Rittal is offering new, highly-functional industrial workstations for decentralised use as the man-machine interface. The new Industrial Workstation (IW) meets the high requirements of the automobile industry.
More demanding requirements are being placed on process visualisation and operation at man-machine interfaces. 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 excels as a result of its modular nature and ease of organisation, and through the large range of components and modern design.
The Rittal IW comprises a modular under-desk enclosure, 600 x 1040 x 645 mm (W x H x D), together with a VIP 6000 command panel or a comfort panel. 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, as well as an IP65 keyboard, can also take another mouse and if desired, an access control system.
Protection
The base enclosure is manufactured from dipcoat-primed and powder-coated sheet steel. This offers 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, with an IP55 protection category (as well as the command panel to IP65) makes the IW well-suited for car manufacturers, and so offers sufficient protection for sensitive electronic components.
Cooling
The command panel is fitted with lateral aluminium cooling fins. For special conditions, a cooling unit can be mounted on the rear panel of the command panel. Since many panel PCs are fitted with their own fans, an air control system can be attached to the rear panel of the command panel to support the stream of fresh cooling air required for this. Fans can also be placed in the base enclosure, to avoid pockets of heat.
Servicing
Rittal's workplace solution is based on a hinged command panel and a hinged rear wall in the keyboard enclosure. This guarantees 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. This way, cost-intensive special solutions are avoided.
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