Rittal have introduced a range of cooling units specifically designed for outdoor enclosure applications. If you want your (electronic) kit to remain useful for longer when situated out of doors, then give it some air!

Have you ever designed a piece of kit which let you down, by being susceptible to EMC, when you didn’t think it ought to be? Rittal has the answer with the Ripac Vario subrack for mounting multiple board electronic solutions in 19” (482.6mm) racks, as the range is easily upgraded from standard to EMC after it has been completed. This will provide over 40dB of shielding effectiveness at 1GHz, both for incoming and outgoing protection.

EPLAN unveiled the new EPLAN Electric P8 2.0 electrical controls design software, in beta version at the Hanover Fair. Whether point wiring, active device protection or channel oriented PLC design, the software offers practical potential for more project reliability, functionality and speed. The quality of all documentation is guaranteed by active check functions and the system automatically prevents incorrect data from being entered.

Rittal’s new connector gland offers significantly less assembly work, a flexible sealing system for different cable diameters and simple entry of pre-assembled cables for easy routing.

Handling fibre and the new 10 Gb/s augmented category 6 cabling in data centres is becoming significantly more difficult to deal with. With greater core diameters, which in turn cause larger bend radii, the enclosure is no longer a secondary consideration. Both the Rittal TS 8 and TE7000 range of enclosures provide advanced cable management such as gland plate modules with brush strip for cable entry, grooved cable routing panels and also fibre-o...

Designed for use in MicroTCA applications, the new Compact Cooling Package (CCP) from Rittal has the flexibility and scalability to provide targeted cooling in many rack mounted applications where significant amounts of heat are being generated. Each CCP is capable of removing up to 1200W of heat in an efficient, controlled manner and multiple systems may be distributed within the rack if required.

Although most of Rittal’s AE Compact Enclosure range is rated to IP66, they were not designed to be used as outdoor enclosures. The introduction of stainless steel models improved the protection against moisture and air-borne contaminants which made the enclosures particularly suitable for a wide variety of process control applications.

The construction of Rittal Ri4Power switch-disconnector-fuse section is based on Rittal’s Ri4Power well-known components. In the highest design version, an internal separation to installation Form 4b is achieved with complete side panel modules and bar covers. Depending on the number of cables to be connected, the new Rittal fused isolator sections can be provided in widths of 1000 and 1200 mm and offer connection spaces of approx. 300 or 500 m...

Rittal have launched their new thermal calculation software Therm6, part of an extensive range of software tools, that enable an engineer to design and deliver solutions efficiently. The new software gives a Windows feel to the layout which makes it easier to navigate through the five screens within the software.

Rittal has introduced a secure outdoor cabinet complete with hidden cooling solutions. Designed for use in remote areas, or those subject to high levels of vandalism, the WK4 enclosure has no visible louvres or other obvious orifices for the air to air heat exchanger, or chiller, integrated into the cabinet.

Rittal has extended its desk-top series of instrument cases, the Ripac Vario-Module, with the addition of a basic, non-EMC, cost effective range. The complete range has also been re-packaged to increase customer options, provide greater flexibility and increase adaptability in application.

Rittal have released a new dedicated 120 page catalogue on their extensive range of RiLine60 power distribution components. In the full colour catalogue Rittal detail 3 and 4-pole busbar systems, connection technology and component adaptors in conjunction with compatible accessories. There are also sections with technical details, assembly data and approvals as well as background information on IEC and UL.

The new version of the EPLAN Data Portal is now online with functions that accelerate the organisation and administration of devices and components. Numerous search and administration functions are easier for users and make the engineering process faster. In practice designing becomes more efficient with the extensive selection of component and device data.

Rittal announced a new approach to data centre design by providing comprehensive solutions from a single source. “Rittal - The System” is a package that includes planning and consulting, the supply of infrastructure components and monitoring software to ensure the safe and secure operation of the data centre, all backed by a worldwide service.

Following the successful series of regional seminars last year, strategic partners EPLAN, Phoenix Contact and Rittal will host a series of brand new events in 2010. These live events will show panel and system builders and automation and process design engineers an insight how to avoid pitfalls in system design and construction by using integrated intelligent software and hands on system build techniques. The benefits of time and cost reduction w...

Various solutions have been developed for protection from electrostatic charge and to combat it effectively. One major problem exists where a plug-in board has been tested immediately prior to insertion into a live system under hot-swap conditions. Rittal now have alternative solutions to combat the discharge under these circumstances.

Rittal announced the opening of its newly revamped London demonstration facility, strategically placed on the outskirts of London. The facility actively demonstrates all the key elements of Data Centre infrastructure design, including, mechanical constructions, power deployment, cooling topology and remote monitoring and security.

One of the main problems in enclosures is the effects of thermal cycling and humidity. Hot air holds more moisture, which condenses on cold surfaces when the temperature drops. In an IP55 rated enclosure it is difficult to eliminate the condensation without compromising the IP rating.

Power Engineering v4.1, is Rittal’s new version of planning and configuration software for type-tested low-voltage switchgear of their Ri4Power systems, Form 1, Form 2-4 and Ri4Power Form 1 ISV. The software offers quick and easy generation of quotations and bill of materials with better assembly information and the capability to view the side of the assembly, where part numbers and their location within the system are indicated.

Rittal’s new SK3120.200 is an electronic speed control for 2-pole single-phase AC motors which replaces the older controllers SK3120.000 and SK3120.115. The new device has a supply range from 100v to 230v 50/60Hz in one unit and is a simple snap fit onto standard 35mm support rails, which makes it easier to position within the enclosure.