Modular electronics housings of the BC series are ideal for future-oriented applications in building automation. The DIN rail housings for the control cabinet impress with their contemporary design, optional touch displays and membrane keypads, versatile PCB connection technology, and 8- or 16-pos. DIN rail connectors. The electronics housings are suitable for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880 or for wall mounting.
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, for mounting on a DIN rail, with transparent hinged cover, color: black (similar RAL 9005), width: 71.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 60.7 mm, PCB surface: 5300 mm2
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, for mounting on a DIN rail, with transparent hinged cover, color: black (similar RAL 9005), width: 107.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 60.7 mm, PCB surface: 8300 mm2
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Lower housing part with base latch, width: 161.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 48.9 mm, color: black (similar RAL 9005), cross connection: DIN rail bus connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 16
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Lower housing part with base latch, width: 53.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 48.9 mm, color: black (similar RAL 9005), cross connection: DIN rail bus connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 16
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Lower housing part with base latch, width: 107.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 48.9 mm, color: black (similar RAL 9005), cross connection: DIN rail bus connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 16
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Lower housing part with base latch, width: 35.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 48.9 mm, color: black (similar RAL 9005), cross connection: DIN rail bus connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 16
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Lower housing part with base latch, width: 161.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 48.9 mm, color: black (similar RAL 9005), cross connection: DIN rail bus connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 16
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Lower housing part with base latch, width: 17.8 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 20.3 mm, color: black (similar RAL 9005), cross connection: DIN rail bus connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 16
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Lower housing part with base latch, width: 71.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 48.9 mm, color: black (similar RAL 9005), cross connection: DIN rail bus connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 16
DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Lower housing part with base latch, width: 107.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, depth: 48.9 mm, color: light gray (similar RAL 7035), cross connection: DIN rail bus connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 16
Do you need electronic devices for future-oriented applications in building automation? – Using the configurator, you can design your custom BC housing solution. Housing sizes in standard-compliant DIN 43880 design are available to you in overall widths between 35.6 and 161.6 mm. You can also benefit from versatile PCB connection technology. Operating elements such as touch displays, keypads, and DIN rail connectors provide additional flexibility.
Maximize power density in your devices with passive cooling solutions and thermally optimized PCB layouts in BC electronics housings: from configuration and comprehensive thermal simulations to implementation – ideal for distribution board and control cabinet use in building automation.
More than top performance – a completely new game: our GameChangers also take your applications to the next level of success.
With DIN rail housings from the BC modular series, you benefit from the convenient operation of the Push-in connection technology on the front of the housing. Each housing chamber can be configured individually, thus making it possible to respond to all device requirements with maximum flexibility – whether designed for Push-in connections with PCB terminal blocks from the SPT-THR 1,5 and SPT-THR 2,5 series or with three predefined connection depths, for example. This enables space to be optimally combined for the electronics and connection technology. Housing covers with touch display or membrane keypad, as well as an 8-pos. and 16-pos. DIN rail connector round off our housings assortment for building automation.
The BC modular series for applications in building automation impresses with its wide range of versions including different covers, touch displays, or freely customizable membrane keypads, for example. Discover the versatility of these DIN rail housings in the adjacent 3D view.
With features such as touch displays, membrane keypads, DIN rail connectors, and Push-in connection technology, the BC modular series housings are ideal for use in building automation. The online configurator and our excellent services also make it easier for you to customize your housing solution.
Coordinated housing and connection system for faster device development
Electronics housings from the BC modular series are the first choice for building automation. As a device developer, you are going to save valuable time since the design of the configurable upper parts has already been matched perfectly to the Push-in PCB terminal blocks of the SPT-THR series. Housing covers with integrated touch display and membrane keypad enable easy implementation of display and operating solutions.
Individual online configuration for various applications in building automation
Electronics housings from the BC modular series are as diverse as the applications in building automation. Each housing chamber can be configured individually. In addition, you can flexibly customize the membrane keypads via an online configurator. You can freely adapt shape, color, and printing to your wishes.
Push-in PCB terminal blocks for convenient front panel operation and time savings during installation
The modular housings of the BC series not only offer clever features for device developers. They are also appreciated by the installers. The Push-in connection on the front enables convenient and tool-free wiring and ensures permanent and vibration-resistant contacting. This makes the job easier for the installer and helps to avoid wiring errors.
Connection technology for automated PCB mounting
SPT-THR series PCB terminal blocks are used in the electronics housings for building communication. These are suitable for both THR and wave soldering processes. THR soldering combines solder connections, which are particularly stable in mechanical terms, with the production processes of surface mounting, which can be automated efficiently. In this way, you achieve the optimum quality with high process efficiency at the same time.
Heatsinks are currently available for the ICS (Industrial Case System, for the DIN rail) and UCS (Universal Case System, for outdoor use) housing series.
The optimum thermal connection is implemented by individual adjustments of the heatsink. This is usually done by a milling operation on the heatsink.
The maximum temperature has a particularly high impact on the reliability and service life of your device. With a temperature increase of 10°C the failure rate is doubled.
Small and powerful components, high data rates, dust, and insufficient ventilation of the housing are reasons for a high temperature difference compared to the environment.
The graphs of the diagrams provide information on which power the components may supply in the respective housing in order not to exceed a temperature difference to the environment. The slope of the straight line describes the thermal conductance of the system. The cases shown differ, on the one hand, in that one features full-surface heating while the other features heating of a hotspot of 20 mm x 20 mm and, on the other hand, in that one has a printed circuit board installed in the housing and one does not have a housing.
Due to its modular design, the BC housing is quick and easy to mount. You have the option of integrating a wide range of PCB connection technologies and housing covers. A standard-compliant lower housing part serves as the basis.
The BC housing system from Phoenix Contact is used as functional packaging for an Energy Controller. The device is used to control, network, and monitor combined heat and power plants. The DIN rail connector plays an important role in the modular housing concept of the Energy Controller.
RPI-BC series electronics housings are designed for integrating Raspberry Pi computers. The RPI-BC housings are designed in accordance with DIN 43880 and can be mounted on DIN rails or panels. Optional interfaces enable simple function extension of the integrated single-board computer.
Control with various connections: start up devices easily thanks to service interfaces such as USB and HDMI.
Distribute power and data via the 8- or 16-pos. DIN rail connector. Use the configurable wiring space flexibly for more connections or more electronics. PCBs can be positioned variably for optimal space for your electronics.
A new definition of flexibility with the innovative modular upper part: decide where it is that you need a large amount of installation space. This allows you to design your upper housing part to suit the application. The housing can be adapted to your particular design specifications. The customized integration of various connection technologies works smoothly. The standard-compliant housing geometry in accordance with DIN 43880 is ideal for device installation in the distribution board.
The determining factor for the versatility of the BC series is the free choice of PCB connection technology. Installation component housings offer various types of clamping space:
BC...U11 with small installation space for PCB connections: ideal for the connection technology of the COMBICON compact family
BC...U22 with large installation space for PCB connections: for conventional connection technologies or data connectors
Versatility, the main idea behind the BC series, is also carried over to the cover design. Regardless of which requirements you place on your device, the cover is available in a transparent or gray version, and can be sealed. It can be opened by hand and has a plastic board behind it, making it ideal for the integration of displays or control elements.
Enable the quick and easy connection of your modules. The bus connector is the key to clever device design:
Serial or parallel data and power transmission is possible (4 x power, 2 x serial, 10 x parallel)
Easy module installation, module replacement without breaking up the assembly, and reduced wiring effort
16 gold-plated contacts for high conductivity
The HS LC light guides for electronics housings are available in a variety of designs and are perfectly matched to the housings. The light guides are also resistant to ESD.
The press pins enable easy mounting on the PCB. We offer the necessary processing of your electronics housing as an optional service.
Our development kits provide a quick way for you to develop your prototypes and pre-series devices. The kits contain complete housing solutions with integrated connection technology and corresponding perfboard PCBs. You can implement entire device systems with specific bus connectors.
Configure your development kit in the shop and get started straight away on your device development project.
RPI-BC DIN rail housings are specifically designed to accommodate Raspberry Pi computers. They can also be combined with the HBUS DIN rail connector and the SC series development kits. Additional printed circuit boards can also be accommodated in the housing next to the Raspberry Pi board. This enables additional components and circuits to be integrated.
The BC series is also excellent for integrating Raspberry Pi minicomputers. The RPI-BC DIN rail housing series is designed to accommodate Raspberry Pi computers – and also fully exploits all the strengths and advantages of the BC series for these applications.
Electronics housings are an elementary part of a device. They determine its appearance and protect the electronics from external influences. In addition, they enable assembly in superordinate units. Device manufacturers must therefore pay attention to many details, and not only in the design, but also in the choice of housing when it comes to materials and quality testing. This brochure provides you with all the details.
