Phoenix Contact · Communication Module
2861218 is a Phoenix Contact industrial component with Supply voltage 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2); 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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Supply voltage24 V DC (IEC 61131-2)
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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 |
| Supply voltage |
24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
220 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 |
| Degree of protection |
IP20, including Inline connector and labeling field |
Values follow the Phoenix Contact Communication Module specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Phoenix Contact Communication Module variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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2861218 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2861506 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2861580 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2861593 |
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 2861218 is the device-level element in a Phoenix Contact industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — 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 2861218
Phoenix Contact 2861218 — 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 2861218; always cross-check the catalog number and hardware revision on the nameplate before placing an order.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Degree of protection: IP20, including Inline connector and labeling field — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Supply voltage: 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
For a discontinued unit, match function and electrical ratings rather than the label alone.
Common questions about 2861218
Q.For 2861218, what does the specification table state about operating temperature?
The specification table lists operating temperature = 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) for Phoenix Contact 2861218. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Which value is published under weight for catalog number 2861218?
For 2861218, weight is given as 220 g. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Before ordering 2861218, which certifications entry should be checked?
The certifications entry quoted above is CE, UL, cULus. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 2861218?
Send the full catalog number 2861218, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2861218.
Q.Can the 2861218 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2861218 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.