The 1598BBK is a flame retardant ABS clam shell instrument enclosure in black from the 1598 series, a desktop instrument case suited to mounting printed circuit boards. Its near-square 134 x 135 mm footprint and 51 mm depth give designers more internal height (45.50 mm) than the 35 mm-deep sizes.
It is molded from flame retardant ABS with a UL94 V-0 rating and a matte textured finish, and it is designed to meet IP54. The halves are secured with M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm Phillips machine screws threaded into tapped integral brass bushings, which suits applications with repeated assembly and disassembly. Front and rear panels are 1.6 mm (0.064") brushed aluminum (alloy 5052-H32, SPV coating on one side) with protective paper on one side. The purchased assembly includes the top and bottom covers, front and end aluminum panels, 2 cover screws and 4 rubber feet.
The series table lists 5.28 in (134 mm) long, 5.31 in (135 mm) wide and 2.01 in (51 mm) deep; the part page lists 5.3 in x 5.3 in x 2 in (135 mm x 135 mm x 51 mm), and the drawing shows 134.30 mm [5.287 in] x 135.20 mm [5.323 in] x 51.00 mm [2.008 in] overall. Inside, the box measures 123.30 mm [4.854 in] x 125.90 mm [4.957 in] x 45.50 mm [1.791 in], with a maximum P.C. board size of 122.30 mm [4.815 in] x 122.04 mm [4.805 in]. Shipping weight is 0.53 lbs (0.24 kg).
For board mounting there are two sets of vertical 1.5 mm (0.062") PC board guides molded into the front and rear of the case halves, integral horizontal PC card mounts on Eurocard centers, and 6 PCB bosses of 3.51 mm diameter. The standoffs take #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws, not included (order 1598ATS100). Replacement cover screws are 1591MS100 and aluminum end panels are 1598PLB-AL.
The 1598BBK is RoHS and REACH compliant and ships shrink wrapped. Its grey twin is 1598BGY, and a black EMI/RFI shielded version is 1598RBBK.
| Type | Instrument Case |
| Series | 1598 ABS Plastic Instrument Enclosures (ABS clam shell body with end panels) |
| Included | Top and bottom cover, front and end aluminum panels, 2 cover screws, 4 rubber feet |
| P.C. Board | Not supplied; aligned on bosses |
| Description | Plastic instrument case, flame retardant version |
| Solid Models | STEP or IGES |
| Factory Modification | Milling, drilling, printing etc. available from the factory |
| Rubber Feet Replacement | 1421T2 (pkg 24) |
| Replacement Cover Screws | 1591MS100 (pkg 100) [M3 - 0.5 x 10 mm] |
| Plastic End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLBBK |
| Aluminum End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLB-AL |
| EMI/RFI Shielded Equivalent (Black) | 1598RBBK |
| Inner Box Width | 125.90 mm [4.957 in] |
| Inner Box Height | 45.50 mm [1.791 in] |
| Inner Box Length | 123.30 mm [4.854 in] |
| Series Table Depth | 2.01 in (51 mm) |
| Series Table Width | 5.31 in (135 mm) |
| Series Table Length | 5.28 in (134 mm) |
| Max. P.C. Board Width | 122.3 mm |
| Max. P.C. Board Length | 122.04 mm |
| Overall Width (Drawing) | 135.20 mm [5.323 in] |
| Nominal Size (L X W X H) | 5.3 in x 5.3 in x 2 in (135 mm x 135 mm x 51 mm) |
| Overall Height (Drawing) | 51.00 mm [2.008 in] |
| Overall Length (Drawing) | 134.30 mm [5.287 in] |
| PCB Distance From End Panel | .50 mm [.020 in] |
| PCB Distance From Inner Wall | 1.93 mm [.076 in] |
| Front/Rear Panel Viewing Area | 123.70 mm [4.870 in] x 42.50 mm [1.673 in] |
| Maximum P.C. Board Size (Drawing) | 122.30 mm [4.815 in] x 122.04 mm [4.805 in] |
| UPC | 623980794655 |
| UNSPSC | 39121301 |
| Packaging Type | Shrink wrap |
| Shipping Weight | 0.53 lbs (0.24 kg) |
| Color | Black |
| Finish | Matte textured |
| Material | ABS Plastic |
| Flame Rating | UL94 V-0 |
| PC Board Guides | Two sets of vertical 1.5 mm (0.062") guides molded into front and rear of case halves |
| Front/Rear Panels | 1.6 mm (0.064") brushed aluminum, alloy 5052-H32, SPV coating / protective paper on one side |
| Enclosure Fastening | M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm (0.39") Phillips machine screws into tapped integral brass bushings |
| PCB Mounting Bosses | 6 x 3.51 mm [.138 in] dia |
| PCB Standoff Screws | #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm), not included; order 1598ATS100 (pkg 100) |
| Horizontal PC Card Mounts | Integral, on Eurocard centers |
| IP Rating | IP54 (designed to meet IP54) |
| Chemical Resistance | Some chemicals can damage or weaken plastic; the manufacturer advises against acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, thread-locking compounds, cutting or tapping fluid, water detection paste, anti-seize paste, strong solvents or cleaners, and some greases and oils |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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Yes. It is the flame retardant version, molded from ABS with a UL94 V-0 rating.
The maximum P.C. board size is 122.30 mm [4.815 in] x 122.04 mm [4.805 in]. The board is not supplied.
The drawing shows 134.30 mm [5.287 in] x 135.20 mm [5.323 in] x 51.00 mm [2.008 in]; the series table lists 5.28 in (134 mm) x 5.31 in (135 mm) x 2.01 in (51 mm).
No. The standoffs require #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws; order 1598ATS100 (pack of 100).
Yes. The halves use M3 machine screws threaded into brass bushings, which the manufacturer describes as suited to repetitive assembly and disassembly.
It is designed to meet IP54.
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