# Relay Socket, DIN Rail, Push In, 12 A, 250 V, RIFLINE complete Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/2900938/relay-socket-din-rail-push-in-12-a-250-v-rifline
**SKU**: 2900938
**Manufacturer**: PHOENIX CONTACT
**Category**: Switches & Relays || Relays || Relay Accessories || Relay Sockets
**Price**: €6.2400
**Stock**: 10+

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |
| No. Of Pins | - |
| Product Range | RIFLINE complete Series |
| Current Rating | 12A |
| Voltage Rating | 250V |
| Socket Mounting | DIN Rail |
| Socket Terminals | Push In |

## Datasheet

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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

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RIF-3... relay base, for octal relay with 3 PDTs, push-in connection, plug-in option for input/suppressor modules, for mounting on NS 35/7,5 

## Key commercial data 

|Packing unit|1 pc|
|---|---|
|Weight per Piece (excluding packing)|78.0 GRM|
|Custom tariff number|85366990|
|Country of origin|China|



## Technical data 

## Dimensions 

|Width|40 mm|
|---|---|
|Height|103 mm|
|Depth with retaining bracket|90 mm|



Ambient conditions 

|Ambient temperature (operation)<br>Ambient temperature (storage/transport)<br>Connection data<br>~~ee~~|-40 °C ... 85 °C (Depends on application/assembly)<br>-40 °C ... 85 °C<br>~~ee~~|
|---|---|
|Conductor cross section solid min.|0.14 mm²|
|Conductor cross section solid max.|1.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section stranded min.|0.14 mm²|
|Conductor cross section stranded max.|1.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section stranded, with ferrule with plastic sleeve min.|0.14 mm²|
|Conductor cross section stranded, with ferrule with plastic sleeve max.|1.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section stranded, with ferrule without plastic sleeve min.|0.14 mm²|



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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

## Technical data 

|Connection data|
|---|
|Conductor cross section stranded, with ferrule without plastic sleeve max.<br>1.5 mm²<br>Conductor cross section AWG/kcmil min.<br>26<br>Conductor cross section AWG/kcmil max<br>16<br>Connection method<br>Push-in connection<br>Stripping length<br>8 mm<br>~~SSS~~|
|General|
|Nominal voltage UN<br>250 V AC/DC<br>Nominal current IN<br>max. 12 A (Depends on application/assembly)<br>Color<br>gray<br>~~SSS~~|
|Classifications|
|eCl@ss<br>eCl@ss 4.0<br>27371102<br>eCl@ss 4.1<br>27371102<br>eCl@ss 5.0<br>27371603<br>eCl@ss 5.1<br>27371603<br>eCl@ss 6.0<br>27371603<br>eCl@ss 7.0<br>27371603<br>eCl@ss 8.0<br>27371603<br>~~=~~|
|ETIM<br>ETIM 3.0<br>EC001456<br>ETIM 4.0<br>EC001456<br>ETIM 5.0<br>EC001456<br>~~——=~~|
|UNSPSC<br>UNSPSC 6.01<br>30211917<br>UNSPSC 7.0901<br>39121516<br>UNSPSC 11<br>39121516<br>UNSPSC 12.01<br>39121516<br>UNSPSC 13.2<br>39121516<br>~~SSS~~|
|Approvals|
|Approvals|



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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

## Approvals 

Approvals 

UL Recognized / CSA 

Ex Approvals 

Approvals submitted 

## Approval details 

UL Recognized 

CSA 

## Accessories 

## Accessories 

## End block 

End clamp - CLIPFIX 35 - 3022218 

Quick mounting end clamp for NS 35/7,5 DIN rail or NS 35/15 DIN rail, with marking option, width: 9.5 mm, color: gray 

## Insulating sleeve 

Insulating sleeve - MPS-IH WH - 0201663 

Insulating sleeve, Color: white 

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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

## Accessories 

Insulating sleeve - MPS-IH RD - 0201676 

Insulating sleeve, Color: red 

Insulating sleeve - MPS-IH BU - 0201689 

Insulating sleeve, Color: blue 

Insulating sleeve - MPS-IH YE - 0201692 

Insulating sleeve, Color: yellow 

Insulating sleeve - MPS-IH GN - 0201702 

Insulating sleeve, Color: green 

Insulating sleeve - MPS-IH GY - 0201728 

Insulating sleeve, Color: gray 

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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

## Accessories 

Insulating sleeve - MPS-IH BK - 0201731 

Insulating sleeve, Color: black 

## Jumper 

Plug-in bridge - FBS 2-6 - 3030336 

Plug-in bridge, Number of positions: 2, Color: red 

Plug-in bridge - FBS 2-6 BU - 3036932 

Plug-in bridge, Number of positions: 2, Color: blue 

Plug-in bridge - FBS 2-6 GY - 3032237 

Plug-in bridge, Number of positions: 2, Color: gray 

Plug-in bridge - FBS 5-6 - 3030349 

Plug-in bridge, Number of positions: 5, Color: red 

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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

## Accessories 

Plug-in bridge - FBS 10-6 - 3030271 

Plug-in bridge, Number of positions: 10, Color: red 

Plug-in bridge - FBS 20-6 - 3030365 

Plug-in bridge, Number of positions: 20, Color: red 

Plug-in bridge - FBS 50-6 - 3032224 

Plug-in bridge, Number of positions: 50, Color: red 

## Plug-in module 

Plug-in module - RIF-LDP-12-24 DC - 2900939 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with freewheeling diode and yellow LED, polarity: A1+, A2-, input voltage: 12 - 24 V DC ±20% 

## Plug-in module - RIF-LDP-48-60 DC - 2900940 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with freewheeling diode and yellow LED, polarity: A1+, A2-, input voltage: 48 - 60 V DC ±20% 

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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

## Accessories 

Plug-in module - RIF-LDP-110 DC - 2900941 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with freewheeling diode and yellow LED, polarity: A1+, A2-, input voltage: 110 V DC ±20% 

Plug-in module - RIF-LV-12-24 UC - 2900942 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with varistor and yellow LED, input voltage: 12 - 24 V AC/DC ±20% 

Plug-in module - RIF-LV-48-60 UC - 2900943 

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Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with varistor and yellow LED, input voltage: 48 - 60 V AC/DC ±20% 

Plug-in module - RIF-LV-120-230 AC/110 DC - 2900944 

~~|~~ 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with varistor and yellow LED, input voltage: 120 - 230 V AC/110 V DC ±20% 

Plug-in module - RIF-V-12-24 UC - 2900945 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with varistor, input voltage: 12 - 24 V AC/DC ±20% 

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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

## Accessories 

Plug-in module - RIF-V-48-60 UC - 2900947 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with varistor, input voltage: 48 - 60 V AC/DC ±20% 

Plug-in module - RIF-V-120-230 UC - 2900948 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with varistor, input voltage: 120 - 230 V AC/DC ±20% 

Plug-in module - RIF-RC-12-24 UC - 2900949 

~~|~~ 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with RC element, input voltage: 12 - 24 V AC/DC ±20% 

Plug-in module - RIF-RC-48-60 UC - 2900950 

~~|~~ 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with RC element, input voltage: 48 - 60 V AC/DC ±20% 

Plug-in module - RIF-RC-120-230 UC - 2900951 

Plug-in module, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, with RC element, input voltage: 120 - 230 V AC/DC ±20% 

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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

## Accessories 

Timer module - RIF-T3-24UC - 2902647 

Plug-in module for extending a relay module to create a timer relay, 3 time functions, 4 time ranges, for mounting on RIF-1, RIF-2, RIF-3, and RIF-4, input voltage: 24 V DC 

## Retaining bracket 

Retaining bracket - RIF-RH-3 - 2900955 

Relay retaining bracket, with holder for marking material, suitable for RIF-3 relay base, for octal relay 

## Single relay 

Single relay - REL-OR3/LDP-24DC/3X21 - 2903693 

Plug-in octal relays with power contacts, 3 PDTs, test button, freewheeling diode, mechanical switch position indicator, polarity: A1+, A2-, coil voltage: 24 V DC 

## Single relay - REL-OR3/L- 24AC/3X21 - 2903694 

Pluggable octal relay with power contacts, 3 PDT, test button, mechanical switching position indication, coil voltage 24 V AC 

Single relay - REL-OR3/L-120AC/3X21 - 2903695 

Pluggable octal relay with power contacts, 3 PDT, test button, mechanical switching position indication, coil voltage 120 V AC 

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## Relay socket - RIF-3-BPT/3X21 - 2900938 

## Accessories 

Single relay - REL-OR3/L-230AC/3X21 - 2903696 

Pluggable octal relay with power contacts, 3 PDT, test button, mechanical switching position indication, coil voltage 230 V AC 

## Terminal marking 

Zack marker strip - ZB 5 :UNBEDRUCKT - 1050004 

Zack marker strip, Strip, white, unlabeled, can be labeled with: Plotter, Mounting type: Snap into tall marker groove, for terminal block width: 5.2 mm, Lettering field: 5.1 x 10.5 mm 

Zack marker strip - ZB 15:UNBEDRUCKT - 0811972 

Zack marker strip, Strip, white, unlabeled, can be labeled with: Plotter, Mounting type: Snap into tall marker groove, for terminal block width: 15.2 mm, Lettering field: 10.5 x 15.1 mm 

## Test plug terminal block 

Test plugs - MPS-MT - 0201744 

Test plugs, Color: silver 

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