DE-202 Cryocooler Series
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The DE-202 is a compact, axially symmetrical, small cooling power closed cycle cryocooler. Its small mass makes it uniquely suited for many manipulator and goniometer applications. This cooler is ideal for small heat loads such as sample cooling in R&D applications. It is available in several geometric variations, customized for rotation in a tight space, UHV, and extensions can be provided to reach deep into a users equipment. High temperature interfaces and high temperature stability modifications can also be provided.
The Following geometric options are available.
DE-202*F cryocoolers for OEM sales are sold with a flat flange. These systems can also be equipped with an instrumentation skirt.
DE-202*E cryocoolers have an economy instrumentation skirt which is bolted to the flat flange of the cryooler and interfaces with a rubber o-ring. The skirt acts as an interface, where the double o-ring is the sealing suface for the vacuum shroud. The instrumentation skirt comes with a pumout port along with two additional ports. The one port is an electrical feedthrough for sensors and heaters whereas the other port is available for expandability.
DE-202*I cryocoolers have a high performanceinstrumentation skirtthat is made out of stainless steel and is welded directly to the cryocooler. When teamed up with a stainless steel vacuum shroud a high vacuum sample space of 10-7 Torr can be achieved.
DE-202*K cryocoolers were designed to integrate with the Newport Kappa.
DE-202*G was designed to fit into the Huber 512 and 5020, 4 and 6 circle goniometers with a cryostat mount. The small radial clearance of rotation makes it uniquely practical for these applications. The DE-202*G also makes it Ideal for many other manipulator applications where rotation of the cooler in a tight space is important..
The ARS manufactured CS-202*B is a True UHV cold head (10-11 Torr) where all of the rubber o-ring seals have been replaced with welded joints and metal seals. A CF flange is directly welded to the cryocooler
Features
- Cryogen Free
- Displex Pneumatically Driven Gifford-McMahon Closed Cycle Cryocooler designed for low sample vibrations
- Simple efficient design with only 2 moving components for high reliability
- Easy field maintenance
- Low life cycle cost
- Water cooled ARS-2HW compressor for quiet and clean operation
Standard Components
- Cold Head (DE-202AF)
- Compressor (ARS-2HW)
- 2 Helium Hoses
Options and Upgrades
- 4 K Cold head (0.1 W @ 4.2 K)
- 5.5 K Cold Head (1 W @ 10 K)
- Turbo Upgrade for Faster Cooldown and High Cooling Power
- 450 K High temperature interface
- 800 K HIgh temperature interface
The ARS Advantage

The DE-202SE cold head is a precision machine carefully tuned to achieve temperatures below 4 K with 0.1 W of cooling power at 4.2 K.
The DE-202AEcold head is a rugged workhorse built with power and durability in mind achieving temperatures below 9 K with 0.5 W of cooling power at 10 K.
The DE-202PE cold head is a hybrid of the the 4 K and 10 K philosophies achieving a balance that exhibits the best of both worlds, with temperatures below 5.5 K and 1 W of cooling power at 10 K.
Our high temperature interfaces use a unique combination of mechanical and thermodynamic properties to create a high temperature thermal disconnect between the cold head and the sample space. This allows for heating of the sample space far in excess of the maximum 355K temperature of our cryocoolers.
450K The easy way
Our 450K interface is a simple semi-perminant addition to the cold tip that expands the upper sample temperature range by 95K utilizing most of the same instrumentation as our standard cryocoolers.
800 K Pouring on the Heat
Our specially design 800K interface goes beyond the standard techniques to provide a unique system that maximizes thermal conduction at low temperatures while minimizing heat transfer at high temperatures. Beyond the safe operating temperature of Silicon Diodes the standard sensors are replaced with E-type Thermocouples and Platinum RTDs.

The water cooled ARS-2HW compressor that powers the DE-202 Series Cold heads has many benefits that are amplified in small laboratory settings. The water cooling redirects heat energy that would otherwise be dumped into the lab, by a large cooling fan. The lack of a large cooling fan also dramatically reduces the noise of these compressors (only 60 dBA). Additionaly with minimum air circulation, the air currents and dust are kept to a minimum. The high efficiency heat exchanger results in low water usage, and saves space inside the compressor giving it a small footprint. When water is not available our Coolpac™ remote recirculation system can send cooling water from up to 100ft away.

The ARS DE-202 Closed Cycle Cryocooler operates on a pneumatically driven Gifford-McMahon refrigeration cycle that is both mechanically simple and robust.
12,000 Maintenance cycle
Over time the internal components of the cold head begin to wear. Eventually the performance of the cold head will decline and sometime after 12,000 hours certain internal components need to be replaced or refurbished. With Most Closed cycle cryocoolers the only option is to send the cold head back to the manufacturer for service.
A Second Option
The Simplicity of the ARS pneumatically driven cryocooler allows for another option. Our customers have the option of purchasing a service kit for our 10K and 6K cryocoolers that replaces all of the worn components. This service kit can be ordered ahead of time and reduce down time to a matter of hours instead of weeks.
Cryocooler Specifications
| Cryocooler Model | DE-202AE | DE-202A(T)E | DE-202PE | DE-202SE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | |
| Base Temperature | < 9 K | < 9 K | < 9 K | < 9 K | < 5.5 K | < 5.5 K | < 4.2 K | < 4.2 K | |
| Cooling Capacity- | 4.2 K | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 W | 0.08 W |
| 10 K | 0.5 W | 0.4 W | 0.7 W | 0.56 W | 1 W | 0.8 W | 1.2 W | 1 W | |
| 20 K | 2.5 W | 2 W | 3.7 W | 3 W | 2.3 W | 1.8 W | 2.3 W | 1.8 W | |
| 77 K | 4 W | 3.2 W | 6 W | 4.8 W | 3.5 W | 2.8 W | 4 W | 3.2 W | |
| Radiation Shield Cooling Capacity | 10 W | 8 W | 15 W | 12 W | 10 W | 8 W | 10 W | 8 W | |
| (1st Stage Cooling Capacity at 77K) | |||||||||
| Maximum Cylinder Temperature | 355 K | 355 K | 355 K | 355 K | |||||
| Cooldown Time- | 20K | 50 min | 60 min | 35 min | 42 min | 60 min | 72 min | 60 min | 72 min |
| Base Temperature | 70 min | 84 min | 50 min | 60 min | 90 min | 108 min | 90 min | 108 min | |
| Weight | Expander | 7.1 kg (16 lbs) | 7.1 kg (16 lbs) | 7.1 kg (16 lbs) | 7.1 kg (16 lbs) | ||||
| Compressor Model | ARS-2HW | ARS-4HW | ARS-2HW | ARS-4HW | |||||
| Standard Voltage | Min | 208 V | 208 V | 208 V | 190 V | 208 V | 190 V | 208 V | 190 V |
| Max | 230 V | 220 V | 230 V | 210 V | 230 V | 210 V | 230 V | 210 V | |
| Power Usage | Singe Phase | 1.3 kW | 1.2 kW | 3.6 kW | 3.0 kW | 3.6 kW | 3.0 kW | 3.6 kW | 3.0 kW |
| Dimensions: | L | 483 mm (19 in) | 483 mm (19 in) | 483 mm (19 in) | 483 mm (19 in) | ||||
| W | 434 mm (17.1 in) | 434 mm (17.1 in) | 434 mm (17.1 in) | 434 mm (17.1 in) | |||||
| H | 516 mm (20.3 in) | 516 mm (20.3 in) | 516 mm (20.3 in) | 516 mm (20.3 in) | |||||
| Weight | Compressor | 62 kg (137 lbs) | 73 kg (160 lbs) | 73 kg (160 lbs) | 73 kg (160 lbs) | ||||
| Typical Maintenance Cycle | 12,000 hours | 8,000 hours | 12,000 hours | 12,000 hours | |||||
Heat Load Map

Vibration Levels

DE-202*F
Flat Flange Cold Head
DE-202*E
With Economy Bolt on Aluminum Skirt
DE-202*I
Welded Stainless Steel Instrumentation Skirt
DE-202*B
With True UHV Instrumentation Skirt
DE-202*G
For Small Rotational Clearance
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Courtesy of:
Prof. Steve Collins,
Beamline I16 Diamond Light Source
CS202SK-DMX-2D
4K Closed Cycle Cryostat installed on a Newport Kappa Goniometer for x-ray diffraction experiments. This cryostat was fitting with Beryllium domes for 2 Pi steradian access.
Courtesy of: Mr. Donghyun Kim
CS202AE-DMX-AL
Installed for
Micro-Photoluminescence experiments, with continuously adjustable sample to window distance for short focal length experiments.

CS202SI-DMX-1SS
Premium Closed Cycle Optical Cryostat with welded stainless steel vacuum shroud and instrumentation skirt. Shown with Compressor and Helium Hoses.


