Climate-controlled cabinets
Climate-controlled cabinets for IT environments
Product seriesPrecise Climate Control for Sensitive Equipment
Climate control cabinets are ideal for use in sensitive IT and technical areas. Unlike traditional comfort air conditioners, they ensure precise control of temperature and humidity, high air circulation, and reliable 24/7 continuous operation.
Whether in an IT or server room, a data center, or a UPS or battery room - specialized climate-controlled cabinet systems are used wherever thermal stability and operational reliability are critical.
Requirements for Climate-Controlled Cabinets in IT Environments
RequirementsMore Than Just Cooling Capacity
In IT environments, cooling capacity alone is not enough. Stable and precisely controlled operating conditions are crucial.
Modern climate-controlled cabinets must:
• Ensure constant temperature control
• Precisely control humidity
• Provide high-sensitivity cooling capacity
• Ensure even air distribution
• Be designed for 24/7 continuous operation
• Be able to be flexibly integrated into existing infrastructures
Redundancy strategies and monitoring functions are also essential, especially in business-critical applications.
Direct-evaporation climate cabinets with split-system outdoor units
Direct evaporationAn Efficient Solution for Small to Medium-Sized IT Rooms
These systems operate on the direct evaporation principle: The air-conditioning unit is located directly in the room to be cooled and transfers the generated heat via a refrigerant to an inverter-controlled outdoor unit. This allows for precise and energy-efficient control of temperature and humidity.
In addition to cooling, these systems offer a wide range of control functions, such as the ability to cascade multiple units, various control algorithms for temperature or fan control, and flexible adaptation to the specific IT load. Conventional comfort split systems reach their limits here, while specialized direct-evaporation server cabinets provide the necessary precision.
Reference: German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI)
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Direct-evaporation climate cabinets with split-system outdoor units
Typical applications:
• Small to medium-sized server rooms
• UPS and battery rooms
• Utility rooms without a central cooling system
• IT rooms with limited space
Benefits at a Glance:
• High energy efficiency thanks to inverter technology
• Precise temperature and dehumidification control
• SHR values up to 92%
• Flexible airflow
• Customizable
• Reliable 24/7 continuous operation, even under high heat loads
Direct-evaporation air-conditioning cabinets with integrated compressor
Integrated SystemsScalable solution for larger IT installations
In this system category, the speed-controlled compressor is integrated directly into the air-handling unit. This enables a wider performance range, high modulation capability, and enhanced operational reliability. At the same time, the integrated design simplifies installation and scaling.
These systems can be combined with external condensers or dry coolers. In addition, variants are available with an integrated water-cooled condenser, a free-cooling heat exchanger, or as a dual-fluid system, in which a chilled water circuit can be integrated in addition to direct evaporation.
The flexible airflow configuration (upflow, downflow, front discharge) and a wide range of options allow for project-specific customization—even for complex data center structures.
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Direct-evaporation air-conditioning cabinets with integrated compressor
Typical applications:
• Enterprise data centers
• Larger server and IT spaces
• Applications with increased availability requirements
• Scalable IT infrastructures
Benefits at a Glance:
• Variable compressor technology with high energy efficiency
• Flexible airflow
• Optional free cooling
• Wide range of configuration options
• Rapid deployment and high scalability
x-MEXT-f-G02-DX-DF 035 - 098
36,2 - 101 kW
x-MEXT-i-G02-DX 029 - 140
29 - 140 kW
x-MEXT-i-G02-DW-FC 029 - 108
30,5 - 113 kW
x-MEXT-i-G02-DW 029 - 140
30,5 - 146 kW
x-MEXT-i-G02-DX-DF 029 - 108
36,2 - 109 kW
x-MEXT-f-G02-DW-FC 035 - 098
37,6 - 105 kW
x-MEXT-i-G02-DW-DF 029 - 108
36,2 - 109 kW
x-MEXT-f-G02-DW 035 - 136
36,6 - 145 kW
x-MEXT-f-G02-DW-DF 035 - 098
36,2 - 101 kW
x-MEXT-f-G02-DX 035 - 136
34,6 - 137 kW
MEGR-TF 014 - 176
10,8 - 176 kW
MEGR-MC 013 - 164
8,3 - 155 kWCold-Water Climate Cabinets
Cold waterThe ideal complement to a centralized cooling system
Chilled-water air-handling units serve as the interface between central refrigeration systems and precise room air conditioning. They use chilled water as a heat transfer medium, thereby enabling high cooling capacity with optimal load distribution and energy efficiency.
Cold-water solutions offer advantages in terms of scalability, efficiency, and system integration, particularly in medium- to large-scale data centers. The modular design allows for different airflow configurations (upflow/downflow) and flexible adaptation to existing or new data center layouts.
Modern EC fans, precision control valves, and intelligent control systems ensure stable temperature and humidity conditions. Advanced monitoring functions enable integration into higher-level building management or DCIM systems. Operating data, alarm notifications, and trend analyses support transparent and reliable continuous operation.
Reference: Saint-Denis Pleyel Train Station
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Cold-Water Climate Cabinets
Typical applications:
• Enterprise, colocation, and hyperscale data centers
• Server, UPS, and battery rooms
• IT facilities with a centralized chilled-water infrastructure
• Applications with high performance requirements
Benefits at a Glance:
• High energy efficiency thanks to centralized cooling
• modular design
• flexible airflow
• Precise control of temperature and humidity
• High operational reliability and ease of maintenance
w-MEXT DL 006 - 026
4,7 - 10,8 kW
w-MEXT DF 009 - 016
7,9 - 15,4 kW
w-MEXT 006 - 026
5,9 - 34,2 kW
w-MEXT-XL 150 - 300
193 - 336 kWPrecision Climate Chambers
Cold waterConstant environmental conditions for sensitive applications
Precision climate chambers ensure stable temperature and humidity conditions in sensitive laboratory, measurement, and testing environments. They are used wherever constant environmental conditions are essential for reproducible results, reliable processes, and the protection of sensitive materials or equipment.
Precise control of cooling, heating, and humidification capacity allows temperature and relative humidity to be maintained within tight tolerances of defined setpoints. The room climate remains stable even under low or fluctuating loads—an important factor for quality assurance, calibration, and long-term testing.
Flexible airflow options and efficient components—such as speed-controlled compressors and EC fans—enable these units to be integrated into various room designs as needed. As a result, precision climate cabinets are well-suited for demanding applications in laboratories, archives, museums, weather stations, and sensitive industrial environments.
Reference: Analytica Alimentaria Laboratory
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Precision Climate Chambers
Typical applications:
• Laboratory spaces with high requirements for temperature and humidity stability
• Testing and calibration rooms
• Stability testing for sensitive products, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
or food
• Archives and museums with sensitive exhibits or materials
• Weather stations and precisely monitored environments
• Applications with low or highly fluctuating heat loads
Benefits at a glance:
• Constant room temperature with an accuracy of ± 0.3 °C
• Constant relative humidity with an accuracy of ± 2% RH
• Stepless power control from 0 to 100%
• Stable control even with low or no load draw
• Precise humidity control through steam humidification
• Ensures reproducible test conditions and reliable measurement results
Planning & Integration
Planning
Technical design for maximum operational reliability
Proper planning is crucial for stable and energy-efficient operation.
The following factors are taken into account:
• Actual heat loads
• Sensible and latent cooling components
• Airflow and flow conditions
• Redundancy requirements
• Monitoring and Interface Concepts
Modern control technology, EC fans, and optimized airflow can help reduce operating costs in the long term.
Personalized consulting for your project
Our experts will guide you from the initial load assessment through to the project-specific configuration.
FAQ on Climate-Controlled Cabinets for IT Environments
FAQThese systems are particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized IT rooms without a central cooling supply. The climate control cabinet is located inside the room, while an external unit dissipates the heat. They enable precise temperature control and dehumidification in 24/7 operation.
Systems with integrated, speed-controlled compressors are suitable for larger or particularly demanding applications. They offer an extended performance range, good scalability, and can be combined with external condensers or dry coolers.
Cold-water climate-controlled cabinets are ideal when a central cooling system is available. They use chilled water as a heat transfer medium and are particularly well-suited for medium- to large-scale IT installations with high performance requirements.
SHR (Sensible Heat Ratio) describes the proportion of sensible cooling capacity relative to total cooling capacity. A high SHR value is important in IT environments, since the majority of the heat that needs to be dissipated there is sensible heat.
Climate-controlled cabinets feature built-in sensors and control algorithms for precise regulation of temperature and humidity. Dehumidification is achieved via the cooling coil, while the control system continuously adjusts to the thermal load.
A dual-fluid system combines a direct evaporation circuit with an additional chilled water circuit. This allows the cooling system to be flexibly adapted to different infrastructure or redundancy requirements.
When outdoor temperatures are suitable, an additional heat exchanger can be used to reduce the amount of mechanical cooling required. This helps lower energy consumption. Learn more about free cooling.
Depending on the model, various air distribution options are available, such as air intake and outlet at the top, bottom, or front. The selection is made on a project-by-project basis, for example, in combination with a raised floor.
Climate control cabinets can be integrated into higher-level GLT, BMS, or DCIM systems. This allows for centralized monitoring of operating data, alarm messages, and trend analyses.
The design is based on the actual heat loads, IT power consumption, room geometry, and the desired redundancy requirements.
A modular design, project-specific redundancy concepts, and monitoring and alarm functions support stable, continuous 24/7 operation.