The full process is controlled by software running on a Windows based PC computer or laptop. The software allows the operator flexibility to configure the test parameters. All results are stored in XML format on the computer allowing future review, statistical analysis, printing in the software or import into a spreadsheet such as MS-Excel®.
Refrigeration is provided by two hermetically sealed compressors in a cascade configuration using ozone friendly refrigerants. Temperature control is provided by a digital temperature controller that communicates with the software.
Model 362 is a liquid bath with 6 sample capacity. It is a research model with a laser detection of the filtered volume and plots the volume in the receiver with time. The pass temperature is determined by loss of vacuum (i.e., all the sample has filtered). Model 362 comes fully equipped, complete with an electronic vacuum regulator, vacuum pump, PC or laptop, and all needed accessories (glassware, filter assemblies, etc.)