Full List of Ascott Optional Accessories

All Ascott test chambers are supplied complete and ready to run. Optional accessories may not therefore be necessary, but some may be considered desirable. Our team are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us on +44 (0) 1827 318040 or email sales@ascott-analytical.com

Additional Chamber Fittings
Automation Accessories
Data Measurement & Recording
External Service Utilities
Optional Testing Facilities
Service & Spares

Optional Accessory	Ref.	Description
Kit for Renault D17 2028(ECC-1) compliance	ACC01	A comprehensive kit of all necessary accessories to equip an Ascott chamber for compliance with D17 2028 / ECC-1 which includes ACC42 Wall Wash system, ACC47 Rapid Transition Time Heater Blower system, ACC82 Insulated Window Cover, ACC102 Salt Solution Consumption Indicator, ACC108 Fallout Measuring Kit and an improved Salt Fog Fallout system. Approved by Renault as compliant. Not suitable for use with ACC46 So2 System.
Salt Solution Resevoir (80 Litres)	ACC59/1	An 80 Litre (21 US gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 460mm (w) x 620 mm (d) x 675mm (h)
Salt Solution Reservoir (115 Litres)	ACC59/5	A 115 Litre (30US gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 560mm (w) x 620 mm (d) x 675mm (h)
Salt Solution Resevoir (160 Litres)	ACC59/9	A 160 Litre (42.2 US Gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 840mm (w) x 500mm (d) x 790mm (h)
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 Output : 300 l/min displaced Free Air Delivery (FAD) @ 6 Bar : 179 l/min Max pressure: 8 Bar Air receiver: 59 litres Noise output: 74dB (A) measured at a distance of 1m
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.
35mm Entry Port	ACC10/1	Sealable chamber entry port of 35mm (1.27″) through the chamber’s left hand wall to enable the connection of external monitoring/driving equipment. Note: not suitable for use with option ACC46.
110mm Entry Port	ACC10/2	Sealable chamber entry port of 110mm (4.33″) through the chamber’s left hand wall to enable the connection of external monitoring/driving equipment. Note: not suitable for use with option ACC46 or 120Ltr chambers
Hand-held salinity refractometer	ACC100	A salinity refractometer optimized to give a direct reading of percentage sodium chloride in the range 0 to 28%, with automatic temperature compensation. A single drop of the salt solution to be measured is placed on the viewing window, using the pipette supplied, and its salinity read against a high contrast scale, graduated in % sodium chloride, to give an accurate reading.
Salt Solution Consumption Sensor	ACC102	Electronic liquid flow sensor mounted inside the chamber and sensor situated in-line between the salt solution reservoir and the salt spray atomizer. The sensor measures the flow of salt solution from the reservoir to the atomizer. The output from the is displayed digitally at the chamber display as instantaneous consumption in ml per min and total consumption in ml. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations).
Fallout Measuring Kit	ACC108	Comprises of 4 x 100ml measuring cylinders and 4 x 100mm funnels, for manually collecting and measuring salt spray fall-out inside a chamber, during salt spray testing.
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 for calibration.
Vertically Operating Canopy	ACC110	Special design of canopy to allow it to open to a vertical position to enable access from above (e.g. by hoist) for large and/or heavy test samples. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size.
SIM Card Connectivity	ACC114	Equips the chamber with a SIM card reader, integrated into the chamber control system but accessible to the chamber user. The chamber user then procures a SIM card from a local mobile phone service provider (of the same type as used in mobile phones) and inserts this into the SIM card reader themselves. The user can then program the chamber, via the front panel controller, to use the SIM card reader to send preset text messages to phone numbers of the users choice, should predetermined conditions arise in the chamber. For example, the user could program the chamber to send him/her a text message alerting them if a predetermined alarm condition has been triggered. In addition, a remote user can use their own mobile phone to send predetermined text messages to the chamber, to get it to carry out a range of limited functions, such as silencing an active alarm. Note: excludes SIM card which user must procure and fit locally. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations).
12 Month Consumables Kit for Cyclic Chambers	ACC57/2	A kit of consumables sufficient for operating an Ascott Atmosfar, 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: this consumables spares kit is supplied as standard with every new Cyclic, Atmosfar and Salt Spray Premium chamber.
36 Month Servive & Spares Kit	ACC12/2	An initial kit of spare parts for servicing and maintaining a chamber for up to 3 years from its first use.
72 Month Service & Spares Kit	ACC12/3	A comprehensive kit for servicing and maintaining a chamber for up to 6 years from its first use, or its last service.
Data Logging Software	ACC120	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 for testing small components. Locates on the high level shelf supports provided as standard inside the chamber, and removable if required. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size.
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.
Variable Sample Racks	ACC14	Slotted sample racks for testing coupons on which the slot width and slot angle can be varied.
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.
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 an existing remote drain/effluent tank, up to 10m/32ft horizontally & 3m/10ft vertically from the chamber. Note: not suitable for use with option ACC46.
Additional Atomisers	ACC25	Additional atomisers to allow compliance with VDA 233-102. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size.
Interior Lighting	ACC26	Illuminates the chamber interior when a control panel push-button is pressed. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size.
Hand Held Temperature & Humidity Probe	ACC28	Precision hand-held thermo-hygrometer for independently checking the chamber temperature and humidity. Includes a special salt resistant measuring probe mounted on an extension cable. Range: -40 to +85°C & 0 to 100%RH. Requires any size entry port (see option ACC10) to access the chamber interior.
Water Fog Humidity Generation	ACC32	Provides high humidity conditions (95 -100% RH) by spraying water as a fog. Includes an additional reservoir for water, fog atomizer(s) and associated pumping equipment. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size.
Liquid Immersion	ACC34	Under programmed control, heated immersion liquid (usually salt water heated to a user adjustable temperature up to +50°C/+122°F) is automatically pumped from the holding tank into the chamber, immersing the test samples. The liquid is automatically returned to the holding tank at the end of the immersion period. Note: all versions of ACC34 require the chamber to be pre-equipped with option: ACC32/INT/**** *Exact part number dependent on chamber size.
Liquid Immersion Interface	ACC34/INT	Pre-equips a CCT chamber with everything needed to connect it to an ACC34 liquid immersion facility (available separately). The fitting of this interface enables the liquid immersion facility to be procured at the same time as the chamber, or later if required. Note: not suitable for use with option ACC46 or ACC10/2 *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).
Wall wash	ACC42	A water spray system to automatically wash the internal walls of the chamber with water. Both wash time and duration are user programmable. Requires the chamber to be connected to a continuous pressurized water supply of suitable quality and temperature. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size.
SO2 Gas Dosing	ACC46	Designed to meet the requirements of ASTM G85 annex A4, this optional accessory comprises of a chamber mounted dispersion tube, through which SO2 gas is introduced, at a user adjustable rate and for a programmable duration. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size. Only available for Premium chambers (iP designations). Notes. The provision of the SO2 gas cylinder and connector are the users responsibility and are not included as part of this option. The ACC46 is not suitable for use with options: ACC10, ACC34/INTERFACE, ACC92.
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).
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.
80L Salt solution reservoir fitted with Air Agitation and low level alarm	ACC59/4	An 80 Litre (21 US gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 460mm (w) x 620 mm (d) x 675mm (h) Fitted with Low Level Alarm that operates if the salt solution level falls below requirement for approximately 18 hours testing low level alarm at 1-2ml/hour fall-out rates. Sounds audible alarm and displays warning message. If reservoir is not refilled within 18 hours the running chamber program will automatically pause/stop. Also fitted with Air Agitation to assist dissolving salt within a salt solution reservoir to create a thoroughly mixed salt solution. Regulated compressed air supplies a bubbling device that rests in the bottom of the reservoir. Note: requires connection to a compressed air supply.
Manual filling air saturator	ACC66	Enables the 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.
80L Salt solution reservoir fitted with low level alarm	ACC59/3	An 80 Litre (21 US gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 460mm (w) x 620 mm (d) x 675mm (h) Fitted with Low Level Alarm that operates if the salt solution level falls below requirement for approximately 18 hours testing low level alarm at 1-2ml/hour fall-out rates. Sounds audible alarm and displays warning message. If reservoir is not refilled within 18 hours the running chamber program will automatically pause/stop.
Salt Solution Reservoir (115 Litres) fitted with Air Agitation	ACC59/6	A 115 Litre (30US gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 560mm (w) x 620 mm (d) x 675mm (h) Fitted with Air Agitation to assist dissolving salt within a salt solution reservoir to create a thoroughly mixed salt solution. Regulated compressed air supplies a bubbling device that rests in the bottom of the reservoir. Note: requires connection to a compressed air supply.
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. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size.
Multi-solution salt spray	ACC86	Enables up to three different salt spray climates to be created which can be individually programmed to occur within any test program. Additional salt solution reservoirs, atomizers etc, are included. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size.
Salt Solution Reservoir (115 Litres) fitted with Low Level Alarm	ACC59/7	A 115 Litre (30US gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 560mm (w) x 620 mm (d) x 675mm (h) Fitted with Low Level Alarm that operates if the salt solution level falls below requirement for approximately 18 hours testing low level alarm at 1-2ml/hour fall-out rates. Sounds audible alarm and displays warning message. If reservoir is not refilled within 18 hours the running chamber program will automatically pause/stop.
Salt Solution Reservoir (115 Litres) fitted with Air Agitation & Low Level Alarm	ACC59/8	A 115 Litre (30US gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 560mm (w) x 620 mm (d) x 675mm (h) Also fitted with Air Agitation to assist dissolving salt within a salt solution reservoir to create a thoroughly mixed salt solution. Regulated compressed air supplies a bubbling device that rests in the bottom of the reservoir. Note: requires connection to a compressed air supply. Fitted with Low Level Alarm that operates if the salt solution level falls below requirement for approximately 18 hours testing low level alarm at 1-2ml/hour fall-out rates. Sounds audible alarm and displays warning message. If reservoir is not refilled within 18 hours the running chamber program will automatically pause/stop.
Exhaust salt scrubber (without circulation Pump)	ACC92/2	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 water. Note: not suitable for use with option ACC46.
Exhaust salt scrubber (with circulation Pump)	ACC92/4	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 water. Note: not suitable for use with option ACC46.
Compressed air coupling	ACC94	A control panel mounted, quick release coupling to facilitate the connection of a third-party air pressure gauge (not supplied) for checking/calibrating the chamber’s own air pressure gauge.
80 Litre (21 US gal) capacity salt solution reservoir fitted with Air agitation	ACC59/2	An 80 Litre (21 US gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 460mm (w) x 620 mm (d) x 675mm (h) Fitted with Air Agitation to assist dissolving salt within a salt solution reservoir to create a thoroughly mixed salt solution. Regulated compressed air supplies a bubbling device that rests in the bottom of the reservoir. Note: requires connection to a compressed air supply.
Atomiser Airflow Optimiser	ACC106	An anemometer for measuring airflow and a mounting for this which positions it at a fixed distance from the end of the salt spray atomiser. This allows the airflow to be measured and if necessary adjusted. Consistent airflow at the atomiser can be a significant factor in obtaining good salt spray fall-out homogeneity, which is particularly important for some salt spray tests such as Renault ECC-1.
Salt Solution Reservoir (160 Litres) with Air Agitation	ACC59/10	A 160 Litre (42.2 US Gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 840mm (w) x 500mm (d) x 790mm (h) Also fitted with Air Agitation to assist dissolving salt within a salt solution reservoir to create a thoroughly mixed salt solution. Regulated compressed air supplies a bubbling device that rests in the bottom of the reservoir. Note: requires connection to a compressed air supply.
Increased Load Capacity Kit	ACC119	Mesh racking kit combined with strengthened fibreglass chamber interior to allow greater loads to be tested in the chamber. *Exact part number dependent on chamber size and whether upper or lower racking is required.
Salt Solution Reservoir (160 Litres) with Low level Alarm	ACC59/11	A 160 Litre (42.2 US Gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 840mm (w) x 500mm (d) x 790mm (h) Fitted with Low Level Alarm that operates if the salt solution level falls below requirement for approximately 18 hours testing low level alarm at 1-2ml/hour fall-out rates. Sounds audible alarm and displays warning message. If reservoir is not refilled within 18 hours the running chamber program will automatically pause/stop.
Salt Solution Reservoir (160 Litres) with Air Agitation and Low level Alarm	ACC59/12	A 160 Litre (42.2 US Gal) capacity salt solution reservoir, with a graduated scale in litres, a hinging lid for ease of filling and cleaning and mounted on castors for mobility. External Dimensions: 840mm (w) x 500mm (d) x 790mm (h) Also fitted with Air Agitation to assist dissolving salt within a salt solution reservoir to create a thoroughly mixed salt solution. Regulated compressed air supplies a bubbling device that rests in the bottom of the reservoir. Note: requires connection to a compressed air supply. Fitted with Low Level Alarm that operates if the salt solution level falls below requirement for approximately 18 hours testing low level alarm at 1-2ml/hour fall-out rates. Sounds audible alarm and displays warning message. If reservoir is not refilled within 18 hours the running chamber program will automatically pause/stop.
Salt Solution Reservoir (90 Litres)	ACC59/13	A 90Litre (23US gal) capacity External salt solution reservoir & lidfor ease of filling and cleaning. Graduated scale in litres. Can be mobile and mounted on castors for mobility when purchased with ACC59/15 Salt Soution Reservoir Dolly. External Dimensions: 540mm Dia x 635mm (h)
Salt Solution Reservoir (73 Litres)	ACC59/14	A 73Litre (19 US gal) capacity External salt solution reservoir & lid for ease of filling and cleaning. Graduated scale in litres. Can be mobile and mounted on castors for mobility when purchased with ACC59/15 Salt Soution Reservoir Dolly. External Dimensions: 425mm Dia x 630mm (h)
Salt Solution Reservoir (73-90L) Dolly	ACC59/15	A Dolly for 73Litre (19 US gal) and 90L (23 US gal) External salt solution reservoir & lid for mobility.
Atmosfar 1300L Installation Kit	ACC58/12	A Handy Installation kit for Atmosfar 1300L Chambers to help you connect your equipment to your services and exhaust. Saves you time resourcing them locally and ensuring you get everything you will need. 3m of 3/4″ Drain Pipe inc couplers and elbows 3m of 4″ Exhaust Pipework inc Couplers and Elbows 6m of 13mm Braided hose inc Clips for Air and Water connections 1/2″ Hosetail Coupler-1/4″ Male-8mm to allow a push fitting. (Items can be purchased separately too upon request).
Atmosfar 2600L Installation Kit	ACC58/13	A handy Installation kit for Atmosfar 2600L Chambers to help you connect your equipment to your services and exhaust. Saves you time resourcing them locally and ensuring you get everything you will need. Comprising of: 3m of 3/4″ Drain Pipe inc couplers and elbows 3m of 4″ Exhaust Pipework inc Couplers and Elbows 6m of 13mm Braided hose inc Clips for Air and Water connections 1/2″ Hosetail Coupler-1/4″ Male-8mm to allow a push fitting. (Items can be purchased separately too upon request).