Rittal dates back to 1961. The main direction of production is the development of distribution cabinets, climate control, electrical distribution and computer infrastructures. Sales, support and repair services are currently distributed worldwide.
Product classification
Wall-mounted refrigeration units or Rittal cabinet air conditioners are those products that are paid special attention to in production. The company produces several lines that can surprise a large number of users, despite its specificity and narrowly targeted use.
Blue e +
Thanks to modern production technologies, energy efficiency has increased to an unprecedented level. To be more precise, the use of hybrid technology has led to resource savings of up to 75%. The components that help regulate the speed, and the "heat pipes" give such a result. In large server rooms, preserving a resource such as electricity is a difficult process and, in fact, the initial task, after cooling, which is placed before such equipment. This is due to the already high costs.
Rittal panel air conditioners can be used all over the world, as various voltages are supported, which allows you to connect the device to any available source of electricity. All customization is done using the touch screen, which is elegantly hidden on the front of the device.
For more convenient management, there is a mobile application designed specifically for this line. Using a smartphone, you can control the unit, save the necessary information and even send a request for repair or ordering spare parts.
Installing an air conditioner should not be a problem. In addition to simple installation, the Rittal cabinet split system can be installed in a recess or simply on the floor. For fixing there is an eye bolt and a special clip. Carrying becomes convenient due to the fact that the manufacturer has provided a special handle.
The most powerful system from the line in question is SK 3189.940. during cooling, this figure reaches 5.8 kW, which is a sufficiently large number for conditioning in such a split system.
Topherm
More compact refrigeration units with quite good cooling power, for its size, which is equal to only 300 watts. There are several types of execution of such a model, horizontal and vertical. Installing it is exactly the same as the previous model. You can’t just say the same about repairing the Rittal air conditioner of the line in question, since the smartphone is no longer connected here.
A more detailed description is not possible in this case, since the split system under consideration is just a small analogue of the previous one. Using it is relevant only in exceptional cases, for example, its use in small server rooms is justified, where the main task is to cool only one device that creates a local network.
TopTherm Blue e
Similar units, but with more powerful components that can be controlled from a smartphone. There are also differences from the previous version in that the Blue e + technology is a real energy saving. The manufacturer himself states that CO2 emissions will be reduced by 30 percent, and electricity consumption will be reduced to 50%, if we take this part from the same unit, but without such a system.
TopTherm Blue e, NEMA 4X
This is a cabinet air conditioner Rital, which combines all the advantages of previous models, and is made using the Blue e technology. The cooling power depends on which model the customer chooses. If it is SK 3303.504, then the indicator will reach only 550 watts. For higher tasks, SK 3329.544 is best suited, with a capacity of up to 2750 watts.
One way or another, any of these cabinets perform one function - cooling. The use of such installations at home is impossible, therefore, it seems possible to meet such units only at enterprises, for example, in server rooms, where it is necessary to maintain the same temperature throughout the day.
Comparison of popular models
For a more understandable comparison of models among themselves, it is necessary to bring a table where only dry numbers will be used that clearly show the difference.
| Characteristic | SK 3186.930 | SK 3188.940 | SK 3189.940 |
| Material | Sheet steel | Sheet steel | Sheet steel |
| Total cooling power | 1.29 kW | 5.8 kW | 4.2 kW |
| Temperature control | E + controller | E + controller | E + controller |
| Energy efficiency ratio | 3,5 | 2,64 | 3,46 |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 ° C ... + 70 ° C | -40 ° C ... + 70 ° C | 40 ° C ... + 70 ° C |
Instructions for the Rittal control panel and air conditioners
The instruction in Russian contains very useful material on the capabilities of such a system and its installation. A remote control for the air conditioner is not provided, therefore, it is controlled either directly on the panel or, in some cases, using a smartphone and special software. By the way, how to solve problems with some malfunctions is also written in the Russian-language manual, and in sufficient detail.
The manufacturer focuses on the following:
- There should be no obstruction at the inlet of hot air and the exit of cold air.
- The air in the internal circuit must circulate freely.
- The distance between the wall and the air outlet must not be less than 200 mm.
- If the device is turned off, then you can start it no earlier than 5 minutes after turning it off.
Rittal Air Conditioner Error Codes
Diagnosing such a device is easy. All code messages appear on the central display of the unit with the annotation “H1”. After that, a colon is placed and the number of the specific problem is displayed. All this happens alternately with the temperature in the interval of two seconds.
More detailed data can be obtained from the error code tables, which can be found in the instruction manual.
User reviews
For a more objective opinion on the quality of Rittal products, it is necessary to highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the main lines. It is best to create such lists on the basis of real customer reviews, as this increases the information content and all the data received is absolutely objective and unbiased.
Advantages:
- The thickness of the metal allows us to say that the energy efficiency of such a cabinet will be quite high, because air losses are minimal.
- The quality of the seams is also of high quality, which positively affects the temperature inside the shield.
- The quality of painting has a fairly high level, since even when punching holes, nothing flies.
Disadvantages:
- Fairly high price when compared with similar cabinets from other manufacturers.
- Not every device is easy to manage.
Based on this, we can make an unambiguous conclusion that the Rittal cabinet air conditioner is characterized by high quality materials and internal communications. To purchase such products is necessary only from an authorized dealer.
