Suitable for installation in both public and private spaces, the new enclosures contribute to service continuity and equipment protection by addressing the three challenges of outdoor electrical installations: weather conditions, human interaction, and installation constraints. Comprising the Thalassa PHD, Spacial S3HD, and Spacial SFHD ranges, the new family of enclosures includes vandal-proof and burglar-proof accessories, as well as ceiling and baseboard components. They can accommodate various cooling architectures and feature a new compact fan designed to remove excess heat and save space inside the enclosure.
ClimaSys™ thermal management systems maintain optimal temperature and humidity conditions to help protect sensitive electronic equipment. The latest update to the ProClima thermal calculation software uses Google Maps and local climate data to facilitate an accurate estimate of the specific thermal requirements of the installation. Users can explore hypothetical scenarios to study different weather conditions and enclosure configurations.
Various industry sectors, such as water distribution and treatment, transportation, telecommunications, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), can choose specially designed outdoor enclosure solutions to meet the specific requirements of each application. Customization of enclosures to meet particular machining, painting, and assembly requirements is also possible. Heavy Duty outdoor enclosures are designed to withstand the effects of water, dust, solar radiation, and vandalism, and offer an IP65 protection rating and an IK10 mechanical protection rating.
“Fully insulated outdoor electrical installations need much more than just a high-IP-rated enclosure to be durable and cost-effective. These installations require a fully optimized solution to meet the constraints of outdoor applications. Key requirements include protecting expensive equipment, ensuring the continuity of critical processes, and having access to enclosures that are easy to select, install, and maintain,” emphasizes Josep López, Product Manager at Schneider Electric. “The Heavy Duty outdoor enclosure range offers customers multiple sizes for greater flexibility and advanced selection tools. It also includes thermal management solutions to improve the reliability of electrical systems and global support services to assist with any type of project, anywhere in the world.”.
