Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to All Our Customers

A warm welcome to our customers and prospective customers who I hope will find the contents of our latest informative edition of BUZZ useful and interesting.

Cooper B-Line is having an excellent year and is planning many more new initiatives to further grow the business including several new product ranges and enhancements to existing designs. We have invested considerable time and money in bringing together a wide range of accessories that complement the 19” cabinets. To that end we are releasing this month a new catalogue incorporating over several hundred product lines.

We are expanding in the Middle East and have established a presence in Dubai as part of the Cooper group initiative there. Business in Japan through WQ Japan and in Hong Kong through WQ Hong Kong is set to begin in earnest in January supported by our logistics and manufacturing resources in Shanghai.

The Data Centre project activity has been a key growth area for the business this year and is set to continue. The addition of new complementary products now means we can offer total enclosure solutions incorporating thermal, security, environmental protection, fire detection, power and intelligent monitoring.

Finally, we are taking the opportunity in this edition to introduce not only new people who have recently joined the business but also our Customer Services Department personnel in an effort to put faces to names. May I wish you all an enjoyable festive season.


Cooper Move to Solidworks  

From November 2006 Cooper will be moving to the 3D mechanical design and 3D C.A.D. software Solidworks. This innovative Software engineering design solution will allow Cooper to provide a unique Global Engineering design facility on a 24/7 basis. As part of the package Cooper will also utilise the computational fluid dynamics part of the software (Floworks) to continue to offer Thermal Engineering analysis for it’s customers.

Cooper B-Line are leading the way for Cooper divisions by developing thermal solutions for their data communications cabinet range.

Floworks is an engineering goal based CFD analysis program. This functionality helps us to get better engineering insight into your designs.

 

Cooper B-Line Irish Distributor

Supplying quality products from leading manufacturers:

While operating in a very competitive market it has always been Temple’s focus to provide products of the highest quality. For this reason the company have associated with some of the Worlds leading manufacturers including Cooper B-Line, providing the full range of Access Racks and Accessories.

Temple Sales was formed in 1977 as one of the first distributors in Ireland serving the early days of the Computer Networking Industry. Since then Temple has grown to be one of Ireland’s leading distributors in

 

computer networking, telecommunications and CCTV. Temple’s Head Office is based in Tallaght, close to the M50, allowing easy access from both sides of the city and shipping country wide daily.

Tel: +353-1-4510611
Fax: +353-1-4510645
E-Mail: sales@templesales.com
Web: www.templesales.com


Cooper B-Line Accessories Catalogue 2006

Welcome to the latest Cooper B-Line Accessories Catalogue. B-Line are committed to enhancing and modifying their existing rack and cabinet systems. The accessories featured in this catalogue will enable you to enhance your cabinet’s usage by installing extra components which in turn will expand your cabinet’s usage and lifespan. All the accessories featured in this catalogue will fit our existing Access and EC Cabinet range along with all other TIA/EIA-1-D 19” compliant racks/enclosures.

Control & Monitoring

In response to demand from our customers Cooper B-Line has developed i-PAL, an intelligent electronic proximity and control solution. Based on proven building control architecture i-PAL can deliver either simple configurable local access and control or, when integrated with i-BOX, a fully scalable local and remote access control and monitoring solution with access tracking and alarm function. In addition the adoption of i-BOX has the added benefit of fully configurable environmental monitoring solution with a range of SMART sensors complete with individually configurable threshold alarms.

 

Power Distribution

Cooper B-Line PDU's (Power Distribution Units) are a series of mains distribution units for vertical and
horizontal mounting, combining the strength, rigidity and safety of an all metal body construction. Horizontal
Mounting PDU’s are fitted either to the front, rear or both 19" mounting rails.

 

 

Intelligent PDU’s

i-PAD has been specifically designed to monitor, measure, manage, collect, analyse and act on information, necessary to meet today's demanding power and environmental requirements. i-PAD Remote power management and site monitoring products utilise the latest software and hardware technologies, to provide tailored solutions for customer specific requirements. We work in partnership with our customers to provide fully integrated solutions designed for small single installations as well as large multi-international installations. By working with our customers and listening to their needs, the i-PAD product range offers the most cost effective, flexible, reliable and easy to use power and environmental monitoring and management solution in today's market place.

 

UPS

The Riello UPS range comprises of more than 20 product lines and options for powering any type of load (from information technology to industrial), in any type of installation (office or dedicated power room), with any type of distribution (single-phase, three-phase, TN/TT or IT), from any type of power source (mains, generator, transformer). RIELLO UPS also offer a wide range of communications options to allow users to automatically manage their “no-break system” over any type of communication medium (serial connection, BUS connection, telephone connection or LAN).

 

Fire i-REM

If you have 20 racks containing data servers, this shuts 95% more of your business than need be affected by a localised fire in one rack. Cooper B-Line can now supply the i-REM, this unit is designed to protect data and equipment sited in closed separate 19" racks from the effects of a smoke threat originating within the periphery of the rack. Installed in the top 2U of the cabinet the i-REM’s microprocessor will monitor the rack for smoke, using two optical smoke detectors. Power from the rack will be removed at 3% / meter smoke obscuration. The cause of the smoke will be extinguished by filling the rack with FM200 extinguishant with a zero oxygen depletion potential.

Because this affects only the rack with the smoke, the room is safe for your staff to continue working and the rack is immediately available for engineers to repair or replace the faulty equipment, and business is resumed in the shortest possible time.

 

KVM

In today's networked world, KVM systems are now an indispensable part of any IT hardware infrastructure. The need for redundant, network independent, OS independent KVM systems touches almost every type of business activity. Minicom's family of KVM solutions enable local or remote centralised access and management of computers, servers, network devices, and power control appliances. Ideal for data centres, service providers, and testing facilities, Minicom's KVM products create greater maintenance efficiency and introduce real-time problem solving capability.

 

Lighting

A selection of slim and compact energy saving lamps suitable for rack mounting are now available.

 

2 Post Racks

Now installers have access to the most feature rich cable management system in the industry...introducing Cooper B-Line’s RCM+. Offering simplified cable management, a more flexible solution for all installations and a reduced total installed cost. RCM+ has all the configurations you need for your rack supported cable management requirements.

Flexibility, Affordability and Install-ability

Need gates on the left, but fingers on the right? No problem. How about adding doors on the back? Again, no problem! The RCM+ open system design offers countless options and solutions to deal with issues of cable access and cable routing...like those that are created by increasing demands for faster data transmission and higher cable density. The RCM+ incorporates an innovative modular unit concept with total interchangeability of parts over all units. All rearrangement and modification of the cable management system is done easily in the field. Flexibility... based on your application needs now and in the future.

 

Rack Accessories

Rack Accessories enhance the use of and unlocks the potential of your Racks, Blanking Panels, Shelves, Trays, Fixings, Cable Tidies, Hand Tools and more. Customise your Rack with Accessories from Cooper B-Line.

 

Cable Management

The market-leading electrically welded steel mesh trays, with a safety edge that prevents personal injury and cable damage. Easy to handle, its "cut, bend and link" system allows easy adaptation to every installation and provides assembly time saving exceeding 30%. It is lightweight, offers maximum ventilation and cleanliness, provides great strength and elasticity, and allows the addition of accessories during construction.

It has a very wide range of accessories: "Click," Omega and reinforced supports; optic fibre outlet systems, etc., as well as various finishes and materials: electrolytic zinc coating, hot-dip galvanising, AISI 304 and 316 stainless steel.

 


Environmental Monitoring For 19” Racks

Poor control and monitoring of the conditions in your rack may shorten the life of the equipment, overheating can cause intermittent faults, and in extreme cases cause equipment to fail catastrophically. The cost in time, money and lost business productivity can be considerable.

 

Having an independent system check on the condition of the rack and its components is a wise precaution.

As the load on Servers, Switches, and Routers varies so does the heat output. Maintaining both temperature and humidity within acceptable limits is vitally important.

Careful Environmental Monitoring using strategically placed smart sensors will give you a clear picture of the conditions in different parts of the Rack. Coupled with alerts such a system should give you ample warning before conditions become critical or out of control.

Cooper B Line’s i-BOX provides the benefit of a fully configurable environmental monitoring solution with a range of SMART sensors complete with individually configurable threshold alarms.

Temperature, Humidity, Flood, are just some of the environmental monitoring functions available to protect your rack environment.


Meet Cooper B-Line’s Customer Service Team

Cooper B-Line has formed a dedicated Customer Service Team that acts as the "Customer Advocate" for all of our customers. Our customer service agents are there to facilitate the entire process of dealing with Cooper B-Line, with a goal of keeping the strongest lines of communication open for our customers which in turn will complete your project in a effective and efficient manner.

Our commitment to continuously improve anufacturing processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, eaning we’re always looking for innovative solutions and fresh ideas to meet customer needs.

Leandro Silva (Lee Silva)
“I started with Cooper B-Line in April 2005. After initially working in the factory assembling and installing 19” cabinets I moved to C.S.D.

I have a good understanding of I.T. and speak fluently in 5 languages, including Portugese, Spanish, Italian, French, English, with basic German.

These skills are now utilised in managing international accounts for Cooper B-Line.”

Kerry Hobbs
“Having studied at college for a Science Diploma, I joined the C.S.D. team around five months ago. My main duties are the management of U.K accounts, processing quotes, creating orders and providing telephone assistance to customers are part of my daily duties.”

Paul Stamps
“My working career started at Westland Helicopters where I completed a full Technical Engineering Apprenticeship. I joined Cooper B-Line in 1993 as an inspector and moved into C.S.D. in 2001.

My role in Customer Services is mainly working on custom manufacturing, dealing with quotations and orders that are out of the ordinary.”

Laura Tinknell
“I joined Cooper B-Line over a year ago following two years as working as a field engineer in the offshore oil and gas industry. My main role has been dealing with orders, quotations and general customer enquiries for the B-Line Cabinet Range of products.

 
L. Silva   K. Hobbs   P. Stamps   L. Ticknell
S. Roper   R. Miller   T. Adams    

I am currently training to generate quotes for custom products, which is both challenging and rewarding.

I am also joint leading a Transactional Manufacturing Variance Program Team, that is working to make process improvements within the office.”

Silva Roper
“I was born in Switzerland and my main language is German. Having worked in a precision engineering company for a few years I then completed various I.T. courses and an NVQ3 in management.

Having worked with B-Line for 5 years, my main duties have been working with export customers, dealing with quotations, orders and general enquiries.”

Richard Miller
“My career with Cooper B-Line started nearly 30 years ago as a welder and skilled metal sheet worker progressing to the sales department in 1980, I was responsible for the costing of custom projects.

I now currently manage the C.S.D. Team and am involved with the preparation of detailed quotes and orders for custom manufacturing and large projects.”

Tom Adams
“Having been with Coopers since April 2006. I initially worked on S.A.P. install team before moving to C.S.D. On a daily basis I process orders and look after customer requirements. My main qualification area is I.T. and I am hoping to progress this further with the help of Coopers.


New South West Business Development Manager  

Cooper B-Line are pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Mullings as Regional Business Development Manager for the South West. Andy brings a wealth of technical expertise to the team. An electrical engineer, Andy has a background with companies such as Southern Electric, Conectis and Auriga working with data communication and fibre optic products.

 

Credit/Debit Cards Now Accepted

All the following Credit/Debit Cards are acceptable for payment within the UK:

Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Switch, Delta and Eurocard

(Charges May Apply on Credit/Debit Cards)