Greenhouse and high altitude applications

Lamp starting solution in greenhouses

Control cabinets in greenhouses are rarely ventilated, suffer from limited space and the electrical components are exposed to aggressive substances. ABB´s lamp starting solution for assimilation lighting makes sure that the plants in greenhouses thrive underneath artificial light without disturbances.

The typical lamp starter combination is designed with a MS132-...L protected lamp starter and a lamp contactor AF16-...L or AF26-...L and usually mounted on an adapter snapped on a bus bar system.

The new components guarantee a lower heat generation. The lamp starter generates 10% less heat and the lamp contactor even 20% less than previously. The MS132-...L lamp starter is able to automatically compensate temperatures up to 60°C without influencing the characteristics. Furthermore, e.g. the MS132-20L is short-circuit proof up to 100kA at 400V - a feature that is useful in greenhouses where high short-circuit protection is needed due to the positioning of transformers close to the control panels.

Low voltage products in high altitudes

Above 2000 m conditions are harsh-decreased air pressure, lower temperature, humidity, pollution and condensation all influence electrical installations. With ABB´s guidelines for high altitude installations, you can ensure your devices are running smoothly.

Important environmental parameters are:

• Air pressure
• Temperature
• Pollution
• Relative humidity
• Condensation