Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Safety Instructions ________________________________________________ 1-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 1-1
Installation Safety Notices _________________________________________________________ 1-1
Operation Safety Notices __________________________________________________________ 1-2
Chapter 2 – Installation ______________________________________________________ 2-1
Uncrating _______________________________________________________________________ 2-1
Preparation For Use ______________________________________________________________ 2-1
Installation Location _____________________________________________________________ 2-1
Input Power Configuration ________________________________________________________ 2-2
Overview _____________________________________________________________________________ 2-2
230 V / 60 Hz Input Configuration _________________________________________________________ 2-3
208 V / 60 Hz Input Configuration _________________________________________________________ 2-3
Connection to the Power Source ____________________________________________________ 2-3
Power Source Connection ________________________________________________________________ 2-3
Phase Sequence ________________________________________________________________________ 2-3
Humidity Water Connection _______________________________________________________ 2-4
Plumbed Demineralized Water Installation __________________________________________________ 2-4
Water Recirculation System Installation, Model W100 _________________________________________ 2-4
Water Recirculation System Filter Cartridge Replacement ______________________________________ 2-4
Chapter 3 – Operation _______________________________________________________ 3-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 3-1
Summary of Chamber Operation ___________________________________________________ 3-1
Front Panel Switches and Lights ____________________________________________________ 3-2
Main Disconnect Switch _________________________________________________________________ 3-2
CONDITIONING Switch – ON Mode ______________________________________________________ 3-2
CONDITIONING Switch – EVENT 1 Mode _________________________________________________ 3-2
LIGHT Switch_________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
HEAT Light __________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
COOL Light __________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
Loading the Chamber ____________________________________________________________ 3-4
Performance Considerations ______________________________________________________________ 3-4
Port Plugs ____________________________________________________________________________ 3-5
Avoiding Moisture (non-humidity mode) ____________________________________________________ 3-5
Internal Test Fixtures ___________________________________________________________________ 3-5
Humidity Operation ______________________________________________________________ 3-6
Humidity Mode Enable __________________________________________________________________ 3-6
Standard Humidity Range ________________________________________________________________ 3-6
Humidity Mode Considerations ___________________________________________________________ 3-6
Purge Option ____________________________________________________________________ 3-7
GN2 (Gaseous Nitrogen) Installation (Option TE-0031) ________________________________________ 3-7
Dry Air Installation (Option TE-0030) ______________________________________________________ 3-7
Purge Operation _______________________________________________________________________ 3-7
Adjusting the Purge Flow ________________________________________________________________ 3-7
Relief Vent ___________________________________________________________________________ 3-8
Chapter 4 - Limit Controller __________________________________________________ 4-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 4-1
Limit Controller Keys and Displays ________________________________________________________ 4-2
How to Set the High and Low Temperature Safety Limits _______________________________________ 4-2
Resetting an Out of Limit Condition ________________________________________________________ 4-2
Silencing the Audible Alarm ______________________________________________________________ 4-2
Protecting an Energized Test Sample _______________________________________________________ 4-3
Chapter 5 – Frequently Asked Questions ________________________________________ 5-1
