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ENCLOSURE, RACKS & CABINETS Tempest debuts projector enclosure Tempest has launched a projector enclosure dubbed the Metro, which is specifically designed to tackle challenging public space environments, including stations, airports and subway systems. Metro meets stringent safety criteria demanded by such environments, and features an inner IP65-rated enclosure, with a one-hour fire rating. The design also incorporates the latest counter flow heat exchanger technology which isolates internal and external air flows to deliver decent cooling per formance. ‘With the advent of laser phosphor video projectors, the economics of projection for adver tising and information in public spaces have been transformed, with projection becoming a viable option for these areas due to tumbling maintenance costs,’ says Tim Burnham, president of Tempest. ‘We have addressed a demand for enclosures in this area by painstakingly creating an all-new enclosure to satisfy stringent safety criteria and enable 24/ 7 projection in stations, subways and other safety-critical environments. As well as encompassing all of our industry knowhow, Metro features a host of design innovations which has allowed us to create an enclosure capable of delivering in this challenging environment.’ Tempest par tnered with Swedish heat exchanger specialists Heatex to design a highly efficient counter flow heat exchanger capable of cooling loads of up to 2,000W in ambient temperatures as high as 40°C. Fans pass ambient air over an array of specially formed aluminium plates at high velocity, removing the heat from the projector from the internal, recirculating air flow on the other side of the plates. For further information visit: http://tempest.biz Elo launches I-Series of signage solutions Elo says its I-Series all-in-one product family is designed for all needs in retail and hospitality applications, combining modern mobile architecture with the flexibility and configurability of traditional POS systems which help to reduce cost of hardware in POS environments. The company says that combined with SpacePole mounts by Ergonomic Solutions, you can create a sleek design and an ergonomic solution that is simple, effective and secure. With flexible VESA mounts and poles, customisation of tailored space saving and cost efficient POS installations is easy, the company says. Available in five colours to suit different environments, with 38mm or 44.5mm diameter base poles and internal cable management, SpacePole Essential poles and mounts allow strategic placement of the touchscreen. For further information visit: www.elotouch.eu Keeping Quietly Cool Penn Elcom has launched the CoolRac FT-80-Q-FC, a near- silent exhaust fan, specially designed for flight casing that requires efficient and quiet heat management. The company says the product sets new standards in flight case cooling, with total noise levels of the FT-80- Q-FC in operation just 22.5 dBA, which Penn Elcom says is a dramatic reduction to average fan noise levels. T h e l i g ht we i g ht C o o l Ra c F T - 8 0 - Q- F C s we i g h s j u st 40 0 g a n d i s en gi n eered to t h e ro b u st a n d re l i a b l e sp e c i f i c at i o n s co mmo n to a l l Pe n n E l co m p roducts . Nine fan blades improve the air flow and facilitate highly efficient ventilation. The impeller aerofoil shape was specifically devised to minimise the noise levels and deliver more air flow and pressure. (Fans should be cleaned regularly to ensure optimum per formance). The CRC-TEMP is a thermal sensor accessory that can be attached via an acrylic adhesive pad and plugged in to the TEMP socket on the FT-80-Q-FC. This should ideally be located in an area where it can measure ambient temperature rather than directly attached to the main heat source. The unit’s thermal bi-metal reed switch is made to operate at temperatures up to 40°C and it will re-set when the ambient temperature reaches 30°C or drops to minus 2°C. For further information visit: www.pennelcomonline.com 40 | July 2017