Phoenix Contact 1702280 Terminal Block Header - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 1702280 is a 5-position terminal block header with male pins in green, designed for front panel wire connection to PCB pins in straight configuration. This component is classified as obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute parts essential for ongoing system maintenance and new design implementations. The part operates at 600V UL voltage rating with 5A current capacity and features threaded mating lock and shield connection feedthrough capabilities.

Substiute Parts

1702280

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 10731702280 Datasheet

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1701566

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 11301701566 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the Phoenix Contact 1702280 is determined by the following critical parameters:

Mandatory Matching Parameters:

• Manufacturer: Phoenix Contact
• Category: Terminal Blocks
• Pitch: 0.400" (10.16mm)
• Panel Mount Type: 2 Piece, Snap Lock - Front Flange
• Voltage - UL: 600 V
• Color: Green
• Front Panel Wire Connection: Header, Male Pins
• RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant

Allowable Variations:

• Positions Per Level: May differ based on application requirements
• Current - UL: May be higher (backward compatible)
• Rear Panel Wire Connection: May differ (straight vs. right angle)
• Series designation: May differ within COMBICON family
• Product Status: Active status preferred for new applications

The substitute part 1701566 shares the core electrical and mechanical specifications while offering enhanced current capacity and alternative rear connection configuration.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Phoenix Contact 1701566 serves as a direct substitute for the obsolete 1702280 based on electrical and mechanical compatibility. Both components maintain identical voltage ratings (600V UL), pitch spacing (0.400"), panel mount configuration, and physical width. The 1701566 provides superior current capacity (66A versus 5A), ensuring enhanced performance margins in applications requiring higher current throughput.

The primary design consideration is the rear panel connection type: the 1702280 uses straight PCB pins while the 1701566 employs right-angle PCB pins. This difference requires verification of available PCB layout space and connector orientation requirements in the target application.

The 1701566 holds active product status with current manufacturing support, providing supply chain continuity and long-term availability advantages over the obsolete 1702280. Both components maintain RoHS compliance certification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 1701566 directly replace the 1702280 in existing designs?

A: Electrical and mechanical compatibility is confirmed for the core terminal block function. The primary consideration is the rear panel connection type: the 1701566 features right-angle PCB pins versus the straight pins on the 1702280. PCB layout verification is required to confirm physical fit.

Q: What is the significance of the position count difference (5 vs. 6)?

A: The 1701566 provides one additional position per level. Applications requiring exactly 5 positions must either use only 5 of the 6 available positions or evaluate alternative designs. The identical pitch and width accommodate this variation.

Q: Does the higher current rating of the 1701566 affect compatibility?

A: The 66A current capacity of the 1701566 is backward compatible with applications designed for the 5A rating of the 1702280. Higher current capacity does not create incompatibility; it provides additional performance margin.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, both the 1702280 and 1701566 maintain RoHS compliance certification, meeting environmental and regulatory requirements.

Q: Why is the 1702280 listed as obsolete?

A: Obsolete status indicates the part is no longer in active production. The 1701566 represents the current Phoenix Contact offering within the COMBICON terminal block family for this application category.