Intensive electromagnetic fields

The Rittal EMC concept

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Especially intensive interference fields are produced, for example, in microwave drying, by electrical discharge machining systems and by high-frequency welding equipment.

In such cases, the standard Rittal enclosures and housings are often no longer adequate. It is recommended instead to employ a special Rittal EMC enclosure:


Shielding against external interference fields

Shielding against emitted interference fields

High shielding effect - how it's done

A practically unbroken electroconductive connection is achieved between the outer surfaces of the housing by fitting a special conductive seal. The inner surfaces and the seal edges remain unpainted. Corrosion protection is provided by the aluminium-zinc coating of the base material.

The quality of a housing in practical use can only be as high as the quality of its original manufacturing!

The integrity of the shielding must also be taken into account where cut-outs are made for inspection windows or climate control components (shielded panes, wire mesh, honeycomb cells).


How the level of shielding is represented:


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In the shield attenuation diagram, the weakening of the fields by the housing is plotted against the frequency on a logarithmic scale.
  • 20 dB shield attenuation corresponds to a weakening by the factor 10
  • 40 dB shield attenuation corresponds to a weakening by the factor 100
  • 60 dB shield attenuation corresponds to a weakening by the factor 1000 and so on.

The diagrams are based on shield attenuation measurements performed in accordance with relevant testing regulations (MIL-STD 285, VG 95 373 Part 15).


 
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