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HX 500 Chiller

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The Neslab HX 500 Chiller is a process chiller. The Neslab HX 500 Chiller has a digital, non-bath controller and CP-55 pump type. The Neslab HX 500 Chiller has 440-480V, 60Hz, 3-phase power and R-22 refrigerant.^[1]^[2]

HX 500 Chiller — Inventory photo — Fig. 01HX 500 ChillerInventory photo^[1]

Power

440-480V^[1]

Vacuum

CP-55^[1]

What it is

The HX 500 is a water-cooled chiller with a digital, non bath controller, a CP-55 pump type, three phase power, and R-22 refrigerant.^[1]^[2]

How it works

The HX 500 is a closed-loop temperature-control unit with pump-driven circulation, refrigeration-based cooling, and selectable condenser configurations.^[3]^[6]

Applications

The HX 500 is used for process cooling in semiconductor and industrial equipment where stable fluid temperature is required.^[3]^[5]

The HX 500 is linked to sputtering, CMP, vacuum systems, plasma etch equipment, laser systems, medical imaging, and general test and manufacturing equipment.^[3]^[4]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical12

440-480V^[1]
Phase: 3 Phase^[1]
Power: 440-480V^[1]
Cooling capacity at 60 Hz and 20°C: 15,700 watts^[3]
Cooling capacity at 50 Hz and 20°C: 13,030 watts^[3]
Pump performance at 60 Hz, Pump 1: 23 gpm at 50 psig (TU 9)^[3]
Pump performance at 60 Hz, Pump 2: 19 gpm at 50 psig (CP 75)^[3]
Pump performance at 50 Hz, Pump 1: 16 gpm at 50 psig (TU 9)^[3]
Pump performance at 50 Hz, Pump 2: 10 gpm at 40 psig (CP 75)^[3]
Power requirements at 60 Hz: 208-230V 3ø / 460V 3ø^[3]
Power requirements at 50 Hz: 380-415V 3ø^[3]
Power: 440-480V, 60Hz, 3 phase^[1]

Vacuum & pumping2

Pump Type: CP-55^[1]
Applications: Lasers, process cooling, MRI, medical lasers, linear accelerators, diffusion pumps, vacuum systems, plasma etch equipment^[4]2 sources

Control & software1

Controller: Digital, non bath^[1]

Dimensions & facilities2

Unit dimensions (H x W x D): 51.625 x 46 x 28.75 in / 131.1 x 116.8 x 73 cm^[3]
Unit weight: 746 lb / 338.4 kg^[3]

Configuration & options15

Frequency: 60Hz^[1]
Refrigerant: R-22^[1]
Make: Neslab^[1]
Model: HX 500^[1]
Temperature range: 5°C to 35°C^[3]
Stability: ± 0.1°C^[3]
Condenser: air or water cooled^[3]
Reservoir size: 28 gallons / 106 liters^[3]
Plumbing connections, inlet/outlet process: 1 in. FNPT^[3]
Plumbing connections, inlet/outlet facility: 1 in. FNPT^[3]
Plumbing connection, drain: 1/2 in. FNPT^[3]
Plumbing connection, auto refill: 3/8 in. OD SS barb^[3]
Equipment type: Environmental^[5]
Cooling type: Water cooled chiller^[5]
Equipment type: Process chiller^[2]

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Pump TypeCP-55^[1]
Configuration440-480V^[1]
Phase3 Phase^[1]
Power440-480V^[1]
Cooling capacity at 60 Hz and 20°C15,700 watts^[3]
Cooling capacity at 50 Hz and 20°C13,030 watts^[3]
Pump performance at 60 Hz, Pump 123 gpm at 50 psig (TU 9)^[3]
Pump performance at 60 Hz, Pump 219 gpm at 50 psig (CP 75)^[3]
Pump performance at 50 Hz, Pump 116 gpm at 50 psig (TU 9)^[3]
Pump performance at 50 Hz, Pump 210 gpm at 40 psig (CP 75)^[3]
Power requirements at 60 Hz208-230V 3ø / 460V 3ø^[3]
Power requirements at 50 Hz380-415V 3ø^[3]
ApplicationsLasers, process cooling, MRI, medical lasers, linear accelerators, diffusion pumps, vacuum systems, plasma etch equipment^[4]
Power440-480V, 60Hz, 3 phase^[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What temperature range does the HX 500 support?

The HX 500 supports a temperature range of 5°C to 35°C.^[3]^[4]^[6]

What is the cooling capacity of the HX 500?

The cooling capacity is 15,700 watts at 60 Hz and 20°C, and 13,030 watts at 50 Hz and 20°C.^[3]^[4]

What pump type is used on the HX 500?

The HX 500 uses a CP-55 pump type.^[1]^[2]

What are the dimensions of the HX 500?

The unit dimensions are 51.625 x 46 x 28.75 inches (131.1 x 116.8 x 73 cm).^[3]

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