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Model 5506 Mid-Size Chamber 

 Operating Manual 

D01332 Revision B  -  2021-03-16  -  Page 

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II. Description of Contents 

The Model 5506 Chamber: 

Item 

Description 

Chamber   

The Model 5506 is a clear acrylic chamber, dimensions 36

”W x 24”D x 

18

”H, and includes a 12” x 12” access door with a ¼-turn latch and non-

setting gasket.  A 53 cfm fan is mounted on the inside of the chamber to 
provide circulation.  Chamber operating Voltage must be specified as 115 
VAC or 230 VAC. 

 

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Controller and Sensor 

Series 5000 control unit with display and switches sits outside the chamber and 
connects to a Model 556 Relative Humidity and Temperature sensor which 
mounts in the chamber wall. A complete Controller Operating Manual is provided 
including all details. 

Thermoelectric Cooler  

Model 5473 Thermoelectric unit and its power supply are mounted to the rear 
panel of the chamber.  A power cord for Cooling is attached. 
 

Electric Heater Panel 

Model 5474  Resistive heater panel mounted in the rear of the chamber.  A red 
indicator light denotes power applied to the heating element. Power cords for 
Heating, Fan, and Duplex Outlet are included.  Power must be specified as 115 
VAC or 230 VAC. For 115 VAC, the outlet is GFCI. 

Humidifier 

Model 5482 ultrasonic humidifier is a separate unit which sits outside the 
chamber.  A water tank and tubing are included. 

Desiccant Dehumidifier 

Model 5461 Molecular Sieve Desiccant dehumidification system is a separate unit 
which sits outside the chamber.  Tubing is included. 

Regenerating Dehumidifier 

Model 5478 dual column regenerative desiccant dryer is a separate unit supplied 
with tubing.  Connects to house air supply at 50-100 psi. 

Ports & Gloves 

Two 8

” Glove Ports with gloves installed. 

Model 5474 Electric Heater Panel  

with Fan and Duplex Outlet 

Series 5000 Controller with Model 556 

Temperature and Humidity sensor 

Model 5506 Chamber 

with circulation fan 

(Heater Panel Shown) 

Summary of Contents for 5506

Page 1: ...Electro Tech Systems 700 West Park Avenue Perkasie Pennsylvania 18944 D01332 Revision B Mid Size Environmental Chamber ETS Model 5506 Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...3 V Functionality 14 VI System Performance 16 VII Maintenance and Calibration 18 VIII Warranty 20 Revision History Revision A Released 2020 12 30 Reformatted Revision B Released 2021 03 02 Improved ph...

Page 3: ...d cause a shock or fire hazard or severely damage the instrument OPERATION CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVERS OR PANELS REMOVED Voltages inside the equipment consist of line mains that can be anywhere...

Page 4: ...t and its power supply are mounted to the rear panel of the chamber A power cord for Cooling is attached Electric Heater Panel Model 5474 Resistive heater panel mounted in the rear of the chamber A re...

Page 5: ...hamber Operating Manual D01332 Revision B 2021 03 16 Page 5 of 20 Model 5482 Humidifier Model 5461 Desiccant Dehumidifier Model 5473 Thermoelectric Cooler Model 5478 Regenerating Dehumidifier Ports Gl...

Page 6: ...d of the chamber wall or gripping around the outside of the chamber Unpack the Control Unit and inspect for visible damage If no damage is observed then proceed to the next step Step 2 Set the chamber...

Page 7: ...Step 2 Controller 5000 series Place the controller in a convenient location and switch all front panel switches to the OFF 0 position Turn controller around to reveal the connections Switch the POWER...

Page 8: ...nit locate the power cord and attach it to the Controller Step 5 Connect Heater Panel If the chamber includes a Heater Panel connect a power cord from the plug labeled HEATER on the left side of the p...

Page 9: ...sition the tank above the base unit and be sure the base unit is on a level surface Connect the water feeding tube from the 5 gallon tank to the humidifier as shown inserting tubing firmly into the co...

Page 10: ...crease decrease buttons to enter the desired humidity Switch the front panel Humidify switch to ON The controller will request humidification as needed Consult the Operating Manual for the 5482 Humidi...

Page 11: ...r Output fitting on the base unit to the IN 90 fitting on the column Cut tubing to length and connect from the Chamber Air Out fitting to the Model 5461 Air Input fitting Cut tubing to length and conn...

Page 12: ...HUMIDIFY socket of the controller Set a set point by holding down the key on the controller and using the increase decrease buttons to enter the desired humidity Switch the front panel Dehumidify swit...

Page 13: ...set point by pressing and holding the key and using increase decrease buttons to adjust to your desired temperature Step 4 Set Humidity Enter your set point by pressing and holding the key and using...

Page 14: ...to the 0 is Off 3 TEMP INCR Switch Allows the user to manually disable the Temperature Heating System Pushing this switch to the 0 is Off 4 TEMP DECR Switch Allows the user to manually disable the Tem...

Page 15: ...ing AC power here 13 SENSOR Socket Attach the Model 556 Temperature and RH Sensor here 14 COOL Socket TEMP DECREASE Provides power to cooling system when needed 15 HEAT Socket TEMP INCREASE Provides p...

Page 16: ...nal 2 x 8 replaceable hands Iris Ports Optional 2 x 8 CONNECTIONS 1 1 2 Cable pass through 1 1 4 Quick disconnect 2 3 4 compression fitting 1 1 hose barb 1 Circulation fan Optional AC operation 32 cfm...

Page 17: ...tribution Fan Electrical Outlet Duplex outlet with cover Temp Highest 50 C Humidification if included Ultrasonic Humidifier Model 5482 RH highest 95 RH Dehumidification if included Desiccant drying sy...

Page 18: ...r replaceable Please contact ETS for assistance with repair replacement To maximize the life of the transducer utilize an appropriate water supply deionized water or distilled water and perform regula...

Page 19: ...out contaminates in the basin through the drain valve for 2 minutes Step 5 Return the System to operation Turn the drain valve to the OFF position tap turned to 90 from the valve body Review the Setu...

Page 20: ...ective workmanship or material Seller expressly disclaims all other warranties express and or implied including but not limited to those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose In no e...

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