MAIN FEATURES
The KIC-SL-E is the “expanded” version of KIC-SL 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-SL-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-SL-E external and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee electrical isolation and/or corrosion resistance. The KIC-SL-E provides one Level of Containment (LoC). The KIC-SL-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-SL-E is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today including Chinese Shenzhou.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
| Levels of Containment | (LoC) 1 |
| External Envelope | 98x62x33 mm (LxWxH) |
| Internal Dimensions | 82x42x31 mm (LxWxH) – for EU accommodation |
| Internal volume | 107 ml (whole available volume is ≈121 ml) |
| Container Mass | 72 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 – Shenzhou |
| QIALIFIED FOR | Manned Missions (ISS - Soyuz) |
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