19 Inch Rack - A standard rack specification for mounting computer and telecommunication accessories. For my details, dimensions etc. click here.
AEEMA - The Australian
Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association Ltd (AEEMA)
is the leading industry body representing Australia's information and communication
technology (ICT), electronics and electrical manufacturing industries. AEEMA
members supply infrastructure, products and manufacturing-related services
to Australian and world markets. Through its various divisions and affiliated
forums, AEEMA represents companies of all sizes, from small, one-man operations
to multinational organisations.
Aeroteam Development of business
in Aerospace Industry
AIG Australian Industry
Group
ASCA Switchboard
Builder Association
ASSDA Australian
Stainless Steel Development Association.
ATUG Australian
Telecommunications Users Group
Ausrack Patch Lab style rack used mainly
for patch applications
Ausrack Plus Network Part
of the Ausrack range of racks and cabinets. The Ausrack Plus Network is design
to house all 19" rack mounted network equipment.
Ausrack Plus Server
Part of the Ausrack range of racks and cabinets. The Ausrack Server is design
to house all 19" rack mounted servers.
Ausrack Wall
Part of the Ausrack range of racks and cabinets. The Ausrack Wall is a wall
mounted cabinet design to house 19" rack
mounted network equipment.
Austmine Austmine is
the Australian mining industry export association comprising companies dedicated
to supplying the very best in innovative, cost efficient and practical technologies
to mining operations worldwide.
Cabinet Often used interchangeably
with either enclosure or rack. A cabinet is a piece of equipment
designed to house or enclosure something. This could be electrical
equipment, process equipment, or anything else.
Cable Glands These are seals which prevent
water, dust etc from entering the enclosure where are cable is brought through
the enclosure wall. Often cable glands are installed via a gland plate.
Cable Zone
An additional 100 mm of 'bolt on' space available for Ausrack Plus cabinets.
This allows additional space for cabling, and helps prevent overheating
problems caused by excessively cramped cabinets.
Enclosures A piece of equipment
designed to house or enclosure something. This could be electrical equipment,
process equipment, or anything else. Often these are also called cabinets.
Electrical Enclosures A
piece of equipment designed to house electrical components. Enclosures are
rated to an IP standard, which tells the user what environment
it can withstand.
Escutcheon These are secondary areas (in
front of the mounting pan) where equipment such as internal controls and
accessories can be mounted. Escutcheons can be fixed, or hinged for
easy access to the wiring and controls on the mounting pan.
Gear Tray Usually located at the rear of
the enclosure (although some such as that on the Monarch IP range are movable),
the gear tray allows equipment to be mounted inside the enclosure. Other
common terminology for the Gear Tray is a Mounting Plate or Mounting
Plate.
Gland Plate These are removable
sections of the enclosure (usually on the bottom). The gland plate
can be removed to allow the easy fitting
of cable glands.
Incline SR An enclosure range designed for industrial
applications. The Incline SR is manufactured from 316 stainless steel,
and has a 30 degree sloping roof to prevent solids from building up
in dusty areas.
IP 55 Protection rating by NATA. Protection
from dust and low pressure hoing from any practical direction.
IP 66 Protection rating by NATA. Dust tight and protected
from high pressure hosing from any practical direction.
Miner ME An enclosure range designed
for 1000V Mining applications. The Miner ME is manufactured from Zincanneal
or 316 stainless steel, has an extremely robust construction, and a
standard French Blue finish.
Mounting Pan Usually located at the
rear of the enclosure (although some such as that on the Monarch IP
range are movable), the mounting
pan allows equipment to be mounted inside the enclosure. Other common
terminology for the Mounting Pan is a Mounting Plate or Gear Tray.
Mounting Plate - Usually located at the rear of the
enclosure (although some such as that on the Monarch IP range are movable),
the mounting
plate allows equipment to be mounted inside the enclosure. Other common
terminology for the Mounting Plate is a Mounting Pan or Gear Tray.
Network Rack A rack designed
to fit network equipment. A network rack has front face hole centres
of 465 mm, and can fit equipment up to a width of 450 mm.
Plinth Term to describe various styles
of mounting base for floor mounted enclosures.
Polynova A range of non-metallic
enclosures. The Polynova range includes 3 separate types of enclosure
for different applications. The Polynova PJ is a modular distribution
and termination type of enclosure. The Polynova PM is a modular enclosure
that can be used by itself or in banks. The Polynova PE is suitable
for harsh environments such as processing plants.
Rack General
term used to describe any 19" or 21" rack. The term
rack refers to the method of mounting equipment on a frame or in a
cabinet one on top of the other.
Rack Cabinet -
General term used to describe any 19" or 21" rack. The addition
of the word cabinet usually means that an enclosed construction is
required rather than a simple frame.
Rack Unit (RU) 1 Rack Unit (RU or U),
is defined as a height of 44.5 mm. When purchasing equipment for mounting
in a rack, the height is often specified in RU. This is a convenient
way for you to ensure that the correct height of rack is bought to
house your equipment.
Server Rack A rack designed to fit
file servers. A server rack has front face hole centres of 465 mm,
and can fit equipment up to a width of 470 mm. Server racks are often
also designed with an 'anti-tip' function, which stops overbalancing
if a heavy server is drawn out from between the rails.