Phoenix Contact 2966524 General Purpose Relay SPDT 6A 120V - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 2966524 is a general purpose relay with Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) contact configuration, rated for 6A at 120VAC/DC coil voltage. This relay is designed for DIN rail mounting and includes a lighted indicator with socket. The 2966524 is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent parts essential for ongoing system maintenance and new installations where this model is specified.

Substiute Parts

2966524

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 11852966524 Datasheet

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2900304

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 16702900304 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the obsolete Phoenix Contact 2966524 is based on electrical and mechanical compatibility across the following critical parameters:

• Coil voltage specification: 120VAC/DC
• Contact configuration: SPDT (1 Form C)
• Contact current rating: 6 A
• Switching voltage capability: 250VAC, 250VDC maximum
• Coil current draw: 4.6 mA
• Mounting interface: DIN rail
• Termination method: Spring terminal
• Contact material composition: Silver Tin Oxide (AgSnO)
• Coil type: Non-latching operation
• Included features: Lighted indicator with socket

The Phoenix Contact 2900304 meets all specified electrical and mechanical parameters, with the distinction of active product status and extended operating temperature range.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Phoenix Contact 2900304 is the direct active equivalent for the obsolete 2966524. Both relays maintain identical electrical specifications and mechanical interfaces. The 2900304 offers enhanced compliance status with ROHS3 certification and REACH affected designation, along with an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 60°C compared to the original -25°C to 55°C specification. The 2900304 is currently in active production with confirmed inventory availability, making it the appropriate selection for replacement applications and new designs requiring this relay specification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Phoenix Contact 2900304 directly replace the 2966524 in existing installations?

A: Yes. Both relays share identical coil voltage (120VAC/DC), contact configuration (SPDT), current rating (6A), switching voltage (250VAC/250VDC), coil current (4.6 mA), operating time (6 ms), release time (15 ms), termination style (spring terminal), and contact material (Silver Tin Oxide). DIN rail mounting and socket inclusion are identical. The 2900304 operates across a wider temperature range (-40°C to 60°C versus -25°C to 55°C).

Q: What is the significance of the product status change from Obsolete to Active?

A: The 2966524 is no longer manufactured. The 2900304 is in active production with current inventory support, ensuring long-term availability for maintenance and new installations.

Q: Are there compliance differences between these two relays?

A: The 2900304 carries ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Affected designations, representing current regulatory compliance standards. The 2966524 carries RoHS Compliant status. Both meet environmental and safety requirements for their respective production periods.

Q: Does packaging differ between these parts?

A: The 2966524 is listed with dash packaging notation, while the 2900304 is supplied in bulk packaging. This reflects current distribution practices and does not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility.

Q: Are the series designations (PLC-RSP versus PLC-RPT) significant for substitution?

A: Series designations reflect product line evolution within Phoenix Contact's relay portfolio. The functional and electrical equivalence across all critical parameters determines substitution validity, not series nomenclature.