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Panduit DAP3BC-S0 3-Inch Simplex Data Access Port

Overview

The Panduit DAP3BC-S0 is a 3-inch simplex base data access port engineered for safety and security cable management installations where clean, code-compliant enclosure access points are required. Sold as a single unit, the DAP3BC-S0 gives integrators a dedicated, defined entry point for signal cables into panels, enclosures, and raceways — eliminating improvised penetrations that create long-term maintenance headaches and can compromise listed enclosure ratings. Panduit's full safety-security product line is built around exactly this kind of structured infrastructure discipline.

If you're specifying data access ports for a commercial or industrial deployment, the 3-inch base simplex configuration handles a single cable or small bundle without occupying the footprint of a multi-port assembly — the right fit when penetration count is limited and a clean finish matters.

Key Features

• 3-Inch Port Diameter: Sized for single-cable or small-bundle pass-through — keeps the enclosure footprint tight where real estate on a panel door or raceway wall is limited. Avoids oversizing that leaves gaps around cables and weakens the enclosure's environmental seal.
• Simplex Base Configuration: Single-port base means no unused openings to plug or cover after install. Reduces material cost and simplifies the bill of materials on jobs with low cable-density penetration points.
• UL Listed (UL50, UL50E, UL508A): Compliance with UL50 and UL50E covers enclosure safety; UL508A covers industrial control panels. Specifying a listed access port keeps the overall panel assembly's listed status intact — critical for AHJ sign-off on safety and security systems.
• CSA C22.2 No. 14-13 and CSA C22.2 No. 94.1/94.2: Dual CSA certification makes this port specifiable on Canadian projects and cross-border deployments without substitution. One SKU covers both US and Canadian code requirements.
• Single-Unit Packaging: Ships as an individual unit (package qty: 1), so you can order exactly what each enclosure requires without being forced into multi-packs on low-count jobs. Straightforward for spot replacements or small-scope retrofits.
• Safety-Security Category Rating: Positioned within Panduit's safety-security active devices line — the design assumptions (material, flame rating, installation environment) match the environments where access control, intrusion, and surveillance panel work actually happens.

Integration & Compatibility

The DAP3BC-S0 is designed for use with Panduit enclosures and compatible third-party steel or aluminum panels. The 3-inch simplex form factor integrates with structured cable management systems where defined penetration points are part of the as-built documentation. Pair with security enclosures and conduit fittings appropriate to the cable type and environment. Confirm panel knockout dimensions before ordering — the 3-inch designation refers to the port size, and panel preparation requirements should be verified against Panduit's installation documentation for this SKU.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What standards does the DAP3BC-S0 meet?

A: The DAP3BC-S0 is UL Listed and rated to UL50, UL50E, UL508A, CSA C22.2 No. 14-13, and CSA C22.2 No. 94.1/No. 94.2.

Q: Is this port sold individually or in multi-packs?

A: The DAP3BC-S0 ships as a single unit (package quantity: 1).

Q: What does the simplex base configuration mean?

A: Simplex means the base accommodates a single cable pass-through opening, as opposed to duplex or multi-port configurations. This keeps the enclosure penetration count precise and avoids unused openings.

Q: Is the DAP3BC-S0 suitable for industrial control panel installations?

A: Yes. UL508A listing specifically covers industrial control panel applications, making this port specifiable in those environments for AHJ compliance.

Q: Can the DAP3BC-S0 be used on Canadian projects?

A: Yes. CSA C22.2 No. 14-13 and CSA C22.2 No. 94.1/94.2 certifications cover Canadian electrical code requirements, so a single SKU works for both US and Canadian deployments.

Ted Perry

The DAP3BC-S0 is a detail that separates a clean install from one that causes problems at inspection. The UL508A listing is the spec that matters most here — when you're penetrating a listed industrial control panel, the access port has to carry its own listing or you've just voided the panel's certification. Panduit built this one to hold that standard.

Technical Highlights:

• UL508A Listed: Keeps the host panel's listed status intact after cable penetration — a non-negotiable requirement for industrial control panel sign-off by the AHJ.
• Dual US/Canada Certification (UL + CSA): CSA C22.2 No. 14-13 and No. 94.1/94.2 alongside UL listings means one SKU satisfies both US NEC and Canadian CEC inspectors — no substitution on cross-border jobs.
• 3-Inch Simplex Form Factor: Single opening, sized right for a single cable or small bundle — avoids the oversized knockout that introduces gaps and compromise the environmental rating of the enclosure.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify the panel knockout dimensions against Panduit's installation documentation before committing — the 3-inch port size drives the required panel prep and a mismatch means field modification or re-order.
• This is a simplex base only — if the job adds cables later, a second port penetration is required. Plan penetration count at design time rather than retrofitting.

Best fit for security integrators commissioning UL508A-listed access control or intrusion detection panels where a single, code-documented cable entry point is needed and AHJ sign-off is on the critical path.