CAE systems are usually designed for 2D. EPLAN is once more a trendsetter with the 3D module, EPLAN Pro Panel, for efficient layout planning in electrical engineering and fluid power. With EPLAN Pro Panel you can define a virtual 3D prototype of the mounting layout independently of the electrical or fluid schematic. Users benefit from associative views in the mounting layout and optimal utilisation of the space available in the enclosure.

When using Rittal TopTherm-Plus roof mounted cooling units it is advisable to use the air duct system to ensure proper routing of the chilled air within the enclosure. It is possible to target the cold air directly to specific areas of the enclosure and ensure chilled air is not blowing directly at the exhaust of hot components. Using the air duct system can also reduce the risk of “short circuits” in the air supply that can reduce cooling un...

Rittal has responded to customer requests by updating their online subrack configurator. No longer limited to only those units shown in the catalogue, the subrack configurator now includes all the subracks possible from the parts in the product range. Almost 1000 different combinations are available for merging into a printable bill of materials which can be submitted directly for a quotation.

Rittal has significantly expanded the flexibility and modularity of Ri4Power. Combining Ri4Power low-voltage switchgear with designs 1 and 2-4 to form a single system technology, Ri4Power Form 1-4, allows switchgear manufacturers to fabricate every known form of internal subdivision from one single set of modules.

Rittal’s wide range of subracks, all branded under the Ripac banner, provide users with multiple options for housing several printed circuit boards or plug-in modules in a 19” rack environment. Ranging from the Ripac EASY with simple, non-EMC construction and ultra-quick assembly to the highly competitive Ripac Vario EMC for more sophisticated applications, the whole range shares common accessories, such as guide rails and divider kits for u...

Rittal have just launched their new range of PMC 12 UPS systems based on one of the most robust design topologies. The PMC 12 takes the strain in the event of mains electrical supply problems ensuring a secure supply. It can be used as tower or as a 19 mountable system, with a LCD display, and is available in 1, 2, 3, 4.5 and 6kVA sizes. Adjustable for current needs, both the 4.5kVA and 6kVA versions can be paralleled to give additional power or ...

EPLAN launched the new version of EPLAN Electric P8 2.0 in August 2010. Extended CAD functions in the area of free graphics now guarantee clear production specifications. Trimming and chamfering as well as perpendicular and tangential design are only some of the functions that support detailed representations for mechanical production. To place graphical objects XY coordinates can now be directly entered in EPLAN Electric P8. This lets you quickl...

Last year Rittal launched its new award winning thermoelectric cooling unit into the market. With a 100W cooling capacity and only weighing 3kg it is the lightest and most efficient thermoelectric cooling unit available.

Following investment into machinery and equipment RITTAL has launched a new service branded RittalXpress. The main aim of the service is to save customers time and money by placing orders via an online configurator, or by contacting the designated RittalXpress team.

Rittal’s new Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) system operates by drawing in warm air from the server enclosures at the top of the unit and then cooling it either with water or Dx Refrigerant R407c in a closed heat exchanger. The cooled air is then filtered and blown under positive pressure to the false floor from where it rises into the cold aisle.

One of the biggest enemies for users of outdoor enclosures is the onset of cold weather and with it the possibility of condensation within the structure. In order to eliminate this unwanted natural event, Rittal has introduced heaters for their outdoor cabinet range to keep the chill off delicate electronics housed within them. These, coupled with some enclosures incorporating a double wall design, can ensure the installed equipment works faultle...

Rittal has introduced a rapid assembly subrack to save valuable time in production. The horizontal rails are pre-fitted with assembly screws and simply drop into slots in the side plates prior to being tightened up.

Different applications demand different solutions and Rittal has released a new easy-to-read 16 page brochure to help clients choose the right outdoor enclosure for their application. Containing a selection guide covering single and double walled free standing and wall (or pole) mounting enclosures in aluminium and stainless steel, the guide also gives details of “built-in” and “add-on” vandal resistance and noise reduction options for s...

Rittal has introduced a standardised coding system which provides 4096 different coding options on a 6U plug-in printed circuit board. Simple plastic coding keys are fitted into cavities in the back of handles on the plug-in board front panel and in the front of a range of guide rails installed in the subrack. Available in red or grey the keys are offset and if installed the same way on both the guide rail and the plug-in board, they will interfe...

Breaking the mould of typical industrial chillers the new Top Therm modular units from Rittal are integrated into a standard Rittal TS 8 enclosure system that can be stand alone or part of a suite of panels. Three modules, namely the hydraulic, cooling and electrical modules make up the system and the air intake can be changed depending on the application. A vertical arrangement means that space saving on site can be significant.

EPLAN’s new version of Electric P8 2.0 software offers practical potential whether for enhanced project reliability, functionality and speed point wiring and active device protection or for channel oriented PLC design. The quality of all documentation is guaranteed by active check functions and the system automatically prevents incorrect data from being entered.

Rittal’s “System” concept provides a total solution for the housing of sophisticated electronic equipment down to humble connections. The specifically designed range of enclosures is not limited to electrical or electronics use and can provide a waterproof and weatherproof environment for other technologies.

Under the banner “Rittal – The System” which brings together enclosures, cooling systems and other electrical and electronic hardware is a range of supporting literature, software, configurators and back-up service, as well as a section devoted to electronics.

To complement the range of Rittal’s Hygienic Design (HD) enclosures a new terminal box has been added to the product portfolio. Rittal’s HD enclosures, with a protection category of IP69K, are a key element in the design of clean rooms for open processes in the food industry, where there is an emphasis on ease of cleaning.

Rittal and Microsoft partnership shows that when two giants of the data centre start working together how real energy savings and business efficiency can be achieved. This is made possible by the interplay of RiZone, Rittal's new management software for the IT infrastructure and Microsoft's System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).