Memmert Fuktighetskammer - Temperature-humidity working range HCP

Humidity chamber HCP

Humidity chamber

Active humidity control creates a controlled environment for accelerated life tests and 85/85 tests.

Intuitive Operation
Touch, turn & go! Easy and intuitive operation with the unique Memmert ControlCOCKPIT and software AtmoCONTROL.

Stainless steel
Beautiful and functional. Memmert stainless steel is scratch resistant, hygienic, robust and ever-lasting.

Unlimited communication
Memmert appliances are equipped with state of the art interfaces for programming and communication.

Safety
Safety of users and chamber loads: electronic temperature monitoring system, mechanical temperature limiter as well as an integrated auto-diagnostic system.

Perfect environmental simulation in the humidity chamber
Climate chamber with active humidity control

This climate chamber offers the full range of comfort, reliability, and safety. It has active humidity control set from 20 % to 95 % rh and an unsurpassed homogeneity of temperature and humidity over the entire interior. It is suited for environmental testing, environmental simulation, accelerated service life tests, and 85/85 tests according to IEC 60068-2-67 and IEC 60068-2-78.

Temperature range up to +90 °C
4 model sizes (56 to 241 litres volume)
1 model variant: TwinDISPLAY
Active humidity control 20 to 95 % rh
Double doors as standard:
1. Prevention of contamination
2. Prevention of drops or rises in temperature
3. An optimal view of the sensitive chamber load through wide-area heated inner glass door

Humid environment without condensation

The active humidity control ensures an ideal homogeneity of temperature, humidity as well as short recovery times after opening the door. It is practically a maintenance-free climate chamber.
In combination with the heating on all six sides, including a heated inner glass door, it also minimises vaporisation in the interior and, thus, the risk of condensed water dripping onto the test object.
An aluminium thermal conductive layer supports optimum temperature distribution and serves as a heat accumulator in case of a temporary power failure.

Comfortable equipment for accelerated service life tests

To ensure that environmental tests and accelerated life tests such as 85/85 tests run reliably and safely, the humidity chamber HCP offers a wide range of comfort functions:
1. Standard feed-through on the rear panel
2. Battery-buffered ControlCOCKPIT (option)
3. Process runtime starts with SetpointWAIT function only when the setpoint temperature is reached
4. Alarm messages can be sent via e-mail or SMS with MobileALERT (option) and much more.

Temperature Humidity Working Range HCP

Not all climate chambers are the same. The humidity content of the chamber load, the ambient conditions and the respective temperature-humidity working range are decisive factors in the selection of the right appliance. In the adjacent diagram, you can see the possible temperature/humidity combinations for our humidity chambers HCP.

Within the respective temperature-humidity range, permanent operation is possible (at an ambient temperature of 22 °C ± 3 K, relative humidity < 50 %). Condensation may occur in the threshold range. To which extent depends on the humidity content of the chamber load and the ambient conditions.

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Download the humidity chamber HCP brochure.

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Humidity chambers

Fuktighetskammer HCP240

Fuktighetskammer HCP150

Fuktighetskammer HCP105

Fuktighetskammer HCP50

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Frode Rangset

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Get an offer

Contact us

We would like to hear from you if you have any questions or inquiries about our services and products!

Frode Rangset

+47 948 26 016

frode@labhuset.no

Product Specifications

Areas of Use

The Memmert HCP is built for accelerated life testing and environmental simulation at high temperature and high humidity. It suits testing to industrial standards where the combination of heat and moisture is the point. Typical applications include:

Accelerated life testing to IEC 60068-2-67
85/85 tests (85 °C / 85 % rh) for electronics and semiconductors
Damp heat exposure to IEC 60068-2-78
Environmental simulation for electronic components and circuit boards
Corrosion testing of metallic materials and coatings
Testing of plastics and polymers under humid conditions
Storage stability testing of products and packaging
Quality control in the electronics, automotive and materials industries

Advantages

A humid environment with no condensation on the test object
Heating on all six sides combined with a heated inner glass door minimises evaporation in the chamber and removes the risk of condensation dripping onto the test object. An aluminium thermal conducting layer distributes temperature evenly and acts as a heat accumulator during a brief power failure.

Active humidity control in both directions
Microprocessor-controlled active humidification and dehumidification from 20 to 95 % rh gives fast response and short recovery times after the door is opened. Humidity is supplied from demineralised water via a self-priming pump, and generating hot steam prevents bacterial growth in the system.

Capacitive humidity sensor
A high-grade capacitive humidity sensor measures accurately and displays relative humidity continuously. The integrated autodiagnostic system keeps operation reliable over long test runs.

Double doors as standard
A fully insulated steel door plus a heated inner glass door prevents condensation and temperature drop during inspection, while giving a clear view of the test objects.

SetpointWAIT — precise process time
The process time only starts once the set temperature has actually been reached. That ensures the test objects are exposed to the correct conditions for exactly the stated duration — which is what makes an 85/85 test reproducible.

Standard entry port included
A 40 mm silicone entry port in the rear panel (centre left) is standard on every model, ready for connecting sensors, cables and instrumentation to test objects inside the chamber.

Door position alarm included
A door position sensor with alarm and automatic fan shut-off is standard, preventing unnecessary loss of temperature and humidity when the door is left open.

Technical specifications

Read more in the Memmert humidity chamber brochure.

Functions

Heating on all six sides, including a heated inner glass door
Aluminium thermal conducting layer — even temperature distribution and heat accumulation
Active microprocessor-controlled humidification and dehumidification (20–95 % rh, plus rh-Off)
Capacitive humidity sensor with autodiagnostic system
Two Pt100 sensors (DIN Class A, 4-wire) with mutual monitoring
Fully insulated steel door plus heated inner glass door (double doors as standard)
2-point compression door locking
Interior in stainless steel 1.4301 (ASTM 304)
SetpointWAIT — process time starts once the setpoint is reached
AutoSAFETY (ASF) — over- and undertemperature monitoring following the setpoint
Standard 40 mm silicone entry port (rear panel, centre left), moisture-tight
Door position sensor with alarm and automatic fan shut-off
Perforated stainless steel shelves included (1 on HCP50, 2 on the others)
Water tank with connection hose included
TwinDISPLAY (TFT touchscreen) with ControlCOCKPIT operation
Ethernet LAN and USB interfaces; AtmoCONTROL software for programming and communication
Three freely selectable calibration values each for temperature and humidity
Digital timer: 1 minute to 99 days
Standard works calibration certificate at +60 °C / 75 % rh included
Battery-backed ControlCOCKPIT (option C2) — full documentation through a power failure
MobileALERT SMS notification C3/C4 (option)
4–20 mA current loop interface V3/V7 (option)
Door with lock and key B6 (option)
FDA-compliant AtmoCONTROL FDAQ1 (option)
IQ/OQ/PQ documentation D00124/D00136 (option)
DAkkS calibration E48847/E48848 (option)
Compliance: DIN 12880:2007-05, EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-010

Model overview

Documentation

Individual datasheets are available for all models:

Download the shared humidity chamber HCP brochure here.

Key technical data:

Working temperature range: min. +7 °C above ambient to +90 °C
Setting temperature range: +18 to +90 °C
Humidity setting range: 20–95 % rh, plus rh-Off
Setting accuracy: 0.1 °C temperature, 0.5 % rh humidity
Volume: 56–241 litres (4 sizes)
Display: TwinDISPLAY (all models)
Standard calibration: +60 °C / 75 % rh
Power supply: 230 V / 50–60 Hz (115 V as option X2)
Ambient conditions: +10 °C to +30 °C
Compliance: DIN 12880, EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-010

Who is the Memmert Humidity chamber HCP for?

The Memmert HCP suits laboratories and businesses needing precise climate control at high temperature and high humidity. It is a particularly good fit for:

Electronics and semiconductor manufacturers running 85/85 testing and life qualification
Automotive laboratories doing environmental testing of components and systems
Materials testing laboratories running corrosion and humidity testing
Quality control laboratories working to IEC 60068
Universities and research institutes doing climate simulation
Medical device manufacturers testing products and packaging for humidity resistance

Note: for ICH Q1A stability testing in milder climate zones (25–40 °C), see the Memmert constant climate chamber HPPeco. For photostability testing to ICH Q1B, see the Memmert climate chamber ICHL.

About the Manufacturer – Memmert GmbH

Memmert is a German manufacturer with more than 90 years of experience in laboratory ovens, incubators and climate chambers. Founded in Schwabach, Bavaria in 1933, the family-owned company is today one of the world’s leading suppliers of temperature-controlled laboratory equipment.

Founded: 1933
Address: Äußere Rittersbacher Str. 38, 91126 Schwabach, Germany
Website: www.memmert.com
Specialities: heating ovens, incubators, climate chambers, vacuum ovens and water baths
Quality: ISO 9001-certified manufacturing

Memmert products are used worldwide in research, pharmaceuticals, food production, electronics and industry. Industrihuset carries the full Memmert range, adapted to Norwegian laboratories and businesses.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an 85/85 test, and why is the HCP suited to it?

An 85/85 test exposes test objects to 85 °C and 85 % rh over an extended period — typically 1,000 hours — to accelerate ageing and expose weaknesses in electronic components. The HCP is built for exactly this: heating on all six sides with a heated glass door prevents condensation on the test object, SetpointWAIT ensures precise exposure time, and active humidity control holds 85 % rh steady throughout.

What kind of water does the HCP need?

Demineralised water with a conductivity of 5–10 µS/cm and pH between 5 and 7, from an external tank. Ordinary tap water damages the humidity system and voids the warranty. For a connection to the building water supply, a central water supply kit is available with filter cartridges (ZWVR6) or without (ZWVR7, for demineralised water).

What is the battery-backed ControlCOCKPIT, and when does it matter?

Option C2 gives battery backup to the entire display unit during a power failure. That keeps logging of all parameters unbroken and documentation complete even when the power goes — which matters on long 85/85 runs and for validation work where data integrity is required.

Can the HCP be stacked to save space?

Yes. Two units of the same size can be stacked using a stacking kit (option B29744 for sizes 50 and 105, B42114 or B48129 for sizes 150 and 240). For sizes 150 and 240, stacking is only suitable in combination with the correct base stand.

Can the HCP be used for testing to the IEC 60068 standards?

Yes. The HCP suits testing to IEC 60068-2-67 (accelerated damp heat) and IEC 60068-2-78 (damp heat, steady state) within its temperature and humidity working range. For testing that requires temperatures below +18 °C or humidity below 20 % rh, other Memmert products are the better fit.

Do you offer service and calibration of the HCP in Norway?

Yes. Industrihuset is the authorised Norwegian distributor for Memmert. We provide consultation, installation, calibration and IQ/OQ/PQ documentation. Contact frode@labhuset.no or call +47 948 26 016.