Page 2 - Overview; Service; Design Modification
Chart Environmental Chambers Overview Overview ❏ Service The Chart Environmental Chambers have been designed for years of safe and dependable operation. In the event service is required, contact the nearest Chart authorized service center or contact Chart at: Chart Industries, Inc. 3505 County Road ...
Page 4 - Symbols and statements throughout this text and their meaning:; : Text in this format is information to help avoid serious; iii
Chart Environmental Chambers Overview ❏ Symbols and statements throughout this text and their meaning: Text following this symbol needs extra attention. NOTE: Text in this format is extra information helpful to the situation. CAUTION: Text in this format is information to help avoid personal injury ...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; iv
Chart Environmental Chambers Table of Contents Table of Contents OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... II ❏ S ERVICE .................................................................................................
Page 6 - List of Tables
Chart Environmental Chambers Table of Contents List of Tables T ABLE 1 - C HAMBER P ERFORMANCE S PECIFICATIONS ..........................................................4 T ABLE 2 - S YSTEM D ETAILS .................................................................................................4 T ...
Page 7 - Safety Information; - EXTREME TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES:
Chart Environmental Chambers Description of Safety Features Safety Information Your Chart equipment is provided with several safety systems designed to help prevent accidental damage to product and equipment, and avoid injury to personnel. Always operate this equipment in accordance with the procedu...
Page 8 - Description of Safety Features; Programming error; : The alarm set point of this device should never be set higher
Chart Environmental Chambers Description of Safety Features Description of Safety Features On each unit, there are a number of features, which help to ensure safe operation. These features are: ❏ Temperature High/Low Limit Control: A user-programmable limit control is provided as an independent meas...
Page 9 - Specifications and Utility Requirements; Table 1 - Chamber Performance Specifications; P e r f o r m a n c e; T e m p e r a t u r e; Table 2 - System Details; S y s t e m D e t a i l s; Table 3 - Dimensions and Utilities; D i m e n s i o n s a n d U t i l i t i e s
Chart Environmental Chambers Specifications and Utility Requirements Specifications and Utility Requirements Table 1 - Chamber Performance Specifications P e r f o r m a n c e T e m p e r a t u r e Allowable Range -80 to +200 ° C Temperature change rate Up to 20 ° C/min Temperature Control +/- 2 ° C...
Page 10 - Features; Temperature Control System:
Chart Environmental Chambers Features Features ❏ Temperature Control System: Heating is accomplished with resistive electric elements, while cooling is accomplished by blowing liquid nitrogen into the chamber. The liquid nitrogen is vaporized through nozzles and the cold vapor is circulated over the...
Page 11 - Temperature Safety Controller
Chart Environmental Chambers Features the air-flow plenum and is not directly visible. The following figure is a picture of the Watlow controller: Watlow Series 96 temperature controller. ❏ Temperature Safety Controller A temperature Hi/Lo limit control protects the chamber against thermal runaway d...
Page 12 - System Installation; Location
Chart Environmental Chambers System Installation System Installation ❏ Location The location of the chamber should be chosen with a few items in mind: • The left side of the chamber has an access port, which allows passing power and data acquisition wires into the chamber and connecting to the devic...
Page 13 - Liquid Nitrogen Plumbing
Chart Environmental Chambers System Installation suction into the blower in the back wall of the chamber and discharge from the top of the chamber. ❏ Liquid Nitrogen Plumbing Along with the electrical power, bring in the LN 2 service from the top or the back of the chamber for easy access around the...
Page 15 - Operation; required for proper cooling. (Empty or low LN
Chart Environmental Chambers Operation Operation Check system functions and your understanding of the system by following these steps with an empty thermal enclosure before installing the product to be tested. 1. Verify that all utilities are on-line before operating equipment. Liquid nitrogen is re...
Page 17 - Watlow Series 96 Controller Operation
Chart Environmental Chambers Operation NATURAL HEAT RISE IN ISIS-1.4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Time Elaps e d (min) No live heat load in chamber Watlow Series 96 Controller Operation NOTE: For more complete instructions on the operation of the Watlow Series 96 contr...
Page 18 - Heating/Cooling Indicators
Chart Environmental Chambers Operation Heating/Cooling Indicators When the Watlow controller is applying a heat or cool signal, an LED is indicated on the front panel. The longer the particular LED is on, the more heating/cooling power is being applied. If the LED is continuously on, that indicates ...
Page 19 - System Maintenance; SP
Chart Environmental Chambers System Maintenance System Maintenance Maintenance of this equipment should be done by a qualified technician. High voltage electrical systems, cryogenic plumbing, and mechanical systems all represent a potential for injury or death. The main power must be removed from th...
Page 20 - Maintenance Tasks to be Performed Every Three Months:
Chart Environmental Chambers System Maintenance 5. The seals and gaskets on the doors floors and ports should be inspected for adequate sealing. Remove any foreign materials that may be embedded in the gasket. Worn or damaged gasket should be replaced. 6. Check all the fasteners on the system and ti...
Page 21 - REPLACEMENT PARTS; Thermocouples
Chart Environmental Chambers Replacement Parts REPLACEMENT PARTS If any parts are required, please call 1-888-877-3093 for pricing and availability. The following information provides Chart Industries, Inc. part numbers to assist in finding the correct part. ❏ Liquid Nitrogen Solenoid Valve The foll...
Page 22 - Warranty
Chart Environmental Chambers Warranty Warranty Chart Industries, Inc. warrants the equipment and materials manufactured under this contract are in accordance with Chart Industries, Inc. specifications. If any part of said equipment or material manufactured by Chart Industries, Inc., as determined by...
