Designed for the edge, engineered for the outdoors.

All-in-one NEMA 4X outdoor network enclosure.

The LANOBOX Series of pre-built, IP68-rated NEMA 4X network enclosures is now available from Antaira Technologies. Each LANOBOX unit is a combined solution of a ruggedized cabinet enclosure, an Antaira PoE switch, an industrial power supply, and a 20kA surge protector.

“The LANOBOX has been designed as an easy to install enclosure for use in deploying network infrastructure outdoors with protection against moisture and extreme temperatures,” said Joe Cook, General Manager of Antaira Technologies. “And because it’s all-in-one, the LANOBOX minimizes procurement complexity and total cost of ownership.”

Integrated design.
The Series has two distinct models to serve different outdoor industrial networking demands. Both models share the same IP68/NEMA 4X enclosure, 20kA surge protection, and wide-temperature rating (-30° to 75°C / -22° to 167°F).

LANOBOX 105-T

The LANOBOX-105-T is designed for straightforward PoE connectivity. Inside its enclosure is an Antaira FNP-0500G-T unmanaged five-port Gigabit flat switch with four PoE+ outputs at up to 30W per port and a 120W total budget, backed by a 200W power supply. The system is ready to support IP cameras, access points, and sensors at the network edge.

The LANOBOX-212-T is ideal for installs involving high-power devices such as PTZ cameras, smart LED lighting, and wireless radios. It combines Antaira’s managed LMP-1204G-SFP-bt-T 12-port PoE++ switch with 240W PoE budget and a 350W power supply. Four of the PoE ports deliver 802.3bt PoE++ up to 100W per port, four ports with 802.3af/at support for 30W per port, plus four SFP fiber slots.The LMP-1204G-SFP-bt-T offers network redundancy with Spanning Tree and ERPS, as well as user-friendly configuration via Web Console, Telnet or CLI Command.

Weather & environmental protection.

• The LANOBOX Series was engineered to serve demanding applications such as:
• Outdoor perimeter security and video surveillance
• Construction site communications
• Pipeline monitoring
• Environmental and weather sensing stations
• Smart irrigation and precision agriculture
• Intelligent transportation systems

The integrated 20kA surge suppressor helps protect connected devices against an unexpected power surge in open-field uses, while wall and pole mounting options (pole mount kit LANOBOX-PMK sold separately) give installers the flexibility to place the enclosure on poles where needed.

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Chinese expansion.

Specialist in enclosure climate control strengthens its position in China.

LtoR: STEGO Managing Director Elmar Mangold, Branch Manager Junxiao Hu, Managing Director Michael Dehnert

The STEGO Group has opened an independent subsidiary with sales operations and warehouse facilities in the megacity of Nanjing (CN) As one of the leading providers of sustainable electronics protection and climate control solutions for enclosures, its technical installations safeguard sensitive electronic components throughout the world. To complement its existing eight subsidiaries, STEGO is converting its former sales office in Nanjing, a major economic hub in China, into an independent subsidiary with its own office organisation and warehouse. This transformation will ensure the consistent availability of STEGO products in the important Chinese market and enables invoicing in the local currency, Renminbi (Yuan), simplifying billing and transaction processes.

“We have been successfully operating in China for several years with our sales office and through trade shows. Establishing our own subsidiary is a logical next step. It allows us to be closer to our customers in China and respond even more effectively to the specific needs of this important market,” explains STEGO Group Managing Director Elmar Mangold. The designated head of the new subsidiary is Junxiao Hu, who studied engineering in Hanover, Germany, and lived there for several years. Since 2019, he has been working in sales at STEGO. With his experience in both cultures, he understands the differences between Germany and China, making him well-equipped to lead the new subsidiary successfully.

The new subsidiary in China not only facilitates access to the Chinese market but also serves as a strategic base for the broader Asian region. This move strengthens STEGO's international business and lays the foundation for future growth in this dynamic market.

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Display kit.

A rugged, industrial-grade steel case for Inelco Hunter's 10.1 inch PCAP Touch Screen Kit, has been developed to work with the Raspberry Pi™. This cost-effective, pre-assembled display Kit with the new steel enclosure realises the potential of the Raspberry Pi, turning it into a complete industrial system with minimal effort.

The potential commercial and industrial uses include factory automation, medical devices, home technology, IoT products, communication systems, payment terminals etc.

The kit comes pre-assembled to take the Raspberry Pi which is simply mounted onto the rear of the interface PCB using the supplied pillars and screws. The display provides a resolution up to WXGA.

Connection is via an onboard HDMI interface PCB which provides all power, signal and backlight conversion for the TFT display. The Kit requires 12V at 2A to drive the TFT display, touch panel and backlight, and 5V at 2A to power the Pi.

Features include a multi-touch input PCAP touch screen, which can be either USB or I2C connected, a wide angle of view IPS display and a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The screen dimensions are 255mm x 174mm x 9mm (including the touch panel) and the screen view area is 218mm x 137mm.

The Kit includes: a 10.1 inch Touch Screen display; an HDMI to LVDS interface PCB (pre-assembled); an HDMI to HDMI interface cable; a Micro USB to USB interface cable; plus 4xM2.5 Screws and Pillars to mount the Pi.

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For the well equipped enclosure!

A new guide from Essentra Components acknowledges the extensive array of cabinet and other mounting hardware that specialist panel builders need to assemble in producing a complete package. Their downloadable guide highlights the particular industrial components such as fasteners and hinges, levelling feet and gasket, cable glands and card slides, while providing help as to which builders should use.

For example: what attaches where and how, choosing cabinet door handles and hinges – using quarter turn latches and swinghandles, what can you use to secure the cabling and castors to help move the cabinet around in production or installation? Even down to the PCB level – Essentra Components have included guidance on support pillars, standoffs, mounting blocks and screw grommets. 

Their new Guide – includes links to downloadable CAD drawings and to request free samples before starting the ordering process.

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Updated thermal calculation software!

To simplify the often time-consuming and complicated calculation of enclosure cooling and heating require-ments use Rittal’s Therm 6.3 software.

Input the dimensions and position of your panel, together with the heat loss of the equipment installed, the ambient temperature, your preferred internal temperature and details of the available power supply, you can then select a cooling or heating solution specific to your project requirements.

A user-friendly interface guides you step-by-step through the selection process and at the end of the calculation, you receive a detailed report that not only shows the selected product, but also the net heat transfer through the walls of the enclosure. In the case of cooling solutions, the internal temperature that would be reached without climate control. All evaluations are based on the requirements of IEC/TR3 60890 890 AMD 1 and DIN 3168 for enclosure cooling units and so this useful tool also gives considerable peace of mind that suitable components have been chosen.

Enclosures can be selected from Rittal ranges or alternatively, the dimensions of bespoke cabinets can be entered manually. The heat dissipated by installed equipment can be input directly, calculated using actual measured enclosure internal and ambient temperatures or selected from a database of standard components.

Use an online version or download the offline version of Therm 6.3 from the Rittal website.

Building your data centre on a firm foundation

An efficient IT infrastructure is now at the core of every modern business but underneath the tiers of applications and operating systems, a robust and reliable platform is essential.

Rittal's TS IT provides optimum stability and maximum space utilisation due to the welded frame construction. A depth of 1200mm allows for any additional space that may be required for the next generation of servers. Innovately designed verticals provide a static load rating of 1500kg to incorporate any increase in server weight.

Featuring Rittal's latest door design, the new TS IT has an even greater air flow with an 85% open area to provide cool air to the housed servers. An intelligent design also ensures maximum air flow with no loss of strength. Adaptable verticals allow infinite mounting positions and the tool less 19î mounts limit the time engineers are on site. Dual side panels are split making it easier to move 1200 and 1000mm deep panels. Side panels can be easily locked into place providing complete security. Security is also provided by a standard four point locking system.

Barry Maidment, Rittal IT Product Manager commented "The TS IT satisfies demands of the future, not just demands of today. Modern businesses depend on the IT infrastructure to deliver them a competitive edge, the TS IT has, for many years, been a market leader due to itsí flexibility, reliability and exceptional design. The humble rack may be the most technical item in the data centre construction but has to be the most adaptable. With a fast moving technical market the TS IT must be able to cater for multiple technologies, ie network cabling, switches, servers, power and cooling systems."

Everything you need to know about industrial climate control!

Rittal has produced a second guide book, ‘Enclosure and process cooling’. This handy publication from the Rittal Technology Library, provides information on a variety of topics, including the basic principles of climate control, energy saving opportunities and project planning, installation and operation - even for more complex applications.

Answers to many questions that are of interest to original equipment manufacturers, panel builders and end users alike, are explained comprehensively in this must-have book.

As well as product specific guidance on the removal of heat using air circulation, fan-and-filter units, air/air heat exchangers, thermoelectric coolers, cooling units and liquid-based cooling solutions, the accurate selection of climate control equipment using software tools is also covered.

Offering practical and useful tips on the installation and maintenance of cooling equipment, the guide book also draws on decades of experience of climate control solutions in industrial environments, to highlight typical errors and how working solutions may differ from those originally planned.

Enclosure for extreme conditions!

Rittal’s SE 8 enclosure range is now fit for extreme conditions with a new NEMA 4/4x protection category. The SE 8 enclosure type has UL, cUL and NEMA 12 (IP55 equivalent) approvals as standard features, with protection class NEMA 12 as the default, sufficient for the majority of applications.

With the optional NEMA 4 (for steel enclosures) and NEMA 4x classifications (for stainless steel ones), which roughly correspond to IP 66, the enclosures offer increased defence against wind-driven dust, rain, splashed water and water jets, as well as from damage caused by external ice formation. Electrical and electro-nic equipment within the NEMA 4/4x enclosure is protected and can now also be used in extreme applica-tions, thanks to the improved dust and water protection.

In order to achieve NEMA 4/4x classification, modificati-ons to Rittal’s SE 8 range of enclosures has been made. The door and rear panel have been reinforced with a tubular door frame, integrated through a one-piece floor plate with an all-round seal in the base area of the enclosure.
Unlike baying suites with frames and removable side panels, the body of the SE 8 free-standing enclosure consists of two side panels and a roof which is made from one piece of sheet steel. The rear panel can be unscrewed for easy access to the enclosure.

Flex-block plinth has double appeal

Successfully introduced in 2012 in the 100 mm high version, Rittal’s flex-block plinth is now available in a 200 mm high version, ex stock. Completing the series of sizes for the entire range of Rittal floor standing enclosures, the innovative design of the flex-block plinth provides simple but effective features providing time saving benefits.

The flex block plinth is bayable, provides reduced labour times by quick and easy assembly without tools; acts as a pallet preventing the need to double handle; enables the option for cable management/restrain within the base, freeing up space within the enclosure; strong with loads up to 15,000 N and a vented option is available, along with filters.

PC enclosure!

Now with even greater security the new PC enclosure from Rittal with integrally moulded side panels and roof, internally glazed door and lockable keyboard drawer provides increased protection against unautho-rised access.

Fully compatible with Rittals range of system accesso-ries with options of glazed doors, keyboard drawers, desk sections and small to large mounting compart-ments, Rittal‘s PC enclosure system can accommoda-te all computer equipment from monitor, computer system, printer and keyboard to the mouse.

Providing a Protection category of IP 55 the new PC enclosure based on Rittal’s SE 8, replaces the PC enclosure based on TS 8. The latter will be available from stock for a further 6 months (Rittal Product Lifecycle Policy).