Overview
- Low-noise temperature controllers
- for heating only
- One channel and two channel versions available
- 19″ rackmount cabinet
- DIN-connector for use with ALA scientific heating devices
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Analog Heat Only npi Temperature Controllers
- TC-10/TC-20
Details
The TC-10 and TC-20 temperature control systems are designed for heating purposes in electrophysiological experiments. The TC-10 has one temperature control channel and one additional thermometer, whereas the TC-20 provides two independent temperature controller channels. Both systems are housed in 19″ standard cabinets, with built-in power supply and cooling elements for the power devices. The TC-10/20 system guarantee low noise operation and have special protection features to prevent the preparation from damage.
Each system incorporates two electronic thermometers for small temperature sensors (standard is R2252, i.e. the sensor has a resistance of 2252 Ω at 25 °C or optional PT100, i.e. the sensor has a resistance of 100 Ω at 0 °C), two digital temperature displays (XX.X °C), a set-point control with direct readout (XX.X °C), a PI (proportional-integral) controller with adjustable parameters, an output power control unit and a high-power output stage (DC, continuous operation) for resistive (i.e. heat only) loads with electronic protection circuits. The power outputs are short circuit protected, the output power is limited electronically. The maximum output voltage is approximately 12 V, the current is limited to 2 A.
The system can be connected to the thermistors / heating elements in two ways:
– Using separate cables for the sensors and the heating element or
– Using the ALA DIN cable assembly that connects both, sensors and heating elements, e.g. ALA HPT-2A
The TC-20 controller is delivered with a power cord and a user manual. Sensors must be purchased separately.
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Specifications
SENSOR INPUT:
for semiconductor 2252 Ω at 25 °C (standard) or platinum 100 Ω at 0 °C,
accuracy typically 0.1 °C at 25 °C, with electronic protection
SENSOR INPUT (EXT. Mode):
1 mV / °C
ALARM and SHUTOFF:
disconnects POWER OUTPUT if temperature is below +3 °C (not connected or broken sensor) or above +60 °C (short circuited sensor)
DIGITAL DISPLAYS:
3 1/2 digits, XX.X °C (temperature of SENSOR A or B) or XX.X V (voltage at power output)
COMMAND INPUT:
analog input, 10 mV / °C, via BNC connector
SET VALUE CONTROL:
digital control, range 5-60 °C, XX.X °C or 0-100% of output voltage (DIRECT mode)
TEMPERATURE OUTPUT (A, B):
analog outputs, 10 mV / °C, via BNC connector, output impedance: 250 Ω
POWER OUTPUT:
12 V / 2 A, short circuit protected, continuous DC (TC-20)
12 V / 2.5 A, short circuit protected, continuous DC (TC-10)
LIMITER:
control for the output voltage with a linear range from 0 – 100 %
CONTROL:
PI (proportional-integral) controller, accuracy typically ±0.2 °C, gain range 10-10k, integration time 50 ms – 20 s (logarithmic scale)
MEASURING ACCURACY:
0.1 °C at 25 °C
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
115 / 230V AC, 60 / 50 Hz,
DIMENSIONS:
19″ rackmount cabinet 19″ (483 mm), 10″ (250 mm), 3.5″ (88 mm).
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Downloads
Manuals:
TC-10 Manual
TC-20 Manual
Brochure:
Temperature Control
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References
Common synaptic phenotypes arising from diverse mutations in the human NMDA receptor subunit GluN2A
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Ordering
| Part no. | Description |
| TC-10 | One channel temperature controller, for heating |
| TC-20 | Two channel temperature controller, for heating |
| TS-1 | Temperature sensor for TC/PTC/MTC systems |
| TS-2 | Miniature temperature sensor for TC/PTC/MTC systems |
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