ThermoCube 265
Air Cooled, Recirculating Chiller for Wide Temperature Range or High Ambient Temperature
Current Customer Applications:
- semiconductor equipment
- point-of-use temperature control
- laser
- military
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Overview
Why choose ThermoCube 265?
- For a Wide Range of Temperature Setpoints: -15 to 125 °C
- For High Ambient Temperatures: continuous operation in up to 50 °C ambient temperatures
- Reliable Refrigerant-Free Thermoelectric Technology: With lifetimes exceeding 200,000 hours, the thermoelectric modules at the core of this chiller make for ultra-high intrinsic reliability.
- Compact Size: just 12" (30 cm) on a side
- Precise Temperature Control: ThermoCube's digital PID control holds to ±0.05°C, even near ambient.
- Versatile: For use with water/glycol solutions, water/alcohol, Fluorinert, HFE or water
- Worldwide Power Compatibility, Universal Input Standard
- Energy Efficient: ThermoCube's thermoelectric modules are powered by a variable voltage power supply that provides the minimum power required to control temperature at set point, so ThermoCube only draws as much power as needed (typically <300 W AC).
- Whisper-Quiet: ThermoCube 265W runs at 63 dBA
- Virtually Vibration-Free
- Easy-to-Use controller for fixed temperature control
- Air Cooled: Does not require house or facility chilled water. Can operate in any standard room, laboratory or office.
- High Pressure Pumps Standard: ThermoCube's standard pump is capable of delivering up to 50 psi for laser diode and other high-pressure applications.
Performance
Specifications
| Operating Range: | -15 to 65 °C standard range (up to 125°C optional) | Wetted Materials: | Aluminum, plastic and stainless steel | |
| Ambient Temperature: | Continuous operation in up to 50 °C ambient | Size (L x W x H): | 12.75 x 11.0 x 12.75" (32.4 x 28 x 32.4 cm) | |
| Repeatability: | < ±0.05 °C, even near ambient | Weight: | 28 lbs. (12.7 kg) | |
| Cooling Capacity: | 265 W at 25 °C (25 °C ambient) See performance curve |
Power: | 115-230 VAC, 7A-5A, 50 or 60 Hz | |
| Modes: | Fixed setpoint, cycling | Standards: |
CE, TUV listed to CSA/UL 61010-1 |
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Noise: |
63 dBA at 3 feet |
Alarms: | TTL (temp and system failure) Dry contacts and RS-232 optional | |
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Coolant: |
50/50 Water/glycol mixture, Galden/Fluorinert, or HFE |
Warranty: | 1-2 years (pump dependent) | |
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Pumps: |
See Pump Curves under |
Configuration
The following components are included in the standard ThermoCube chiller configuration. However, we regularly work with OEM customers to develop specialized or unique ThermoCube configurations.
Capacity
| Option | Purpose | Standard Operating Temperature Range |
| 265 W | Compact, quiet recirculating liquid chiller for laser, medical, military and lab applications up to 256 W (904 BTU/hr) heat load | -15 to +65 °C (5 to 149 °F) |
Pumps
| Option | Purpose | Noise | Flow Rate | Allowed Process Coolant | MTBF (manufacturer's) | Pump Warranty |
| 1 lpm Diaphragm pump | High pressure, quiet pulse-flow pump | 35 dBa | 1 lpm @ 35 psig | Water, glycol/water, alcohol/water, DI water | 13,000 hr MTBF | 1 year* |
| 1 lpm Magnetic Drive Gear | Smooth flow, virtually vibration free, stainless steel head allows additional process fluids | 63 dBA | 1 lpm @ 35 psig | Water, glycol/water, alcohol/water, DI water, HFE, PAO, Fluorinert, Galden | 25,000 hr MTBF | 2 years |
| 2 lpm Magnetic Drive Gear | Smooth flow, virtually vibration free, stainless steel head allows additional process fluids | 65 dBA | 2 lpm @ 35 psig | Water, glycol/water, alcohol/water, DI water, HFE, PAO, Fluorinert, Galden | 25,000 hr MTBF | 2 years |
| 3 lpm Magnetic Drive Gear | Smooth flow, virtually vibration free, stainless steel head allows additional process fluids | 3 lpm @ 35 psig | Water, glycol/water, alcohol/water, DI water, HFE, PAO, Fluorinert, Galden | 25,000 hr MTBF | 2 years |
*ThermoCube chiller warranty is two years; however, diaphragm pumps only carry a one-year warranty
Fans
All fans suitable for indoor, non-condensing environments
| Option | Purpose | Noise at 1 meter |
| Standard Fan | Included in base price | 60 to 63 dBA |
Power Cords
Customer specifies power cord for their country. Ten standard cords are available at no extra charge. Universal input, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
| Options |
| United States & Canada |
| Europe |
| Japan |
| United Kingdom |
| Israel |
| Australia |
| Isreal |
| Korea |
| China (3 prong) |
| NEMA 6-15 208 US Straight |
| NEMA L6015 208 US Twist |
Plumbing Packages
For convenient hookup between the ThermoCube chiller and your system.
| Option | Description |
| 1/4" JG plumbing package | Two four-foot long EPDM insulated hoses with two 1/4" John Guest fittings |
| 1/4" CPC plumbing package | Two four-foot long EPDM insulated hoses with two 1/4" CPC adaptor fittings |
Fittings
All options are available on process coolant lines or house water lines.
| Option | purpose | Tubing Size | Manufacturer's Website | |
| John Guest | Simple, push-in fittings for plastic tubing | 1/4" | www.johnguest.com | |
| CPC | Valved fitting; for easy disconnect and reconnect (not recommended for use with centrifugal pump due to low head pressure) | 1/4" | www.colder.com | A mating fitting must match Colder Products part number PLCD16004 |
| CPC metal | Toughened version of CPC fitting, chrome-plated brass | 1/4" | www.colder.com | A mating fitting must match Colder Products part number LCD16004 |
| Swagelok | For use with stainless steel tubing, typically semiconductor applications, very durable | 1/4" | www.swagelok.com |
Other Options
| Options | Purpose | |
| Communications | R2 | RS232 interface controller, enhanced on ThermoCube as of September 2007 |
| External Liquid Filter | EF | External filter, 5 micron, Attaches to chiller externally, adds approx 6" to depth Compatible with PAO, water, glycol/water, alcohol/water, DI water |
| External Air Filter | AF | External air intake filter Mounted onto fan intake grill, adds 1/2" to width of chiller Helps eliminate hair, carpet fibers, lint, dust |
| Steel Tank | SS | Stainless steel tank and stainless steel plumbing |
| ST | Stainless steel tank and multilayer rubber hose plumbing | |
| Fixed Setpoint | PT | Preset control temperature from -5 to +65 No user input buttons on user interface Fixed single setpoint |
| Vibration Reduction | VD | Adds sound dampening material to interior of sheet metal skins Useful for ultra-sensitive SEMS and CCD applications to minimize vibration traveling into fluids |
| Dry Contact Signals | DC | Dry contact alarm signals |
| Auto-Restart | AR | Software upgrade Upon chiller power-up, unit automatically returns to control at last setpoint temperature (no operator input required) |
| Non-Standard Fluid Compatibility | ZZ | Options are automatically selected to provide compatiblity with the fluid ZZ=use one of these fluid codes FL=Fluorinert/Galden/HFE |
| Custom Engineered Special | YY | Need-specific customization. Examples include flow switches, custom software, remote temperature probe, custom pumps |