Overview of Rittal precision air conditioners: error codes, comparison of cabinet models

The Rittal company dates back to 1961. The main direction of production is the development of distribution cabinets, climate control, power distribution and computer infrastructures. Services for sale, support and repair, at the moment, are distributed all over the world.

Classification of products

Rittal wall-mounted refrigeration units or cabinet air conditioners are the products that we pay special attention to in production. The company produces several lines that can surprise a large number of users, despite their 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%. This is the result of the components that help regulate the number of revolutions, and "heat pipes". In large server rooms, the preservation of such a resource as electricity is a difficult process and, in practice, the initial task, after cooling, which is put before such equipment. This is due to the already high costs.

Rittal panel air conditioners can be used all over the world, as they are available in different voltages, which allows the unit to be connected to any available electricity source. All customization is done via the touchscreen, which is elegantly hidden on the front of the device.

For more convenient management, there is a mobile application developed specifically for the line in question. Using a smartphone, you can control the unit, save the necessary information and even send a request for repairs or ordering spare parts.

Installing an air conditioner shouldn't be a problem. In addition to simple installation, the Rittal split cabinet system can be installed in a recessed area or simply on the floor. For fixing there is an eye bolt and a special clamp. Carrying becomes convenient due to the fact that the manufacturer has provided a special handle.

The most powerful system of the line in question is SK 3189.940. this figure, when cooled, reaches 5.8 kW, which is a large enough number for air conditioning in such a split system.

TopTherm

More compact refrigeration units with a fairly good cooling capacity for their size, which is only 300 watts. There are several types of execution of such a model, horizontal and vertical. Its installation is exactly the same as that of the previous model. One cannot only say the same about the repair of the Rittal air conditioner of the line in question, since the smartphone is no longer connected here.

A more detailed description in this case is impossible, since the split system in question is just a small analogue of the previous one. Its use is relevant only in exceptional cases, for example, its use is justified in small server rooms, 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 itself claims that CO2 emissions will be reduced by 30 percent, and electricity consumption will be reduced by up to 50%, if we take this part from the same unit, but without such a system.

TopTherm Blue e, NEMA 4X

This is a Rital cabinet air conditioner, which combines all the advantages of previous models, while being made according to the "Blue e" technology. Cooling capacity depends on which model is chosen by the buyer. If it is SK 3303.504, then the indicator will reach only 550 watts. For higher tasks, the SK 3329.544 is better suited, the power of which reaches 2750 W.

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 find 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 the models with each other, it is necessary to provide a table where only dry numbers will be used, clearly showing the difference.

Instructions for Rittal Control Console and Air Conditioners

The instruction in Russian contains very useful material on the capabilities of such a system and its installation. The 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 obstacles to the inlet of hot air and the outlet of cold air.
• The air in the inner 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 it can be started no earlier than 5 minutes after turning off.

Rittal air conditioner error codes

Diagnosing such a device is as easy as shelling pears. All coded messages appear on the central display of the machine with the suffix “H1”. After that, a colon is put and the number of a specific problem is displayed. All this happens alternately with the temperature readings in the interval of two seconds.

More detailed information can be obtained from the error code tables, which can be found in the instruction manual.

User reviews

For a more objective opinion about the quality of Rittal products, it is necessary to highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the main lines. It is best to form such lists based on real customer reviews, as this increases the information content and all the data obtained 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 has a positive effect on the temperature inside the flap.
• The quality of the painting is of a fairly high level, since even when punching holes, nothing flies off.

Disadvantages:

• Quite a high price when compared with similar cabinets from other manufacturers.
• Not every device is easy to use.

Based on this, it can be unambiguously concluded that the Rittal cabinet air conditioner is characterized by high quality materials and internal communications. It is necessary to purchase such products only from an authorized dealer.