Phoenix Contact · Communication Module
2861506 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 |
235 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 |
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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2861506 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2861580 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2861593 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2861218 |
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 2861506 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 2861506
Phoenix Contact 2861506 — 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 2861506; always cross-check the catalog number and hardware revision on the nameplate before placing an order.
- Enclosure rating: IP20 (IEC 60529) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
- Certifications: CE, UL, cULus — Confirm the revision of the installed unit before a like-for-like replacement.
- Supply voltage: 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2) — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Weight: 235 g — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about 2861506
Q.Where can I find the supply voltage data for 2861506?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2861506 as 24 V DC (IEC 61131-2). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.For 2861506, what does the specification table state about mounting?
The specification table lists mounting = DIN rail / panel for Phoenix Contact 2861506. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Which value is published under certifications for catalog number 2861506?
For 2861506, certifications is given as CE, UL, cULus. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 2861506?
Send the full catalog number 2861506, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Phoenix Contact 2861506.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 2861506 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2861506 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.