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Executing tests according to international standards and R&D free tests

Measurement accuracy and results repeatability are critical to the laboratory and R&D tests: this is what Microplan laboratory test benches are designed for.
The same hardware platform can run several software packages which are based on the applicable international standards of the sector.
Tests are run automatically and a test report is automatically produced at the end, while a log function is always available for further needs.
R&D free tests are also possible, being a synoptic panel available to the operator to execute customized tests by means of keyboard and mouse while having the test evolution under control with a graph.
Integrated control of climatic chamber functions: the operator can run tests within a unique software platform where all the functions of the test bench and the climatic chamber are under his control.

Features
Models
Software

The HP-LAB is suitable R&D and laboratory tests of:

air to water heat pumps
water to water heat pumps
brine to water heat pumps

The HP-LAB can carry out tests on heat pumps in these ranges:

2 - 70 kW of thermal power
1 - 17 kW of electric absorption, triphase
1 - 10 kW of electric absorption, monophase

Tests are possible both in heating and cooling mode, according to

EN 14511
EN 14825
EN 16147 (with the additional DHW-SAT device)

Functions overview

There are three main categories of use:

automatic execution of tests according to the standards;
interactive use for free R&D tests;
integrated control of climate chamber functions.

Automatic execution mode
In this mode, the tests are pre-defined in the software according to the standards, but some freedom is left to the user, who can set some parameters of the tests according to his preferences.
In order to run a certain test, the operator selects it from a menu: an Editor panel appears on the screen about the selected test. The operator can confirm or adjust a list of parameters in that panel.

R&D interactive use
This feature gives the user a set of powerful tools for free tests. In short, the operator can manage every resource of the bench working with mouse and keyboard on a Synoptic graphic diagram showing the bench circuits. It includes active elements (valves, switches, proportional/modulating valves etc.) that the operator can control.

Integrated control of climatic chamber functions

Microplan capabilities include the development of customer's climatic chambers integration within Labsoft software proving a unique platform for the control of all the features of the test bench together with the climatic chamber. The operator can therefore have a fully integrated system under his control.

Installation requirements:

compressed air
water
cooling water
electricity
water drains

HP-ECH20 for air to water heat pumps up to 20 kW of heat output
HP-ECH70-NR for air to water and water to water heat pumps up to 70 kW of heat output

Other models are available upon request.

Labsoft - The software for laboratory tests

Models
Features

HP-ECH20 for air to water heat pumps up to 20 kW of heat output
HP-ECH70-NR for air to water and water to water heat pumps up to 70 kW of heat output

Other models are available upon request.

The HP-LAB is suitable R&D and laboratory tests of:

air to water heat pumps
water to water heat pumps
brine to water heat pumps

The HP-LAB can carry out tests on heat pumps in these ranges:

2 - 70 kW of thermal power
1 - 17 kW of electric absorption, triphase
1 - 10 kW of electric absorption, monophase

Tests are possible both in heating and cooling mode, according to

EN 14511
EN 14825
EN 16147 (with the additional DHW-SAT device)

Functions overview

There are three main categories of use:

automatic execution of tests according to the standards;
interactive use for free R&D tests;
integrated control of climate chamber functions.

Automatic execution mode
In this mode, the tests are pre-defined in the software according to the standards, but some freedom is left to the user, who can set some parameters of the tests according to his preferences.
In order to run a certain test, the operator selects it from a menu: an Editor panel appears on the screen about the selected test. The operator can confirm or adjust a list of parameters in that panel.

R&D interactive use
This feature gives the user a set of powerful tools for free tests. In short, the operator can manage every resource of the bench working with mouse and keyboard on a Synoptic graphic diagram showing the bench circuits. It includes active elements (valves, switches, proportional/modulating valves etc.) that the operator can control.

Integrated control of climatic chamber functions

Microplan capabilities include the development of customer's climatic chambers integration within Labsoft software proving a unique platform for the control of all the features of the test bench together with the climatic chamber. The operator can therefore have a fully integrated system under his control.

Installation requirements:

compressed air
water
cooling water
electricity
water drains

Software

Labsoft

Heat pumps laboratory

Laboratory

Heat pumps