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TEMPERATURE CHAMBER - EC1X MODEL

EC1X TEMPERATURE CYCLING CHAMBER

EC1x Models

The CE approved EC1x models are our most customizable temperature test chambers. They are available in sizes ranging from 0.37 ft3 to 6.16 ft3 of working volume. The EC1X uses vertical air flow with convection style heating and has a temperature range of -184°C to 315°C (using LN2) and -73°C to 315°C (using LCO2). The EC1X uses the advanced and extremely flexible TC10 controller to provide features such as non-volatile memory to store user temperature profiles and parameters, 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 allow uploading & downloading of user temperature profiles and data logging.
The EC1x model temperature chambers can be customized to suit your testing needs. Optional features such as circular ports, adjustable shelves and window doors can be installed to facilitate test set up and fixtures inside the work space. An N2 gas purge is available to provide a nitrogen atmosphere during high temperature testing. Coolant features such as 2 or 3 tank auto switching valves, LN2 auto line purge and redundant valves are available to accomodate user cooling requirements. The summary table below can be used to compare the EC1x models.

 

EC1xHA MODELS

Our EC1xHA model temperature test chambers provide all the features of the EC1x models with the additional feature of an external 200 CFM blower to provide ambient air cooling from hot temperatures down to ambient to conserve on expectorant usage. Available in three sizes.

EC1A-PM & EC11A-PM

The EC1A-PM is a customized EC1A model temperature chamber with a 6" x 5" viewing window and (2) 1" ports installed on the left side of the chamber. It features the TC10 controller, with a temperature range of -184 °C to 315 °C and inner workspace dimensions of 10"(W) x 8"(H) x 8"(D).

MATRIX DOOR

For automated testing of 2, 3, 4 - leaded components, the EC10 and EC11 model temperature test chambers can be fitted with a Switching Matrix Door. The matrix door can hold 5 component cards. Each component card can hold up to 32 (2 leaded radial or axial) components or 16 (3 or 4 leaded components). The matrix door has a temperature test range of -184 °C to 200 °C.

EC1.3W HIGH TEMP CHAMBER

The EC1.3W model temperature chamber has all the features of the EC1x models with the added capability of reaching 400 °C (752 °F). Inner Workspace dimensions: 14"(W) x 13"(H) x 13"(D).

EC1X TEMPERATURE CHAMBER SUMMARY TABLE (PDF)
Temperature Chamber 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 (55.9) 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,Non-Volatile Memory for Programs, Setup Menus for Probe CAL, Remote Interrupt Operation and Default Conditions for Alarms and Interfaces, Time of Day Clock

 

EC1X TEMPEATURE CHAMBER SUMMARY TABLE (CONT.)
Temperature Chamber 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 (55.9) 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 10lbs/hr 12 lbs/hr 12 lbs/hr 3 lbs/hr
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LCO2 @ -55°C
15 lbs/hr 30 lbs/hr 35 lbs/hr 35 lbs/hr 10 lbs/hr
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LN2 @ 0°C
2.5 lbs/hr 5lbs/hr 6 lbs/hr 6 lbs/hr 2 lbs/hr
Expendable Gas Coolant Usage
LN2 @ -55°C
7.5 lbs/hr 15lbs/hr 18 lbs/hr 18 lbs/hr 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, Non-Volatile Memory for Programs, Setup Menus for Probe CAL, Remote Interrupt Operation and Default Conditions for Alarms and Interfaces, Time of Day Clock