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The DRACARYS Standard climatic and thermostatic chambers by Il Disgelo are stand-alone systems designed to perform controlled environmental tests involving temperature and, in climatic configurations, relative humidity, on components, materials and systems intended for industrial and research applications.
They represent the reference configuration of the DRACARYS range and combine stability, control accuracy and repeatability of test conditions, allowing programmable thermal and thermo-hygrometric cycles to be performed in a controlled and continuous manner.
The thermostatic configurations are dedicated to temperature testing, while the climatic configurations also integrate relative humidity control, making it possible to reproduce different environmental conditions according to the required test.
The chambers integrate the refrigeration system, air treatment, heating and control system within a single structure; climatic versions also include dedicated humidification and dehumidification systems.
Are designed to provide:
- precise temperature control;
- relative humidity control in climatic configurations;
- high stability and uniformity of test conditions;
- programming of thermal and thermo-hygrometric cycles;
- management of ramps, dwell times and automatic sequences;
- acquisition and recording of the main process parameters;
- integration with sensors, external equipment and test benches;
- continuous operation for qualification and validation activities;
- dedicated configurations and accessories according to specific test requirements.
The chambers are suitable for applications in the automotive, e-mobility, electronics, aerospace, defence, battery, industrial component and research sectors, supporting development, qualification, validation and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) activities.
The DRACARYS Standard range is available in different volumes, temperature ranges and climatic or thermostatic configurations, allowing the most suitable solution to be selected according to the dimensions of the component under test and the required environmental conditions.
- type: stand-alone climatic and thermostatic chambers;
- available usable volumes: from 80 L to 3500 L;
- temperature configurations: up to −70 °C / +180 °C, depending on the model;
- relative humidity range: up to 20% ÷ 98% RH, in climatic configurations;
- temperature uniformity: up to ≤ 1 °C;
- temperature resolution: up to 0.1 °C;
- thermal gradients: defined according to the model and refrigeration configuration;
- refrigeration system: direct, single-stage or cascade, depending on the temperature range;
- heating: electric heaters integrated into the air-treatment system;
- humidification: by steam generator;
- dehumidification: by dedicated refrigeration system;
- condensation: air-cooled, with alternative configurations available;
- test compartment: AISI 304 stainless steel;
- air circulation: forced ventilation;
- control system: PLC with DOT Touch Panel and CliMaLogic®;
- programming: climatic cycles, ramps, dwell times and automatic sequences;
- data logging: recording of temperature, humidity and setpoints with data export;
- connectivity: Ethernet, USB, VNC and Modbus TCP/IP;
- power supply: 400 V ±10%, three-phase + neutral + earth;
- remote supervision: available.
DRACARYS Standard Models
| MODEL | TEMPERATURE RANGE | VOLUME (L) | EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (mm) | POWER (kW) | MAX CURRENT (A) | INTERNAL DIMENSIONS (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ-UHA-80D | -40 °C / +180 °C | 80 | W600 × H1390 × D1350 | 3.6 | 7.0 | W400 × H500 × D400 |
| CZ-UHA-80G | -70 °C / +180 °C | 80 | W600 × H1390 × D1350 | 5.0 | 10.0 | W400 × H500 × D400 |
| CZ-UHA-225D | -40 °C / +180 °C | 225 | W700 × H1725 × D1550 | 7.0 | 13.0 | W500 × H750 × D600 |
| CZ-UHA-225G | -70 °C / +180 °C | 225 | W700 × H1725 × D1550 | 8.3 | 15.0 | W500 × H750 × D600 |
| CZ-UHA-408C | -20 °C / +80 °C | 400 | W800 × H1825 × D1750 | 8.7 | 16.0 | W600 × H850 × D800 |
| CZ-UHA-408D | -40 °C / +180 °C | 400 | W800 × H1825 × D1750 | 9.4 | 17.0 | W600 × H850 × D800 |
| CZ-UHA-408G | -70 °C / +180 °C | 400 | W800 × H1825 × D1750 | 11.9 | 22.0 | W600 × H850 × D800 |
| CZ-UHA-608D | -40 °C / +180 °C | 600 | W1000 × H1925 × D1750 | 9.4 | 17.0 | W800 × H950 × D800 |
| CZ-UHA-608G | -70 °C / +180 °C | 600 | W1000 × H1925 × D1750 | 11.9 | 22.0 | W800 × H950 × D800 |
| CZ-UHA-800D | -40 °C / +180 °C | 1000 | W1200 × H1975 × D1750 | 12.9 | 24.0 | W1000 × H1000 × D800 |
| CZ-UHA-800G | -70 °C / +180 °C | 1000 | W1200 × H1975 × D1750 | 16.4 | 30.0 | W1000 × H1000 × D800 |
| CZ-UHA-1000C | -20 °C / +80 °C | 1000 | W1200 × H1975 × D1950 | 11.4 | 21.0 | W1000 × H1000 × D1000 |
| CZ-UHA-1000D | -40 °C / +180 °C | 1000 | W1200 × H1975 × D1950 | 12.9 | 24.0 | W1000 × H1000 × D1000 |
| CZ-UHA-1000G | -70 °C / +180 °C | 1000 | W1200 × H1975 × D1950 | 16.4 | 30.0 | W1000 × H1000 × D1000 |
| CZ-UHA-2000C | -25 °C / +100 °C | 2000 | W2200 × H1975 × D1950 | 16.5 | 30.0 | W2000 × H1000 × D1000 |
| CZ-UHA-3500G | -70 °C / +180 °C | 3500 | W1700 × H2500 × D3250 | 42 | 68 | W1400 × H1900 × D1300 |
Configurable Data
The values shown represent reference technical configurations. Usable volume, temperature range, humidity control, refrigeration system, condensation system, dynamic performance, interfaces and accessories may vary depending on the selected model and the specific test requirements.
DRACARYS Standard chambers can also be configured with additional safety systems, measuring instrumentation and dedicated solutions for integration with test benches or external equipment.
- Measurement and data acquisition: 4 PT1000 inputs, 2 analog inputs, specimen probe and additional temperature and humidity sensors, with data acquisition and storage also from remote;
- Interfaces and connectivity: analog and digital I/O, Modbus TCP/IP integration with SCADA, MES and LabVIEW, teleassistance and remote supervision via Ethernet;
- UPS on control and safety systems: keeps control and safety systems powered during a blackout, without losing acquired data;
- Extended dew point:compressed-air dryer for low-humidity testing and low dew points;
- Dedicated ventilation: airflow speed modulation via inverter (25 to 50 Hz), according to the test standard or specimen sensitivity;
- Dedicated humidification:demineralizer with ion-exchange resins to limit scaling and maintenance;
- Battery testing:EUCAR 0–6 classification, with gas detection, overpressure relief, reinforced door with lock, smoke extraction, extinguishing or inerting;
- Gas and glycol safety: detection with automatic air purge and ATEX extraction fan;
- Advanced safety and interlocks: defined according to the risks of the component and with external equipment and test benches;
- Solar Test:solar-spectrum lamp (from the 400-liter model up) and UVA or UVB lamps, for aging and thermal load testing;
- Custom technical pass-throughs: ports from 80 to 200 mm for cables, probes and piping (two up to 100 mm included as standard), also with glove ports on the door;
- Portholes and camera: additional or custom portholes, heated and anti-condensation, integrated camera for specimen monitoring;
- Shelves and floor: scratch-resistant dielectric shelves, additional or reinforced, reinforced floor with anchoring for heavy loads;
- Integration with external plant systems:water-cooled or remote air-cooled condensation, also with desuperheater;
- Sound insulation: sound-absorbing and anti-vibration panels on the technical compartment and refrigeration unit;
- Calibration and mapping:traceable or accredited temperature and humidity calibration, multipoint mapping of the test volume;
- Integrated test benches: dedicated mechanical, electrical and service provisions;
- Aesthetic customization: choice of RAL colors and custom writing/logos on the chamber;
- Special configurations: per customer specification, for particular dimensional, climatic, mechanical or safety requirements.
Note
Options are defined during technical analysis, based on the DRACARYS model, usable volume, temperature and humidity range, characteristics of the component under test, heat dissipation, test method and external systems to integrate. Safety functions are designed according to EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061, with PL and SIL determined by the risk analysis.
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