As if planning a project or upgrade didn’t have enough moving parts to begin with… now imagine that you’ve been tasked with a laundry list of unique application requirements, your budget’s been slashed, and the clock is ticking. Isn’t there a way to streamline the process of product evaluation? What about specification and order?
Chatsworth Products (CPI) knows its not easy. But we also know it can be, especially with the right approach, the right people, and the right tools. And as an added bonus: you’ll stand to not only realize the benefit of streamlining your project planning, you’ll gain back time and save more money while you’re at it. Here’s the scoop.
CPI provides a variety of complimentary, easy-to-use online tools you can access anytime, anywhere. Some require a CPI online account, some don't. Each tool is designed to help you achieve project goals, and offers up relevant information about why, how or what you should seek out and select in a particular product (functionality, capabilities, benefits) over another, and how much you can save (time and/or money) by selecting one product over another.
That’s why we encourage you, before you plan your next project, to explore these tools, bookmark them and get acquainted. You’ll quickly identify those that will help you realize added gains and benefits throughout the course of your project, from inception and product evaluation to specification and deployment.
BIM Library
Building Information Modeling (BIM) files can help speed up project completion and improve labor productivity—ultimately reducing final construction spending. Additionally, BIM files allow everyone involved in the project to input their data into a shared model. Information is kept in a single repository, which helps improve communication and streamlines project coordination.
Visio and CAD Shapes
To simplify your IT room design layout, CPI offers free Visio and CAD Shapes of many of our popular products. Whether you need to simply brainstorm layout ideas or actually draft a new space architecture, these shapes are available for quick and easy set up.
CPI Power Selector
This user-friendly tool allows you to select the best eConnect® power distribution units (PDUs) for your application by narrowing down options based on unique requirements. Compare several PDUs at once, and then email or print the results.
eConnect Secure Array® Savings Estimator
This tool allows users to easily understand their cost savings when selecting CPI eConnect PDUs. Users input their own data center attributes, like the total number of cabinets, and the tool demonstrates the difference in cost between using traditional networking and CPI's unique Secure Array IP Consolidation technology. When extra features like environmental monitoring and RFID electronic lock kits have been added to the cabinet, the savings multiply further.
eConnect PDU Software Demo
Gain a better understanding of the capabilities of the built-in software of CPI's eConnect PDU product line, which features a rich, highly functional and user-friendly interface. Navigate the browser-based software, interact with each PDU, and learn more about individual features such as branch and outlet power measurement, alarm states, outlet grouping and general exploration of PDUs linked in the Secure Array.
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CPI Product Designer
This free, online configuration tool will guide you through the necessary steps to create industrial enclosures or select cabinets that meet your application needs. It provides flexibility by streamlining the process of configuring the exact frame size, mounting system, doors, panel work and ventilation required. And it links everything to a single part number for easy ordering and tracking.
Here’s the best part—CPI offers all of these tools at zero cost to you. We hope you’ll find these tools helpful and that you’ll use them to support and streamline your next project or upgrade; saving time and money along the way and getting precisely the product you need.
