nVent Introduces Rack Safety Plus: UL-Certified Modular Power Distribution Unit with Emergency Stop Designed for U.S. Customers
A Fast and Cost-Effective Way to Develop a PDU with Integrated Emergency Safety Functions
nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, recently announced the U.S. launch of the nVent SCHROFF Rack Safety Plus power distribution unit (PDU), an innovative safety solution designed for both partially and fully automated test systems.
As a UL Certified plug-and-play solution, the nVent Rack Safety Plus PDU with E-STOP reduces lead times and costs and eliminates risks. Choose one of several standard versions or quickly configure a modified solution with up to 300,000 options and let your engineers focus their time on application development. Both standard and modified configurations are UL-certified, which makes them superior to an in-house solution, and can be easily designed using nVent’s online configurator, using predefined components.
Featuring an integrated safety system, the Rack Safety Plus PDU complies with industry standards EN 60947-5-1 and EN 60204-1, making it an ideal solution for both partially and fully automated test environments. Designed for plug-and-play readiness, this new solution offers exceptional ease of use, rapid deployment, and certified protection for sensitive electronic equipment.
Rack Safety Plus PDU also offers:
- Online configurator to modify units within 5 minutes.
- Both Standard and configured versions orderable from qty 1
- Certified and tested for immediate integration in customer applications.
- All-in-one system is 3U and standard 19” rack mount
- Emergency stop designed to provide advanced safety, flexibility, and reliability for automated test systems in 19" electronics cabinets
Certifications of the product include:
- UL and CE certified, including modifications
- The safety circuitry including EPO meets the requirements of EN 60947-5-1 and EN 60204-1 in applications with E-STOP push buttons.
“The Rack Safety Plus PDU is a game-changer for facilities looking to optimize the safety, security and protection of their sensitive electronic equipment,” said Christopher Smerillo, North America Product Manager at nVent. “With growing concerns around equipment protection and data integrity, this solution provides businesses with the peace of mind they need to operate efficiently. By combining modularity with safety compliance, we’re helping businesses streamline their automated test environments with confidence.”
nVent’s Rack Safety Plus solution is ideal for 19” Test Benches in areas such as:
- Test & inspection equipment
- Systems & control monitoring
- Prototype test & development
- Real-Time Simulation
- High-current and high-voltage power units
- EV Powertrain Test
- Hardware-in-the-loop test
- Powertrain Testing System
- Load Simulator for Electric Vehicle
- Battery equipment test cabinet
- Power Test Equipment
Rack Safety Plus PDU is now available through nVent and its authorized distributors. For more information, please visit Home | nVent SCHROFF.
About nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install, and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability, and innovation. Our principal office is in London, and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
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