All outdoor electrical installations are not equal, and some of the harshest are around coasts and seaports. These locations endure exceptionally harsh conditions because saltwater or saline aerosols in the air are extremely aggressive.
Optimal protection for electrical systems comes from electrical enclosures that reliably protect electrotechnical components against environmental influences. Too high or too low a temperature or dust and humidity can damage the electrical technology. In the worst case they can force the entire system to come to a standstill.
Outdoor Electrical Installations for a Seaport
In this example, the CSP Zeebrugge Terminal is a regular destination for many of the world’s largest container ships. When selecting equipment for the terminal’s outdoor electrical installations, cooling of the enclosure was a major challenge. After extensive consultation, CSP opted for CS enclosures from Rittal.
In addition to high corrosion resistance, the cabinets needed to be IP 55 and have break-in protection up to RC 4. Moreover, the double-walled construction provides natural convection and reduces the impact of direct sunlight. This provided sufficient cooling for the application and improved the overall energy balance.
More robust and durable
Rittal claims that CS enclosures have a service life of over 20 years, however CSP engineers wanted to see this for themselves. Several team members made visits to reference sites where they discovered that the enclosures there were still in ideal condition after more than 13 years.
That is a further reason why they chose Rittal. And with the easy and securely lockable cable entry plates, these enclosures are leak-proof. There’s not even a spider’s web inside, one engineer added.
Rittal offers a wide range of intelligent, flexible outdoor solutions. They deliver robust enclosures that offer smart, energy-efficient climate control systems for demanding environments and most temperature ranges. The intelligent modular system comprising enclosure and climate control components offers a multitude of choices for configuration of an individual outdoor solution.
A solution for every challenge
Configure any enclosure scaled to your specific requirements, and incorporate an individual choice of standard options, for example special enclosure panels, cooling units, ventilation grilles, lock systems or even heaters.
Users benefit from a uniform design with built-in compatibility, and delivery within 48/72 hours. Enjoy the convenience of a single supplier for all your product needs in every field of application and for every climate zone.
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