Rittal has successfully launched a new cooling system platform based on the Rittal Liquid Cooling Packages (LCP). Cooling output is increased, product selection is made easier clearer, service simplified and the need for accessories in storage is reduced. In addition, Rittal has optimised the products’ energy efficiency.

The Rittal LCP cooling system platform of the “Blue E” generation is made up of four different climate control systems: the Rittal LCP, the Rittal LCP Inline, the Rittal LCP T3+ and the Rittal LCP LWWT. They all share a common architecture and interchangeable components. For example, all systems can use the same type of ventilator. This means that fewer accessories must be stored. The costs of servicing are also cut: Because service engineers need to deal with fewer versions, maintenance and repair work can be carried out routinely and so faster.

The Rittal LCP models offer an extended power range, from 10kW up to 60kW. They can be scaled in steps from 10kW to 20kW or to 30kW, or from 40kW to 50kW or 60kW. This is a benefit if heat losses in the enclosure rise, for example, due to the use of additional servers.

The efforts for greater for energy efficiency was a high priority of the Rittal LCP developers: All versions have improved fans that consume less electricity. The Rittal LCP LWWT even works without any ventilators at all.

Large variety of models

With the Rittal LCP platform of the “Blue E” generation, despite the standardised construction, completely different customer requirements can be met.

Consumers of high levels of computing power – such as research institutes – generally cause high power losses. That is why they often place special requirements on the climate control system. These are met by the rack-based Rittal LCP, which Rittal offers with 30kW up to 60kW.

It’s different with the Rittal LCP Inline. It cools all the rows of racks by blowing cold air to the front in the partitioned cold aisle. The LCP Inline is available with an output of 30kW and as much as 60 kW.

The Rittal LCP T3+ has a similar construction as the Rittal LCP. It ensures higher fail-safe rates, as the cooling water and electrical supply are designed in a redundant manner.

The Rittal LCP LWWT – has an output of 20kW – without using any fans at all. The energy saving version of the Rittal LCP Next Generation has a passive air-water heat exchanger in the rear door of the server enclosure.

The Rittal LCP DX (Direct Expansion, Direct Evaporation) is especially suited for smaller applications where space is limited. It uses a refrigerant instead of water. This way, the climate control system can be installed quickly and easily. Time-consuming construction measures are minimised, as the pipework to the external condensing unit can be easily implemented.

The LCP DX is available as a rack-based or row-based version.