
Steel Consolet Enclosures

An operator interface is a device that is attached to a controller that an operator can give orders to and receive a result as to the current status of a system or machine. The input devices can be switches, buttons or levers and the output devices can be indicator or pilot lights. Operator interfaces can also involve giving commands through a keyboard and receiving the current status through a screen. The most advanced level of operator interface is called Human Machine Interface (HMI) which is a software application that allows the operator to interact with connected devices through computer keyboards and mounted screens.
Consolet enclosures are used to house operator interface devices such as switches, buttons and indicator lights. Some have a sloped surface ideal for mounting keyboards.These enclosures can be mounted on either side for placement on pedestals, desktops or flat surfaces and are made of mild or stainless steel.
Hoffman Steel Consolets Type 12 are ideal for mounting small instrumentation or control devices where the access requires a 30 degree or 60 degree surface. The consolets can be mounted on pedestals, desktops or other flat surfaces. They are constructed of 14 gauge steel with a gray powder coat finish.
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Before mounting to any surface, it is important to understand how the hardware will interface with the enclosure. In many cases, the enclosures will have holes at the corners that can be used to attach any mounting hardware. It is common to see a mounting strut, commonly referring to as a Unistrut, being used with these electrical enclosures. The Unistrut can attach to the enclosure and provide a very strong connection point to either a wall, concrete or pole mount.
When mounting to a concrete wall, there are several things that should be considered to ensure it is done correctly. Industrial concrete anchors provide a very strong and reliable connection that can last a very long time. Make sure that the concrete is thick and strong enough for these types of anchors. Once the anchors have been installed, attach them to the mounting strut that is attached to the enclosure using hardware that is designed for that particular type of mounting strut.
When installing an electrical enclosure on a pole or mass, it is important to make sure that the pole can handle the weight of the enclosure. It is recommended that the pole is made of a very strong rigid material. At least two inch rigid galvanized conduit is recommended. Once the pole has been secured into the ground, strut clamps designed for the size of conduit will attach the enclosure.