Phoenix Contact · Communication Module
2861580 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 |
214 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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2861580 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 2861506 |
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 2861580 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 2861580
Phoenix Contact 2861580 — 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 2861580; verify the catalog number against your bill of materials before requesting a quotation.
- Weight: 214 g — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Operating temperature: 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — 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.
Available from stock with datasheet, certificates and a quotation on request.
Common questions about 2861580
Q.Which value is published under mounting for catalog number 2861580?
For 2861580, mounting is given as DIN rail / panel. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Before ordering 2861580, which operating temperature entry should be checked?
The operating temperature entry quoted above is 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Where can I find the weight data for 2861580?
It is listed in the specification table for Phoenix Contact 2861580 as 214 g. Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.Can the 2861580 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number 2861580 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.How do I confirm compatibility of 2861580 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 2861580 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.