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The DROGON Modular series is the most versatile and in-demand walk-in configuration within the DOT range, thanks to the possibility of designing and manufacturing each chamber entirely to meet the customer’s requirements and the available installation space.
Each chamber is configured according to the required test conditions, specimen dimensions, thermal loads, installation layout and technical specifications of the project.
The structure consists of modular insulated panels filled with polyurethane foam and assembled using cam-lock fasteners. The internal lining is manufactured from AISI 304L stainless steel. This construction method provides excellent thermal insulation, outstanding dimensional flexibility, and fast assembly and installation.
DROGON Modular are designed to provide:
- fully customised design and configuration;
- customisable dimensions, internal volume, climatic performance, access points and technical equipment;
- outstanding dimensional and structural flexibility;
- easy transportation, assembly and installation;
- the possibility of future expansion, modification or relocation;
- high thermal and climatic performance;
- integration with test benches, dynamic systems and dedicated equipment.
It is one of the most complete and widely appreciated solutions in the DROGON range, particularly suitable for sites with restricted access and for installation inside existing buildings, where introducing a fully welded monobloc chamber as a single unit would not be possible.
Its modular construction makes it possible to create climatic chambers in a wide range of sizes and configurations, adapting each system to the required temperature and humidity ranges, rates of temperature change, thermal loads, applicable standards and the specific requirements of each project.
- Type: modular Walk-In climatic chamber
- Structure: prefabricated modular panels with high thermal insulation
- Usable volume: fully configurable
- Internal dimensions: defined according to customer specifications
- Temperature range: from −70 °C up to +120 °C
- Relative humidity: up to 20–95% RH, according to configuration
- Temperature stability: up to ±0.5 / ±1 °C
- Thermal gradients: configurable according to chamber volume, load and process requirements
- Heat dissipation capacity: sized according to the DUT and application
- Internal finish: AISI 304 stainless steel according to configuration
- External finish: galvanized / pre-painted sheet metal
- Thermal insulation: high-efficiency panel construction with configurable thickness
- Floor: insulated and reinforceable for heavy loads, vehicles and test equipment
- Doors and access: configurable with one or more leaves, industrial doors and dedicated personnel access
- Windows: available in different sizes and configurations, including heated versions
- Air treatment: dedicated unit with heat exchangers, forced ventilation and air distribution designed according to chamber geometry
- Ventilation: industrial fans, also available with inverter control
- Cooling: direct refrigeration system or integration with chiller / hydronic loop
- Heating: industrial electric heaters
- Humidification: by steam generator
- Dehumidification: by dedicated system
- Dry-air injection: available according to application
- Technical feedthroughs: configurable for cables, sensors, piping and utilities
- Internal lighting: LED system suitable for the chamber climatic conditions
- Control: PLC with touch-panel interface and DOT / CliMaLogic software
- Programming: multi-program climatic cycle management
- Data logging: process parameter recording and data export
- Connectivity: Ethernet, USB, VNC and industrial communication protocols according to configuration
- Safety: temperature protection, emergency devices, interlocks and application-specific safety systems
- Integration: configurable for vehicles, test benches, Six Poster systems, vibration testing, battery testing and production lines
- Power supply: defined according to the required performance
Configurable Data
The specifications shown represent the range of solutions that can be developed and do not constitute a standard model range. Each DROGON Modular Walk-In is fully custom-engineered according to usable volume, internal dimensions, temperature, humidity, thermal gradients, DUT heat dissipation, load capacity, ventilation, refrigeration system, access configuration, safety requirements and integration with the test bench or production process.
- Custom doors and access points: single or multiple leaves, automatic vertical sliding sectional doors (down to −40 °C), dedicated personnel access and antechamber with "thermal airlock" management;
- Custom portholes and viewing windows: available in different sizes and configurations, also heated;
- Reinforced floor: sized for vehicles, equipment and heavy DUTs, with recessed rails for DUT anchoring;
- Custom technical pass-throughs: for cables, probes, piping and utilities, in sizes and positions on request;
- Dedicated ventilation and air distribution: sized according to chamber dimensions, DUT geometry and required performance, with inverter-based airflow speed modulation;
- Thermal upgrades: enhanced heating/cooling gradients, upgraded or multistage refrigeration systems, LN₂ or CO₂ boosters for particularly fast thermal transitions;
- Integration with external plant systems: chiller or hydronic circuits from the facility, air-cooled, cooling-tower water or chilled-water condensation (including remote condenser);
- Dedicated humidification and dehumidification: extended climatic range, demineralizer and dry air injection for specific tests;
- Solar Test: UV lamps and irradiation systems, sized according to DUT surface and test profile;
- Advanced monitoring: additional temperature and humidity sensors, multipoint acquisition and mapping systems, certified calibration;
- Battery safety: EUCAR 0–6 classification, gas detection (H₂, CO, O₂, HC, R1234YF, R290, ethylene glycol), automatic air exchange/purge, overpressure relief, CO₂ extinguishing for EUCAR 4+, nitrogen inerting and oxygen monitoring;
- General safety: fire and smoke detection provisions, door lock and safety interlocks, ATEX ventilation and lighting, FM Approved certified panels;
- Integration with test benches: Six Poster, vibration and data acquisition systems, infrared systems for vehicle testing;
- Electrical and continuity: dedicated DUT outlets and power supplies, UPS on control and safety systems;
- Remote supervision and operating comfort: remote control and teleassistance, internal video surveillance, machine status beacon, sound insulation of the technical compartment and refrigeration unit;
- 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 chamber size and volume, DUT characteristics, required temperature and humidity, thermal gradients, internal heat dissipation, test methods, external systems to integrate and the application's required safety level.
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