TestEquity 123H Operation manual

Copyright © 2009-2015 TestEquity LLC Rev. 2.3, July 17, 2015
Model 123H
Temperature/Humidity Chamber
With F4 Controller and EZ-Zone Limit,
HMM100 Humidity Sensor, W100 Water Recirculation System
Serial Number 230232 and above
Operation and Service Manual
TestEquity LLC
6100 Condor Drive
Moorpark, CA 93021
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Safety Instructions________________________________________________1-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________1-1
Installation Safety Notices _________________________________________________________1-1
Operation Safety Notices __________________________________________________________1-2
Chapter 2 – Installation ______________________________________________________2-1
Uncrating_______________________________________________________________________2-1
Preparation For Use______________________________________________________________2-1
Installation Location _____________________________________________________________2-2
Humidity Water Connection _______________________________________________________2-3
Plumbed Demineralized Water Installation __________________________________________________ 2-3
Water Recirculation System Installation, Model W100 _________________________________________ 2-3
Water Recirculation System Filter Cartridge Replacement ______________________________________ 2-3
Water Recirculation System Assembly, Model W100 __________________________________________ 2-4
Chapter 3 – Operation _______________________________________________________3-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________3-1
Summary of Chamber Operation ___________________________________________________3-1
Front Panel Switches and Lights____________________________________________________3-2
Power Switch _________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
Conditioning Switch – ON Mode __________________________________________________________ 3-2
Conditioning Switch – Event 1 Mode_______________________________________________________ 3-2
Light Switch __________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
Heat Light ____________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
Cool Light____________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
Humidity Enable Light __________________________________________________________________ 3-3
Humidity Light ________________________________________________________________________ 3-3
Loading the Chamber ____________________________________________________________3-4
Performance Considerations ______________________________________________________________ 3-4
Port Plugs ____________________________________________________________________________ 3-5
Avoiding Moisture (non-humidity mode)____________________________________________________ 3-5
Internal Test Fixtures ___________________________________________________________________ 3-5
Chapter 4 – F4 Temperature/Humidity Controller________________________________4-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________4-1
Security Features_______________________________________________________________________ 4-1
F4 Controller Keys and Displays ___________________________________________________4-2
Main Page ____________________________________________________________________________ 4-3
Static Set Point Control__________________________________________________________________ 4-4
Humidity Operation______________________________________________________________4-5
Humidity Mode Enable__________________________________________________________________ 4-5
Standard Humidity Range________________________________________________________________ 4-6
Humidity Mode Considerations ___________________________________________________________ 4-6
System Enable Function _________________________________________________________________ 4-8
Event Outputs for Customer Use __________________________________________________________ 4-9
Event Assembly _______________________________________________________________________ 4-9
Purge _________________________________________________________________________4-10
GN2 (Gaseous Nitrogen) Installation ______________________________________________________ 4-10
Dry Air Installation (TE-0017) ___________________________________________________________ 4-10
Purge Operation ______________________________________________________________________ 4-11
Adjusting the Purge Flow _______________________________________________________________ 4-11
Relief Vent __________________________________________________________________________ 4-11

Table of Contents
Profile Programming ____________________________________________________________4-12
Step Types___________________________________________________________________________ 4-12
How to Program a New Profile___________________________________________________________ 4-14
Programming Hints____________________________________________________________________ 4-15
Profile Key __________________________________________________________________________ 4-15
How to Start a Profile __________________________________________________________________ 4-15
How to Hold/Resume a Running Profile____________________________________________________ 4-16
How to Terminate a Running/Holding Profile _______________________________________________ 4-16
How to Delete or Re-Name a Profile ______________________________________________________ 4-16
How to Edit a Profile __________________________________________________________________ 4-17
Profile Examples______________________________________________________________________ 4-18
Operations Page ________________________________________________________________4-19
Setup Page_____________________________________________________________________4-19
Factory Page ___________________________________________________________________4-20
Computer Interface _____________________________________________________________4-20
RS-232C ____________________________________________________________________________ 4-20
Common Modbus Registers _____________________________________________________________ 4-20
GPIB (optional)_______________________________________________________________________ 4-20
Ethernet (optional) ____________________________________________________________________ 4-20
Chapter 5 - Limit Controller __________________________________________________5-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________5-1
Limit Controller Keys and Displays ________________________________________________________ 5-2
How to Set the High and Low Temperature Safety Limits_______________________________________ 5-2
Resetting an Out of Limit Condition________________________________________________________ 5-2
Silencing the Audible Alarm______________________________________________________________ 5-2
Protecting an Energized Test Sample _______________________________________________________ 5-3
Chapter 6 – Frequently Asked Questions________________________________________6-1
Chapter 7 – Specifications ____________________________________________________7-1
Model 123H Chamber Specifications ________________________________________________7-1
F4 Controller Specifications _______________________________________________________7-2
Chapter 8 – Maintenance_____________________________________________________8-1
Preventive Maintenance Intervals __________________________________________________8-1
Daily or As Needed_____________________________________________________________________ 8-1
Every 3 Months________________________________________________________________________ 8-1
Every 6 Months________________________________________________________________________ 8-1
Every 12 Months_______________________________________________________________________ 8-1
Maintenance Procedures __________________________________________________________8-2
How to Clean the Chamber Interior and Exterior ______________________________________________ 8-2
How to Listen for Abnormal Noise or Vibration ______________________________________________ 8-2
How to Inspect the Door Seal _____________________________________________________________ 8-2
How to Inspect the Refrigeration Machinery Compartment______________________________________ 8-3
How to Verify the Performance (Non-controlled humidity mode)_________________________________ 8-4
How to Verify the Performance (Controlled humidity mode) ____________________________________ 8-5
How to Inspect the Electrical Compartment __________________________________________________ 8-6
How to Clean the Condenser______________________________________________________________ 8-6
How to Drain the Humidity System ________________________________________________________ 8-6
How to Verify the Temperature Calibration __________________________________________________ 8-7
How to Verify the Humidity Calibration ____________________________________________________ 8-7
Humidity Sensor Calibration and Maintenance _______________________________________________ 8-8
How to Verify the F4 Controller’s Input 2 (Humidity Input) Calibration____________________________ 8-8

Table of Contents
Theory of Operation______________________________________________________________8-9
Overview_____________________________________________________________________________ 8-9
Air Heating System_____________________________________________________________________ 8-9
Humidity System_______________________________________________________________________ 8-9
Refrigeration System (non-humidity mode) _________________________________________________ 8-10
Refrigeration System (controlled-humidity mode) ____________________________________________ 8-11
Troubleshooting ________________________________________________________________8-12
Refrigeration System Charging Instructions_________________________________________8-14
R-404A High-Stage Charge _____________________________________________________________ 8-14
R-508B Low-Stage Charge______________________________________________________________ 8-14
Recommended Spare Parts _______________________________________________________8-15
Major Electrical Parts ___________________________________________________________8-16
Major Refrigeration Parts________________________________________________________8-17
General Parts __________________________________________________________________8-17
Series F4 Controller Setup Parameters _____________________________________________8-18
Series F4 Setup Parameters______________________________________________________________ 8-19
Series F4 Operations Parameters__________________________________________________________ 8-20
Series F4 Set Lockout Parameters_________________________________________________________ 8-20
EZ-Zone Limit Controller Setup Parameters ________________________________________8-21
Setup Menu__________________________________________________________________________ 8-21
Operations Menu______________________________________________________________________ 8-21
Chapter 9 - Warranty________________________________________________________9-1
Chapter 10 – Drawings______________________________________________________10-1