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Description

Chatsworth 40160-036 Vertical Rack Bonding Busbar

Overview

The Chatsworth 40160-036 is a vertical rack bonding busbar designed to provide a common grounding point for all equipment installed within a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. This component is critical for ensuring electrical safety, preventing static discharge, and maintaining the integrity of sensitive electronic equipment by establishing a low-impedance path to ground. It is essential for installations where multiple devices are housed in close proximity, such as data centers, network closets, and telecommunications facilities.

Compatibility

This busbar is designed for use in standard 19-inch and 23-inch wide equipment racks. Its vertical mounting orientation allows it to be installed along the front or rear vertical mounting channels of most major rack manufacturers' enclosures. It is compatible with a wide range of rack-mounted IT, networking, and audio-visual equipment that requires proper grounding.

Installation Notes

Installation involves securing the busbar vertically within the rack using the provided mounting hardware. The busbar features multiple connection points for bonding cables, allowing for flexible configuration. Ensure that all bonding connections are made to clean, unpainted surfaces on both the rack and the equipment for optimal conductivity. Torque specifications for bonding lug connections should be followed as per industry standards (e.g., TIA-607 standards) to ensure a secure and reliable ground connection. Use appropriate gauge bonding jumpers (not included) to connect the busbar to the rack's main grounding point and to individual equipment chassis.

What's in the Box

  • 1x Chatsworth 40160-036 Vertical Rack Bonding Busbar
Specifications
Brand: Chatsworth
MPN: 40160-036
Type: Equipment Rack
Height: 0.625" (15.88 mm)
Width: 0.3" (6 mm)
Depth: 36" (914 mm)
Material: Copper
Mounting Holes: #1/4-20
Stud Size: #5/16
Bar Height: 5/8"
Bar Width: 1/4"
Mounting Hole Centers: 5/8"
Stud Centers: 1"
Country of Origin: United States
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