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CamdenBoss UL Files

M_B — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:55:37 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by M_B on 11/9/2021 4:55:37 PM

Use this link to access CamdenBoss's UL files for terminal blocks, fuse holders and relay sockets.

(For other products please call the sales office - 0044 1638 716101).

http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/cgifind.new/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.html

Seach on Company Name: Camden Boss (note the space between Camden and Boss!)

Tags: fuseholders, ul, approval, Design Resources, terminal_blocks

New Custom Sized Enclosure Range Launched

M_B — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:49:20 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by M_B on 10/8/2021 4:49:20 AM

CamdenBoss has launched six new enclosure styles manufactured from its flat sheet technology enabling the company to offer customer specific dimensions and other customisation without the normal design costs.

The new 7500 Series offers six distinct design styles in a range of standard colours. The flat sheet technology requires no tooling so customers are not faced with any capital outlay and the simple designs enable CamdenBoss to manufacture enclosures to order quickly and efficiently even in low volumes. The company can also incorporate cut-outs, PCB pillars, LCD windows, LED light-pipes, ventilation and rubber feet, etc. to customer specifications. In addition, design flexibility means that should, for example, a PCB pillar or cut-out need moving or changing, this can be achieved without any cost implications.

The 7510 series features a simple two U-shaped snap together construction and five standard sizes are available from 81 x 71 x 21mm up to 256 x 126 x 56mm (external).

7520 series enclosures also feature two U-shaped snap together halves with one part enabling wall-mounting via flanged sides. Five standard sizes range from 94 x 46 x 21mm up to 244 x 156 x 71mm.

The 7530 series features base and lid construction with four countersink screws used to fasten the lid to base. Five sizes are available from 66 x 66 x 66mm up to 221 x 146 x 46mm.

7540 series surface mount boxes also feature base and lid construction but have a flanged base to enable fixing to any suitable surface. Five sizes encompass 86 x 60 x 21mm up to 210 x 169 x 56mm.

The 7550 series end-panel enclosures offer a four-part snap together construction available in five sizes from 100 x 64 x 21mm up to 252 x 86 x 86mm.

Finally, the 7560 series flanged base enclosures feature snap-together construction with a four-part end panel design. Five standard sizes encompass 156 x 78 x 24mm up to 142 x 236 x 31mm.

With all 7500 series enclosures, customers can also specify the exact dimensions they require with no additional charges.

Manufactured from 3mm HIPS, options include UL-94VO self-extinguishing plastic, ABS or polycarbonate materials, CNC milling (holes, cut-outs, vents, pockets, pillars and windows), and screen printing/membranes/overlays.

Standard colour is black with textured white, silver, granito, light grey and anthracite available, alongside red, green, yellow, orange, blue and purple available in gloss finish. Acrylic capped finishes include carbon fibre, white and black high gloss.

CamdenBoss Ltd is based in the UK and China and provides innovative electromechanical product solutions encompassing PCB terminal blocks, cases, enclosures - standard and customised, racks and cabinets, interface modules, valve regulated lead acid batteries, fuses & fuseholders, LEDs, miniature switches, IC & PLCC sockets and relay bases for the electronics, telecommunications, lighting and electrical industries. The company is BS EN ISO 9001:2000 accredited with many products holding international approvals including VDE, UL, CSA, SEMKO, IMQ etc. CamdenBoss holds 25% of the UK

market for its PCB connector products and exports more than 30% of its production to Europe, the Far East and the USA. CamdenBoss offers competitive pricing and has a single minded focus on customer service. Advanced management systems such as KanBan ensure high stock availability especially for planned call offs.

Tags: enclosure

Minipower and Micropower Now Available

M_B — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:48:57 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by M_B on 10/8/2021 4:48:57 AM

Minipower and Micropower wire to board connectors are now available. Please conact sales@camdenboss.com for more details.

Tags: wtb, w2b, wire_to_board

Custom Design Case Study: iPhone Health Monitor

M_B — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:52:46 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by M_B on 10/7/2021 7:52:46 AM

ithlete is a unique tool to help recreational and competitive sports enthusiasts adjust their training schedule to match the ability of their bodies. Available first as an application for the Apple iPhone and iPod

Touch, ithlete is soon to be available for other smartphones. The application works with a special ECG receiver that picks up and analyses individual heart beats from a chest strap transmitter, of the kind

already worn by many sports enthusiasts. A one-minute test every morning tells the athlete whether to train as normal, go easy or take a rest day so that their body can adapt to training, becoming stronger & fitter

more quickly than they would have done by following an off the shelf training plan.

The system was designed by UK startup HRV Fit Ltd, which wanted to design the custom ECG receiver initially to test the market. After a search of qualified UK suppliers, CamdenBoss was appointed to produce the first few hundred devices using CNC milling for the enclosures.

Having determined strong demand for the product, HRV Fit was looking for a high volume supplier, and thought it would have to change supplier and

go straight to the Far East. Fortunately, though, CamdenBoss was able to use it's presence in Shenzhen to create a smooth transition path to

high volume production and a fully professional moulded design. Both companies are now gearing up to high growth for this unique product over

the coming few years!

Enquiries:

CamdenBoss: Dan Smalley 01638 716101

HRV Fit Ltd: Lindy Wegerif 02380 292872 www.myithlete.com

Tags: ipod, enclosure, protoype, custom_design, Health, medical, iphone, moulding

Quality materials and design flexibility make DIN enclosure popular with the design engineer

M_B — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:57:35 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by M_B on 10/7/2021 6:57:35 AM

CamdenBoss explains how a DIN Rail enclosure system can be adapted to meet almost any conceivable requirement.

Some design changes to DIN Rail enclosure systems have been piecemeal, but to produce a much better product a long hard look is needed at how enclosures are being used and any problems user are encountering.

For example, some users machine ventilation slots into the enclosures to cope with the heat generated by circuitry contained within. This means that the overall strength of the enclosure is compromised. In addition, some also encounter difficulties in mounting pcbs correctly, especially with heavier components such as relays or transformers.

To combat these problems, enclosures should include pcb guides for holding boards firmly in place and moulded screw holes in the base to facilitate mounting pcb with heavy components. With this method, multiple pcbs can be mounted horizontally and vertically.

For those requiring ventilated enclosures, ventilation slots can be incorporated in the tooling to avoid the need for machining by the user. As well as delivering stronger mouldings compared with enclosures with machined slots, this also results in a significant cost reduction for the user. With mass produced products, generally such refinements are not available, except where users are willing to pay a premium for new tooling. This is only really economical for very high volume products, which is not realistic where DIN Rail enclosures are used.

This tooling design also lets enclosures be offered with an extended insulated side wall that can either be ventilated or plain, depending on requirements.

In choosing moulding materials, carefully consider the issue of flame retardancy. Most enclosures on the market are moulded from Noryl and similar materials. Although these materials themselves are UL94V0 flame retardant, mouldings made from them are not flame retarded as the thickness of the side-walls is insufficient. Flame retardancy characteristics are determined by the end thickness of the materials. In most cases, DIN Rail enclosures have walls that are too thin to qualify for full UL94V0 specification.

An alternative is polycarbonate (lexan), which produces mouldings that are fully UL94V0 flame retardant. This is an important consideration for many who mistakenly believe that products moulded from UL94V0 materials are flame retardant.

Polycarbonate also improves the robustness of the moulding, important where heavier components such as relays and transformers are being housed. Also, appearance can be improved with an aesthetically pleasing matt finish.

A fully sealed base, unlike products that use holes, avoids the requirement for insulating pads and reduces assembly costs for users. All tabs on the body can be eliminated to ensure that there are no small lugs that might break off during assembly. Consequently, such an enclosure system combines the convenience of simple snap fit assembly with strength and robustness.

Enclosures can be made with or without a top panel moulded in, which allows versatility. For example, with a top panel moulded in, the enclosure can be screen-printed and then protected with a transport snap-in panel. Alternatively, a label can be mounted between the moulded-in top panel and a snap-in panel. A third option would be to use a snap-in cover without a moulded panel allowing LED indicators to show through or for access to the circuitry within, if required.

If the lowest horizontal PCB slot is used plug-in terminal blocks can be mounted, thereby saving assembly time.

Options should be available for terminations and terminal blocks. Snap-on terminal covers can provide IP20 finger protection while perforated screwdriver and wire entry holes and tabs can let users select only those connections that are required for their application. Terminal covers and snap-in panels should also be provided to the customer specifications in volume quantities.

Spring loaded DIN Rail clips can be snapped open to allow direct chassis-surface mounting adding another level of versatility. In addition, an optional adaptor should be available for mounting the enclosures in legacy 32mm G-style rails or 15mm mini-Din systems.

Other optional features should include alternative materials such as black higher rated RFI and EMI shielding achieved with metallic coatings.

The concept behind such a DIN Rail enclosure should be one of convenience for the user. Nothing should be spared in evaluating the performance of previous generation and competing products to create a versatile and robust product line that genuinely improves the lot of users.

With thoughtful design of tooling and careful selection of moulding materials, a DIN Rail mounting enclosure system can offer flexibility and versatility to users and installers with additional benefits in reduced costs.

Tags: din_rail, control, renewable_energy, enclosure, energy_monitoring

Low quality video showing CMEB clips

M_B — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:03:58 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by M_B on 10/7/2021 6:03:58 AM

I made this video using my web cam which I use for Skype. It's not very good quality but I think it is still clear.

It shows how the black clip on the CMEB and CNMB enclosures can be manipulated to swap from DIN rail mounting to surface moutning, i.e. on a panel or a wall. It's difficult to describe, but a picture paints a thousand words as they say.

www.youtube.com/watch

Tags: din, boss, box, enclosure, rail

New Gel batteries for Solar applications

M_B — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 03:09:21 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by M_B on 10/7/2021 3:09:21 AM

CamdenBoss has launched a new range of maintenance-free gel valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries designed specifically for use in solar panel and similar applications where intermittent charging routines are the norm. The new BES series batteries are spill- and leak-proof and feature a gelled electrolyte with valve regulation to negate the need for addition of electrolyte and ensure maintenance-free operation throughout design life. Gel technology ensures excellent recovery from deep discharge, an ideal characteristic where the battery is continuously charged and discharged while offering improved tolerance to temperature conditions compared with absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries. The batteries also feature low self-discharge to minimise energy wastage. The BES series features the addition of phosphoric acid to improve the battery charging capabilities under poor or sporadic charging routines such as those provided by solar panels. This makes them an ideal choice where such panels are used to provide power away from mains electricity such as signage including road signs, signalling, remote communications and repeater stations, building installations, hybrid power supplies and street and garden lighting.

Available in 6 and 12V versions, the BES series is initially available in 18, 26, 33, 44, 110 and 230Ah versions with additional models to follow. CamdenBoss Ltd is based in the UK and China and provides innovative product solutions encompassing PCB terminal blocks, enclosures – standard and customised, interface modules, valve regulated lead acid batteries, fuses & fuseholders, LEDs, miniature switches, IC & PLCC sockets and relay bases for the electronics, telecommunications, lighting and electrical industries. The company is BS EN ISO 9001:2000 accredited with many products holding international approvals including VDE, UL, CSA, SEMKO, NEMKO, DEMKO, IMQ etc. CamdenBoss holds 25% of the UK market for its PCB connector products and exports more than 30% of its production to Europe, the Far East and the USA. CamdenBoss offers competitive pricing and has a single‑minded focus on customer service. Advanced management systems such as KanBan ensure high stock availability especially for planned call offs. Information from: Stuart Hardinge, CamdenBoss Ltd., 60 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7DE. Tel: +44 (0) 1638 716101, Fax: +44 (0) 1638 716554.Email: sales@camdenboss.com Web site: http://www.camdenboss.com Press information from: Tim Jennings, Marshall Jennings PR Ltd, Wyvols Court, Swallowfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1WY, England. Tel: +44 (0)118 988 0288 Fax: +44 (0)118 988 0388.Email: tim.jennings@mjpr.com Web site: http://www.mjpr.com

Tags: lead, camden, boss, gel, battery, acid, electrolye, supply, panel, power, solar, agm, vrla

Documents

migration.user — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:56:26 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by migration.user on 10/1/2021 5:56:26 PM