Vibration
test chambers
ACS is proud to announce the new release of its standard vibration test chambers.
Besides their well-known key features - remarkable basic configuration, flexibility, easy adaptation to any shaker -
these chambers are now equipped with the new cutting-edge MyKratos™ control system, which makes it possible to manage, monitor and assist the chamber, anywhere at any time, from mobile and desktop devices using Wi-Fi, Ethernet,
or mobile network connections. This line of chambers comes in both thermostatic (temperature only) and climatic (temperature and humidity) versions.
To make your life easier!
ACS vibration test chambers can be interfaced with many various types of shakers for vertical, horizontal and tri-axial vibrations. They are the easiest solution for combining any kind of shaker with an environmental test chamber, thanks to:
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A very easy operating system
A worm screw type of lifting system allows the test cabinet to be adapted to the shaker’s height. Adjustments can be set from the control panel on the chamber. It is also possible to add horizontal
movement as needed. This is especially useful if your shaker allows both vertical and horizontal movement or if you want to use more shakers with the same chamber.
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A wide range of standard models
The available volumes in both thermostatic and climatic standard versions are 600, 1200 and 2200 l. Three choices of temperature change rate are available for the -70/+180°C models: 5, 10, or 15°C/min, while 5°C/min is the only available rate for the -40/+180°C models. For all the climatic models the humidity range is from 10% to 95% (in the temperature range of +10/+95°C).
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Greater flexibility
Different removable floors, for vertical and horizontal vibrations, can adapt the chamber to any existing standard shakers. If the chamber must be used without the shaker in place, a blind floor
plug is available.
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Innovative Control System
Industry demands smart solutions for managing and maintaining distributed networks of people, machines, and processes. The ACS solution for the Internet of Things is the unique-in-the-market
MyKratos™ software, making it possible to manage, monitor and assist a test chamber in any place at any time, from mobile and desktop devices, using any kind of connection (Wi-Fi, Ethernet or mobile networks).
Be strict with your product:
expect the best!
Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) is a process of exposing a product to stresses such as thermal cycling and vibration in order to force latent defects to manifest themselves. Stress screening ensures that defects, which normally arise during the useful life of a product, are discovered during testing prior to the pre-production phase.
Bathtube curve
Improved quality and reliability by applying:
Vibration stress
Thermal stress with quickly changing rate
Humidity
Thermal cycle stress IEC 60068-2-14, test Nb
Vibration stress
A remarkable basic configuration
Basic Configuration
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MyKratos™ including MyAngel24™
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Inspection window multiple-crystal, with double heated transparent film, 450h X 450 mm size
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Internal lighting
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Feet
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Lifting system for a positioning in height of the chamber continuously and precisely on the shaker
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Closing mechanical, with large handle
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Thermostat max./min. digital thermostat with independent probe
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Removable floor the floor for vertical vibrations has a hole equipped with a plug to permit tests even without the shaker
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Silicone portholes 80 mm (left side) and 150 mm diameter (right side) fitted with rubber cap. They allo internal-external electrical, mechanical or hydraulic connections(specimens, alarms, run shaker)
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Interface Ethernet port for remote control system connection
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Water condenser
Options
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Additional portholes 80 and 150 mm, see drawing for available positions
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Handling port holes no. 2 max, 125 mm of diameter, they are positioned on the door under the inspection window, allowing the handling of specimens inside the chamber
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Set of no. 4 analogic inputs 0÷10V for user’s data acquisition (no. 1 set max)
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Set of no. 4 PT100 inputs (no. 1 set max)
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Set of no. 8 auxiliary contacts (no. 1 set max)
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No break power unit for PLC
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Floor for horizontal vibrations with fixed square opening depending on model (no closing plug provided)
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Compressed air dehumidification for continuous tests with low temperaturemanual or automatic track translation system, to simplify the operations of positioning the chamber on the shaker
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Door electro-magnetic closing system
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Specimen switching off in case of chamber alarm
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Remote air condenser
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MyKratos™ Multichamber software:installed in a PC to monitor and control multiple chambers (to be supplied upon request
Humidity diagram
1+2+3 area: from +4°C to +94°C for tests with blind floor and thermal insulated head extender.
1+2 area: from +4°C to +59°C for tests with vertical vibration.
1 area: from +4°C to +40°C for tests with slip table.
Vibration test chambers / Technical features
1. For Temperature only version add T to the suffix - 2. t=+4°C/+94°C for continuous test - 3. Measured at 1 m distance in front of the unit in 1,6 m height, free field measurement - 4. According to IEC 60068-3-5 and IEC 60068-3-6 - 5. The performance data refer to +22°C ambient temperature, 400V nominal voltage, without specimen - 6. With water at T +29°C and temperature difference at 5°C (water temperature range +12÷+29°C) - 7. With test cabinet in the highest position.
Customized vibration test chambers
A wide range of solutions are available for any customer requirements. Our company has extensive experience in supplying equipment for applications in such diverse fields as electronics, aerospace, aeronautics, automotive and defence.
Walk in temperature,
humidity and vibration
test chamber (180 m )
3
ESS and vertical/horizontal
vibration test chamber
(two vibration systems)
for big dimension specimens
Vibration chamber (capacity 6000
lt approx.) to simulate combined
stress (temperature, humidity,
vertical and horizontal vibration)
on vehicle devices
Vibration, temperature
humidity and altitude
test chamber
Maximum flexibility
Thanks to the collaboration with different shaker manufacturers and to the realization of standard and customized project for first-class clients in every application field, ACS has acquired over the years an extensive experience in chamber-shaker coupling systems.
Without Head Extender
Thermal insulation is ensured thanks to the thermal barrier and two silicon gaskets, one fixed on the
thermal barrier and the other around the shaker body
Standard solution with the horizontal configuration floor (optional)
The optional floor is equipped with one silicon gasket
fixed under the floor and the thermal barrier.
Without Head Extender
Two silicon gaskets fixed on the basis and on the top
of the shaker head extender for full temperature range
application, -75°C/+180°C (continuous test)
Customized solution with the horizontal configuration floor (optional)
Quotations can be requested for:
• Customized design
• Tray and gasket kit
Without Head Extender
Thermal insulation is ensured thanks to the thermal
barrier and two silicon gaskets, one fixed on the
thermal barrier and the other around the shaker body
Customized solution with special floor
Quotations can be requested for:
• Customized design
• Set of two Kevlar gaskets
• Dry air system with dual function: isolation
between gaskets and chamber drying (if any)
an intelligent Control System ready for the Future
Thanks to their hyper-connectivity, ACS test chambers can match current and future needs related to the new demands of the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 for integrated, interconnected and communicating machines.
Embedded
Control Software
MyKratos™ inside,
to control monitor and
assist the chamber.
No additional hardware
or software required
Free App
to fully manage
the chamber via mobile
devices (Google Play
and Apple Store)
Easy remote
access and control
via integrated Wi-Fi /
mobile network
and Ethernet
Chamber
Internal Cloud
for data storage
The chamber is equipped with a PLC (Programmable Logic
Controller) for managing all the chamber’s functions and safety
interlocks. A special device (Gu@rdian Evo) controls the chamber
via “mobile” devices, such as Tablets and Smartphones, or by
establishing a remote Internet connection. The HMI system consists
of an on-board panel (Keykratos Evo) and a remote control
(MyKratos™ including MyAngel24™) connected to the chamber.
KeyKratos Evo
on board panel
Hardware
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5.7 inch 65,536 color Analog Touch Panel with TFT technology
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Faster control
Software
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Touch menu with related pop up screens where necessary
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Manual chamber control
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Possibility to start the last stored profile
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Alarms Notification
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Main chamber’s parameters setup
MyKratos™
control system
MyKratos™ control software makes it possible to
manage, monitor and assist the chamber anywhere, at
any time, in multiple ways (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, mobile network) via mobile and desktop devices. The chamber wireless (Wi-Fi) connection permits operation using tablets and smartphones (iOS 8 or Android 4.2.1 compatible). The operator interface can also be remotely accessed through a chamber connection to the client’s LAN or via mobile network (on activation of a SIM card data). It includes the MyAngel24™ remote-assistance system.
Main features
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Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection to the chamber
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Visualization and graphical analysis of measures
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and recordings
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Synoptic charts of the entire system
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Multilanguage support
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High configurability of chamber parameters
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Unlimited measures recording possibilities
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Program and Manual chamber operation modes
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Delayed start of a program
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Possibility to select more than one chamber from a single
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Tablet: secure access by means of multiple password levels
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Automatic notifications of event and alarms
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Archive manager for easy access to the stored recordings
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Possibility to send email notification
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Possibility to send SMS notification (SIM card required)
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Multi-chamber management
Additional S/W tools for an Easy Integration of ACS test chambers in Test Labs
Communication drivers for an easy integration into customer-developed Serial or Ethernet based applications, (LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI, Microsoft.NET, Visual Basic 6, etc…) can be supplied on request. The drivers come with a set of examples written in Visual Basic 6, LabView, LabWindows CVI, VB.NET, and permit total interaction with ACS test chambers, for both reading and writing. Our communication protocol - ModBUS RTU for serial or Fetch/write for Ethernet communication, can be supplied to allow any chamber connection using the customer’s own programming languages and operating systems.
Example program LabVIEW
User interface
Development environment
remote assistance system
MyKratos™ software includes the innovative ACS remote-assistance system MyAngel24™, operating via mobile network wireless connection, complete with SIM card. This makes it possible to access the operator interface remotely via VPN and send SMS notifications. Cabled connection is also available, via customer’s LAN. N.B.: MyAngel24™ activation on demand
With MyAngel24™, the climatic chambers stay connected to the remote server 24 hours a day, monitoring running conditions in order to guarantee faster and more efficient service and maintenance activities.
With MyAngel24™, you can stay in contact with the climatic chamber whenever you want and wherever you are, accessing its control panel from any web browser.
MyAngel24™ uses the highest security standards available for authentication, secure connection, data encryption and storage. Moreover, you can suspend or limit the data sent to the central server for security reasons during one or more test sessions.
Hardware and software infrastructure
4 simple steps for assistance and complete remote control
The remote server
located at Angelantoni
headquarters (in Massa
Martana, Perugia)
hosts the database
for data storage and
acquisition.
The climatic chamber
is equipped with an
electronic device
functioning as an
integrated system,
allowing for connection
to the remote server.
The remote connection
is created by connecting
the climatic chamber to the VPN by mobile network, or on request by Ethernet connection to an enabled company LAN.
The company network
connection
can be set up through
a web browser, with
access regulated
according to a hierarchy
of authentication privileges.