The need for cooling – enclosure cooling requirements
Nowadays, having an appropriate climate control concept for your enclosure system is essential. As a general rule of thumb, a 10 °C rise in operating temperature halves the service life of electronics and doubles the failure rate. The ever higher packing density in enclosures is resulting in ever greater heat loss, which needs to be balanced out using an appropriate cooling system. At the same time, protection category requirements mean enclosures are becoming more fully sealed, and more heat is therefore building up. When selecting the appropriate cooling unit, the necessary cooling output and custom requirements need to be considered.
Determining the required cooling output for your enclosure cooling unit
Rittal has a number of different tools that offer you the best possible support when it comes to planning your climate control concept. With our free Climate Control QuickFinder, you can determine what kind of climate control solution you need in just three steps. The result is sent to you by e-mail. You can also use our RiTherm planning software free of charge. A Rittal study found that mistakes are often made when planning and installing enclosures and climate control systems. With RiTherm, you can avoid planning errors by integrating your needs-based, energy-efficient climate control solution into a suitable concept.
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Enclosure cooling solutions – a variety of units and cooling methods to suit various requirements, areas of application and functions
Wall-mounted cooling units
As the name suggests, wall-mounted cooling units can be installed on doors and walls using standardised mounting cut-outs. The advantage of this is that cooling units can be easily retrofitted and replaced. The units also have a built-in electrical condensate evaporator and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. When opting for Blue e+ S cooling units with Blue e+ technology, you benefit from the world’s highest energy efficiency and particularly cost-effective cooling, with smart functions and IoT applications helping to shrink your carbon footprint. Heat pipe technology and speed-controlled components result in average energy savings of 75 percent.
Roof-mounted cooling units
Roof-mounted cooling units are installed on top of the enclosure. This leaves the doors and walls of the enclosure free and keeps any escape routes clear. These units, too, have a built-in electrical condensate evaporator. Compatibility with all standard mains voltages means they can be used worldwide. The touch display ensures the unit is easy to operate.
Climate control module concept for the enclosure door
Rittal offers thermoelectric coolers for cooling – and heating – operating housings and small enclosures. These cooling units are based on Peltier technology, which helps ensure a compact cooling solution. This means you can cool your enclosure without all the extra effort and outlay usually associated with working in tight spaces.
Your enclosure cooling system from Rittal
Rittal has the right climate control solution for your enclosure system. Our tools to determine your climate control requirements will tell you which cooling units you need. What’s more, we are always on hand to offer you advice and practical assistance when it comes to selecting the right products. You can rely on us for everything from assembly, installation and commissioning through to maintenance.
FAQs about enclosure cooling
Various cooling methods are available for enclosures. If the conditions allow, an air cooling system that harnesses ambient air can be used to control the temperature. Another option is to use cooling units, which keep the enclosure temperature at a constant level. In the case of a high cooling load, liquid cooling is an ideal solution.
To ensure the right balance between the service life of the electronics and the outlay on climate control, a temperature of 35 °C is normally recommended.