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Watlow Series F4 Ramping Controller

Watlow Controllers

  • Guided 256 step, 40 profile ramp and soak programmable memory
  • Menu customization
  • High performance 16 bit microprocessor
  • Universal inputs
  • Enhanced environmental chamber control
  • Real time clock with battery backup
  • Simplifies setup and operation
  • Supports humidity, compressor, boost heat/boost cool control

Watlow Series 998 Microprocessor Controller

  • 2 channel setpoints and indication
  • Manual control
  • Adjustable PID's
  • Optional RS-232C, RS-422 or IEEE-488 communications
  • Auto tuning of all parameters

Stainless Steel Welded Interior (Vapor Tight)

  • All chambers have a stainless steel interior of either Series 304 or 316.  Humidity models are welded for vapor tight enclosure

Adjustable High/Low Temperature Safety

  • Digital set-digital indicating high/low temperature safety
  • Manual reset
  • Visual and audible alarms
  • Independent of chamber controller
  • FM approved
  • Universal inputs
  • Optional alarm outputs

Steam Generator Humidity System

  • Self-contained steam generator
  • Adjustable & automatic safeties for heater
  • Utilizes demineralized water
  • Fast response to controller demands
  • Stainless steel heater
  • Easy maintenance
  • Long heater life

Internal Light - External Switch

  • Illuminates entire interior of chamber
  • Vapor tight enclosure
  • Independent switch on instrument control panel

Forced Air Circulation

  • All chambers incorporate forced air circulation
  • External ball bearing permanently lubricated motors with stainless steel shaft
  • Airflow CFM tailored to individual chamber
  • Stainless steel fan blades or stainless steel blower wheels standard
  • Quiet operation

Shelf, Fully Adjustable

  • Chrome plated or stainless steel supplied
  • Additional shelves available
  • Fully adjustable shelf positions available every 1/2" height throughout working volume

Self-Contained Refrigeration System

  • All temperature and temperature humidity chambers incorporate a self contained mechanical refrigeration system
  • Air cooled condenser standard
  • Environmentally safe non-ozone depleting refrigerants
  • Completely sealed systems
  • Quiet operation
  • Single stage or two stage cascades

Insulation

  • Non-settling, high-density, low "K' factor fiberglas
  • Rigid foam insulation used in some units
  • Foamed-In-Place urethane in some units

Heat System

  • Fast response electric heaters used
  • Low watt density heavy duty nichrome wire on ceramic cores
  • Sealed stainless steel finned type heaters used on humidity models
  • Reliable - Long life
  • Wattage tailored to individual chambers
  • Rapid temperature change rates available

Electronic Humidity Sensors

  • For low humidity testing
  • Eliminate wet wick system and maintenance
  • Vaisala or Rotronic units supplied
  • High reliability - Accurate measurement
  • Able to withstand temperature range of chambers without removal of humidity prope

Exteriors

  • Textured enamel paint over heavy gauge cold rolled steel
  • Different colors available
  • Stainless steel exterior available as option

Floor Stands

  • Available for all bench top chambers
  • Converts to floor model
  • With or without heavy duty swivel casters
  • Open front for bottom storage
  • Convenient height

Chamber Cart

Chamber carts are durable, highly portable four-wheel unit which is attractively finished in the same textured enamel used on all AES equipment.   This cart will hold two 50-pound cylinders of liquid carbon dioxide as well as accommodating a test chamber up to eight cubic feet in size.  The lower shelf may be used to transport miscellaneous equipment from one test area to another.

Recorders

Honeywell DR 4500 Truline Digital Circular-Chart Recorder
Honeywell DR 4500 Truline Digital Circular-Chart Recorder Shown

  • Various recorders are available 6", 8", 10" & 12" plus strip chart recorders
  • As standard we use the Honeywell Series DR4500 12" diameter programmable recorder.  This unit prints its own charts on special paper.   All parameters are printed on charts.  Single, two or three pen operation.
  • No need to stock different charts
  • All parameters adjustable

CO2 or LN2 Option

  • Fast pulldown rates
  • Will handle larger live loads
  • Economical
  • Available on all chambers
  • Gases available from your local gas supplier

Access Ports

  • 3/4" (1.9cm) diameter port and plug
  • 2" (5cm) diameter port and plug
  • 3" (7.6cm) diameter port and plug
  • 4" (10.1cm) diameter port and plug
  • 5" (12.7cm) diameter port and plug
  • 6" (15.2cm) diameter port and plug
  • Special ports available
  • Slotted ports available with removable plugs

Communications

  • RS-232C, RS-422 or IEEE-488 available on all chambers
  • Automatic software package for controlling up to fifteen (15) chambers available

Demineralizer Cartridge System

  • Cartridge system enables you to use your plant water supply
  • Replaceable cartridges
  • System mounted on rear of chamber
  • Turns colors when ready to change
  • Easily replaceable

Dehumidifiers

  • Optional twin tower air dryers or honeycombed self-contained system continuous duty available
  • Used for low humidities down to 2% RH
  • Various dew points available
  • Mounted to chamber or separately located per your requirement

Windows

  • Multipane, up to six (6) panes
  • Sealed air compartments with desiccant between panes to prevent fogging
  • Sized for particular chamber
  • Various sizes available up to 48" X 48"
  • Completely sealed in chamber door

Window Wiper

  • Manual wiper sized for window in chamber
  • Heated window available, eliminating need for wiper