MTS Acumen Electrodynamic - Manual (Page 23)

Temperature
The operating temperature range of the load frame is 5°C to 40°C (51°F to 104°F). Although the load cell or
force transducer is temperature compensated, it is recommended that room air heating and cooling outlets
be directed so that they uniformly distribute air throughout the room. Heat-generating accessories should not
create a local environment that exceeds these temperatures anywhere around the load unit.
Heat Dissipation
For comfortable working conditions and proper operation of the equipment, the heat dissipation of the PC
cabinet/desk and other equipment must be considered in providing adequate heating or air conditioning to
the laboratory area.
Heat dissipation for the load frame, the PC cabinet/desk, and other electronic units can be estimated by
summing the losses going to heat in the room {approximately 6000 Btu/hr (1500 kcal/hr) for a single 15-amp
power panel or 8000 Btu/hr (2000 kcal/hr) for a single 20-amp power panel} and the gains from personnel
and other heat inputs such as furnaces. To this figure, you should add 20% additional heat gain for future
changes in test requirements.
Relative Humidity
The recommended relative humidity for the test room is within the range of 5% to 85% (non-condensing).
The risk of static discharge, which easily damages logic components and causes loss of data in memory
devices, is increased by low humidity. Excessive humidity can result in electrical leakage currents or component
failure.
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