Phoenix Contact · Contactron motor starter
2905140 is a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker with Tripping characteristic B / C / D (IEC 60947-2); Number of poles 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 (IEC 60947-2); Breaking capacity Icu/Ics 6 kA / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2). It is used in distribution boards, motor protection circuits, panel feeders where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Tripping characteristicB / C / D (IEC 60947-2)
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Number of poles1 / 2 / 3 / 4 (IEC 60947-2)
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Breaking capacity Icu/Ics6 kA / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2)
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui |
440 V (IEC 60947-2) |
| Rated impulse withstand Uimp |
4 kV (IEC 60947-2) |
| Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
6 kA / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2) |
| Tripping characteristic |
B / C / D (IEC 60947-2) |
| Number of poles |
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 (IEC 60947-2) |
| Frequency |
≤ 2 Hz (Load-dependent) |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
308.08 g |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Terminal wire size |
0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm² |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+60 °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 |
Tripping characteristic |
Breaking capacity Icu/Ics |
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2905140 (this page) |
B / C / D (IEC 60947-2) |
6 kA / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2) |
| 2905139 |
B / C / D (IEC 60947-2) |
6 kA / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2) |
| 2905513 |
B / C / D (IEC 60947-2) |
6 kA / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2) |
| 2900017 |
8 mm |
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Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 2905140 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact circuit breaker 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 distribution boards, motor protection circuits, panel feeders, 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 2905140
Phoenix Contact 2905140 — 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 2905140; always cross-check the catalog number and hardware revision on the nameplate before placing an order.
- Rated impulse withstand Uimp: 4 kV (IEC 60947-2) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Breaking capacity Icu/Ics: 6 kA / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Terminal wire size: 0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm² — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Weight: 308.08 g — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about 2905140
Q.Before ordering 2905140, which breaking capacity Icu/Ics entry should be checked?
The breaking capacity Icu/Ics entry quoted above is 6 kA / 10 kA (IEC 60947-2). Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Where can I find the weight data for 2905140?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2905140 as 308.08 g. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.For 2905140, what does the specification table state about frequency?
The specification table lists frequency = ≤ 2 Hz (Load-dependent) for Phoenix Contact 2905140. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Can the 2905140 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2905140 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.What should I include in an enquiry for 2905140?
Send the full catalog number 2905140, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2905140.