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Questions tagged [panel-mounting]

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Smallest connector to substitute DB-25 port? (re: can't fit DB-25 on panel)

I have an extremely small x86 PC ("weeCee x86") and it doesn't have room on the front or rear panels for the traditional DB-25 connector. I'm planning to wire bodge wires to the SOM module for the parallel port, but I'm looking for the smallest…
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Is it necessary to provide surge suppressor to every control relay?

We have a motor control centre installed in garage for a commercial outlet. The MCC has a SMC-Flex ( Low voltage soft starter). The control relays (700 HA33) are connected to the SMC control terminals. Most of the time the control relays connected…
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How to use panel-mount connectors where the nut goes on the inside of the panel

Some panel-mount controls have the nut on the outside of the panel, like this: Other panel-mount controls have the nut on the inside of the panel, like this: With the nut on the outside, I first solder everything while it is outside of the project…
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Best practice for adding Resistor to PLC cabinet

My Micro-step drive and PLC need a simple resistor network between their i/o ports.The optocouplers in the stepper drive have a max input current of 15mA, while the controller needs to output at least 20mA to give valid signals. The circuit below…
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Looking for a 3 button selector set of buttons that can be panel mounted

I've implemented tactile button solutions using a PCBA and microcontroller, but I would like to find an off the shelf module that has three buttons that allows the user to select one of three inputs. These inputs would go to a microcontroller, but…
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Best way to interface panel mount buttons as this one

I need to work on a panel for an industrial product. The idea is that the signals from these buttons go to a PCB with an MCU which then communicates with a central MCU about the state of these buttons. Previously i have worked with buttons which are…
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Connector identification; how to case mount

I have these connectors and need to case-mount the female part of the pair. I've been trying to find out their mfg/part no so that I can look at the spec to figure out how to mount it.m, but no luck. The drawing below is my best attempt to show the…
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What do people use to mount PIR sensors, cameras etc. - stand offs?

Asking here because I am struggling to figure out what people use to mount their Raspberry PI modules for instance a PIR sensor or a camera. They all come with tiny holes and I am not sure how to mount/attach these. I want to attached the PIR sensor…
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How to mount a small speaker inside a plastic case?

I'd like to mount a small 8W speaker inside a 3D printed plastic casing, and I'm looking into possible mounting options. However, I see quite a few problems. Speaker could shake out from it's position, stress the PCB, stress the wires that connect…
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Panel mount micro USB extension cables: how do they work?

I need to expose the usb port on an arduino pro micro to the outside of a project box. I've been looking for some sort of panel mount extension cable, and all I've been able to find are ones that look like this: I'm confused about why the middle of…
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What does the term 10GA CT-PT means for a CT-PT wiring?

We have a MCC in our garage of commercial outlet facility. The bucket with the metering unit needs to be configured with the GE-PQM 2 (Power Quality Meter),and CTs and PTs are required to provide the signal to current and voltage inputs to the meter…
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Can a normal USB C panel mount socket be used to receive USB PD?

I'm building a lamp that has (up to) three wall-mounted units connected to a central control box. Each one gets three low-voltage control signal wires and 12V 3A DC power. I'm figuring that a USB PD cable is going to be best for this, just for…
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Looking for a dc 2pin connector with latch

I'm looking for a pair of connectors with following features. about 10V rating (no high voltage) 5A 2 pins latch which will prevent from accidential unplug panel mount I want to mount the socket on alluminium scheet. I dig through internet, but…
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How do I attach an IC chip to a DIN rail?

I am using a 74AHCT125N to shift up voltage of pwm signal. The problem we are having is how to attach this chip to DIN rail. We were thinking of using a DIN rail mounted PCB. I am looking for solutions, suggestions other than that? Thank you very…
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