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Industrial strength cooling options

for your enclosure from AutomationDirect
Filter Fan Kits
Fan Kits • Easy filter change
• All models are 115V with an expected
service life of 30,000 hours • Outer door lock for outdoor models
• High-performance fan motors and • Impact resistant
finger guards • Weather/UV resistant UL 94V-0 (indoor)/
• Polycarbonate fire retardant plastic grilles, UL94H-B (outdoor)
UL94-V0 • No-screw installation -
• Durable, reusable filter mat included except outdoor models
• Patented “Click and Fit” system allows • Low noise
for rapid filter fan and exhaust filter • 120 VAC and 24 VDC
installation without screws models available

Heat Exchangers
• For NEMA 4 and 4X enclosures
• Closed loop cooling
• Energy efficient: uses approximately the same power as a filtered fan sytem
• 120 VAC and 24 VDC models available

Air Conditioning Units Enclosure Vortex Coolers

• For NEMA 12, 4, 4X type enclosures • For NEMA 12, 4, 4X type enclosures
• Digital temperature controller • Operates on compressed air
• Nominal cooling capacities from 1000 BTH/H to 6000 BTH/H • Stainless steel construction
• 120VAC, 230VAC, 480VAC and 48VDC models • No moving parts, no maintenance required
• Active condensate evaporation system • Vortex coolers can be “resized” for chang-
• Tough industrial construction ing applications by simply replacing the
• Compressor protection system generator inside the cooler. No need to
purchase a new unit
• High unit efficiency
• Replacing the vortex generator takes
minutes

Compact
& 48VDC
models now
available
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Enclosure Cooling
HOT HOT

Natural Convection Cooling

Forced Convection Cooling HOT Forced Convection Cooling

COLD COLD
HOT HOT

HOT

Forced Convection Cooling

Closed Loop Cooling Vortex
Closed Coolers
Loop Cooling
Typical Installation:
Mounts into a 3/4” (Filter - not pictured)
Electrical knockout

Solenoid Valve
COLD COLD

Relief Valves to
Vent Hot Air Compressed
Air
COLD
HOT

Thermostat
HOT HOT
Cold End Muffler

Clean Cold
Air Inside

You need to cool down

Closed Loop Cooling
Heat inside an enclosure can decrease the life expectancy of
controlling
COLD units such as your PLC, HMI, AC drives and other
items. Excessive heat can cause nuisance faults from your
electrical and electronic components: for example, overloads
tripping unexpectedly. Heat will also change the expected
performance of circuit breakers and fuses, which can cause
whole systems to shut down unexpectedly. So, if you have any
electronic equipment or other heat sensitive devices, you may
needHOT
cooling.
What causes all that heat?
There are basically two sources that can cause the enclosure’s
internal temperature to rise above the ratings of the control
equipment.
Internal Sources
The same items that can be damaged by heat may also be the
source of the heat. These include items such as:
• Power supplies • Servos
• AC Drives/inverters • Soft starters
• Transformers • PLC systems
• Communication products • HMI systems
• Battery back-up systems
External Sources
Other sources of heat that can cause the internal temperature
of your enclosure to rise above a desired level involve the
external environment. These include items such as:
• Industrial ovens • Solar heat gain
• Foundry equipment • Blast furnaces
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Get the heat out
How do you get the heat out of your enclosure and away
from those critical components? There are four basic cooling
methods.
Natural Convection Cooling
If the ambient temperature outside the enclosure is cooler than
the inside of the enclosure, then the heat can be dissipated
into the atmosphere by radiating it through the surface of the
enclosure and through the use of louvers or grilles with filters.
Forced Convection Cooling
If you have clean and cool ambient air outside of the enclosure,
then a simple forced-air system may be adequate. A system
such as a filter fan and the associated grille with the appropriate
filter may be an acceptable option.
Closed Loop Cooling
A system that will keep the ambient air separate from the internal
enclosure air is needed if the environment is harsh, there are
wash-down requirements, heavy dust and debris or the presence
of airborne chemicals, and the ambient temperature is as high as
or higher than the desired internal temperature. Air conditioners
and heat exchangers are examples of closed loop systems.
Vortex Coolers
Vortex coolers create a stream of cold air from a supply of
filtered compressed air. The cold air is injected into the
enclosure, displacing warm air which is exhausted back through
the vortex cooler. While not a closed-loop system, they can be
used in the same harsh environments since the cold air injected
into the enclosure is filtered.
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Enclosure Cooling –
Selecting a Fan or Air Conditioner
Fan selection
To select the proper size (CFM) fan for your forced air cooling
solution, you need to determine the amount of heat to be
removed (in watts) and determine the Delta T (Max. allowable
internal enclosure temperature °F – Max. outside ambient
temperature°F).
CFM = Cubic Feet per Minute
P = Power to be dissipated in watts
CFM = (3.17 x Pwatts) / Delta T °F
Delta T = m
 ax. allowable internal enclosure temperature °F – max.
outside ambient temperature °F
Air conditioner and vortex cooler
selection
To select the proper size air conditioner or vortex cooler, the
worst-case conditions should be considered, but take care not
to choose an oversized unit.
There are two main factors in choosing an uninsulated metal
NEMA rated enclosure located indoors:
• Internal heat load
• Heat load transfer
Internal Heat Load
Internal heat load is the heat generated by the components
inside the enclosure. This can be determined by a few different
methods. The preferred method is to add the maximum heat
output specifications that the manufacturers list for all the
equipment installed in the cabinet. This is typically given in
Watts, so use the following conversion:
BTU per Hour = Watts x 3.413
Example: The Watt-loss chart for the GS3 Drives shows that a
GS3-2020 AC drive has a Watt-loss of 750 watts.
BTU per Hour = 750 watts x 3.413
BTU per Hour = 2559
Heat Load Transfer
Heat load transfer is the heat lost (negative heat load transfer)
or gained (positive heat load transfer) through the enclosure
walls with the surrounding ambient air. This can be calculated
by the following formula:
Condenser
Heat load transfer (BTU/H) = 1.25 x surface area (sq. ft. ) x (max.
outside ambient air (°F) – max. allowable internal enclosure tem-
perature air (°F))
Surface Area (sq. ft.) = 2 [(H x W) + (H x D) + (W x D)] / 144 sq. inches
Note: 1.25 is an industry standard constant for metal enclosures;
0.62 should be used for plastic enclosures.
Once you have determined your Internal Heat Load and the
Heat Load Transfer, you can choose the proper size unit by
calculating the needed cooling capacity.
Cooling capacity (BTU/H) = Internal Heat Load ± Heat Load Transfer
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Fan Selection Example
A NEMA 12 Hubbell Wiegmann N12302412 enclosure
(30” high x 24” wide x 12” deep) contains a GS3-2020
AC drive (20 HP 230 volt) that has a maximum allowable
operating temperature of 104°F and is located in a warehouse
that has a maximum outside ambient air temperature of 95°F.
Power to be dissipated is stated in the specifications of the
GS3-2020 and is found to be 750 watts, so P=750 watts
Delta T = Max. operating temperature for the GS3-2020 is
104°F – Max. ambient air temperature of 95°F
Delta T = 9°F
CFM = (3.17 x 750 watts) / 9°F
CFM = 264
Choose a Hubbell Wiegmann WPF60-115BK filter fan kit
that provides 295 CFM with exhaust kit WPFA50-60BK
Air Conditioner Selection Example
A NEMA 12 Hubbell Wiegmann N12302412 enclosure
(30” high x 24” wide x 12” deep) contains a GS3-4030 AC
drive 30 HP 460 volt) that has a maximum allowable operating
temperature of 104°F and is located in a warehouse that has
a maximum outside ambient air temperature of 115°F.
Power to be dissipated is stated in the specifications of the
GS3-4030 and is found to be 1290 watts.
Internal heat load:
BTU per Hour = 1290 watts x 3.413
BTU per Hour = 4403 BTU/H
Heat load transfer:
Heat load transfer (BTU/H) = 1.25 x 19 sq. ft. x (115°F – 104°F)
Heat load transfer (BTU/H) = 261.25 BTU/H
Cooling capacity:
Cooling capacity (BTU/H) = 4403 BTU/H + 261.25 BTU/H
Cooling capacity (BTU/H) = 4664.25 BTU/H
In this example, you are able to determine that a 5000
BTU/H unit is needed. Select a TA10-050-16-12 Stratus air
conditioner.
Note: The same calculation method is used for sizing
Stratus vortex coolers. However, in this example the
cooling requirements exceed the maximum capacity of
the largest available vortex cooler. If the example
application required the use of a vortex cooler instead
of an air conditioner, two (2) TV35-025-4X units would
be needed.
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Filter Fan Kits

018000-02
Applications
Filter fans provide an optimum
climate in enclosures. The
interior temperature of
enclosures is reduced by
channeling cooler filtered
outside air into the enclosure,
thus expelling heated
internal air. The resulting air
flow prevents formation of
localized heat pockets and
protects electronic components from overheating.
Outdoor filter fans are used in outdoor enclosures where
warm air must be dissipated. To clean and exchange the
filter mat, you open the lockable door of the outdoor hood,
eliminating the need to allow interior access to the enclosure.
IP55 protection type is achieved due to the special design of
the hood and the use of fine filter mats.
Features
• Easy filter change
• Outer door lock for outdoor models
• Impact resistant
• Weather/UV resistant UL 94V-0 (indoor)/UL94H-B (outdoor)
• No-screw installation - except outdoor models
• Low noise
• 120 VAC and 24 VDC models available
• Service life - 50,000 hrs@77°F (25°C) + 65%RH
• Connection type - 12 to 69 CFM - 2 wires w/case clamps, AWG
14, length 4”/136 to 373 CFM - 3 pole terminal, AWG 14, clamping
torque 0.8 Nm
• Airflow direction easily switched by reversing the axial fan
(except on models 018040-01 and 018050-01)
• Includes self-adhesive gasket pre-installed on frame
• Optional mounting screws for additional support
Standards
All models except outdoor: CE, RoHS, IP55, UL Type 12 when using
supplied filter. For use with NEMA 1 and NEMA 12 enclosures only.
UL #: E234324
Note: Using fine filter mat F5 reduces the airflow. (See Stego Air
Volume and Pressure Data, later in this section.)

Free Air Delivery Max. Operating

Power
Amps Rated Consumption Flow Air Filter Sound Required
Part Price
with Static Temp.
Density
Filtering
Level Cutout
Number (mA) Voltage (60 Hz for Delivery Exhaust Pressure (Max/Min (g/m2) Level
(dB) Sizes
120V models) (CFM)* (CFM)** (Pa)* °F/°C)
Filter Fans
018000-02 $92.00 90 24 VDC 2.2W 12 9 19 31 3.82 x 3.82 inch
(97.03mm x
018000-01 $68.00 160 120 VAC 13W 14 11 18 31 97.03mm)
018010-02 $101.00 210 24 VDC 5W 32 25 32 158/14 °F 40 4.92 x 4.92 inch
(124.97mm x
018010-01 $75.00 180 120 VAC 15W 37 28 30 (70/-10°C) 40 124.97mm)
018020-02 $104.00 210 24 VDC 5W 60 40 23 39
018020-01 $91.00 180 120 VAC 15W 69 46 27 39 6.93 x 6.93 inch
350 94% (176.02mm x
140/-13°F
176.02mm)
018040-01 $156.00 470 120 VAC 39W 136 84 60 (60/-25°C) 52

018030-03 $276.00 840 24 VDC 20W 176 135 23 158/14 °F 53

018030-01 $265.00 700 120 VAC 60W 202 156 27 (70/-10°C) 53 9.84 x 9.84 inch
(249.94mm x
140/-13°F 249.94mm)
018050-01 $218.00 780 120 VAC 85W 373 203 85
(60/-25°C)
52

Outdoor Filter Fans (Rain Hoods)

018210-04 $144.00 210 24 VDC 5W 12 11.8 48 158/14 °F 4.92 x 4.92 inch
360 98% 40 (124.97mm x
018210-02 $123.00 180 120 VAC 15W 14 14 54 (70/-10°C) 124.97mm)
Dimensions in inches (millimeters)

*Fan with filter and louver

**Fan with filter, louver, exhaust filter, and grille.

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Filter Fan Kits

Features
Applications
• Most innovative technology for fan
cooling and pressurizing of industrial
enclosures.
• Provides a high quality, economical
method of cooling enclosures
• Filtered passive ventilation can be
provided by an exhaust filter for either
convection cooling or in combination
with a fan in forced air cooling
• Slim line design allows grille to pro-
trude from enclosure surface less than
one quarter inch
• Maintains aesthetics of enclosure
Standards
• All models are 115V with an expected • cUL Recognized/CSA fan motor
service life of 30,000 hours • NEMA 1 (NEMA 12 with optional
• High-performance fan motors and WPFG series gasket)
finger guards • IP43 (IP54 with optional WPFG
• Polycarbonate fire retardant plastic Series gasket)
grilles, UL94-VO
• Durable, reusable filter mat included
• Patented “Click and Fit” system allows
Accessories
for rapid filter fan and exhaust filter • Gaskets (WPFG  Series)
installation without screws recommended
(This time-saving feature cuts instal-
lation time by up to 30 minutes when
if installing on enclosure with
textured finish
compared to traditional box fan pack- • Replacement Filters
ages) (WPFM Series)
• Cutout template provided with every
unit
• Filter fan or exhaust filter simply snaps
into cutout opening
• Connector type: WPF10 Series 2 has
12-inch wires. WPF20-WPF60 Series
has terminal strip.

Free Air Ambient

Amps at Delivery Max.
Power Flow Air Temp. Filter Sound Required
Rated Static Filtering
Part Number Price 50/60
Voltage
Consumption with
Press.
Degree Density
Level
Level Cutout
Hz at 50/60 Hz Delivery Exhaust F Max/ (G/M2) (dB) Sizes
(PA)
(CFM)1 (CFM)1 Min
3.62x3.62
WPF10-115BK $194.00 0.15/0.15 115V 12/12 Watts 16 10 29 140/14 150 67% 39
(92x92)
4.92x4.92
WPF20-115BK $250.00 0.25/0.25 115V 19/19 Watts 38 28 69 122/14 350 83% 49
(125x125)
8.78x8.78
WPF25-115BK $342.00 0.25/0.25 115V 18/18 Watts 89 62 57 122/14 350 83% 53
(223x223)
8.78x8.78
WPF30-115BK $435.00 0.5/0.5 115V 43/44 Watts 169 142 89 122/14 350 83% 55
(223x223)
11.46x11.46
WPF50-115BK2 $461.00 0.6/0.7 115V 63/76 Watts 324 249 205 122/14 350 83% 69
(291x291)
11.46x11.46
WPF60-115BK2 $517.00 1.2/1.6 115V 122/173 Watts 410 295 225 122/14 350 83% 71
(291x291)
Note 1: For operation at 50Hz, reduce CFM by 15%.
Note 2: Intake fan use only
Dimensions in inches (millimeters)

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Enclosure Air Conditioners

Applications
Designed to maintain the temperature inside an
electrical enclosure at or below a safe level for
the enclosed equipment, while maintaining a
closed loop environment inside the enclosure to
keep out contaminates that can be in the ambient
air. Can be used in environments such as steel,
food processing, petro-chemical, cement, paper/
pulp and plastics industries, provided there are
no corrosive gases or liquids that could damage
internal components.
Construction
• Free-standing rigid chassis for easy
installation and maintenance
• All mounting hardware, full-size template and
instruction manual included
• Power input terminal block on all models
• All Type 4 and 4x models come with condenser
coils coated with an electrically applied corrosion-
resistant coating
Features
• Programmable temperature controller with vis-
ible alarm features in a 0.57 x 0.29 in
[14.5 x 7.3 mm] panel
• 60˚F to 95˚F (20˚C to 35˚C) temperature control
range
• 50˚F to 125˚F (10˚C to 52˚C) ambient tempera-
ture range
• Pre-wired for external alarm monitoring connec-
tions (22 AWG three-conductor cable,
7ft (2.3 m) long)
• Active condensate evaporation system with
safety overflow
• Protective coated condenser coils on NEMA
Type 4 and 4X for corrosion resistance.
• Thermal expansion valve for maximum efficien-
cy over wide range of
temperatures and loads
• Anti short-cycle compressor protection
• High and low refrigerant cut-outs with fault
indication
TA10-060-26-12 shown
• Highly energy-efficient compressors
• UL/cUL listed

Stratus Air Conditioners General Specifications

Nominal
Cooling Inrush Running Recommended
Capacity Operating Current Current Fuse Size/ SCCR Refrigerant
Part Number (BTU/H) Voltage (A) (A) Time Delay (A) (A) Connection Refrigerant Amount (oz)
TA10-010-16-xx 120VAC/60Hz 14.50 2.69 12 *
4.00
TA10-010-26-xx 230VAC/60Hz 14.00 1.99 7 *

TA20-010-48D-xx 1000 8
48VDC - 3.70 *
(fast acting) 6.00
TA20-010-16-xx 120VAC/60Hz 10.10 2.70 5 * R134a
TA10-015-16-xx 120VAC/60Hz 14.60 3.44 12 *
1500 7.75
TA10-015-26-xx 230VAC/60Hz 13.30 2.67 7 *
Spring cage
TA20-020-16-xx 120VAC/60Hz 10.63 3.36 5 * terminal block
24-8 AWG 12.00
TA20-020-26-xx 230VAC/60Hz 8.84 2.00 4 *
TA10-020-16-xx 2000 120VAC/60Hz 23.42 5.15 12 * 10.25
TA10-020-26-xx 230VAC/60Hz 13.65 3.07 7 * 9.75
TA10-020-46-xx 480VAC/60Hz 5.86 1.51 3 160kA
10.25
TA10-040-16-xx 120VAC/60Hz 16.42 3.76 8 *
TA10-040-26-xx 4000 230VAC/60Hz 13.41 3.07 6 * 9.75
TA10-040-46-xx 480VAC/60Hz 4.11 0.93 2 160kA 10.25
R422d
TA10-050-16-xx 120VAC/60Hz 23.42 7.26 12 * Spring cage
terminal block
TA10-050-26-xx 5000 230VAC/60Hz 19.15 3.76 10 * 16-6 AWG 12.50
TA10-050-46-xx 480VAC/60Hz 9.18 1.44 5 160kA
TA10-060-16-xx 120VAC/60Hz 42.41 7.83 25 *
TA10-060-26-xx 6000 230VAC/60Hz 21.15 4.80 12 * 18.00
TA10-060-46-xx 480VAC/60Hz 10.13 1.80 5 160kA
*SCCR rating is based on the SCCR rating for the circuit protection device installed in the panel/enclosure per UL484 & UL4848a to protect the AC unit. Typically,
100kA - 200kA for Time-Delay Fuses. Atmosphere: No corrosive gases or liquids.

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TA10 Series Enclosure Air

Conditioners, Frame Size TA10-1
Air Conditioner Performance Curves
TA10-010-16-xx TA10-010-26-xx
acity (BTU/H)

2000

Cooling Capacity (BTU/H)

2000
Enclosure air Enclosure air
1500 Temperature 1500 Temperature
(oF) (oF)
Cooling Capacity

1000 1000 105

105
95 500 95
500
85
85 0
0
85 95 105 115 125 85 95 105 115 125

Ambient Temperature (oF) Ambient Temperature (oF)

TA10-015-16-xx TA10-015-26-xx
2500

Cooling Capacity (BTU/H)

Cooling Capacity (BTU/H)

2500
Enclosure air
2000 Enclosure air 2000
Temperature
Temperature
1500 (oF)
1500 (oF)

1000 105
1000 105
95
500
95 500
85
85 0
0
85 95 105 115 125 85 95 105 115 125

Ambient Temperature (oF) Ambient Temperature (oF)

Air Conditioner Dimensions

Dimensions in inches [millimeters]

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TA10 Series Enclosure Air

Conditioners, Frame Size TA10-2
Air Conditioner Performance Curves

TA10-020-16-xx TA10-020-26-xx
TA10-020-46-xx 7000

pacity (BTU/H)
7000
pacity (BTU/H)

6000 Enclosure air

6000 Enclosure air Temperature
5000
5000 Temperature (oF)
(oF) 4000
4000

Cooling Capacity
3000
Cooling Capacity

105
3000 105
Tamb 105 95 85
2000 95
2000 95 85 6846.067823 6249.77757 4989.576519
95 1000
5626.84892 4989.576519 4703.726037 85
1000 85105 0
5304.114505 3999.857645 3972.194695
0
115 4034.692471852934.321797 2776.540527
95 105 115 125
85 95 105 115 125 125 2973.254837 1997.879715 1810.386388
Ambient Temperature (oF)
Ambient Temperature (oF)

TA10-040-16-xx TA10-040-26-xx
TA10-040-46-xx
apacity (BTU/H)

7000

pacity (BTU/H)
7000
6000 Enclosure air 6000 Enclosure air
5000 Temperature 5000 Temperature
(oF) (oF)
4000 4000
Cooling Capacity

3000 105 Cooling Capacity 3000 105

2000 95 2000 95
1000 1000 85
85
0 0
85 95 105 115 125 85 95 105 115 125

Ambient Temperature (oF) Ambient Temperature (oF)

Air Conditioner Dimensions

Dimensions in inches [millimeters]

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TA10 Series Enclosure Air

Conditioners, Frame Size TA10-3
Air Conditioner Performance Curves
TA10-050-16-xx TA10-050-16-xx
TA10-050-26-xx
TA10-050-46-xx

oling Capacity (BTU/H)

oling Capacity (BTU/H)

8000 8000
Enclosure air Enclosure air
6000 Temperature 6000 Temperature
(oF) (oF)
4000 4000 105
105
2000 95 2000 95
0 85 0 85

Cooling
Cooling

85 95 105 115 125 85 95 105 115 125

Ambient Temperature (oF) Ambient Temperature (oF)

TA10-060-16-xx TA10-060-26-xx
TA10-060-46-xx
Cooling Capacity (BTU/H)

12000

acity (BTU/H)
12000
10000 Enclosure air 10000
Temperature
8000 (oF) 8000 Enclosure air
Temperature

Cooling Capacity
6000 6000 (oF)
105 105
4000 4000
95 95
2000 2000
85 85
0 0
85 95 105 115 125 85 95 105 115 125
A bi
Ambient T
Temperature (oF) Ambient Temperature (oF)

Air Conditioner Dimensions

Dimensions in inches [millimeters]

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TA20 Series Compact Air

Conditioners, Frame Size TA20-0
Air Conditioner Performance Curves
TA10-010-xx-xx

Enclosure Air
Cooling Capacity BTU/H

Temperature
(˚F)

Ambient Temperature (˚F)

TA20-10-48D-XX

Enclosure Air
Cooling Capacity BTU/H

Temperature
(˚F)

Ambient Temperature (˚F)

Air Conditioner Dimensions

Dimensions in inches [millimeters]

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TA20 Series Compact Air

Conditioners, Frame Size TA20-1
Air Conditioner Performance Curves

TA20-20-XX-XX

Enclosure Air
Temperature
Cooling Capacity BTU/H

(˚F)

Ambient Temperature (˚F)

Air Conditioner Dimensions

Dimensions in inches [millimeters]

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Enclosure Cooling –
Selecting a Heat Exchanger
Heat exchanger selection
To select the proper size heat exchanger, the worst-case
conditions should be considered. For a heat exchanger to
work, the ambient air temperature must be lower than the
desired internal enclosure air temperature.
There are three main factors in choosing a heat exchanger
for an uninsulated metal NEMA rated enclosure located
indoors:
• Internal heat load
• Delta T
• Heat load transfer
Internal Heat Load
Internal heat load is the heat generated by the components
inside the enclosure. This can be determined by a few different
methods. The preferred method is to add the maximum heat
output specifications that the manufacturers list for all the
equipment installed in the cabinet. This is typically given in
Watts.
Heat Exchanger Selection Example
A NEMA 12 Hubbell Wiegmann N12302412 enclosure (30”
high x 24” wide x 12” deep) contains a GS3-4010 AC drive
10 HP 460 volt) that has a maximum allowable operating
temperature of 104°F and is located in a warehouse that has a
maximum outside ambient air temperature of 90°F.
Power to be dissipated is stated in the specifications of the
GS3-4010 and is found to be 345 watts.
Internal heat load:
Internal Heat Load = 345 Watts
Delta T:
ΔT (°F) 104°F – 90°F = 14°F
Heat load transfer:
Surface Area (ft.2) = 2 [(30 x 24) + (30 x 12) + (24 x 12)] / 144 sq. inches
= 19 ft.2
Heat Load Transfer = 0.22 x 19 ft2 = 4.2 Watts/°F

Delta T (ΔT)
Cooling capacity:
Delta T = maximum allowable internal enclosure Cooling Capacity = 345 Watts/14°F - 4.2 Watts/°F = 20.4 Watts/°F
temperature °F – maximum outside ambient temperature °F.
In this example, you are able to determine that a Stratus heat
exchanger, with a capacity of at least 20.4 Watts/°F is needed,
Heat Load Transfer
such as a TE30-030-17-04.
Heat load transfer is the heat lost (negative heat load
transfer) or gained (positive heat load transfer) through the
enclosure walls with the surrounding ambient air. This can *This selection procedure applies to metal and non-metal,
be calculated by the following formulas: uninsulated, sealed enclosures in indoor locations. This selection
procedure gives the minimum required size; be careful not to
Surface Area (sq. ft.) = 2 [(H x W) + (H x D) + (W x D)] / undersize when purchasing.
(144 sq. inches/sq. ft.)
Note: Only include exposed surfaces of enclosue in
calculations. Exclude surfaces such as a surface mounted
to a wall.
Heat Load Transfer (W/°F) = 0.22 W/°F sq. ft. x surface
area
Note: Use 0.22 Watts/°F sq. ft. for painted steel and
non-metallic enclosures. Use .10 Watts/°F sq. ft. for
stainless steel and bare aluminum enclosures.

Cooling Capacity
Once you have determined your Internal Heat Load, the
Heat Load Transfer and the Delta T, you can choose the
proper size unit by calculating the needed cooling capacity.
Cooling Capacity (W/°F) = Internal Heat Load / ∆T - Heat
Load Transfer

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Air To Air Heat Exchangers

Consider a Better Construction
Solution: Air to Air Heat • Heat pipe technology
• Closed loop design
Exchanger
• Always closed loop Listings
• Low cost • UL File: SA34086
• E asier to mount on only one side of your • Made in USA
enclosure
• E nergy efficient; uses no more power
than a filtered fan system
Features
• All units are available in NEMA Type 4
• F ilter-free; no diminished cooling capac- and 4X
ity • Available in 120 VAC and 24 VDC
Applications • Motors have a sealed overload protector
• Finned evaporator and condenser
A closed loop cooling system which sections provide a closed loop
employs the heat pipe principle to • Coil systems use aluminum end plates
exchange heat from an electrical and baffles which improve conduction Tall, compact, and deep
enclosure to the outside. and reduce corrosion for longer life. body styles shown
• UL/cUL listed

Air to Air Heat Exchange

The Air to Air Heat Exchanger is a closed loop
cooling system which employs the heat pipe
principle to exchange heat from an electrical
enclosure to the outside. Where ambient
temperatures are suitable for heat pipes, they are
the most efficient method of cooling as the waste
heat is the engine which drives the system. The
only power requirement is to operate two
circulating fans or blowers.
Heat pipes have a liquid refrigerant under
a partial vacuum inside sealed tubes. They
operate with a phase change process which is
much like that of mechanical air conditioning,
but without the compressor. Each heat pipe has
an evaporator section and a condenser section
which are separated by a permanent baffle
so as to provide a closed loop. The bottom of
each heat pipe is in contact with heated air from
the electrical enclosure. When the enclosure
air reaches approximately 75 degrees F., the
refrigerant changes to vapor phase (boils) and
the vapor (steam) rises to the top of the tube
which is in contact with cooler outside (ambient)
air.
When the outside air temperature is lower than the enclosure temperature, the refrigerant vapor gives up heat to the outside
air and returns to the liquid phase. It then falls to the bottom and repeats the cycle endlessly so long as there is a negative
temperature differential between the enclosure and outside. Heat pipes will not operate in reverse cycle so heat cannot be
transferred from the ambient to the interior of the enclosure. Although the operation is self limiting, thermostatic control can be
used to shut off the fans when not needed.
The Stratus design has a top-to-bottom enclosure air flow pattern with maximum separation of the inlet and outlet. This design
pulls the hottest air from the top of the enclosure and returns the cooled air from the bottom of the heat pipe to the enclosure.
The air flow on the ambient side is bottom in, top out, so that the hotter discharge air moves up and away rather than being
recirculated.
The units use aluminum end plates and baffles which improve conduction and reduce corrosion for longer life. The center
aluminum baffle, which is swaged into the heat pipe coil, provides an air tight seal between the two air systems.

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Specifications

In this image, a standard In this image, a standard

installation shows where the installation demonstrates
dirt and particulate will enter the closed loop condition
the enclosure and be pulled maintained by the Air to Air
in by the fans on your drives Heat Exchanger. Cool air
and devices. Filters or not, inlet and outlet vents are
contamination is invited in completely covered by the
by this open loop approach. heat exchanger. This pro-
vides NEMA type 4 or 4X.

Stratus Air to Air Heat Exchangers General Specifications

TE20-015-24D-4X

TE30-030-24D-4X

TE40-050-24D-4X
TE20-015-24D-04

TE30-030-24D-04

TE40-050-24D-04
TE20-015-17-4X

TE30-030-17-4X

TE40-050-17-4X
TE20-015-17-04

TE30-030-17-04

TE40-050-17-04
Part Number

Price $1,028.00 $1,298.00 $1,045.00 $1,315.00 $1,120.00 $1,413.00 $1,145.00 $1,438.00 $1,383.00 $1,608.00 $1,417.00 $1,642.00
Operating Voltage ± 10%
Range (V)
Inrush Current (Start 1.92 3.90 1.92 3.90 2.59 9.70
Up Current) (A)
Loading Current 0.37 0.80 0.37 0.80 0.47 1.94
(Running Current) (A)
SCCR (Short Circuit Refer to Footnote 1
Current Rating) (A)
Recommended Circuit
Protection Device 1.5 2.5 1.5 2.5 2 6
Rating (A)
VA Rating (W) 42 20 42 20 56 47
Methanol Methanol Methanol Methanol
Refrigerant Type (oz) (0.41) (0.41) (0.81) (1.22)
Watts/°C (F°) ­­22 (12) 44 (24) 71.6 (40)
Free Air Flow (CFM) 131 127 131 127 211 235
Weight Without 16 19 32
Packaging (lbs)
Body Style compact deep tall
2 2 2 2 2 2
CRS with CRS with CRS with CRS with CRS with CRS with
ANSI 61 ANSI 61 ANSI 61 ANSI 61 ANSI 61 ANSI 61
3
Stainless 3
Stainless 3
Stainless 3
Stainless 3
Stainless
Material Type gray
Steel
gray
Steel
gray
Steel
gray
Steel
gray
Steel
gray 3
Stainless Steel
powder powder powder powder powder powder
coat coat coat coat coat coat

Voltage/Hz 120 VAC 50/60 24 VDC 120 VAC 50/60 24 VDC 120 VAC 50/60 24 VDC
Maximum Ambient 160°F (71.1°C)
Temperature
Agency Approval UL File: SA34086
1 SCCR rating is based on the SCCR rating for the circuit protection device installed in the panel / enclosure per UL50 and UL508a to protect
the AC unit. Typically 10KA for Fast Acting Fuses.
2 Cold rolled steel with ANSI-61 gray polyester powder coating inside and out.
3 Fabricated from 16-gauge 304 stainless steel.

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