
Alpine E.E.C.
For cabinets and enclosures in extreme environments
The Alpine has been designed to alleviate the effects of extreme temperature on electronic equipment – and more importantly batteries.
It provides ventilation to minimise hydrogen accumulation and allows uncontaminated air to cool equipment when the desired temperature is exceeded.
External vents are fitted with rain hoods and filters to protect against weather, dust and insects. The upper vent allows ventilation to prevent hydrogen build up.
Ventech recommends the use of Polyester or Polycarbonate enclosures or cabinets depending on specific installation requirements and environmental conditions.
The Alpine is suited to remote alternative-powered sites, including solar and wind generation, providing an efficient, eco-friendly, solution.
Ideal for:
Remote cell sites - Airport runways - Traffic Lights - Weather Tracking Stations - Lighthouses - Security Systems - Basements - Roof Tops - Car Parks
Features:
Test Results 30W Heat Load
With a heat load of 30 watts being produced by electronic equipment in the equipment cabinet located in the main cabinet and the venting thermostat set to operate 25°C (TSET), the operational temperature shape of the cabinet is clear and it is possible to read off key performance parameters.
The green line highlights where the 30 watts of heat generated by the electronic equipment maintains the protected temperature (TP) regard less of the ambient temperature. TMAX 22.2°C, TMIN -25.7°C giving a T5 of 47.9°C where TP is constant.
The red line shows where the cabinet is unable to regulate heat as the ambient temperature increases near to or above TP. Along the blue line the heat being generated in the equipment cabinet is insufficient to maintain TP.
Test Results 50W Heat Load
When the venting system is rejecting heat in the equipment cabinet, the warm air being expelled is passed over the batteries before being ejected from the main cabinet. This raises the battery temperature well above ambient temperature and with the addition of a foam insulating blanket over the batteries a further temperature gain is realised therefore increasing their discharge performance.
The black dotted line tracks TAMBIENT and TCABINET as if there were no restrictions to heating or cooling.
Insulation
Cabinets are insulated with a thermal insulation material made from Polysafe, an environmentally friendly polyolefin foam, to control heat loss, prevent condensation, to reduce noise and vibration.
External Vents
External vents are fitted with rain hoods and filters to protect against weather, dust and insects. The upper vent allows ventilation to prevent hydrogen build up.
Cabinets
Ventech recommends the use of Polyester or Polycarbonate enclosures or cabinets depending on specific installation requirements and environmental conditions.
Ideal Locations
Remote Cell Sites - Airport Runways - Traffic Lights - Weather Tracking Stations - Lighthouses - Security Systems - Basements - Roof Tops - Car Parks
Security
The outer cabinet is accessed by key entry and has no external screws or fittings. This provides a secure environment for your equipment.
Patents
551765 |
New Zealand |
Granted |
2007326084 |
Australia |
Granted |
2457837 |
United Kingdom |
Granted |
12/517061 |
USA |
Granted |
2671412 |
Canada |
Granted |
ZL200780049636.3 |
China |
Granted |
Specifications:
Extreme Equipment Cabinet

Closed State
Circulation eliminates component hot spots and provides a true cabinet temperature for control thermostats or monitoring equipment.
Cabinet Specifications
Material Polycarbonate Stainless Steel Sheet metal (dipped coat primed & powder coated) Polyester Aluminium Will depend on customer individual specifications and requirements Protection Category IP 56 to EN 60 529/10.91 IP 66 Complies with NEMA 12. For ES 5080.500 Complies with NEMA 12. (Will depend on customer individual specifications and requirements) Thermostat Specifications • Permissible contact load AC-5 (0.2)1)A DC=max. 20W (1)=Inductive load at cos = 0.6 • Setting range 50 – 100% relative humidity • Dimensions 71 x 71 x 33.5 mm • Switching difference approx. 4% • A broad voltage spectrum i.e. just one model covers 24 to 230 V • Time-saving connection technique using a terminal strip with a screw connection from the outside • Flexiable mounting on a vertical or horizontal 35 mm support rail to EN 50 022, and snap fasting in the TS/ES enclosure section using the supplied adaptor Fan Specifications Axial Fan Unit 105/120 cubic metres of air an hour Temperature range = 10 degs to +55 degs Noise Level = 46/49 dB (A) Protection category = IP 54 Colour – RAL 7035 |
Insulation Specifications Material Closed cell polyolefin form Density (DIN 53571) 25Kg / m³ Thermal Conductivity (JIS A 1413) @ 20C 50 – 70% R.H = 0.032 W/m.K Working Temperature -80º to 100ºC Noise Reduction Co-efficient 0.15 (AS1045-1971) Chemical Resistance Water (unaffected) Sea water & brine Soaps & detergents Diluted acids Diluted detergents / alkalis Alcohol Ketones Esters Tensile Strength (DIN 53571) Lengthwise 4.1 kPa / mm² Crosswise 3.0 kPa / mm² |
Fire Ratings
Fire Test Standard AS 1530.3 (1989) BS 476 part 6 BS 476 part 7 BS 476 parts 6&7 FMVSS 302 |
Foil Ignitability: Spread of flame Heat evolved index Smoke develop index F.P.I Index Class 1 Class 0 Pass |
0 0 0 0-1 7.9 |
Filter Mat Specifications
Made of chopped-fibre mat with a progressive structure |