DIN 3 Rail with Angled Bracket. Mount terminal blocks, power supplies, relays, and other control and distribution devices on walls and other flat surfaces and in enclosures. DIN 3 is the most commonly used rail.
How wide is a DIN?
Standard DIN Rails are available in 35mm (7.5 and 15mm deep), 32mm and 15mm widths and are supplied in 1 m (3'3") and 2 m (6'6”) lengths.
Why is it called DIN rail?
History of the DIN Rail It doesn't actually have anything to do with the mechanical function of the hardware. Instead, DIN stands for Deutsche Institut fur Normung, which translates loosely as “German Institute for Standards.”25 Nov 2020
What is meant by DIN rail?
DIN rails are the metal rails inside an electrical enclosure that are used to mount circuit breakers and other types of electrical equipment. Although DIN rails have a relatively simple design, they're extremely important for the installation, maintenance and operation of electrical equipment.25 Nov 2020
What is another name for DIN rail?
Top hat rail IEC/EN 60715 The rail is known as the TS35 rail in the USA.
Are DIN rails grounded?
Ground terminal blocks mechanically and electrically connect wires to the DIN rail by using a metal clamping bar. In this way, the DIN rail can function as a ground bus bar. They accommodate a full range of wire sizes from 30AWG to 3/0 AWG (0.5mm² to 70mm² wire cross section).3 May 2021
How do you mount things to DIN rail?
To mount it on the DIN rail, you simply seat the bottom of the clip into the bottom channel of the rail, and press in and up slightly until it clicks into place. For other systems like the CL200, the DIN rail clips install directly to the chassis.13 May 2021