Vortex A/C Enclosure Cooler NEMA 12 Ultra Quiet Easy Installation 900 to 5000 BTU
Vortex A/C Coolers are ultra quiet, simple to install, and incorporate the most up-to-date features into Vortec’s line of highly reliable, cost-effective enclosure cooling systems.
- Sleek, modern design
- Noise reduction of 78%, when compared to other vortex enclosure coolers
- Energy use reduction through its integral mechanical thermostat
- Quick and easy installation in about 5 minutes
- Flexible installation: top, side or front (door) mount
The Vortex A/C is available in four different cooling capacities, and ratings of NEMA 12, NEMA 4/4X.
All of Vortec’s Enclosure Air Conditioning units keep Electrical and Electronic Enclosures cool, clean and protected and are a low-cost alternative to expensive, high maintenance air conditioners; and avoid contamination with dirty, humid air caused by fans.
Cooler Only: Includes Vortex A/C unit, Cold End Muffler Kit, and Cold Air Ducting Kit
Complete Kit: Includes Cooler Only contents plus Auto Drain Filter
VENT / AIR DETAILS
- Muffler and mounting clamps: 1-3/4" (44 mm) diameter × 3-19/32" (91 mm) long
- Filter: 4-3/4" (121 mm)
- Louvered Hot Air Outlet: 8" (203 mm)
- Cold Air Outlet: 1/4" NPT (Male)
- Mechanical Thermostat
- Compressed Air Inlet: 3/8" NPT (Female)
- Gasket: 1/8" Buna-N
- Hole: 1-15/16" (49 mm)
DIMENSIONS (selected)
- 5-7/8" (149 mm)
- 3-9/16" (90 mm)
- 1-13/16" (46 mm)
- 2-3/8" (60 mm)
- 6-3/4" (171 mm)
Features
- Small footprint to fit on all enclosures and in confined areas
- Top, side or front (door) mount models available
- Maintain temperature between 75 – 90°F
- Supplied with air filter and ducting kit
- Maintains slight pressurization in the enclosure
- UL Listed
Benefits
- Thermostatically controlled to maintain enclosure temperatures within ideal range
- Highly reliable, with full 10-year warranty
- No ambient, dirty or humid air enters the cabinet
- Can be used on all cabinets, even in tight spaces
- Easy to install, takes about 5 minutes
- No wiring required to install
- Operates in environments up to 175°F
- Low cost, compared to Freon air conditioners
- Reduce operating costs with mechanical thermostat turning the unit on only when necessary
- Very quiet, 62 dBA operation, 78% quieter than typical vortex coolers
- Multiple cooling capacities available, to optimize performance and operating cost
Specifications
- Product Series: Vortec Vortex A/C 71x5 / 76x5
- Product Type: Compressed air enclosure cooler
- Cooling Method: Vortex tube cooling (no refrigerants)
- Power Source: Compressed air
- Electrical Power Requirement: None
- Cooling Capacity Range: 900 to 2500 BTU/hr (model dependent)
- Enclosure Protection Rating: UL Type 12
- Mounting Type: Top-mounted or side-mounted on enclosure
- Mounting Orientation: Vertical
- Installation Cutout Size: 1-15/16 in (49 mm) diameter
- Cooling Control: Built-in mechanical thermostat (no electricity required)
- Compressed Air Supply: Clean, dry, filtered compressed air
- Required Filtration: 5 micron maximum (0.01 micron oil removal optional)
- Recommended Operating Pressure: 90–100 psig
- Maximum Air Pressure: 150 psig (10.3 bar)
- Maximum Inlet Air Temperature: 110 °F (43 °C)
- Internal Enclosure Pressure: Approximately 35 in. water column at 100 psig
- Cold Air Distribution: Internal ducting with cold air muffler
- Hot Air Exhaust: Vented to ambient through rear louver
- Housing Material: Stainless steel
- Maintenance Requirement: Filter element replacement only
- Moving Parts: Mechanical thermostat/valve only
- Noise Level: Comparable to normal speech
- Cabinet Sealing Requirement: All enclosure vents must be sealed
- Certifications: UL Type 12 compliant installation
- Warranty: 10-year limited manufacturer warranty
- Typical Applications: Electrical enclosures, control cabinets, industrial environments
*Specifications are for 100 psig (6.9 bar) compressed air
*Cold Air Ducting Kits and Cold Air Mufflers included with 76x5 and 71x5
Model Numbers
- Vortec 7115 - NEMA 12 Vortex AC 900 BTU 15 SCFM Cooler Only
- Vortec 7125 - NEMA 12 Vortex AC 1500 BTU 25 SCFM Cooler Only
- Vortec 7135 - NEMA 12 Vortex AC 2500 BTU 35 SCFM Cooler Only
- Vortec 7170 - NEMA 12 Vortex AC 5000 BTU 70 SCFM Cooler Only
- Vortec 7615 - NEMA 12 Vortex AC 900 BTU 15 SCFM Complete Kit
- Vortec 7625 - NEMA 12 Vortex AC 1500 BTU 25 SCFM Complete Kit
- Vortec 7635 - NEMA 12 Vortex AC 2500 BTU 35 SCFM Complete Kit
- Vortec 7670 - NEMA 12 Vortex AC 5000 BTU 70 SCFM Complete Kit