Abbess Optical Testing Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) System is designed to provide a controlled environment for testing optical components and systems under extreme temperature and vacuum conditions. This advanced system simulates space-like or high-altitude environments, allowing for precise evaluation of optical performance, durability, and reliability in harsh conditions. With customizable temperature control, vacuum pressure regulation, and advanced monitoring capabilities, the system ensures comprehensive testing of optical systems, including lenses, sensors, and mirrors. Ideal for industries such as aerospace, defense, and telecommunications, our TVAC system guarantees that optical components meet the highest standards of performance in critical environments.
 

Key features include:

  • Precise Temperature Control: Achieve a wide range of temperatures, from cryogenic to high heat, to simulate extreme space or high-altitude conditions and assess optical component performance.

  • Vacuum Pressure Regulation: Accurately simulate space-like vacuum conditions (from 10E-3 to 10E-7 torr) to evaluate how optical systems perform in low-pressure environments.

  • Uniform Heating and Cooling: Advanced thermal management ensures even temperature distribution across optical components for consistent testing results ranging from -150°C to +200°C.

  • Advanced Monitoring & Data Logging: Real-time tracking of temperature, pressure, and optical parameters, providing detailed insights and ensuring comprehensive performance analysis.

  • Customizable Test Configurations: Flexible test setup options allow for tailored testing of various optical components, including lenses, mirrors, and sensors.

  • High Emissivity Coatings: where very low reflectance  high emissivity is required in the EUV — UV and VIS to SWIR regions – typically for stray light suppression.

  • Durability Testing: Tests optical components for resilience under extreme conditions, thermal cycling, and vacuum exposure.

  • High-Precision Sensors: Built-in sensors ensure accurate measurements of optical parameters, such as reflectivity, transmittance, and alignment.

  • Integrated Safety Features: Includes multiple safety systems to ensure the protection of both personnel and equipment during testing.

 

Ideal for aerospace, defense, and telecommunications industries, this TVAC system ensures that optical systems are rigorously tested and validated for use in demanding environments.

 

Typical Configurations and Components

Chamber Materials:
  • Standard Stainless Steel or optional Aluminum Chamber Body and Door
Interior Dimensions:
  • 14″ Cube, 18″ Cube, 24″ Cube, 36″ Cube, 48″ Cube, or Custom Cuboid Size
Included Features:
  • Hinges located on the right hand side (customer may spec. other)
  • Vacuum connections
    • Array of QF Vacuum Flanges
    • Vacuum Pump Inlet 
    • Vacuum Exhaust Port
    • Vacuum Viewport with custom properties as required and specified by you 
  • Vacuum Gauge (pressure range dependent) 
  • Vacuum Pump Package
  • High Emissivity Thermal Plate and shroud  capable of -150°C to +150°C (Cooling Source Dependent) while also maximizing light suppression
  • Standard latches
Optional Features/Items:
  • Cart for pump and chamber
  • Heated shelves for keeping potted items at a controlled temperature for cure
  • Lights
  • Automatic or Manual Vacuum Break valve with diffuser 
  • Window: Full Transparent Window Door or quartz windows up to 6 inches
  • Shelf brackets for Trays or Heated Shelves

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