SmallSat Thermal Vacuum Systems

Turnkey thermal vacuum systems to subject

your satellites, systems, and components to
the rigors of space
Smallsats have revolutionized the space industry with
amazing capabilities in small form factors, breakthrough
prices, and often in-orbit redundancy- but the need for
rigorous environmental testing remains.
Dynavac distills forty years of space simulation expertise
into our line of SmallSat Thermal Vacuum Systems
optimized for testing smaller spacecraft and flight
hardware.
Our line of standard platforms brings Dynavac’s
unmatched product quality, leading control system, and
highly-responsive field support to customers at an
affordable price. These platforms can be easily
configured to meet unique testing or site requirements.

SmallSat TVS specifications

Chamber Environmental

• Cube chambers in three sizes (internal dimensions):
• 12L” x 12W” x 12H”
• 24” x 24” x 24”
• 36” x 36” x 36”
• Cylindrical chambers available as option
• Chambers constructed from Type 304 stainless steel
with #4 finish
• Full opening door with optional viewport
• Standard user ports (optional custom configurations
available). Cover plates included
• 12” chamber: 1 each CF 2.75, NW40
• 24”: 1 each CF 2.75, ISO 100, NW40, NW16
• 36”: 2 each CF 2.75, NW40, NW16; 1 x ISO 100
• Base pressure <1x10-6 Torr
• Turbomolecular high vacuum pump; cryopump
optional
• Active platen with a temperature range of -180 to
+150C using LN2 injection cooling and Calrod
heaters
• Temperature rate > 1C/min
• Mechanical chiller option for facilities without
LN2 supply; temperature range to match
customer requirements
• Thermal shroud available as option
• Internal aluminum thermal platen with ¼-20
Nitronic inserts on 2" grid
• Repressurization system backfills chamber with dry
gaseous nitrogen

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Control system

• User-friendly operator interface through 9” color

touchscreen
- Optional user interface hosted on PC running LabVIEW
• Intuitive interface stores user-defined test regimes
• System and component states (e.g. temperature,
pressure, valves open/closed) displayed and controlled
from touch screen
• Data acquisition logs system states (temperatures,
pressures, etc.
- Optional user thermocouple data captured at one
samples/ second minimum
• Chamber pumping and thermal systems controlled by
embedded PLC to protect equipment and operator;
provides fail-safe operation

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Accessories Dynavac support

• A wide range of accessories are available, including:
- Cold plates and cold fingers
- User port signal and power feedthroughs
- Thermal data acquisition system (TDAS)
- Auxiliary thermal control system (ACTS)
• Contact Dynavac for a full list of accessories
• Systems are fully tested prior to shipping
• System documentation includes Operation and
Maintenance Manual, as-built mechanical drawings,
and electrical schematics
• On-site installation and start-up service available
• Covered by Dynavac warranty
• Annual maintenance contracts available

Custom sizes, configurations, and performance available on request

Dynavac- creating the environment for your mission success

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