Several configurations are available with a single steam chamber or 3 individually timed ESD protected drawers. Both systems offer complete monitoring and control of the steam, water temperature and feature automatic timing of the test duration with both audible and visual alrams.

The system can run tests for both water temperature and steam temperature to meet different test requirements and the parameters are adjustable depending on the users need.

The system can be fed from a carboy or direct DI water feed depending on the site facilities you have.

Steam Aging Equipment Features:

Large Component Capacity
Leading Steam Aging Control in the Industry
Large Tray and 3 Drawer Options
Continuous 99+ Hour Operation
Complies with Hi Rel, Mil Compliance Testing

Process Area 12 x 12" 305 x 305 mm
Water Type Distilled or De-ionized
Temperature Control Programmable
Large Steam Chamber - Standard
Batch Steam Drawers (3) - Option
Water Supply Carboy or Direct

APPLICATIONS

very narrow temperature range fluctuation is needed when carrying out artificial steam aging of components. Typically this is 93 C +/- 3 degrees. The Photon Steam Aging Systems are the only machines currently on the market that meet this precise control requirement. The thermal accuracy makes the Photon Systems ideal for anyone looking to carry out age testing including component manufacturers and military, commercial, and industrial end users.

OPERATION

Multiple products and tests can be run at the same time. Simply set the timer to specify the duration of the test, load the product and the process will automatically take place and alert the operator when the test cycle is complete.

The cycle elapsed time and cycle time are indicated digitally on the touchscreen display. The cycle timer will not time the cycle unless temperature is within process parameters. Boiler temperature control is accurate to ±3°C from pre-set, with a readout provided. Condensation is always kept away from components. Indicators display the operating conditions.

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

JEDEC JESD22-B102D Mil-STD-202 Method 208
ANSI-J-STD-002 ANSI-J-STD-003
IPC/EIA J-STD 002B/C

SAFETY | EASE OF MAINTENANCE

Steam is always safely vented and safety features prevent leakage, over temp and insufficient steam.

The unit automatically shuts down at the end of the pre-programmed cycle. The cover is designed so that steam is condensed and channelled to the side. Temperature controllers monitor for over-temp and insufficient water and will automatically shut the system down when triggered.

The stainless steel steam vessel is un-impacted by de-ionized, distilled or de-mineralized water. The external coating is high durability to handle the occasional water exposure. The Photon System is virtually maintenance free.

For a complete solderability testing process, an RPS Photon Steam Ager can be used in conjunction with the RPS Pulsar Solderability Test System. The Pulsar conducts an automated flux and solder dip process to enable the necessary “Dip & Look Test” to validate the solderability of the aged components.