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Benchtop Test Chambers

Benchtop Test Chambers

Benchtop Test Chambers

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Overview: The document provides detailed information about ESPEC's Criterion series of benchtop test chambers, designed for temperature and humidity testing. These chambers are compact, saving lab space while offering extended testing ranges.
Specifications: The Criterion series includes two chamber sizes: 1.5 and 4 cubic feet, both with a 19.5-inch interior width. The chambers have a narrow exterior footprint, making them suitable for cramped lab environments. They offer temperature ranges from -70°C to 180°C and humidity control from 10% to 95% RH.
Features: The chambers are designed with a space-saving layout, including a top-ventilated refrigeration system and side utility connections. They feature a nonmetallic thermal break around the door to prevent heat transfer, and a rotating door latch for secure closure. Safety features include multiple levels of overheating protection and a specimen power terminal.
Performance: The Criterion chambers can achieve temperature change rates up to 5°C/minute without liquid nitrogen, allowing for faster testing cycles. The chambers are tested according to the IEC 60068 3-5 standard, ensuring reliable performance.
Options: Various operational and instrumentation options are available, including liquid nitrogen injection for faster cooling, safety features for testing volatile products, and a web controller for remote access. Humidity control options include a solid-state sensor and an external water supply tank.
Construction: The chambers are constructed with stainless steel interiors and exteriors, dual-layer insulation, and easy-to-clean rounded corners. They include a 2-inch cable port with a silicone plug and easy lift-off service panels.
Safety Warning: The chambers are not suitable for use with explosive or flammable specimens, as this could lead to fire or explosion hazards.
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Compact chambers with extended testing ranges ESPEC's Criterion benchtop chambers offer two sizes and a variety of testing ranges. With many options, they can be configured to accommodate your specific requirements. Their narrow footprint saves valuable lab space.

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Benchtop Features Models save valuable lab space Size Comparison ESPEC introduces our expanded Criterion Series. With a narrower footprint and increased performance, these test chambers provide an economical and space-saving solution for cramped labs needing to do a variety of temperature (and humidity) testing. All of the Criterion models have a 19.5 inch wide interior, which is 3.5 inches more than traditional benchtops, yet the exterior is 20% narrower. The four cubic foot models have the largest workspace found in a benchtop unit, while maintaining the smallest exterior footprint. For additional...

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Benchtop Features Space-saving design An innovative new layout of system components helps make Criterion chambers have the smallest footprint. Keeping the refrigeration compressors and blower fan to the back of the chamber also reduces noise to the room. Useful safety features To protect from the risk of overheating, there are three levels of protection: 1. Settable within the programmer 2. An independent settable monitor 3. A thermal fuse In addition, a specimen power terminal allows the user to safely operate powered equipment inside or with the chamber. If the chamber is shut down, the interlocked...

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Watlow F4T controller The F4T is the newest programmer/controller from Watlow, now with an easy to use touch-screen. It stores up to 40 different test profiles. Programming step-types available are: ramp, soak, jump/repeat, auto-start, and end. The F4T includes an Ethernet interface with familiar Modbus protocol. Optional software is available for full remote management and datalogging capability. One event relay with external output terminal is included for activating other equipment during operation. Cabinet Options • Roll-around cart with storage cabinet (suitable for chart recorder placement) •...

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Chart shows example of heating and cooling ramps during IEC 60068 3-5 qualification (see page 3). Accessories included with each chamber: • Silicone plug for standard cable port • Power cable with plug (115V is NEMA 5-20, 208/230V is NEMA 6-20) • Box of wet-bulb wicks (BTL/BTX) • Operation & programming manuals, parts list & schematics (via download)

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Chart shows example of heating and cooling ramps during Controlled humidity range for BTL-433 & BTX-475 models IEC 60068 3-5 qualification (see page 3). (without live load). Optional low humidity range shown in red.

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ESPEC NORTH AMERICA, INC. www.espec.com • [email protected] 4141 Central Parkway, Hudsonville, MI 49426, U.S.A. Tel: 1-616-896-6100 ESPEC EUROPE GmbH Germany www.espec.de • [email protected] Tel: 49-89-1893-9630 ESPEC ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. China www.espec.cn Tel :86-21-51036677 ESPEC SOUTH EAST ASIA SDN. BHD. Malaysia www.espec.com.my Tel: 60-3-8945-1377 ESPEC ENGINEERING (THAILAND) CO. LTD. Thailand Tel: 66-3-810-9353 ESPEC CORP. www.espec.co.jp/english 3-5-6, Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8550, Japan Tel: 81-6-6358-4741 A Not for use with specimens which are explosive or...

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