BC modular electronics housings

BC modular electronics housings for building automation

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.

Your advantages

  • Maximum flexibility with free choice of PCB connection technology and various overall widths
  • Standard-compliant housing and installation dimensions for use in distribution boards
  • Fast installation or module replacement without breaking up the assembly – made possible by the HBUS connector
  • 16-pos. DIN rail connector for serial and parallel module communication
  • Freedom in device development, as the PCB can be aligned in three spatial directions
  • Optimum adaptation to device requirements with different cover versions

New products

New upper parts with Push-in connection for BC modular series electronics housings

Upper parts for Push-in connection

For BC modular electronics housing series

Using the new upper housing sections from the BC modular series, you benefit from the convenient operation of the Push-in connection technology on the front of the housing. Configure your individual housing solution equipped with Push-in PCB terminal blocks from the SPT-THR 1,5 or 2,5 series.

Main features

  • Width: 71.6 mm … 161.6 mm
  • Nominal voltage: 160 V ... 400 V
  • Nominal cross-section: up to 4 mm² (rigid)
  • Number of positions: up to 24 per housing chamber
  • Color: RAL 7035 and RAL 9005
  • Flammability rating V0 in accordance with UL 94

Your Advantages

  • SPT-THR-harmonized housings enable fast device development and optimal protection for the electronics
  • Individual configuration of each housing chamber for diverse applications in building automation
  • Standard-compliant housing and installation dimensions for use in distribution boards
  • Easily create the right item for you: Use our intuitive online configurator

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Configurator for BC electronics housings for building automation

Configurator for electronics housings for building automation

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.

Device developer with various components from the BC modular housing series

New: DIN rail housings with Push-in connection technology

With electronics housings from the BC modular series, you benefit from the convenient operation of the Push-in connection technology on the front of the housing. Configure your individual housing solution for your application. Each housing chamber can be individually configured to respond to all device requirements with maximum flexibility – matched, for example, to Push-in connections with PCB terminal blocks of the SPT-THR 1,5 and SPT-THR 2,5 series, or with three predefined connection depths. This enables space to be optimally combined for the electronics and connection technology. Housing covers with touch display or membrane keypad and an 8- and 16-pos. DIN rail connector round out our housing range for building automation.

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BC series modular housing in a control cabinet application

BC modular series housings for building automation

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.

3D view

360° view of the BC modular housing

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.

BC modular series housings Smart design with Push-in connection technology

Individual components of a BC modular series housing
Developer and customer configuring a BC enclosure
BC series modular housing with Push-in connection for conductor mounting
PCB with electronics in THR soldering process
Individual components of a BC modular series housing

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.

Developer and customer configuring a BC enclosure

Individual online configuration for various applications in building automation

Electronics housings of the BC modular series are as diverse as the applications in building automation. Each housing chamber is individually configurable. In addition, you can flexibly customize the membrane keypads via an online configurator. You can adjust the shape, color, and printing freely to suit your requirements.

BC series modular housing with Push-in connection for conductor mounting

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.

PCB with electronics in THR soldering process

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.

BC series housings at a glance Modular electronics housings of the BC series are ideal for future-oriented applications in building automation. The electronics housings impress with their contemporary design, versatile PCB connection technology, and efficient DIN rail connectors.

Interactive image map: Module with electronics housing of the BC modular series
DIN rail connectors
The 8- or 16-pos. DIN rail connectors ensure efficient communication between modules.
DIN rail connectors
Standardized housing dimensions
The BC series housings conform to DIN EN 43880.
Standardized housing dimensions
Housing covers with displays and membrane keypads
Housing covers with integrated displays and optional membrane keypads for modern display and operating solutions
Housing covers with displays and membrane keypads
Large selection of appropriate PCB connections
Use our large selection of appropriate PCB connections for your device development.
Large selection of appropriate PCB connections
Various overall widths
The housings are available in various overall widths ranging from 17.8 to 161.6 mm.
Various overall widths
Configurable installation space
The installation space can be configured. This means that you can optimally adapt it to the connection technology.
Configurable installation space
Various versions of BC series housings for building automation
Various versions of BC series housings YouTube

The BC series: The ideal housing system for smart buildings

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.

Future-oriented building automation with BC series housings


Electronics housings with versatile connection technologies
Housings with PCB connection technology
Various cover versions of BC electronics housings
Device connection via DIN rail connector
Optical signal displays
Electronics housings with versatile connection technologies

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.

Housings with PCB connection technology

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

Various cover versions of BC electronics housings

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.

Device connection via DIN rail connector

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

Optical signal displays

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.

Module comprising BC series housings
Easy mounting of BC series electronics housings YouTube

Easy mounting of BC series electronics housings

Mounting the BC housing is quick and easy with its modular design. 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. Learn how to assemble the modular BC housing step by step in this video.

Development kit for electronics housings

Fast and cost-optimized development with development kits

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 perf-board 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 development kit for Raspberry Pi computers

RPI-BC development kits for Raspberry Pi computers

RPI-BC DIN rail housings are specifically designed to accommodate Raspberry Pi computers. They can also be combined with the HBUS DIN rail connectors 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.

  • Overall width: 107.6 mm

  • Suitable for Raspberry Pi A+, B+, B2

  • Wall mounting and DIN rail mounting are possible.

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Technical principles of electronics housings Solutions for DIN rail 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.

Housings for the integration of a Raspberry Pi computer

Combinable with Raspberry Pi electronics housings

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.

Ideally suited for these industries

In addition to being used for a wide variety of applications, the BC housing is suitable for the following industries, among others.

Ideal for numerous applications

BC series modular electronics housings in an application
Exploded view of a BC series housing for Raspberry Pi computers
Electronics housing with USB HDMI application
BC series modular electronics housings in an application

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.

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Exploded view of a BC series housing for Raspberry Pi computers

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 on the wall. Optional interfaces enable simple function extension of the integrated single-board computer.

Electronics housing with USB HDMI application

Control with various connections: start up devices easily thanks to service interfaces such as USB and HDMI.