Phoenix Contact 2809607 Terminal Block - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 2809607 is a feed-through terminal block connector with 3 positions, designed for wire gauges 10-26 AWG (0.2-4mm²). This component operates at 24V UL with a 30A current rating and features screw termination with integrated diode protection. The product is classified as obsolete, making identification of compatible substitute components essential for system maintenance and component sourcing.

Substiute Parts

2809607

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 8642809607 Datasheet

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2906831

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 7762906831 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The Phoenix Contact 2906831 is identified as a substitute component based on the following substitution criteria:

Manufacturer Alignment: Both components are manufactured by Phoenix Contact, ensuring design consistency and compatibility within the Phoenix Contact product ecosystem.

Voltage and Current Compatibility: The 2906831 operates at 30VAC/21VDC continuous operating voltage with a 50V protection level, which encompasses the 24V UL rating of the 2809607. This voltage envelope ensures functional compatibility in 24V DC applications.

Circuit Protection Integration: The 2906831 is a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) module with integrated diode protection, directly corresponding to the diode feature specified in the 2809607. This alignment maintains the protective function of the original component.

Mounting and Form Factor: The 2906831 is configured as a DIN Rail mounted module, providing a compatible form factor for industrial control and automation applications where the 2809607 was deployed.

Regulatory Compliance: Both components maintain RoHS compliance and carry equivalent regulatory approvals (cCSAus, CSA, UL), ensuring substitution does not compromise system certification requirements.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Obsolescence Resolution: The 2809607 is classified as obsolete. The 2906831 provides an active, currently manufactured alternative from the same manufacturer, ensuring long-term component availability and supply chain continuity.

Compliance Maintenance: Both components maintain equivalent regulatory compliance standards. The 2906831 carries ROHS3 compliance, representing an advancement over the RoHS compliance of the 2809607, ensuring compatibility with current environmental and safety standards.

Voltage and Protection Alignment: The 2906831's 21VDC continuous operating voltage and 50V protection level are suitable for 24V DC applications. The integrated transient voltage suppression provides enhanced circuit protection compared to the basic diode feature of the 2809607.

Certification Continuity: Both components carry UL certification and equivalent agency approvals, supporting system-level certification requirements without additional validation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 2906831 directly replace the 2809607 in existing installations?

A: The 2906831 is functionally compatible for 24V DC applications based on voltage rating alignment and integrated protection features. However, the mounting interface differs—the 2809607 uses screw termination while the 2906831 uses DIN Rail mounting. Installation method must be evaluated for your specific application.

Q: What is the primary reason for substitution?

A: The 2809607 is obsolete. The 2906831 is an active Phoenix Contact component with equivalent voltage ratings, protection features, and regulatory compliance, providing a viable path for component sourcing and system continuity.

Q: Are there compliance concerns with using the 2906831 as a substitute?

A: No. Both components maintain UL certification and equivalent regulatory approvals. The 2906831 carries ROHS3 compliance, which represents current environmental standards.

Q: How do the protection features compare?

A: The 2809607 includes a basic diode feature. The 2906831 provides transient voltage suppression with a 50V protection level, offering enhanced circuit protection for 24V DC systems.

Q: What are the inventory considerations?

A: The 2809607 has 831 pieces in stock (obsolete status). The 2906831 has 709 pieces in stock and is actively manufactured, providing better long-term availability assurance.

Q: Does the voltage rating of the 2906831 support 24V applications?

A: Yes. The 2906831 operates at 21VDC continuous operating voltage with a 50V protection level, which encompasses 24V DC application requirements.