HCS402/HCS402XY
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For optical thermal microscopy and spectroscopy
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-60°C to 400°C temperature range
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Dual top-bottom heating for reduced vertical temperature gradients.
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Large chamber to fit standard 25 mm × 75 mm microscope slides, liquid crystal cell holders, and electro-optical devices
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Sample side-loading and removeable XY sample positioning
Description
Instec’s HCS402/HCS402XY microscope hot and cold stage features a dual heater design which virtually eliminates vertical temperature gradients in the sample chamber. This makes the HCS402/HCS402XY temperature controlled environment an ideal choice for thicker samples or when the best available temperature uniformity is necessary. Top and bottom dual pane windows in the HCS402/HCS402XY stage are removeable and exchangeable to meet a range of spectroscopic needs. The stage can be mounted vertically for applications requiring horizontal beam access to the sample chamber. The interior of the HCS402/HCS402XY is large enough to accommodate a variety of samples, including electro-optic devices and standard 25 mm x 75 mm microscope slides.
The integrated top cover heater provides supreme above-ambient temperature stability and uniformity – a must have for precision experiments!
Thermal Features
Temperature Control |
mK2000 with programmable precision switching PID method |
Thermal Block |
Clear anodized aluminum |
Sample Thermal Cover |
Removable Inner sample cover with additional window |
Temperature Minimum |
-60°C (with optional liquid N2 cooling) |
Temperature Maximum |
400°C |
Temperature Sensor |
100 Ω Platinum RTD |
Maximum Heating Rate |
+150°C per minute at 100°C |
Maximum Cooling Rate |
-40°C per minute at 100°C |
Minimum Heating and Cooling Rate |
±0.01°C per minute |
Temperature Resolution |
0.01°C |
Temperature Stability |
±0.05°C (>25°C), ±0.1°C (<25°C) |
Power Supply |
Universal power input |
Software |
Windows software to record and export temperature-time data |
Optical Features
Optical Access |
Reflection and transmission capability |
Optical Windows |
Removable and exchangeable windows permit full-spectrum transparency |
Minimum Objective Working Distance |
7.4 mm |
Minimum Condenser Working Distance |
10.3 mm |
Top Window |
27 mm diameter (10 mm inner cover) |
Top Viewing Angle |
±47° from normal |
Transmission Aperture |
2 mm diameter (5 and 8 mm options) |
Bottom Viewing Angle |
±45° from normal |
Window Defrost |
Integrated external window defrost |
Structural Features
Sample Area |
38 mm x 50 mm |
Chamber Height |
2.1 mm with removeable inner coverAdditional height with optional spacers |
Sample Loading |
Quick sample handling with side loading/unloading holder |
Sample Positioning |
10 mm fine travel with Vernier XY dials for remote manipulation in closed chambers |
Frame Cooling |
Integrated frame cooling with optional chiller system |
Mounting |
Horizontal and vertical mounting capability |
Frame Dimensions |
116.84 mm x 111.76 mm x 23.11 mm |
Weight |
780 g |
