Electric.ie March April 2021

40 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Rittal Why Systems Accessories for Cabling are Indispensable S witch and control panels protect electrical devices in a 'hostile environment'. They prevent damage frommoisture, dust or contact. But that is not enough. Accessories are often used for ease of use and to make the assembly of panels simpler and clearer. These usually originated from the user. It is important that these accessories meet the same requirements as those that apply to building the panel. Accessories for VX25 and AX Various materials are available for the VX25 add-on unit series to keep electrical and pneuma-tic components separate from each other. Think of rail systems, mounting profiles, system chassis and mounting rails. Non-electrical parts and appliances that do not belong directly to the electrical equipment cannot simply be placed within the housing containing the switchgear. Solenoid valves must therefore be kept separate from other electrical components by placing them in a separate compartment ർ By Emma Ryde, Rittal Product Manager for Industrial and Outdoor Enclosures made with rail systems. System chassis, which are used in the door of the VX25 to make optimal use of cabinet space, can sometimes also be used for the AX wall and floor cabinet series. The same applies to different mounting profiles. Cable routing at moving parts The IEC standard states that: "connections to appliances mounted on doors or other moving parts are made using flexible current conductors (…), allowing regular movement of the part". Pipes must be Source: Rittal Limited