s-MEXT Precision Cooling – the all-in-one I.T. cooling solution by Mitsubishi Electric – has been honored with Architectural Record’s 2024 Product of the Year Award in the Building Systems and Components category.
The cutting-edge cooling system was recognized as one of the publication’s best products for setting new reliability, flexibility, efficiency, and precision standards. s-MEXT is designed for data centers, telecommunications, server rooms, UPS rooms, battery rooms, and highly sensible cooling applications, offering peace of mind for owners who can’t afford system downtime.
The Architectural Record’s Best of Products competition upholds its annual tradition of recognizing the year’s best building materials and furnishings introduced to the North American market. The winners are assessed and selected by a panel of architects and designers based on the products’ innovation, sustainability, and aesthetics.
Keep reading to learn more about how the award-winning s-MEXT Precision Cooling system supports businesses.
Keeping key equipment cool and dry
s-MEXT helps keep vital technical equipment safe from heat and humidity, making it an ideal solution for small and medium size data centers. This innovative climate control system is composed of a split cooling package, consisting of the indoor high-precision unit connected to the P-Series outdoor unit.
The user-friendly EVOLUTION+ controller enables users to control temperature and humidity with pinpoint accuracy within wide thermal variations.
Next-level intelligent energy efficiency
Regardless of load size and fluctuations, s-MEXT’s Linear Expansion Valve provides streamlined cooling and ensures quick system stabilization and precise adaptation. The system intelligently adjusts power in real-time with its inverter compressor and high-performance EC fans, optimizing energy usage and increasing efficiency.
Compact design, wide adaptability
s-MEXT is designed to fit effortlessly into various I.T. room configurations with its compact design and high capacity, maximizing efficiency in limited spaces. This unmatched flexibility is achieved through multiple air supply options and straightforward installation process, making s-MEXT an adaptable solution for any setup.
The simple install also cuts costs for the initial setup in addition to long-term maintenance costs.
Customized cooling with personalized product pairings
Owners and operators can choose from a selection of accessories to pair with s-MEXT. These optional customizations include an adjustable support frame available in three heights and an empty plenum used to raise the air inlet and outlet. Also, the plenum + 3-way grilles for over-air delivery are available, in addition to the silenced intake plenum for under-air delivery and silenced discharge plenum + 1-way grille.
Businesses can choose between the standard A model and the premium B model. The B model boasts a 3L/h steam generator with a flush cycle, dehumidification electric reheat function, relative humidity air intake sensing, and external and remote air sensors.
s-MEXT Precision Cooling: RECORD winner
The s-MEXT Precision Cooling system by METUS met the Architectural Record’s criterion for innovation, sustainability, and aesthetics, achieving the 2024 Product of the Year Award. Taking the prize in the Building Systems and Components category, the s-MEXT solution is marked as an outstanding product for its industry-leading reliability, flexibility, and efficiency.
View s-MEXT’s winning entry in this issue of the RECORD, and get more information on the s-MEXT product details on the official page.
