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IP66 Outdoor Battery Cabinet for Telecom & Solar ESS Applications
The STURDX IP66 Outdoor Battery Cabinet is a telecom-grade outdoor energy storage enclosure designed for 12V battery-based systems used in telecom backup power and solar ESS applications.
This cabinet features a two-zone internal architecture, separating power electronics from battery storage to ensure proper weight distribution, safe operation, and long-term reliability in harsh outdoor environments.
This is not a generic outdoor rack.
It is a battery-first outdoor ESS cabinet, engineered for real-world deployments.
Key Technical Specifications
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Ingress Protection: IP66
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System Type: 12V battery-based systems
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Upper Section: 8U 19” EIA rack (power & control equipment)
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Lower Section: Dedicated battery compartment
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Battery Type: 12V AGM or lithium battery blocks
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Cooling: ACU-ready (air conditioner compatible)
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Material: Powder-coated galvanized steel
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Door: Lockable front door with continuous gasket seal
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Cable Entry: Bottom cable entry
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Grounding: Integrated grounding point
Physical Dimensions (Metric & Imperial)
Cabinet Body Dimensions
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Height (body only): 45.3 in (1150 mm)
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Width: 25.6 in (650 mm)
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Depth: 25.6 in (650 mm)
Base / Plinth
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Base Height: 3.9 in (100 mm)
Total Installed Height
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Overall Height: 49.2 in (1250 mm)
Cabinet footprint is 650 × 650 mm, suitable for standard concrete pads and outdoor telecom installations.
Battery Compartment – Capacity & Usage
The lower compartment is designed exclusively for battery blocks.
Typical Battery Configurations
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4 × 12V batteries for standard 48V telecom systems
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Parallel strings possible depending on battery size and tray configuration
Battery capacity depends on:
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Battery dimensions
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Battery weight
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Tray or shelf configuration
Batteries are installed on the lower structural base, ensuring safe load distribution and cabinet stability.
Purpose of the 19” Rack (Upper Section)
The upper 19-inch rack section is designed for active power and control equipment, including:
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Rectifiers / power shelves
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DC distribution units
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Controllers and monitoring systems
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Network and communication equipment
Why This Separation Matters
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Keeps heavy batteries low for stability
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Improves airflow and thermal zoning
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Simplifies maintenance and upgrades
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Matches telecom industry standards
This architecture is intentional, not accidental.
Thermal Management & Air Conditioning Unit-Ready Design
The cabinet is ACU-ready, supporting:
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Door-mounted or side-mounted air conditioning units
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Controlled airflow from bottom to top
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Separate cooling zones for batteries and electronics
This design helps extend battery lifespan and maintain system reliability.
IP66 Outdoor Protection
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Dust-tight enclosure
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Resistant to heavy rain and water jets
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Continuous perimeter gasket
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Corrosion-resistant outdoor coating
Suitable for desert, coastal, industrial, and unmanned environments.
Typical Applications
Telecom
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Cell towers
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Small cell & 5G sites
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Fiber and roadside cabinets
Solar & ESS
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Solar battery backup systems
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Hybrid solar + grid installations
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Off-grid and microgrid deployments
FAQ
Q: Are batteries mounted on the rack rails?
No. Batteries are installed in the lower compartment on dedicated supports.Q: What is the 19” rack used for?
For rectifiers, DC distribution units, controllers, and monitoring equipment.Q: Is this cabinet suitable for lithium batteries?
Yes. It supports both AGM and lithium battery blocks.Q: Does the cabinet include an air conditioner?
No. Cooling units are optional.Need Drawings or System Confirmation?
Contact us for:
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Technical drawings
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Battery fit verification
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ESS configuration support
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Project and bulk pricing
What This Outdoor Battery Cabinet Actually Delivers
This IP66 outdoor battery cabinet gives you one thing first: operational certainty. When deploying an outdoor ESS cabinet for telecom or solar applications, uncertainty is the real cost driver—water ingress, overheating, unstable battery placement, and cabinets that were never designed for true outdoor battery loads. This enclosure eliminates those risks before they turn into site visits, redesigns, or downtime.
It delivers predictable deployment for any telecom battery cabinet or outdoor energy storage cabinet application. Your team installs faster because the cabinet follows proven telecom power architecture. Batteries are secured where they belong, power equipment is accessible, and airflow behaves as expected. There is no need for field improvisation or post-install fixes that delay commissioning.
It protects battery life and system uptime, which is the core purpose of any outdoor ESS system. Stable temperature management, proper weight distribution, and sealed IP66 construction reduce premature battery failure and protect sensitive power electronics. This directly lowers long-term operating costs, not just the upfront cabinet price.
This cabinet also gives you future flexibility without redesign. As project conditions change, cooling requirements increase, or systems expand, the same outdoor battery enclosure continues to support your infrastructure. That flexibility is critical for telecom operators and solar EPCs who deploy multiple sites with varying environmental conditions.
Most importantly, it safeguards the real project cost. The cost of downtime, emergency maintenance, early battery replacement, and damaged credibility is always higher than the cost of a properly engineered IP66 outdoor ESS cabinet. This cabinet exists to prevent those losses—not after they happen, but before the system ever goes live.
If you are sourcing an outdoor battery cabinet purely on price, this solution may seem excessive. If you are sourcing it to deliver reliable telecom or solar energy storage infrastructure that performs consistently over time, this cabinet pays for itself long before problems ever appear.
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