January 2008

Trends in Spot Cooling
We've all heard Gordon Moore's famous observation - made in 1965 - that integrated circuit transistor density doubles every 24 months. In 1970, CalTech professor Carver Mead termed the observation a "law" because it had held through two and a half chip generations. Somewhere along the way, the prediction's timeframe was changed to 18 months, though Moore adamantly insists that he never said that.

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RiLAN Industrial Enclosures Ensure Reliable Networking In Manufacturing Environment

Rittal Corp. has introduced its new RiLAN industrial enclosures, which are designed to house sensitive networking equipment in tough plant floor environments. These enclosures, which can be individually configured to suit specific requirements, are available in carbon steel wallmount and freestanding designs.

Rittal’s RiLAN junction boxes are suitable when impact resistance and NEMA ratings are required for Ethernet applications on the plant floors, in warehouses and other work areas. The larger junction boxes offer space for Ethernet connection of up to 24 subscribers with patch panel and compatibility with all major manufacturers of industrial Ethernet components. The smaller junction boxes provide space for Ethernet connection of up to 24 users without patch panel or space for Ethernet connection of up to 12 users with patch panel.

RiLAN bus enclosures are well suited for smaller applications that require NEMA-rated enclosures. Various models are available with solid and viewing doors, D-rails for component mounting and punchouts for easy cable management. Designed for mounting 19 inch components, RiLAN three-part hinged enclosures allow access to the rear of the installed equipment after the enclosure is attached to the wall. Additional Rittal enclosures with depth adjustable 19 inch rails and easy cable accessibility are available for small networks or corridor distributors.

Offering protection for a large number of components, the freestanding network cabinet provides NEMA Type 12 rated protection and is designed to house networking components in a lockable enclosure. A full line of accessories provides ease in cable management and component installation.

Teko’s Releases Ovotek Designer ABS Enclosures

Teko's Ovotek cases have been designed for the latest hand-held and portable electronics. These plastic enclosures feature advanced ergonomics for comfortable handling and operation of the controls during use. Applications will include remote control devices, peripherals, measurement instruments and medical and wellness equipment.

The Ovotek cases are molded in off-white or black ABS (UL94 HB), have external dimensions of 6.49 by 4.05 by 1.50 inches, and are assembled by four self-tapping screws. Two versions are offered with smooth domed top part, or flat top part with recessed area for mounting a membrane keypad, 4.3 inch TFT display or product label. Internal screw bosses are provided in both the top and base for fitting PCBs and keypad assemblies.

The cases can be ordered with or without a battery compartment. Two types of battery compartment are offered which will accept either two 1.5V AA or one 9V cells, or four 1.5 V AA or two 9 V cells. Teko can supply the Ovotek enclosures with additional holes for push-buttons, connectors and controls etc., plus silk-screen printed legends and logos.

EMI Filtered Audio Connectors Meet MIL-DTL-55116

Spectrum Control, Inc. has modified the standard MIL-DTL-55116 connectors that are used in 60 volt audio frequency circuits with 0.5 Amps of current to provide effective EMI filtering. Spectrum’s connectors are waterproof and polarized, five or six pin electrical plugs/receptacles and can be designed for special and selectively loaded EMI filtering. These custom filtered connectors are well suited for military and civilian communication applications where harsh conditions are present.

Spectrum’s custom EMI filtered audio connectors have a capacitance value range of 10pF to 1mF and are available in C and Pi circuit configurations. These custom filtered audio connectors meet all the requirements of MIL-STD-810F including sand and dust, salt, fog, high altitude operation, fungus resistance and immersion to 20 meters.

Jaro Offers Large-Fan Advantages in Compact Water-Resistant

Jaro Thermal has created a new 40 by 28 turbo which provides a breezy 27 CFM of output in a 40 by 28 mm package. Jaro’s fixed blade design produces a static-pressure of 1.85 inches, in water. The new fan boasts an array of important features including IP-55 water and dust protection, on-board PWM speed control, tachometer output, reverse polarity protection and more. The Turbo series is well suited for tightly spaced applications which require ultra-high output. 

Gore Protective Vent Maximizes Airflow in Portable Devices

As electronic devices continue to decrease in size, they are also becoming more complex, which means that more heat-generating electronics are being packaged in smaller housings. Therefore, the vents in these housings need to be smaller without sacrificing airflow. In response to this industry trend, W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has added a 3 mm high-airflow vent to their line of Gore Protective Vents.

As the smallest vent in Gore’s line of insert-molded vents, the D3 relieves pressure that builds inside the housing. As devices cycle on and off, the electronics and batteries generate potentially harmful heat, which causes the internal pressure to increase and put stress on the housing seals. In addition, sudden weather and environmental changes can cause the internal pressure of an electronic device to drop, resulting in a vacuum of more than 200 millibars (3 psi).

After designing this new high-airflow vent, Gore application engineers ran the D3 Gore protective vent through its proprietary modeling program with interesting results. Using typical specifications for a handheld device, such as a GPS unit, digital camera or MP3 player, Gore investigated the pressure differential if the device is carried between an outdoor temperature of -5°F and an indoor temperature of 75°F.

Gore protective vents provide continuous airflow in sealed housings without allowing contaminants to enter because of the proprietary expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane in the vent. This unique ePTFE membrane has a low surface tension, so it repels liquids, such as water, oil and surfactants, as well as preventing dust, dirt and other environmental contaminants from entering the housing.

Pelican Products Expands Manufacturing to Europe

To meet increasing global demand, Pelican Products, Inc., also known as Peli Products in Europe, has started up manufacturing operations in an additional European facility in Crottendorf, Germany. Providing product for European Union, central Europe, Russia and other eastern European countries, the facility will work in tandem with their 200,000 square foot Torrance, Calif. plant to produce six of their most popular Protector Case models (1400, 1450, 1500, 1520, 1550 and 1600). Additional models will be coming online in the following years.

“Starting up production operations in Europe not only makes sense for our European customers but frees up production capacity for North American customers so it’s a win-win situation for all,” said Lyndon Faulkner, Pelican’s president and CEO. 

Pelican Protector Cases feature a fully stackable, trademarked Dual Band design and an open cell-core construction that helps protect sensitive equipment from some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Pelican offers more than 38 case sizes to choose from with their largest model offering nearly 11,000 cubic inches of possible storage space. To ensure easy and immediate access, most cases feature double-throw latches that have been tested to a failure threshold of nearly 400 pounds, but open with a light pull. Stainless steel reinforced padlock protector holes are also featured for added security.

Eaton Signs Technology, Marketing and Sales Agreement With EDSA

Eaton Corp. has entered into a joint marketing and sales agreement with EDSA. The agreement involves several software products including Eaton's Foreseer and Power Xpert software programs, as well as EDSA's Paladin Live power analytics platform. The Foreseer and Power Xpert products will operate with Paladin Live and be resold as part of EDSA's power solutions.

"The combination of Eaton's and EDSA's technology results in one of the most powerful and truly intelligent predictive diagnostics systems ever developed for buildings,” said Mike Longman, vice president of marketing and PowerChain management solutions for Eaton's electrical business. "This is the most comprehensive platform available for helping to ensure that customers' important facilities operate at maximum performance, efficiency and environmental sensitivity. It fits very well with Eaton's suite of PowerChain solutions that provide customers with improved reliability, safety and energy efficiency.”

"Customer receptiveness to the combined Paladin and Foreseer solution has been extremely positive,” said Adib Nasle, president of EDSA.  "It's clear from their response that working together, Eaton and EDSA has redefined state-of-the-art in mission-critical facility manageability and resilience.”

Lee Technologies and APC-MGE Create Industry Alliance to Serve Data Center Market

Lee Technologies and APC-MGE have formed an industry alliance designed to serve the data center market.  Lee Technologies will provide APC-MGE products and systems as part of its core offering, expanding the breadth and scope of Lee Technologies' data center solutions.  

"We recognize that Lee Technologies' capabilities represent a compelling value proposition to the evolving data center market nationwide, and we are proud to have them as part of our expanding team,” said Rob Johnson, president, APC-MGE North America.  "This alliance now gives Lee Technologies' customers easy access to APC's innovative data center and 3-phase power protection systems, the most comprehensive solutions available in the market today.”

"We view the APC-MGE merger as a powerful combination for data center customers and as a significant opportunity for Lee Technologies.  As a reseller throughout the United States with more than 20 years experience in mission-critical infrastructure solutions, we will continue to deliver the most robust products and services to our expanding clientele as well as empower them to focus on their core business objectives knowing their technology is working 24/7/365.  This industry alliance with APC-MGE positions our company for a strong future, by fully leveraging our broad range of capabilities and expanding our quality product offering,” said John C. Lee, IV, chairman and CEO of Lee Technologies.

White Mountain Labs Attains National Lab Suitability Certification

White Mountain Labs, has received a National Lab Suitability Certificate for its new lab facility. The Center for ESD, has been certified as a suitable lab by the US Defense Supply Center, Columbus (DSCC).

As the supply arm of the US Department of Defense, the DSCC is focused on establishing and maintaining a well-known supplier base of companies that successfully demonstrate their products meet the specified performance, quality and reliability levels of the Department of Defense product qualification program. DSCC certification confirms that all military and non-government specifications and standards required for testing are current and controlled.

"Achieving DSCC lab suitability is another significant milestone that White Mountain Labs has accomplished," said Dr. Brenda McCaffrey, president of White Mountain Labs. "Attaining certification provides additional security to our current and potential customers, allowing for continual growth within the military and aerospace markets, as well as the opportunity to position the Company as a global leader in ESD testing."

To receive DSCC certification, White Mountain Lab's facility was audited on a variety of factors, including traceability procedures, handling and storage processes, environmental control methods and training procedures. The audit also requires that the laboratory's internal documents are current and changes to any documents are made in a controlled manner. When the military testing method is specified, White Mountain Labs must perform testing in accordance with the procedures demonstrated during the initial DSCC audit.

Remote 2008
November 5-6, 2008
Atlanta, GA

Remote Site and Equipment Management Magazine is proud to announce that the annual Remote 2008 Conference and Expo will be held November 5-6, 2008 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, GA.

The two-day international conference will serve equipment and facility managers, communications system operators, designers, developers and integrators interested in learning the latest capabilities and best practices in these rapidly advancing fields. This will provide an opportunity to network with peers, professionals and potential business partners involved in technology solutions serving a variety of applications. See the latest products, services and systems available and discover what's coming next.

New topics of discussion for 2008 will include a fourth session track dedicated specifically to cyber and physical security as it related to remote sites and equipment. Additionally, we will be expanding the topics of discussion of our Onsite Power section of the show by including power protection related topics.

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