Allen-Bradley 51050004 PCA Card Rack Expansion Chassis

Description:

The 51050004 PCA Card Rack Expansion Chassis is used in electronic control and automation systems to provide a modular mounting platform for printed circuit boards and expansion cards. Commonly installed in industrial control panels, telecommunications equipment, test systems, and legacy electronic assemblies requiring multiple PCB slots and centralized backplane connections. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this chassis for system expansion, equipment repairs, and replacement of damaged or obsolete card rack assemblies.

Applications:

The 51050004 expansion chassis is designed to house and organize multiple printed circuit boards within a single enclosure or control system. It is commonly used in industrial automation equipment, telecommunications systems, instrumentation racks, and custom electronic assemblies where modular circuit boards require mechanical support and electrical interconnection. Due to limited manufacturer information, exact compatibility depends on the host system and installed cards.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 51050004
• Alternate Part Numbers: 410500001, 4105000
• Product Type: PCA Card Rack / Circuit Board Expansion Chassis
• Brand: Unknown / Unbranded
• Form Factor: Multi-Slot Expansion Chassis
• Card Compatibility: Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Expansion Cards
• Mounting Type: Rack or Panel Mount
• Construction: Metal Chassis Assembly
• Application: Electronic Control and Expansion Systems
• Function: PCB Mounting and System Expansion
• Industry Applications: Industrial Automation, Telecommunications, Instrumentation
• Status: Legacy / Limited Public Documentation Available

Common Replacements:

• Universal Eurocard Rack Chassis
• Schroff Multipac Card Rack
• VMEbus Expansion Chassis