{"id":54604,"date":"2015-09-14T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2015-09-14T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/?p=54604"},"modified":"2016-02-29T11:28:01","modified_gmt":"2016-02-29T11:28:01","slug":"design-smart-electronics-housings-development-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/design-smart-electronics-housings-development-kits\/","title":{"rendered":"Design smart \u2013 Electronics Housings Development Kits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Duncan Nicol,\u00a0Market Segment Manager &#8211; Device Connections<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-54606\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/Development-kits-224x300.png\" alt=\"Development kits\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/Development-kits-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/Development-kits-763x1024.png 763w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/Development-kits-600x805.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/Development-kits-624x837.png 624w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/Development-kits.png 1208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/>Save time and money during research and development with DEV-KITS from Phoenix Contact.<\/p>\n<p>DEV-KITS are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.phoenixcontact.com\/online\/portal\/gb?1dmy&amp;urile=wcm%3apath%3a\/gben\/web\/offcontext\/outsite_landing_pages\/bd72d19e-5ce0-46d7-9183-420959237cdc\/bd72d19e-5ce0-46d7-9183-420959237cdc?cpn=blog\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">electronics housing kits<\/a> that include all the parts needed to assemble an enclosure ready for your electronics. They include the enclosure body and connectors along with made to measure prototyping PCBs and BUS connectors that can be ordered separately. DEV-KITS are ideal for rapid prototyping, proof of concept and one off projects.<\/p>\n<p>At some point during the design process the enclosure comes into consideration. Typically there are two choices: design and engineer a new enclosure at considerable cost and with a high MOQ, or use an off the shelf solution. The second option is often overlooked but is quick to realise and avoids the high engineering costs associated with custom enclosures. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixcontact.com\/online\/portal\/gb?1dmy&amp;urile=wcm%3apath%3a\/gben\/web\/main\/products\/subcategory_pages\/Electronics_housings_P-01\/bf184df7-b458-487a-81f6-a86ac6c22e9d?cpn=blog\" target=\"_blank\">Electronics Housings<\/a> from Phoenix Contact can offer the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->Our added value service offers a range of professional custom solutions based on our extensive range of standard enclosures. Customisation can be achieved with the following options:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-54607\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/a_0060554-300x233.png\" alt=\"Colour Variants\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/a_0060554-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/a_0060554-1024x797.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/a_0060554-600x467.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/a_0060554-624x486.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colour variant \u2013 make your product stand out with a colour to match your branding.<\/li>\n<li>Milling &amp; drilling \u2013 send us a drawing and we mill and drill the enclosure to your requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Printing \u2013 we will print whatever you require on the enclosure and connectors.<\/li>\n<li>Light tunnels \u2013 a simple way to add a light matrix to your product facia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-54608\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/40059_1000_int-150x150.png\" alt=\"Development Kits PCB\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the electronics, a made to measure prototyping PCB is available for the DEV-KITS which are tracked for the connectors and provide ample space for your electronics. We can also provide you with a CAD model of the PCB shape to speed up PCB design<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-54609 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/08\/a_0061592-150x150.png\" alt=\"DIN rail enclosures\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Some of our DIN rail enclosures include the option for a BUS connector. This frees up connections on the front of the device\u00a0and facilitates device hot swapping where needed. BUS connectors can be order separately for the ME-MAX, ME-IO and BC housing DEV-KITS.<\/p>\n<p>DEV-KITS are available for the BC, EH, ME-IO, ME-MAX, ME-PLC and UM-BASIC product ranges.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/hDdSaV31G1I<\/p>\n<p>Use our configurator tool to choose the correct Development Kit for your needs: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixcontact.com\/online\/portal\/gb?1dmy&amp;urile=wcm%3apath%3a\/gben\/web\/main\/products\/product_configurator\/application_pages\/Electronic_housing_stand_alone_P-01\/Electronic_housing_stand_alone_P-01?cpn=blog\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">go to configurator<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or take a look at the latest catalogue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenixcontact.com\/online\/portal\/gb?1dmy&amp;urile=wcm%3apath%3a\/gben\/web\/main\/products\/catalog_pages\/product_catalog_1\/58c972a2-bd3d-4d39-9681-9349dd392f69?cpn=blog\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Engineering Design Show<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meet the Device Connections team at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.engineering-design-show.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Engineering Design Show<\/a>,\u00a0Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 21-23rd October. \u00a0Find us on stand M28 and see the new Dev Kits for yourself. We will also be showcasing\u00a0our other Device Connections products, from electronics housing to PCB terminal blocks. \u00a0We look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please contact Duncan on 07799 072059 or email: <a href=\"mailto:dnicol@phoenixcontact.com\" target=\"_blank\">dnicol@phoenixcontact.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Duncan Nicol,\u00a0Market Segment Manager &#8211; Device Connections Save time and money during research and development with DEV-KITS from Phoenix Contact. DEV-KITS are electronics housing kits that include all the parts needed to assemble an enclosure ready for your electronics. 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