1598GSGYPBK is a light gray general purpose ABS instrument case supplied with black plastic end panels instead of aluminum. The two-tone, all-plastic design and 3 in nominal height make it a fit for designers housing taller circuit assemblies in a desktop case without machining metal panels.
It measures 9.8 in x 6.3 in x 3 in (249 mm x 160 mm x 76 mm) nominal, or 249.70 x 159.00 x 75.00 mm per the drawing. Inside there is 239.50 mm x 149.14 mm of floor space and 68.00 mm of height, and the maximum P.C. board is 238.50 mm x 143.57 mm. The end panel area is 151.00 mm x 69.50 mm with a 145.90 mm x 67.00 mm viewing area.
The body is GPABS rated UL94 HB. Its halves close with self tapping screws into plastic standoffs, which the series notes is not recommended for repeated assembly and disassembly; replacement #4 x 5/8" (15.9 mm) screws are 1591TS100.
1598GSGYPBK is designed to meet IP54, is RoHS and REACH compliant, and ships shrink wrapped at 1.06 lbs (0.48 kg). Spare black plastic panels are 1598PLGBK and tilt bail kit 1598TH1 fits this size.
| Purchased Assembly Includes | Top and bottom cover, black plastic end panels, 2 cover screws, 4 rubber feet |
| Type | Instrument Case |
| Color | Light Gray |
| Series | 1598 Series ABS Plastic Instrument Enclosures (ABS Clam Shell Body w/ End Panels) |
| Version | Gen. Purpose (Gray Enclosure w/ Black Plastic Panels) |
| Description | enclosure - plastic |
| Part Number | 1598GSGYPBK |
| Case Size Code | 1598G |
| Short Description | GPABS CASE C/W PLSTC ENDS |
| Inner Box Width | 149.14 mm [5.872 in] |
| Inner Box Height | 68.00 mm [2.677 in] |
| Inner Box Length | 239.50 mm [9.429 in] |
| Depth (Series Table) | 2.95 in (75 mm) |
| Width (Series Table) | 6.26 in (159 mm) |
| Front/Rear Panel Size | 151.00 mm x 69.50 mm [5.945 in x 2.736 in] |
| Length (Series Table) | 9.84 in (250 mm) |
| Overall Width (Drawing) | 159.00 mm [6.260 in] |
| Nominal Size (L X W X H) | 9.8 in x 6.3 in x 3 in (249 mm x 160 mm x 76 mm) |
| Overall Height (Drawing) | 75.00 mm [2.953 in] |
| Overall Length (Drawing) | 249.70 mm [9.831 in] |
| Front/Rear Panel Viewing Area | 145.90 mm x 67.00 mm [5.744 in x 2.638 in] |
| Front/Rear Panel Thickness (Drawing) | 1.65 mm [.065 in] |
| Tilt Bail Kit | 1598TH1 |
| PCB Screws (Pkg 100) | 1598ATS100 [#6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm)] |
| Rubber Feet (Pkg 24) | 1421T2 |
| Plastic End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLGBK |
| Aluminum End Panels (Pair) | 1598PLG-AL |
| Replacement Cover Screws (Pkg 100) | 1591TS100 [#4 x 5/8" (15.9 mm)] for 1598 GPABS |
| UPC | 623980323091 |
| UNSPSC | 39121301 |
| P.C. Card Standoffs | Molded into top and bottom half; require #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws, not included (order 1598ATS100) |
| P.C. Board Alignment | P.C. board aligned on bosses (board not supplied) |
| Max. P.C. Board Width (Mm) | 238.5 |
| Vertical P.C. Board Guides | Two sets of vertical 1.5 mm (0.062") guides molded into front and rear of case halves |
| Horizontal P.C. Card Mounts | Integral, on Eurocard centers |
| Max. P.C. Board Length (Mm) | 143.57 |
| PCB Distance From End Panel | 0.50 mm [.020 in] |
| PCB Distance From Inner Wall | 2.79 mm [.110 in] |
| Maximum P.C. Board Size (Drawing) | 238.50 mm x 143.57 mm [9.390 in x 5.652 in] |
| CAD Models | Solid models available in STEP or IGES |
| Factory Modification | Milling, drilling, printing etc. |
| Flame Retardant, Gray | 1598GGY |
| General Purpose, Gray | 1598GSGY |
| Black EMI/RFI Shielded | 1598RGBK |
| Flame Retardant, Black | 1598GBK |
| General Purpose, Gray W/ Black Plastic Panels | 1598GSGYPBK |
| Packaging Type | shrink wrap |
| Shipping Weight | 1.06 lbs (0.48 kg) |
| Material | ABS Plastic |
| ABS Grade | General purpose ABS (not flame retardant), GPABS |
| Body Style | Clam shell (top and bottom cover halves) with end panels |
| End Panels | Black plastic |
| Cover Fastening | Self tapping screws threaded into plastic standoffs (#4 x 5/8" (15.9 mm)); not recommended for repeated assembly and disassembly |
| IP Rating | IP54 (designed to meet IP54) |
| Flame Rating | UL94 HB |
| Chemical Resistance | Some chemicals can damage or weaken plastic; avoid acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, thread locking compounds, cutting/tapping fluid, water detection and anti-seize paste, strong solvents and some greases and oils |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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Black plastic end panels. The same case with aluminum panels is 1598GSGY.
The drawing gives an inner box height of 68.00 mm (2.677 in).
UL94 HB; it is molded from general purpose ABS.
The shipping weight is 1.06 lbs (0.48 kg).
#6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws, part 1598ATS100 (100-pack), which are not included.
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