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1STQ007632A0000 ABB PPEA1850 IP30 Aerated External Side Panel 1800mm x 500mm System pro E Power
ABB PPEA1850 is an IP30 aerated sheet-steel external side panel for System pro E Power low-voltage switchboards, designed for cabinets with a nominal height of 1800 mm and depth of 500 mm.
£101.88
Why Choose the ABB PPEA1850 IP30 Aerated External Panel?
The ABB PPEA1850 is an IP30 aerated external enclosure panel designed for ABB System pro E Power modular low-voltage electrical distribution switchboards. It is specified for compatible cabinet configurations with a nominal height of 1800 mm and a width or depth dimension of 500 mm, providing an external enclosure covering with an aerated design.
Unlike a solid external panel, the PPEA1850 incorporates an aerated configuration intended to support air movement through the enclosure. This makes it suitable for switchboard designs where ventilation is required to help manage heat generated by internal electrical equipment, subject to the overall cabinet ventilation and thermal design.
As part of the ABB System pro E Power range, the PPEA1850 supports modular electrical cabinet construction and integration with compatible enclosure structures. Its dedicated dimensions and IP30 classification make it suitable for industrial and commercial low-voltage distribution assemblies requiring an aerated external panel.
Key Advantages
- Aerated external panel: Supports air circulation in appropriately designed electrical switchboard enclosures.
- ABB System pro E Power compatibility: Designed for integration with the modular low-voltage distribution system.
- IP30 classification: Intended for compatible electrical enclosure assemblies requiring IP30 protection.
- 1800 mm nominal height: Suitable for the specified cabinet height.
- 500 mm nominal width/depth: Supports compatible enclosure configurations with the specified horizontal dimension.
- Thermal management support: Provides an aerated enclosure option for applications where internal heat dissipation must be considered.
- Modular installation: Supports organised switchboard construction using compatible ABB enclosure components.
- Replacement suitability: Can be selected for refurbishment or replacement of a matching external enclosure panel.
Key Features
- ABB System pro E Power switchboard enclosure accessory.
- Product designation: PPEA1850.
- Aerated external panel construction.
- Specified IP30 protection classification.
- Nominal height: 1800 mm.
- Nominal width/depth dimension: 500 mm.
- Designed for compatible modular electrical distribution cabinets.
- Supports ventilation requirements within an appropriately engineered enclosure assembly.
- Suitable for low-voltage power distribution switchboard applications.
- Part of ABB's modular System pro E Power enclosure accessory range.
- ABB order code: 1STQ007632A0000.
Aerated Enclosure Design for Electrical Switchboard Ventilation
Electrical distribution cabinets can contain circuit breakers, busbar systems, switching devices and other components that generate heat during normal operation. The ABB PPEA1850 provides an aerated external panel option for compatible System pro E Power switchboards, allowing ventilation to be incorporated into the enclosure design.
The specified IP30 classification indicates protection against access to hazardous parts with a tool and against the ingress of solid foreign objects measuring 2.5 mm or greater. The rating does not provide protection against water ingress. The final degree of protection depends on the completed cabinet assembly, including all installed panels, openings and associated components.
Ventilation performance depends on factors such as cabinet layout, internal heat generation, airflow paths and installation conditions. The PPEA1850 should therefore be selected as part of a properly assessed switchboard thermal management arrangement rather than as a substitute for enclosure temperature-rise calculations or other necessary ventilation equipment.
Typical Applications
- ABB System pro E Power modular distribution switchboards.
- Industrial low-voltage electrical distribution cabinets.
- Commercial building electrical switchboard assemblies.
- Ventilated electrical distribution enclosures.
- Main and sub-distribution panel construction.
- Electrical cabinets requiring consideration of internal heat dissipation.
- Manufacturing facility electrical infrastructure.
- Replacement of compatible aerated external enclosure panels.
- Electrical switchboard refurbishment and modular cabinet upgrades.
Technical Specifications
| Product series | System pro E Power |
|---|---|
| ABB order code | 1STQ007632A0000 |
| Product group | System Pro E Power |
| Product type | Aerated external enclosure panel |
| Accessory category | Electrical switchboard enclosure panels |
| Protection classification | IP30 |
| Nominal cabinet height | 1800 mm |
| Nominal width/depth dimension | 500 mm |
| Nominal panel configuration | 1800 × 500 mm (height × specified width/depth dimension) |
| Panel configuration | Aerated |
| Compatible enclosure system | ABB System pro E Power |
| Application | Ventilated low-voltage switchboard enclosure assemblies |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABB PPEA1850 used for?
The ABB PPEA1850 is an IP30 aerated external panel designed for compatible ABB System pro E Power low-voltage distribution cabinets. It provides an external enclosure covering while supporting airflow through an appropriately designed switchboard assembly.
What dimensions is the ABB PPEA1850 designed for?
The PPEA1850 is specified for a nominal cabinet height of 1800 mm and a width or depth dimension of 500 mm. The appropriate mounting position should be checked against the System pro E Power cabinet configuration.
What does IP30 mean for the ABB PPEA1850?
IP30 indicates protection against access to hazardous parts with a tool and against solid foreign objects of 2.5 mm or greater. It does not provide a water-ingress protection rating, and the final IP classification depends on the completed enclosure assembly.
How does an aerated external panel differ from a solid panel?
An aerated external panel provides openings intended to support airflow through the electrical enclosure, whereas a solid panel forms a non-ventilated covering. The correct choice depends on the switchboard's ventilation, protection and thermal management requirements.
Is the ABB PPEA1850 suitable for outdoor installation?
The PPEA1850 is specified for IP30 applications, which do not include water-ingress protection. Outdoor or wet-environment installations require an appropriately rated complete enclosure and a suitable environmental protection design.
Trusted by Electrical Panel Builders Worldwide
ABB System pro E Power enclosure accessories support modular low-voltage switchboard construction with dedicated components for different installation and protection requirements. The PPEA1850 offers an IP30 aerated external panel configuration for compatible 1800 mm high cabinets with a 500 mm width or depth dimension, supporting professionally designed electrical distribution assemblies.
