Rittal North America Introduces New Blue e Outdoor Cooling Unit
New UL Type 3R/4 cooling unit delivers durability and security in uncontrolled environments
Rittal North America LLC, a leading manufacturer of enclosures and climate control solutions, introduces a new UL 3R/4 rated cooling unit for outdoor use. The new product extends the Blue e line of air conditioners and fills a void in the marketplace for outdoor-compliant enclosure climate control.
Built to moderate enclosure climate in outdoor temperatures ranging from -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, the unit protects electronics and controls reliably in a variety of outdoor environments, including rain, wind, snow, ice and dust. The Blue e unit is compatible with the award-winning IoT interface to provide network interconnectivity, and remote monitoring and control.
Other key benefits include:
Eye bolt for transport and easy installation (>1000W)
Nano-coated condenser
Vandal-resistant comfort controller located inside the enclosure
Integrated condensate evaporator (>1000W)
"We're always expanding our product portfolio to meet the needs of our customers," said Mike Freund, managing director for Rittal North America LLC. "The new 3R/4 cooling unit is a best-in-class climate solution that delivers protection and peace of mind to our customers. They know Rittal quality will protect their equipment year-after-year in the world's most challenging environments."
The new unit carries a number of approvals and ratings, including NEMA 12, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4, cULus listing, cULus FTTA, CE and EAC.
About Rittal North America
Rittal North America LLC is a manufacturer of industrial enclosures and accessories, climate control, power management systems, and automation services. Rittal provides innovative, high-quality solutions built to integrate into your equipment and applications. Products are tested and certified to the appropriate standards that apply, including UL, CSA, IEC, ATEX and others. For more information, visit rittal.us.
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