Universal Case System Enclosure Family
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• Flexible PCB attachment and diverse
application options
• Modular configurations
• Various sizes and heights available
Universal Electronics Packaging
Electronics housings are the optimum packaging for the PCB
and therefore the functional shell for devices, such as controllers
or operator panels. The Universal Case System, or UCS, is an
ideal solution for embedded systems. This electronic housing
consists of two identical half shells in four different sizes.
Together with the removable side panels available in two heights,
resulting in eight combination possibilities for housing printed-
circuit boards in standard or individual form factors. The great
thing here is that the system is designed such that the larger of
the two side panels can be used as the small side panel in the
next larger housing version. The side panel designed for the
corresponding interfaces can therefore be used in two sizes of
housing without the need for adaptation.
Electronics housings offer different options for mounting PCBs.
PCBs can be mounted directly to the corner inserts using the
built-in screw bosses to utilize the maximum component space
when designing custom electronics layouts. The corner inserts
can also be used without the built-in screw bosses to increase
flexibility when standardized PCBs are used. The PCBs are
placed on special holders that are mounted to the housing
shell at the appropriate position. The combination of the two
mounting systems allows for custom designs. Even installing two
PCBs is not a problem, since the entire surface space can be
used in each half shell of the housing. The sole limitation in this
case is the installation height of the printed-circuit boards.
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USC universal housings are ideal for embedded systems and offer
optimum protection for printed-circuit boards in standard form factors.
