April 2008

High-Density Cooling: From Discussion to Deployment
For the past several years, IT equipment manufacturers and related service providers have been stressing the need for High-Density Cooling (HDC) solutions. Today, it can be said with a very high degree of certainty that the IT community is well aware of the critical issues of meeting the power and cooling requirements of the data center – in some cases, not having enough of one or the other or even both.

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Compact SuperMAC Case Feature a Removable Rack Option

Hardigg Cases has recently introduced the SuperMAC, the company's most compact container with a removable rack option. SuperMAC was designed with a space-saving footprint that makes use of every available interior inch, while remaining small enough for two cases to sit side by side in most military vehicles. The optional removable rack slides open easily, allowing full access to equipment.

The SuperMAC is available in both fixed and removable rack options. The removable rack allows complete frame accessibility and makes bench integration possible. Equipment can slide out for field use or for connection to other equipment as needed.

SuperMAC is well suited for field-deployed equipment and sheltered applications that require medium duty shock and vibration protection in a portable, space-saving case. Equipment typically will have 50 to 80 G fragility. Application examples include control consoles and panels, radar and microwave antennas, solid-state circuit electronics and radio, TV and other communications equipment.

Features on the SuperMAC include a textured low visibility finish, comfort grip handles and recessed, cobalt black hardware. The SuperMAC’s molded-in rib design provides secure stacking and interlocking abilities, while molded-in hangers allow the lid to easily hang from the side of the case. Additional features include a patent pending shock mount case design and the Lock N Load quick latch system that securely locks the racks into places for transit.

Ergonomically Designed 2921 Mobile Control Units from Rose+Bopla

Providing an interface between man and machine, Rose+Bopla’s 2921 Mobile Control Unit is offered in five different head sizes to suit a wide variety of control requirements. Modern engineering facilities use membrane panels for mobile control and installation. The 2921 handheld enclosure is designed for membrane keypads or electro-mechanical components.

With graded sizes ranging from 85 by 85 by 206 mm to 85 by 105 by 291H mm, with 2921’s custom front panels can be designed for most applications utilizing push buttons or membrane keypads. Ergonomically shaped handles provide improved handling and impact-resistant polyamide material make the 2921 Mobile Control Unit well suited for tough industrial settings.

Each unit consists of an enclosure body, a removable front panel with stamped Neoprene gasket, screws, wall-mount bracket with hardware and M20 power cord cable grip. The 2921 Mobile Control enclosure has a pre-threaded hole for the cable grip at the bottom. If the grip is not required, it may be filled with a hole plug. Cable grips are designed to give bending protection and strain relief. As an option, a self-adhesive magnet can be attached to the rear of the enclosure. The 2921 Mobile Control Unit is rated up to IP65.

Orion Fans Develops Dual Voltage Cooling Fans for Worldwide Applications

Providing electronic and industrial equipment designers with a cooling fan capable of worldwide use, Orion Fans has developed a comprehensive line of dual voltage AC fans designed for electronic equipment and industrial enclosures. Designated the OA109AP-11/22 series, the 120 by 38 mm fans can be configured to operate on either 115 V or 230 V.

"As more customers are building products for worldwide markets, they have been looking for dual-voltage components," said Kevin Knight, marketing manager, Orion Fans.  "We are one of the only suppliers in the industry to develop a standard series of dual voltage fans for this market and the 120 by 38 mm frame size makes them well suited for use in fan trays in industrial control cabinets, electronics enclosures and telecommunications equipment applications.

Three standard models of the OA109AP-11/22 series fans are available. These come in 3,000 rpm by 110 cfm airflow at 15 watts, 2,300 rpm by 71 cfm airflow at 11 watts and 1,600 rpm by 51 cfm airflow at 8 watts. All are constructed from die cast aluminum and all have UL94V-0 glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic impellers.

Typical OEM pricing for 100 pieces of the OA109AP-11/22 series is less than $16 each with stock available immediately from Orion or Orion authorized stocking distributors.

Falcon Electric Introduces New FH Series UPS for Biomedical And Laboratory Applications

Falcon Electric, Inc. has introduced its FH series biomedical and laboratory-grade UPS. Designed to protect valuable tests and scientific processes, the FH series 3 to 10 kVA UPS assures high levels of pure power required by analyzers, sequencers, diagnostic equipment and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) instrumentation, as well as other sensitive equipment.

The FH series' double conversion, On-line design provides new, clean, tightly regulated power that assures protection for a wide spectrum of scientific equipment. By regenerating new, clean AC power, the FH series eliminates testing inaccuracies, ensures sustained runtimes, increases throughput and lowers maintenance costs.

The units' on-line design also provides no-break battery backup. For ease of replacement, the FH series incorporates internal hot-swappable, user-replaceable battery packs. Optional extended battery banks and fast chargers are available, providing up to several hours of battery backup.

The FH series features low input leakage current under the 300 µA requirement for use in non-patient-connected applications as well as input isolation. Moreover, for laboratories or hospitals located in older buildings, the FH series incorporates input galvanic isolation and input power factor correction circuitry that resolves electrical system problems and greatly reduces harmonics that can adversely affect sensitive electronic equipment.

Variable Finger Snap-On EMI/RFI Shielding Gaskets Offer Improved Attenuation 

Tech-Etch continues to support the EMI/ RFI shielding gasket market with the V series of Variable Finger Snap-on BeCu gaskets by doubling capacity for these popular gaskets. By reducing the number of full Snap-on fingers on a strip, the shielding effectiveness of the V series is increased, since there are fewer gaps to close. EMI/RFI shielding effectiveness is up to 100 db attenuation.

Each gasket is offered in five different finger, or slot, patterns and snap-on mounting provides fast, secure installation with high durability. The V series is well suited for bi-directional applications, requires only a low closing force and closes gaps as small as 0.02 inches. Item numbers 187V32FXx, 250V37FXx and 282V60FXx are available configured to custom lengths.

Applied Math Modeling Partners with ANSYS to Distribute and Support CoolSim

Applied Math Modeling, Inc. has entered into an exclusive agreement with ANSYS, Inc. for the distribution, support and ongoing development of CoolSim, a product focused on modeling the thermal environment of data centers. CoolSim is a hosted product that utilizes ANSYS CFD solvers to compute the temperature, pressure and airflow within a data center.

 "According to the EPA, companies can achieve up to 30 percent greater energy efficiency simply by improving the airflow within the data center, said Paul Bemis, CEO,Applied Math Modeling. With data centers consuming an estimated $4.7 billion in 2006 according to the EPA's most recent report to Congress, the opportunity for cost savings and improved efficiency is significant. The market opportunity is significant, and we are pleased that ANSYS has chosen us as a strategic partner to help IT organizations solve these important challenges.”

CoolSim uses a graphical interface to enable users to create a model of their data center. The model is then automatically submitted to a hosted server for processing where results in the form of HTML output reports and 3D visual images are produced and sent to the user. This mechanism allows users to perform multiple "what-if" studies of their data centers to determine the optimal placement of equipment, or the effect of adding equipment to an existing data center.

Pelican Products Canada Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Contract for Military Transport Case

The Canadian Military has awarded a contract for 33,000 co-polymer cases from Pelican Products, Inc. of Edmonton, Canada. The cases are to be issued to every soldier in the Canadian Forces to transport personal and military-issued equipment. The enclosure is an advanced design of Pelican’s 1630 Protector Case, and was designed and tooled with needs of the Canadian Military in mind.

Because of its versatility, the Canadian Forces have designated the case as the Multi-Operations Box (M.O.B.). In addition to the light weight polymer wall material, the case has wide, ball bearing wheels for transport over rough terrain and an extending tow handle with memory that flexes on impact. A key attribute of the case is the use of an o-ring sealing lid that closes tight with a tongue-and-groove fit. This, in combination with a Gore-Tex membrane pressure equalization valve, makes the M.O.B. case watertight.

With more than 8,250 cubic inches of usable storage space, the 1630 MOB Case  is well suited for safely transporting and protecting operational and follow-on equipment including the standard Canadian Forces C7-A2 military issue rifle which stows inside the case without the need for complete weapon breakdown.

The 1630 MOB Case is designed with unique Canadian Forces requirements including  a specially formulated (Federal Standard) brown case color, hot-stamped Canadian flag decal, and two removeable 4 by 6 inch clear identification document holders.  These are just a few of the features required by the Canadian Forces to support military deployments throughout the world.

Vette Corp. Joins the Green Grid

Vette Corp. (Vette) has joined forces with other prominent corporations as a Contributor Member of The Green Grid. The Green Grid has more than 150 Members dedicated to the advancement of energy efficiency within data centers and business computing ecosystems.

According to Vette Corp datacom facilities division General Manager Joe Capes, “The development of technology and products which provide more effective and efficient means of thermal management is a core Vette business focus. Successfully increasing data center energy efficiency will take the combined expertise of The Green Grid Member companies and we are proud to be part of the solution.”

Vette Corp and its fellow consortium members will work interactively, sharing and improving upon current best practices around energy efficiency. Moreover, The Green Grid is focused on developing and promoting the adoption of meaningful user-centric models, metrics, standards, processes and new technologies that will improve overall data center energy efficiencies. The Green Grid's scope also includes collaboration with end-users and government organizations worldwide in order to ensure that each goal is aligned with developers and users of data center technology.

CPI Receives 2008 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Business Development Strategy Leadership

Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) has received the 2008 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Business Development Strategy Leadership. The award is presented each year to the company that has demonstrated excellence in business development within the industry. This year Frost & Sullivan recognized CPI as an industry leader in the dynamic world rack and rack options markets by honoring the company with the 2008 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Business Development Strategy Leadership.

"Amidst a challenging and ever-changing industry, CPI has proven to be a strong competitor and a resilient innovator. Motivated by core company values, the employee-owned CPI posted growing market shares, a broader distribution network, excellent brand recognition and consistent overall performance. Its Business Development Strategy places them as one of the key competitors in the market," said Frost & Sullivan industry manager, Vishal Sapru.

In addition, Frost & Sullivan recognized CPI’s tight manufacturing controls to maintain ISO 9001:2000 certified production facilities, which helps guarantee superior specifications and top-quality products. These efforts are illustrated through numerous design patents, products that meet Electronic Industries Alliance/Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA) standards and a large selection of UL Listed solutions. CPI’s growing list of association memberships strengthen the company’s enthusiasm toward product develop and market growth. Some of these memberships include The Green Grid, AFCOM, ASHRAE, TIA and BICSI Platinum-level status.

Speak at the Remote 2008 Conference and Expo!
The Remote 2008 Conference Program Committee is looking for experts from the power protection, UPS systems, flywheel, battery, back-up and onsite power markets. We’ve recently expanded our Onsite Power program track to better reflect the industry, and we need you to speak! If you think you or your company has what it takes, please visit our website below. Submission deadline is April 25th! 

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Regards,
Nick Depperschmidt
Program Chairman