PRODUCT DETAIL

Get improved performance, energy savings, plus USB access

The exclusive ESPEC P-300 controller has USB and Ethernet features to make programming and data collection easier than before. The user interface uses tabs for faster access to any screen. Standard USB and optional Web Controller/Ethernet interfaces make programming and data acquisition much simpler. In addition, improved algorithms make operation faster and smoother.

USB port for upload/download of test profiles and test data

• Test programs can uploaded or downloaded from the P-300 via USB thumb drive.
• Create, edit, and store programs on a PC using the included Pattern Manager Lite software.
• Accurate, repeatable testing by uploading the same program to multiple chambers.
• Create your own back-up archive of programs, and get additional profiles from ESPEC's library.
• Retrieve and download test operation data via USB thumb drive. Data timeframe is selectable.
• For integrity, viewing test data on a PC and exporting to Excel requires included Pattern Manager Lite software.

Energy-saving operation

Invisible to the end user, the P-300 uses advanced cooling control via an electronic expansion valve, saving energy and improving temperature stability. Sophisticated future-looking algorithms make temperature ramping faster and smoother. These high-end features are unique to ESPEC. Additional improvements in refrigeration and heater operation will make the next generation of ESPEC chambers the most energy efficient ever.

Additional capabilities

• Store up to forty programs, as well as three different constant-mode set-ups.
• Multilingual display in English, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean.
• Alarm diagnostics and history, plus a ‘back trace’ feature for troubleshooting.
• Three programmable timers allow the user to set reminders for maintenance or other actions.
• Energy saving by using only one compressor when testing above -10°C (for cascade refrigeration models).
• Optional Ethernet/browser-based Web Controller access can also be used to upload and download programs, as well as data.
• Optional Product Temperature Control allows faster ramping to the desired conditions on the sample.
• Computer interface options for specialized programs: RS-232/serial or GP-IB.

Display	Color touch-screen, 6.5 inch diagonal, 640x480 resolution Multilingual display in English, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean
Control Method	PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) plus WRTC (Window Reference Trajectory Control)
Communications	Standard: USB External Memory port Optional: RS-232, RS-485, GP-IB, Ethernet
Operating Modes (as indicated in upper left of the display)	STOP: chamber off, programmer on PGM: RUN runs selected test profile CONSTANT: runs at set value continually
Program Capacity	40 programs, 99 steps per program
Programming Capabilities	Create or copy programs Upload and download of programs via USB Copy, edit, insert, and delete steps Two nested loops to repeat steps 999 times Selectable end-of-test modes Create pause steps within programs Soak control delays timer until setpoint is reached
Additional Functions	Alarm report lists last 1000 alarms and time occurred Time signal relay control (with naming capability) High/low limit alarm functions Audible alarm with on-screen explanation Selectable restart modes after power failure Automatic start and stop functions Keylock protection and configuration lock-out Service guide and help screens Three settable reminder alarms for PM Running time meter is integral RoHS directive lead-free compliant
Pattern Manager Lite Software	Allows creation, editing, and archive storage of test profiles on a PC Test profiles may be uploaded and downloaded to P-300 Allows viewing and graphing of chamber operation data downloaded via USB Operation data may be exported to CSV for use with Excel or other programs