Recirculating Chiller Requirements
The TIM Testers require a recirculating chiller for coolant flow with sufficient temperature stability and flow rate for optimal test results.
Recommended Chiller Specifications
- Flow Rate: 2.0 gal/min (8 liter/min) positive displacement pump
- Typical pressure: 60 psi (340 kPa)
- Temperature Control Stability: +/- 0.1°C @ min. 500W (TIM 1300) or min. 800W (TIM 1400)
- Set Point Range (minimum): 10°C - 35°C
Any chiller that fits these technical requirements can be used. Although, a chiller that is controllable via a serial communication port is most convenient. WinTIM software uses the serial control link to turn the chiller ON/OFF and to change the chiller setpoints. When using a chiller that is not equipped with serial control capability, WinTIM displays screen-prompts for the operator to perform these ON/OFF and setpoint changes manually. Although WinTIM minimizes the need for chiller setpoint changes when testing to the ASTM 5470 sample average-temperature of 50°C some level of inconvenience will be experienced under manual chiller control depending on the test specifications selected.
WinTIM software supports serial-equipped Thermo-Fisher, Lytron, and PolyScience chillers with serial command tables that are embedded in WinTIM software. The following chillers all provide these serial control features and are recommended:
Thermo-Fisher Scientific Chillers
100-115VAC, 50/60 Hz | TF9 B A 100-115/GL P1 IPR DCOM |
200-230VAC, 50/60 Hz | TF9 B A 200-230/GL P1 IPR DCOM |
Lytron Chillers
115VAC, 60 Hz | RC006-GO3-BE-3 |
230VAC, 50 Hz | RC006-HO3-BE-3 |
230VAC, 60 Hz | RC006-JO3-BE-3 |
PolyScience Chillers
100-115VAC, 50/60 Hz | CA03A1P1-41AA1N |
200-230VAC, 50/60 Hz | CA03A2P1-41AA1N |
Ordering Information
These chillers can be ordered directly from Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Lytron Inc., or PolyScience.