Configurable 19" Power Distribution Unit Includes Safety
Functions & Emergency Stop Feature
LONDON, Sept. 20,
2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- nVent Electric plc (NYSE:
NVT) ("nVent"), a provider of,connection and protection solutions,
today announced the addition of common North American voltages to
the Rack Safety Plus line of modular safety and power distribution
units designed to protect and connect electronics enclosed within
19" cabinets.
"The unique modular concept of our power
distribution unit will save customers both valuable time and
money," -Christian Ganninger, nVent
SCHROFF.
Designed in collaboration with Test and Measurement customers,
these 19" slide-in units provide power entry, power distribution,
and safety features that are required for operating semi- and fully
automated test systems. Key features of Rack Safety Plus include
configurable power outlets, input connectors, and safety functions
such as an emergency power button. Updates to the new North
American versions include compatibility with 120VAC or 208/240VAC
input power, configurable NEMA Type 5 outlets, and c(UL)us listing
(pending).
"The unique modular concept of our power distribution unit will
save customers both valuable time and money," said Christian Ganninger, Global Product Manager for
Embedded Systems for nVent SCHROFF. "Prior to this product, the
only option available was to manufacture the components for their
infrastructure themselves. This new product will not only save our
customers internal development costs, but also provide them with
immediate options for implementation."
Pre-Certified Solutions
Rack Safety Plus is CE-certified, with UL certification
underway. Using nVent's innovative online configurator, users can
customize Rack Safety Plus to fit their specific application
without losing any approvals, saving customers the time and expense
of additional CE/UL testing.
Redundant Safety Functions
The emergency push button on the front of the unit features a
safety circuit that meets the EN ISO 13849-1 category 3 standard.
An external shut-off switch will immediately shut down electronic
equipment when the emergency push button is activated. The external
shut-off switch is monitored by the built-in safety relay and
redundant safety switches to ensure Rack Safety Plus shuts down,
even if there is a fault in the device.
Faults are displayed on the front of the unit, an external EPO
can be attached to the unit, and the EPO status signal is
accessible for external devices as well.
Modular and Configurable
- 120 and 208 / 240 V AC inputs available for common North
American and international voltages, with a wide variety of input
connectors. The input is protected by a circuit breaker and
optional EMC filter.
- Rear outputs can be configured with NEMA 5-15R, 5-20R, C13, and
C19 outlets for AC voltages. Optional DC outputs can be configured
to provide 5V, 12V, 24V, and 28V DC power.
- Service outlets can be added to the front or rear of any unit,
providing access to main power even when individual outputs are
switched off.
- All outputs are protected with individual circuit breakers
mounted on the front of the unit, providing easy identification,
and reset in the case of a fault.
- Additional overvoltage protection units and current limiting
modules can also be integrated. This functionality is useful to
prevent circuit breaker shut-off caused by overload when the test
application is equipped with several devices turned on
simultaneously via the main switch.
- While Rack Safety Plus is designed as one unit that integrates
the safety and power distribution functions in one 19" case, the
power and safety functions can be separated into two enclosures
upon customer request.
- Individual branding and customization is possible with custom
paint colors, logos, and printing.
For those customers who need a solution quickly, several common
configurations are immediately available from stock.
With the launch of Rack Safety Plus in North America, nVent SCHROFF continues to
support Test and Measurement customers with reliable solutions to
save development time and money.
Learn More:
https://configurators.schroff.biz/rack-safety-plus/us/en
About nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and
protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions
enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design,
manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products
and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most
sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes. We offer a
comprehensive range of enclosures, electrical connections, and
fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading
brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability, and
innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in
the United States is in
Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio
of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years
and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF, and TRACER.
nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN,
RAYCHEM, SCHROFF, and TRACER are trademarks owned or licensed by
nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.
Media Contact
Kathy Berardi, nVent Electric
plc, 1 6786444122, kberardi@carabinercomms.com,
https://schroff.nvent.com/
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