ClimaSys

Technical Guide
Preventing condensation

Contents
The problem

2-3

Ultra thin resistance heaters

4-7

Guide to our new solutions

8-9

Overview of the offer 10-11

Unsettled global weather patterns in recent decades have been

accompanied by sudden temperature variations, torrential rain,
high levels of humidity, extreme temperatures, etc.
These phenomena can be harmful to control panels running critical
functions (road traffic, infrastructure, continuous processes, etc),
which contain a considerable amount of electronic equipment and
are often installed in severe environments.

Condensation and humidity on

Implications...
Appearance of one of the signs of condensation
High humidity
Low temperature
Dew point frequently reached

Consequences...
High costs of service interruptions
or breakdowns.
Risk of unreliable equipment.

Accelerated ageing (oxidation, etc)

Risk of short-circuits, malfunctions, etc

1 hour's stoppage for

a mobile phone operator

= 47000
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electronic equipment
... Solutions
There are various solutions for dealing with problems such as condensation, humidity and low temperatures.
Schneider Electrics control offer (hygrostats, thermostats and hygrotherms) controls variables very precisely.
Combined with our range of resistance heaters, this control offer defines Schneider Electrics precision heating solution:
Directed heat
Improved energy efficiency

Precision heating
Thermal
control

Resistance
heaters

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Ultra thin resistance heaters: an

and condensation
Ultra thin resistance heaters have been designed to
resolve condensation problems in the most complex
installations.
Is your enclosure short of space?
Does your mounting plate make it impossible to install
a conventional heater?
Do you not want to take out the equipment?
Discover the benefits of this new offer and its numerous

mounting solutions.

advantages

Zoom

The resistance heaters have been laboratory-tested and have been

granted the following certifications:

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innovative solution to humidity

1

Minimum
thickness

Heat
and safety

They are extremely slim: 1.6 mm.

The heat is distributed over the whole surface

As a result the usable space in the cabinet

and does not exceed 70C. This temperature

has been optimised for installing equipment.

allows devices next to the heater to be handled

This can increase the usable space by up

safely.

to 30%!

Multiple
options
for fixing

Numerous
positions
for installation

Innovative quick-fixing system using Velcro

These heaters are so slim and flexible they can

pads (no need for a tool!) or with basic fixing

be installed in a variety of positions:

accessories (screw + spacer). These systems

On the back of floor-standing or wall-mounted

make it easy to move the heater if necessary.

enclosure door
Vertically on side panels
On the mounting plate

Low starting
current:
energy
efficiency

No interference
emissions

Ultra thin resistance heaters are ohmic:

These heaters can be installed near electronic

they therefore have a low starting current.

equipment to guarantee optimum heat without

the risk of electromagnetic interference.

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Ultra thin resistance heaters:

1 On a Telequick
mounting plate
A
B

innovative
mounting
solutions

A: Telequick mounting plate, ref. NSYMR

B: Telequick nuts, ref. AF1EA , supplied with the
mounting kit.

4 On plain mounting
plate with selfadhesive Velcro pads

Mounting kit....
Ultra thin resistance heaters are supplied with

a complete mounting kit to deal with any

mounting scenario:
6 self-adhesive Velcro pads

6 plastic fixings
4 Telequick nuts
4 clip-on nuts
Fixing hardware

A: Mounting plate
ref. NSYMM
B: Self-adhesive Velcro
pad and plastic fixings
supplied with
the mounting kit

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2 On plain or
micro-perforated
mounting plate
with fixing
hardware

3 On DIN rail

A
B
C

A: Mounting plate, ref. NSYMM

A: Mounting plate, ref. NSYMM

B: Fixing hardware included in the mounting kit

B: Symmetrical DIN rail, ref. NSYSDR

C: Clip-on nuts, ref. AF1CG , supplied with
the mounting kit

5 On door and/or wall

with self-adhesive
Velcro pads

Electrical circuit
diagram

A: Self-adhesive Velcro pads and plastic fixings

supplied in the mounting kit

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Guide to our solutions

Aluminium resistance heater
10 W - 150 W

Phenomenon

Condensation

Humidity

High humidity
(>60% Hr)
High humidity + high
internal temperature
(>60% Hr and >35 C

Low temperatures
(5 C < T <10 C
Extreme temperatures
Temperature* (-40 C < T <-5 C

Heat diffusion
to the electronic
component

Multidirectional

Heating speed

Slow

Thermal risk
zone in
the enclosure
Risk of condensation
on all electronic
equipment (global)
Dew point on the
inner surfaces (location:
side panel, roof, etc)

HY (Hygrostat)

General risk
in the enclosure

HY Hygrostat

General risk
in the enclosure

HYT Hygrostat

Risk of thermal shock for

devices near openings
(cable entries)
General risk of thermal
shock in the enclosure

Control

HYT Hygrotherm
(% Hr + T)
Sensor (surface T)

TH Thermostat
TH Thermostat + External
temp. sensor

* For T<-40 C please consult us concerning the best solution

(insulated enclosure, temperature sensor, etc).

Traps to avoid
Allow a safe distance of 100 mm
minimum between the resistance heater
and the electronic device.
Experts tip 1
As a general rule, position the hygrostat
in the bottom of the enclosure, under
the equipment so that the heat
generated can benefit all the equipment.

Experts tip 2

Experts tip 3
Calculate the right choice for your thermal
management requirements, according to
the environment and the electrical/electronic
devices installed in the enclosure. ProClima
can be downloaded from our website.

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The heating speed is chosen according

to the control device operating time.
For occasional use, choose fast heating.
To resolve condensation problems,
choose a heater with a slow or average
heating speed.

Insulated resistance heater

Insulated and aluminium resistance heater with fan

Ultra thin resistance heater

10 W - 150 W

170 W - 400 W

10 W - 200 W

Unidirectional

Multidirectional

Multidirectional local

Slow

Fast

Average

(add heaters, if necessary)

Experts tip 4
As a general rule, position the hygrostat
in the bottom of the enclosure.
The thermostat should be positioned at
the bottom of the enclosure for a heating
function.
Always keep the two control devices
separate from the resistance heaters.

Key
Diffuse heat
Directed heat
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Overview of the offer

Ventilated resistance
heaters
Insulated resistance heaters with fan
Power (W)

Voltage (V)

177

230 AC

Thermofans
Reference

NSYCR170W230VVC

Power (W)

Voltage (V)

Reference

350
400/550
400/550

230 AC
120 AC
230 AC

NSYCR350W230VTVC
NSYCRP1W120VTVC
NSYCRP1W230VTVC

Aluminium resistance heaters

Resistance heaters

Resistance heaters with fan

Power (W)

Voltage (V)

Reference

10
10
20
20
20
55
55
55
90
90
90
150
150
150

12-24 DC
110-250 AC
12-24 DC
110-250 AC
270-420 AC
12-24 DC
110-250 AC
270-420 AC
12-24 DC
110-250 AC
270-420 AC
12-24 DC
110-250 AC
270-420 AC

NSYCR10WU1
NSYCR10WU2
NSYCR20WU1
NSYCR20WU2
NSYCR20WU3
NSYCR55WU1
NSYCR55WU2
NSYCR55WU3
NSYCR100WU1
NSYCR100WU2
NSYCR100WU3
NSYCR150WU1
NSYCR150WU2
NSYCR150WU3

Power (W)

Voltage (V)

250
250
400
400
200
200

115
230
115
230
115
230

AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC

Reference
NSYCR250W115VV
NSYCR250W230VV
NSYCR400W115VV
NSYCR400W230VV
NSYCRS200W115V
NSYCRS200W230V

Thermal control
Control of a resistance heater
or an alarm
Temperature range

Control of a fan or an alarm

Reference

0...+60 C

NSYCCOTHC

+32...+140 F

NSYCCOTHCF

Thermostat with normally closed contact

Temperature range

NSYCCOTHO

+32...+140 F

NSYCCOTHOF

Thermostat with normally open contact

Control of a resistance heater

and a fan
Temperature range

Control of a resistance heater

or a fan

Reference

0...+60 C

NSYCCOTHD

+32...+140 F

NSYCCOTHDF

Temperature range

NSYCCOTHI

+32...+140 F

NSYCCOTHIF

Control of a resistance heater and/or a fan

T range
+5 C
+50 C

Display

Temperature and relative humidity control

Reference

T range

NSYCCOTH30VID
C or F

+5 C
+50 C

NSYCCOTH120VID
NSYCCOTH230VID

7 different operating modes

Option of installing one or two external sensors.

Electronic
hygrotherm

T range
20 %80 %

Display
% RH

2 different operating modes.

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Display

Reference
NSYCCOHYT30VID

C or F

NSYCCOHYT120VID
NSYCCOHYT230VID

3 different operating modes.

Option of installing an external sensor.
External PTC temperature sensor (double insulation)

Relative humidity control

Electronic
hygrostat

Reference

0...+60 C
Thermostat with changeover contact

Double thermostat

Electronic
thermostat

Reference

0...+60 C

Reference

Reference
NSYCCAST

NSYCCOHY230VID

Temperature sensor

New!

Ultra thin
resistance heaters

Insulated
resistance heaters

Ultra thin resistance heaters*

Power
(W)

Voltage
(V)

Height
(mm)

Width
(mm)

Depth
(mm)

Insulated resistance heaters

Power
(W)

Reference

Voltage
(V)

Reference

10

120

130

250

1,6

NSYCRS10W120V

10

12-24 CC

NSYCR10WU1C

10

240

130

250

1,6

NSYCRS10W240V

10

110-250 CA

NSYCR10WU2C

25

120

130

250

1,6

NSYCRS25W120V

21

12-24 CC

NSYCR20WU1C

25

240

130

250

1,6

NSYCRS25W240V

21

110-250 CA

NSYCR20WU2C

50

120

200

320

1,6

NSYCRS50W120V

55

12-24 CC

NSYCR50WU1C

50

240

200

320

1,6

NSYCRS50W240V

55

110-250 CA

NSYCR50WU2C

100

120

280

450

1,6

NSYCRS100W120V

55

270-420 CA

NSYCR50WU3C

100

240

280

450

1,6

NSYCRS100W240V

100

12-24 CC

NSYCR100WU1C

200

120

400

650

1,6

NSYCRS200W120V

100

110-250 CA

NSYCR100WU2C

200

240

400

650

1,6

NSYCRS200W240V

100

270-420 CA

NSYCR100WU3C

147

12-24 CC

NSYCR150WU1C

147

110-250 CA

NSYCR150WU2C

* Ultra thin resistance heaters can be manufactured with different dimensions and power ratings
than those indicated above. Please contact us.

Ventilation systems with filters

Fan flow rate (m3/h)
Ventil. With
With
with 1 outlet 2 outlet
filter grille
grilles Voltage (V)
50 Hz

50 Hz

50 Hz

38
38
58
44
85
79
80
79
165
164
188
193
302
302
262
247
562
582
838
983
931

25
27
39
34
63
65
57
59
153
153
171
171
260
263
221
210
473
485
718
843
798

33
35
47
41
71
73
77
68
161
161
179
179
268
271
229
218
481
494
728
854
809

Forced ventilation system

Fans
Outlet
with filter
grilles
IP54 - RAL 7035
230 AC
115 AC
24 DC
48 DC
230 AC
115 AC
24 DC
48 DC
230 AC
115 AC
24 DC
48 DC
230 AC
115 AC
24 DC
48 DC
230 AC
115 AC
230 AC
115 AC
400/440 AC

NSYCVF38M230PF
NSYCVF38M115PF
NSYCVF38M24DPF
NSYCVF38M48DPF
NSYCVF85M230PF
NSYCVF85M115PF
NSYCVF85M24DPF
NSYCVF85M48DPF
NSYCVF165M230PF
NSYCVF165M115PF
NSYCVF165M24DPF
NSYCVF165M48DPF
NSYCVF300M230PF
NSYCVF300M115PF
NSYCVF300M24DPF
NSYCVF300M48DPF
NSYCVF560M230PF
NSYCVF560M115PF
NSYCVF850M230PF
NSYCVF850M115PF
NSYCVF850M400PF

NSYCAG92LPF

Colour
kits
IP54 - RAL 7032

NSYCAG92LPC

Aluzinc IP55
covers
RAL 7035

Stainless steel
covers
IP 55

IP 54
EMC covers
RAL 7035

NSYCAG125LPF NSYCAG125LPC NSYCAP125LZF NSYCAP125LXF NSYCAP125LE

NSYCAG223LPF NSYCAG223LPC NSYCAP223LZF NSYCAP223LXF NSYCAP223LE

NSYCAG291LPF NSYCAG291LPC NSYCAP291LZF NSYCAP291LXF NSYCAP291LE

(1) Fan models with connection type (F) are delivered with the connection cord included (2 metres).

ProClima
Calculate the right choice for your thermal management requirements, according to the environment
and the electrical/electronic devices installed inside the enclosure.
ProClima can be downloaded from our website.

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More information
Our Control Panel Technical Guide:
"How to reduce damage to components through
effective thermal management"

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