The Sigma Systems Environmental Chamber M42 delivers precise temperature control for materials testing, component evaluation, and product development. This compact chamber maintains stable, repeatable conditions across a wide thermal range, supporting research and quality control workflows where environmental consistency is critical. High-velocity internal airflow enables rapid temperature transitions and minimal spatial gradients, ensuring test integrity across the chamber volume.
Technical Specifications
Thermal Performance
• Temperature range: −70°C to +170°C
• Cooling method: Liquid Nitrogen (LN2)
• Heating rate: up to 35°C/min
• Cooling rate: up to 100°C/min
Chamber Dimensions & Volume
• Interior: 10.6″ H × 19.5″ W × 12.0″ D
• Internal volume: approximately 2.46 cubic feet
• Optimized footprint for bench-top and laboratory deployment
Environmental Control
• High-velocity airflow for fast cycling and low thermal gradients
• Humidity control capability (range for M42)
Electrical
• Supply voltage: 120 V
Interface & Communication
• Microprocessor-based control architecture
• EIA-232 and IEEE-488 GPIB communication support
• Cable access ports and internal apertures for instrumentation integration
– Key Features
• Rapid temperature cycling—transition rates to 100°C/min minimize test duration
• Uniform thermal field—high internal airflow reduces spatial temperature gradients
• Compact profile— footprint for the given interior volume
• Digital control and remote communication via standard laboratory interfaces
– Typical Applications
Material durability assessment, component qualification testing, thermal shock evaluation, environmental stress screening, and accelerated life testing across automotive, electronics, aerospace, and industrial product development.
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with Sigma Systems microprocessor controllers including the CC-3, C4, and CC-3.5. Standard communication interfaces enable integration with automated test systems and data acquisition platforms.
