Perform pre-launch test requirements in-house and on schedule with Frontier’s Standard Cube TVAC Bake-Out Systems. As a result, you can validate components efficiently and maintain project timelines. Designed and built by industry leaders in space simulation testing, our Cube TVAC Bake-Out Systems meet NASA GSFC-STD-7000 standards for vacuum bake-out, including contaminant outgassing and data collection for pre-launch test reports. In addition, these systems are ideal for CubeSats and other space-bound components. Because of their modular design, this TVAC system gives you full control of your testing process with an integrated platform that is upgradeable, configurable, and budget-friendly.
| Chamber Configuration | Cube |
| Chamber Dimensions (inside) | 20.0″ W X 20.0″ H X 20.0″ D |
| Working Dimensions (inside) | 19.1″ W X 15.3″ H X 19.0″ D |
| Test Capacity | Capacity up to 6U—appropriate for testing nano, CubeSat, FlatSat, and small satellites |
| Vacuum Level | Capable of vacuum levels in the 1 X 10-6 Torr range |
| Pumping System | Dry scroll pump: 9 CFM; Turbomolecular pump: 1 X 10-6 Torr, 290 l/sec N2 |
| Spare Ports | CF 2.75 / ISO 100 / NW40 / NW16 |
| Controller | LACO’s HVC-3500 thermal vacuum controller 7-inch color touchscreen with graphical display of vacuum system, vacuum pressure, and temperature |
| Valve Control (pneumatic) | Auto and manual control valves–manual mode with turbo pump valve sequencing to protect turbo pump |
| Recipes | Vacuum, vent, hold and heat (up to 20 recipe configurations) |
| Data Storage | Ethernet, internal microSD card, USB drive |
| Temperature Control | Setpoint PID, 1 Zone |
| Temperature Measurement | 3 each additional RTD probes |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 150 °C (300 °F) |
| Thermal Control | Single-zone conduction electrical heating via platen. (Platen includes internal cooling channels for optional chiller upgrade) |
| Wattage | Electric heater: 3000W |
| Power | System: 208-240V, 60HZ (single phase), 20 AMPS |
| Upgrade Options | Chiller, feedthroughs, thermal shrouds, emissivity coating, platen mounting inserts |
For ultimate flexibility and control of your vacuum system, the feature-packed HVC-3500 Thermal Vacuum Controller provides automated vacuum and temperature control, customizable software, and adjustable test recipes for your unique and complex vacuum processes. The HVC-3500 is ideal for any vacuum system requiring heating or cooling, and integrates vacuum gauges and valves for either automated mode or interlocked manual mode operation.
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Ascent 1000 Series Thermal Control Systems incorporate advanced ultra-low temperature (ULT) chiller technology to provide precise cooling down to –70 °C and optional heating up to +150 °C. Designed for aerospace simulation, botanical extraction, environmental testing, semiconductor manufacturing, and other demanding applications.
The Frontier TVAC LACO Infrared (LIR) Bake-out Controller System gives you control of your vacuum chamber bake-out process. This system controls the power to the heat source and uses thermocouple feedback to regulate the temperature of the vacuum chamber. The heaters are small, high power quartz lamps that operate inside of the vacuum chamber. These heaters harness the radiant heat emitted by the IR lamps, enabling them to swiftly achieve surface bake-out temperatures compared to alternative surface heating methods.
