Precision Control Systems PanelIR 4555 - Manual (Page 6)

Model 4555 PanelIR TM User Manual Product Description
Product Description-PanelIR 4555
Heater Construction
Metal Housing
The Model 4555 PanelIR uses rugged stainless steel and aluminum housing to contain the lamps, blowers and reflector.
Reflector
A polished aluminum or ceramic reflector is installed in the housing in back of the lamps to direct the heat toward the product. The
choice of ceramic or polished aluminum is based on the application.
Polished Aluminum Reflector
Polished Aluminum Reflectors are the most commonly used. They have a lower thermal mass than ceramic and as a result,
they allow the heater to respond quicker to changes in the lamp temperature.
Ceramic Reflector
A ceramic reflector is generally used for applications where smoke or dirt are released as a part of the process.
These contaminates will burn off of the ceramic reflector during operation so the reflector will not require cleaning.
The ceramic reflector is heavier than a polished aluminum reflector and has more thermal mass to it to take as
much as 10 minuets to heat up to operating temperature and to cool down when the lamps are shut off.
Forced Air Blowers
Blowers are installed in the housing behind the reflector. The blowers pressurize the chamber behind reflector and force air through the
holes in the reflector to enhance the heating capability of the panel and to cool the end seals on the lamps.
FORCED AIR BLOWERS
METAL HOUSING
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