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ETS 5502 Operating Manual

Mini environmental chambers for instron single column 3300, 5500, and 5900
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Mini Environmental Chambers for Instron
Single Column 3300, 5500, and 5900
ETS Model 5502 Operating Manual
www.electrotechsytems.com
833-ENV-GURU (833) 368-4878
D00804 Revision B - 20190722

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  • Page 1 Mini Environmental Chambers for Instron Single Column 3300, 5500, and 5900 ETS Model 5502 Operating Manual www.electrotechsytems.com 833-ENV-GURU (833) 368-4878 D00804 Revision B - 20190722...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Information Description of contents III. Setup Guide IV. Quick Start Guide Operation Guide VI. Maintenance/Calibration VII. Warranty VIII. Liquid Nitrogen Safety Addendum IX. Liquid Nitrogen Cooling System Set-Up Addendum D00804 Revision B – 20190722 - Page 2 www.electrotechsytems.com 833-ENV-GURU (833) 368-4878...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The equipment described in this Manual is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits. Any misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the equipment from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for installation, use and maintenance. Read the following safety instructions before operating the instrument.
  • Page 4 IF YOUR UNIT INCLUDES OPTIONAL LIQUID NITROGEN COOLING CAPABILITES, REVIEW ALL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THE LIQUID NITROGEN SAFETY ADDENDUM. DO NOT USE IN ANY MANNER NOT SPECIFIED OR APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER: Unapproved use may result in damage to the equipment or present an electrical shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 5: Description Of Contents

    Base provides support for the control unit and adjustability to align the Control Unit Base control unit with the chamber which will mounted to the Instron unit. The Model 5502 includes one chamber as standard. However, chambers are Chamber frequently customized to the application and quantity and size may vary.

  • Page 6: Setup Guide

    III. Setup Guide Part 1: Mount the Environmental Chamber onto the Instron unit Tools Needed: □ Adjustable wrench □ 4mm Allen wrench □ Phillips screwdriver Step 1 – Attach Chamber Standoffs Insert and tighten the four 2” inch tall standoff assemblies into the 4 threaded holes in the Instron platform as shown.
  • Page 7 Step 2 – Set the chamber in place With 2 people, carefully place the chamber centered from left to right) onto the standoffs and slide the chamber back into place until the hex standoffs and center Instron post align with the holes of the bottom metal support plate.
  • Page 8 Next, slide the entire bracket upward until the long slots on the bracket align with the holes in the chamber. Loosely attach the bracket to the ETS chamber using the 10-24x3/4” pan head screws, #10 split washer, and #10 washer. Do not tighten pan head screws.
  • Page 9 Part 2: Place the Control Unit on the Base and attach to the Chamber Tools Needed: □ 3/16” Allen wrench □ Adjustable wrench □ Ruler or tape measure □ Phillips screwdriver Step 1 – Place the base in position Set the control unit base on the work surface to the left of the Instron unit with the front of the base [the long vent slots in the top of the base should be to the front].
  • Page 10 Step 3 – Place the control unit on the base The control unit should be positioned on the front half of the base with the front of the control unit approximately aligned with front of the base. Set the control unit on the left 3/4 of the base.
  • Page 11 Step 5 – Close the latches To complete the attachment of the control unit to the chamber and provide a tight seal, turn each of the latches clockwise from inside the chamber. If any significant resistance is encountered, do not force the latch. Any significant resistance may indicate misalignment of the latch mechanism with the slot;...
  • Page 12 Step 7 – Plug in the control unit sensor The temperature/humidity sensor separate from the chamber. Loosen the nut on the fitting (by hand or with an adjustable wrench) and push the sensor into the chamber. Retighten the nut. D00804 Revision B – 20190722 - Page 12 www.electrotechsytems.com 833-ENV-GURU (833) 368-4878...
  • Page 13 Step 2 – Connect the Air Supply The Model 5502 utilizes a self-regenerating dehumidification system that is powered by air pressure. The system requires approximately 50 psi of air pressure which can be provided by a self-contained portable compressor or house air.
  • Page 14 Step 3 – Connect Main Power Connect the power line cord to the rear power 115VAC Input plug on the back of the control unit. IMPORTANT NOTES: Since the unit utilizes a water supply, avoid connecting power if there is a water spill or your hands are wet.

  • Page 15: Quick Start Guide

    IV. Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Step 1 – Turn on Power Turn on Power (I = on). Do NOT turn on LN2 power. Step 2 – Set Temperature Set your set point by pressing and holding the * key and using increase/decrease buttons to adjust to your desired temperature.
  • Page 16 Step 5 – Optional LN2 System IMPORTANT! If the LN2 cooling system is going to be REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS used, it is IMPORTANT to turn off all of AND INSTRUCTIONS the other temperature and humidity systems (reverse Steps 2 and 4 – Turn o Liquid Nitrogen Safety Addendum OFF the fan and turn OFF all 4 operating o Liquid Nitrogen Cooling System Set-Up...

  • Page 17: Operation Guide

    IV. Operation Guide Control Panel Button Description Functionality POWER This switch disconnects all power going to the Chamber Systems. “I” is “ON”, “O” is “OFF”. LN2 (optional) Turns on power to the liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling system (if installed). No longer used TEMP - INCR Allows the user to manually disable the Temperature Heating System.
  • Page 18 Be sure to drain the water out of the humidification system prior to returning. Do NOT return the chamber or the control unit support base. To return equipment to ETS for calibration or repair it is first necessary to obtain a RMA number, please call 215-887-2196 or email service@ets2.com...
  • Page 19 The ultrasonic transducer is not user replaceable. Please contact ETS for assistance with repair/replacement. To maximize the life of the transducer, utilize an appropriate water supply (deionized water or distilled water) and perform regular preventative maintenance after every 300 hours of operational use.
  • Page 20 Step 3 – Remove side panel Remove the side access panel on the control unit by loosening the 6 large thumbscrews and set the cover aside. Be careful to hold the cover with one hand while loosening the last two screws with your other hand, to avoid losing control of the cover and having it fall off in an uncontrolled manner.
  • Page 21 Step 5 – Clean the transducer Clean the surface of the two transducers (located at the bottom center of the basin using the cleaning brush provided by ETS. If not available or lost, utilize a soft clean cloth or small soft brush (e.g. toothbrush) to clean the surface of the transducer.
  • Page 22 Step 6 – Flush the basin Once the basin has drained, flush out the basin twice with an 8-ounce cup of deionized or distilled water each time. Do not exceed 8 ounces of water at a time. Step 7 – Return the System to operation Return the system to operation by: •...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    VII. Warranty Limited Warranties. Seller warrants that all goods manufactured and delivered hereunder shall (a) conform to any samples, drawings, specifications or other written documents provided to Seller by Buyer, or approved by Buyer to Seller and (b) be free from all defects in workmanship and material. Buyer’s sole remedy against Seller for breach of either of the specifically mentioned warranty shall be the repair or replacement, at Seller’s sole option, of the defective workmanship or material.

  • Page 24: Liquid Nitrogen Safety Addendum

    IX. Liquid Nitrogen Safety Addendum Reference: http://engineering.dartmouth.edu/microengineering/ln2.html Properties of Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) 1. It is extremely cold: 77.3K = -196C = -320F at atmospheric pressure. This can cause severe frost bite. 2. On vaporization, it expands by a factor of 700; one liter of liquid nitrogen becomes 24.6 cubic feet of nitrogen gas.

  • Page 25: Liquid Nitrogen Cooling System Set-Up Addendum

    Dewar to bleed the tank until a solid thick cloud of gas comes out. Once a cloud of gas is visible close the liquid nitrogen output valve on the Dewar. Attach the open end of the transfer hose to the ETS Control Valve input. Open the liquid nitrogen output valve on the Dewar.