Phoenix Contact · Surge Protection
2908581 is a Phoenix Contact industrial component with Rated current Ie 1 A; 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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Rated current Ie1 A
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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 current Ie |
1 A |
| Input voltage range |
3x 184 V ... 288 V (320 V ... 500 V) |
| Power consumption |
3.5 VA (1 W) |
| Frequency |
45 Hz ... 65 Hz |
| Rated torque |
1.5 Nm |
| Rated speed |
10 Mbps ... 100 Mbps |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
459.7 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 |
80 % |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Surge Protection specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Surge Protection variants |
| Catalog number |
Rated current Ie |
Mounting |
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2908581 (this page) |
1 A |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2908576 |
1 A |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2908590 |
— |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2908307 |
— |
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 2908581 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 1 A 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 2908581
Phoenix Contact 2908581 — 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 2908581; confirm the installed unit's part number and revision so the replacement matches both electrically and mechanically.
- Input voltage range: 3x 184 V ... 288 V (320 V ... 500 V) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Power consumption: 3.5 VA (1 W) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Rated current Ie: 1 A — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Frequency: 45 Hz ... 65 Hz — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
Available from stock with datasheet, certificates and a quotation on request.
Common questions about 2908581
Q.Which value is published under weight for catalog number 2908581?
For 2908581, weight is given as 459.7 g. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Before ordering 2908581, which certifications entry should be checked?
The certifications entry quoted above is CE, UL, cULus. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Where can I find the input voltage range data for 2908581?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2908581 as 3x 184 V ... 288 V (320 V ... 500 V). Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Can the 2908581 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2908581 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 2908581?
Send the full catalog number 2908581, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2908581.