The 1598RABK is the smallest shielded model in the 1598R family: a black, desktop instrument case for engineers who need to house a printed circuit board and keep RF noise in check. Each molded half is masked and sprayed inside with an RFI/EMI copper conductive coating, for which the coating manufacturer specifies more than 75 dB of attenuation from 1 MHz to 1 GHz.
The shell is molded from flame retardant ABS carrying a UL94 V-0 flammability rating, is designed to meet IP54, and is finished in matte textured black. Front and rear panels are 1.6 mm (0.064") brushed aluminum in alloy 5052-H32 with a protective coating on one side. The dashed viewing area on each panel measures 81.90 x 26.50 mm.
The series ordering table gives this case as 156.5 mm long, 93 mm wide and 35 mm deep, matching the drawing's overall 156.50 x 93.40 x 35.00 mm. Inside, the box is 145.70 x 84.38 x 29.50 mm and accepts a board up to 144.60 x 80.67 mm, located on four 3.51 mm bosses, while molded 1.5 mm (0.062") guides front and rear accept vertical boards. Note that the part page lists a different nominal size (201 x 135 x 51 mm); check the drawing before machining.
Case halves close with M3 Phillips machine screws into tapped brass bushings, so the 1598RABK can be opened and reassembled repeatedly. The purchased assembly includes top and bottom covers, the aluminum panels, 2 cover screws and 4 rubber feet; the PCB itself is not supplied.
| Color | Black (matte textured) |
| Description | enclosure - plastic |
| Model Family | 1598A Instrument Case (Black EMI/RFI Shielded) |
| Product Type | Instrument enclosure, EMI/RFI Shielded |
| Short Description | SHLDD INSTR CASE PLASTIC |
| Inner Box Width | 84.38 mm [3.322 in] |
| Inner Box Height | 29.50 mm [1.161 in] |
| Inner Box Length | 145.70 mm [5.736 in] |
| Depth (Ordering Table) | 35 mm |
| Width (Ordering Table) | 93 mm |
| Length (Ordering Table) | 156.5 mm |
| Overall Width (Drawing) | 93.40 mm [3.677 in] |
| Nominal Size (L X W X H) | 7.9 in x 5.3 in x 2 in (201 mm x 135 mm x 51 mm) |
| Overall Height (Drawing) | 35.00 mm [1.378 in] |
| Overall Length (Drawing) | 156.50 mm [6.161 in] |
| Front/Rear Panel Viewing Area | 81.90 mm [3.224 in] x 26.50 mm [1.043 in] |
| Black Plastic Panels | 1598PLABK |
| PCB Screws (Pkg 100) | 1598ATS100 [#6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm)] |
| Rubber Feet (Pkg 24) | 1421T2 |
| Related Unshielded Versions | 1598ABK (black, aluminum panels), 1598AGY (grey, aluminum panels), 1598ASGY and 1598ASGYPBK (GPABS UL94-HB) |
| Extra Aluminum Panels (Pair) | 1598PLA-AL |
| Cover Screws (Pkg 100) For FR-ABS | 1591MS100 [M3 - 0.5 x 10 mm] |
| UPC | 623980796499 |
| UNSPSC | 39121301 |
| Part Number | 1598RABK |
| P.C. Board | Not supplied |
| P.C. Card Standoffs | Molded into top and bottom half; require #6 x 1/4" (6.4 mm) screws, part number 1598ATS100 (Pkg 100) |
| PCB Mounting Bosses | 4 x ø3.51 mm [.138 in]; P.C. board aligned on bosses |
| Max. P.C. Board Width | 144.6 mm |
| Max. P.C. Board Length | 80.67 mm |
| Vertical P.C. Board Guides | Two sets, 1.5 mm (0.062"), molded into case halves front and rear |
| Horizontal P.C. Card Mounts | Integral, on Eurocard centers |
| PCB Distance From End Panel | 0.50 mm [.020 in] |
| PCB Distance From Inner Wall | 1.86 mm [.073 in] |
| Maximum P.C. Board Size (Drawing) | 144.60 mm [5.693 in] x 80.67 mm [3.176 in] |
| Packaging Type | Shrink wrap |
| Shipping Weight | 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg) |
| Material | ABS Plastic, flame retardant |
| Shielding | Interior of each enclosure half masked and sprayed with RFI/EMI copper conductive coating |
| CAD Models | Solid models available in STEP or IGES |
| Case Fastening | M3 x 0.5 x 10 mm (0.39") Phillips machine screws threaded into tapped integral brass bushings |
| Factory Modification | Milling, drilling, printing etc. available from factory |
| Included In Assembly | Top and bottom cover, front and end aluminum panels, 2 cover screws, 4 rubber feet |
| Front And Rear Panels | 1.6 mm (0.064") brushed aluminum, alloy 5052-H32, protective paper / SPV coating on one side |
| Shielding Attenuation | More than 75 dB from 1 MHz to 1 GHz (coating manufacturer specification) |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Flame Rating | UL94 V-0 |
| Chemical Resistance | Avoid acetone, ketones, ethers, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, thread-locking compounds, cutting/tapping fluid, strong solvents; use plastic-safe cleaners |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| REACH Compliant | Yes |
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The series ordering table lists 156.5 mm long x 93 mm wide x 35 mm deep. The drawing gives 156.50 mm [6.161 in] x 93.40 mm [3.677 in] x 35.00 mm [1.378 in] overall, and the part page lists a nominal size of 7.9 in x 5.3 in x 2 in (201 mm x 135 mm x 51 mm).
The maximum P.C. board size is 144.60 mm [5.693 in] x 80.67 mm [3.176 in], aligned on 4 bosses of 3.51 mm diameter. The inner box measures 145.70 mm [5.736 in] x 84.38 mm [3.322 in] x 29.50 mm [1.161 in]. The board is not supplied.
The inside of each enclosure half is masked and sprayed with a copper conductive coating. The coating manufacturer specifies an attenuation of more than 75 dB from 1 MHz to 1 GHz.
The purchased assembly includes the top and bottom cover, front and end aluminum panels (alloy 5052-H32, coating on one side), 2 cover screws and 4 rubber feet.
Yes. It is molded from flame retardant ABS rated UL94 V-0 and is designed to meet IP54.
The ordering table lists 1598PLA-AL as the extra aluminum panel pair (no tilt bail kit is listed for this size). The drawing also lists black plastic panels 1598PLABK, rubber feet 1421T2 (Pkg 24), cover screws 1591MS100 and PCB screws 1598ATS100.
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