# DIN RAIL HOUSING, UPPER, POLYAMIDE, GRY
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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/2278940/din-rail-housing-upper-polyamide-gry
**SKU**: 2278940
**Manufacturer**: PHOENIX CONTACT
**Category**: Automation & Process Control || Process Controllers, Programmers & Indicators || Controllers || Controller Accessories
**Price**: €1.7700
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 57 days (indicative)
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (04-Feb-2026) |
| Product Range | ME |
| Current Rating | - |
## Datasheet
📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:3260481/)
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## Upper part of housing - ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY - 2278940
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DIN rail housing, Upper housing part for PCB terminal blocks with screw connection, width: 17.6 mm, height: 99 mm, Depth: 45.85 mm, color: light gray (7035)
## Your advantages
Item is from the ME product range
- Tool-free mounting
Available in overall widths from 12.5 mm to 90 mm, modular extension is possible
Inflammability class V0 according to UL 94
- Variety of connection technologies
- Can be mounted on the DIN rail
Optional bus connector that is either integrated or mounted on the DIN rail
## Key Commercial Data
|Key Commercial Data||
|---|---|
|Packing unit|10 pc|
|Minimum order quantity|10 pc|
|GTIN||
|GTIN|4046356328753|
|Weight per Piece (excluding packing)|12.100 g|
|Custom tariff number|85472000|
|Country of origin|Germany|
|Note|Made to Order (non-returnable)|
## Technical data
## Item properties
|Item properties||
|---|---|
|Brief article description|Upper part of housing|
|Type|ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY|
|Order No.|2278940|
|Housing type|DIN rail housing|
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## Upper part of housing - ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY - 2278940
## Technical data
## Item properties
||Type|Upper housing part for PCB terminal blocks with screw connection|
|---|---|---|
||Max. IP code to attain|IP20|
||Mounting type|Latching with lower housing part|
||Connection levels|2 (Both sides)|
||Max. number of positions|16 (pitch: 3.5 mm)|
|||12 (pitch: 5 mm)|
|Dimensions|||
|Width [ w ]
17.6 mm
Height [ h ]
99 mm
Depth [ d ]
45.85 mm
Depth from base support surface [d]
38.5 mm
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|Material data|||
|Color (RAL)
light gray (7035)
Flammability rating according to UL 94
V0
Housing material
Polyamide
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|Ambient conditions|||
|Ambient temperature (storage/transport)
-40 °C ... 55 °C
Ambient temperature (assembly)
-5 °C ... 100 °C
Ambient temperature (operation)
-40 °C ... 105 °C (depending on power dissipation)
Relative humidity (storage/transport)
80 %
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|PCB data|||
|Number of PCB holders
1
PCB thickness
1.4 mm ... 1.8 mm
Mounting position
Vertical (horizontal DIN rail)
Type of PCB mount
Latching
General information
Type of note
Assembly instruction:
Note
Refer to the data sheet for the range in the download area.
~~Saag ES~~
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|Packaging information|||
|Type of packaging
Pieces per package
Denomination packing units
Outer packaging type
Standards and regulations
~~ae ~~||packed in cardboard
10
Pcs.
Carton
~~R=~~|
||Flammability rating according to UL 94|V0|
|Environmental Product Compliance|||
||China RoHS|Environmentally friendly use period: unlimited = EFUP-e|
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## Upper part of housing - ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY - 2278940
## Technical data
Environmental Product Compliance
No hazardous substances above threshold values ~~es~~
## Drawings
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Dimensional drawing
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## Classifications
## eCl@ss
|eCl@ss 4.0|eCl@ss 4.0|27141100|
|---|---|---|
|eCl@ss 4.1|eCl@ss 4.1|27141100|
|eCl@ss 5.0|eCl@ss 5.0|27141100|
|eCl@ss 5.1|eCl@ss 5.1|27141100|
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## Upper part of housing - ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY - 2278940
## Classifications
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|---|---|
|eCl@ss|
|eCl@ss 6.0|27180800|
|eCl@ss 7.0|27182702|
|eCl@ss 8.0|27182702|
|eCl@ss 9.0|27182702|
|ETIM|
|ETIM 3.0|EC001121|
|ETIM 4.0|EC001031|
|ETIM 5.0|EC001031|
|ETIM 6.0|EC001031|
|ETIM 7.0|EC001031|
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## UNSPSC
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|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|
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## Approvals
## Approvals
Approvals
UL Recognized
Ex Approvals
Approval details
> UL Recognized http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 240868 ~~OO~~
Accessories
Accessories
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## Upper part of housing - ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY - 2278940
## Accessories
## Fiber optic
Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D3/ R1XC1 - 2202313
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
Fiber optic - HS LC-H-5X2/ R1XC1 - 2202314
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D3/ R2XC1-5,08 - 2202315
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D2/ R2XC1-2,54 - 2202316
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D2/ R2XC2-2,54 - 2202317
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
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## Upper part of housing - ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY - 2278940
## Accessories
Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D2/ R2XC5-2,54 - 2202318
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
## Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D2/ R2XC10-2,54 - 2202319
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D2C/ R2XC1-2,54 - 1036658
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
## Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D2C/ R2XC2-2,54 - 1043044
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
## Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D2C/ R2XC5-2,54 - 1071310
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
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## Upper part of housing - ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY - 2278940
## Accessories
Fiber optic - HS LC-H-D2C/ R2XC10-2,54 - 1071314
Light guides, passive, rigid, can be used for the ME, ME-MAX, ME-IO, ME PLC, and EH housing ranges (housing must be processed)
## Filler plug
Filler plugs - ME B-17,5 MKDSO KMGY - 2854115
DIN rail housing, Filler plug for unoccupied terminal points, color: light gray (7035)
## Necessary add-on products
PCB terminal block - MKDSO 1,5/ 4-L-3,5 KMGY - 2278432
PCB terminal block, pitch: 3.5 mm, number of positions: 4, color: light gray, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3 mm. Article with lateral pin exit
## PCB terminal block - MKDSO 1,5/ 4-R-3,5 KMGY - 2278429
PCB terminal block, pitch: 3.5 mm, number of positions: 4, color: light gray, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3 mm. Article with lateral pin exit
## PCB terminal block - MKDSO 2,5/ 3-L KMGY - 2854102
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: light gray, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm. Article with lateral pin exit
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## Upper part of housing - ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY - 2278940
## Accessories
PCB terminal block - MKDSO 2,5/ 3-R KMGY - 2854092
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: light gray, Pin layout: Linear pinning, Solder pin [P]: 3.5 mm. Article with lateral pin exit
## Mounting base housing - ME 17,5 UT KMGY - 2869427
DIN rail housing, Lower housing part with metal foot catch, tall design, with vents, width: 17.6 mm, height: 99 mm, Depth: 107.3 mm, cross connection: without bus connector, number of positions cross connector: not relevant, color: light gray (7035)
## Mounting base housing - ME 17,5 UT/FE BUS/ 5 KMGY - 2914178
DIN rail housing, Lower housing part with metal foot catch, tall design, with vents, width: 17.6 mm, height: 99 mm, Depth: 107.3 mm, cross connection: integrated bus connector, number of positions cross connector: 5, color: light gray (7035)
## Mounting base housing - ME 17,5 UT TBUS KMGY - 2914783
DIN rail housing, Lower housing part with metal foot catch, tall design, with vents, width: 17.6 mm, height: 99 mm, Depth: 107.3 mm, cross connection: DIN rail connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 5, color: light gray (7035)
## Mounting base housing - ME 17,5 UT/FE BUS/10 KMGY - 2854034
DIN rail housing, Lower housing part with metal foot catch, tall design, with vents, width: 17.6 mm, height: 99 mm, Depth: 107.3 mm, cross connection: integrated bus connector, number of positions cross connector: 10, color: light gray (7035)
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## Upper part of housing - ME 17,5 OTU-MKDSO KMGY - 2278940
## Accessories
Mounting base housing - ME 17,5 UTG TBUS KMGY - 2914796
DIN rail housing, Lower housing part with metal foot catch, tall design, without vents, width: 17.6 mm, height: 99 mm, Depth: 107.3 mm, cross connection: DIN rail connector (optional), number of positions cross connector: 5, color: light gray (7035)
## Mounting base housing - ME 17,5 UT/FE KMGY - 2202703
DIN rail housing, Lower housing part with metal foot catch, tall design, with vents, width: 17.6 mm, height: 99 mm, Depth: 107.3 mm, cross connection: without bus connector, number of positions cross connector: not relevant, color: light gray (7035)
Mounting base housing - ME 17,5 UTG/FE KMGY - 2202704
DIN rail housing, Lower housing part with metal foot catch, tall design, without vents, width: 17.6 mm, height: 99 mm, Depth: 107.3 mm, cross connection: without bus connector, number of positions cross connector: not relevant, color: light gray (7035)
## Mounting base housing - ME 17,5 UTG KMGY - 2202694
DIN rail housing, Lower housing part with metal foot catch, tall design, without vents, width: 17.6 mm, height: 99 mm, Depth: 107.3 mm, cross connection: without bus connector, number of positions cross connector: not relevant, color: light gray (7035)
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