Phoenix Contact · Contactron motor starter
2904496 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
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
403.6 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 |
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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2904496 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2904490 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2904492 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2904468 |
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 2904496 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 2904496
Phoenix Contact 2904496 — 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 2904496; verify the catalog number against your bill of materials before requesting a quotation.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Operating temperature: 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Weight: 403.6 g — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about 2904496
Q.For 2904496, what does the specification table state about mounting?
The specification table lists mounting = DIN rail / panel for Phoenix Contact 2904496. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Which value is published under weight for catalog number 2904496?
For 2904496, weight is given as 403.6 g. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Before ordering 2904496, which operating temperature entry should be checked?
The operating temperature entry quoted above is 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 2904496?
Send the full catalog number 2904496, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2904496.
Q.Can the 2904496 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2904496 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.