FD-527-4 Environmental Test Chamber

Interior:	36W x 36D x 36H (in)
	914.4W x 914.4D x 914.4H (mm)
Exterior:	49W x 78D x 83H (in)
	1244.6W x 1981.2D x 2108.2H (mm)
Volume:	27 cubic ft
	764.55 liters
Temperature:	-35°C to 180°C (-31°F to 356°F)
Temperature Stability:	±0.5°C (±1.0°F) at sensor after stabilization
Humidity Fluctuation:	±2% RH at sensor
Rise Rate*:	5.5°C/min
Pull Down Rate*:	3.75°C/min
Electrical Supply:	480 VAC, 3 PH, 60 HZ
Facility Power Receptacle:	Hardwired
Full Load Amps:	21 A
Airflow:	1000 CFM
Thermal Heat Rejection (ThoR):	-MAX: 33,000 BTU/HR -MIN: 15,000 BTU/HR
Nationally Recognized Test Lab:	UL-508A
Refrigeration System:	Single stage
Refrigerant:	R-449a
Approximate Product Weight:	1549 lbs (702 kg) without added options
Approximate Shipping Weight:	1659 lbs (752 kg) without added options

*Rise and pull-down rates calculated using IEC 60068-3-5 standard. Custom options available.

*Ideal ambient temperature conditions for test chambers is 23°C (73.4°F). The temperature and humidity range of assured performance is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F/77°F) and 30-50% relative humidity. Conditions outside this range may affect the performance of your test chamber and reduce the lifespan of the equipment.

STANDARD FEATURES

• Exterior structure is engineered sheet metal frame is precision laser cut and formed with powder coat bone color and matte finish
• Interior cabinet is stainless steel, type 304
• Interior light with exterior switch on cabinet face and AESONE CONNECT
• Door mount controls
• Electrical component cabinet is easily accessible via the front face with under door access
• Exceptionally small clearance requirements, 12 inches in the back and 8 inches on each side
• Compressor intake is front facing with outtake being expelled on left, right, and back sides (air-cooled chambers may require additional clearance based on the facility’s HVAC system recovery speed) 
• Forced air circulation
• Finned independent nichrome sheath heaters for even heating of conditioned air in the plenum offer fast changing heating and cooling rates
• Powerful custom-designed stainless steel blower wheels
• Port configuration: left wall access port and plug with 3 inch (76.2 mm) diameter
• Port configuration: right wall access port and plug with 3 inch (76.2 mm) diameter
• Fully-adjustable shelf, one wire-grid, stainless steel shelf
• Full opening door with adjustable manual door latch
• Swivel brake casters
• Multipane heated 24 x 36 inch viewing window 

STANDARD INSTRUMENTATION

CONTROLLER   

FD Series Test Chambers have incorporated AESONE CONNECT creating a robust connected device for a standard and uniform interface making test chamber operation easier.

AESONE XCHANGE is hardware internal to the chamber that increases your functionality

• Connects the test chamber controller to your network for increased accessibility
• On-board multi-year data logging

AESONE SOFTWARE gives you the power to

• Remote chamber operation and monitoring, 
• Web-based test profile creation, 
• Viewing current data and historical data visually
• Secure multi-level user access 

ADDITIONAL ONBOARD INSTRUMENTATION

WATLOW F4T PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER. Features a 4.3” capacitive touchscreen minimizing the chance for error and the low voltage PLC is touch-safe. Ethernet communication supported by AESONE HARDWARE. View more controller options

AIRFLOW. Variable frequency drive allows you to lower air velocity to meet your test requirements and reduce noise.

SENSORS.

• TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Measured at the point of airflow entering the workspace. Class A, 3-wire, 100 Ohm Platinum RTD sensor
• RELATIVE HUMIDITY SENSOR. Measured at the point of airflow entering the workspace. Speed of airflow does not affect measurement. Sensor is highly accurate between 10-95% RH, over the entire temperature operating range of -40°C to +180°C (-40°F to +356°F)
• View sensor options

OPTIONAL DATA LOGGERS. View additional data loggers

STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES

• HIGH/LOW TEMPERATURE CONTROL. An adjustable temperature limit controller allows you to program the highest lowest temperature the device under test, protecting products from compromising temperature exposure.
• Internal high-temperature limit safety
• Refrigeration system over-pressure safety circuit
• TUV Rheinland certified meeting UL 508A, US, C, E

• Shelf Modification
• Custom Porting Sizes
• Custom window size
• Noise Reduction Package
• LN2 Boost Cool
• CO2 Boost Cool
• Desiccant Air Dryer to ensure conditions as low as 5% RH 
• Dry Nitrogen Purge to keep condensation and frost from accumulating on DUT surfaces at cold temperatures and to prevent oxidation of metals surfaces at high temperatures

APPLICATIONS & USE CASES

The FD Series is AES's line of floor-model temperature-only test chambers built to condition mid-to-large products, full assemblies, UAV components, and battery packs under tightly controlled temperature environments and interior volumes up to 96 cu ft, the FD Series gives engineers the flexibility to run steady-state thermal profiles, rapid cycling, and high-hazard battery validation in a single platform. Highly customizable with SAFE battery safety packages, integrated DUT monitoring, in-chamber camera options, extended performance levels, the FD Series adapts to each industry's most demanding temperature-only testing workflows.

HIGHLIGHTED INDUSTRIES

Learn more about the industries we serve here.

• Energy Storage
• Electric Vehicles (EV)
• Power Management
• Defense Technology & Autonomous Systems
• Aerospace & Aviation
• Military & Defense
• eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility
• Automotive
• High-Performance Computing
• Consumer Electronics
• Semiconductor

USE CASES

• Power Management Custom Battery Test Chamber with In-Chamber Camera: A custom FD-527-7.5-SAFE temperature-only chamber engineered for a leading power management company to visually monitor thermal events in real time featuring an integrated Panasonic HC-V785 camera. Read more
• Defense Technology Large-Volume R&D Thermal Stress Testing of UAVs: An FD-596-4 temperature-only chamber engineered for a prominent defense technology company to validate the structural and electronic integrity of autonomous aerial platforms (UAVs) under extreme thermal stress. Read more
• Energy Storage Large-Format Pouch Cell Testing in High Live-Load SAFE Chambers: A leading energy storage company tested large-format pouch cells for grid-scale applications in paired FD-596-7.5-SAFE (temperature-only) and HD-596-7.5-SAFE (temperature + humidity) chambers each with 96 cu ft of workspace and a 4 ft × 4 ft door for large battery fixtures. Both chambers are built with EUCAR 7 hazard-level safety features including temperature-limited sheath heaters, spark-resistant fan blades, and door safety latches rated to 4,000 lb, plus R449A refrigeration for SB1206 compliance. Read more

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