# DIN RAIL HOUSING, UPPER, PC, GREY
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/2278513/din-rail-housing-upper-pc-grey
**SKU**: 2278513
**Manufacturer**: PHOENIX CONTACT
**Category**: Automation & Process Control || Process Controllers, Programmers & Indicators || Controllers || Controller Accessories
**Price**: €5.1900
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (04-Feb-2026) |
| Product Range | BC |
| Current Rating | - |
## Datasheet
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
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DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Upper housing part with vents, Installation depth connection technology: 11.1 mm, width: 161.6 mm, height: 89.7 mm, Depth: 54.85 mm, color: light gray (7035)
## Your advantages
Item is from the BC product range
- Conforms to DIN EN 43880
- Tool-free mounting
Available in overall widths from one to nine width units (17.8 mm ... 161.6 mm)
Inflammability class V0 according to UL 94
- Variety of connection technologies
Can be mounted on the DIN rail or the wall
Optional with bus connector for DIN rail mounting
## Key Commercial Data
~~a~~ Packing unit 10 pc Minimum order quantity 10 pc ~~es~~ ~~**Q** Re~~ GTIN 4°046356°299480 ~~FL~~ GTIN 4046356299480 ~~a Qe~~ Weight per Piece (excluding packing) 51.630 g ~~a Qe~~ Custom tariff number 85472000 ~~a Qe~~ Country of origin Germany ~~rs(~~
## Technical data
## Item properties
|Item properties||
|---|---|
|Brief article description|Upper part of housing|
|Type|BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY|
|Order No.|2278513|
|Housing type|DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN
43880|
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
## Technical data
## Item properties
|Housing series|BC|
|---|---|
|Type|Upper housing part with vents|
|Max. IP code to attain|IP20|
|Mounting type|Snap in|
|Connection levels|1 (Both sides)|
|Ventilation openings present|yes|
|Max. number of positions|96 (pitch: 2.5 mm)|
||72 (pitch: 3.5 mm)|
||54 (pitch: 5 mm)|
36 (pitch: 7.5 mm)
Dimensions
|Max. number of positions
96 (pitch: 2.5 mm)
72 (pitch: 3.5 mm)
54 (pitch: 5 mm)
36 (pitch: 7.5 mm)
Dimensions|Max. number of positions
96 (pitch: 2.5 mm)
72 (pitch: 3.5 mm)
54 (pitch: 5 mm)
36 (pitch: 7.5 mm)
Dimensions|
|---|---|
|Width [ w ]
161.6 mm
Height [ h ]
89.7 mm
Depth [ d ]
54.85 mm
~~SSS~~||
|Material data||
|Color (RAL)
light gray (7035)
Flammability rating according to UL 94
V0
Housing material
Polycarbonate
~~SSS~~||
|Ambient conditions||
|Ambient temperature (storage/transport)
-40 °C ... 70 °C
Ambient temperature (assembly)
-5 °C ... 100 °C
Ambient temperature (operation)
-40 °C ... 100 °C (depending on power dissipation)
Relative humidity (storage/transport)
95 %
~~SSS~~||
|PCB data||
|Number of PCB holders
18
PCB thickness
1.8 mm
Mounting position
parallel to the DIN rail
Type of PCB mount
Latching
~~SSS~~||
|Mechanical strength/tumbling barrel||
|Specification
IEC 60068-2-31:2008-05
Height of fall
50 cm
Number of drop cycles
50
~~SS~~||
|Vibration test||
|Specification|IEC 60068-2-6:2007-12|
|Frequency|10 - 150 - 10 Hz|
|Sweep speed|1 octave/min|
|Amplitude|0.15 mm (10 - 58.1 Hz)|
|Acceleration|2g (58.1 - 150 Hz)|
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
## Technical data
Vibration test
|Specification|IEC 60068-2-27:2008-02|
|---|---|
|Pulse shape|Half-sine|
|Acceleration|15g|
|Shock duration|11 ms|
|Number of shocks per direction|3|
|Test directions|X-, Y- and Z-axis (pos. and neg.)|
Test for assessing the risk of fire (glow wire)
Specification DIN EN 60695-2-11 (VDE 0471-2-11):2014-11 Temperature 850 °C Time of exposure 30 s ~~_————~~ Degrees of protection provided by housings (IP code) Specification IEC 60529:1989-11 + AMD 1:1999-11 + AMD 2:2013-08 Result, degree of protection, IP code IP20 ~~es~~ General information Type of note Assembly instruction: Note Refer to the data sheet for the range in the download area. ~~ee~~ Packaging information Type of packaging packed in cardboard Pieces per package 10 Denomination packing units Pcs. Outer packaging type Carton ~~SSS-——]——~~ Standards and regulations Flammability rating according to UL 94 V0
Environmental Product Compliance China RoHS Environmentally friendly use period: unlimited = EFUP-e No hazardous substances above threshold values ~~es~~
Drawings
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
Dimensional drawing
## Classifications
## eCl@ss
|eCl@ss 4.0|eCl@ss 4.0|27180400|
|---|---|---|
|eCl@ss 4.1|eCl@ss 4.1|27180400|
|eCl@ss 5.0|eCl@ss 5.0|27180500|
|eCl@ss 5.1|eCl@ss 5.1|27180500|
|eCl@ss 6.0|eCl@ss 6.0|27180800|
|eCl@ss 7.0|eCl@ss 7.0|27182702|
|eCl@ss 8.0|eCl@ss 8.0|27182702|
|eCl@ss 9.0|eCl@ss 9.0|27182702|
## ETIM
|ETIM 2.0|ETIM 2.0|EC001031|
|---|---|---|
|ETIM 3.0|ETIM 3.0|EC001031|
|ETIM 4.0|ETIM 4.0|EC001031|
|ETIM 5.0|ETIM 5.0|EC001031|
|ETIM 6.0|ETIM 6.0|EC001031|
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
## Classifications
## ETIM
|ETIM 7.0|EC001031|
|---|---|
|UNSPSC||
|UNSPSC 6.01|31261501|
|UNSPSC 7.0901|31261501|
|UNSPSC 11|31261501|
|UNSPSC 12.01|31261501|
|UNSPSC 13.2|31261501|
|UNSPSC 18.0|31261501|
|UNSPSC 19.0|31261501|
|UNSPSC 20.0|31261501|
|UNSPSC 21.0|31261501|
## Approvals
## Approvals
## Approvals
UL Recognized / EAC
Ex Approvals
## Approval details
> UL Recognized http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 240868 EAC B.01742 ~~ee~~ Accessories Accessories
Fiber optic
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
## Accessories
Fiber optic - HS LC-V-D3/ R2XC1-5,08 - 2202311
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the BC housing range (housing must be processed)
## Fiber optic - HS LC-V-D3/ R3XC1-5,08 - 2202312
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the BC housing range (housing must be processed)
## Necessary add-on products
## PCB terminal block - MKDSN 1,5/ 2 HT BK - 1985849
PCB terminal block, nominal current: 13.5 A, rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², pitch: 5 mm, number of positions: 2, connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, mounting: THR soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, color: black, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm. This article can be soldered in the reflow furnace together with SMD components.
## PCB terminal block - MKDSN 2,5/ 3 HT BK - 1985933
PCB terminal block, nominal current: 16 A, rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Nominal cross section: 2.5 mm², pitch: 5 mm, number of positions: 3, connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, mounting: THR soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, color: black, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm. This article can be soldered in the reflow furnace together with SMD components.
## PCB terminal block - MKDS 1,5/ 3 - 1715035
PCB terminal block, nominal current: 17.5 A, rated voltage (III/2): 400 V, Nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², pitch: 5 mm, number of positions: 3, connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm. The article can be aligned to create different nos. of positions!
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
## Accessories
PCB terminal block - MKDSN 2,5/ 3 - 1890976
PCB terminal block, nominal current: 24 A, rated voltage (III/2): 400 V, Nominal cross section: 2.5 mm², pitch: 5 mm, number of positions: 3, connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm. The article can be aligned to create different nos. of positions!
## PCB terminal block - MKKDSH 3/ 3 - 1721346
PCB terminal block, nominal current: 24 A, rated voltage (III/2): 400 V, Nominal cross section: 2.5 mm², pitch: 5 mm, number of positions: 3, connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 5 mm. The article can be aligned to create different nos. of positions!
## PCB terminal block - GMKDS 1,5/ 2 - 1717020
PCB terminal block, nominal current: 17.5 A, rated voltage (III/2): 630 V, Nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², pitch: 7.5 mm, number of positions: 2, connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm. The article can be aligned to create different nos. of positions! « PCB terminal block base - GMKDSP 3/ 2 - 1732021 PCB terminal block, nominal current: 24 A, rated voltage (III/2): 630 V, Nominal cross section: 2.5 mm², pitch: 7.5 mm, number of positions: 2, connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 5 mm. The article can be aligned to create different nos. of positions! ~~eo~~ PCB terminal block - SPTA 1/ 8-3,5 - 1752162 PCB terminal block, nominal current: 9 A, rated voltage (III/2): 200 V, Nominal cross section: 1 mm², pitch: 3.5 mm, number of positions: 8, connection method: Push-in spring connection, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 65 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
## Accessories
PCB terminal block - SPTA 1/ 6-5,0 - 1752256
PCB terminal block, nominal current: 9 A, rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Nominal cross section: 1 mm², pitch: 5 mm, number of positions: 6, connection method: Push-in spring connection, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB ~~=~~ connection direction: 65 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm PCB terminal block - FK-MPT 0,5/ 8-3,5-H - 1928822 PCB terminal block, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 250 V, Nominal cross section: 0.5 mm², pitch: 3.5 mm, number of positions: 8, connection method: Push-in spring connection, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB ~~=~~ connection direction: 0 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 4 mm PCB terminal block - FK-MPT 0,5/ 8-ST-3,5 - 1913989 PCB connector, nominal current: 4 A, rated voltage (III/2): 250 V, Nominal cross section: 0.5 mm², number of positions: 8, pitch: 3.5 mm, connection method: Push-in spring connection, color: green, contact surface: Tin ~~=~~ PCB terminal block - PTSA 0,5/11-2,5-Z - 1990096 PCB terminal block, nominal current: 2 A, rated voltage (III/2): 250 V, Nominal cross section: 0.5 mm², pitch: 2.5 mm, number of positions: 11, connection method: Push-in spring connection, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 45 °, color: green, Pin layout: Zigzag pinning M, Solder pin [P]: 3.6 mm. Offset soldering legs, two-rowed ~~el~~ PCB terminal block - PTSA 0,5/11-2,5-F - 1989832 PCB terminal block, nominal current: 2 A, rated voltage (III/2): 250 V, Nominal cross section: 0.5 mm², pitch: 2.5 mm, number of positions: 11, connection method: Push-in spring connection, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 45 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.6 mm. Soldering legs in front area, one-rowed ~~ell~~ 01/03/2020 Page 8 / 10
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
## Accessories
PCB terminal block - PTS 1,5/ 6-5,0-H - 1792902
PCB terminal block, nominal current: 16 A, rated voltage (III/2): 400 V, Nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², pitch: 5 mm, number of positions: 6, connection method: Push-in spring connection, mounting: Wave soldering, conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 2.5 mm ~~—~~ PCB terminal block - PT 1,5/ 6-5,0-H - 1935200 PCB terminal block, nominal current: 17.5 A, rated voltage (III/2): 400 V, Nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², pitch: 5 mm, number of positions: 6, connection method: Screw connection with wire protector, mounting: Wave soldering, ~~=~~ conductor/PCB connection direction: 0 °, color: green, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm PCB terminal block - PT 1,5/ 6-PH-5,0 - 1755622 PCB connector, nominal current: 10 A, rated voltage (III/2): 400 V, Nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 6, pitch: 5 mm, connection method: Screw connection with tension sleeve, color: green, contact surface: ~~me~~ Tin Pin strip - PST 1,3/ 6-5,0 - 1933228 Pin strip, nominal current: 12 A, rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Nominal cross section: 1.5 mm², number of positions: 6, pitch: 5 mm, color: black, contact surface: Tin, mounting: THR soldering, Pin layout: Linear pinning, solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm, The maximum current depends on the plug used. The lower of the two current values apply for plug and pin strip. The pin strip is made of highly temperature resistant plastic and is thus suitable for the reflow process. ~~wi~~
Housing cover - BC 161,6 DKL S TRANS - 2278542
Installation component housing, Transparent hinged cover, Including insertion plate, width: 161.6 mm, height: 45 mm, color: transparent/light gray (7035)
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## Upper part of housing - BC 161,6 OT U11 KMGY - 2278513
## Accessories
Housing cover - BC 161,6 DKL R KMGY - 2278539
Installation component housing, Cover, width: 161.6 mm, height: 45 mm, Depth: 8 mm, color: light gray (7035) ~~GQ~~ Additional products Filler plugs - BC 53,6 BS U11 KMGY - 2896225 DIN rail housing for use in distribution boards in accordance with DIN 43880, Filler plug for unoccupied terminal points, width: 53.6 mm, Depth: 11.05 mm, color: light gray (7035) ~~a~~ Phoenix Contact 2020 © - all rights reserved http://www.phoenixcontact.com
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