Phoenix Contact 1680872 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 1680872 is a sensor/actuator box with LED designed for use with circular connectors in industrial sensing and actuation applications. This component features an 8-connector opening configuration with dust-tight and waterproof construction. The part is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives necessary for ongoing system maintenance and new design implementations.

Substiute Parts

1680872

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 10331680872 Datasheet

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1175445

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 7391175445 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the Phoenix Contact 1680872 is determined by the following critical parameters:

• Accessory Type: Must be an actuator box for sensor/actuator applications
• Environmental Protection: Must maintain dust-tight and waterproof ratings
• Material Compatibility: Polyamide or equivalent engineering polymers acceptable
• RoHS Compliance: Must meet RoHS requirements
• Moisture Sensitivity: MSL 1 rating required
• Application Compatibility: Designed for use with circular connectors

The Phoenix Contact 1175445 qualifies as a substitute based on matching accessory type, environmental protection features, RoHS compliance, and MSL rating. Functional differences exist in connector opening count (4 vs. 8) and material composition (PBT vs. Polyamide), which must be evaluated against specific application requirements.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Phoenix Contact 1175445 is an active product substitute for the obsolete 1680872. Both components maintain identical environmental protection ratings (dust-tight, waterproof) and RoHS compliance status, ensuring regulatory continuity in applications requiring these certifications.

The primary design difference is the reduction in connector opening count from 8 to 4. This reduction directly impacts the number of simultaneous sensor/actuator connections supported. Applications requiring all 8 connector openings cannot use the 1175445 without system reconfiguration.

Material composition differs between polyamide (1680872) and polybutylene terephthalate (1175445). Both materials provide equivalent environmental sealing performance and moisture resistance at MSL 1 rating. Material selection should be evaluated based on specific chemical exposure and temperature operating conditions of the target application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Phoenix Contact 1175445 directly replace the 1680872 in all applications?

A: Direct replacement is possible only in applications using 4 or fewer connector openings. Systems designed for 8 simultaneous connections require alternative solutions or system redesign.

Q: Are the environmental protection ratings identical between these parts?

A: Yes. Both the 1680872 and 1175445 provide dust-tight and waterproof protection suitable for industrial sensor/actuator applications.

Q: What is the material difference, and does it affect performance?

A: The 1680872 uses polyamide while the 1175445 uses polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Both materials achieve MSL 1 moisture sensitivity rating and RoHS compliance. Material selection should be based on specific chemical and thermal requirements of the application environment.

Q: Is the 1175445 available in the same packaging as the 1680872?

A: The 1175445 is supplied in bulk packaging. Original packaging specifications for the 1680872 are not provided in the technical data.

Q: Why is the 1680872 classified as obsolete?

A: Product status reflects manufacturer discontinuation. The active 1175445 represents the current Phoenix Contact offering in this actuator box category.