voltage is given as 9.6 V DC ... 30 V DC (loop-powered, no external supply necessary). Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 2901996?
Send the full catalog number 2901996, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2901996.
Q.Can the 2901996 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2901996 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.