Phoenix Contact 3059207 Terminal Block - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Phoenix Contact 3059207 is a 12-position NEMA open construction terminal block with 9.0mm terminal width, designed for screw termination. 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 IEC ratings of 32 A and 800 V, with UL ratings of 30 A and 600 V, accommodating wire gauges from 10-26 AWG (0.1-6mm²).

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	3059207
Manufacturer	Phoenix Contact
Category	Terminal Blocks
Series	CLIPLINE RSC
Type	NEMA Open Construction
Number of Positions	12
Number of Levels	1
Terminal Width	9.0mm
Termination Style	Screw
Current - IEC	32 A
Voltage - IEC	800 V
Current - UL	30 A
Voltage - UL	600 V
Wire Gauge - AWG	10-26 AWG
Wire Gauge - mm²	0.1-6mm²
Housing Color	Gray
Material - Insulation	Polyamide (PA), Nylon
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant
Product Status	Obsolete

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The Phoenix Contact 3059252 qualifies as a substitute for the 3059207 based on the following critical parameters:

Matching Parameters:

12-position configuration
NEMA open construction type
Gray housing color
Identical physical dimensions (Length: 2.098" / 53.30mm; Height: 1.457" / 37.00mm)
Polyamide (PA) nylon insulation with UL94 V-0 flammability rating
Identical voltage ratings (IEC: 800 V; UL: 600 V)
RoHS compliance and MSL 1 rating

Differing Parameters:

Termination style: 3059252 uses bolt and nut termination versus screw termination on 3059207
Current capacity: 3059252 provides higher ratings (IEC: 57 A; UL: 45 A) compared to 3059207 (IEC: 32 A; UL: 30 A)
Wire gauge range: 3059252 accommodates 8-26 AWG (0.1-10mm²) versus 10-26 AWG (0.1-6mm²) on 3059207
Mounting type: 3059252 uses direct mount versus DIN rail mounting on 3059207
Series: 3059252 belongs to CLIPLINE RBO series versus CLIPLINE RSC on 3059207
Product status: 3059252 is active versus obsolete status of 3059207

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	3059207 (Main Part)	3059252 (Substitute)
Manufacturer	Phoenix Contact	Phoenix Contact
Number of Positions	12	12
Type	NEMA Open Construction	NEMA Open Construction
Number of Levels	1	1
Termination Style	Screw	Bolt and Nut
Current - IEC	32 A	57 A
Voltage - IEC	800 V	800 V
Current - UL	30 A	45 A
Voltage - UL	600 V	600 V
Wire Gauge - AWG	10-26 AWG	8-26 AWG
Wire Gauge - mm²	0.1-6mm²	0.1-10mm²
Housing Color	Gray	Gray
Length	2.098" (53.30mm)	2.098" (53.30mm)
Height (Max)	1.457" (37.00mm)	1.457" (37.00mm)
Material - Insulation	Polyamide (PA), Nylon	Polyamide (PA), Nylon
Material Flammability Rating	UL94 V-0	UL94 V-0
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	RoHS Compliant
Product Status	Obsolete	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The 3059252 is the designated substitute for the obsolete 3059207. Both components maintain identical voltage specifications (800 V IEC / 600 V UL) and physical envelope dimensions, ensuring compatibility in applications where the 3059207 was originally specified.

The 3059252 provides enhanced current capacity (57 A IEC / 45 A UL versus 32 A IEC / 30 A UL) and extended wire gauge accommodation (8-26 AWG versus 10-26 AWG), offering greater design flexibility for new implementations. The shift from screw termination to bolt and nut termination and from DIN rail to direct mount represents a functional change requiring mechanical integration review.

Both parts maintain identical material specifications (Polyamide nylon with UL94 V-0 rating) and RoHS compliance, satisfying regulatory requirements for equivalent substitution. The active product status of the 3059252 ensures long-term availability and supply chain continuity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the 3059252 directly replace the 3059207 in existing installations?

A: Functional substitution is possible based on matching voltage ratings, position count, and physical dimensions. However, the termination method change from screw to bolt and nut, and mounting method change from DIN rail to direct mount, require mechanical integration verification before implementation.

Q: Are the voltage and current ratings compatible between these parts?

A: The voltage ratings are identical (800 V IEC / 600 V UL). The 3059252 provides higher current capacity (57 A IEC / 45 A UL) compared to the 3059207 (32 A IEC / 30 A UL), making it suitable for applications within the original part's current specifications.

Q: What is the significance of the wire gauge range difference?

A: The 3059252 accommodates wire gauges from 8-26 AWG (0.1-10mm²) versus 10-26 AWG (0.1-6mm²) on the 3059207. This extended range on the substitute part provides compatibility with larger conductor sizes, though applications using the original 10-26 AWG range remain fully supported.

Q: How do the termination style differences affect selection?

A: The 3059207 uses screw termination while the 3059252 uses bolt and nut termination. This represents a different connection methodology requiring different installation procedures and tooling. System design must accommodate the specific termination approach of the selected component.

Q: What is the impact of the mounting type change?

A: The 3059207 mounts on DIN rail while the 3059252 uses direct mount configuration. This requires different mechanical installation approaches and panel integration methods. The physical dimensions remain identical, but mounting hardware and installation procedures differ.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, both the 3059207 and 3059252 are RoHS compliant with identical material specifications and UL94 V-0 flammability ratings, meeting regulatory requirements for equivalent substitution.

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