Universal housings from the UCS series are the ideal solution for embedded systems and single-board computers. The IP40 housings reliably protect PCBs in a standard form factor and custom designed PCBs from external influences. Removable side panels allow integration of any connection technology and modular housing solutions in individual installed heights.
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Configure the UCS housing in the modular system. Together with the accessories, different housing sizes and diverse attachment and mounting options ensure smart solutions for embedded systems applications. Integrated heatsinks support high-performance and thermally demanding applications. For thermal analysis, also use online thermal simulation after completing the configuration.
Maximize power density in your devices with passive cooling solutions and thermally optimized PCB layouts in UCS electronics housings: from configuration and comprehensive thermal simulations to implementation – ideal for powerful and miniaturized embedded system applications.
The universal housing of the UCS series is also available including pre-assembled touch displays and membrane keypads. You can design both via configurator. Your added value: Accessories that are perfectly matched to your housing and time-saving assembly.
An adaptable housing for IoT applications: MyOmega Systems GmbH was looking for a flexible housing concept with high modularity for the housing parts – and they found what they were looking for at Phoenix Contact. The UCS electronics housing now serves as the protective casing for the “d3” IoT gateway.
Find out how versatile the UCS housing system is – both on the DIN rail and in the control cabinet. The UCS series can be tailored individually to the required application due to its modular system. The housings provide the perfect protection for PCBs in standard form factor. Flexible PCB mounting allows you to fit multiple PCBs in one housing.
UCS universal housings consist of two identical housing halves and removable side panels. The corner inserts, available in different versions and colors, connect the halves of the housing and act as guides for the side panels. They are easy to process and can be used in two different housing sizes. The volume of the housings can be increased by adapters and corresponding side panels.
The UCS housing series features the ability to accommodate various form factor printed circuit boards. Adhesive pads allow you to use almost any PCB, of course including your own developments, in the UCS housing. This flexibility also allows multiple PCBs to be accommodated. Depths of 47 mm and 67 mm are available.
With a comprehensive range of accessories, the housings can be used in a variety of ways: outside the control cabinet, on the desk, standing upright, lying down, on the wall, or on a VESA adapter. Use in the control cabinet is possible via DIN rail adapters with side lengths of 125 mm or 145 mm.
The IP40 polycarbonate PC housings (UL V0) are rated for temperatures from -40 to +100°C. They are available with stands for all 47 mm versions and in the colors light gray (RAL 7035) or black (RAL 9005).
In practice, more and more devices with interactive operation are being used. The UCS electronics housing is perfectly suited for this: As a prepared set to accommodate Raspberry Pi components, as a version with an integrated 2.4-inch touch display, or tailored fully to your wishes. If you need the display or membrane keypad in a different position – this housing series can accommodate the change.
Intelligent devices based on single-board computers or embedded boards require housings that adapt to their requirements. Passive connection components, such as device connectors, field connectors, and BTB connectors, determine the functionality of a device. UCS housings are flexibly adaptable to different applications because removable side panels are ideal for integrating interfaces.
Integrable heatsinks and heat spreaders help to control thermal problems. They can be individually tailored to your solution. With the modular design, even complex applications can be integrated into the heat dissipation concept. In addition, a side panel heatsink provides the optimum connection for vertical power components.
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.
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.
