Power Entry Modules A power entry module consolidates mains inlet, switching, fuse protection, and optional filtration or voltage selection into a single, compact assembly. It simplifies product design and installation while improving safety, reliability, and serviceability. Key benefits Simplifies assembly: combines inlet, switch, and protective elements into one component to reduce wiring and assembly time. Improves safety and compliance: designed to isolate mains connections, support secure fusing, and work with common safety and EMC practices. Saves panel space: compact form factor replaces multiple discrete parts, freeing space inside enclosures and reducing cutouts. Eases service and maintenance: integrated fuse holders and frontaccessible switches make field replacement and troubleshooting faster. Flexible compatibility: available in configurations that match common panel cutouts and wiring practices, making it easier to integrate into existing equipment designs. Important attributes Function: centralizes mains entry, switching, fuse protection and, where applicable, EMI/RFI filtering or voltage selection into a single mounting unit. Compatibility: intended for OEM and retrofit use with standard enclosure and panel designs; supports common wiring and grounding practices. Size and mounting: compact, panel or chassismount options designed to minimize required cutout area and simplify installation. Materials and construction: durable materials and robust contact design for reliable electrical connection and long service life. Performance: engineered for stable switching operation, secure terminals, and consistent contact resistance under normal operating conditions. Typical applications Industrial control panels and machinery: provides a neat, serviceable mains entry for controllers, drives, and instrumentation. OEM appliance and equipment builds: reduces parts count and assembly labor when integrating power inlet, switch, and fuse into a single opening. Test benches, telecom racks, and lab equipment: simplifies panel layout and allows convenient front or rearaccess service for power components. Installation and selection tips Choose the configuration that matches your cutout size and required functions (inlet only, inlet + switch, inlet + switch + fuse, or versions with filtering). Verify terminal type and wiring orientation for compatibility with your harnessing and grounding scheme. Consider access needs for servicing fuses or switches when selecting front or rearaccess styles. A power entry module is a practical, spacesaving way to manage mains entry, protection, and control with fewer parts and clearer serviceability, making it a solid choice for professional equipment and enclosure designs.