The 1590Z160BK is the textured black version of the square 1590Z160 diecast aluminum enclosure, powder painted inside and out. It gives system builders a black, watertight housing with a 160 x 160 mm footprint for electronics deployed outdoors or in wet areas.

Its diecast aluminum alloy box and lid close with two piece tongue and groove construction and a replaceable one piece silicone rubber gasket (rated -40C to +150C / -40F to 302F) that ships loose inside. The lid is secured by four recessed M6 - 1.0 x 35mm stainless steel screws which are self-captivating and thread on first installation; use 15-17 lbf.in (150-170 cN.m).

Overall dimensions are 160 x 160 mm (6.30 x 6.30 in) with a 90 mm (3.54 in) total depth and a 20 mm (0.79 in) lid depth. The drawing shows 149.03 x 149.01 mm inside and 81.70 mm inside depth; the maximum P.C. board size is 143.69 x 148.46 mm. The internal mounting shelf supports the optional 1590Z160PL steel inner panel.

The 1590Z160BK is rated IP68, NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12 & 13 and IK08 per IEC62262; it is cUL and UL listed (file #E65324), RoHS and REACH compliant. It ships with the box, lid, silicone gasket, 4 cover screws and 4 ground screws with washers, at a shipping weight of 3.31 lbs (1.50 kg). Customers should conduct their own testing to determine suitability for any specific application.