Optional facilities required for some CCT test standards
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| ● Standard salt spray chambers ● Premium salt spray chambers ● Cyclic corrosion test chambers ●Atmosfär chambers F Factory fitted only A Available separately □ Available in a variety of sizes/ configurations – further details available on request. ◆ Accessories separate to the chamber, require their own space and require connection to the chamber and/or other external services. Details available upon request. |
For testing to Renault D17 2028 (ECC-1) Control at ambient Control to 0°C/32°F Contol to -20°C/-4°F Control to -40°C/-40°F |
ACC01/see below ● F ◆ ACC01/1 ACC01/2 ACC01/3 ACC01/4 |
A kit of all necessary items to equip the chamber for compliance with ECC-1. Includes options ACC80/2 and ACC90/2 Includes options ACC112/2 and ACC112/INT/2 Includes options ACC29/3 (-20°C/-4°F option) and ACC29/INT/2 Includes options ACC29/4 (-40°C/-40°F option) and ACC29/INT/2 |
Only suitable for the 1000 Ltr chamber as approved by Renault. Not suitable for use with option ACC46. This option dissipates heat which will need to be accounted for on installation. |
| Interface for ACC90 | ACC80/see below ● F ACC80/1 ACC80/2 ACC80/3 ACC80/4 ACC80/5 |
Pre-equips the chamber for connection to an ACC90 dehumidification unit (available separately). For 450 Ltr chamber For 1000 Ltr chamber For 1300 Ltr chamber For 2000 Ltr chamber For 2600 Ltr chamber |
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| To extend the range of humidity control (only) below ambient |
ACC90/see below ● A ◆ ACC90/1 ACC90/2 ACC90/3 |
Delivers dehumidified air to enable humidity control at, or just below ambient conditions, Refer to graph on page 6. For 450 Ltr chamber For 1000/1300 Ltr chambers For 2000/2600 Ltr chambers |
Requires the chamber to be pre-equipped with option ACC80. | |
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Interface for ACC112 | ACC112/INT/see below ● F ACC112/INT/1 ACC112/INT/2 ACC112/INT/3 ACC112/INT/4 ACC112/INT/5 |
Pre-equips the chamber for connection to an ACC112 mididehumidification unit (available separately). For 450 Ltr chamber For 1000 Ltr chamber For 1300 Ltr chamber For 2000 Ltr chamber For 2600 Ltr chamber |
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| To extend the range of humidity and temperature control below ambient |
ACC112/see below ● A ◆ ACC112/1 ACC112/2 ACC112/3 |
A freestanding, mid-size, air conditioning unit, to enable controlled climates to be created within the chamber below the ambient conditions of the room in which it is located. Refer to graph on page 6. For 450 Ltr chamber For 1000/1300 Ltr chambers For 2000/2600 Ltr chambers |
This option dissipates heat which will need to be accounted for on installation. All versions require the chamber to be preequipped with option ACC112/INT. |
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Interface for ACC29 | ACC29/INT/see below ● F ACC29/INT/1 ACC29/INT/2 ACC29/INT/3 ACC29/INT/4 ACC29/INT/5 |
Pre-equips the chamber for connection to an ACC29 air conditioning unit (available separately). For 450 Ltr chamber For 1000 Ltr chamber For 1300 Ltr chamber For 2000 Ltr chamber For 2600 Ltr chamber |
Chambers equipped with this option are not fitted with canopy windows. |
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To extend the range of humidity and temperature control below freezing |
ACC29/see below ● A ◆ ACC29/1 ACC29/2 ACC29/3 ACC29/4 ACC29/5 ACC29/6 |
A freestanding air conditioning unit to extend the range of humidity and temperature control. Refer to graph on page 6. For 450 Ltr chamber to -20°C/-4°F For 450 Ltr chamber to -40°C/-40°F For 1000 - 1300 Ltr chambers to -20°C/-4°F For 1000 - 1300 Ltr chambers to -40°C/-40°F For 2000 - 2600 Ltr chambers to -20°C/-4°F For 2000 - 2600 Ltr chambers to -40°C/-40°F |
Refer to graph on page 6. This option dissipates heat which will need to be accounted for on installation. All versions require the chamber to be preequipped with option: ACC29/INT. |
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For test to SAEJ2334 and some GM tests |
ACC30 □ ● F ◆ |
High level nozzles which spray salt water directly down onto the test samples under programmable control. A separate reservoir holds the salt water to be sprayed, at ambient temperature. | |
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ACC32 □ ● ● F ◆ |
Provides high humidity conditions (95 -100% RH) by spraying water as a fog. Includes an additional reservoir for the water to be sprayed, fog atomizer(s) and associated equipment. |
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Interface for ACC34 | ACC34/INT □ ● F |
Pre-equips the chamber for connection to an ACC34 liquid immersion facility (available separately). | Not suitable for use with option ACC46 or ACC10/110. |
| For tests requiring liquid immersion |
ACC34 □ ● A ◆ |
For automatically immersing test samples held at low level inside the chamber with salt water heated to a user adjustable temperature up to +50°C/+122°F. |
Requires the chamber to be preequipped with option: ACC34/INT. | |
| For tests requiring wall wash | ACC42 □ ● ● F |
Comprises of a water spray rig to automatically wash the internal walls of the chamber with water. Both wash time and duration are user programmable. |
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For testing to ASTM G85 annex A4 | ACC46 □ ● ● F |
Designed to meet the requirements of ASTM G85 annex A4, this optional accessory comprises of a chamber-mounted dispersion tube, through which SO2 gas is introduced, at a user adjustable rate and for a programmable duration. |
User must provide SO2 gas cylinder and connector. Not suitable for use with: ACC01, ACC10, ACC20, ACC34/INT and ACC92. |
| For tests requiring different salt spray solutions |
ACC86 □ ● ● F ◆ |
Enables different salt spray climates to be created which can be individually programmed to occur within any test program. | Additional salt solution reservoirs, atomizers etc, are included. |
Optional accessories providing external services
| Accessory | Product code | Description | Notes | |
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Additional salt solution reservoir | ACC02/ see below ● ● ● ● A ◆ ACC02/1 ACC02/2 ACC02/3 |
Translucent with graduated scale for viewing contents, hinging lid for filling & cleaning, mounted on castors. For 80 Ltr/21 US gal capacity model For 115 Ltr/30 US gal capacity model For 160 Ltr/42 US gal capacity model |
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Air compressor | ACC04 ● ● ● ● A ◆ |
Provides continuous supply of oil free compressed air to enable functioning without connection to a local compressed air supply. | |
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Deionizer | ACC06/ see below ● ● ● ● A ◆ ACC06/1 ACC06/2 ACC06/3 |
Provides high purity water for topping up chamber air saturator, humidity system and for making up salt solution. For small model For medium model For large model |
Must be regenerated or replaced when exhausted. |
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Waste water trough | ACC20 ● ● ● ● F ◆ |
Where a local floor level drain is unavailable ACC20 provides a tank into which the chamber drain outlet is terminated. When full, waste water is automatically pumped to a remote drain located up to 10m/32ft horizontally & 3m/10ft vertically. |
Not suitable for use with option ACC46. |
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Trolley | ACC24 ● ● A ◆ |
Converts the bench standing 120 Ltr size chamber to floor standing. Mounted on lockable castors. There is space underneath for 1 x ACC02/80 reservoir (available separately). | For use with120 Ltr size chamber only. |
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Exhaust salt scrubber | ACC92/ see below ● ● ● ● A ◆ ACC92/1 ACC92/2 ACC92/3 ACC92/4 |
Removes the majority of highly corrosive salt fog from the chamber exhaust where it is not possible to vent this outside the building. Non-recirculating - total loss of water used to condense the salt fog - for salt spray chambers. Non-recirculating - total loss of water used to condense the salt fog - for CCT chambers. Recirculating - reuses some of the water used to condense the salt fog, to minimize waste - for salt spray chambers. Recirculating - reuses some of the water used to condense the salt fog, to minimize waste - for CCT chambers. |
Not suitable for use with option ACC46. |
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Air agitation of salt solution | ACC96 ● ● ● ● A ◆ |
Uses compressed air bubbles to aid dissolving salt within the salt solution reservoir to create a thoroughly mixed salt solution. | Not available for 120 Ltr models. |
Optional accessories that provide data measurement and recording
| Accessory | Ascott ref. | Description | Notes | |
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| Hand held pH meter | ACC11 ● ● ● ● A |
Digital pH meter, for measuring the pH of salt solution fallout over range 0-14 pH with a resolution of 0.01 pH. |
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Hand held temperature & humidity probe |
ACC28 ● ● ● ● A |
A hand-held thermo-hygrometer for checking the chamber temperature and humidity. Range: -40 to +85°C & 0 to 100% RH. |
Requires any size entry port (see ACC10). |
| Re-transmission of temperature & humidity signals |
ACC36 ● ● ● F |
Re-transmission of chamber temperature & humidity as 2 x 0-10VDC signals via external socket. For remote data logging. |
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Paperless type chart recorder | ACC40/ see below ● ● ● F ACC40/1 ACC40/2 |
Paperless chart recorder, coupled to a temperature and humidity sensor, for recording the chamber conditions. Data can be stored on integral USB drive and/or downloaded to a computer running appropriate software (see option ACC41). For 2 pen type For 12 pen type |
Recorder is free-standing for 120 Ltrchambers, & chamber mounted for other models. |
| Software for paperless chart recorder ACC40 |
ACC41 ● ● ●A |
Software for paperless chart recorder (separate option ACC40). Enables monitoring and graphical storage of chamber temperature and humidity profiles. |
Requires a suitable computer. | |
| Temperature data logger | ACC50 ● ● ● ● F |
A battery powered, chamber mounted temperature data logger. Continuously records chamber air temperature. Logs can be downloaded to a computer with appropriate software (provided). |
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| Temperature & humidity data logger |
ACC52 ● ● ● ● A |
A hand-held data logger for monitoring chamber temperature and humidity using a combined temperature/humidity sensor. |
Requires any size entry port (see ACC10). | |
| Salt solution reservoir low level alarm |
ACC70 ● ● ● ● F |
Operates if the salt solution level falls below requirement for approximately18 hours testing at 1-2ml/hour fall-out rates. Sounds audible alarm and displays warning message. |
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Hand-held salinity refractometer |
ACC100 ● ● ● ● A |
A drop of the salt solution is placed on the viewing window, and its salinity read against a scale, graduated in % sodium chloride, to give an accurate reading in the range 0 to 28%. | |
| Salt solution consumption sensor |
ACC102 ● ● ● ● F |
A liquid flow sensor to measure the flow of salt solution from the reservoir to the atomizer. Displays as instantaneous consumption in ml per min and total consumption in ml. | ||
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Fallout measuring kit | ACC108 ● ● ● ● A |
Comprises of 4 x 100ml measuring cylinders and 4 x 100mm funnels, for manually collecting and measuring salt spray fall-out inside the chamber, during salt spray testing. |
Optional accessories providing automation
| Accessory | Product code | Description | Notes | |
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| SIM card connectivity | ACC114 ● ● ● F |
A SIM card reader, integrated into the chamber. Can be configured to send SMS messages to user nominated cellular phones, when specified alarm conditions arise. | Excludes SIM card which user must procure and fit locally. | |
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Electronic Catchpots® | ACC116 ● ● ● A |
Electronic Catchpots to collect and measure fall-out when salt spray testing. Can be displayed as a passive fall-out rate (ml/hour) or configured to control the salt spray delivery system automatically. Maximum per chamber : two for 120 to 1300L chambers and four for 2000 & 2600L chambers. |
To be ordered singularly |
| Automatic salt dosing brine reservoir |
ACC118 ● ● ● ● A ◆ |
For continuously and automatically generating brine (salt solution) to a specified concentration (0.5 to 5.0%), for use in salt spray testing. | ||
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Logging software | ACC120 ● ● ● A |
When loaded on a suitable ‘Class C’ network connected computer, this allows logging of chamber variables, such as temperature and humidity, and editing of chamber programs. | Must be installed on a suitable computer (not supplied). |
Optional accessories that are additional chamber fittings
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Entry ports | ACC10/ see below ● ● ● ● F ACC10/1 ACC10/2 |
Sealable entry port through the chamber’s left hand wall to enable the connection of external equipment. 35mm/1.37" diameter 110mm/4.33" diameter (see notes) |
Not suitable for ACC46. ACC10/2 is not suitable for 120 Ltr or Atmosfär chambers or ACC34/INT. |
| Variable angle slotted sample racks |
ACC14 □ ● ● ● ● A |
Accommodates variable thickness test panels up to 6mm/0.25” thick. Adjustable angles from vertical to 20° from vertical dependant on panel thickness) . |
Variable angle slotted sample racks are not available for 120 Ltr chambers |
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Mesh type racking | ACC15 □ ● ● ● ● A |
Removable mesh type racking for testing small components. Locates on the shelf supports inside the chamber. | Lower level racks are not available for 120 Ltr chambers |
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Fixed angle slotted sample racks |
ACC16 □ ● ● ● ● A |
Each slot is 3mm/1/8” wide and a fixed angle of 15 degrees from vertical. Typically used for testing standard panels/coupons. | Lower level racks are not available for 120 Ltr chambers |
| Rod type sample racks | ACC17 □ ● ● ● ● A |
For suspending small test samples hung beneath, or supporting larger test samples placed on top. | Lower level racks are not available for 120 Ltr chambers | |
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Spiked type sample racks | ACC18 □ ● ● ● ● A |
For suspending test samples from the 10mm/0.4" dia x 55mm/2" long spikes, equally spaced on both sides of the rack. |
Lower level racks are not available for 120 Ltr chambers |
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Reinforced false floor | ACC19 □ ● ● ● ● A |
Removable reinforced false floor, providing a horizontal platform over the chamber base for supporting large/heavy test samples. | Note: only fits Atmosfär chambers if air collection duct is removed. |
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Interior illumination | ACC26 □ ● ● ● F |
Illuminates the chamber interior when a control panel push-button is pressed. | Not suitable for use with ACC29/INT. |
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Manual filling air saturator | ACC66 ● ● ● ● F |
Enables air saturator to be manually filled and periodically topped up with water by hand as an alternative to the automatic fill and top up provided as standard. | Note: adds 75mm/3” to chamber external width. |
| Insulated window cover | ACC82 □ ● ● ● A |
Removable insulated cover shaped to match the window aperture. Reduces condensation on the inside of the window during testing and improves thermal efficiency. |
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| Compressed air coupling | ACC94 ● ● ● ● F |
A control panel mounted, quick release coupling for connection of an air pressure gauge (not supplied) for checking/calibrating the chamber’s air pressure gauge. | ||
| Atomizer airflow optimizer | ACC106 ● ● ● ● A |
An airflow anemometer with adaptor, to enable the chamber atomizer airflow to be checked and optimized. | ||
| Vertically operating canopy | ACC110 □ ● ● ● ● F |
Special design of canopy opens to a vertical position enabling access from above (e.g. by hoist) for large and/or heavy test samples. |
Optional service and spares kits
| Accessory | Product code | Description | Notes | |
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| 1 year consumables spares kit | ACC12/1 ● ● ● ● A |
A kit of consumables sufficient for up to 1 year.. | ||
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3 year chamber service & spares kit |
ACC12/2 ● ● ● ● A |
Initial kit of spare parts for servicing & maintaining the chamber for up to 3 years from its first use, or its last service. | |
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6 year chamber service & spares kit | ACC12/3 ● ● ● ● A |
A comprehensive kit for servicing and maintaining the chamber for up to 6 years from its first use, or its last service. |