Cyclic Corrosion Test Chambers - Optional Accessories

Optional accessory

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Description

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External service utilities

Additional salt solution reservoir

ACC02/100

100 Ltrs/26gallon capacity; transparent front with graduated scale for viewing contents. A hinging lid for filling & cleaning, mounted on castors.

Additional salt solution reservoir

ACC02/200

200 Ltrs/52gallon capacity; transparent front with graduated scale for viewing contents. A hinging lid for filling & cleaning, mounted on castors.

Air agitation of salt solution reservoir

ACC96

Designed to assist dissolving salt within an Ascott salt solution reservoir to create a thoroughly mixed salt solution. Uses adjustable regulated compressed air supply and a bubbling device that rests in the bottom of the reservoir. Note: requires connection to own compressed air supply.

Waste water trough & pump

ACC20

Where a floor level drain connection is unavailable this option provides a holding tank into which the chamber drain outlet is terminated. When full, waste water is automatically pumped to a remote drain/effluent tank, up to 10m/32ft horizontally & 3m/10ft vertically from the chamber.

Regenerable cylinder water deionizer system

ACC06/type 2

Provides water of suitable purity for topping up a salt spray chamber air saturator, and for making up salt solution. Requires a continuous mains water supply (max 6 bar/90psi). Supplied with conductivity indicator. Must be regenerated or replaced when exhausted.

Air compressor

ACC04/CCT *

Provides continuous supply of oil free compressed air to enable chamber to function without local compressed air supply. Can be used to back-up a main compressed air supply if fitted with a pressure switch (separate option reference ACC21/CCT).
* Only suitable for 50 Hz supplies, contact us for details regarding 60 Hz supplies.

Air compressor pressure switch

ACC21/CCT

Pressure switch and components to enable air compressor (separate option ref; ACC04/CCT) to operate as a back-up to a local main compressed air supply.

For accessory ACC04/CCT

Air chiller/dehumidifier

ACC90

Provides a free standing ambient air chiller/dehumidifier for use with option ACC80. The unit chills and dehumidifies ambient air, and delivers it to the chamber air inlet via an insulated flexible hose. This reduces the minimum operating temperature and humidity range that can be achieved inside the chamber, which would otherwise be the same as the temperature of the room in which the chamber is situated.

Exhaust salt scrubber

ACC92 †

Removes highly corrosive salt fog from the chamber exhaust where it is not convenient or possible to vent to the outside of the building. Removes salt through condensation and by spraying with mains water. Mains water consumption is typically 30 - 60 Ltrs (8 - 16 US gal) per hour.

† Specify as: ACC92/450, ACC92/1000 & ACC92/2000 for 450, 1000 and 2000 Ltrs models respectively.

Data measurement & recording

1 pen chart recorder paper type

ACC08/1

1 pen, 100mm/4” wide, paper strip chart recorder, coupled to a temperature sensor, for continuously recording the chamber air temperature (°C).

2 pen chart recorder paper type

ACC08/2

2 pen, 100mm/4” wide, paper strip chart recorder, coupled to temperature and humidity sensors, for continuously recording the air temperature (°C) and relative humidity (%RH).

2 pen chart recorder paperless type

ACC40/2

2 pen paperless chart recorder, coupled to temperature and humidity sensors, for continuously recording the chamber air temperature (°C) and relative humidity (%RH). Records values electronically on ‘virtual’ chart. Data can be stored on integral floppy disk drive and/or downloaded to a network computer running appropriate software (see option ACC41) via ethernet connector.

Software for paperless chart recorder ACC40

ACC41

Software for paperless chart recorder (separate option ACC40). When loaded on a network computer enables monitoring and graphical storage of actual temperature and humidity profiles.

For accessory ACC40

Hand held pH meter

ACC11

Digital pH meter, for measuring the pH of salt solution fallout over range 0-14 pH with a resolution of 0.01 pH. Supplied complete with buffers.

Hand held temperature & humidity probe

ACC28

Precision hand-held thermo-hygrometer for independent checking the chamber temperature and humidity. Special salt resistant measuring probe with 5m/196" cable. Range: -40 to +85°C and 0 to 100%RH. Requires any size entry port (see option ACC10) to access the chamber interior.

Re-transmission of temperature & humidity

ACC36

Re-transmission of chamber temp & humidity as 2 x 0-10VDC signals via externally mounted socket. For remote data logging.

Temperature data logger

ACC50

A battery powered mini data logger and temperature sensor. Continuously records the chamber air temperature (°C). Logs can be downloaded to a computer running appropriate software (provided).

Temperature & humidity data logger

ACC52

As ACC50, but also records humidity (%RH) levels using a combined temperature and humidity sensor. Requires any size entry port (see option ACC10) to access the chamber interior.

Remote communications

Computer communications

ACC13/L/1

This software enables the set and actual values for the chamber temperature, chamber relative humidity and air saturator temperature to be logged continuously. The variables are logged at user adjustable intervals and can be displayed graphically. Data can be exported as a CSV file that can be opened in a spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel. This software is supplied on CD, recommended operating systems are Windows 98, NT, 2000 and XP with RS232 communications. The software is only suitable for logging from one CCT chamber at a time. This software is as ACC13/L/1 above but is suitable for logging from up to two CCT chambers at a time, providing the PC has two RS232 ports.

Computer communications

ACC13/L/2

This software is as ACC13/L/1 above but is suitable for logging from up to two CCT chambers at a time, providing the PC has two RS232 ports.

Salt solution reservoir low level alarm

ACC70

Operates if the salt solution level falls below requirement for approximately 18 hours testing at 1-2ml/hour fall-out rates. Sounds audible alarm and displays warning message. If reservoir not refilled within 18 hours chamber program will automatically pause/stop.

Remote program pause input

ACC72

Enables user to pause a running program, via a momentary remote electrical contact closure. The program pauses for the first remote contact closure, and runs again on receiving the next remote contact closure, and so on.

Remote pause/unpause

ACC73

Enables connection of remote equipment to pause and unpause a chamber program. A chamber-mounted 3-pin socket is provided to enable the user to wire to their own voltage free change over contact (3A rated at 30VDC/250VAC).

Remote alarm output

ACC74

Enables connection of remote equipment for detecting an alarm condition. The output is provided via a voltage signal free change over contact (3A rated at 30VDC/250VAC) which changes state when a chamber alarm condition arises.

Remote program running output

ACC76

Enables connection of remote equipment for detecting a program in a running condition. The output is provided via a voltage signal free change over contact (3A rated at 30VDC/250VAC) which changes state when any chamber program is running, i.e. not stopped or paused.

User programmable digital output

ACC78

Enables remote electrical equipment to be switched on/off at user programmable times, during a running test program. The output is provided via a voltage free change over contact (3A rated at 30VDC/250VAC).

Output signal to a remote air cooling/dehumidification unit

ACC80

Enables a remote air cooling/dehumidification unit (such as ACC90 above) to be switched on/off automatically during a test program. The output is only active during the controlled humidity mode of operation.

Additional & alternative chamber fittings

Entry ports

ACC10†

Sealable chamber entry port through the chamber’s left hand wall (other locations available on request) to enable the connection of external monitoring/driving equipment.

† Specify as:

ACC10/35 35mm/1.37" diameter

ACC10/70 70mm/2.75" diameter

ACC10/110 110mm/4.33" diameter

Slotted type sample racks

ACC16†

Removable slotted type sample rack for testing panels/coupons. Each slot is 3mm/1/8” wide and angled at 15 degrees from vertical. Such racks are supplied as standard with each new chamber, unless otherwise specified. Wider slots and/or different angles are available on request.

† Specify as:

ACC16/450 (28 slots), & ACC16/1000/2000 (46 slots) for 450 & 1000/2000 Ltrs models respectively.

Rod type sample racks

ACC17†

Removable rod type sample rack for suspending small test samples hung beneath, or for supporting larger test samples placed on top of these racks. † Specify as: ACC17/450, & ACC17/1000/2000 for 450 & 1000/2000 Ltrs models respectively.

Spiked type sample racks

ACC18†

Removable spiked type sample rack for suspending test samples from the 10mm/0.4" diameter x 55mm/2" long spikes, equally spaced, and protruding from opposite sides. † Specify as: ACC18/450 (12 spikes), & ACC18/1000/2000 (18 spikes) for 450 & 1000/2000 Ltrs models respectively.

Racks for radiators

ACC84

Support racking for different sizes of vehicle radiator. Attachment points allow radiator to be positioned at various angles. Several radiators may be accommodated if the inclination angle is shallow. 2000 Ltrs chambers can hold two racks.

Racks for brake disks

ACC88

Specifically designed to support vehicle brake disks at an angle of 15 degrees from vertical. Each rack supports two disks. The rack locates over two adjacent sample racks as supplied with each new Ascott chamber.

Reinforced false floor

ACC19†

Removable reinforced false floor, providing a horizontal platform over the chamber base for supporting large/heavy test samples. † Specify as : ACC19/450, ACC19/1000 & ACC19/2000 for 450, 1000 & 2000 Ltrs models respectively.

Interior illumination

ACC26

Illuminates the chamber interior when a control panel push-button is pressed.

Window insulated cover

ACC82

Comprises of an insulated cover, which is specially shaped to match the window aperture. This will reduce the amount of condensation that can form on the inside of the window during testing and will also improve thermal efficiency.
† Specify as : ACC82/120, ACC82/450, ACC82/1000 & ACC82/2000 for 120, 450, 1000 & 2000 Ltrs models respectively.

Manual filling air saturator

ACC66

Enables air saturator to be manually filled and periodically topped up with water by hand as an alternative to the automatic fill and top up provided as standard. Adds 75mm/3” to external chamber width.

Canopy color change

ACC60

As standard, and unless otherwise specified, chambers will be fitted with a turquoise colored canopy. By specifying this 'no cost' option, the canopy color can be changed to: (specify color required) Blue (RAL 5005), Grey (RAL 7035), Mauve (RAL 4005), Red (RAL 3003), Orange (RAL 1028), Aqua (RAL 6027)

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Service & spares kits

1 year consumables spares kit

ACC12/C

A kit of consumables sufficient for up to 1 year. Note: 1 consumables spares kit is supplied as standard with every new chamber. Details of kit contents available on request.

1 year air compressor service & spares kit for ACC04/CCT

ACC12/AIR/CCT

A kit of spare parts for servicing and maintaining the chamber air compressor for up to 1 year. Details of kit contents available on request.

For accessory ACC04/CCT

1 year service & spares kit for ACC08/1

ACC12/REC/1

A kit of spare parts for servicing and maintaining the 1 pen paper chart recorder optional accessory for up to 1 year. Details of kit contents available on request.

For accessory ACC08/1

1 year service & spares kit for ACC08/2

ACC12/REC/2

A kit of spare parts for servicing and maintaining the 2 pen paper chart recorder optional accessory for up to 1 year. Details of kit contents available on request.

For accessory ACC08/2

3 year chamber service & spares kit

ACC12/CCT/3

An initial kit of spare parts for servicing and maintaining a chamber for up to 3 years from its first use. Details of kit contents available on request.

6 year chamber service & spares kit

ACC12/CCT/6

A comprehensive kit for servicing and maintaining a chamber for up to 6 years from its first use, or its last service. Details of kit contents available on request.