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T h e t r e n d i s t o i n s ta l l e n c l o s u r e s o u td o o r s
• Moreandmoreelectricalandelectronicequipmentisinstalledoutdoors,tobeclosertoapplicationsandtheirusers.
• Agrowingnumberofelectricalandoutdoorpanelprojectsinvolveinstallationinharshconditions.
• Customers’requestsaremoreandmorespecific(regardingresistance,sizeoftheenclosure,aesthetics,etc.).
This “outdoor trend” has a direct impact on…Enclosures offer•Enclosuresaresubjectedmoreintensivelytoweatherconditions
andhumaninteractions.Standardoutdoorenclosuresavailableonthemarketarebecominginsufficienttomeetnewcustomerexpectations.
•Manyoutdoorfactorssuchasthesun’sradiationorcoldconditions,for
instance,arenottakenintoaccountduringtheenclosure design phase.•Theenergyefficiencyaspectoftheinstallationisnotsufficientlyallowedfor.•Optimizingsizingandheating/coolingsolutionsisessentialtoimprove
theinstallation’sreliability…foralongtime.So,architecturesarebecoming
morecomplex.
Note:Historically,thetrendhasbeentooversizethematerialandequipment
oneachoutdoorenclosure.
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T h e t r e n d i s to i n s ta l l e n c l o s u r e s o u t d o o r sThis “outdoor trend” has a direct impact on…
Customer expectations•Morecompactnessforbetterintegration
(particularlyinpublicplaces).•Highflexibilitytoadapttotheactualconditions
oftheoutdoorapplication.•Effectiveandlong-lastingprotectionagainst
weatherconditions.•Advancedsolutionstopreventhuman
interactions(humansafety,anti-burglary,tamper-proofing,etc.).
•Appropriateheatingandcoolingarchitectures.•Optimizedtotalcostofownership:
frominstallationtopanelboardmaintenance.
How to design andinstallenclosures•Newfactorstobetakenintoaccount:weatherconditionsandhuman
interactions,exposuretomachines,cars,etc.•Newenclosuredesignmethods:materialselection,sizing,heating/cooling
architectures,etc.•Newinstallationprocess:takingintoaccounttheinstallation’slocation
(quicktoinstall),transportsolutions,liftingsystem,cableentries,etc.
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Outdoor installation: difficulties and consequences
“Almost all consequences can be limited (and even avoided) by an appropriate outdoor enclosure.”
Whatever the type of outdoor constraint, the consequences can be serious and costly:
Constraints related to outdoor enclosure installationWeather conditions
Installation constraints
Humaninteractions
Mechanical shocks
Urban
attacksMistakesatenclosureselection
Extremetemperatures,temperature
variations,rainfall,snow,climaticevents,
ambienthumidity,UVradiation,etc.
Relatedtotheequipmentinstalled
inside,theinstallationlocation(airquality,
exposuretochemicalsubstances,dust,
etc.),andmaintenanceoperations.
Enclosuresinstalledinpublicareas
(railwaystations,airports,streets)
withnoprotectionfrompeople.
Fallingtrees,branches,vegetation,
industrialmachines(privatelocation),etc.
Birddroppings,animalfaeces,
roadcleaningvehicles,snow
clearancevehicles,etc.
Mistakesofmaterial,ofsize,ofheating/cooling
architecture,etc.
P o t e n t i a l c o n s e q u e n c e s•Corrosion•Overheatingofdevices•Condensation•Malfunctions•Break-downofsensitiveequipment
•Corrosion•Overheatingofdevices•Enclosuredamageduringinstallation
(e.g.unsuitableliftingsystem)•Malfunctions•Longerinstallationtimeanddelay
ininstallationdelivery•Difficultiesliftingenclosures•Lackofaccessibilityfromroofand/or
plintharea(forcables)
•Electricalandfirerisks•Billboarding•Burglary•Vandalism•Noisepollution
•Damageliabletoweakentheenclosure’sprotectionfromitsenvironment(e.g.climaticevents,ingressofsolidbodiesandliquids,humanintrusion,etc.).
•Corrosionduetodroppings,roadsalt,etc.
•Humidityduetowatersplashing,stagnantwater,etc.
•Lackofmechanicalstrength•Lackofspace(ortoomuchuselessspace)•LackofUVresistance•Lackofsecurity•Lackofthermalbalance(humidityorcondensation
insidetheenclosure)•Lackoftechnicalassessment
Examples of effects of the environment on the installation:•Water=reductionoftightness•Equipmentbreak-downdueto
overheatingorcondensation
•Airpollution=shorterinstallationlifetime•Reducedlifeoffansandthesystem
•Vandalism=damagetotheenclosureandinternalcomponents,reducestheinstallation’safetylevel.
•Lushvegetation=deteriorationofthesurfacetreatment,sourceofhumidity
•Humidity=riskofcorrosiontotheenclosureandoxidationofcomponents
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Outdoor installation: difficulties and consequences
Constraints related to outdoor enclosure installationWeather conditions
Installation constraints
Humaninteractions
Mechanical shocks
Urban
attacksMistakesatenclosureselection
Extremetemperatures,temperature
variations,rainfall,snow,climaticevents,
ambienthumidity,UVradiation,etc.
Relatedtotheequipmentinstalled
inside,theinstallationlocation(airquality,
exposuretochemicalsubstances,dust,
etc.),andmaintenanceoperations.
Enclosuresinstalledinpublicareas
(railwaystations,airports,streets)
withnoprotectionfrompeople.
Fallingtrees,branches,vegetation,
industrialmachines(privatelocation),etc.
Birddroppings,animalfaeces,
roadcleaningvehicles,snow
clearancevehicles,etc.
Mistakesofmaterial,ofsize,ofheating/cooling
architecture,etc.
P o t e n t i a l c o n s e q u e n c e s•Corrosion•Overheatingofdevices•Condensation•Malfunctions•Break-downofsensitiveequipment
•Corrosion•Overheatingofdevices•Enclosuredamageduringinstallation
(e.g.unsuitableliftingsystem)•Malfunctions•Longerinstallationtimeanddelay
ininstallationdelivery•Difficultiesliftingenclosures•Lackofaccessibilityfromroofand/or
plintharea(forcables)
•Electricalandfirerisks•Billboarding•Burglary•Vandalism•Noisepollution
•Damageliabletoweakentheenclosure’sprotectionfromitsenvironment(e.g.climaticevents,ingressofsolidbodiesandliquids,humanintrusion,etc.).
•Corrosionduetodroppings,roadsalt,etc.
•Humidityduetowatersplashing,stagnantwater,etc.
•Lackofmechanicalstrength•Lackofspace(ortoomuchuselessspace)•LackofUVresistance•Lackofsecurity•Lackofthermalbalance(humidityorcondensation
insidetheenclosure)•Lackoftechnicalassessment
Examples of effects of the environment on the installation:•Water=reductionoftightness•Equipmentbreak-downdueto
overheatingorcondensation
•Airpollution=shorterinstallationlifetime•Reducedlifeoffansandthesystem
•Vandalism=damagetotheenclosureandinternalcomponents,reducestheinstallation’safetylevel.
•Lushvegetation=deteriorationofthesurfacetreatment,sourceofhumidity
•Humidity=riskofcorrosiontotheenclosureandoxidationofcomponents
Serious•Prematuredeteriorationoftheenclosureand
thedevicesinstalledinside(shorterservicelife)•Interruptedcontinuityofservice:malfunctions,
installationoutage•Lossofprotectionforequipment•Lossofsafetyforpeople
Costly•Frequentcurativemaintenanceoperations•Correctiveactions•Deviceand/orenclosurereplacement
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“Golden rules” to succeed in installing outdoor enclosures
In almost all cases, unusual and premature deterioration of an enclosure installed outdoors is closely linked to an underestimation of the enclosure required.
1Everythingstartswithaprecisediagnosis(asaccurateaspossible)oftheenvironment.
Thedatacollectedwillallowyoutoassessthelevelsofprotectionrequired:againsttheingressofsolid
bodiesorliquids,externalmechanicalimpacts,sunlightanditsUVrays,humaninteractions
(identifythreatsduetoaninstallationinpublicareasversusprivatespaces),humiditylevel,wind,etc.
Collect as much data as possible concerning the installation environment
2E.g.howwilltheenclosurebeinstalled(onawall,onthefloor)?Howwillitbeprotectedagainstits
environment(needforacanopy,apadlock,etc.)?Howwillthecablesentertheenclosure
(preferablyfrombelow)?
Consider outdoor equipment requirements
3Whathappensinsidetheenclosureisasimportantaswhathappensoutside.Thecharacteristics
oftheenclosure,andparticularlyitssize,arealsodictatedbythetypeofdevicesitcontains:
theirdimensions,theirlevelofthermaldissipation,theirlevelofresistance,etc.
Make a detailed inventory of the devices inside the enclosure
4Dependingonthetypeofdevicesthatwillbeinstalledinsideandtheirlocationintheenclosure,
constraintsofsizeandweight,etc.
Determine the correct enclosure size
5e.g.Wherewilltheenclosurebeinstalled:inarefinery,awatertreatmentplant,etc.?
Doestheinstallationrequiremountingplates,amodularframe,ora19”rack?Doestheenclosureneed
toberaisedandmountedonabase(toreducewaterspray,risingdampanddamageintheeventofaflood)?
Allow for the specific equipment required (universal mounting plate, 19’’ rack, etc.).
•Allenclosurescanbeinstalledoutdoors;•Alloutdoorenclosuresofferthesameadvantageswhatevertheoutdoor
conditions;•ThehighestIPlevelissystematicallyrequired,eveninthemostextreme
environments.
Do NOT assume that…
Note:AveryhighIPleveloftenentailsdifficultiesofthermalmanagement.
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“Golden rules” to succeed in installing outdoor enclosures
7Itisanacceptedfactthatefficientthermalmanagementmaximizestheperformanceandservicelife
ofelectricalandelectroniccomponents.
Get the “thermal management” reflex
8Thematerialyouchoosefortheenclosureshouldideallyhavefourintrinsicqualities:•Minimizestheeffectsonequipmentofidentifiedexternalimpacts.•Thermalproperties(e.g.itmustnotabsorbheat).•Humanprotectionagainstelectricalhazardsandfirerisks.•Sufficientadaptabilitytoalloweasyenclosuremodification,withoutdetractingfromitslevelofprotection.
Choose the appropriate enclosure material
9Cableentriescanbeamajorsourceofhumidityandcorrosion.
Do not neglect cable entries
10•Forroutineuse:doorswitch,doorstop,documentpocket,etc.•Formaintenanceoperations:accessibilitytoallcomponentsmustbeeasyfortheoperatorwithout
anyrisk.Doorsmustbeabletobeopenedandheldinthecorrectpositionevenwithstrongwinds(e.g.nearmotorways).Choosingthecorrectplacetoinstalltheenclosureisimportantforfuturemaintenancetasks.
Think about accessing the installation
11Nounauthorizedpersonsshouldbeallowedtoaccessthedevices.Toensuremaximumsafetyofpeople
andtheelectricalinstallation,allsolutionsshouldbeconsidered.Ifnecessary,addanti-burglaryand
tamper-proofingaccessories.
Think about protecting the installation
6Allowfortheweightofthedevicesandtheweightoftheenclosure,asitwillultimatelybeconfigured,
andplanfortransportandliftingsystemsbeforehand.
Pay attention to the weight
•Somefactorsmustbetakenintoaccountsystematicallyinenclosureselection:- Theinstallationenvironment- Protectionoftheinstallation- Risktohumans- Thermalmanagementoftheenclosure- Thepositionoftheenclosureontheinstallationsite
•Efficientthermalmanagementmaximizestheperformanceandservicelifeofelectricalandelectronicequipment.
Remember that…
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Locking system
Power supply on site
Sun radiation
Water
Humidity
The “outdoor Heavy Duty enclosures” concept by Schneider ElectricWe consider that, to be effective, an outdoor enclosure must provide comprehensive and appropriate responses to each of the following three outdoor parameters:
1 Weather conditions
2 Installation constraints
3 Human interactions
The new outdoor enclosures offer designed by Schneider Electric has been built based on this unique, comprehensive concept.
Benefits of “Outdoor Heavy Duty enclosures”: “Be careful to make the right choice for high resistance!”•Comprehensiveapproachtooutdoorconstraints•Unique“Resist”concept•Enclosurestestedandcertifiedfortoughestconditions•Enclosurestestedandcertifiedforhumaninteractions•Advancedanddifferentiatedsolutionsdedicatedtooutdoorapplications•Longerservicelife(x2versusstandardenclosure)•Energyefficiencymanagement(less“active”thermalsolutionsneeded)
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Billboarding
Burglary
Aesthetic design
Vandalism
Noisepollution
Sensitivity of equipment
Cable entries management
Plinth management
Weight
Locking system
Low maintenance
Power supply on site
Support equipment
Space capacity Heat
extraction capacity
Cold
Sandstorms
Condensation Heat
Salt mist
Pollution
Rain
Snow
Outdoor HD enclosure
Weather Conditions
Installation Constraints
Human Interactions
Before test After test
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Standards and certifications:Integral part of the “Heavy Duty enclosures” concept
Outdoor enclosure standardsTested and certified according to
IEC 62.208 standard
Enclosureresistanceistestedinextreme
conditionsofexposure:
•Weatherresistance:
Exposuretorain+UVlampfor500h
•Corrosionresistance:
Exposuretoalternatecyclesofhumidity(95%)
andsaltmistduring24cyclesof24hours.
Note: theIEC62.208standardrequires
theIPandIKtobedeclaredandverified.
Tested and certified according to IEC 60.529
standard ThisstandarddefinestheIPdegreesofprotection
relatingtothelevelsofprotectionofpeople
andtoprotectionagainsttheingressofsolid
bodiesandwater.
Tested and certified according to IEC 62.262
standard
Thisstandarddefinesthedegreesofprotection
providedbyenclosuresforelectricalequipment
againstexternalmechanicalimpacts.
Note:IK10isrequiredforplaindoor.IK08
forglassdoor.
Corrosion resistanceTested and certified according to ISO12944
(level C4H)•C=classofcorrosion•4=“highlevel”ofprotectionforindustrial
andcoastalenvironments(moderatesalinity),andchemicalprocessingplants
•H=classofdurability“high”(>15yearstofirstmajormaintenance)
RiskofelectricalshockElectricalprotectionClassII(accordingtoIEC60.950-1):Theenclosurehasreinforcedinsulation,
withnoaccessiblemetallicparts.ThehandlesofClass2equipmentshallhavenoearthloop.
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Standards and certifications:Integral part of the “Heavy Duty enclosures” concept
Tested and certified according to IEC 61.439-1 standard
Low-voltageswitchgearandcontrolpanelsaretestedtoverifythatnosingle
failurecanresultintheappearanceofadangerousvoltagethatcouldcause
anelectricshock.Thismustbeachievedwithoutrelyingonanearthedmetal
casing.Thesolutionisusuallyatleastpartlytohavetwolayersofinsulating
materialsurroundinglivepartsortousereinforcedinsulation.
Tested and certified according to UL508 (Underwriters Laboratories)
ThebasicstandardsusedtoinvestigateproductsinthiscategoryareUL
508A,“IndustrialControlPanels,”CAN/CSA-C22.2No.14,“IndustrialControl
Equipment,”CAN/CSAC22.2No.94-M91,SpecialPurposeEnclosuresand
CAN/CSAC22.2No.73,ElectricallyEquippedMachineTools.
Anti-vandalism solutionsTested and certified according to IEC 61.439-5 standard•IK10resistance(impactenergy:20Joules)•Shockloadresistance(15kg)•Resistancetosharp-edgedobjects
Note:Thisseriesoftestsisarealchallengeforanenclosure.
Heavy Duty enclosure anti-vandalism accessories have been
successfully declared ENV16127
Thatmeanstheenclosureisabletoresisttoanattackwithtools
(hammer,screwdriver,etc.).
Anti-burglary solutionsHeavy Duty enclosure anti-burglary kit has
been successfully declared ENV1627Thatmeanstheenclosureisabletoresisttoanattackwithtools(hammer,screwdriver,etc.).
Tested and certified according to IEC 60.297-
3-100 standard
Part3-100ofIEC60.297standarddefinesthe
basicdimensionsoffrontpanels,sub-racks,
chassis,racksandcabinets.
Tested and certified according to IEC 61.696-3
standard
•Climatictest:Solarradiation,extremetemperatures,dampheat,etc.
•Biologicaltest
•Resistancetochemicallyactivesubstances
•Mechanicaltests(IEC61.439-5)+dynamictests+liftingandstiffnesstests(IEC61587-1)
•Injuryaspects(IEC60.950_Burrs)+lockingdevices(optional)+tamper-proofing(optional)+bulletresistance
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How to take into account “weather conditions”
Applications
themostconcerned
Bydefinition,outdoorapplicationsaresubjected
toweatherconditions,sometimesextreme.
Butthisdoesn’tmeanthatalloutdoorenclosures
aresuitableforanyapplication.Eachoutdoor
environmenthasspecificparameters.
Main weather conditionstoconsider•Rain•Cold(downto-40°C)•Heat(upto80°C)•Solarradiation(UV)•Fastchangeof
temperature•Sandstorms•Fog•Climaticevent(storm,
snow,frost,etc.)•Airsalinity•Humidity(upto95%)
Your goals when selectinganoutdoorenclosure
Limittheeffectsofweatherconditionson
theenclosure,andespeciallyonthedevices
inside:
•Choosingtherightmaterial•ChoosingtherightIP•Choosingtherightthermalsolutions•Choosingtherightheating/coolingarchitecture•Choosingtherightcableentriestokeepthe
sameIPlevelastheenclosure•Choosingthemostappropriateplinths(height,
material,design)
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How to take into account “weather conditions”
Outdoor Heavy Duty enclosuresresistweatherconditions
•Corrosionresistancecertification(accordingtoISO12944levelC4H)
•ThemostappropriateIPlevelasastandardfeaturetosolveproblemsofchoiceofIP(e.g.IP55orIP66)
•Metalpartsprotectedagainstcorrosion•RAL7035paintstominimizesolarradiation•Paintedparts720H(SaltSpray),scratch-proof•Metallicexternalexposedparts720H(SaltSpray)•Slimventilationunitofferingvarious
combinations(3differentcoolingarchitectures)•Advancedthermalmanagementsolutions
(passiveandactive)•Comprehensiverangeofaccessories
Zoom on…
The main properties to look for in the Heavy Duty enclosure’s two materials.
Heavy Duty Polyester•Highimpactresistance(IK10)
•Lightmaterial,easilyscalable
•Highelectricalhazardprotection(strengthened
insulation)
•Salineatmosphereresistance(corrosive
environments)
•Goodresistancetowaterandambientmoisture
•Solarradiationprotection(RAL7035paint)
•Suitableforpublic locations(withhuman
interactions):roadequipment,railtransport,
harbours,publicelectricitydistribution,telecoms,
videocontrol,potablewaterpumping,
OEM(hoisting,etc.)
Heavy Duty Steel•Madefromcarbonsteelprotectedagainstcorrosion(certifiedC4HISO12944)
•Differentlevelsofimprimationforhighdurability
Heavy Duty materials vs AluminiummaterialHD Polyester• Ingressprotection
rating:IP65(IP55for
floorstandingmodels)
•Mechanicalprotection
rating:IK10
•Thermalinsulation:
relativelygood
•Electricalinsulation:very
good(classII)
• Investmentcost:
relativelygood
Aluminium
• Ingressprotectionrating:variesaccording
tomodels
•Mechanicalprotectionrating:variesaccording
tomodels
•Thermalinsulation:generallybadforaluminum.
Needtodesigncomplex“double-skin”enclosures
toavoidthisproblem.
•Electricalinsulation:relativelybad.Aluminium,
likemostmetals,isagoodelectricalconductor.
• Investmentcost:relativelybadduetohighcost
ofrawmaterialandtechnology.
•SFHD range
Thestructurewillbemadefromprofiled
andlaser-weldedgalvanizedsteelwith
acataphoresisprotectioncoatingand
aprimarycoatingof100%polyester
powder
•S3HD range
ThewholesteelSpacialS3HD
enclosurewillbemadefrom
laser-weldedcarbonsteelwith
acataphoresisprotectioncoating
andaprimarycoatingof100%
polyesterpowder,single-piecebody
(cross-shapedstructure).•Suitableforprivate locations:tunnels,
airports,renewables(e.g.solarfarms),
industry(MMM,Oil&Gas,etc.),water
distributionandtreatmentplants,etc.
Structured finish, 100% polyester powder
Anti-corrosive
Steel
Double layer of fiberglass
Moulded polyester
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Focus on…thermal solutions for outdoorsThermal management of enclosures is strongly recommended to:
•Helpensurecontinuityofservice:helpstopreventoutagesandmalfunctionscausedbyoverheating/underheatingofelectricalandelectronicdevices;
•Reducecosts:relatedtoshuttingdownmanufacturingprocessesortoinstallationmaintenance;•Increasethelifetimeofinternalcomponents.
Overview of thermal management solutions for outdoor enclosures
"Passive" managementsolutions•Choiceofmaterial•Enclosuresize•Enclosurelocation•Wallinsulation•Powerloadarrangement•Relocationof"passive"electricalloadsoutsidetheenclosure•Cablearrangement•Airflowmanagement•Ventilationornaturalconvection
•Naturaldissipationandairagitation
“Inexpensive and natural, has to be defined upstream”
"Active"
managementsolutions•Heatcontrolequipment•Forcedconvection•Forcedventilation•Airconditioners•Air/waterexchangers•Air/airexchangers•Heatingresistors
“Corrective solutions, requiring special dimensioning, can be expensive”
•Maximize “Passive” solutions before considering an “Active” one (cheap Capex and Opex).•Polyester is a better heat-insulating material than metal or stainless steel, which conduct heat.•It is very important to divide the power loads into different groups, to achieve energy saving,
avoid unnecessary hot spots, lower the average temperature of the enclosure and allow optimal adaptation of the thermal management solution.
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ProClima v6.0 will allow you to estimate your thermal management needs. From the data you have collected and entered in the software, ProClima v6.0 will propose solutions to match the characteristics of the installation (environment, indoor electrical and electronic equipment, etc.).
•Firstfreethermalsoftwareinthemarketdedicatedtooutdoorcalculations.
•User-friendlyandeasytouse.•Completethermalsolutionsdatabase.
Providesaccesstoaglobalclimaticdatabasetoenhanceandoptimizeyourthermalcalculations.
•Onlysolutionsmatchingtheinstallation’scharacteristicsareproposedbythetool.
•Optimizedthermalsolutionsfortheequipment.
ProClima v6.0 software
Active
Passive
Passive
Passive
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How to take into account “installation constraints”
Applications themostconcerned
Applicationshavetheirowninstallation
constraints.Theyareofcoursemore
specificanddemandinginthecase
ofoutdoorinstallation.
Your goals when selecting anoutdoorenclosure
•Materialhastobeappropriatefortheinstallationlocation(e.g.IKand,mostimportant,IPresistance)
•Securitysystemhastobeadaptedtopotentialhumaninteractions
•Sizeandweighthavetobeadaptedtosupportinternaldevices
•Transportandliftingsystemshavetobeplannedbeforehand
Outdoor Heavy Duty enclosuresmeetinstallationconstraints•Integratedliftingsolution•Coolingarchitectureflexibility•Aluminiumcableglandplatetomanage
cableentry•Doorretainer•19”supportupto2mhigh•Integratedplinth•Plasticdocumentpocket(A4size)
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How to take into account “installation constraints”
Main installation constraintstoconsider
Related to “equipment”
•Protectionofsensitiveequipmentand/orfunctions
•Heatextractioncapacity•Featuresofdevices:size,load,
thermaldissipation,etc.•Weightoftheequipment(toanticipate
liftingneeds)•etc.
Related to “installation location”
•Cableentrymanagement(numberofcables,crosssection,rigidity,etc.)
•Accesstotheinstallationlocation(toplanshippingsolutionsandhowtoprotecttheenclosureduringshipping)
•Availabilityofpowersupplyonsite•Presenceofpestsonsite(e.g.insects,
rodents,etc.)
Related to “maintenance operations”
•Accesscontrol•Accesstodevicesandfunctions•Sparepartsavailability
How to take into account “human interactions”
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Applications themostconcernedPublic locations:
Road equipment, rail transport, harbours, public
electricity distribution, telecoms, video control,
potable water pumping, OEM (hoisting, etc.)
Main human interactionstoconsiderRelated to “people”
•Billboarding
•Burglary
•Vandalism
Related to “installation”
•Aestheticdesign
•Accesscontrol
•Noisepollution
How to take into account “human interactions”
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Your goals when selectinganoutdoorenclosureHuman safety: To protect people from
the installation and to avoid health hazards
•Electricalandfirerisks•Noisepollution•Visualpollution
Equipment security: To protect the installation
from people and allow continuity of service
•Discreetintegrationintoitsenvironment•Anti-billboarding•Anti-burglary•Anti-vandalism
Heavy Duty Polyester enclosuresareananswertohumaninteractionsTo guarantee “human safety”
•InsulationcertificationClassII(strengthenedinsulation)•Fireresistance•Noise<60dB
•Aestheticsanddiscreetinstallation
To guarantee “equipment security”
•Discreetinstallation•Fireresistance•Strengthenedlockingsystem(with1242Etypekey)•Maximumlevelofprotectionagainstexternalmechanicalimpacts:IK10•Anti-billboardingdoor•Anti-vandalismcertification(pressureandshocktestsaccording
toIEC61439-5)•Anti-burglarycertification(testsaccordingtoEN1627typeC2)
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Overview of Outdoor Heavy Duty thermal architectures
S-Line T-Line I-Line
A
B
1
C
ED
Composition of Outdoor Heavy Duty enclosure+ 1 to 4 Fanboxes
+ 1 to 4 IP55 metal grilles
+ filters
+ Roof ventilation module
+ 1 to 3 Fanboxes
+ 1 to 4 IP55 metal grilles
+ filters
+ Roof ventilated module
+ 1 to 3 Fanboxes
+ filters
+ 1 to 3 IP54 grilles
+ Ventilated plinths
Thisarchitectureworksinforced air mode. Thisarchitectureworksinextraction mode. Thisthermalintegratedarchitectureworksinextraction mode.
NoteThewholeventilationsystemmustbeIP55. ThewholeventilationsystemmustbeIP55. ThewholeventilationsystemmustbeIP55.
Architecture benefits•Most common and competitive architecture
•Maximum heat dissipation to extract 800 W - 1000 W per ∆T of 5ºC
•Easy access to mount-dismount fanbox
•Air flow in horizontal axis
•High heat extraction capacity up to 1500 W
•Noise level with 1 fan: 55 dB when installed inside the upper
ventilation module
• ∆T° of 5°C
•Air flow in vertical axis
• Integrated architecture particularly suitable for public areas
•High heat extraction capacity up to 1500 W
•Noise level with 1 fan: 55 dB when installed inside the upper
ventilation module
•Good extraction flow rate power
•Air flow in vertical axis
A : IP55 metal grille
B : Fanbox
C : Roof ventilation module
D : Ventilated plinths
E : IP54 grille
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Overview of Outdoor Heavy Duty thermal architectures
S-Line T-Line I-Line
A
B
1
C
ED
Composition of Outdoor Heavy Duty enclosure+ 1 to 4 Fanboxes
+ 1 to 4 IP55 metal grilles
+ filters
+ Roof ventilation module
+ 1 to 3 Fanboxes
+ 1 to 4 IP55 metal grilles
+ filters
+ Roof ventilated module
+ 1 to 3 Fanboxes
+ filters
+ 1 to 3 IP54 grilles
+ Ventilated plinths
Thisarchitectureworksinforced air mode. Thisarchitectureworksinextraction mode. Thisthermalintegratedarchitectureworksinextraction mode.
NoteThewholeventilationsystemmustbeIP55. ThewholeventilationsystemmustbeIP55. ThewholeventilationsystemmustbeIP55.
Architecture benefits•Most common and competitive architecture
•Maximum heat dissipation to extract 800 W - 1000 W per ∆T of 5ºC
•Easy access to mount-dismount fanbox
•Air flow in horizontal axis
•High heat extraction capacity up to 1500 W
•Noise level with 1 fan: 55 dB when installed inside the upper
ventilation module
• ∆T° of 5°C
•Air flow in vertical axis
• Integrated architecture particularly suitable for public areas
•High heat extraction capacity up to 1500 W
•Noise level with 1 fan: 55 dB when installed inside the upper
ventilation module
•Good extraction flow rate power
•Air flow in vertical axis
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Outdoor harsh environment Sheltered outdoor environment Indoor
Public areas Private areas Private areas Private areas
Material Heavy Duty Polyester Heavy Duty Steel Polyester Steel Polyester Steel
Schneider Electric RangesThalassa PHD Spacial S3HD, SFHD Thalassa PLM, PLA Spacial S3D/CRN,
SF/SM
Thalassa PLM, PLA Spacial S3D/CRN,
SF/SM
Water & waster sewage
Groundwatertapping
Watertreatment
Waterdistribution/drains
Sewagetreatment/purification
Rainwatercollectors
Floodprotection
Environmentalmeasuring
Transport
Signalcontrol,static
Signalcontrol,mobile
Trafficlightsystems,trafficsigngantries
Recordingsystems/speed
Informationsystems
Carparkmanagement
Publictransport
Cloud computing and telecoms
Cabledistribution,passive
Cabledistribution,active
FTTx
Electric utilities
Transformation
Low-voltagedistribution
Photovoltaicpower
Windpower
Linemonitoring
Lights
Stationarydistributors
Selection guide
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Outdoor harsh environment Sheltered outdoor environment Indoor
Public areas Private areas Private areas Private areas
Material Heavy Duty Polyester Heavy Duty Steel Polyester Steel Polyester Steel
Schneider Electric RangesThalassa PHD Spacial S3HD, SFHD Thalassa PLM, PLA Spacial S3D/CRN,
SF/SM
Thalassa PLM, PLA Spacial S3D/CRN,
SF/SM
Water & waster sewage
Groundwatertapping
Watertreatment
Waterdistribution/drains
Sewagetreatment/purification
Rainwatercollectors
Floodprotection
Environmentalmeasuring
Transport
Signalcontrol,static
Signalcontrol,mobile
Trafficlightsystems,trafficsigngantries
Recordingsystems/speed
Informationsystems
Carparkmanagement
Publictransport
Cloud computing and telecoms
Cabledistribution,passive
Cabledistribution,active
FTTx
Electric utilities
Transformation
Low-voltagedistribution
Photovoltaicpower
Windpower
Linemonitoring
Lights
Stationarydistributors
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