Climate chamber TH series

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Overview
Climatic aging chamber designed for PV modules (crystalline silicon, thin‑film, concentrator) to perform IEC61215/UL1703 environmental tests. Supports long‑term verification of module durability and reliability under Thermal Cycle (TC), Humidity‑Freeze (HF) and Damp Heat (DH) conditions. Available in multiple internal sizes and configurable temperature/humidity ranges to match test standards and customer requirements.

Main Test Capabilities

• Thermal Cycle test (TC)
• Humidity‑Freeze test (HF)
• Damp Heat test (DH)

Reference Standards

• IEC61215 (including TC/HF/DH clauses)
• IEC61646
• UL1703
• IEC62108
• GB9535, GB18911 and other national/industry standards

Current Monitoring System
Integrated NETCOL5000-C system providing stable DC supply, multi‑channel current and temperature recording, and temperature control for long‑term monitoring of circuit continuity and degradation during TC/HF/DH tests. Useful for assessing lamination quality, solder/weld stability and fatigue resistance.

Product Gallery & Examples
Images typically show chamber exterior, control panel (7" touchscreen), SUS304 stainless steel interior, humidity/water supply, refrigeration components, cable ports, shelves, casters and safety devices.

Applications Across Industries

• PV module manufacturing — design verification and routine qualification
• Solar cell R&D — reliability and degradation studies
• New energy systems & ESS components — environmental aging tests
• Third‑party test laboratories — standard compliance testing
• Aerospace, automotive, electronics — environmental stress screening for components
• Universities & research institutes — controlled test conditions for studies

Key Product Advantages

• PV‑specific test capability supporting IEC61215/IEC61646/UL1703 TC, HF and DH
• Integrated multi‑channel current and temperature monitoring (NETCOL5000-C)
• PID control and 7" touch interface delivering ±0.5℃ and ±2.5% R.H. control accuracy
• Energy‑efficient refrigeration with electronic expansion valve and high‑density insulation
• Corrosion‑resistant SUS304 stainless steel interior for easy cleaning
• Comprehensive safety systems: over‑temperature, over‑humidity, compressor overload, water shortage and fault warnings

Technical Specifications
Models: TH-80 | TH-150 | TH-225 | TH-408 | TH-800 | TH-1000
Internal dimensions WxHxD (mm): 400x500x400 | 500x600x500 | 600x750x500 | 600x850x800 | 1000x1000x800 | 1000x1000x1000
External dimensions WxHxD (mm): 950x1650x950 | 1050x1750x1050 | 1200x1900x1150 | 1200x1950x1350 | 1600x2000x1450 | 1600x2100x1450
Temperature range: low options A: 25℃, B: 0℃, C: -20℃, D: -40℃, E: -60℃, F: -70℃; high options: 150℃, 180℃, 200℃
Humidity range: optional 20%~98% R.H. / 10%~98% R.H. / 5%~98% R.H.
Analytic accuracy / distribution uniformity: 0.1℃; 0.1% R.H. / ±2.0℃; ±3.0% R.H.
Control accuracy: ±0.5℃; ±2.5% R.H.
Temperature change rates: rise approx. 0.1~3.0℃/min; fall approx. 0.1~1.5℃/min (faster fall rates available as option)
Material: inner box SUS304 stainless steel; outer box stainless or painted cold‑rolled steel; high‑density foam insulation
Cooling system: air or water cooling; single‑segment compressor for -40℃; double‑segment for -70℃
Protection devices: fuse‑free switch, compressor overload protection, high/low refrigerant protection, over‑humidity/over‑temperature protection, fault warning, water shortage alarm
Optional accessories: inner door with operation hole, recorder, water purifier, dehumidifier
Compressor brands: Tecumseh, Bitzer (typical options)
Power: AC 220V 1ph 3‑line 50/60Hz or AC 380V 3ph 5‑line 50/60Hz
Approx. weight (kg): 150 | 180 | 250 | 320 | 400 | 450

Product Details
Designed to reproduce earth‑surface environmental stresses to support PV module design verification and lifetime assessment (typical targeted service life 20–30 years). Chambers are configurable to meet the specific test protocols and specimen sizes required by IEC/UL standards.

Reference Standards (detailed)

• IEC61215 — PV module design qualification and type approval (includes TC/HF/DH requirements)
• IEC61646 — Thin‑film PV module qualification
• UL1703 — Flat‑plate photovoltaic modules and panels
• IEC62108 — Concentrator PV modules
• GB9535, GB18911 and other GB/GJB/IEC environmental test standards

Current Monitoring & Test Instrumentation
NETCOL5000-C: multi‑channel DC supply and recording, temperature control and recording for long‑term continuity and degradation monitoring in IEC61215 MQT11/MQT12 related tests.

Notes
Final compliance with any specific standard depends on chamber configuration, test setup and the latest standard revisions. Custom sizes, ports, shelves and control options are available to meet laboratory or production requirements.