What is BS EN 60297-3-103 - Dimensions of keying and alignment pin about? 
Alignment pins are used for aligning structural components in electronic equipment for bolting, riveting and welding.
IEC 60297 defines the standard dimensions of mechanical structures of 482,6 mm (19 in) series. BS EN 60297-3-103 covers the additional interface dimensions for an alignment pin and a keying device used with sub-racks and plug-in units according to IEC 60297-3-101.
Note: BS EN 60297-3-103 may be used in conjunction with IEC 60297-3-102.
Who is BS EN 60297-3-103 - Dimensions of keying and alignment pin for? 
BS EN 60297-3-103 on the dimensions of keying and alignment pin is useful for: 
- Manufacturers of electronic devices 
- Maintenance and augmentation teams  
- Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices 
- Fault management teams
- Quality management teams
Why should you use BS EN 60297-3-103 - Dimensions of keying and alignment pin?
Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. There are certain specifications regarding the performance of electronic equipment.
BS EN 60297-3-103 discusses:
- Arrangement overview of keying of plug-in units in a sub-rack
- Arrangement overview of alignment and/or electrical contact of a plug-in unit to a sub-rack
- Arrangement overview of sub-rack guide rail and printed board, 2,54 mm offset of the printed board reference plane
BS EN 60297-3-103 helps you perceive the standard dimensions of keying and alignment pin for further industrial uses.
The guidelines in BS EN 60297-3-103 enable you to provide a superior quality product to your end-users.
