Rittal is offering new, high-functional industrial workstations for decentralised fields of deployment at the man-machine interface. They met the highest requirements of the automobile industry.
More demanding requirements are placed on process visualisation and operation at the man-machine interface than in any other tasks in automobile production. In this area, specialist staff come directly into contact with the manufacturing process. Ease of control and ease of service play an important role here. With its new Industrial Workstation (IW), Rittal is placing great emphasis on ergonomics, functionality and safety. The system approach offers high performance as a result of its modular nature and ease of organisation, and through the large range of components and modern design.
The basis of the Rittal IW is formed by a modular under-desk enclosure (WHD 600 x 1040 x 645 mm) together with a VIP 6000 command panel or a comfort panel. There is place for all the necessary components directly at the manufacturing plant. The base enclosure offers sufficient space for the control system, for additional diagnostic and control elements, as well as for any decentralised network switches. Panel PCs and other control components can be installed in the vertically hinged command panel, placed on the under-desk enclosure. For optimum input conditions, a keyboard housing can be installed, which, can take an IP65 keyboard as well as another mouse, and an access control system if desired.
Ideal protection for control electronics
The base enclosure is manufactured from dipcoat-primed and powder-coated sheet steel, so offering effective protection against any mechanical influences. As an option, the plastic-coated worktop is also available in sheet steel, so that even hot splashes from welding cannot cause damage. In addition, the IW with its welded sheet metal sections exhibits a high level of EMC shielding. Altogether, the IW, with IP55 protection category (as well as the command panel with IP65) fulfils the high requirements of car manufacturers, thereby offering sufficient protection for the sensitive electronic components.
Cool operating
As early as the planning stage, special attention was given to the problem of heat generation. The command panel is therefore fitted with lateral aluminium cooling fins. In special operations, for outside temperatures of more than 45°C, a cooling unit (dimensions WHD 525 x 340 x 153 mm) is mounted on the rear panel of the command panel.
Nowadays, many panel PCs are fitted with their own fans, which provide for sufficient air circulation around the heat sensitive electronics components. An air control system can be attached to the rear panel of the command panel to support the stream of cooling air from the fans as it flows past the heat-generating components, effectively preventing any pockets of heat. In the base enclosure too, fans can be inserted, to avoid pockets of heat and to achieve a homogeneous heat distribution.
Service made easy
Rittal's workplace solution is based on a hinged command panel and a hinged rear wall in the keyboard enclosure. This ensures simple and fast access to allow the unit to be serviced. Cable ducts and cable shunting rings ensure a clear and clearly structured set-up. Most components are made with series products from the comprehensive Rittal modular system. In this way, cost-intensive special solutions are avoided.
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