Product Overview

The Environmental Chamber (-20°C to +80°C) from Decibels Lab is engineered to simulate extreme environmental conditions for testing lithium-ion batteries, powertrain components, and electronics. Designed for accuracy and repeatability, this chamber ensures safe and controlled thermal cycling, enabling users to evaluate product behavior under various climate stressors.

Whether for cell aging tests, thermal runaway studies, or cold-start evaluations, this chamber is a vital tool in any EV R&D or validation lab.

Product Variants & Specifications


Specification Variant 1
Product ID DB-ENV-A01
Power Supply 230 V AC, Single Phase, 50 Hz
Material of Construction Inner: Stainless Steel
Outer: Stainless Steel
Insulation PUF Insulation
Air Circulation Forced air via suction blower + fan
Port Hole Both sides with rubber seals for sensor insertion
Heating System Tubular finned type heaters (Dry & Wet)
Humidity System Steam injection (Dry & Wet Bulb Principle)
Refrigeration System Emerson make / Evaporation coil + fan-cooled condenser
Temperature Range -20°C to +80°C
Humidity Range 30% to 85% RH
Temperature Accuracy ± 0.2 °C
Temperature Uniformity ± 1 °C
Humidity Accuracy ± 2% RH or better
Inner Chamber Size (WxDxH) 50 × 50 × 80 cm (200 Litres)
Outer Size (WxDxH) 100 × 70 × 164 cm
Sensor R.H. / Temperature Sensor
Control System HMI/PLC with 7” Color Touchscreen HMI
USB Pen Drive & Printer Support
Programmable Ramp/Soak Type
Total Programs: 10
Steps per Program: 20
Max Cycles: 999
Safety Features Float switch for boiler tank
Evaporation tray thermostat
Dedicated safety controller with alarms
2-min compressor ON delay
Trays 3 Adjustable Rod Trays
Additional Features Castor wheels
Adjustable tray height
Heavy-duty latch with lock & key
MCB
Robust hinges

Key Experiments You Can Perform

The Environmental Chamber supports a wide range of real-world testing scenarios

  • Cold Start Performance Testing

    Simulate sub-zero environments for battery startup tests.

  • High-Temperature Stress Tests

    High-Temperature Stress Tests

  • Thermal Cycling & Aging

    Evaluate product durability through repeated temperature shifts.

  • EV Component Validation

    Test inverters, BMS, chargers, and other systems under realistic thermal loads.

  • Degradation & Safety Studies

    Assess impact of temperature on battery degradation and stability.