State: Western Australia
Date: 2020
Overview:
Crown Perth required a durable and efficient solution to house their data equipment outdoors in the challenging environment of a car park. The system needed to protect the equipment from dust and heat while ensuring optimal performance even during Perth’s scorching summer days.
Solution Provided:
PSS designed and supplied a custom outdoor rack solution featuring:
- IP55-rated enclosure for robust protection against dust and moisture.
- 800W air conditioner to maintain optimal temperatures for the housed equipment.
- A 3kVA UPS with lithium batteries to ensure reliable power backup for the sensitive data equipment.
Outcome:
The custom rack maintained a cool 22°C inside the enclosure, even on a 40°C day in Perth. This solution provided a secure and temperature-controlled environment, safeguarding Crown’s data equipment while operating outdoors in a challenging setting.
Key Highlights:
- Custom outdoor rack with IP55 rating for dust and heat protection.
- Efficient cooling with an 800W air conditioner.
- Reliable power backup with a 3kVA UPS and lithium batteries.
Project images provided, including a photo showing the rack maintaining 22°C on a 40°C day.
