Sentek Dynamics’ THV Series environmental test systems offer a complete solution for product development and reliability improvement.
This combined testing method, also known as The Department of Defense’s AGREE (Advisor Group on Reliability of Electronic Equipment) method of testing, combines three testing environments (temperature, humidity and vibration) in one chamber. Sentek Dynamics’ THV Series is comprised of thirteen test chambers with volumes ranging from 600 to 24,000 L, a standard and extended temperature range (-45 to +150ᴼC and -70 to +150ᴼC) and temperature change (ramp) rates of 2, 5, 10 and 15ᴼC/min. Temperature only and temperature/humidity configurations are available. The THV Series provides a quality, complete and integrated environmental test system to meet ever-changing reliability, qualification and ESS (Environmental Stress Screening) test requirements for a wide-range of industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics and medical. |  |
The Spider-101 controller by Crystal Instruments is standard with all THV Series environmental test chambers and is specifically designed for precise temperature and humidity control. The Spider-101, along with a proven Crystal Instruments’ Spider vibration controller, precisely controls all aspects of a combined temperature, humidity and vibration test regime.
The THV Series environmental test chambers are designed to work with Sentek Dynamics’ air and water-cooled ED (electrodynamic) shakers in vertical only, mono-base and multi-axis configurations, and can accommodate other manufacturer’s shakers using one of the following interfaces:
Model Selection
The following table identifies all possible configurations of chamber sizes (internal chamber volume), maximum force shaker model and maximum slip table size. The maximum force shaker model and slip table size represent the largest/highest capacity vibration system that can be combined with the listed chamber model. For more details on ED shaker specifications in general and/or the process of choosing an adequate THV chamber for specific needs.
| Chamber Model | Volume ft3 (L) | Maximum Force Shaker Model | Rated Force kN (lbf) | Maximum Slip Table Size mm (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THV-600 | 21 (600) | M2232A | 22 (4840) | 600 (23.6) |
| THV-1200 | 42 (1200) | M3240A | 32 (7040) | 800 (31.5) |
| THV-2200 | 78 (2200) | H8044A | 80 (17,600) | 1200 (47.2) |
| THV-3300 | 117 (3300) | H8044A | 80 (17,600) | 1200 (47.2) |
| THV-4500 | 159 (4500) | H10056A | 100 (22,480) | 1200 (47.2) |
| THV-6000 | 212 (6000) | H12056A | 120 (26,400) | 1500 (59.1) |
| THV-8000 | 283 (8000) | H12056A | 120 (26,400) | 1500 (59.1) |
| THV-10000 | 353 (10,000) | E30076A | 300 (66,000) | 1500 (59.1) |
| THV-12000 | 424 (12,000) | E40086A | 400 (88,000) | 1800 (70.9) |
| THV-16000 | 565 (16,000) | E40086A | 400 (88,000) | 2500 (98.4) |
| THV-18000 | 636 (18,000) | E40086A | 400 (88,000) | 2500 (98.4) |
| THV-20000 | 706 (20,000) | E40086A | 400 (88,000) | 2500 (98.4) |
| THV-24000 | 848 (24,000) | E40086A | 400 (88,000) | 2500 (98.4) |
