29 August 2001Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
The IDG-A1 rail-mount enclosure from Erni is suited for applications requiring a housing for smaller PCBs and minimal DIN rail space loss. The IDG-A1 has sleek lines, making this an attractive packaging medium for applications such as home/building automation.
The enclosure has been designed according to DIN 43880, providing the dimensions and specifications required for the installation of standard components. Conforming to VBG4 and IEC 29/DIN VDE 0470-1, the IDG-A1 prevents accidental shock and injury while meeting the requirements of the automation industries. This housing enables users to incorporate one vertical PCB and a top horizontal PCB. The top horizontal PCB is ideal for holding signalling devices/indicators and switches.
Fully populated, the terminal blocks have a maximum of 12 screw clamp terminals. For applications not requiring all 12 I/0 positions or requirements for additional internal space, selective loading may be done, with empty positions being filled with blind plugs.
Other features are: installed width of 17,5 mm; mountable to DIN 46277 and DIN EN 50022 (35 mm) rails; ease of assembly (snap-together design); two terminal blocks (one left, one right), each with two sets of three positions (may be custom-loaded); two cover versions: grey cover or grey cover frame for clear hinged face plate (for access to switching components).
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