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PROTEX VORTEX A/C

PROTEX VORTEX A/C

ProtEX Vortex A/C Coolers are designed specifically for purged * Electrical enclosures in ATEX Zones 1 and 21 and Temperature Class T3 areas. The ProtEX Vortex A/C incorporates the most up-to-date features into Vortec’s line of highly reliable, cost effective enclosure coolers.

  • Sleek, modern design
  • Noise reduction of 78%, when compared to other vortex enclosure coolers
  • Energy use reduction through its integral mechanical thermostat
  • Quick and easy installation in about 5 minutes
  • Flexible installation: top, side or front (door) mount
  • Incorporates check valve to prevent loss of enclosure pressure when cooling is not required
  • ATEX Certification Ex II 2 GD T3
  • ATEX Certification Ex II 2 GD 
  • Ex h llC T200C Gb
  • Ex h lllC T200°C Db
  • Ta+10 to +80C
  • T3 Temperature Class rating

The ProtEX Vortex A/C is available in 4 different cooling capacities; 900,1500,2500 and 5,000 BTU/hr. All of Vortec’s Enclosure Coolers keep Electrical and Electronic Enclosures cool, clean and protected and are a low cost alternative to expensive, high maintenance air conditioners; and avoid contamination with dirty, humid air caused by fans. Today’s small, compact multi-function electronic controls, variable speed drives, servos and programmable logic controllers are extremely sensitive to heat and contamination. Smaller cabinet sizes make temperature control difficult and prone to premature failures. Excessive heat will cause digital displays to misread, controls to drift, and breakers to trip below rated loads. The result is productivity lost due to machine or line shutdowns.

ProtEX Vortex A/Cs maintain a slight pressurization on the cabinet to keep electrical and electronic components clean and dry; and most are thermostatically controlled to maintain enclosure temperatures within a specified temperature range.

  • Features

    BENEFITS

    • Easy to install, takes about 5 minutes
    • No wiring required to install
    • ATEX Certified for Zones 1 and 21
    • Thermostatically controlled to maintain enclosure temperatures within ideal range
    • Highly reliable, with full 3 year warranty
    • No ambient, dirty or humid air enters the cabinet
    • Can be used on all cabinets, even in tight spaces
    • Operates in environments up to 175 deg F
    • Significantly lower cost, compared to explosion proof Freon air conditioners
    • Reduce operating cost with mechanical thermostat turning the unit on only when necessary
    • Very quiet, 62 dBA operation, 78% quieter than typical vortex coolers
    • Multiple cooling capacities available, to optimize performance and operating cost
    • Little maintenance required, as compared to Freon A/C and fans
    • Use no refrigerants
    • Sleek, modern design

    FEATURES

    • ATEX Certified Ex II 2 GD T3
    • Ex h llC T3 Gb
    • Ex h lllC T200C Db
    • Ta +10 to 80C
    • Tamb 10°C to 80°C (50°F to 175°F)
    • 3 year warranty
    • Small footprint to fit on all enclosures and in confined areas
    • Top, side or front (door) mount models available
    • Maintain temperature between 75 - 100 deg F
    • Supplied with air filter and ducting kit
    • Maintains slight pressurization in the enclosure
  • Specifications

    Rating

    Thermostat

    System 

    Cooling Capacity, BTU/hr

    Scfm

    Sound Level

    Item #

    Specs

    ProtEX*

    Mechanical

    System

    900

    15

    60 dBA

    8115

     

    1500

    25

    66 dBA

    8125

     

    2500

    35

    72 dBA

    8135

     

    5000

    70

    75 dBA

    8170

     

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