Atec ThermoFlex User Manual

Thermo Scientific
NESLAB ThermoFlex

Recirculating Chillers

Reliable, easy-to-use chillers
optimized for diverse applications.
Cooling capacities up to 10000 watts.

Product Specifications

Ideal for diverse applications within
the following markets:

• Analytical

•

Biotech

• Industrial

• Laser

• Medical

• Metrology

• Packaging

• Pharmaceutical

• Printing

• Research

• Semiconductor

• University

Innovative Platform

The new Thermo Scientific NESLAB
ThermoFlex platform was developed
with customer input from concept to
design. The result is an easy-to-use,
easy-to-maintain high performance
chiller platform configurable to the
most demanding applications.

Superior Performance

• Improved cooling capacity

•

Increased reliability

• Ease of maintenance

Ease of Use

• An intuitive user interface for ease
of operation

• Air and water filters that can be
changed while unit is in operation

•

Innovative, patented packaging
for rapid installation

• Quick start guide for seamless
start-up in minutes

Configurable Design

• Wide range of available cooling capacities

•

Variety of available options

• Installation flexibility

• Extended temperature range

Innovative Design Options Controller Options

Features common to Thermo Scientific NESLAB ThermoFlex recirculating chillers

Options include:

Feature Benefit

Pressure Relief The pressure relief valve allows the user to set the maximum fluid pressure to meet the application requirements

and is available as an internal or external option.

Pressure Relief with Flow Readout The pressure relief valve allows the user to set the maximum fluid pressure to meet the application requirements.

The flow readout allows the user to monitor the flow rate to the application and set flow alarms via the controller.

Flow Control with Flow Readout The flow control valve allows the user to adjust the flow to the application.

The flow readout allows the user to monitor the flow rate to the application and set flow alarms via the controller.
Auto Refill Allows for automatic refilling from a customer-supplied water source to ensure the proper fluid level is maintained.
Anti Drainback Prevents fluid from flowing back to the reservoir when the chiller is installed below the application.
DI Water Partial flow internal DI cartridge minimizes footprint and provides fluid resistivity between 1 and 3 megOhm.
RS232 & RS485 Digital Communication Provides digital communication for remote operation, monitoring and data logging.
Analog I/O Provides analog communication for remote operation and monitoring. Includes a remote sensor port which allows for

remote temperature control of an application when used with a remote sensor (available as an accessory).
Global Voltage Allows the user to select the appropriate frequency and voltage to enable operation anywhere in the world.
Air-Cooled Condenser Uses ambient-temperature room air to remove application heat.
Water-Cooled Condenser Uses facility water to remove application heat.
SEMI S2 Compliance Compliant with S2-0703, S8-0705, S14-0704, F47-0706.
Deluxe Controller LCD controller offers the ultimate in ease of use with graphical display and text.

Multi-position level sensor enables user to easily monitor the fluid level on the display.
DI Control and Readout* Allows the user to both set and readout the DI level between 1 and 3 megOhm using the controller.
High Temperature* Allows for operation from +5°C to +90°C.

*Available with the deluxe controller option.

Standard Controller

• Single line
LED Display

•

Temperature alarms

• Pressure alarms

• Flow alarms (optional)

Deluxe Controller

• Multi-line LCD Display

• Full alphanumeric
display

•

Temperature alarms

• Pressure alarms

• Fluid level readout

• Flow alarms (optional)

• DI control & readout
(optional)

Thermo Scientific NESLAB ThermoFlex Recirculating Chillers

Temperature Setpoint

Cooling Capacity

BTU/Hr

°C

°F

Watts

3500

3000

2500

2000

1000

1500

500

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

806040 100 160140120 1807050 90 150130110 170 190

F = 900 @ 50 Hz

E = 900 @ 60 Hz

D = 1400 @ 50 Hz

C = 1400 @ 60 Hz

B = 2500 @ 50 Hz

A = 2500 @ 60 Hz

Note: The ThermoFlex 900 is
available in standard temp only

Optional Temperature Range

A

E

F

B

C

D

Optional Temperature Range

Cooling Capacity

BTU/Hr Watts

7000

6000

5000

4000

2000

3000

1000

4000

8000

12000

16000

20000

24000

Temperature Setpoint

°C

°F

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

806040 100 160140120 1807050 90 150130110 170 190

D = 3500 @ 50 Hz

C = 3500 @ 60 Hz

B = 5000 @ 50 Hz

A = 5000 @ 60 Hz

A

B

C

D

Cooling Capacity

BTU/Hr Watts

12000

10000

8000

4000

6000

2000

8000

16000

24000

32000

40000

Optional Temperature Range

Temperature Setpoint

°C

°F

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

806040 100 160140120 1807050 90 150130110 170 190

D = 7500 @ 50 Hz

C = 7500 @ 60 Hz

B = 10000 @ 50 Hz

A = 10000 @ 60 Hz

Note: Operation below +10°C
requires the use of 50/50 EG/water
or 50/50 PG/water

A

B

C

D

Cooling Capacity

Cooling Capacity for NESLAB ThermoFlex 900, 1400 & 2500

Cooling Capacity for NESLAB ThermoFlex 3500 & 5000

Cooling Capacity for NESLAB ThermoFlex 7500 & 10000

Cooling capacity based on units with P2 pumps with no backpressure.
Other pumps will affect cooling capacity performance.

See back page for pumping capacity.

Patented full flow filter ensures
clean fluid to protect your
application and maximize
recirculation system life.

Easily removable condenser
grill and air filter allow for
quick and simple cleaning to
optimize chiller performance
and maximize component life.

Thermo Scientific NESLAB ThermoFlex Recirculating Chillers

NESLAB NESLAB NESLAB
ThermoFlex 900 ThermoFlex 1400 ThermoFlex 2500

Standard Temperature Range +5°C to +40°C +5°C to +40°C +5°C to +40°C

Optional Temperature Range — +5°C to +90°C +5°C to +90°C

Ambient Temperature Range +10°C to +40°C +10°C to +40°C +10°C to +40°C

Temperature Stability ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C
Standard Cooling Capacity

60 Hz at +20°C 900 W / 3074 BTU 1400 W / 4781 BTU 2500 W / 8538 BTU
50 Hz at +20°C 750 W / 2561 BTU 1170 W / 3996 BTU 2200 W / 7513 BTU

Reservoir Volume 1.9 gallons (7.2 liters) 1.9 gallons (7.2 liters) 1.9 gallons (7.2 liters)
Refrigerant R134A R134A R134A
Physical Dimensions (H x W x D)

Air-Cooled 27.3 x 14.2 x 24.6 in 27.3 x 14.2 x 24.6 in 29.0 x 17.2 x 26.5 in

Water-Cooled — 27.3 x 14.2 x 24.6 in 29.0 x 17.2 x 26.5 in

P1 — Positive Displacement Pump

60 Hz 2.1 gpm @ 60 psig

50 Hz 1.7 gpm @ 60 psig 1.7 gpm @ 60 psig 1.7 gpm @ 60 psig

P2 — Positive Displacement Pump

60 Hz 4.0 gpm @ 60 psig 4.0 gpm @ 60 psig 4.0 gpm @ 60 psig

50 Hz 3.3 gpm @ 60 psig 3.3 gpm @ 60 psig 3.3 gpm @ 60 psig

T1 — Turbine Pump**

60 Hz 3.5 gpm @ 60 psid 3.5 gpm @ 60 psid 3.5 gpm @ 60 psid

50 Hz 2.5 gpm @ 60 psid 2.5 gpm @ 60 psid 2.5 gpm @ 60 psid

P3 — Centrifugal Pump**

60 Hz ——

(+41°F to +104°F) (+41°F to +104°F) (+41°F to +104°F)

(+41°F to +194°F) (+41°F to +194°F)

(+50°F to +104°F) (+50°F to +104°F) (+50°F to +104°F)

(69.2 x 36.0 x 62.4 cm) (69.2 x 36.0 x 62.4 cm) (73.6 x 43.6 x 67.3 cm)

(69.2 x 36.0 x 62.4 cm) (73.6 x 43.6 x 67.3 cm)

2.1 gpm @ 60 psig 2.1 gpm @ 60 psig

(7.9 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (7.9 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (7.9 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

(6.4 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (6.4 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (6.4 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

(15.1 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (15.1 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (15.1 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

(12.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (12.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (12.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

(13.2 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (13.2 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (13.2 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

(9.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (9.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (9.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

—

Patented integrated funnel design
allows for spill proof filling.

50 Hz — — —

P4 — Centrifugal Pump**

60 Hz ——

—

50 Hz — — —

P5 — Centrifugal Pump**

60 Hz — — —

50 Hz — — —

Unit Weight (for pump type P2 only) 130.5 lb (59.2 kg) 130.5 lb (59.2 kg) 175.5 lb (79.6 kg)
Voltage Options

115 V/60 Hz & 100 V/50 Hz
100 V/60 Hz & 100 V/50 Hz
208-230 V/60 Hz & 200 V/50 Hz
230 V/50 Hz

1

200-230 V/50-60 Hz Global Voltage
208-230 V/60 Hz/3 phase
400 V/50 Hz/3 phase
400-460 V/50-60 Hz/3 phase Global Voltage

Standard Compliance

(for all ThermoFlex recirculating chillers)

Specifications obtained at sea level using water as the recirculating fluid, at a +20°C process setpoint, +25°C ambient condition, at nominal operating voltage.
Other fluids, process temperatures, ambient temperatures, altitude or operating voltages will affect performance. Cooling capacity based on units with
P2 pumps with no backpressure. Other pumps will affect cooling capacity performance. Specifications subject to change.
**Pressure values for centrifugal and turbine pumps are differential pressures between the inlet and the outlet of the unit.

1,2
1,2

1,2

1,2

1,2

1

Available Available —
Available Available —
Available Available Available
Available Available Available
Available Available Available
———
———

1,2

———

105974_C_000

1

CE compliant

2

CSA compliant

NESLAB NESLAB NESLAB NESLAB
ThermoFlex 3500 ThermoFlex 5000 ThermoFlex 7500 ThermoFlex 10000

Standard Temperature Range +5°C to +40°C +5°C to +40°C +5°C to +40°C +5°C to +40°C

(+41°F to +104°F) (+41°F to +104°F) (+41°F to +104°F) (+41°F to +104°F)

Optional Temperature Range +5°C to +90°C +5°C to +90°C +5°C to +90°C +5°C to +90°C

(+41°F to +194°F) (+41°F to +194°F) (+41°F to +194°F) (+41°F to +194°F)

Ambient Temperature Range +10°C to +40°C +10°C to +40°C +10°C to +40°C +10°C to +40°C

(+50°F to +104°F) (+50°F to +104°F) (+50°F to +104°F) (+50°F to +104°F)

Temperature Stability ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C ±0.1°C
Standard Cooling Capacity

60 Hz at +20°C 3500 W / 11953 BTU 5000 W / 17076 BTU 7500 W / 25575 BTU 10000 W / 34100 BTU
50 Hz at +20°C 3050 W / 10416 BTU 4400 W / 15027 BTU 6425 W / 21910 BTU 8500 W / 28985 BTU

Reservoir Volume 1.9 gallons (7.2 liters) 1.9 gallons (7.2 liters) 4.75 gallons (17.9 liters) 4.75 gallons (17.9 liters)
Refrigerant R407C R407C R407C R407C
Physical Dimensions (H x W x D)

Air-Cooled 38.9 x 19.3 x 30.9 in 38.9 x 19.3 x 30.9 in 52.3 x 25.2 x 33.8 in 52.3 x 25.2 x 33.8 in

(98.7 x 48.8 x 78.4 cm) (98.7 x 48.8 x 78.4 cm) (132.7 x 63.9 x 85.6 cm) (132.7 x 63.9 x 85.6 cm)

Water-Cooled 38.9 x 19.3 x 30.9 in 38.9 x 19.3 x 30.9 in 45.9 x 25.2 x 33.8 in 45.9 x 25.2 x 33.8 in

(98.7 x 48.8 x 78.4 cm) (98.7 x 48.8 x 78.4 cm) (116.6 x 63.9 x 85.6 cm) (116.6 x 63.9 x 85.6 cm)

P1 — Positive Displacement Pump

60 Hz 2.1 gpm @ 60 psig

— — —

(7.9 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

50 Hz 1.7 gpm @ 60 psig — — —

(6.4 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

P2 — Positive Displacement Pump

60 Hz 4.0 gpm @ 60 psig 4.0 gpm @ 60 psig 4.0 gpm @ 60 psig 4.0 gpm @ 60 psig

(15.1 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (15.1 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (15.1 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (15.1 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

50 Hz 3.3 gpm @ 60 psig 3.3 gpm @ 60 psig 3.3 gpm @ 60 psig 3.3 gpm @ 60 psig

(12.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (12.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (12.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (12.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

T1 — Turbine Pump**

60 Hz 3.5 gpm @ 60 psid 3.5 gpm @ 60 psid — —

(13.2 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (13.2 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

50 Hz 2.5 gpm @ 60 psid 2.5 gpm @ 60 psid — —

(9.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (9.5 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

P3 — Centrifugal Pump**

60 Hz 10 gpm @ 32 psid

10 gpm @ 32 psid 10 gpm @ 32 psid 10 gpm @ 32 psid

(37.9 lpm @ 2.2 bar) (37.9 lpm @ 2.2 bar) (37.9 lpm @ 2.2 bar) (37.9 lpm @ 2.2 bar)

50 Hz 10 gpm @ 20 psid 10 gpm @ 20 psid 10 gpm @ 20 psid 10 gpm @ 20 psid

(37.9 lpm @ 1.4 bar) (37.9 lpm @ 1.4 bar) (37.9 lpm @ 1.4 bar) (37.9 lpm @ 1.4 bar)

P4 — Centrifugal Pump**

60 Hz 15 gpm @ 57 psid

15 gpm @ 57 psid — —

(56.8 lpm @ 3.9 bar) (56.8 lpm @ 3.9 bar)

50 Hz 15 gpm @ 34 psid 15 gpm @ 34 psid — —

(56.8 lpm @ 2.3 bar) (56.8 lpm @ 2.3 bar)

P5 — Centrifugal Pump**

60 Hz — — 20 gpm @ 60 psid 20 gpm @ 60 psid

(75.7 lpm @ 4.1 bar) (75.7 lpm @ 4.1 bar)

50 Hz — — 20 gpm @ 35 psid 20 gpm @ 35 psid

(75.7 lpm @ 2.4 bar) (75.7 lpm @ 2.4 bar)

Unit Weight (for pump type P2 only) 264 lb (120 kg) 264 lb (120 kg) 356 lb (161.5 kg) 356 lb (161.5 kg)
Voltage Options

115 V/60 Hz & 100 V/50 Hz
100 V/60 Hz & 100 V/50 Hz
208-230 V/60 Hz & 200 V/50 Hz
230 V/50 Hz

1

200-230 V/50-60 Hz Global Voltage
208-230 V/60 Hz/3 phase
400 V/50 Hz/3 phase
400-460 V/50-60 Hz/3 phase Global Voltage

Standard Compliance

(for all ThermoFlex recirculating chillers)

Specifications obtained at sea level using water as the recirculating fluid, at a +20°C process setpoint, +25°C ambient condition, at nominal operating voltage.
Other fluids, process temperatures, ambient temperatures, altitude or operating voltages will affect performance. Cooling capacity based on units with
P2 pumps with no backpressure. Other pumps will affect cooling capacity performance. Specifications subject to change.
**Pressure values for centrifugal and turbine pumps are differential pressures between the inlet and the outlet of the unit.

1,2
1,2

1,2

1,2

1,2

1

— — — —
————
Available Available ——
Available Available — —
Available Available — —
— — Available Available
— — Available Available

1,2

— — Available Available

105974_C_000

1

CE compliant

2

CSA compliant

Specifications

Pumping Capacity

Flow Rate

Pressure

BAR

LPM

GPM

PSIG

100

80

60

40

20

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1

5 10 15 20

2345

A = P1 @ 50 Hz
B = P1 @ 60 Hz
C = P2 @ 50 Hz
D = P2 @ 60 Hz

A B C D

Flow Rate

Pressure

BAR

LPM

GPM

PSID

100

80

60

40

20

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5 10 15 20

1 3 42 5

A = T1 @ 50 Hz
B = T1 @ 60 Hz

BA

Flow Rate

Pressure

BAR

LPM

GPM

PSID

100

80

60

40

20

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5 10 15 20

20 40 60 80 100

25

D

B

A

C

A = P4 @ 60 Hz
B = P4 @ 50 Hz
C = P3 @ 60 Hz
D = P3 @ 50 Hz

Flow Rate

Pressure

BAR

LPM

GPM

PSID

100

80

60

40

20

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

10 3020

25 50 75 100 125 150

40

A

B

C

D

A = P5 @ 60 Hz
B = P5 @ 60 Hz, high temp
C = P5 @ 50 Hz
D = P5 @ 50 Hz, high temp

Pumping Capacity for Positive Displacement Pump Options (P1 & P2)

Pumping Capacity for Centrifugal Pump Options (P3 & P4)*

Pumping Capacity for Turbine Pump Option (T1)*

Pumping Capacity for Centrifugal Pump Option (P5)*

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*Pressure values for turbine and centrifugal pumps are differential pressures between the inlet and the outlet of the unit.
Cooling capacity based on units with P2 pumps with no backpressure. Other pumps will affect cooling capacity performance.

For more information about Thermo Scientific NESLAB recirculating chillers, visit www.thermo.com/thermoflex,
or see our comprehensive range of temperature control equipment at www.thermo.com/tcprocess.

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