CLWT-115 Datasheet, PDF (1/1 Pages) Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. – BENCHTOP CLOSED LOOP WIND TUNNEL FOR ELEVATED TEMPERATURE TESTING OF BOARDS AND COMPONENTS

CLOSED LOOP WIND TUNNEL
CLWT-115^TM
BENCHTOP CLOSED LOOP WIND TUNNEL FOR ELEVATED TEMPERATURE
TESTING OF BOARDS AND COMPONENTS
The CLWT-115^TM is a research-
quality closed loop wind tunnel that
provides a convenient, accurate
system for thermally characterizing
PCBs and individual components
at elevated temperatures from
ambient to 85°C.
The CLWT-115^TM wind tunnel
produces air flows up to 5 m/s (1000 ft/min). With customization, it can generate flows up
to 50 m/s (10,000 ft/min) using orifice plates (available optionally). The clear Lexan test
section lets the user view the test specimen and allows for flow visualization.
Unlike open loop wind tunnels, the CLWT-115^TM recirculates internal air. This allows the
system heater to quickly warm the air to a specific temperature. The testing of boards and
components in hot air is a requirement in some NEBS and other standards. The precise
controls and temperature range of the CLWT-115^TM wind tunnel allows its use for testing
heat sink performance and for calibrating air and temperature sensors.
The complete wind tunnel fits on most lab benches and is powered from standard AC
outlets. It has a smaller footprint than traditional, closed loop wind tunnels or environmental
test chambers.
The wind tunnel’s test section can be accessed from
the top door or sides for mounting and repositioning
of boards, components and sensors. Optional
internal rail guides provide an easy mechanism to
install test specimens of different sizes (e.g., PCB,
heat sink).
Instrument ports (6) are provided in the side walls of
the test section for placing temperature and velocity
sensors such as thermocouples, Pitot tubes and hot-
wire anemometers.
Custom options are also available. Contact ATS for
details.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L X W X H)
220.8 cm x 49.3 cm x 86.5 cm
(86.9” x 19.4” x 34”)
TEST SECTION DIMENSIONS
77.6 cm x 26 cm x 11.6 cm
(30.5” x 10.2” x 4.55”)
NUMBER OF INSTRUMENT PORTS
6
FLOW RANGE
0 to 5 m/s (1000 ft/min)
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Up to 85°C (185°F)
WEIGHT
114 kg (250 lbs.)
For further technical information, please contact Advanced Thermal
Solutions, Inc. at 1-781-769-2800 or www.qats.com
FEATURES:
» Quick Access
Quickly change the test speci-
men through the
top access test section
» Sensor Ports
Measure pressure, velocity and
temperature through
the sensor ports
» D ata Center
View data and monitor events
(with optional controller)
» Flow Characteristics
High quality flow with very low
turbulence intensity
» Free Lifetime Tech Support
APPLICATIONS:
» H igh Temperature Testing
Evaluate the effects of elevated
temperatures on components
and PCB response and reliability
» H eat Sink Characterization
Characterize a variety of heat
sink sizes for natural and forced
convection cooling
» Sensor Calibration
Precision temperature and
velocity controls allows accurate
calibration of sensors
» Component Testing
Utilize for individual or multiple
component testing
» Multiple PCB Testing
Test actual or simulated PCBs
for thermal and flow distribution
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