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SD-501-3RS Environmental Testing Chamber
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 Environmental Testing Chamber
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SD-501-3RS

BenchtopRack and Stack

SD-501-SAFE is a temperature-only test chamber designed for safe, controlled battery testing in a compact, high-density footprint. Engineered with AES SAFE technology, it provides advanced protection, containment, and monitoring for testing volatile cell types and high-risk battery applications within space-constrained lab environments.

Standout Features:

  • Battery testing optimized with integrated AES SAFE system for advanced safety and containment
  • Triple-stack rack architecture enables three fully independent chambers operating within a single integrated footprint
  • Ultra-slim chamber design minimizes lab footprint
  • Factory-adjustable baffle and fan design delivering 50 CFM optimized airflow
Buy $51,528 (base price)
Rental $5,600/month
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  • Specifications
  • Standard Features
  • Instrumentation
  • Safety Features
  • Optional Features
  • Applications
  • Downloads

Specifications

Interior: 13W x 13.5D x 9.9H (in)
  330.2W x 342.9D x 251.4H (mm)
Exterior: 23.7W x 46.7D x 78.1H (in)
  602W x 1186.2D x 1983.8H (mm)
Volume: 1.01 cubic ft
  28.59 liters
Temperature: -37°C to 180°C (-34.6°F to 356°F)
Temperature Stability: ±0.5°C (±1.0°F) at sensor after stabilization
Rise Rate*: 2.8°C/min
Pull Down Rate*: 3°C/min
Electrical Supply:  120 VAC, 1 PH, 60 HZ
(Optional) 50HZ
Facility Power Receptacle: 6' NEMA L5-15
Full Load Amps: 13 A
Airflow: 50 CFM
Thermal Heat Rejection (ThoR): -MAX: 3000 BTU/HR -MIN: 2400 BTU/HR
Nationally Recognized Test Lab: UL 61010-1
Refrigeration System:  Single stage
Refrigerant: R-404a
(Optional) R-449a
Mobility: Will fit through 32 in doorway
Approximate Product Weight: 952 lbs (432 kg) without added options
Approximate Shipping Weight: 1062.0 lbs (482 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.

SD Series



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Height: 72" (6' tall)

SD-202 SD-502

SD-202
Height: 25.5"
Volume: 2.083 cu. ft.

SD-208 SD-508 SD-508-ATP

SD-208
Height: 35"
Volume: 8 cu. ft.

SD-508-SAFE

SD-508-SAFE
Height: 35"
Volume: 8 cu. ft.

SD-501 SD-501-ATP SD-501-SAFE

SD-501
Height: 16.73"
Volume: 1.01 cu. ft.

SD-508-ATP-B

SD-508-ATP-B
Height: 81.3"
Volume: 16 cu. ft.

SD-501-3RS

SD-501-3RS
Height: 78.5"
Volume: 3.03 cu. ft.

Standard Features

STANDARD FEATURES

  • Three SD-501s
  • 19" server rack
  • 3 custom-design server shelves to accommodate test chambers
  • External and internal cabinet construction consists of 304 stainless steel
  • Full opening door with adjustable manual latch
  • Interior light with exterior switch on cabinet face and operable on AESONE CONNECT
  • Port configuration: left and right wall access port and plug with 3in (76.2mm) diameter
  • Fully adjustable shelf, 1 wire-grid shelf, stainless steel
  • Forced air circulation
  • Cable Leader, 10ft, 14 AWG, IEC-320-C13 to NEMA 5-15P

 

Instrumentation

STANDARD INSTRUMENTATION

CONTROLLER   AESONE CONNECT allows for secure remote access to your test chamber and gives easy profile creation, operational control, and data management.

SD-501 Series Test Chambers have upgraded to include 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. Ethernet communication supported by AESONE HARDWARE. View more controller options

SENSORS.

  • TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Measured at the point of airflow entering the workspace. Class A, 3-wire, 100 Ohm Platinum RTD sensor

OPTIONAL DATA LOGGERS. View additional data loggers

Safety Features

STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES

  • HIGH/LOW TEMPERATURE CONTROL. An adjustable temperature limit controller allows you to program the highest and lowest temperature of the device under test, protecting products from compromising temperature exposure.
  • Refrigeration system over-pressure safety circuit
  • TUV Rheinland certified meeting UL 61010-1, US, C, E

Optional Features

  • Port Size/Access Point
  • Additional Shelving
  • Dry Nitrogen Purge
  • Alternative Power Requirements
  • Other Options Including Communication and Access Ports are Available on Request
  • Battery testing safety features

Applications

APPLICATIONS & USE CASES

The SD Series is AES's line of compact, benchtop temperature-only test chambers — a versatile platform used across a wide range of industries for product, component, and materials validation under controlled thermal conditions. The SD Series can be configured for general temperature testing, extended cold-range performance, and small-format battery testing with AES SAFE, giving engineers precision temperature control in a compact footprint that fits almost any lab. From cold-weather durability validation and pharmaceutical stability, to consumer product testing and early-stage battery qualification, the SD Series adapts to the unique demands of each industry it serves.

HIGHLIGHTED INDUSTRIES

Learn more about the industries we serve here.

  • Electric Vehicles (EV)
  • Energy Grid Storage
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Medical Devices
  • Military & Defense
  • Aerospace & Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Semiconductor
  • Consumer Products
  • Packaging
  • Power Management

USE CASES

  • Infrastructure & Mechanical Plumbing Cold-Weather Durability Testing: The SD-208 engineered to UL 213 standards for cold-weather durability and pressurization testing for pipe couplings — with multi-specimen pressurization integration. Read more
  • Military & Defense Low-Temperature Battery Testing: SD-208-ATP benchtop chamber engineered for low-temperature battery testing down to -70°C, with dual rear access ports for streamlined cycler connectivity and support for multiple battery cell formats qualifying power sources for military deployment in arctic and high-altitude environments.
  • Consumer Electronics EV Coin Cell Battery Testing: SD-508-ATP double-stack environmental test chamber paired with AES's patented ATPPRIME battery testing fixture delivering 192 coin cell channels at 1 amp each for high-density, simultaneous cycling of EV cell chemistries, with AESONE CONNECT® remote monitoring and real-time alerts to prevent thermal runaway. Read more

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