This International Standard relates to equipment practices. The modular order is applicable to
the main structural dimensions of electronic equipment mounted in various installations where
dimensional interfaces have to be considered.
It refers to basic design parameters and is not intended to be used for manufacturing
tolerances or clearances.
In addition, information on interfaces to other technical fields, on technology and advanced
design aspects is included.
This standard also covers standard terms for parts and assemblies of mechanical structures
for electronic equipment.
This generic standard gives the definitions of a modular order for mechanical structures of
electronic equipment and provides for dimensional compatibility at mechanical interfaces with
related engineering applications, e.g. printed boards, components, instrumentation, furniture,
rooms, buildings, etc.
Furthermore, it supports the introduction and application of the modular order rules considering
that:
- compatibility of interface dimensions is aimed at the electronic field on the basis of the SI
un it met re;
- technical and economic advantages can be achieved when using the rules.
The terms in this standard should be used in all standards for mechanical structures of
electronic equipment and in related technical documents.
IEC 60917-1:1998 history
0000 IEC 60917-1:2019 RLV
2009IEC 60917-1:2009 Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic equipment practices - Part 1: Generic standard
2000IEC 60917-1:1998/AMD1:2000 Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic equipment practices - Part 1: Generic standard; Amendment 1
1998IEC 60917-1:1998 Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic equipment practices - Part 1: Generic standard
IEC 60917-1:1998 Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic equipment practices - Part 1: Generic standard has been changed from IEC 60916:1988 Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Terminology.
IEC 60917-1:1998 Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic equipment practices - Part 1: Generic standard has been changed from IEC 60917:1988 Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic equipment practices.
IEC 60917-1:1998 Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic equipment practices - Part 1: Generic standard has been changed from IEC 60917-0:1989 Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic equipment practices; part 0: guide for the users of IEC publication 60917.