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System integration

Rittal IT solutions – a broad spectrum of services for individual, complete packages.

Because of modular, mass-produced system components, Rittal is able to achieve the optimum individual

solution for every client, quickly and cost-effectively. Complete solutions, without compromises.

The extensive Rittal product range, including climate control components, control and monitoring technology,

system accessories and hardware components such as monitors and keyboards, is available for the

configuration of your individual solutions. The benefits of system integration include: Only one project partner,

significantly reduced planning and assembly work, and minimal logistics and procurement input.

Rittal IT solutions – simple and complete.

Rittal system integration up to Level 4 This is the cumulative result of extensive in-depth consultations and precise planning. For example, with climate control, power supply and security management to Level 4 system integration. Level 5: Level 4 with I/O and 5 application software, tested Level 4: Level 3 with integral boards, 4 tested

Level 3: Integration, wiring of various 3 components (e.g. MPS systems including backplane, power pack) Level 2: Pre-configuration, 2 population (e.g. subracks, backplanes, front panels) Level 1: Components (e.g. guide 1 rails, connectors, etc.)

The complete Rittal IT solutions for products and services is a coordinated, integrative system. It includes technical expertise, planning, prototype construction, individual production and assembly, and distribution tailored to customer requirements.

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Rittal views every customer requirement as a challenge.

The extensive product portfolio with the matching

system accessories and the comprehensive range of

services ensures that your requirements are met.

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Top quality off the shelf Rittal combines mass production with customization in a variety of ways, to your benefit.

1 Mass-produced individuality 3 Mounting of accessories Cutouts and holes are made in the The comprehensive range of Rittal factory, prior to surface coating. system accessories and assembly The advantage: Unrestricted off the shelf offer cost advantages. corrosion resistance. 4 Project-specific production 2 Modified dimensions ...such as this rack for mobile With the Optipanel command railway technology. panel, individual sizes are standard. Special sizes can also be produced for our other product series. 1066 Rittal Handbook 31

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Your requirements can also be resolved on site We put our product expertise into practice. Impressive solutions, achieved with partners in 5 your proximity. Availability and service combine to create superb results. Fast and cost-effective.

5 Technical support, tradeshows, 7 Plug and play training with system accessories Get your product information Opt for the ready-made solution. hands-on. Discover new routes to Choose to install base/plinths, side practical, cost effective solutions. walls, filter-fan units, lights, system chassis and bars, grounding rails, 6 Preparing cutouts CMC monitoring systems and Cutouts and drilled holes for many other modules from our climate control components, extensive program range of switches, instruments and accessories. monitors. Take the easy option. This service offers substantial time and money savings.

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Rittal draws on the technological expertise of entire regions. At the heart of

Rittal’s success are innovations consistently tailored to market requirements,

embracing the product range, the production techniques and our services.

Specialist expertise is concentrated at each of our sites, using state-of-the-

art production techniques. Each day, we produce thousands of products

whose quality and perfection are a constant source of satisfaction and

delight to our customers worldwide.

4 Climate control is a decisive safety 5 Rittal Wissenbach specializes in the 6 Rittal Bad Köstritz utilizes its factor in modern factory automation. production of stainless steel enclosures and knowledge of steel processing for the In order to meet these growing cases. Corrosion protection and hygiene – versatile components of enclosure requirements, the Rittal climate particularly for the chemical and food interior installation. Customer- control factory in Rennerod has production industries are the focus in specific solutions are also realized been fitted in accordance with the Wissenbach. here. latest criteria.

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7 7 The new Rittal logistics center in Haiger is an ideal location, with excellent highway routes and rail links. CS Outdoor enclosures, with an emphasis on mobile communications applications, are developed and produced here.

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China is a key market for Rittal. The domestic market is booming,

the regional proximity to Japan also offers a host of benefits, and

the presence of multinational companies is constantly growing.

For this reason, we also manufacture in China according to popular

international standards, in one of the most modern enclosure and

case production plants in the world.

The Indian economy is also showing impressive growth rates.

In order to ensure that products are available within the shortest

possible time, we have been producing enclosures and climate

control components to international standards in India since 1997,

for distribution throughout Asia and Australia.

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1 Since November 2000, Rittal 3 4 Shanghai, China has supplied the Chinese market, which already has a successfully established distribution network. Apart from industrial enclosures and cases, the focus is also on products for the IT market. 2 At the Rittal production site in Doddaballapur, India standardized enclosures and cases are mass-produced for the large Asian market. Here too, Rittal offers its renowned international customer service, as well as local advice and expertise. Rittal Handbook 31

Europe: In Plymouth, England, the main focus is on enclosure technologies

for electronics. Effective cooling is the theme of our plant in Valeggio, Italy.

There, chiller systems with cooling outputs of up to 172 kW (587,411 BTU)

leave the factory, either as standard products or manufactured to individual

specifications. With its favorable location, the Ertop plant in France supplies

high-tech application sectors with packaging products. Meanwhile, in the

USA: State-of-the-art, the sales-oriented production plant in Urbana, Ohio

serves the markets on the American continent. Here, the emphasis is on

speed and meeting customer-specific requirements.

1 Rittal products for modern 3 On a production and administration site of 4 The Rittal production and distribu- electronic packaging leave the 8700 m2 (2 acres), products for discerning tion center at Urbana, OH, USA Rittal plant in Plymouth, England applications are manufactured, as well as serves the entire American market for distribution around the world. providing a comprehensive customer with modern, salesoriented pro- service. Integrated 482.6 mm (19″) solutions duction and distribution control. 2 System climate control is the and enclosures for the aviation and Here, predominantly large enclo- theme of the Rittal plant in aerospace industries are just some of the sures, PC enclosure systems and Valeggio, Italy. specialities of the Rittal plant in Ertop, TopTherm cooling units are pro- In 2003 a brand new production France. duced on an approximately line commenced operation, 20000 m2 (5 acres) site. The producing chiller systems, air connected logistics center serves conditioners, heat exchangers the entire US market. and filter-fan units on an area of 9500 m2. One particular strength is the production of customized chiller systems.

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