Phoenix Contact 1680937 Sensor Actuator Box - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 1680937 is a sensor actuator box designed for M12 circular connector applications with 8 connector openings and 5-position configuration. This component belongs to the PLUSCON series and provides dust-tight, waterproof enclosure functionality for sensor and transducer applications. The part is currently listed as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing system maintenance and new design implementations.

Substiute Parts

1680937

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 7781680937 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

1452550

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 10271452550 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

1517071

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 7451517071 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the Phoenix Contact 1680937 is determined by the following critical parameters:

Primary Compatibility Criteria:

• Accessory Type: Actuator Box
• Shell Size - Insert: M12
• Connector Openings: 8
• Features: Dust Tight, Waterproof
• For Use With/Related Products: Circular Connectors
• RoHS Compliance: Required
• MSL Rating: 1 (Unlimited)

Material Variation Allowance: The original part uses Polyamide material. Substitute parts may use Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), which maintains equivalent mechanical and environmental protection properties while offering enhanced chemical resistance and dimensional stability.

Series and Color Considerations: While the original part belongs to the PLUSCON series with green coloring, active substitutes may differ in series designation and color specification. These variations do not affect functional compatibility when all other parameters remain aligned.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Substitute: Phoenix Contact 1517071

Part 1517071 is the preferred substitute for the obsolete 1680937. Both parts maintain identical PLUSCON series designation, green coloring, and M12 shell size specifications. The transition from Polyamide to PBT material in 1517071 provides equivalent environmental protection with enhanced durability. Part 1517071 carries active product status with confirmed inventory availability (702 pcs), ensuring supply chain continuity.

Secondary Substitute: Phoenix Contact 1452550

Part 1452550 provides functional equivalence across all critical parameters: M12 shell size, 8 connector openings, dust-tight and waterproof features, and RoHS compliance. The primary distinction is color specification (black versus green) and series designation absence. This part is suitable for applications where color coding is not a system requirement. Part 1452550 maintains active status with higher inventory availability (917 pcs).

Both substitutes satisfy all mandatory electrical and mechanical compatibility requirements for M12 circular connector actuator box applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can Phoenix Contact 1517071 directly replace the obsolete 1680937?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical shell size (M12), connector opening count (8), environmental protection features (dust tight, waterproof), series designation (PLUSCON), and color (green). The material change from Polyamide to PBT does not affect functional compatibility.

Q: What is the difference between 1517071 and 1452550?

A: Both parts meet the core functional requirements for M12 actuator box applications. The primary differences are: 1517071 maintains PLUSCON series and green color matching the original part; 1452550 uses black color and does not specify a series designation. Material composition is identical (PBT) in both substitutes.

Q: Does the material change from Polyamide to PBT affect compatibility?

A: No. Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) maintains equivalent mechanical strength and environmental protection properties required for dust-tight, waterproof M12 connector applications. PBT offers enhanced chemical resistance and dimensional stability compared to Polyamide.

Q: Are both substitutes RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. Both 1517071 and 1452550 are RoHS compliant with MSL rating 1 (Unlimited), matching the compliance profile of the original 1680937.

Q: Which substitute should be selected for color-coded system requirements?

A: Phoenix Contact 1517071 maintains the green color specification of the original part and is the appropriate selection for applications requiring color-coded component identification.

Q: What is the inventory status of these substitutes?

A: Both substitutes are in active production with confirmed stock: 1517071 (702 pcs available) and 1452550 (917 pcs available).