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- 7' x 19" EIA Width Full Size Floor Standing Rack
- Side Holes Allow Multiple Racks to be Bolted Together
- Weight Capacity: 750 lbs (Load Must be Evenly Distributed)
Extensive Series of Quick Connect
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RK3884
Easy Access to Your Optical Layout when Open
Fully Protected when Closed
RBX-APC
RBX-SMA
RBX-FAN
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These heavy-duty 19" equipment racks are an ideal lab organizer, capable of holding up to 750 lbs of evenly distributed weight along their height. Thorlabs offers a wide variety of accessories to enhance the functionality of these racks ranging from fiber and BNC patch panels to modular prototyping enclosures and storage shelves. Each components that fits in the rack system has a height defined in rack units (U). This unit indicated how much space the component will take up in the equipment rack. A comprehensive list of rack products and related accessories are available below.
19" equipment racks that attach directly to our ScienceDesk™ Workstations or Nexus® Optical Table Workstations are also available.
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RBX-FAN Packaging
| Item # | % Weight Reduction | CO2-Equivalent Reductiona |
|---|---|---|
| RBX-FAN | 12.21% | 0.60 kg |
| RBX-AC | 14.97% | 0.73 kg |
Smart Pack
- Reduce Weight of Packaging Materials
- Increase Usage of Recyclable Packing Materials
- Improve Packing Integrity
- Decrease Shipping Costs
Thorlabs' Smart Pack Initiative is aimed at waste minimization while still maintaining adequate protection for our products. By eliminating any unnecessary packaging, implementing packaging design changes, and utilizing eco-friendly packaging materials for our customers when possible, this initiative seeks to improve the environmental impact of our product packaging. Products listed above are now shipped in re-engineered packaging that minimizes the weight and the use of non-recyclable materials.b As we move through our product line, we will indicate re-engineered packages with our Smart Pack logo.
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(posted 2017-10-05 16:33:57.413) Is the rack free standing or does it need to be screwed into the floor somehow? It does not mention this need, but the base looks much shallower than my sr830 lock-in amplifier, so it might topple over! tfrisch
(posted 2017-10-05 02:26:17.0) Hello, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. The base is 15"x20.25" and has 0.75" clearance holes that you could use to bolt it down. The full drawing is here: https://www.thorlabs.com/_sd.cfm?fileName=6529-E0W.pdf&partNumber=RK3884 sjobling
(posted 2015-04-28 18:40:26.76) It would be useful to have access to a basic drag chain for a cable guide on sliding drawers in a rack mount. This would allow me to slide the drawer in and out without putting tension on any fibers/cables/etc that are inside the drawer. cdaly
(posted 2015-04-29 03:19:36.0) Response from Chris at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. At the moment, we do not offer drag chains, but do provide cable management that might be possible for you to use in the drawers here: https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=2685 neil.troy
(posted 2014-02-20 10:00:23.917) What is the maximum height of an internal component when the chassis is closed? jlow
(posted 2014-02-25 04:14:46.0) Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: The maximum height is about 4.7". jjurado
(posted 2011-07-11 16:29:00.0) Response from Javier at Thorlabs to avle: Thank you for contacting us. We will upload this model to the web in the next few days. In the meantime, I will send it to you directly. avle
(posted 2011-07-05 19:13:48.0) Do you have 3D solidworks models for RBX32 rack box, and associate panels/accessories?
This would be highly useful.
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Open RAU400 Drawer Unit Showing Included RAU001 Divider Kit
- Available in 3 Heights: 2U (3.5"), 3U (5.25"), and 4U (7.00")
- Full Extension Ball-Bearing Drawer Sliders
- Black-Powder-Coated Finish
- Internal Rubber Mat
- Sold Complete with Divider Kit (Item # RAU001)
- Lockable for Added Security
This versatile drawer assembly is ideal for general storage. It fits 19" rack systems and is available in 3 heights: 2U (3.5"), 3U (5.25"), and 4U (7.00"). The drawer is made from 1.2 mm (0.05") thick steel with a black-powder-coated paint finish. It moves on smooth roller bearing runners and features a coupling on the drawer slide, allowing for removal of the drawer from the housing. Each drawer is lockable and comes with two keys, four 12-24 UNC screws with nuts for securing the drawer to the rack chassis, a rubber base mat, and an RAU001 divider kit. Further RAU001 divider kits are available separately.
The RAU001 drawer divider kit is provided to allow the user to build smaller storage bins. As shown to the right, it is comprised of two plastic pieces that span the length of the drawer and two that span the width. The dividers can be moved and interlocked to build different arrangements; they can also be cut into smaller lengths to build custom bin sizes.
Zoom- Optical Fiber Subpanels for Our RBX32 Rack Box Chassis
- Each Panel Contains Four Fiber Mating Sleeves
- "Snap-On" Modular Design
Thorlabs' selection of fiber connection panels allows setups or instruments inside a rack box chassis, such as our RBX32 available above, to be connected to fiber components outside of the rack box. Each panel contains four mating sleeves that can be removed, allowing for panels to be customized according to the requirements of the system. The "snap-on" panel design allows for quick attachment to or removal from a rack box chassis.
Electrical connection panels and blank panels with the same profile are also available below.
RBX-FC
Our RBX-FC panel contains four ADAFC1 FC/PC to FC/PC Mating Sleeves designed for 2.2 mm wide key fiber optic cables. Flat FC/PC connectors are significantly less alignment sensitive than their angled FC/APC counterparts, making these wide-key-slot mating sleeves acceptable for narrow and wide key FC/PC connectors. Although these mating sleeves are mechanically compatible with narrow key FC/APC connectors, the wide-key slot makes it difficult to properly align the angled, narrow key FC/APC connector. For FC/APC applications, we therefore recommend the RBX-APC panel.
RBX-APC
Our RBX-APC panel contains four ADAFC4 FC/APC to FC/APC Mating Sleeves designed for 2.0 mm narrow key fiber optic patch cables. These narrow-key-slot mating sleeves allow for proper alignment of angled, narrow key FC/APC connectors. These sleeves are also mechanically compatible with narrow key FC/PC connectors, but the flat FC/PC connector is significantly less alignment sensitive, which makes the RBX-FC wide-key-slot mating sleeves shown immediately above an acceptable alternative.
RBX-SMAF
Our RBX-SMAF panel conatins four ADASMA SMA to SMA Mating Sleeves. It is directly compatible with SMA905-style connectors and is not intended for mating an SMA906-style connector to another SMA906-style connector.
Zoom- Electrical Connection Subpanels for Our RBX32 Rack Box Chassis
- RBX-BNC: Four BNC Connectors, Each with Rear Solder Terminals
- RBX-DB9: Two Female DB9 Connectors, Each with Rear Solder Terminals
- RBX-SMA: Four T4285 SMA Female-to-Female Connectors
- "Snap-On" Modular Design
These panels provide common electrical connections for standard 19" racks. Thorlabs also offers a complete selection of BNC, SMA, SMC, and banana plug electrical adapters and cables.
Zoom- 115 V/230 VAC-Powered Cooling Fan
- Operates at 3000 RPM
- Maximum CFM Rating: 25
- Four 8-32 Button Head Screws Included
This cooling fan attaches to a wide slot on the back of our RBX32 Rack Box Systems (pictured above). Up to two fans may be attached per chassis. The metal panel contains four through holes that accept the four included 8-32 button head screws.
Zoom- 125/250 VAC Compatible
- Current Rating: 0.1 to 15 A
- Four 8-32 Button Head Screws Included
- C14 Three-Pin Inlet Connector Compliant with IEC/EN 60320-1
This power module attaches to a wide slot on the back of our RBX32 Rack Box Systems (pictured above). The metal panel contains four through holes that accept the four included 8-32 button head screws.
Zoom- RBX-BLK1F: Blank Panel for 1 Standard-Width Slot
- RBX-BLK5F: Blank Panel for 5 Standard-Width Slots
- RBX-BLK1B: Blank Panel for 1 Wide Back Slot
- "Snap-On" Modular Design
These blank panels are ideal for customers who wish to design their own connector layouts or use connectors that are not offered from our stock. They can also be used to prevent dust from entering through unused slots.
Zoom- Rack Screws with Large Pan Heads
- 12-24 Threading
- Pilot Point Reduces Cross-Threading
- Includes Hard Plastic Washers to Eliminate Marring of Instrumentation
These rack screws are designed to mount our Rack Box Chassis, Fixed Rack Shelves, and other rack-mountable equipment into standard 19" equipment racks. Sold in packs of 50, they feature a combination head compatible with both Phillips and flat head screwdrivers. Hard plastic washers are also included.
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