ThermoRack 300-650
Rackmount Recirculating Chillers for Laser, Analytical and Defense Applications
ThermoRack provides precise, energy efficient temperature control for wavelength stability, improved beam shape, pulse width stability, precise beam point and increased average power.
Current Customer Applications:
- laser cooling
- analytical equipment
- scanning electron microscopes
- power supply cooling
- defense or military
- semiconductor 100-150 mm plasma etch/ash tools
Overview
Why choose ThermoRack 300 to 650?
- Compact size: 21 x 19 x 7” (rack-mountable, 4U)
- Precise temperature control (±0.05 °C) even near ambient
- For use with Koolance, water/glycol mixture, ethanol water
- Very energy efficient (typically <200 W AC)
- Quiet (~63 dBA at 3 feet)
- Worldwide power compatibility, universal input standard
- Easy-to-use controller for fixed temperature control setpoint, cycling
- Air-cooled. Does not require house or facility chilled water. Can operate in any standard room, laboratory or office.
Reliable Freon-Free Thermoelectric Technology
With lifetimes exceeding 200,000 hours, the thermoelectric modules at the core of this chiller make for high intrinsic reliability.
Optimized for Modest Heat Loads
ThermoRack's 300, 400 and 650 Watt capacities are below the economical range of refrigerant-based chillers and ideal for many laser, biomedical and industrial applications.
Quiet
Because its only two moving parts are the pump and cooling fan, ThermoRack operates very quietly.
Precise Temperature Control
Because electrons transfer the heat, ThermoRack responds instantaneously to changes in load. Its digital PID temperature controller holds to ±0.05 °C, even near ambient.
Energy Efficiency
ThermoRack is very energy-efficient. Its thermoelectric modules are powered by a variable voltage power supply that provides the minimum power required to control the temperature at set point, so ThermoRack only draws as much power as needed. It is also designed to operate within the modules’ most energy-efficient range.
No Vibration
ThermoRack is virtually vibration-free when equipped with the smooth-flow magnetically coupled gear pump.
High Pressure Pumps Standard
ThermoRack's standard pump is capable of delivering up to 50 psi for laser diode and other high-pressure applications.
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Performance
Specifications
| Setpoint Range: | -5 to +50 °C standard | Pumps: | 1, 2 or 3 lpm @ 30 psi magnetically coupled gear 2 lpm @ 15 psi centrifugal |
| Ambient Range: | 0 to 40 °C standard, -10 to 70 °C ambient option available |
Wetted Materials: | Al, stainless steel and plastic or Cu, brass, plastic and stainles steel |
| Repeatability: | ±0.05 °C, even near ambient | Size (L x W x H): | 21 x 19 x 7" 19" rack-mountable EIA standard 4U |
| Cooling Capacity: | 300 to 650 W at 25 °C (23 °C ambient) See performance curves on Performance tab. |
Weight: | 42 lbs. (20 kg) |
| Modes: | Fixed setpoint, cycling | Input Power: | Universal input: 100-240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, 7A max (for 650, 200-240 VAC required) |
| Noise: | 63 dBA at 3 feet, optional smooth flow/quiet packages available) | Standards: | RoHS-compliant, CE, CSA/UL 61010-1 |
| Coolant: | Koolance, water/glycol mixtures, ethanol water | Alarms: |
TTL (temperature and system failure), fluid level |
| Coolant Fittings: | CPC, John Guest or Swagelok fittings | Communications: | Manual or RS232 standard |
| Tank Volume: | 1 liter with level sensor, front or top fill | Warranty: | 2 years |
Configuration
The ThermoRack chiller is designed to be easily customized to suit your specific needs. Possible options include cooling capacity, aluminum or copper tubing on process side, four pumps, four fittings, low orhigh temperaturecompatibility, air filters, extra quiet and RoHS compliance.
Cooling Capacity
| Option | Purpose |
| R3CU | 300 Watts @ 25 °C in 23 °C ambient air with RS232 communitcations, with interior copper tubing |
| R4CU | 400 Watts @ 25 °C in 23 °C ambient air with RS232 communitcations, with interior copper tubing |
| R6CU | 650 Watts @ 25 °C in 23 °C ambient air with RS232 communitcations, with interior copper tubing |
| R3AL | 300 Watts @ 25 °C in 23 °C ambient air with RS232 communitcations, with interior aluminum tubing |
| R4AL | 400 Watts @ 25 °C in 23 °C ambient air with RS232 communitcations, with interior aluminum tubing |
| R6AL | 650 Watts @ 25 °C in 23 °C ambient air with RS232 communitcations, with interior aluminum tubing |
| Option | Purpose | |
| Standard | 1G | 1 lpm @ 30 psig magnetic drive gear (low vibration, 25,000 hr MTBF) with stainless steel head. |
| 2G | 2 lpm @ 30 psig magnetic drive gear (low vibration, 25,000 hr MTBF). | |
| 3GXX | 3 lpm @ 30 psig magnetic drive gear (low vibration, 25,000 hr MTBF), XX denotes flow setting in lpm (15 = 1.51 lpm). | |
| 1C | 1 lpm @ 15 psig or 2 lpm @ 10 psi centrifugal (25,000 hr MTBF). | |
Power Cords
| Options |
| United States & Canada |
| Europe |
| Japan |
| United Kingdom |
| Israel |
| Australia |
| Korean |
| China (3 prong) |
| NEMA 6-15 208 US Straight |
| NEMA L6-15 208& US Twist |
Customer specifies power cord for their country. Ten standard cords are available at no extra charge. Universal input, 100 - 240VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Fittings and Options
All options are available on process coolant lines or house water lines.
| Option | Purpose | Tubing Size | Manufacturer's Website | |
| CPC | Valved fitting for easy disconnect and reconnect (not recommended for use with centrifugal pump due to low head pressure) | 1/4", 3/8" | www.colder.com | A mating fitting must match Colder Products part number PLCD16004 |
| John Guest | Simple, push-in fittings for plastic tubing | 1/4", 3/8" | www.johnguest.com | |
| 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", 3/8" | www.swagelok.com |
| Option | Purpose |
| EF | 5 micron external liquid filter ( NA R6 Models ) |
| AF | External Air intake filter |
| LT | Low Temperature (-5 to 5 °C) operation |
| HT | High Temperature (50 - 65 °C) operation |
| QP | Quiet package: variable speed fan/pump isolation |
| YY | Custom engineered special (sequential number assigned by eng). |