1000 W Industrial Panel Air Conditioner for Electrical Control Panels and Industrial Enclosures

The GPACSM-1000.2 Panel AC is designed to control heat inside electrical control panels, automation cabinets and industrial enclosures. It helps maintain a stable internal panel environment by removing heat generated by drives, PLCs, power supplies, contactors and other electrical components.

Designed for industrial applications where reliable enclosure cooling is important, the GPACSM-1000.2 provides a dedicated refrigeration-based cooling solution without depending on the temperature of the surrounding room.

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Built Around the Cooling Requirement

Modern electrical and automation panels can generate considerable internal heat during continuous operation.

VFDs, servo drives, PLC power supplies, transformers, contactors and other electrical components convert part of their electrical energy into heat. When this heat remains trapped inside an enclosure, the internal temperature can rise significantly above ambient conditions.

The GPACSM-1000.2 is designed to remove this accumulated heat and help maintain a controlled temperature inside the panel.

The result is a more suitable thermal environment for sensitive electrical and electronic equipment.

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Why Choose GPACSM-1000.2?

1000 W Cooling Capacity

The GPACSM-1000.2 provides 1000 W of nominal cooling capacity, making it suitable for industrial enclosures where approximately 1 kW of heat needs to be removed, subject to actual application conditions.

Dedicated Panel Cooling

Unlike general room air-conditioning systems, the unit is designed specifically for cooling the internal environment of electrical enclosures and control panels.

Protects Electrical Components

Maintaining a controlled panel temperature can help reduce thermal stress on electrical and electronic components and support reliable machine operation.

Compact Panel-Mounted Configuration

The panel-mounted design allows the cooling unit to be integrated directly with the electrical enclosure while maintaining a dedicated cooling circuit.

Suitable for Continuous Industrial Operation

The unit is intended for industrial applications where control panels and automation equipment may operate for extended periods.

Practical Thermal Management

Instead of relying only on ventilation or ambient air circulation, the refrigeration system provides active heat removal from the enclosure.

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How Does a Panel AC Help?

A properly selected panel air conditioner helps manage the heat generated inside an enclosure.

The basic cooling process is:

Warm panel air

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Heat absorbed by the evaporator

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Refrigeration system transfers the heat

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Heat rejected to surrounding ambient air

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Cooled air returned to the panel

This continuous process helps maintain a more controlled internal panel temperature.

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Typical Applications

The GPACSM-1000.2 can be considered for a wide range of industrial control and automation applications.

CNC Machines

Cooling for electrical control panels used with CNC machines, machining centres and machine tools.

Industrial Automation

Suitable for automation cabinets containing PLCs, HMIs, drives, power supplies and control electronics.

VFD / Drive Panels

Helps remove heat generated by variable-frequency drives and other power electronics.

Electrical Control Panels

Suitable for industrial electrical panels where internal heat accumulation needs to be controlled.

Production Machinery

Can be integrated into machinery control enclosures used in continuous production environments.

Packaging Machinery

For electrical and automation panels associated with packaging and processing equipment.

Process Control

Suitable for control cabinets used in industrial process and instrumentation applications.

Machine Control Cabinets

For panels containing multiple electrical and electronic components operating together.

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What Generates Heat Inside a Panel?

The cooling requirement of a panel is influenced by the heat generated by its internal components.

Common heat sources include:

• VFDs
• Servo drives
• PLC power supplies
• Transformers
• Contactors
• Relays
• SMPS / power supplies
• Industrial networking equipment
• Control electronics
• Motor-control equipment
• Other continuously operating electrical components

The enclosure dimensions alone do not determine the correct panel AC capacity.

The actual internal heat load is one of the most important selection factors.

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Is 1000 W Cooling Enough for Your Panel?

Not sure?

The correct panel AC should be selected based on the actual application rather than simply choosing a capacity based on enclosure size.

Glacier can help evaluate:

• Internal heat load
• Maximum ambient temperature
• Required panel temperature
• Panel dimensions
• Electrical components installed inside
• VFD / drive ratings
• Operating cycle
• Installation arrangement
• Environmental conditions

Don’t Know Your Heat Load?

You can still contact Glacier.

Share your:

Panel size + VFD/drive details + ambient temperature + required internal temperature

and our engineering team can help assess the cooling requirement.

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Designed for Industrial Control Panels

The GPACSM-1000.2 is intended for applications where electrical and electronic equipment must operate reliably despite continuous heat generation inside the enclosure.

Typical installation environments include:

• Machine control panels
• Automation cabinets
• Electrical enclosures
• CNC control panels
• Industrial machinery
• Production equipment
• Process control systems
• Instrumentation panels

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Installation Considerations

Correct installation is important for reliable cooling performance.

Before installation, consider:

• Available mounting location
• Panel cut-out requirements
• Condenser air inlet and outlet clearance
• Internal panel air circulation
• Ambient operating conditions
• Electrical supply
• Condensate management, where applicable
• Accessibility for maintenance
• Dust, oil and environmental contamination

The installation should follow the applicable Glacier installation documentation for the selected model.

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Maintenance

Regular preventive maintenance helps maintain cooling performance and reduce unexpected downtime.

Condenser

Inspect the condenser for dust and contamination that could restrict heat rejection.

Filters

Where filters are provided, inspect and clean or replace them according to operating conditions.

Airflow

Check internal and external airflow paths for obstruction.

Fans

Verify that cooling fans are operating correctly and without abnormal noise or vibration.

Refrigeration Circuit

Check for abnormal operating conditions, refrigerant leakage or reduction in cooling performance.

Electrical Connections

Inspect electrical connections and protection devices during scheduled maintenance.

For critical industrial applications, Glacier can provide service and AMC support to help maintain panel cooling equipment.