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Specifications for Temperature Bath

1. Performance Specifications:

The new temperature bath must meet the minimum performance specifications listed below:

Temperature Bath Specifications Temperature range:

-100 °C to +100 °C (Heat transfer fluid type dependent)

Effective Temperature range:

-80 °C to 55 °C (when using Xiameter® PMX 200 silicon fluid)

Heat transfer fluid (current):

Must be able to operate using Dow Corning Xiameter® PMX 200 silicone liquid, Temperature stability:

±0.002 °C after stabilization period Accuracy:

±0.5 °C (when using the thermometer provided with bath)

Circulation Pump Built-in fluid circulation pump or stirring mechanism Cooling capacity:

125 watts at ‑80 °C to 600 watts at 0 °C

Heating capacity:

250 watts (low setting) or 1000 watts (high setting)

Reservoir fluid capacity:

10 gallons (38 liters)

Reservoir working volume:

12” wide × 12” long ×12” deep (units are inches) Control System:

Microprocessor control with at least eight (8) programmable temperature set points. Serial data communications port allowing all bath functions remotely controlled via a computer interface In addition to the minimum specification, preference for selection of the new will go to the manufacturer providing desired features as indicated below:

Temperature Bath Features Ethernet Data Port:

Microprocessor control with an Ethernet data communications port that will allow all remote control of all bath functions over a Local Area Network via a computer interface Data Recording Function:

Built-in data log function that continuously records temperature measurements and a function that allows the user to retrieve this data at a later date Programmable Temperature Control:

Built-in control functions that allow the user to program the system to automatically cycle through a series of different user defined set points. The system will run unattended and then shut down at the conclusion of the test run

Self-Diagnostics:

The control processor will continuously monitor the refrigeration system and notify the user if a malfunction occurs Exterior dimensions:

No more than 32” long × 19” wide × 46” tall

Shipping weight:

No more than 350 pounds (159 kilograms)

Electric power:

Run on 230 VAC, 60 Hz, 20 amps, single phase electric power