Phoenix Contact 1698136 Sensor Actuator Box - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 1698136 is a sensor actuator box designed for use with circular connectors in industrial automation and sensing applications. This component features an 8-connector opening configuration with dust-tight and waterproof protection, constructed from polyamide material with M12 shell size compatibility.

The 1698136 carries an obsolete product status. Identifying equivalent and substitute parts is necessary to maintain system functionality, ensure supply chain continuity, and support ongoing maintenance and replacement requirements in deployed applications.

Substiute Parts

1698136

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 9981698136 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

1516739

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 11261516739 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

1452877

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 9491452877 Datasheet

SimilarRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the Phoenix Contact 1698136 is determined by the following critical parameters:

• Shell Size Compatibility: M12 connector interface (required for mechanical fit)
• Protection Rating: Dust-tight and waterproof sealing (required for environmental protection)
• Material Composition: Polyamide or equivalent engineering polymers (determines durability and chemical resistance)
• RoHS Compliance: All substitutes must maintain RoHS compliance status
• Connector Opening Configuration: The 8-opening design of the main part establishes the baseline; substitutes with 4-opening configurations represent reduced-capacity alternatives suitable for applications requiring fewer connection points

The identified substitutes maintain M12 compatibility, dust-tight and waterproof protection, and RoHS compliance. However, they differ in connector opening count and material composition, which affects their application scope.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For Direct Replacement (Same Connector Opening Count):

No direct equivalent with 8-connector opening configuration is available among the identified substitutes. Both alternatives feature 4-connector opening designs, which limits their applicability to systems requiring fewer connection points.

For Reduced-Capacity Applications:

Phoenix Contact 1516739 is the preferred active substitute when application requirements permit reduction from 8 to 4 connector openings. This part maintains M12 shell size compatibility, dust-tight and waterproof protection, and RoHS compliance. The material change from polyamide to polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) provides equivalent environmental protection with active product status and established supply availability.

Phoenix Contact 1452877 provides an alternative 4-opening configuration with identical protection and compliance characteristics. The black color variant may be selected based on system identification or environmental visibility requirements. Material composition remains PBT with equivalent performance to the 1516739.

Compliance Considerations:

All identified substitutes maintain RoHS compliance and MSL 1 (Unlimited) moisture sensitivity ratings, ensuring regulatory and reliability parity with the obsolete main part.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 1516739 or 1452877 directly replace the 1698136 in existing installations?

A: Both substitutes maintain M12 shell size compatibility and identical protection ratings (dust-tight, waterproof). However, they feature 4-connector openings versus the original 8-opening design. Direct replacement is possible only if the application uses 4 or fewer connector positions. Systems utilizing all 8 openings require architectural modification or alternative sourcing.

Q: What is the material difference between the main part and substitutes?

A: The 1698136 uses polyamide construction, while both 1516739 and 1452877 use polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Both materials provide equivalent dust-tight and waterproof protection with RoHS compliance. PBT offers comparable chemical resistance and durability for industrial sensor and actuator applications.

Q: Are there differences in environmental protection between these parts?

A: All three parts provide identical dust-tight and waterproof protection features with M12 shell size compatibility. Environmental sealing performance is equivalent across all variants.

Q: What is the significance of the color difference between 1516739 and 1452877?

A: The 1516739 is green and the 1452877 is black. Color selection is typically driven by system identification schemes, environmental visibility requirements, or customer specifications. Both colors provide no functional difference in protection or performance.

Q: Why is the 1698136 listed as obsolete?

A: Obsolete status indicates the part is no longer manufactured by Phoenix Contact. The 1516739 and 1452877 are active products with current manufacturing and supply support, making them suitable for new designs and ongoing system maintenance.

Q: Are both substitutes equally available?

A: Both 1516739 and 1452877 carry active product status with documented inventory availability. Selection between them should be based on connector opening requirements, color specification, and application-specific needs rather than availability constraints.