IEC inlet in UK for collective cases 1U ?

[PeteC]

Hi

just finishing up my AML1073  and have used a case from Collective Cases
Can anyone in the UK recommend a source for IEC mains inlet which will fit the 1U collective cases rack ?

Ideally I am trying to find a compact filtered IEC inlet with mains switch in built but am having trouble sourcing something to fit without butchering the existing cutout in the case and doing some metalwork.

Cheers
Pete

 

[metalb00b00]

Hi

just finishing up my AML1073  and have used a case from Collective Cases
Can anyone in the UK recommend a source for IEC mains inlet which will fit the 1U collective cases rack ?

Ideally I am trying to find a compact filtered IEC inlet with mains switch in built but am having trouble sourcing something to fit without butchering the existing cutout in the case and doing some metalwork.

Cheers
Pete

I don't think a compact version exist. The IEC inlet is a standardized A/C power connector. Like all connectors, the male is designed to "mate" with the female. Regardless if one is slightly different in overall size and shape, has features like a main rocker switch, a fuse box, an EMI filter circuit, etc.

 

[pvision]

There aren't many IEC inlets with a mains filter at a sensible price. You might be better off using a standard inlet and a separate filter

This is the IEC inlet I have standardised on. It's available at Farnell & CPC - check both for the best price:

http://cpc.farnell.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&langId=69&urlRequestType=Base&partNumber=CN14758&storeId=10180

Nick Froome

 

[sahib]

Can you post the dimensions?

I have quite a few.

 

[ruffrecords]

Did you ask collective cases which one the cut out is nade for?

Cheers

Ian

 

[metalb00b00]

There aren't many IEC inlets with a mains filter at a sensible price. You might be better off using a standard inlet and a separate filter

This is the IEC inlet I have standardised on. It's available at Farnell & CPC - check both for the best price:

http://cpc.farnell.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&langId=69&urlRequestType=Base&partNumber=CN14758&storeId=10180

Nick Froome

I use this one, manufactured by BIT Electronics in South Korea. Cost lower than most filtered A/C power inlets.
It doesn't have a fuse box and a main switch tho, which are OK for me, because I prefer a main switch that's accessible from the front, and also because I'm using a switching power supply which already has a main fuse mounted on-board.

 

[PeteC]

Thanks all
Found one in my parts stash with inbuilt fuse and just fitting a separate mains switch
Cheers anyway
Pete