Advanced Thermal Solutions CLWT-067-PCIe – Closed Loop Wind Tunnel for PCIe Cards

• Benchtop closed-loop wind tunnel for elevated temperature testing on components, power supplies or PCIe cards at different velocities
• Designed and built for thermal testing and characterization of thermal management solutions for PCIe cards
• Flow range: 0 to 7 m/s (1400 ft/min)
• Temperature range: Ambient to 85°C (Ambient to 185°F)
• Instrument ports: 5 

The Advanced Thermal Solutions CLWT-067-PCIe is a unique closed-loop wind tunnel for the thermal characterization of components, boards and heat sinks. The unit is made of Aluminum, sheet metal and LEXAN and produces flows up to 1400 ft/min (7 m/s) and temperature up to 85°C. The CLWT-067-PCIe uses the proven technology of the CLWT-067 and adds a new test section specially designed for the thermal testing and characterization of either full or half-height standard PCIe cards.

1. PCIe test section and riser card slots (riser cards not included)

2. Instrument ports

3. Blower

4. Diffuser section

5. Nozzle section

6. Test section top cover panel

7. Stands

8. Heater section

9. Heater power plug

Unlike open-loop wind tunnels, the CLWT-067-PCIe recirculates internal air. This allows the system heater to quickly warm the air to a specific temperature. The testing of boards and components in hot air is a requirement in many electric systems such as components and power supplies. The precise controls of air temperature and velocity along with the board temperature range of the CLWT-067-PCIe wind tunnel makes it a versatile test instrument for a variety of applications.

The complete wind tunnel fits on most lab benches and is powered by the CLWTC-1000 and the stageCONTROL software (included). The CLWTC-1000 requires 220 VAC at 20 Amps. The wind tunnel test section has 5 Sensor ports to provide access for sensors, pitot tubes or thermocouples to measure air velocity, pressure, humidity and temperature (separate hot wire anemometer or other instrument required- sold separately).