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 T & R.H. test chambers

Since 1968 ACS has developed

p and standardized complete p ranges
g of
environmental chambers, continuosly improving and keeping up-to Their modern and appealing design combines with
date with the latest technologies to fit the reliability requirements leading-edge technologies, used also to reduce
of the customers. energy consumption and to preserve the
The newest and most innovative environmental test chamber series environment, like in the “flower®” project.
is called Discovery. New design,
design electromagnetic door closers,
closers
high reliable humidification system, optimized refrigeration system
are among the innovative features of Discovery line.
And with the new controlling S/W, KeyKratos Plus, no other
chamber has never been easier to use!
 flower® : ecology in testing

• 50% reduction of energy consumption

• 12.000 Kg per year reduction of CO2 emission
• 2.000 Euro per year reduction of electricity
costs

FLOWER 340 FLOWER 600 FLOWER 1200

Useful capacity 336 559 1152
Int Dims (WxDxH)
Int. 601x810x692 850x740x890 1000x1130x1020
Ext. Dims (WxDxH castors included) 919x1817x1638 1168x1797x2021 1320x2235x2137
Max electrical power (kW) 7,2 11,4 14
Max electrical power (kW) at steady conditions (down to -35°C) 2,5 3,2 4,3
Max noise (dbA)* 59 64 65
Max noise (dbA)* at steady conditions 54 57 60
Weight
g 850 1030 1230
R.H. Range within the Temp. Range +5°C/+95°C 10%...98% 10%...98% 10%...98%
Temp. Range -40°C/+180°C -40°C/+180°C -40°C/+180°C
Temperature Rate of Change
measured at the control probe heating** 4,5 K/min 4,5 K/min 4 K/min
cooling without the "cold sink" device 3 K/min 4 K/min 4 K/min
cooling with the "cold sink" device 6 K/min 8 K/min 7 K/min

* measured at 1 meter from the front wall in a non reverberating room

**according to IEC 60068-3-5 and IEC 60068-3-6
 Thermal shock chambers

AIR TO AIR – two temperature zones

These chambers are used in Q.A. laboratories and Production Units for I.C.’s “infant mortality”
screening.
i In vertical
i l configuration
fi i the
h useful f l capacity
i ranges ffrom 27 up to 320 li
litres, ffor
larger capacity, horizontal types, are available in capacities of 500 and 1000 liters. Compliance
with standards: IEC68-2-14 (test Na), MIL-STD 202 D/E/F, MIL-STD 883 A/C/D.
AIR TO AIR – three temperature zones
M i l used
Mainly d ffor R
Random
d Q
Quality
li C Controll iin accordance
d to MIL
MIL-STD,
STD BS,
BS IEC,
IEC DIN and
d DEF specs.
requiring an “ambient” temperature in the hot/cold and cold/hot transfers.
LIQUID TO LIQUID
having 1, 8 and 27 litres baskets: compliance with MIL-STD 202 D/E/F, MIL-STD 883 A/C/D and
IEC 68-2-14
68 2 14 (test
( N
Nc).
)
CST130 S the “Flapper™”
is the new approach to CST130 2T “spinner™”
thermal shock tests; it a new design for the
improves the ratio two temperature
between payload and zones thermal shock
consumption-footprint of chamber, equipped
the chamber. The with a new motorized
specimen is fixed in its basket movement and
position and the working controlled by the new
space is conditioned colour version of
alternatively by the hot KeyKratos®
and cold compartments. (touchscreen)
 Corrosion test chambers
DCTC

The dry corrosion test cabinet(DCTC) is designed to

highlight the corrosion processes on painted metallic
surfaces in a fast and easily reproducible manner. The
main technical features of the systems
y are:
- Short time required for test execution;
- Simulated corrosion exactly corresponding to the real
corrosion observed “in the field”;
- Repeatibility
p y of tests conditions;;
Tests in DCTC equipment are carried out according to
Italian UNI 9399 (filiform corrosion) and UNI 9590 (scab
corrosion).
The DCTC systems
y can also perform
p the standard salt
spray tests, (according to BS and ASTM), continuous salt
spray tests, alternate salt spray tests (DIN) and have
also been customised to suit the specific needs of
The DCTC series has been designed
companies
p such as FIAT,, FORD,, NISSAN etc. In addition,,
following modularity criteria to allow
DCTC systems can be used to perform “wetting” (DIN
future upgrades and expansions of the
50017), and VDA tests.
system (e.g. expanding from a 600
litres to a 1200 litres model).
 Standard walk-in chambers
WAZZLE™

These chambers allow several choices in

terms of dimensions, performances and
temperature ranges up to +80°C and down
to -70°C
In order to increase the flexibility to the
market requests ACS made more independent
than ever before the 4 basic elements of the
walk-in chamber:
1 Machine unit
1.
2. Air temperature control system
3. User interface
4. Paneling

Advantages
Some references: 1. Opportunity to use the same combination machines room
• ALCATEL- LUCENT ITALIA SPA, ITALY – air temperature control unit on walk-in chambers.
• ARCELIK, TURKEY 2. Time reduction of design and production phases.
• KOREA TESTING LABORATORY 3. Easier assembly on site.
• GATEHILL INTERNATIONAL LTD. , CHINA 4. Easier disassembly and re-assembly of the equipment, if
• VESTEL, TURKEY necessary.
• POLITECHNIKA,POLAND 5. Possibility to use machine units supplied by ACS on walk-
in chambers which are property of the Customer.
 Vibration test chambers – “anyvib”™

Aimed at the aerospace, military, automotive, and

telecomm markets.
ACS can provide
id chambers
h b according
di to the h
customer specifications, suitable for any test
volume, complying with MIL-STD 781 B/C/D/E and
MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F standards. They are able to
reach
h cooling
li rates up to 20°C/
20°C/min i ((with
ih
mechanical cooling) or up to 60°C/min (with LN2
cooling).
ACS can also supply “turn-key” systems (chamber,
vibrator
ib t and d possible
ibl th
thermall system
t ffor specimen,
i
etc “anyvib™” is the new family of ACS climatic
chambers that can be interfaced with many various
types of shakers for vertical vibrations thanks to a
worm screw type of lifting system allowing the test
cabinet to be adapted to the shaker height. It is
also possible to add horizontal movement or tri-
axial vibration on request.
Some references:
• TATA POWER COMPANY, INDIA
• TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
• SENTON GMBH, GERMANY
• KITRON ASA,
ASA NORWAY
• RUCKER GMBH, TURKEY
• AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING SP,POLAND
 HALT and HASS chambers

Accelerated testing g is used to detect

and correct any inherent design and
manufacturing flaws and to determine
product reliability. Typically a series of
individual and combined stresses such
as multi-axis vibration, temperature
cycling and product power cycling are
applied in steps of increasing intensity.
Test time is compressed
p with the
accelerated stresses, leading to earlier Benefits:
- Fast design and process maturation
product maturity. - Reduced total engineering costs
The HALT method (Highly Accelerated - Reduced production and warranty costs
Life Testing)
g) is mainly y utilised to carry
y - Earlier and mature product introduction
out timely corrective actions during - Higher MTBF
the design phase of the product while - Greatly reduced manufacturing screening costs
the HASS method (Highly Accelerated - Faster corrective action for design problem
Stress Screening)g) is p
performed to
detect defects during the production Some references:
• HEWLETT-PACKARD, SPAIN
phase of the product. • GRUNDFOS, DENMARK
• ASELSAN, TURKEY
• INFOCUS ASA,, NORWAY
• VESTEL, TURKEY
• NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTORS, SINGAPORE
 Rain test – Sand & Dust test chambers

RT1000
CHAMBER FOR TESTING THE DEGREES OF PROTECTION AGAINST RAIN
AND SPRAYS ACCORDING TO CEI EN 60529 STANDARD (FIG
(FIG. 4) IPX3 AND
IPX4 PROTECTION CLASSES

Some references:
KOMAG POLAND
• KOMAG,
• VALEO, HUNGARY
• LUCAS-TVS LIMITED, INDIA
• PACKARD KOREA INC., KOREA
• MAGNETI MARELLI, ITALY
• FIAT AUTO, ITALY

SD1000 S
CHAMBER FOR SAND AND DUST TEST
ACCORDING TO SAE J575 STANDARD
SD1000 F
CHAMBER FOR TESTING PROTECTION AGAINST
DUST ACCORDING TO THE EN 60529 FIG
FIG. 2
NORM -IP5X CLASS OF PROTECTION
 Vacuum chambers

Aerospace technology requires an

absolute reliability of devices,
components and equipment on board
which often have human lives
depending on them.
ACS has been involved in vacuum
testing since 1953 and have designed
and developed a complete range of
standard chambers for vacuum test
down to 100 pascal (1mbar) or high
vacuum on special request.
vacuum, request
These chambers have the same
accessories as the thermostatic and
climatic chambers. The pressure
control is performed by means of the
WINKRATOS® software via PC.
ACS vacuum test chambers can be supplied
Some references:
with 150, 500, 1.000 and 2.000 litres standard
• PAKISTAN AERONAUTICAL COMPLEX
COMPLEX, PAKISTAN capacity with a unique wall thermoregulation
capacity,
• UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN LODZ, POLAND system for optimized performances at
• INTA, SPAIN pressures lower than 20.000 pascal (200
• ASELSAN Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., TURKEY
• HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS Ltd., INDIA
mbar). The test room thermoregulation is by
• INFOCUS ASA, NORWAY means of a radiating technique.
technique
• AEROSPATIALE, FRANCE
 Solar/Photovoltaic Module
Testing Chambers
Standard Test Methods are established by the following norms:
for Photovoltaic Modules
IEC 61215 Terrestrial crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules
IEC 61646 Terrestrial
T t i l thi
thin-film
fil photovoltaic
h t lt i (PV) modules
d l
IEC 62108 Concentrator photovoltaic (PV) modules and assemblies
For thermal modules
EN12975-1
EN12975-2

ACS line of standard chambers dedicated to Photovoltaic Modules

In order to improve the efficiency of testing
laboratories ACS designed a standard line of basic
climatic chambers specifically fit to carry out the
simple but long-term Damp Heat Tests required by
the Standard Test Methods (85°C; 85% RH for
1000 h), whilst leaving to the more performing
chambers the task of executing the more complex
tests.
testing includes 3 models:
PV3000, PV4500, PV7700
T range: from -50°C
50 C to 9090°CC
T variation rate (with load):
<100°C/h in the range +85°C/0°C
<200°C/h in the range 0°C/-40°C
RH range: 20%/98% in the T range +20/+90°C
The Standard Test Methods for Photovoltaic Modules require also
an UV radiation pre-treatment phase. To this aim ACS can offer
the specific thermal chamber:
UV RADIATION PRE-TREATMENT THERMAL CHAMBER UV3000

DAMP HEAT TEST CHAMBERS

PV3000 DH, PV4500 DH, PV7700 DH
g from +50°C to +90°C
T range:
RH range: 70%/90%
 Battery Test Chambers

Test safety
Tests on batteries can generate potentially dangerous situations, since they are
carried out by simulating the limit conditions that may occur when there is a
transfer of energy
energ from the batter
battery to the electric motor or d
during
ring the batter
battery’s
’s
fast recharge phase. These situations, in fact, may generate strong overheating or
the formation of dangerous atmospheres.
To handle and solve these problems, our chambers are equipped with all the
instruments necessary for monitoring potentially dangerous parameters and the
following main devices which are activated to eliminate any risk conditions:
• Smoke sensors
• Dangerous gas (H2; O2; CO; CO2; …) sensors
• Stabilization system
• Flame extinguishing system

Electrically Isolated Test Enclosure

An electrically isolated and perforated mounting shelf is also included; the
specifically designed perforated shelf ensures both electrical isolation and
consistent airflow around the test item.
item
Complete Software and Control System
The new battery test chamber range from ACS incorporates CAN bus interfacing to
the battery ECU as a standard option , the chamber software and control system
is also designed to interface with Industry standard loading and unloading systems.

Optional customer defined isolated power and signal connections for external
electrical loading of customer test items within the chamber are available.
 ESS chambers

ESS can achieve two major product improvements

for the manufacturer:
- improve product reliability thus enhancing the
company’s reputation in the market-place.
- lower warranty costs by highlighting failures in
the factory which without screening would
occur in the field.
The objective of the ESS process is to highlight,
during the manufacturing process time, the
relatively high level of failures that can occur in
the early life period of the product. If not found
early, these defects would manifest themselves
after shipment leading to much higher warranty
costs The process usually involves subjecting the
costs.
product to temperature, vibration and electric or
electronic stimuli and monitoring to expose the
weaknesses in the product.
Some references: This equipment simulates environmental
• SIEMENS, TURKEY conditions of an aircraft during a fight mission.
• DELPHI, POLAND
• MAGNETI MARELLI, ITALY
This model combines severe climatic conditions
• SELEX,, UK such as temperature, humidity, altitude and
• BAE, UK vibration
• PSB CORPORATION, SINGAPORE
 Custom designed chambers
CALORIMETERS
This equipment is mainly required for testing the efficiency and heating or
cooling capacity of air conditioners in order to find the right compromise
between power and size of the units.
units
The most important standards such as ASHRAE, ISO or EN can be met choosing
the suitable configuration of the chamber to test air conditioners, heat pumps,
split systems and the components for automotive and home appliance devices.
Automotive references: Home appliances references:
• RENAULT, FRANCE • BOSH, SPAIN
• BEHR, USA • SANYO ARGO CLIMA,, ITALY
• DENSO, ITALY • VESTEL, TURKEY
• BEHR, USA • DANFOSS, DENMARK

SUN SIMULATION CHAMBERS

The simulation of natural sunlight is achieved using several
different methods according to the area of the spectrum it is
required
i d to
t test,
t t in
i order
d tot check
h k the
th damage
d caused
d by
b the
th
differing frequencies of solar rays.The reference applications
are the accelerated aging of the equipment under the effects of
the radiation combined with other environmental phenomena
such as temperature, humidity, rain, corrosion and so on.The
reference standards in this field are the DIN 75220 and the MIL
STD 810 F
Some references:
• ASELSAN, TURKEY
• SEAT, SPAIN Sun simulation chambers combining g
• ERICSSON, SPAIN climatic (humidity and temperature)
• ENEA, ITALY and solar radiation test.
 High Vacuum Test chambers

Since the real beginning in 1932 ANGELANTONI INDUSTRIE have always been
facing new technical challenges.
In the field of environmental testing the highest
objective was achieved in 1988, with the design and
production of complex test chambers to artificially
create the operating conditions (temperature and
high vacuum) of equipment used on board of
spacecrafts and satellites, or of a whole satellite.

Angelantoni Industrie are proud to have become one

the first three worldwide leaders in this specific
field, which represents one of the most demanding
industrial environments.

This has been possible thanks to a skilled and “passionate” team of engineers and
manufacturing professionals,
professionals besides selected Italian and international partners.
partners

Main customers

The ISRO project

 Space Simulators – ISRO India

The ISRO project

The equipment installed at ISRO Centre of Bangalore is a special thermo-vacuum chamber of 7 m.

diameter and 11 m depth simulating space environmental conditions to test an entire spacecraft
or parts of it. This is the biggest space simulator designed and manufactured by Angelantoni since
1988.

Temperatures vary between -180°C and +150°C (using 15 independent shrouds) and vacuum
reaches the limit of 10–7 mbar thanks to special cryogenic pumps running at 10°K (-263°C).
The space simulator was completely designed
in Italy by Angelantoni technical staff; eight
engineers, already skilled and experienced in
this kind of big thermo-vacuum plants, worked
at this project supported by Indian engineers
that locally collaborated developing a part of
the S/W and during the installation phases.
phases
Italian staff included Mechanical Engineers,
Electrical Engineers, S/W Development
Engineers and Project Managers.

Info about the inauguration in Bangalore

February 11th, 2007
 Space Simulators – ISRO India

On February 11th the Italian Prime Minister Mr

Romano Prodi headed the ceremony of
inauguration of the big space simulator for
t t on satellites
tests t llit designed
d i d andd manufactured
f t d
in two years by Angelantoni for ISRO, Indian
Space Research Organization, at their ISITE in
Bangalore.
Particular satisfaction has been expressed by
the Director of the ISRO Department
responsible of the activities of the space
simulator, Dr N.K. Misra. In his speech to the
delegation, Dr Misra underlined not only the
high level of technical abilities of the
Angelantoni staff and of the other partners
who have contributed to the realization of the
project, but also the positive and precious
collaboration established from a human point
p
of view with the Indian staff during the two
years of job.
The first tests on the ISRO satellite have
already been carried out in September 2006
with completely satisfactory results,
confirming this project as a first brilliant
example of collaboration between the Italian
and Indian enterprises operating in the space
field.
Space Simulators -Main customers

CNR
 Special Applications

IABG - Munich

Walk-in chamber for tests on satellite

antennas and panels

Chamber dimension ((external):

) 7,5
, x4,5
, x 4,5
, m
Test volume dim.:5,5 x3,5 x 3,5 m
Air temp. range:
-185°C to +210°C direct operation mode
-170°C to +210°C indirect operation
p mode
 Special Applications

PÔLE CORROSION RENAULT

Aubevoye Technical Centre (France)

n.11 walk-in climatic chambers (109 m3)

n.1 walk-in climatic chamber with infrared radiation
system (190 m3)
n.2 walk-in corrosion test chambers (207 m3)
n.1 walk-in thermostatic chamber (171 m3)

Tests:
thermal cycles
humidity and freezing
infrared radiation
cyclic corrosion

Testing objective:
to accelerate corrosion processes on complete
vehicles turned-on
 Special Applications

ENEA (Government-funded Agency specialized in

Alternative Energies) Portici Research Centre (Naples)
Italy

Walk-in climatic chamber for climatic tests on photovoltaic

modules (2m x 2m) according to IEC 61215 and IEC 61646
norms.

Main technical features

Useful capacity: 33.75 m³
Internal dims: 3000 x 4500 x 2500 (WxDxH) mm
Remote cooling unit external dims : 1200 x 2000 x 2100 H mm
Temperature range: -40/+110°C
Temperature variation rate:
heating up: no more than 100°C/h (90°C/h approx)
cooling down: no more than 100
100°C/
C/ h (90
(90°C/h
C/h approx)
Relative Humidity range: from 30% to 95% in the +10/+80°C field

Testing objectives:
to evaluate the quality of photovoltaic modules
to determine their reliability and life time

Tests:
thermal cycles
humidity and freezing
damp heat
 Special Applications

GOVERNATIVE RAILWAYS COMPANY – ITALY

Walk-in chamber for testing the thermal transmittance

of train wagons and freezer trucks insulating panels; it
is used also to carry out functional tests on wagons
and trucks air conditioning systems .

External chamber dims (WxDxH) :

mm. 5600(+1200 for air treatment system) x 34800 x 5300

Capacity: 1050 cu
cu.mt.
mt approx

Temperature range: +5/+70°C

RH range: from 40% to 95% in the T range +20/+50°C

 Special Applications

Environmental Stress Screening

This type of screening is typically performed to ensure product

compliance
li with
ith "T
"Total
t lQQuality"
lit " di
dictates
t t andd tto ffulfil
lfil ttwo major
j
requirements:
Improve product reliability;
Reduce warranty costs.
ESS consists in the application
pp of such stimuli as supply
pp y and thermal
cycles alternated or combined with vibration tests aimed at
highlighting those defects that cannot normally be detected by
standard inspection or functional tests: contamination, cold or dry
soldering, intermittent contacts, bad diffusion, weak connections,
ASELSAN – Turkey
y insufficient insulation.
insulation
Explosion-proof chamber for combined vacuum, The application of ESS techniques is mainly aimed at the
vibration, T & RH tests in the aeronautic field
“precipitation” of latent manufacturing defects and "infantile
mortality" through fast thermal cycles (up to 30° C/min. in our ESS
chambers with mechanical thermoregulation system, and up to 60°
C/ i when
C/min. h usingi LN2).
LN2)

TUBITAK – Turkey

ESS and vertical/horizontal vibration test chamber (two vibration

systems) for big dimension specimen for military applications