Perfection in

performance, equipment and design

WT3 and WK3 Temperature and Climate Test Chambers

Weiss Umwelttechnik GmbH

Simulationsanlagen Messtechnik
Reliable test results …

The basics ...

Characteristics, function and service
life of systems or components are
influenced by varying thermal and
climatic conditions during transport,
storage and use.

For this reason, tests have to be

carried out in order to safeguard and
optimise the quality of the product.

The temperature and climate test

chambers produced by Weiss Um-
welttechnik set new standards with
regard to ease of operation, perfor-
mance and equipment.

Weiss Umwelttechnik GmbH is one of

the leading manufacturers of stan-
dard test devices and systems for
environmental simulation worldwide.

The product range comprises test

systems of all test chamber volumes
for temperature and climatic testing,
simulation of exposure to weather,
temperature shock, corrosion and
long-time testing – in research,
development, quality control and
production.

Walk-in systems and in-line plants

are designed, produced and instal-
led in accordance with customer
specifications.

An excellent after-sales service

ensures optimum support for our
customers and a high degree of ope-
rational safety of our systems.

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… by means of reproducible environmental conditions

The excellent features … Infotainment …

Virtually without
any limits
Large 12“ TFT-colour touch screen
display with simple, menu-guided
user interfaces as a convenient
interface with the operator
Lighted CONTROLPAD* for
displaying the operating mode
and the actual values in the front
of the test chamber
Industrial PC with Windows XP
Embedded
Integrated recording of measure-
ment data
Recording of test program and
measurement data directly on the
hard disk
USB and Ethernet interface
Printer connection via USB
interface
High availability of the systems
through integrated process visua-
lisation and diagnostic system
High-precision temperature and
climate conditions due to auto-
adaptive control
Networking with other test
systems possible
Remote control and remote
monitoring possible via intranet
or internet
Integrated service information
system

Perfection in performance, equipment and design

Optimised test space lighting Optimised guidance of the air Standard humidity bath flushing
with automatic timed switch-off and temperature distribution – to prevent contamination of
better than ± 1.5 K spatially humidification water
Performance optimised climate
guaranteed
and temperature conditioning Long-time testing 85 °C/85% r. h.
system creates power reserves For very safe operation the test – our WK3 climate test chambers
for your tests chambers are designed for ex- are the solution
treme environmental conditions
Ports (Ø 50 and 125 mm) for Factory calibration of temperature
inserting the supply lines – even Compliance with demanding and humidity values is part of
in the standard version of the state-of-the-art test standards our standard
equipment by means of increased humidi-
Supply connections located in a
fication output
Self-cleaning humidity sensor central and protected position in
with considerable increase of the Large water container easily the rear part of the device
service life accessible
For further equipment details
Low noise level please see page 8.
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Function ...

The functional principle …

An airstream that is temperature
conditioned and/or air conditioned
precisely to the entered set values
continuously flows through the test
space and ensures an optimum spa-
tial distribution of air and tempera-
ture.

The circulating air duct installed at

the rear wall of the test chamber
contains the modules required for
conditioning the air.

Generously dimensioned axial fans

with an external drive motor draw
the air out of the test chambers.
(The test chambers with a test space
volume of 1000 l and 1500 l have
two circulating air fans each.) This
circulating air then flows through a
fin-type heat exchanger in which it
is cooled if required. Special circuits
prevent any undesired formation of
condensate during air-conditioning
operation and ensure the best possi-
ble constancies in terms of tempera-
ture and humidity. An electrical hea-
ter installed behind the heat exchan-
ger heats the circulating air. The
stream of air then passes over a
water bath; integrated heating ele-
ments ensure quick and precise hea- Humidity diagrams: 100
ting of the water. 90
1 = Standard working range
80
2 = Dewpoint range +4 °C …-3 °C
The patented air-conditioning system 70
discontinuously
also enables a high relative humidity
3 = Dewpoint extension from 60
even with a heat load.
Temperature in °C

-3 °C …-12 °C controlled 50
(option: compressed air dryer) 40
The humidity of the test space air is
4 = Dewpoint extension to -30 °C 30
measured psychrometrically. Dry
controlled (option compressed 20
and wet thermometers are positio-
air dryer and capacitive sensor) 10
4 3 2 1
ned one next to the other in the
stream of circulating air. Depending 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
on the climate the humidity sensor
Relative humidity in %
thermometer is wetted automatically
and cleaned in the process. This
considerably increases the service 100
WD i a002a

life. 90
80
The 32-bit control and monitoring 70
system of S!Mpac* ensures con- 60
Temperature in °C

trolling of temperature and humidity. 50

40
30
20
4 3 2 1
10
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Dewpoint temperature in °C

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 … and design

Design features
The test chambers are designed in a In addition, a potential-free contact
modular system and are ready to be is available.
plugged in so that assembly or com-
missioning on site can be dispensed Every electrical functional circuit is
with. The external housing designed equipped with its own safety facility
as a self-contained construction is which shuts down the functional
made of corrosion-resistant and gal- circuit affected or the entire test
vanised steel sheet and painted in chamber in case of a malfunction.
two colours (solvent-free powder-
coated, RAL 5000 blue and RAL 9002 The electrical system complies with
grey white). the approved state of the art in the
field, the safety regulation “Electrical
Systems and Facilities” (BGV A3) as
well as with the relevant VDE regu-
lations. All test chambers fulfil the
EMC, low-voltage and machinery
directive.

The hermetic refrigeration circuits

operate with environmentally friendly
refrigerants free from chlorine with-
out any ozone-depleting potential
(CFC-free).

The stainless steel test space is wel-

ded vapour-tight.

Its environmentally friendly insulation

free of asbestos and CFC guarantees
the best possible insulation values
and, hence, the lowest possible ope-
rating costs.

The door latch ensures an optimum

closing pressure while ensuring pro-
tection against excess pressure at
the same time.

The large observation window which

is available as an option allows an
optimum view of the test space and
it is equipped with multiple glazing
and heated in order to prevent the
formation of condensate.

Even in the standard version of the

equipment all sizes are equipped
with two standard ports (Ø 50 and
125 mm). These are located on the
left and on the right side of the test
chamber and can be used for inser-
ting measurement and control
cables, other supply connections or
additional equipment.

Moreover, the test chambers are

equipped with an adjustable safety
cut-out against high and low tempe-
ratures (test specimen protection
with separate sensor) according to
EN 60519-2 (1993). Any alarm is
issued visually as well as acoustically.
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Operation …

Control and program control with the digital measurement and

control system
Computer Integrated Control
Our test chambers are equipped
with an integrated industrial compu-
ter system with a 12’’ TFT-colour
touch screen display to facilitate
operation, monitoring and documen-
tation. The Windows S!Mcontrol*
software package provides maxi-
mum user comfort, transforming
the test chamber into a communica-
tions wizard.
Simulation programs and test results
are saved on the hard disk and can
be exchanged via Ethernet or USB
interface or they can be printed out
on a USB printer.
Complete test information is at the
user’s fingertips, and the function of
the unit is explained in an easily
understandable manner on the inte-
grated process visualisation system.
The interaction between compres-
sors, heating systems and valves is
clearly illustrated.
Programming of tests is realised
with a graphic editor. The programs
are administrated on the hard disk.
In addition to the colour touch screen
display, the CONTROLPAD* installed
in the door provides information
regarding the current temperature
and relative humidity in the unit. Its
functions keys are available for di-
rect switching on and off of testing
and of the test chamber lighting. It
has an alarm display and an acoustic
alarm. The diagnosis system is
activated on the touch screen dis-
play at the touch of a button. Operating mode display
The software is available in several
languages. unit on site via internet or mobile Operation is the same on the unit or
telephone and to analyse the pro- on the network and there is full
Control is governed by the 32-bit I/O
blem. The online link provides our access to all simulation programs
system S!MPAC* with integrated soft
experts with all the data they require and saved archives.
PLC. A web server can place test and
in order to support the service tech-
diagnosis information on the internet
nician optimally on site.
via Ethernet if desired. Networking
If the unit is connected to the net-
The units are compatible with the
work, it can be reached and even
Online-Service S!MPATI* software package and can
controlled at almost any place in the
be integrated into their networking
In addition to the integrated mainte- world. To that end, network access
environment. (data logging operation
nance function, the units have an to the file system of the unit on the
in S!MPATI*).
online service function, enabling our intranet is sufficient or, after autho-
specialists from headquarters to risation clearance, on the internet
establish an online data link to the itself.

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 … and documentation

Special features …

Technical data
Industrial PC
Windows XP Embedded
Colour touch screen display
800 x 600 pixels

Interfaces
Ethernet 100/10 megabits
RS 232 C
USB for stick or printer Program editor

Customers inputs/ outputs

4 potential-free outputs for test
specimen control
4 inputs (24 V DC)

Options
Additional measurement
equipment
Pt100 (8 or 16 pieces)
Analog inputs 0-10 V, 4-20 mA
(8 or 16 pieces) Graphic evaluation

Analog outputs 0-10 V

(6-12 pieces)
Interface RS 232/485 or
RS 232/IEEE 488
Interface RS 485/422

PC software
S!MPATI* software package for
networking and evaluation of
the test results

USB stick
For external saving of programs
and measurement data
Adapter for integration into
WLAN (optionally RS 485)

Process visualisation

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Equipment …

Standard version Options

12’’ TFT-colour touch screen dis- Large observation window with Reinforced test chamber floor up
play for convenient entering of lighting to 150 kg
fixed values and programs with
S!MPATI* software package for Floor for heavy loads up to 500
graphic representation of the tar-
Windows XP kg (only available as of 600 l)
get and actual values, runtime, etc.
Printer with USB interface Flat notches or notches for the
Controlpad* for displaying of
fixed placement of connected
temperature values, lighting, start/ Water-cooled version for cooling
test specimens
stop, etc. on the front panel of tower, chilled water or mains
the device water Ports in the area of the roof
Auto-adaptive control system Mobile installation by means of
moveable version Additional equipment for WK3
Psychrometric humidity measure-
series of models
ment with automatically wetted, Speed-controllable fan in order
self-cleaning sensor to vary the circulating air volume Dewpoint extension in climate
flow working range up to -12 °C with
Protection against condensation
dehumidifier coil
on test specimen Fresh air purge facility in order to
keep the air in the test chamber Capacitive humidity measure-
Refrigeration unit, air-cooled
clean ment
Ports Ø 50 mm and 125 mm in
Shelves for optimum use of the Pressure-resistant deminerali-
the left and right side panel
test space sation cartridge
Safety cut-out against high and
Ports Ø 50, 80 and 125 mm for Dewpoint extension up to -12 °C
low temperatures (protection of
connection of the test specimens controlled as well as up to -30 °C
test specimen as per EN 60519-2
uncontrolled with compressed air
(1993) adjustable, with separate Temperature measurement on
dryer
sensor the test specimen
Special equipment accessories
Insertion rack Other voltages and frequencies
tailored according your
Adjustable and vibration ab- Calibration in deviation to the demand
sorbing feet standard
4 potential-free outputs Independent capacitive humidity
sensor (temperature and humi-
4 inputs (24 V DC)
dity measurement) on a terminal
Serial interface RS 232 C 0-10 V
Ethernet and USB interface Door hinged on right side
Potential-free contact for speci- Additional calibration
men disconnection (WKD – Factory Calibration and
DKD – German Calibration Service)
2 temperature values are cali-
brated (+23 °C and +80 °C)

Additional equipment for WK3

series
Humidity calculator and an inte-
grated limit value monitoring
system for humidity
Large water container, easily
accessible
Automatic feeding in of additional
water without interruption of
operation
Display of the humidity values at
the Controlpad*
Humidity bath flushing for
cleaning of the humidifier water
2 climate values are calibrated The excellent features are
(23 °C/50% r.h. and 95 °C/50% r.h.) shown at a glance on page 3.
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 … and technical data

WT3 series of models and WK3 series of models

Type WT/WK 180/ 180/ 340/ 340/ 600/ 600/ 1000/ 1000/ 1500/ 1500/
40 70 40 70 40 70 40 70 40 70
Test space contents Litre 190 190 335 335 600 600 990 990 1540 1540
Test space dimensions Height approx. mm 750 750 750 750 950 950 950 950 950 950
Width approx. mm 580/ 580/ 580/ 580/ 800/ 800/ 1100/ 1100/ 1100/ 1100/
5407) 5407) 5407) 5407) 7607) 7607) 10607) 10607) 10607) 10607)
Depth approx. mm 450 450 765 765 800 800 950 950 1475 1475
Outside dimensions Height approx. mm 1775 1775 1775 1775 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995
Width approx. mm 780 780 780 780 1000 1000 1300 1300 1300 1300
Width4) approx. mm 870 870 870 870 1090 1090 1390 1390 1390 1390
Depth2) approx. mm 1385 1385 1700 1700 1760 1760 1955 1955 2480 2480
Depth3) approx. mm 1585 1585 1900 1900 1960 1960 2155 2155 2680 2680

Performance for temperature tests

Maximum temperature °C +180 +180 +180 +180 +180 +180 +180 +180 +180 +180
Minimum temperature °C -42 -72 -42 -72 -45 -75 -45 -75 -45 -75
Temperature changing rate cooling K/min6+8) 4,0 3,0 4,0 3,0 3,0 2,5 3,0 2,5 2,5 2,3
Temperature changing rate heating K/min6+8) 4,0 4,0 3,2 3,2 4,0 4,0 4,0 4,0 3,5 3,5
Temperature changing rate linear K/min5+6) 1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0
Maximum heat compensation W 6) 2800 1500 2800 1500 2500 2500 4500 3000 4200 3000
Temperature fluctuation K 8) ±0.1 to ±0.5 in time, ±0.5 to ±1.5 spatial
Calibration values +23 °C and +80 °C

Performance for climate tests only WK3

Temperature range °C +10 to +95
Dewpoint temperature range °C +4 to 94 °C {up to -3 °C} 9) {up to -12 °C}10)
Humidity range % r.F. 10 to 98
Humidity fluctuation % r.F. ±1 to 3 in time
Temperature fluctuation K 8) ±0.1 to ±0.3 in time, ±0.5 to 1.0 spatial
Maximum heat compensation W 6+12) 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500
Calibration values +23 °C/ 50 % r.h. and +95 °C/ 50% r.h.

Electrical connection 3/N/PE AC, 400 V ±10 %, 50 Hz 11)

CEE connector, 16 A CEE connector, 32 A
Type of protection, electrical parts, max. IP 54
Electrical connection approx. kW 4,1 5,5 4,1 5,5 7,8 9,1 11,5 13,8 11,5 13,8
Max. current consumption approx. A 12,5 14 12,5 14 15 19 22 29 22 29
Sound pressure level13) approx. dB(A) 56 57 56 57 61 62 62 63 62 63
Condenser optionally air-cooled/ Water-cooled
Weight kg 425 460 490 500 600 675 840 910 920 995

Permissible ambient conditions from +10 to +35 °C and max. relative air humidity of 75 % r.h. We reserve the right to make any technical alterations.
1) The external dimensions can be reduced by dismantling components Some equipment photos show chambers with optional
2) Without PC colour touch screen display accessories.
3) Total depth of the test unit
4) With door latch and hinge
5) Between +125 °C and -25 °C for the models …/ 40 and +125 °C and -40 °C for the models …/ 70
6) The performance data refer to +25 °C ambient temperature, 400 V nominal voltage, without specimen,
with additional equipment and heat compensation, with water cooling at a flow temperature of 28 °C
7) Width between the shelf supports
8) According to IEC 600 68-3-5, in temperature range from +180 to –40/-70 °C
9) Intermittent operation
10) Dewpoint extension as an option
11) Other voltages and frequencies as an option
12) In the range from +25 °C to 95 °C and <90 % r.h.
13) free field measurement 1 m from the front

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The standards – we have the proven solution

IEC 68-2-38 Test Z/AD, Fig. 2a

Relative humidity in %

100
90
80 Relative

TA02IEC
70 humidity
not
60
defined

a b c d e f g
70
60
* *
the test chamber in °C

50
Air temperature in

40
30
20 1,5 1,5
* *
10 2,5 2,5
* 1,52,5 1,5
2,5
0
-10
Time in
* * hours

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
*Time tolerances at these points ±5 min.

DIN IEC 68-2-30 Test Db,

Version 1 (humid heat, cyclic)
End of the temperature rise
Relative humidity in %

Start of temperature decrease

TA01IEC

100 96 %
90 95 % 95 %
90 %
80
15 min 15 min 15 min 15 min
70
60

time
Upper
temperature +2 ºC
+40 oder +55
Upper
temperature -2 ºC
the test chamber in °C

+28 °C
+25
Air temperature in

1
± /2 h 11/2 h +22 °C

3h 3h

12 ±1/2 h 6h

24 h

DIN IEC 68-2-14 Test Nb

(Temperature change with defined rate,
one-chamber method)

TB
the test chamber

t1
Temperature in

A Time t

t1
TA03IEC

TA
1st cycle 2nd cycle

TA = lower temperature
TB = upper temperature
A = beginning of first cycle
t1 = dwell time

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New ... M.C.S. … variable sizes

Walk-in temperature and climate chambers

Temperature and climate test chambers

of modular construction, series M.C.S.
The walk-in temperature and climate Thus, the installation time on site is
chambers of the WT/WK series were reduced considerably.
specially developed for large test
objects. Depending on the customers require-
ments, we can configure the complete
The test chamber is available in 5 system. For configuration purposes,
standardized sizes (8, 12, 16, 21, we simply require the following data:
28 m3). The machine unit comprises
a fan, refrigeration unit, humidifica- Desired mode of operation
tion and heating equipment, switch (temperature or climate tests)
cabinet and system control. Desired cooling or heating rate
Desired test chamber size
It is completely pre-assembled and
tested at the Weiss factory and Special ranges and sizes are possi-
connected to the installed cel on site. ble on request. Please contact us.
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Test Technology for Professionals. Test the best …

A complete line of systems for tem-

perature and climate testing is avail-
able offering test space volumes
ranging from approx. 34 l to 2160 l,
working ranges from -75 … +180 °C
and from 10 … 98 % r.h.
We also offer an extensive line of
field-proven test systems specially
for simulating exposure to weather,
temperature shock, corrosion and
long-time tests for application in re-
search, development, quality control
and production.

Of course, Weiss Umwelttechnik – as

one of the leading producers of
environmental simulation systems
world-wide – offers the entire spec-
trum of high-tech test systems star-
ting from a series of cost-effective
test systems up to customised walk
in chambers and in-line systems as
per customer specifications.

If it’s know-how, service and relia-

bility that you are looking for –
contact Weiss Umwelttechnik.

Further information, offices in Ger-

many, subsidiaries and represen-
tatives worldwide are available at

www.weiss.info
D-Nr. KP 3.17/BJ11062

Weiss Umwelttechnik GmbH

Simulationsanlagen Messtechnik
35447 Reiskirchen-Lindenstruth / Germany • Greizer Str. 41–49
Telefon (0 64 08) 84-0 • Telefax (0 64 08) 84-87 10
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