Products Home / Electrical and Shielding Tools and Supplies / Benchtop Enclosures for Electronic DevicesBenchtop Enclosures for Electronic Devices
- Stocked Aluminum Enclosures, With or Without Pre-Installed Electronics Modules
- Customization Available for Front/Rear Panels, Mounting Board, and Overlay
- Multi-Output Power Supplies, AC Power Inlet, and Ventilation Fan
- Mounting Boards and Breadboards
EC2030B
Gray Electronics Enclosure,
200 mm x 300 mm x 96 mm
EC1AC
AC Power Inlet
Custom Enclosures
Thorlabs offers a service to fully customize the benchtop enclosures sold on this page. See the Custom Enclosures tab for details.
EC1F
Ventilation Fan
EC2PS
15 W Power Supply Module
EC2C
Enclosure with Mounting Board and
Pre-Installed Electronics Modules
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| Blank Enclosures |
| Enclosure with Pre-Installed Electronics Modules |
| Power Supply Modules |
| AC Power Inlet |
| Ventilation Fan |
| Mounting Boards |
| Breadboards for Enclosures |
Features
- Red or Gray Aluminum Housings
- 6 Sizes Available (See Table Below)
- Compatible Electronics Modules Available Separately
- Aluminum Mounting Boards to Mount Components Inside Enclosures
- Housing Available with Pre-Installed Components
- Breadboards for EC2030 and EC2530 Enclosures
- Custom Configurations Available; See the Custom Enclosures Tab
Thorlabs offers several enclosure options, mounting boards, and electronics modules for customers interested in assembling their own benchtop electronic devices. Our enclosures are offered in either red or gray colors and come in six sizes; see the table below for options. Red enclosures are indicated by an R at the end of the enclosure's Item #. The front and rear panels of the enclosure are blank; input and output ports can be added by the user depending on the application.
We offer several modules for building electronic assemblies within the enclosure. These modules include power supplies with output powers of 15 W or 100 W; an AC power inlet; and a ventilation fan. The EC2C Pre-Assembled Enclosure includes an AC power inlet, ventilation fan, and mounting board within an EC2030B housing.
An optional mounting board can be purchased separately to fit inside the enclosure. The mounting board provides a surface for assembling electronic components, such as PCBs, development boards, and power supplies. Four mounting board sizes are available, corresponding to the available enclosure sizes. See the table below for compatibility between the enclosures and mounting boards.
Alternatively, breadboards are available for the EC2030A(R), EC2030B(R), and EC2530C(R) enclosures, allowing optomechanical components to be mounted inside. The breadboard attaches to the mounting studs on the bottom of the enclosure in the same way as the mounting board. Each breadboard features either a double-density hole pattern of 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes or a high-density hole pattern of 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes.
For a simpler, flanged housing designed for ease of assembly and stacking multiple units, see our flanged benchtop enclosure. For housings that hold smaller, custom electronic circuits, such as electrical filters, voltage dividers, or impedance matchers, see our compact customizable electronics housings. For housings designed to be mounted in 19" equipment racks, see our 19" rack enclosures for electronics.
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| Enclosure Item # |
Enclosure Dimensionsa (W x D x H) |
Compatible Mounting Board |
Mounting Board Dimensions (W x D x H) |
Compatible Breadboard |
Breadboard Dimensions (W x D x H) |
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| EC1515A(R) | 149.8 mm x 150.0 mm x 83.8 mm (5.90" x 5.91" x 3.30") |
EC1515MB | 130.0 mm x 80.0 mm x 1.5 mm (5.12" x 3.15" x 0.06") |
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| EC1530A(R) | 150.0 mm x 300.0 mm x 83.3 mm (5.91" x 11.81" x 3.28") |
EC1530MB | 130.0 mm x 200.0 mm x 1.5 mm (5.12" x 7.87" x 0.06") |
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| EC1530B(R) | 149.8 mm x 299.9 mm x 108.8 mm (5.90" x 11.81" x 4.28") |
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| EC2030A(R) | 200.0 mm x 300.0 mm x 83.8 mm (7.87" x 11.81" x 3.30") |
EC2030MB | 180.0 mm x 200.0 mm x 1.5 mm (7.09" x 7.87" x 0.06") |
MSB1823(/M) MSBU1823(/M) |
180.0 mm x 230.0 mm x 7.0 mm (7.09" x 9.06" x 0.28") |
| EC2030B(R) | 200.0 mm x 300.0 mm x 108.8 mm (7.87" x 11.81" x 4.28") |
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| EC2530C(R) | 250.0 mm x 300.0 mm x 134.7 mm (9.84" x 11.81" x 5.30") |
EC2530MB | 230.0 mm x 200.0 mm x 1.5 mm (9.06" x 7.87" x 0.06") |
EC2530BB(/M) | 230.0 mm x 230.0 mm x 9.5 mm (9.06" x 9.06" x 0.37") |
- These dimensions measure the outside of the enclosure, including the feet. Detailed dimensions of each enclosure are available by clicking on the red Docs icons (
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Assembly Details for Blank Enclosures
The blank enclosures are shipped completely assembled. The feet can be detached using the included 3 mm hex key. The mounting boards are sold separately, and four M3 button head screws (2 mm hex) are included with the enclosure for installing a mounting board. The enclosure can be disassembled for ease of machining. The included 2 mm and 3 mm hex keys can be used for all screws in the assembly.
| Ref. # | Component | Qty. | Color/Finish | Material |
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| 1 | Front Panel | 1 | Silver/Anodized | Aluminum |
| 2 | Bottom | 1 | ||
| 3 | Mounting Board or Breadboarda | 1a | See Below | |
| 4 | Cover | 1 | Gray or Red/Anodized | |
| 5 | Trim Strip | 1 | Silver/Anodized | |
| 6 | Gusset | 4 | Unanodized | |
| 7 | Foldable Feet | 2 | Silver | Aluminum and Rubber |
| 8 | Fixed Feet | 2 | ||
| 9 | M3 Screw (2 mm and 3 mm Hex Keys Included) |
Varies | Unanodized | Stainless Steel |
| 10 | Rear Panel | 1 | Silver/Anodized | Aluminum |
| Mounting Boarda | |||||||
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| Ref. # | Item # | Compatible Enclosure |
Width | Depth | Height | Color/ Finish |
Material |
| 3 | EC1515MB | EC1515A(R) | 130.0 mm (5.12") |
80.0 mm (3.15") |
1.5 mm (0.06") |
Silver/ Hairline Finish |
Aluminum |
| EC1530MB | EC1530A(R) EC1530B(R) |
130.0 mm (5.12") |
200.0 mm (7.87") |
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| EC2030MB | EC2030A(R) EC2030B(R) |
180.0 mm (7.09") |
200.0 mm (7.87") |
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| EC2530MB | EC2530C(R) | 230.0 mm (9.06") |
200.0 mm (7.87") |
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| Ref. # | Item # | Compatible Enclosure |
Hole Threading and Spacing | Width | Depth | Height | Color/Finish | Material |
| 3 | MSB1823 | EC2030A(R) EC2030B(R) |
8-32 Taps with 1/2" Spacing and 1/4"-20 Taps with 1" Spacing |
7.09" | 9.06" | 0.28" | Black/Anodized | Aluminum |
| MSBU1823 | Unanodized | |||||||
| EC2530BB | EC2530C(R) | 1/4"-20 Taps with 1" Spacing, Double Density | 9.06" | 9.06" | 0.37" | Black/Anodized | ||
| MSB1823/M | EC2030A(R) EC2030B(R) |
M4 Taps with 12.5 mm Spacing and M6 Taps with 25 mm Spacing |
180.0 mm | 230.0 mm | 7.0 mm | Black/Anodized | ||
| MSBU1823/M | Unanodized | |||||||
| EC2530BB/M | EC2530C(R) | M6 Taps with 25 mm Spacing, Double Density | 230.0 mm | 230.0 mm | 9.5 mm | Black/Anodized | ||
Custom Enclosures Request Form
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Customized Enclosure with Lid Removed
Use the configurator below to customize your own benchtop electronics enclosure. Customization options are available for the front panel, rear panel, mounting board, and overlay (not included with standard enclosures). The drawing in the Assembly Details tab identifies each of these parts, with the exception of the overlay. Click on the 
icons in the custom enclosure tool below for information on each customizable part of the enclosure, as well as the customization options for that part. Click on the yellow boxes below to view details about the cutting, riveting, and UV printing services.
After selecting one of our standard enclosure sizes, check the boxes corresponding to the service you would like for each section of the enclosure. For each service selected, download the .pdf or .dxf template(s) for that section of the enclosure, edit the template with your desired design, and then upload the file (.pdf only) by clicking on the Upload button. You can view a design file that you have uploaded by clicking the icon in the Preview column.
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Example of a Customized Enclosure
You can add multiple enclosures of the same kind by increasing the Quantity, shown below the table in the configurator. You can customize multiple enclosures with different sizes and different designs by clicking the Add Another Enclosure button at the bottom. Once all customization requests have been entered, click Add to Cart.
Click on the yellow boxes below to learn more about the customization services we offer.
Laser Cutting
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Example of Cutting on the Front Panel
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Laser Cutting in Progress
Custom cutouts can be made on the front and back panels of the enclosure as well as on the mounting board. All the cutouts are performed by solid state fiber lasers, which offer both higher precision and higher speed compared to traditional CO2 laser cutting technology.
Drawings can be submitted as a .pdf document. All drawings will be processed at a 1:1 scale.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Tolerance | ±0.05 mm |
| Positioning Precision | ±0.2 mm |
| Minimum Cutout Size | Ø1.5 mma |
Riveting
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Example of Riveting on the Mounting Board
| Specificationsa | |
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| Positioning Precision | ±0.3 mm |
Riveting involves attaching a self-clinching standoff, stud, or nut onto the panels or mounting board of the enclosure. These can be used as additional mounting locations for components inside the enclosure.
Please specify the position and type of all riveting locations on your drawing. The riveting requests should be made on the same drawing file as the cutting requests. Drawings can be submitted as a .pdf document. All drawings will be processed at a 1:1 scale.
Click here to view the riveting components available for these enclosures.
For parts that are not on this list, please contact Tech Support for availability and lead time.
UV Printing
We use 4-color digital printing with UV-cured ink to add markings to the front and back panel, as well as the mounting board. As an alternative to traditional silk screening and engraving, UV printing is versatile and has the ability to produce high resolution, high quality, full color marking on both metal and plastic surfaces. The hard UV-cured ink also provides excellent chemical resistance to solvents such as ethanol.
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UV Printing in Progress
Drawings can be submitted as a .pdf document. Pictures are recommended to be in vector format for best results. All drawings will be processed on a 1:1 scale. All colors will be printed as they are in the drawings; we do not accept black and white drawings with color codes.
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Example of UV Printing on the Back Panel
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Printing Type | 4-Color Printing |
| Resolution | 1440 x 1200 dpi |
| Minimum Font Size | 2 pt |
| Dimensional Tolerance | ±0.25 mm |
| Positioning Precision | ±0.3 mm |
| Printable Surfaces | Front Panel (Outer Surface)a; Rear Panel (Outer Surface)a; Mounting Board |
Overlay
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Example of a Customized Overlay
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| CNC Cutting | |
| Dimensional Tolerance | ±0.05 mm |
| Positioning Precision | ±0.05 mm |
| Minimum Cutout Size | Ø1 mm |
| UV Printing | |
| Printing Type | 4-Color Printing |
| Resolution | 1440 x 1200 dpi |
| Minimum Font Size | 2 pt |
| Dimensional Tolerance | ±0.25 mm |
| Positioning Precision | ±0.3 mm |
For customized enclosures, we provide a plastic overlay to be attached to the front panel. The overlay is 1 mm thick transparent polycarbonate with an adhesive back side. The overlay can be customized with high-precision CNC cutting and UV printing.
Two drawings are required for each overlay: one for cutting and the other for UV printing. The drawing requirements are the same as those for the laser cutting and UV printing outlined above.
Due to tolerancing, we suggest that the cutouts in the overlay be 0.5 mm smaller than the cutouts on the front panel.
Riveting is not available on the overlay.
| Posted Comments: | |
Miguel Miranda
(posted 2022-04-26 09:24:28.757) Hi,
I'm having problems with one of the printing templates.
I'm trying to make a custom enclosure by choosing Gray, 150 mm x 300 mm x 96 mm. I get a EC1530B-CUSTOM.
Then I downloaded the pdf templates for back and front, cutting and printing. All seem fine except for the rear panel printing pdf. In this last one the dimensions don't match the real size of the back panel, so I don't know how to properly prepare my pdf.
Thanks in advance for any help! cdolbashian
(posted 2022-05-02 01:39:17.0) Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. Thanks for pointing this out, we will get in touch with you via email. user
(posted 2022-01-03 11:38:44.16) I would like to buy the enclosure feet. Apparently the custom enclosure are not fitted with them (and this explain the constant height difference between the custom and customizable enclosures). Possible?
Thanks cdolbashian
(posted 2022-01-05 04:27:29.0) Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. The feet are included in both standard enclosures and custom ones. In order to give customers an intuitive impression of the internal volume of the chassis, the dimensions in the table on custom homepage don’t include the feet height. I see that you didn’t leave your contact information for us to reach you. If you would like a customized enclosure, it can be requested by filling in information into the form listed under the "Custom Enclosures" tab or by emailing your local Tech Support team (in your case: Europe@thorlabs.com). john burke
(posted 2021-12-09 00:04:46.957) Hello,
Can this electronic enclosure be supplied in a taller version.
Best regards
John Burke YLohia
(posted 2021-12-10 02:17:26.0) Hello John, custom enclosures can be requested by filling in information into the form listed under the "Custom Enclosures" tab or by emailing techsales@thorlabs.com. We will discuss this directly. Nikola Krstajic
(posted 2019-08-26 07:20:24.44) Enclosures sold for optical and electronic integration do not include interlock capability which will help laser integrators. I believe a full blown laser interlock certificate cannot be done as these are OEM devices and interlock needs to be tested with the laser but actually having interlocked enclosures would really help people building custom laser diode architectures.
So all you need is a facility that sets a digital TTL signal if an enclosure is opened.
Thanks
Nik nbayconich
(posted 2019-08-27 08:43:44.0) Thank you for contacting Thorlabs and thank you for the suggestion. We do not have any existing off-the-shelf solution at the moment. In some of our products we have interlocks that cut the main when the housing is opened but where to put the interlock and how to achieve safe interlock varies from case to case. In this case, we can only make cut-offs and riveting according to a customer’s request, but we can not do a complete design of the interlock system. Ilango Maran
(posted 2019-04-03 09:26:45.59) We have a really good product in our hands when we get these delivered. But the problem is that it is taking a lot of time to get them. We submit our drawings sometimes and wait for ages to even get a quote and there is no reply too if there are any problems with the designs. we are left without a clue as to what happened to our order. If we get a quote and we get the enclosure after 30 days. We want to get your product but the net lead times are too much. Is there a way around this delay? Please do write back to me. llamb
(posted 2019-04-04 12:04:42.0) Hello, thank you for your feedback. Please accept our apologies for the delays in our responses/production. I have reached out to you directly to gather more information such as Case IDs and Sales Order Numbers associated with your past requests. We hope to track down the root cause of the issue so we can tackle the inefficiencies in our system more effectively. benju
(posted 2018-10-03 11:21:11.047) Cutom enclosures are a great idea and a product we have been waiting for for a while. Two suggestions to for producvt improvements and to reach a wider audience:
(1) add rack-mountable enclosures and/or rack-mounting brackets.
(2) add more power supply options with higher wattage and highewr voltage. Specifically, we are currently looking for +/-24V, 200 W. YLohia
(posted 2018-10-03 09:10:09.0) Hello, thank you for your feedback. We are currently exploring the possibilities of offering rack mount enclosures and hope to have something available in the future. I have posted your request in our internal engineering forum for further consideration. yohanpm
(posted 2018-07-11 23:19:50.037) Hello, after customizing the enclosure, in what extension can I share the design for its manufacture? We use Inventor software. Best regards, Yohan. YLohia
(posted 2018-07-12 08:43:21.0) Hello Yohan, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. Please use this form (https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9893&tabname=Custom%20Enclosures#tabTitles) to upload your design documents in .pdf format. |
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EC1530BR with Feet Extended
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Bottom View of Gray Enclosures
- Empty Housings for Electronic Assemblies
- Compact Benchtop Design
- Six Sizes Available
- Offered in Red or Gray
Six sizes of aluminum enclosures are available. The enclosures sold here come with blank front and rear panels, as well as four padded feet. A mounting board for the inside of each enclosure can be purchased separately below. Four M3 button head cap screws are included with the enclosure to secure a mounting board (sold separately below) inside. The EC2030B enclosure is also available with cutouts and pre-installed modules below (item # EC2C).
To open the enclosure, remove the countersunk screws on both the rear and bottom panels using the included 2 mm (5/64") hex key, and then slide off the top of the enclosure.
The four padded feet are included to provide support when the enclosure is sitting flat on a table. Additionally, the two front feet can be extended to raise the front end by 34 mm, allowing the enclosure to be angled upward. The feet can be removed using the included 3 mm hex key.
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| Available Power Supply Modulesa | ||
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| Item # | Output Voltage | Output Power |
| EC2PS | +5 V / ±12 V | 15 W |
| EC3PS | +5 V / ±15 V | |
| EC4PS | +5 V / ±12 V | 100 W |
| EC5PS | +5 V / ±15 V | |
- Assembly Includes:
- EC2030B Gray Enclosure, 200 mm x 300 mm x 96 mm
- EC2030MB Mounting Board
- EC1AC Power Inlet
- EC1F Ventilation Fan
- Mounting Holes for Direct Compatibility with These Power Supply Modules (Sold Separately Below):
- EC2PS, EC3PS, EC4PS, EC5PS
This enclosure features cutouts for pre-installed, basic electronic accessories and a mounting board, enabling a wide variety of applications (for specifications on the modules, see below). The AC power inlet and enclosure fan are fixed to the rear panel. The front panel of the enclosure is left blank for the user to customize. The accessories are not electrically connected when the enclosure is shipped.
The mounting board offers pre-drilled holes for mounting one of the power supplies listed in the table to the right and sold separately below.
The four padded feet can be installed to provide support when the enclosure is sitting flat on a table. Additionally, the two front feet can be extended to raise the front end by 34 mm, allowing the enclosure to be angled upward. Unlike the blank enclosures above, this enclosure is shipped with the feet attached. To install the feet, the enclosure must be opened. To open the enclosure, remove the countersunk screws on both the rear and bottom panels using the included 2.0 mm (5/64") hex key, and then slide off the top of the enclosure. Once the enclosure is open, the feet align with three holes at each corner on the bottom panel, allowing the feet to be screwed in from the inside using the included four cap screws and 2.5 mm hex key.
The enclosure housing, mounting board, and each of the electronics are available separately as well. Note that when purchased individually, the EC2030B enclosure housing does not have cutouts on the rear panel to install the AC power inlet and ventilation fan.
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EC5PS Power Supply Module
These power supply modules can be integrated into custom electronics assemblies. The power supplies can deliver 15 W or 100 W of power to the setup. Each module has three possible voltage outputs; see the table below and the spec sheets for details. Mounting taps or through holes on the base of each unit allow it to be mounted to a surface inside an enclosure. See our custom enclosure configurator to design and order an aluminum enclosure to fit the needs of your system.
| Key Specificationsa | ||||
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| Item # | EC2PS | EC3PS | EC4PS | EC5PS |
| Manufacturer Item # | ECL15UT02-S | ECL15UT03-S | ECM100UT31 | ECM100UT33 |
| Output Voltage | +5 V / ±12 V | +5 V / ±15 V | +5 V / ±12 V | +5 V / ±15 V |
| Output Current | 2 A @ 5 VDC 0.2 A @ ±12 VDC |
2 A @ 5 VDC 0.15 A @ ±15 VDC |
10 A @ 5 VDC 3 A @ +12 VDC 0.8 A @ -12 VDC |
10 A @ 5 VDC 3 A @ +15 VDC 0.8 A @ -15 VDC |
| Output Power | 15 W | 100 Wb | ||
| Input Voltage | 85 - 264 VAC |
90 - 264 VAC |
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| Inrush Current | 20 A (at 115 VAC) | 40 A (Max at 230 VAC) | ||
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +70 °C | 0 to 70 °C | ||
| Mounting Holes | Two Ø0.14" (Ø3.5 mm) Through Holes | Four Ø0.16" (Ø4.0 mm) Through Holes | ||
| Dimensionsc | 3.31" x 1.36" x 1.04" |
4.50" x 2.50" x 1.20" |
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- See the spec sheets by clicking on the red Docs icons below () for complete specifications, including pin diagrams.
- Only When Forced Air Cooled at 5 CFM. When convection cooled, the EC4PS can provide 75 W while the EC5PS can provide 80 W.
- Including Chassis/Cover
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| Rated Voltage | 115 VAC / 250 VAC |
| Rated Current | 6 A |
| Maximum Leakage Current | 2 µA at 115 VAC / 60 Hz 5 µA at 250 VAC / 50 Hz |
| Dielectric Strength (One Minute) |
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| Flammability Class | UL94 V-0 |
| Connector Style | IEC 320-C14 |
| Fuse Holderb | IEC 5 x 20 mm |
| Panel Cutout Dimensions | 66.50 mm x 27.00 mm |
The AC power inlet a receptacle for an AC power cord on the enclosure.The power inlet can be snapped into a 66 mm x 27 mm rectangular cutout in the front or rear panel. The power inlet features an on/off switch and a fuse holder for a 250 V fuse (a fuse is not included).
See our custom enclosure configurator to design and order an enclosure with cutouts for the power inlet or other components.
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| Rotational Speed | 3000 rpm |
| Airflow | 29.2 m3/h |
| Acoustical Noise | 19.3 dB(A) |
| Static Pressure | 2.18 mm H2O |
| Operating Voltage | DC 7 V to DC 13 V |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to +70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 15% to 90% |
| Dimensions | 60 mm x 60 mm x 25 mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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Two arrows engraved into the side of the housing indicate the directions of air flow and blade rotation.
The Noctua ventilation fan is a compact fan for regulating airflow into and out of the enclosure. The fan blades rotate at 3000 rpm, providing 29.2 m3/h of air flow. The 200 mm power cord has an A2542-4PIN connector at the end. The fan motor is rated for DC 12 V and 0.09 A. The fan can be attached to the enclosure using the four included silicone anti-vibration pins; cutouts for these mounting pins will need to be made by the user. Two arrows engraved into the side of the housing indicate the directions of air flow and blade rotation.
See our custom enclosure configurator to design and order an enclosure with cutouts for the ventilation fan or other components.
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EC2030MB Mounting Board Inside EC2030A Enclosure
Four sizes of aluminum mounting boards are available. The mounting board provides a surface for assembling electronic components such as PCBs, development boards, and power supplies. Each mounting board is designed to fit inside one or more of the enclosures sold above; see the table above to determine which mounting board is compatible with each enclosure size.
Once the top of the enclosure is removed, the mounting board can be secured inside the enclosure using four M3 button head cap screws (included with the enclosure) and a 5/64" hex key. Each mounting board is 1.5 mm thick. When secured inside the enclosure, the mounting board is 6 mm above the bottom of the enclosure.
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EC2530BB Breadboard Inside EC2530C Enclosure
Several breadboards are available to fit inside the 200 mm x 300 mm and 250 mm x 300 mm enclosures sold above. The breadboards allow the user to add and remove optomechanical components within the enclosures easily and securely.
The MSB1823(/M) is designed to fit inside the EC2030A(R) or EC2030B(R) enclosures. The hole pattern consists of 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) and 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) through-tapped holes, in the same layout as our Mini-Series breadboards. When the breadboard is mounted inside the EC2030A(R) enclosure, the top of the enclosure is 52.3 mm above the top surface of the breadboard; inside the EC2030B(R), the top of the enclosure is 77.3 mm above the top of the breadboard. The bottom of the breadboard is 6 mm above the bottom of the enclosure in both cases. The MSBU1823(/M) is an unanodized breadboard with the same dimensions and hole pattern.
The EC2530BB(/M) is designed to fit inside the EC2530C(R) enclosure. It features a double-density hole pattern of 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) through-tapped holes. When the breadboard is mounted inside the enclosure, the top of the enclosure is 100 mm above the top surface of the breadboard, and the bottom of the breadboard is 6 mm above the bottom of the EC2530C(R) enclosure.
For more details on the hole patterns, see the PDF drawings by clicking on the red Docs icons () below. All the breadboards sold here have four counterbores for M3 cap screws. When the top of the enclosure is removed, the breadboard can be secured to the threaded mounting studs inside the enclosure.
| Item # | MSB1823 | MSBU1823 | EC2530BB | MSB1823/M | MSBU1823/M | EC2530BB/M |
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| Dimensions | ||||||
| Hole Threading and Spacing | 8-32 Taps with 1/2" Spacing and |
1/4"-20 Taps with 1" Spacing, Double Density | M4 Taps with 12.5 mm Spacing and |
M6 Taps with 25 mm Spacing, Double Density | ||
| Distance from Edge to First Hole |
0.54" and 0.53", Two Sides Each | 0.53" on All Sides | 15.0 mm on All Sides | |||
| Number of Counterbored Holes | Four M3 | |||||
| Material | Aluminum Plate | |||||
| Finish | Matte Black Anodized | Unanodized | Matte Black Anodized | Matte Black Anodized | Unanodized | Matte Black Anodized |
Benchtop Electronics Enclosures