Phoenix Contact · Safety Relay
2903253 is a Phoenix Contact industrial component with Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature -25...+60 °C (IEC 60068-2-1); Mounting 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715). 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 temperature-25...+60 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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Mounting35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715)
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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 |
10 mm |
| Frequency |
0.5 Hz |
| I/O and communication |
| Response time |
175 ms (monitored/manual start) |
| Safety integrity SIL/PL |
3 |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
280.84 g |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Terminal wire size |
100 Ω |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+60 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
| Humidity |
75 % (on average, 85% infrequently, non-condensing) |
| Degree of protection |
IP54 |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Safety 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 Safety Relay variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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2903253 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 2903257 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 2900509 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 2900510 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2903253 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 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) 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 2903253
Phoenix Contact 2903253 — 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 2903253; confirm the installed unit's part number and revision so the replacement matches both electrically and mechanically.
- Rated insulation voltage Ui: 690 V (IEC 60947-4-1) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Response time: 175 ms (monitored/manual start) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Safety integrity SIL/PL: 3 — 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 2903253
Q.Which value is published under humidity for catalog number 2903253?
For 2903253, humidity is given as 75 % (on average, 85% infrequently, non-condensing). Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Before ordering 2903253, which operating temperature entry should be checked?
The operating temperature entry quoted above is -25...+60 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Where can I find the degree of protection data for 2903253?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2903253 as IP54. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2903253 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2903253 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.
Q.Can the 2903253 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2903253 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.