OverviewNEMA 4X thermostat control systems operate Cabinet Cooler® units only when internal temperatures approach set limits, reducing compressed air use. Standard thermostat control is factory set at 95°F (35°C) and typically maintains ±2°F (±1°C) inside the enclosure. NEMA 4X (IP66) Cabinet Coolers are built in stainless steel for food-service and corrosive environments. EXAIR Cabinet Coolers use a vortex tube to generate cold air from compressed air with no moving parts. Compact design allows installation through a standard electrical knockout. NEMA 4X systems include a low-pressure relief valve on the vortex tube and cabinet exhaust to preserve enclosure integrity when the cooler is off. Units are offered in multiple cooling capacities for small and large control panels. All models are UL Listed and CE compliant.
Applications- Programmable controllers
- Line control cabinets
- Motor control centers
- Relay panels
- NC/CNC systems
- Modular control centers
- CCTV cameras
- Computer cabinets
- Cool laser housings
- Electronic scales
Advantages- Reduced operating cost due to thermostat-controlled air usage
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction for harsh environments
- Compact design installs in minutes
- Cooling capacities up to 5,600 Btu/hr (1,641 Watts)
- Quiet operation with optional cold muffler
- Maintains NEMA 4X (IP66) enclosure integrity
- Stabilizes enclosure temperature and humidity
- No CFCs and no moving parts — minimal maintenance
- Mounts in a standard electrical knockout
- Eliminates fans, filters and associated downtime
Models and Cooling Capacities (selection from product tables)NEMA 4X (IP66) Cabinet Cooler Systems - Type 303 Stainless Steel, Thermostat Control (120V)4804SS | 275 Btu/hr (80 W)
4808SS | 550 Btu/hr (162 W)
4815SS | 1,000 Btu/hr (293 W)
4825SS | 1,700 Btu/hr (498 W)
4830SS | 2,000 Btu/hr (586 W)
4840SS | 2,800 Btu/hr (821 W)
4850SS | 3,400 Btu/hr (997 W)
4860SS | 4,000 Btu/hr (1,171 W)
4870SS | 4,800 Btu/hr (1,406 W)
4880SS | 5,600 Btu/hr (1,641 W)
NEMA 4X (IP66) Cabinet Cooler Systems - Type 316 Stainless Steel, Thermostat Control (120V)4804SS-316 | 275 Btu/hr (80 W)
4808SS-316 | 550 Btu/hr (162 W)
4815SS-316 | 1,000 Btu/hr (293 W)
4825SS-316 | 1,700 Btu/hr (498 W)
4830SS-316 | 2,000 Btu/hr (586 W)
4840SS-316 | 2,800 Btu/hr (821 W)
4850SS-316 | 3,400 Btu/hr (997 W)
4860SS-316 | 4,000 Btu/hr (1,171 W)
4870SS-316 | 4,800 Btu/hr (1,406 W)
4880SS-316 | 5,600 Btu/hr (1,641 W)
Also available (same model ranges):- Type 303 and 316 variants for 240V and 24VDC
- Thermostat control with ETC (Electronic Temperature Control) for 120V, 240V and 24VDC
- Continuous-operation (non-thermostat) models for constant purge
Included items / Typical system contents- Cabinet Cooler (vortex tube based)
- Thermostat and solenoid valve (for thermostat control systems)
- Filter separator (5 micron automatic drain)
- Cold air distribution kit (tubing, clips, fittings)
- Optional ETC — digital temperature feedback and adjustment
Technical specifications- Brand: EXAIR
- Series: Cabinet Cooler® Systems
- NEMA Rating: NEMA 4X (IP66) — dust-tight, oil-tight, splash and corrosion resistant, indoor/outdoor service
- Materials: Type 303 or Type 316 stainless steel available (316 for more corrosive conditions)
- Thermostat: Adjustable, factory set at 95°F (35°C); typical control ±2°F (±1°C)
- ETC: Digital ETC with LED readout and internal thermocouple available (ETC units RoHS/CE compliant)
- Cooling method: Vortex tube — cold air from compressed air, no moving parts
- Cooling capacity: 275 to 5,600 Btu/hr (80 to 1,641 W)
- Performance: Approx. 54°F (30°C) temperature drop from supply air at 100 PSIG (6.9 BAR)
- Filtration: 5 micron automatic drain filter included; add coalescing filter where oil is present
- Sound levels: Model dependent, approx. 59–85 dBA; optional muffler reduces noise
- Mounting: Installs through standard 1-1/2 NPS electrical knockout; side-mount kits available
- Options: Continuous operation models, ETC upgrade, High Temperature versions (ambient 125°F–200°F / 52°C–93°C), Non-Hazardous Purge models, dual systems
- Certifications: UL Listed, CE compliant
- Example SKU: P4808SS