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Foreword Foreword Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Rittal Liquid Cooling Unit DX (also referred to hereafter as "LCU DX"). This documentation applies to the following devices in the LCU DX series (DX = Direct Expansion): – LCU DX 3 kW single –...
5.2.4 Mounting the external unit ........14 Installation ........16 General information ........16 Notes on pipework ........16 Connecting the condensate discharge ..18 Electrical connection ........18 6.4.1 General .............. 18 6.4.2 Connecting the external unit ....... 19 Rittal LCU DX...
1.6.1 Legal information concerning the operating instructions We reserve the right to make changes in content. Rittal GmbH & Co. KG and/or Hannich GmbH are not respon- sible for any damage which may result from failure to Information on electromagnetic com- comply with these assembly and operating instructions.
2 Safety instructions Safety instructions Danger! Risk of poisoning from refriger- The devices in the LCU DX series from Rittal GmbH & ant gases created under the influence of Co. KG are developed and manufactured with due re- heat. gard for all safety precautions. Nevertheless, the unit still...
Note: Rittal offers leak testing of the device as a service. Caution! Risk of malfunction or damage! Installation, and in particular the laying 2.3.1...
The LCU DX fulfils the requirements of EU Directive 2011/65/EC on the Restriction of Use of Certain Hazard- ous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) of 8 June 2011. Note: Corresponding information about the RoHS Directive may be found on our website at www.rittal.com/RoHS. Rittal LCU DX...
(U) of the 482.6 mm (19") level must be sealed with blanking plates, which are available as Rittal accessories (see section 13 "Accessories"). If the LCU DX is used to cool a TS IT server enclosure, it is important that this is sealed, by fitting the enclosure with side panels, roof and gland plates.
– Use of replacement parts which are not authorised by cooling output to be precisely adapted to the actual Rittal GmbH & Co. KG cooling requirement. – Non-static use, e.g. on moving or vibrating machines –...
Temperature sensor, server front Condensate discharge External unit Set of accessories for mounting the internal unit and for the air block panel Assembly and operating instructions Tab. 2: Scope of supply of an LCU DX, "redundant" variant Rittal LCU DX...
Note: Damage and other faults, e.g. incomplete de- livery, should be reported immediately, in writing, to the shipping company and to Rittal GmbH & Co. KG. Place the unit in its intended location. Rittal LCU DX...
The LCU DX may only be operated in combi- nation with 482.6 mm (19") mounting angles. Of which maximum height 12 m Installation with a 482.6 mm (19") mounting difference frame is not possible. Tab. 3: Distances and height differences Rittal LCU DX...
Control and display device 2 Second control and display device 1 for "redundant" ver- sion For the "single" version, fit the external temperature sensor included with the supply in a suitable position in front of the server installations. Rittal LCU DX...
Attach the external unit to the base plate to avoid the risk of tipping over. Fig. 7: Attachment points for external unit 4 x M10 plugs per external unit Distance > 600 mm Rittal LCU DX...
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Top view of attachment points For 3 kW unit: 550 mm For 6.5 kW unit: 560 mm Distance 1000 mm For 3 kW unit: 325 mm For 6.5 kW unit: 335 mm 12 x 20 mm elliptical drilled holes Rittal LCU DX...
(intake gas line). Oil could collect here, or in the case of the liquid line, gas bubbles could form. Rittal LCU DX...
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Air and gas mixtures are to be avoided, since to expand. certain mixtures may be hazardous. The manufacturer must select a test method which al- lows suitable results to be achieved in accordance with the requirements outlined below. Rittal LCU DX...
The unit may only be connected after the cess. aforementioned personnel have read 4. The additional fill volume or the new total fill volume this information! should be noted on the rating plate and operating manual. Use only insulated tools. Rittal LCU DX...
3. Check selected hard solder connections on pipe- Fig. 9: Dimensions for removing the rubber sheathing and in- sulation work for compliance with EN 14276-2. Rittal LCU DX...
LCU DX. Cut the foamed plastic to the required size. Fig. 10: Air baffle plate on the side opposite the LCU internal unit Air baffle plate Rittal LCU DX...
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6 Installation Fig. 13: Partitioning with foamed plastic pieces on the side of the LCU internal unit Partitioning above Partitioning inside Partitioning below Rittal LCU DX...
The operating status can be read from control and dis- adjusted in line with the ambient conditions. play device 3 on the internal unit. In addition to the con- Rittal LCU DX...
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Confirm this value by pressing the Set button again. The setpoint is displayed on control and display unit 2. As a general rule, the setpoints on all control compo- nents should be set to the same value. Rittal LCU DX...
For technical queries, or if servicing is re- sponding error message will be displayed on control and quired, please contact Rittal using the ad- display device 3. In the event of a serious malfunction, dresses shown in section 15 "Customer the red LED will be illuminated and the alarm relay will service addresses".
F-gas regulation (see section 2.3.3 "F-gas regulation" and section 2.3.4 "Chemicals – Climate Protection Ordinance"). Note: At an ambient temperature of 40°C, the nom- inal service life of the built-in fan is 40,000 op- erating hours. Rittal LCU DX...
+50°C during stor- age. During storage, both the internal as well as the external unit must stand upright. Disposal can be performed at the Rittal plant. Please contact us for advice. Caution! Risk of environmental contami- nation! Never allow refrigerant from the cooling circuit or oil from the compressor to es- cape into the environment.
IP protection category IEC 60529 IP 20 IP X4 Noise level [dB (A)] 65 (distance 1 m) 40 (Open air above reflective flooring, distance 10 m) Colour RAL 7035 White Tab. 6: Technical specifications for the LCU DX 3 kW Rittal LCU DX...
IP protection category IEC 60529 IP 20 IP X4 Noise level [dB (A)] 66 (distance 1 m) 40 (Open air above reflective flooring, distance 10 m) Colour RAL 7035 White Tab. 7: Technical specifications for the LCU DX 6.5 kW Rittal LCU DX...
-3 K and +4 K. A fluctuation period lasts one to two min- utes. On average, the temperatures at the air outlet of To avoid damage to the device, Rittal prescribes the use the internal unit are within the tolerance of ±2 K.
Fig. 17: Overview drawing of internal unit LCU DX 3 kW and 6.5 kW ("redundant" version) Insert for data and supply cables Refrigerant line for "single" version (1 pair) Refrigerant line for "redundant" version (2 pairs) Condensate discharge Rittal LCU DX...
Item Qty. / Packs of Evaporator coil control board Display Compressor Inverter motherboard Electronic expansion valve Evaporator coil fan Dixell (evaporator coil) Temperature sensor hot/cold air Refrigerant filter Tab. 21: List of spare parts – LCU DX Rittal LCU DX...
Multiple servers normally communicate with one an- other and in the network using switches. Because as many inputs as possible are located on the front side of switches, they frequently have an air- flow from the side, not "front to back" cooling. Rittal LCU DX...
Customer service addresses For technical queries, please contact: Tel.: +49(0)2772 505-9052 E-mail: info@rittal.de Homepage: www.rittal.com For complaints or service requests, please contact: Tel.: +49(0)2772 505-1855 E-mail: service@rittal.de Rittal GmbH & Co. KG Auf dem Stützelberg 35745 Herborn Germany Rittal LCU DX...
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