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The TIM Testers require a recirculating chiller for coolant flow with sufficient temperature stability and flow rate for optimal test results.
Recommended Chiller Specifications
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Flow Rate: 2.0 gal/min (8 liter/min) positive displacement pump |
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Pressure Limit: 50 psi (280 kPa) |
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Temperature Control Stability: +/- 0.1°C @ min. 500W (TIM 1300) or min. 900W (TIM 1400) |
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Set Point Range (minimum): 10°C - 35°C |
Any chiller that fits these technical requirements can be used although a chiller that is controllable via serial communication port is most convenient. WinTIM software uses the serial control link to turn the chiller ON/OFF and to change the chiller setpoints. When using a chiller that is not equipped with serial control capability, WinTIM displays screen-prompts for the operator to perform these ON/OFF and setpoint changes manually. Although WinTIM minimizes the need for chiller setpoint changes when testing to the ASTM 5470 sample average-temperature of 50°C some level of inconvenience will be experienced under manual chiller control depending on the test specifications selected. .
WinTIM software supports serial-equipped Thermo-Fischer and Lytron chillers with serial command tables that are embedded in WinTIM software. The following chillers all provide these serial control features and are recommended:
Thermo-Fischer Scientific Chillers
Lytron Chillers
Ordering Information
These chillers can be ordered directly from Thermo-Fischer Scientific or Lytron Inc.
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