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Tenney TJR User Manual

Tenney TJR
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TENNEY ENVIRONMENTAL
Tenney Junior Test Chambers: Models TJR and TUJR, W942, or WF4
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Tenney Junior
Environmental Test Chamber
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Model No. TJR, Serial No. 3xxxx
Chamber Type: Temperature
Controller: Watlow 942
CHAMBER OPTIONS
G TempGard IV - Watlow 93 G GN2 Purge
G Boost Heat - Watlow 147 G Data Communications
G LN2 Boost Cooling G LinkTenn32 Software
G CO2 Boost Cooling G Chart Recorder
G Dry Air Purge G Alternate Controller - Watlow F4
TPS - Thermal Product Solutions
2121 Reach Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-326-1770 Fax: 570-326-7304
Rev. 04/30/04
The Tenney Junior Family
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
www.atecorp.com 800-404-ATEC (2832)
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Tenney TJR Specifications

General IconGeneral
ControllerWatlow F4T
Stability±0.3°C
Uniformity±1.0°C
Humidity Range95% RH
Power Supply60Hz

Summary

1.0 Company Information & Assistance

2.0 Safety Warnings & Symbols

3.0 Product Specifications & Overview

4.0 Drawings, Information, and Vendor Instruction Listings

5.0 Installation Instructions

5.1 Delivery and Uncrating of Unit

Procedure for inspecting and safely uncrating the chamber upon receipt.

5.2 Location and Installation of Unit

Guidelines for selecting a suitable location and performing the initial installation of the chamber.

5.3 Air Supply Connection (For Optional Equipment)

Details the connection requirements for the Dry Air Purge System's compressed air supply.

5.4 GN2 Connection (For Optional Equipment)

Specifies the connection requirements for the GN2 Purge System's gaseous nitrogen supply.

5.5 LN2 Connection (For Optional Equipment)

Outlines the connection requirements for the LN2 Boost Cooling System's liquid nitrogen supply.

5.6 CO2 Connection (For Optional Equipment)

Details the connection requirements for the CO2 Boost Cooling System's liquid carbon dioxide supply.

5.7 Electrical Specifications

Provides the electrical power requirements and specifications for the chamber.

5.8 Power Connection

Explains the procedure for safely connecting the chamber to the power supply.

5.9 Application of Power

Details the steps for safely energizing the equipment and performing initial checks.

5.10 Operating With an Active Heat Load

Describes how to operate the chamber when an internal heat load is present (TempGard IV option).

6.0 Air Circulation System

7.0 Temperature Control

7.1 Controller Features

Describes the features of the Watlow 942 and Watlow F4S temperature controllers.

7.2 Watlow 942 Control Functions

Details the specific operational functions and logic of the Watlow 942 controller.

7.3 Watlow F4 Control Functions (Alternate Controller)

Explains the control functions for the alternate Watlow F4 controller.

8.0 Heating Description

9.0 Chamber Overtemperature Protection

9.1 Overview

Introduces the thermal cutoff device for overtemperature protection.

9.2 Thermal Cutoff Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the thermal cutoff device.

10.0 Cascade Refrigeration System

11.0 Alarm and Shutdown Circuit - TempGard IV (Optional)

11.1 System Description

Provides an overview of the TempGard IV alarm and shutdown circuit.

11.2 Special Hookup of TempGard IV for Model TJR ONLY

Details the specific wiring hookup for the TempGard IV on Model TJR.

11.3 Circuit Operation

Explains the operational logic and sequence of the TempGard IV circuit.

11.4 TempGard IV Alarm Setpoint Entry

Guides on setting low and high temperature alarm setpoints for the TempGard IV.

12.0 Boost Heat (Optional)

13.0 Dry Air Purge System (Optional)

14.0 GN2 Purge Air System (Optional)

15.0 LN2 Boost Cooling System (Optional)

16.0 CO2 Boost Cooling System (Optional)

17.0 LinkTenn32 SOFTWARE (Optional)

18.0 Chart Recorder (Optional)

19.0 Sequence of Operation

20.0 Preventative Maintenance

20.1 General Maintenance

Covers general maintenance checks for air-cooled and water-cooled systems, door gasket, and fans.

21.0 Servicing Cascade Refrigeration Systems

History

Briefly describes the historical development of cascade refrigeration systems.

How It Works

Explains the fundamental principles of operation for capillary tube cascade systems.

High Stage

Describes the components and function of the high stage refrigeration system.

Low Stage

Details the components and operation of the low stage refrigeration system.

Cascade Condenser

Explains the role and design of the cascade condenser.

De - Superheater (only on 1HP units)

Describes the function of the de-superheater in the high stage system.

Evaporator Coil

Explains the function of the evaporator coil in the low stage system.

Capillary Tube

Defines the capillary tube's role in metering refrigerant flow.

Thermostat

Describes the thermostat's function in the low stage system.

Load Limit Switch

Explains the function of the load limit switch in protecting the compressor.

Artificial Loading

Details how artificial loading protects the compressor from overheating.

Expansion Tank

Explains the purpose and function of the expansion tank.

Frosted Lines Are Typical

Describes the typical appearance of frosted lines in a cascade system.

Leak Testing

Provides methods for leak testing the refrigeration system.

Testing by Static Charge

Explains how to check system tightness using static pressure.

Evacuation

Details the process of evacuating the refrigeration system.

Charging a Low Stage

Provides specific instructions for charging the low stage of the refrigeration system.

22.0 Chamber Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM: Conditioner fan dead

Addresses issues related to the conditioner fan not operating.

PROBLEM: Insufficient Heat

Covers causes and solutions for inadequate heat output from the chamber.

PROBLEM: No Heat

Identifies reasons for a complete lack of heating functionality.

PROBLEM: Excessive Heat

Discusses scenarios where the chamber experiences overheating.

PROBLEM: Refrigeration System Dead

Addresses a complete failure of the refrigeration system.

PROBLEM: Compressor hums but will not start

Troubleshoots compressors that hum but fail to start.

PROBLEM: Repeated shorting or blowing of start capacitors

Addresses issues with start capacitors related to voltage or timing.

PROBLEM: Compressor starts, hums, runs slowly, staying on start winding

Troubleshoots compressors that run slowly or stay on the start winding.

PROBLEM: Low stage compressor will not run

Addresses failure of the low stage compressor to start or run.

PROBLEM: Low stage runs, but little or no cooling

Covers issues with the low stage producing minimal or no cooling.

PROBLEM: Compressor runs but cools inefficiently

Addresses cases where the compressor runs but cooling performance is poor.

PROBLEM: Refrigeration works long or continuously

Discusses situations where the refrigeration system runs excessively.

PROBLEM: Compressor repeatedly trips out overload protector

Troubleshoots compressors that frequently trip their overload protectors.

PROBLEM: Noisy compressors

Addresses noise issues with compressors.

PROBLEM: Noisy compressors, even with secure hold-downs

Addresses persistent noise issues with compressors even when secured.

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