The Sun Systems EC01 is a compact environmental chamber delivering precise temperature control across an extended range from -100°C to +300°C, expandable to -184°C with liquid nitrogen cooling or -73°C with liquid CO₂ cooling. The 0.7 cubic feet working volume supports rapid thermal transients at 30°C/min with 60 CFM air circulation, suitable for component qualification, material testing, and thermal stress screening in laboratory and production environments.
Technical Specifications
• Working Volume: 0.7 cubic feet
• Temperature Range: -100°C to +300°C (standard); -184°C to +314°C (LN₂ option); -73°C to +314°C (LCO₂ option)
• Heat/Cool Rate: 30°C/min
• Heating Power: 1200 W or 1800 W
• Air Flow: 60 CFM
• Cooling: Liquid Carbon Dioxide (LCO₂) or Liquid Nitrogen (LN₂) optional
• Expendable Coolant Usage: 2.2 lbs/hr (LN₂ @ -55°C); 2.5 lbs/hr (LCO₂ @ -73°C)
• Power Input: 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase
• Power Consumption: 1800 W
• Workspace: 12″ W × 9.75″ H × 10.25″ D
• Overall Dimensions: 21″ W × 16″ H × 24″ D
• Weight: 49 lbs
• Standard Window: 4″ × 6″
– Key Features
• Dual control architecture: standalone keyboard operation or PC integration via IEEE-488 (GPIB) and RS232
• TC01 Temperature Controller provides 10 programmable time/temperature segments with automatic cycling
• Remote operation supports unlimited segment combinations with full command control of timing, temperature, safety limits, and auxiliary outputs
• User-adjustable PID coefficients via RS232 or IEEE-488
• Hardware watchdog timer, probe fault detection, and IEEE-488 bus timeout protection
• Setable upper temperature limit with user-adjustable failsafe (bi-metal or electronic)
• Bi-directional RS232 to IEEE-488 transparent communication
– Typical Applications
Temperature cycling and stress testing of semiconductors, passive components, printed circuit boards, and electromechanical devices; thermal qualification per MIL-STD-750, IEC, and AEC specifications.
– Compatibility & Integration
Software compatible with Sun Systems TC01 Retrofit Temperature Controller. Supports BASIC and custom programs via RS232 control.
