Phoenix Contact · Safety Relay
2981020 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 |
7 mm |
| Input voltage range |
20.4 V ... 26.4 V |
| Frequency |
max. 0.5 Hz |
| Rated torque |
0.5 Nm ... 0.6 Nm |
| I/O and communication |
| Response time |
typ. 60 ms (For U s manual, monitored start) |
| Safety integrity SIL/PL |
3 |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
177 g |
| Mounting |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| Terminal wire size |
50 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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2981020 (this page) |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 2981017 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 2981062 |
35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) |
| 2981130 |
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 2981020 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 2981020
Phoenix Contact 2981020 — 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 2981020; always cross-check the catalog number and hardware revision on the nameplate before placing an order.
- Rated torque: 0.5 Nm ... 0.6 Nm — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Operating temperature: -25...+60 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Tripping characteristic: 7 mm — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
Available from stock with datasheet, certificates and a quotation on request.
Common questions about 2981020
Q.For 2981020, what does the specification table state about mounting?
The specification table lists mounting = 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715) for Phoenix Contact 2981020. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Which value is published under certifications for catalog number 2981020?
For 2981020, certifications is given as CE, UL, cULus. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Before ordering 2981020, which rated insulation voltage Ui entry should be checked?
The rated insulation voltage Ui entry quoted above is 690 V (IEC 60947-4-1). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2981020 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2981020 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 2981020 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2981020 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.