Kesternich Optional Accessories
- Additional Chamber Fittings
- Automation Accessories
- Data Measurement & Recording
- External Service Utilities
- Optional Testing Facilities
- Service & Spares
Optional Accessory | Ref. | Description | Factory Fit Only | |
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Air Compressor (large) | ACC04/2 | A large free standing compressor, to provide a continuous supply of clean, dry and oil free compressed air, to enable the chamber to function without requiring connection to a local compressed air supply. Electrical supply: 220-240VAC single phase, 50Hz | ||
Guardian Angel System - Standard LED Version | ACC05/1 | Modular traffic light alarm system fitted to the top of chambers, to provide visual notification of chamber status. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations) | ||
Guardian Angel System - LED Version, with USB Connectivity | ACC05/2 | Modular traffic light alarm system fitted to the top of chambers, to provide visual notification of chamber status, with USB connectivity for remote monitoring. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations) | ||
Guardian Angel System - LED Version, with Ethernet Connectivity | ACC05/3 | Modular traffic light alarm system fitted to the top of chambers, to provide visual notification of chamber status, with Ethernet connectivity for remote monitoring. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations) | ||
Guardian Angel System - USB add on only | ACC05/4 | Retrofit add on for Guardian Angel, allows addition of USB connectivity for remote monitoring. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations) | ||
Guardian Angel System - Ethernet add on only | ACC05/5 | Retrofit add on for Guardian Angel, allows addition of Ethernet connectivity for remote monitoring. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations) | ||
Water Deioniser System (Small) | ACC06/1 | To provide water of suitable purity for topping up a salt spray/cyclic corrosion chamber air saturator, and for making up salt solution to be sprayed. Requires connection to a continuous mains water supply of maximum pressure 5.0 bar. This system comprises of a regenerable cylinder deioniser and an electronic conductivity indicator. Must be regenerated or replaced when exhausted. | ||
Water Deioniser System (Medium) | ACC06/2 | To provide water of suitable purity for topping up a salt spray/cyclic corrosion chamber air saturator, and for making up salt solution to be sprayed. Requires connection to a continuous mains water supply of maximum pressure 5.0 bar. This system comprises of a regenerable cylinder deioniser and an electronic conductivity indicator. Must be regenerated or replaced when exhausted. | ||
Water Deioniser System (Large) | ACC06/3 | To provide water of suitable purity for topping up a salt spray/cyclic corrosion chamber air saturator, and for making up salt solution to be sprayed. Requires connection to a continuous mains water supply of maximum pressure 5.0 bar. This system comprises of a regenerable cylinder deioniser and an electronic conductivity indicator. Must be regenerated or replaced when exhausted. | ||
12 Month Consumables Kit for Cyclic Chambers | ACC57/2 | A kit of consumables sufficient for operating an Ascott Atmosfär, Kesternich, Cyclic or Salt Spray Premium chamber for up to 1 year. Includes Salt Filters for Atomiser, Silicone tubing, Humidity Prove Filter Cap with O Ring & Air Filter Note: A consumables spares kit is supplied as standard with every new chamber. | ||
Data Logging Software | ACC121 | This software allows logging of chamber variables and editing of chamber programs. It is uses a graphics based display which mimics and improves on the chamber interface. It can be loaded on Workstations or Laptops with Operating systems of Windows 10, Windows 8 Professional, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 2000 (SP4+), Windows XP Professional (SP3+). It also requires the following minimum hardware requirements – 1 GHz Processor minimum Processor, 256 MB RAM, video 1280 x 1024 (high colour 16 bit) and it is advised 2GB Hard Disk Space for data. The software communicates via an Ethernet network adaptor from chamber to PC / Laptop. The Workstation / Laptop also require a USB port to load the software and to accommodate the Dongle that is needed to run this software. Network must also be suitable as it will only work across a network on Class C subnet masks/ IP addresses – please liaise with your IT departments to confirm this or contact Ascott for further information. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations). | ||
Mesh Racking | ACC15 | Mesh type racking with an aperture of 30mm for testing small component parts. Locates on either the upper or lower level supports provided as standard inside the chamber, and removable if required. This product is available in a variety of sizes to suit different capacity chambers. | ||
Slotted 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, unless otherwise specified. Wider slots and/or different angles are available on request. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size. | ||
General Motors Test Plate Kit | ACC16/6 | A kit of 10 specially designed Polycarbonate test plate holders and nylon fixings, as pictured, for mounting General Motors test plates in accordance with the requirements of GMW14872 – in an existing Ascott slotted sample rack, ref ACC16. | ||
Rod 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. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size. | ||
Spiked 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. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size. | ||
Reinforced False Floor | ACC19 | Removable reinforced false floor, providing a horizontal platform over the chamber base for supporting large/heavy test samples. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size. | ||
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. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations). | ||
Temperature data logger | ACC50 | A battery powered, chamber mounted data logger and temperature sensor. Continuously records the chamber air temperature (°C). Logs can be downloaded to a computer running appropriate software (provided). | ||
CR4 Grade Steel Corrosion Test Panels for ISO 9227 & VDA 233-102 | ACC131 | Ascott CR4 Test Panels are used to check the reproducibility and repeatability of the test results for Salt Spray or Cyclic Corrosion Test Chambers being being used to run ISO 9227 or VDA 233-102 Click here to purchase CR4 Test Panels from Ascott online. | ||
Kesternich Portable So2 Detector. | ACC127 | So2 Portable Detector (0-20ppm) Non-rechargeable Ideal for protection of personnel working with the chamber to detect any potential leaks in the chamber or on connecting exhaust systems. Compact and lightweight – Ultra small size and low weight makes the Detector comfortable to wear during a full shift in a pocket or on a belt or alternatively it can be kept with the chamber as a permanent safety feature. Striking and powerful alarms – Intense flashing red/blue combined visual alarm LEDs with 95dBA sounder and interval vibrating alarm provide the wearer with effective warning of potential gas hazards. Two instantaneous levels of alarm are available. Rugged casing – Robust polycarbonate case with full elastomeric over moulding for impact resistance and durability even in the harshest industrial environments Easy and safe to use – Simple single button operation and large, clear, easy to read display indicating the gas concentration and operational status Advance warning of calibration due – The detector provides a start up warning of expiry of valid calibration starting 30 days in advance. Non-rechargeable Battery – Each detector is supplied with a non-rechargeable Lithium battery giving upto 2 years operation. IP65 and IP67 ingress protection
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Kesternich Portable So2 Detector. | ACC132 | So2 Portable Detector (0-20ppm) Rechargeable – Ideal for protection of personnel working with the chamber to detect any potential leaks in the chamber or on connecting exhaust systems. Compact and lightweight – Ultra small size and low weight makes the Detector comfortable to wear during a full shift in a pocket or on a belt or alternatively it can be kept with the chamber as a permanent safety feature. Striking and powerful alarms – Intense flashing red/blue combined visual alarm LEDs with 95dBA sounder and interval vibrating alarm provide the wearer with effective warning of potential gas hazards. Two instantaneous levels of alarm are available. Rugged casing – Robust polycarbonate case with full elastomeric over moulding for impact resistance and durability even in the harshest industrial environments Easy and safe to use -Simple single button operation and large, clear, easy to read display indicating the gas concentration and operational status Advance warning of calibration due – The detector provides a start up warning of expiry of valid calibration starting 30 days in advance. Rechargeable battery with a 3000 Alarm Minute capacity. IP65 and IP67 ingress protection
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Kesternich Chamber Wall Mounted So2 Detector | ACC128 | Kesternich Chamber Wall Mounted So2 Detector – Mains supply When working with So2 then safety is obviously paramount for all users of such equipment. We can offer a wall mounted detector that is powered by mains. The unit is to be fitted on or near to the chamber to help detect leaks proactively with the chamber or gas bottles. Please check before purchase to ensure supply with your country is compatible. | ||
Two Button Canopy Control | ACC07 | Two button canopy operation ensures that the user must stand to the side of the chamber and use both hands in order to operate the pneumatically actuated canopy | ||
Test Plate to hold small items/fasteners | ACC43 | A polycarbonate test plate holder pre-drilled with 7 holes (3 x 6mm, 2 x 5mm, 2 x 4mm) which are fitted with the nuts and bolts:
When loaded with samples the plate slots into the standard slotted sample racks (Ref ACC16) The plate can be used in different ways, if the nuts and bolts are removed the holes can be used to suspend samples directly (as long as the samples do not fall through the hole), or small samples with a through hole (nuts, washers etc.) can be suspended on the bolts. | ||
Sikkens® Scratch Tool | ACC49 | This scratching tool is specially designed to perform scribes on coated steel panels or test substrates prior to salt spray testing for example as described in ISO 9227 & ISO 12944-6 As standard, the scratch tool is supplied with 3 tungsten carbide cutting blades;
The blade is positioned by an adjustable guide block to assist cutting a straight line. The guide block can be easily adjusted using the Allen keys provided. The tool features a soft grip ergonomically designed handle for ease of use and is supplied in a carry case. |