MAIN FEATURES
The KIC-DL-E is the “expanded” version of KIC-DL with larger dimensions. It provides increased internal volume for the experiment accommodation maintaining the same mechanical interfaces and locking mechanism for insertions in small racks. The KIC-DL-E is made of certified material with excellent mechanical and chemical structural properties. It composed by a main body (where the electrical interface connector is placed) and a cover. The KIC-DL-E external and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee electrical isolation and/or corrosion resistance. The KIC-DL-E provides two Level of Containment (LoC). The KIC-DL-E is provided with a standardized electrical connector that allows its use on existing facilities or equipment available on ISS. Alternative connectors can be implemented on request. In its standard configuration the KIC-DL-E is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
| Levels of Containment | (LoC) 1 |
| External Envelope | 98x62x33 mm (LxWxH) |
| Internal Dimensions | 78x40x31 mm (LxWxH) – for EU accommodation |
| Internal volume | 97 ml (whole available volume is ≈114 ml) |
| Container Mass | 91 grams (standard electrical connector included) |
| Electrical Connector | 17 contacts |
| Operative Temperature | -5 °C to +45 °C (qualified) |
| Crew Handling | YES |
| In-Flight Opening | NO |
| Operations | Automatic experiment execution |
Additional Detailed information available on request.
QUALIFICATION STATUS
| QUALIFIED FOR | Progress – Soyuz – Dragon |
| QUALIFIED FOR | Manned Missions (ISS - Soyuz) |
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