Phoenix Contact · Connection Cable
2966786 is a Phoenix Contact connection cable with Rated current Ie up to 4 A; Enclosure rating IP67 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature -25...+80 °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 Ieup to 4 A
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Enclosure ratingIP67 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature-25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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MountingDIN rail / panel
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Rated current Ie |
up to 4 A |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
46.45 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Enclosure rating |
IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, cULus |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Connection Cable specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Connection Cable variants |
| Catalog number |
Rated current Ie |
Mounting |
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2966786 (this page) |
up to 4 A |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2966692 |
up to 4 A |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2966838 |
up to 4 A |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2967976 |
up to 4 A |
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 2966786 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact connection cable installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — the rated supply — and switches or conditions the load within the up to 4 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 2966786
Phoenix Contact 2966786 — 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 2966786; size the surrounding wiring and upstream protection to these published ratings rather than to a generic assumption.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Rated current Ie: up to 4 A — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Enclosure rating: IP67 (IEC 60529) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Operating temperature: -25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about 2966786
Q.For 2966786, what does the specification table state about weight?
The specification table lists weight = 46.45 g for Phoenix Contact 2966786. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Which value is published under mounting for catalog number 2966786?
For 2966786, mounting is given as DIN rail / panel. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Before ordering 2966786, which operating temperature entry should be checked?
The operating temperature entry quoted above is -25...+80 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2966786 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2966786 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 2966786 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2966786 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.