quality closed loop wind tunnel that

provides a convenient, accurate

system for thermally characterizing

PCBs and individual components

at elevated temperatures from

ambient to 85°C.

produces air flows up to 5 m/s (1000 ft/min). With customization, it can generate flows up

to 50 m/s (10,000 ft/min) using orifice plates (available optionally). The clear Lexan test

section lets the user view the test specimen and allows for flow visualization.

system heater to quickly warm the air to a specific temperature. The testing of boards and

components in hot air is a requirement in some NEBS and other standards. The precise

heat sink performance and for calibrating air and temperature sensors.

The complete wind tunnel fits on most lab benches and is powered from standard AC

outlets. It has a smaller footprint than traditional, closed loop wind tunnels or environmental

test chambers.

The wind tunnel’s test section can be accessed from

the top door or sides for mounting and repositioning

of boards, components and sensors. Optional

internal rail guides provide an easy mechanism to

install test specimens of different sizes (e.g., PCB,

heat sink).

Instrument ports (6) are provided in the side walls of

the test section for placing temperature and velocity

sensors such as thermocouples, Pitot tubes and hot-

wire anemometers.

Custom options are also available. Contact ATS for

details.

For further technical information, please contact Advanced Thermal

Solutions, Inc. at 1-781-769-2800 or www.qats.com

89-27 ACCESS ROAD, NORWOOD, MA 02062 USA | T: 781.769. 2800 F: 781.769.9979 | WWW.QATS.COM

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L X W X H)

220.8 cm x 49.3 cm x 86.5 cm

(86.9” x 19.4” x 34”)

TEST SECTION DIMENSIONS

77.6 cm x 26 cm x 11.6 cm

(30.5” x 10.2” x 4.55”)

NUMBER OF INSTRUMENT PORTS

6

FLOW RANGE

0 to 5 m/s (1000 ft/min)

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Up to 85°C (185°F)

WEIGHT

114 kg (250 lbs.)

R1_0215

BENCHTOP CLOSED LOOP WIND TUNNEL FOR ELEVATED TEMPERATURE

TESTING OF BOARDS AND COMPONENTS

CLOSED LOOP WIND TUNNEL

FEATURES:

Quickly change the test speci-

men through the

top access test section

Measure pressure, velocity and

temperature through

the sensor ports

View data and monitor events

(with optional controller)

High quality flow with very low

turbulence intensity

APPLICATIONS:

Evaluate the effects of elevated

temperatures on components

and PCB response and reliability

Characterize a variety of heat

sink sizes for natural and forced

convection cooling

Precision temperature and

velocity controls allows accurate

calibration of sensors

Utilize for individual or multiple

component testing

Test actual or simulated PCBs

for thermal and flow distribution