Overview:
When dust or moisture ingress is a problem, then Optima's F series cabinet is the solution. The standard range of harsh environment rack enclosure comes available in three versions: non-gasketed, NEMA 12/UL 508 and shielded EMC/NEMA, depending on the demands of the application. With tested compliance to agency certification standards, the F series is proven to perform in harsh environments such as industrial control, factory automation, and lab use. A wide range of standard options, colors and accessories ensures that Optima can configure a cabinet to customer specific requirements.
F Series Datasheet

Benefits:

Harsh environment protection: NEMA 12/UL508, EMC FCC Class A
Three levels of protection: Model F4 (No-gasket), Model F5 (NEMA), Model F6 (EMC/NEMA)
51dB shielding effectiveness, 30 to 1,000MHz
Tested performance to: UL, CSA, FCC, MIL-STD, and CISPR
Modular design reduces installation, upgrade and service time.
Wide range of industry standard sizes and options.
Custom design options with a standard platform and cost.
Selection of contemporary colors choices. (custom color matching also available)
Free assembly. Optima expertly assembles your cabinet at no charge.

Description:

The F series is based on a modular extrusion frame designs and is available in 3 versions to meet the demands of the application. The model F4 is a basic cabinet without gasketing. For application that require only dust and moisture control the model F5 is the appropriate choice. When the environment calls for both particle and EMC suppression the F6 must be used. All versions feature an aluminum frame with integrated gasketing, corner castings, heavy duty door stiffening frame, multi-point locking system, windstops, and key locking door. With the choice of frame size, mounting rails, base, top panel, bottom panel, side panel, steel or glazed class doors, color and accessories the cabinet can be built with the features and appearance desired.

 

Features:

Modular extruded, aluminum frame (6063-T5 AL)
Corner die casting (380 AL)
NEMA 12 gasket: EPDM (Ethylene-Propylene-Diene)
EMC gasket overlay: Two layers of double-knit, tin-plated, copper-clad, steel mesh
Multi-point locking system (2 x 21”-42”, 4 x 52”-77”)
Standard Sizes (customs available on request)
      o Widths:  19” and 24”
      o Heights:  12U, 16U, 20U, 24U, 30U, 35U, 40U, 44U
      o Depths:  24”, 30”, 36”
Independent, removable side, top panel, bottom panel and doors.
Concealed hinges with 112 deg swing (external 210 deg hinge optional)
Key lock door standard
Flammability rating: UL94
Integrated cable management, power conditioning and cooling options

Scope of Supply:  Basic cabinet to include: 1 x frame, 2 x mounting rails (pairs, with 10A clip nuts and panel screws), 1 x base, 1 x top panel, painted and assembled. 

Items to be ordered separately: bottom panel, side panels, doors, and accessories (denote “installed” and location for free integration to cabinet assembly).