Verotec says Eurotec case frames solve Eurocard PCB housing problem
Designed for applications that require standard 3U and 6U PCBs or modules to be housed in either a desktop, 19-inch rack mount or portable enclosure, the Eurotec case frame family is a modular, multi-purpose design based on Verotec’s KM6 sub-rack system.
The case frames are available in standard depths of 240, 360 and 480mm. Backplane or DIN41612 connector rear extrusions can be specified. The core design is a versatile enclosure, says Verotec, finished with front trims and latching feet for use with desktop instrumentation. They are also fitted with standard 19-inch earpieces for rack mounting. The portable units have a locking carry handle for ease of use and mobility. The top and bottom covers can be readily removed, says Verotec, for system building and servicing requirements.
Three thermal management options are available. For low power applications, the 3U and 6U units have unventilated top and bottom covers and the 4U and 7U versions are fitted with additional 0.5U high ventilated covers that offer enhanced convection cooling. For high power applications, the 5U and 8U versions are fitted with a 0.5U ventilated top cover and a 1.5U bottom cover with a front filter unit that accepts a fan tray for forced air cooling. EMC screening kits that provide enhanced attenuation levels are available.
Further standard configuration options include vented and fan rear panels, as an alternative to using the bottom fan tray version. The use of standard KM6 sub-rack components means that Eurotec case frames are fully compatible with KM6-II card guides, front panels, plug-in units and accessories. The large number of standard elements enables application-specific designs to be configured from standard components, which reduces time to market and ensures that non-recurring engineering costs are minimised, Verotec adds.
