KSC-SPEC-E-0002A

Abstract

This specification establishes the general characteristics, construction, and material requirements for industrial/commercial racks and enclosures for use by KSC designers as components of facility support systems (FSS), ground support systems (GSS), and ground support equipment (GSE). Design details are provided by engineering drawings or procurement specifications. Electrical racks are defined as floor-mounted, modular, framed containers designed to protect electrical/electronic equipment. Electrical enclosures are defined as floor/wall-mounted cabinets designed to protect electrical/electronic equipment. The requirements for racks/enclosures are categorized by their environment. Standard racks/enclosures are intended for indoor use where they will be protected from harsh vibration and acoustics. Heavy-duty racks/enclosures will be exposed to harsh launch environments.<b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> This specification is intended for use in the procurement of racks, enclosures, consoles, and related accessories that are compatible with existing installations. <u>NOTICE</u>. The Government drawings, specifications, and/or data are prepared for the official use by, or on behalf of, the United States Government. The Government neither warrants these Government drawings, specifications, or other data, nor assumes any responsibility or obligation, for their use for purposes other than the Government project for which they were prepared and/or provided by the Government, or any activity directly related thereto. The fact that the Government may have formulated, furnished, or in any way supplied the said drawings, specifications, or other data is not to be regarded, by implication or otherwise, as licensing in any manner the holder or any other person or corporation nor conveying the right or permission to manufacture, use, or sell any patented invention that may relate thereto.<br>