Temperature Cycling Chambers, Benchtop Temperature Chamber,

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EC1X TEMPERATURE CHAMBER

EC1X front panelThe CE approved EC1x and EC1xHA model temperature chambers are available in sizes ranging from 0.37 cu ft to 6.16 cu ft of working volume. These chambers use vertical air flow with convection style heating and have a temperature range of -184°C to 315°C (using LN2) and -73°C to 315°C (using LCO2). These chambers use the TC10 controller to provide more advanced features such as non-volatile memory to store user temperature profiles, an additonal probe (for monitoring and control of product temperature), adjustable ramp rate, power down restart, etc. Built in IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS232/RS422 remote interfaces are standard features on the EC1X chamber.

These temperature chambers may be equipped with optional features such as circular ports ranging from 1" to 4", adjustable shelves, window doors, N2 gas purge and electronic failsafe. The EC1X models may also be fitted with cooling options such as 3 tank LCO2 auto switching, 2 tank LN2 auto switching, LN2 line purge (required to cool long LN2 lines from supply to chamber) and LN2 redundant valve (safety option). Our EC1xHA model temperature chambers provide ambient air cooling to conserve on expectorant usage. For automated testing of 2, 3, 4 - leaded components, the EC10 and EC11 model chambers can be fitted with a Switching Matrix Door to provide reliable and precise temperature testing.

 

EC1X SUMMARY TABLE (PDF)
Model EC1A (pdf) EC11A (pdf) EC10 (pdf) EC11 (pdf) EC12 (pdf) EC13 (pdf)
Working Volume

.37 ft3
(0.010 m3)

.37 ft3
(0.010 m3)

.7 ft3
(0.020 m3)

.7 ft3
(0.010 m3)

2.2 ft3
(0.062 m3)

3.0 ft3
(0.085 m3)

Work space dimensions [inches(centimeters)] 10.0 (25.4) W
8.0 (20.3) H
8.0 (20.3) D
10.0 (25.4) W
8.0 (20.3) H
8.0 (20.3) D
12.0 (30.5) W
9.75 (24.75) H
10.25 (26.0) D
12.0 (30.5) W
9.75 (24.75) H
10.25 (26.0) D
20.0 (50.8) W
12.0 (30.5) H
16.0 (40.6) D
20.0 (50.8) W
12.0 (30.5) H
22.0 (40.6) D
Overall dimensions [inches(centimeters)] 17.5 (44.5) W
13.25 (33.7) H
20.0 (50.8) D
17.5 (44.5) W
13.25 (33.7) H
20.0 (50.8) D
21.0 (53.3) W
16.0 (40.6) H
24.0 (61.0) D
21.0 (53.3) W
16.0 (40.6) H
24.0 (61.0) D
30.0 (76.2) W
19.5 (49.5) H
30.0 (76.2) D
30.0 (76.2) W
19.5 (49.5) H
36.0 (91.4) D
Max Heat/Cool Rate .5ºC/sec
(30ºC/min)
1.0ºC/sec
(60ºC/min)
.5ºC/sec
(30ºC/min)
.8ºC/sec
(48ºC/min)
.25ºC/sec
(15ºC/min)
.25ºC/sec
(15ºC/min)
Air-Flow (CFM, Vertical) 60 ft3/min 120 ft3/min 60 ft3/min 120 ft3/min 150 ft3/min 300 ft3/min

Power Option 110VAC 50/60 Hz

YES NO YES NO YES NO
Power Option 208/220VAC, 50/60Hz
Single Phase, 3/4 Wire
YES YES YES YES YES YES

Power Option 240 VAC, 50 Hz
Single Phase, 3 Wire

YES YES YES YES YES YES
Power Requirement 1600 Watts 4200 Watts 1800 Watts 4200 Watts 2200 Watts 3000 Watts
Weight; Net/Shipping 38/55 lbs 38/55 lbs 49/68 lbs 49/68 lbs 80/100 lbs 98/115 lbs
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LCO2 @ 0°C
1.3 lbs/hr 1.3 lbs/hr 2 lbs/hr 2 lbs/hr 3.5 lbs/hr 5 lbs/hr
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LCO2 @ -55°C
4 lbs/hr 4 lbs/hr 6 lbs/hr 6 lbs/hr 11 lbs/hr 15 lbs/hr
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LN2 @ 0°C
.7 lbs/hr .7 lbs/hr 1 lbs/hr 1 lbs/hr 2 lbs/hr 2.5 lbs/hr
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LN2 @ -55°C
2.2 lbs/hr 2.2 lbs/hr 3 lbs/hr 3 lbs/hr 5.5 lbs/hr 7.5 lbs/hr
CONTROLLER SECTION
(included in chamber cost)
MODEL TC10 (not available for retrofit)
Temperature Set Point Range -73ºC to +315ºC in 0.1ºC Steps (LN2 Option: -184ºC to +315ºC)
Except for **EC1.3w -73ºC to +400ºC in 0.1ºC Steps (LN2 Option: -184ºC to +400ºC)
Time at Temperature Range 1.0 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or Continuous
Temperature Ramping Rate Control Locally Controlled from 0.01ºC/min up to the Specified Heat/Cool Rate of Change
Programmable Set Temps and Times Number of Set Temperatures and Set Times Limited Only By Available Program Memory.
(Typically 100+ Segments)
Absolute Error (not including probe error) ±0.25ºC
Long Term Stability (per month) ±0.2ºC
Temperature Resolution 0.02ºC
Line Voltage Sensitivity (105-125 VAC) ±0.1ºC
Programmable Temperature Loop Control 1 to 65,535 FOR/NEXT Loop Executions for 10 Loops, Nesting Supported
Temperature Control Technique PID Algorithm / Pulse Width Modulated, Programmable from Keyboard
or Remote Interfaces
Local Operation 29 Key Keyboard / 2 Line LCD
Remote Operation Built-in IEEE-488 / RS232 / RS422 Interfaces
Additional I/O Capability Electrically Isolated USER Temperature/Voltage Probe, 4 Channels of Analog Input and Analog Output, 16 Bit Address/8Bit Data Parallel Port, 56 KBit Auxiliary High Speed Serial Port, IEEE-488 to RS232/RS422 Transparent Mode, 5 Auxiliary Outputs, 8 Auxiliary Inputs
Safety Features Open/Short Probe Detection, Adjustable Over Temperature Thermostat, Software Upper and Lower Temperature Limit
Convenience Features Heat/Cool Enable/Disable Switches, Battery-backed Memory for Programs, Setup Menus for Probe CAL, Remote Interrupt Operation and Default Conditions for Alarms and Interfaces, Time of Day Clock

 

EC1X SUMMARY TABLE (CONT.)
Model EC13HA (pdf) EC15HA (pdf) EC16 (pdf) EC16HA (pdf) EC1.3W (pdf)
Working Volume

3.0 ft3
(0.085 m3)

5.0 ft3
(0.142 m3)

6.16 ft3
(0.174 m3)

6.16 ft3
(0.174 m3)

1.37 ft3
(0.074 m3)

Work space dimensions [inches(centimeters)] 20.0 (50.8) W
12.0 (30.5) H
22.0 (40.6) D
20.0 (50.8) W
12.0 (30.5) H
36.0 (91.4) D
22.0 (55.9) W
22.0 (55.9) H
22.0 (55.9) D
22.0 (55.9) W
22.0 (55.9) H
22.0 (55.9) D
14.0 (35.6) W
13.0 (33.0) H
13.0 (33.0) D
Overall dimensions [inches(centimeters)] 30.0 (76.2) W
19.5 (49.5) H
36.0 (91.4) D
30.0 (76.2) W
19.5 (49.5) H
50.0 (127.0) D
32.0 (81.3) W
29.5 (74.9) H
36.0 (91.4) D
32.0 (81.3) W
29.5 (74.9) H
36.0 (91.4) D
26.5 (67.3) W
21.0 (53.3) H
31.0 (78.7) D
Max Heat/Cool Rate .5ºC/sec
(30ºC/min)
.5ºC/sec
(30ºC/min)
.4ºC/sec
(24ºC/min)
.4ºC/sec
(24ºC/min)
.33ºC/sec
(20ºC/min)
Air-Flow (CFM, Vertical) 600 ft3/min 600 ft3/min 600 ft3/min 600 ft3/min 250 ft3/min

Power Option 110VAC 50/60 Hz

NO NO NO NO NO
Power Option 208/220VAC, 50/60Hz
Single Phase, 3/4 Wire
YES YES YES YES YES

Power Option 240 VAC, 50 Hz
Single Phase, 3 Wire

YES YES YES YES YES
Power Requirement 6000 Watts 3000 Watts 6000 Watts 6000 Watts 3000 Watts
Weight; Net/Shipping 108/125 lbs 138/175 lbs 139/160 lbs 165/185 lbs 77/94 lbs
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LCO2 @ 0°C
5 lbs/hr 5 lbs/hr 12 lbs/hr 12 lbs/hr  
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LCO2 @ -55°C
15 lbs/hr 15 lbs/hr 35 lbs/hr 35 lbs/hr  
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LN2 @ 0°C
2.5 lbs/hr 2.5 lbs/hr 6 lbs/hr 6 lbs/hr  
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LN2 @ -55°C
7.5 lbs/hr 7.5 lbs/hr 18 lbs/hr 18 lbs/hr  
CONTROLLER SECTION
(included in chamber cost)
MODEL TC10 (not available for retrofit)
Temperature Set Point Range -73ºC to +315ºC in 0.1ºC Steps (LN2 Option: -184ºC to +315ºC) Except for **EC1.3w -73ºC to +400ºC in 0.1ºC Steps (LN2 Option: -184ºC to +400ºC)
Time at Temperature Range 1.0 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec or Continuous
Temperature Ramping Rate Control Locally Controlled from 0.01ºC/min up to the Specified Heat/Cool Rate of Change
Programmable Set Temps and Times Number of Set Temperatures and Set Times
Limited Only By Available Program Memory. (Typically 100+ Segments)
Absolute Error (not including probe error) ±0.25ºC
Long Term Stability (per month) ±0.2ºC
Temperature Resolution 0.02ºC
Line Voltage Sensitivity (105-125 VAC) ±0.1ºC
Programmable Temperature Loop Control 1 to 65,535 FOR/NEXT Loop Executions for 10 Loops, Nesting Supported
Temperature Control Technique PID Algorithm / Pulse Width Modulated, Programmable from Keyboard
or Remote Interfaces
Local Operation 29 Key Keyboard / 2 Line LCD
Remote Operation Built-in IEEE-488 / RS232 / RS422 Interfaces
Additional I/O Capability Electrically Isolated USER Temperature/Voltage Probe, 4 Channels of Analog Input and Analog Output, 16 Bit Address/8Bit Data Parallel Port, 56 KBit Auxiliary High Speed Serial Port, IEEE-488 to RS232/RS422 Transparent Mode, 5 Auxiliary Outputs, 8 Auxiliary Inputs
Safety Features Open/Short Probe Detection, Adjustable Over Temperature Thermostat, Software Upper and Lower Temperature Limit
Convenience Features Heat/Cool Enable/Disable Switches, Battery-backed Memory for Programs, Setup Menus for Probe CAL, Remote Interrupt Operation and Default Conditions for Alarms and Interfaces, Time of Day Clock