Heating Selection Guide

Industrial strength heating options for your enclosure from AutomationDirect
Thermostats
Compact design Fixed set point or wide adjustment ranges Color coded modules and temperature dials N.C. / N.O. in one unit (Part Numbers 011630-00, 011640-00, 011720-00 and 011720-01) Separate adjustable temperatures (Part Numbers 011720-00 and 011720-01) 35mm DIN rail mounting CE, UL Recognized, RoHS compliant
Hygrostats and Hygrotherms
Electronic hygrostats sense the relative humidity in an enclosure and turn on a heater at the setpoint to prevent the formation of condensation in the enclosure. Electronic hygrotherms sense the ambient temperature and relative air humidity to turn a connected device on or off according to setpoints.
Heaters
Compact design Quiet operation Low surface temperatures (convection heaters) Double insulated protection 35mm DIN rail and panel mounting options CE, UL Recognized, RoHS compliant
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Enclosure Heating and Heater Selection

Todays miniaturization of enclosure components results in high packing densities, which in turn results in higher temperatures within the enclosure. These high temperatures are harmful to electronic components. In response, cooling systems have become standard in many applications. However, just as critical and widely underestimated, are failures caused by the formation of moisture.
Why Heat an Enclosure?
Follow Steps 1-5 to determine the heating requirement of an enclosure (US units - left column, metric - right) Enclosure Dimensions:
Heater Calculation
Company Information Systems Overview Programmable Controllers Field I/O Software C-more & other HMI Drives Soft Starters Motors & Gearbox Steppers/ Servos Motor Controls Proximity Sensors Photo Sensors Limit Switches Encoders Current Sensors Pressure Sensors Temperature Sensors Pushbuttons/ Lights Process Relays/ Timers Comm. Terminal Blocks & Wiring Power Circuit Protection Enclosures Tools Pneumatics Safety Appendix Product Index Part # Index
STEP 1: Determine the Surface Area (A) of your enclosure which is exposed to open air. ________meters ________meters ________meters
Under certain climatic conditions, moisture can build up not only in outdoor or poorly insulated enclosures, but also in highly protected and well-sealed enclosures.
height = ________feet width = ________feet depth = ________feet
Moisture and Failure
Choose Mounting Option from next page, and calculate the surface area as indicated A = ________ ft2 or ________ m2 STEP 2: Choose the Heat Transmission Coefficient (k) for your enclosure's material of construction. 0.511 W/(ft2K) 0.344 1.115 W/(ft2K) or ________ W/(ft2K) 5.5 W/(m2K) 3.7 W/(m2K) 12 W/(m2K) W/(m2K) 3.5 W/(m2K)
Moisture, especially when combined with aggressive gases and dust, causes atmospheric corrosion and can result in the failure of components such as circuit breakers, busbars, relays, integrated circuit boards and transformers. The greatest danger lies in conditions where electronic equipment is exposed to relatively high air humidity or extreme variations in temperature, such as day-and-night operation or outdoor installation. Failure of components in such cases is usually caused by changing contact resistances, flashovers, creepage currents or reduced insulation properties.
painted steel = aluminum = k=
stainless steel =
Eliminate Moisture
plastic or insulated stainless = 0.325 W/(ft2K) ________W/(ft2K)
Moisture and corrosion will remain low if relative air humidity stays below 60%. However, relative humidity above 65% will significantly increase moisture and corrosion problems. This can be prevented by keeping the environment inside an enclosure at a temperature as little as 9F (5C) higher than that of the ambient air. Constant temperatures are a necessity to guarantee optimal operating conditions. Continuous temperature changes not only create condensation but they reduce the life expectancy of electronic components significantly. Electronic components can be protected by cooling during the day and heating at night. Modern enclosure heaters are designed to protect against condensation. They heat the air inside enclosures, preventing water vapor from condensing on components while providing the greatest possible air circulation and low energy consumption. Other heating element technology improvements include: Longer operating life Greater energy efficiencies Quick wiring options Easier mounting
STEP 3: Determine the Temperature Differential (T). A. Desired enclosure interior temp. = ____oF B. Lowest ambient (outside) temp. = ____oF
____oC
For these calculations, T must be in degrees Kelvin (K). Therefore, divide T (oF) by 1.8. T = ________ K STEP 4: Determine Heating Power (PV), if any (generated from existing components, i.e. transformer). PV = ________ W or ________ W STEP 5 : C alculate the Re quire d He atin g Powe r (PH) for your enclosure based on the above values. PH = (A x k x T) - PV = __________ W
Subtract B from A = Temp. diff. (T) =
____oF
____oC
____oC
Thermal Management
If enclosure is located inside:
If enclosure is located outside:
Ideally, most heaters will perform optimally when mounted near the bottom of an enclosure and used in conjunction with a separate controller such as a thermostat and/or hygrostat. With the controller located in an area of the cabinet that is representative of the average temperature or humidity requirement, the heater should then be placed in a position near the bottom but not directly beneath the controller. This placement will ensure that the controller is not influenced by direct heat from the heater.
Heater Location
PH = 2 x (A x k x T) - PV = __________ W
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1. Free-Standing
Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + 1.8 (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)
Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + 1.4 (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)
Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)
2. Wall-Mounted
Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + 1.8 (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)
Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + 1.4 (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)
Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)
3. Ground
Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + 1.8 (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)
Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + 1.4 (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)
Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)
4. Ground and Wall
Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + 1.8 (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)

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Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + 1.4 (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)
Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)
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Industrial strength heating options for your enclosure from AutomationDirect

Hygrostats and Hygrotherms

Enclosure Heating and Heater Selection

Why Heat an Enclosure?

height = ________feet width = ________feet depth = ________feet

Moisture and Failure

painted steel = aluminum = k=

plastic or insulated stainless = 0.325 W/(ft2K) ________W/(ft2K)

Subtract B from A = Temp. diff. (T) =

If enclosure is located inside:

If enclosure is located outside:

Enclosure Mounting Types and Surface Area Calculations

Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + 1.8 (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + 1.4 (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + 1.8 (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + 1.4 (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + (H x D) + 1.8 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + 1.8 (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + 1.4 (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.8 (H x W) + (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)

4. Ground and Wall

Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + 1.8 (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + 1.4 (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)

Area (A) = 1.4 (H x W) + (H x D) + 1.4 (W x D)

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