Phoenix Contact 2980461 General Purpose Relay DPDT 24VDC Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 2980461 is a general purpose relay with DPDT (2 Form C) contact configuration, rated for 6A at 24VDC coil voltage. This relay is designed for DIN rail mounting with screw terminal connections and includes a lighted indicator and socket. The part is currently obsolete, making identification of suitable substitute components essential for system maintenance and new designs requiring equivalent functionality.

Substiute Parts

2980461

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 8892980461 Datasheet

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2909509

Phoenix ContactIn Stock: 8642909509 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the Phoenix Contact 2980461 is determined by the following critical parameters:

• Coil Voltage: 24VDC (mandatory match)
• Contact Form: DPDT (2 Form C) (mandatory match)
• Contact Rating: 6 A minimum (mandatory match)
• Switching Voltage: 250VAC, 250VDC maximum (mandatory match)
• Mounting Type: DIN Rail (mandatory match)
• Termination Style: Screw Terminal (mandatory match)
• Contact Material: Silver Nickel (AgNi) (mandatory match)

The Phoenix Contact 2909509 meets all critical substitution criteria. Both relays share identical contact configuration, current rating, switching voltage, mounting method, and termination style. Both are manufactured by Phoenix Contact within the PLC-RSC series and utilize silver nickel contact material.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Phoenix Contact 2909509 is the direct substitute for the obsolete 2980461. Both relays are manufactured by Phoenix Contact and share identical electrical and mechanical specifications for all critical parameters: coil voltage, contact configuration, current rating, switching voltage, mounting type, and termination style.

The 2909509 holds active product status, ensuring continued availability and supply chain reliability. The substitute meets current RoHS3 compliance requirements, whereas the original part meets RoHS compliance. Both relays are manufactured to the same contact material specification (Silver Nickel) and include identical features (lighted indicator and socket).

The coil current difference (10 mA versus 18 mA) and the operating temperature range difference (-40°C ~ 70°C versus -40°C ~ 60°C) are secondary parameters that do not affect substitution eligibility for standard general purpose relay applications. The 2909509 is suitable for direct replacement in existing installations and new designs requiring equivalent DPDT 24VDC relay functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Phoenix Contact 2909509 directly replace the 2980461 in existing installations?

A: Yes. Both relays meet identical specifications for coil voltage (24VDC), contact form (DPDT), current rating (6A), switching voltage (250VAC/250VDC), mounting type (DIN Rail), and termination style (Screw Terminal). The 2909509 is the active equivalent of the obsolete 2980461.

Q: What is the difference in coil current between these two relays?

A: The 2980461 operates at 10 mA coil current, while the 2909509 operates at 18 mA coil current. This difference does not affect substitution eligibility for general purpose relay applications but may impact power supply design in systems with strict current budget constraints.

Q: Are there differences in operating temperature ranges?

A: The 2980461 operates from -40°C to 70°C, while the 2909509 operates from -40°C to 60°C. For applications requiring operation above 60°C, the original part specification must be maintained. For standard industrial applications within -40°C to 60°C, the 2909509 is suitable.

Q: What compliance certifications apply to the substitute part?

A: The 2909509 meets ROHS3 compliance and is REACH affected. The original 2980461 meets RoHS compliance. Both relays are suitable for applications requiring environmental compliance within their respective certification standards.

Q: Are the socket and lighted indicator features identical?

A: Yes. Both the 2980461 and 2909509 include a lighted indicator and socket as standard features, ensuring compatibility with existing mounting and control panel designs.