Specialty Environmental Test Chambers

Product Details:

ESPEC’s solid construction walk-ins are desirable for testing large loads of PV modules or panels at 85°C/85% as well as humidity-freeze and temperature cycling tests. Hermetically welded seams and stainless-steel interior ensure integrity under extreme conditions required by IEC. The models come in different performance versions, depending on your application. More powerful performance allows you to complete the temperature-cycling test faster, or with a maximum number of modules. There also is a ''damp-heat'' only model that saves you capital-cost and energy.

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The ENX112 chambers provide a test chamber large enough for testing full-size PV modules in the least amount of floorspace. Can be use for panels 1.2m x 2m or larger. These models provide a variety of performance capabilities to meet maximum or minimum change rates in IEC or UL test standards. Incorporated are the features of our smaller Platinum and Global-N lines. The refrigeration systems of these models utilize modern, high performance scroll compressors that allow a small footprint while allowing unparalleled service access. The models come in different performance versions, depending on your application. More powerful performance allows you to complete the temperature-cycling test faster, or with a maximum number of modules. There also is a 'damp-heat' only model that saves you capital-cost and energy.

Product Details:

• Performance to meet IEC 61215, 61646
• UL-1703 and similar test requirements
• 10.11 Temperature cycling
• 10.12 Humidity freeze
• 10.13 Damp heat
• Large interior volume
• Touch-screen controller
• Viewing window
• Compact footprint of 5' x 11'
• Optional module rack with rollers
• ENX112 rack can hold 1.2m x 2m panels

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HAST (Highly Accelerated Stress Test) chambers reduce the time it takes to complete humidity testing for semiconductors. By elevating temperatures above 100°C and increasing the pressure, simulation of normal humidity tests can be made while maintaining the same failure mechanisms. Tests can be completed in days, not weeks. 

Our HAST systems have a modern design that's easier to use: 

• Automatic humidity filling
• Automatic door lock 
• A more square workspace, allowing more product to be loaded 
• Convenient, hermetic power-pin system for bias testing
• We now offer a hermetic port connection to allow special signal lines like coax or fiberoptics to be run into the chamber. 
• You can use hermetic port plugs like those from Buffalo Conax with this port system.

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Environmental stress screening (ESS) is also known as Burn-in, AST (Accelerated Stress Testing), HALT (Highly Accelerated Stress Test), or HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening). Whatever the name, the idea is the same: create a test program that allows you to eliminate the infant mortality of your product. ESS5/11 SERIES The ESS5/11 Series provides the unique capability of stress screening products in a small, lab-type chamber. Pre-qualification for ESS, troubleshooting, and small scale ESS programs would all benefit from high air flow, high change rate testing in this compact design. This series can accommodate up to six product drawers from our standard ESS systems. Other features include non-CFC/HCFC design, and wide variety of control systems, refrigeration system sizes, and product

Product Details:

• Wide variety of refrigeration available for performance and range flexibility.
• Programmable control for product or air-change available.
• Automatic insertion/coupling for product power possible.
• LN2 cooling for even faster change rates.

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ESPEC makes rain and spray testing easier by offering a standard chamber capable of published and OEM proprietary test methods. The standardized design can be configured for the rain/spray tests you need, eliminating the guesswork in buying a chamber. The system is based on the JIS/SAE specification requirements, and can also accomplish individual automaker’s tests, as well as electrical-enclosure tests. 

Our Design:

• ESPEC's modular design allows you to add on additional features, depending on the number and type of tests required. One possible choice is to integrate the spray system with a regular temperature and humidity chamber to save money and floor space, while also creating an opportunity to simulate actual operating conditions your product may experience. 
• Our system uses multiple control solenoids to vary the water's spray volume/pressure. A holding tank prepares the water to the desired temperature, if required. A pump ensures the water is delivered in the proper pressure range. 
• The water is fed to a motorized manifold that rotates the spray arms. Each spray arm has an adjustable valve to allow finer control of the spray.

Product Details:

• Stationary product shelf (a rotating shelf is optional)
• Water pressure regulators, gauges, and flow meters
• Special high-volume floor drain system to rapidly drain water out of the chamber
• Viewing window with wiper

Applicable test methods:

• IP Code / IEC standard 60529 "Ingress Protection"
• JSA JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) D 0203 "Method of Moisture, Rain and Spray Test for Automobile Parts"
• SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) J2245 "Recommended Practice for Splash and Spray Evaluation"
• SAE J575 "Test Methods and Equipment for Lighting Devices and Components"

Optional/additional test capabilities:

• Temperature/humidity controlled chamber
• Water recirculation: Allows re-use of the treated rain water
• Water conditioning: Allows the water to be cooled (5 to 20°C) prior to spray
• High pressure spray: Adds capability to meet car wash test requirement
• Drip grid: Adds capability to meet drip test requirement
• Rotating table: Rotates the sample for full exposure to spray

Product Details:

ESPEC North America builds dozens of walk-in chambers every year for top companies testing automotive, electronics, communications, aerospace, and other products. Drive-in chambers for automobiles are one of our top specialties. Stability walk-in rooms are another specialty, designed for light-duty testing or long-term steady-state evaluation of pharmaceuticals and other products. 

Panelized Chamber/Room:

• Our panelized walk-in chambers use urethane-foam panels that lock together with cam latches. 
• This is the same construction used for walk-in coolers in restaurants and supermarkets, but of a higher quality.
• The panels we use have a stainless steel interior skin to be stronger and impervious to extreme conditions. The seams between panels are carefully sealed to protect from leaking that may affect performance or damage the panels. Doors and windows have embedded heaters, as well. 

Temperature and Humidity Control:

• ESPEC has standard air conditioning systems, called Modular Air Plenums (MAP). 
• These MAPs are designed with the proper heating, refrigeration, and humidity control to achieve your desired performance and capabilities. 
• The MAP simply rolls-up to an assembled panel chamber to complete installation. 

Easy-to-use Programmer:

• In addition, the P-300 Touch Screen Controller makes running an ESPEC environmental test chamber a breeze. 
• The full-color, touch-screen interface is remarkably easy to use and understand. 
• The P-300 Touch Screen Controller can be managed remotely via our new Ethernet/LAN-based Web Controller, serial port, or GP-IB/LabView.

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• Manufactured products can be exposed to both thermal and mechanical stresses.
• These should not be considered separately, as the effects may be linked.
• IMV can supply vibration-test systems combined with climatic chambers to provide complete vibration, temperature and humidity environmental testing.
• These systems can be custom-designed to meet your application.

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ESPEC can provide custom-built chambers for simultaneous testing of temperature and low-pressure altitude conditions. 

Two common applications are:

• Testing of avionics or other aerospace equipment to simulate actual conditions it might experience.
• Simulation of high-altitude conditions like might be found in mountainous regions.

Applicable test methods (depending on chamber system specified):

• Mil-Std 202G (conditions 105C, A/B/C/F)
• Mil-Std 810G (condition 500.5)
• IEC 60068-2-39
• IEC 60068-2-40
• RTCA/DO-160F
• JIS W 0812

Note: 

• Altitude chambers are custom systems, and differing requirements may significantly change the cost and utility requirements. 
• Please let ESPEC know as much detail as possible about your anticipated testing specification/method, and we can provide you with a tailored system for your requirements.

Product Details:

• Optional humidity control when altitude system is off
• Chamber interior size specified by customer
• Automatic altitude control, integrated with temperature controller (no manual setting of altitude)
• Vacuum pump sized for climb/dive rate required by your application
• Viewing window and cable ports available

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The Platinous series lets you can select from a variety of sizes, ranges, and options to meet your specific environmental testing requirements. 

ESPEC Platinous series include features for quality and reliabile operation:

• Stainless steel exterior
• Energy-efficient refrigeration with exclusive electronic expansion valve system
• Specialized humidity generation and control
• Unique thermal break construction for extreme testing
• Casters, cable port, shelf, & USB port standard
• ETL-listed electrical panel conforming to UL 508A

A new streamlined controller:

• ESPEC makes operating an environmental test chamber easier than ever with the new P-300 controller. An updated ‘tabbed’ user interface allows faster access to any screen. Standard USB and optional Ethernet interfaces make programming and data acquisition much simpler. In addition, improved algorithms make control faster and smoother.

Improved programming and data collection via computer:

• Standard USB port for uploading and downloading test programs and operation datalogs.
• Optional remote monitoring, programming, and data collection via our Ethernet/LAN-based Web Controller
• Direct access via optional RS-232 serial port or GP-IB/LabView.

Energy-saving operation:

• Built into the P-300 controller are improved control algorithms for more efficient chamber operation. Invisible to the end user, the P-300 uses advanced control of an electronic expansion valve to save energy and improve control of the refrigeration system. Additional improvements in refrigeration and heater operation make the new generation of ESPEC Platinous chambers the most energy efficient ever.

Product Details:

• Well Thought-out Cabinet Design
• Stainless steel interior with rounded corners - superior to square, welded corners
• Stainless steel exterior construction for durability over time
• Optional viewing window with full-pane heaters to help keep condensation and frost clear. Provides great visibility into the chamber.
• Chamber light built into the window for easy viewing without glare
• One 4" diameter cable port, centered in the left wall (additional ports optional)
• One stainless steel shelf with adjustable support rails (not clips)
• Heavy-duty casters with adjustable leveling feet
• Hinged service panels for easy access

Helpful Operational Features:

• Independent "Product Temp. Protector" with user-set limits, part of a three-tier safety system
• Electrical disconnect switch is included, with lock-out/tag-out

Product Details:

Your first choice for a medium-size test chamber for PV module testing is ESPEC's ENX48. These models provide a variety of performance capabilities to meet maximum or minimum change rates in IEC or UL test standards. Incorporated are the features of our smaller Platinum and Global-N lines. The refrigeration systems of these models utilize modern, high performance scroll compressors that allow a small footprint while allowing unparalleled service access. The models come in different performance versions, depending on your planned use. More powerful performance allows you to complete the temperature-cycling test (10.11) faster, or with a maximum number of modules. There also is a 'damp-heat' (10.13) only model that saves you capital-cost and energy by having only minimal refrigeration.

Features:

• Touch-screen programmer for easy operation
• Stainless steel exterior and interior
• High performance, reliable Scroll or Discus compressors
• Larger windows with bright lighting
• Non-metallic thermal breaks at the doorframe and cable ports to eliminate exterior frosting or hot spots
• One adjustable shelf with heavy-duty support rails
• One 100mm (4") diameter cable port (additional ports optional)
• Heavy-duty casters with adjustable feet
• Hinged service panels
• ETL-listed electrical panel conforming to UL 508A

Product Details:

• Performance to meet IEC 61215, 61646
• UL-1703 and similar test requirements
• 10.11 Temperature cycling
• 10.12 Humidity freeze
• 10.13 Damp heat
• Large interior volume
• Touch-screen controller
• Viewing window
• Optional module rack with rollers

Product Details:

The ESPEC EDC dust chambers provide a ready-made solution to common dust test standards for automotive and electronic-cabinet requirements. Often specified for use with "Arizona fine dust", these units can also be used with talcum or concrete powder. The chamber has a "clamshell" type door/lid for easy front-loading, compared with top-loading chambers. Optional reach-in glove ports allow rotating the test sample without opening the door.

Test standards met:

• SAE J575 (Rev. NOV2006), Section 4.5
• ISO 20653 (2006-08-15), Section 8.3.1
• DIN 40050, Part 9, IP Codes 5K and 6K, vertical dust flow
• IEC EN 60529 (IEC 529), IP-5 and IP-6, vertical dust flow (with optional underpressure mode)
• IEC EN 60068-2-68 (IEC 68-2-68), LA2, vertical dust flow

Product Details:

• All stainless steel construction for easy cleaning
• Easy-access clamshell door with viewing window and light (powered lift for EDC-54 model)
• W-shaped hopper for dust collection and dispersion
• Mesh product shelf over the hopper
• HEPA filter for exhaust air, flange provided for venting
• Two inch cable port
• Touch-screen controller