TS102/TS102XY
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Versatile stage with closed design for long duration experiments without liquid nitrogen
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-40°C to 120°C with thermoelectric heating and cooling
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Large chamber to fit standard 25 mm × 75 mm microscope slides and liquid crystal cell holders
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Easy side-loading
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Optional XY sample positioning
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Optional spacers to allow increased sample height
Description
Instec’s TS102/TS102XY is a thermoelectric (Peltier) based stage that can provide cooling to -40°C without using liquid nitrogen or a recirculating chiller. This simplifies the system set up, reduces operating costs, and makes it a convenient choice for performing long duration experiments at low temperatures. The TS102/TS102XY features convenient side loading of samples and accommodates standard 25mm x 75 mm microscope slides as well as Instec liquid crystal cell holders.
The TS102/TS102XY is a perfect choice for researchers needing both heating and cooling over a moderate temperature range.
Thermal Features
Temperature Control |
mK2000 with programmable precision switching PID method |
Thermal Block |
Black anodized aluminum |
Temperature Minimum |
-30C with optional chiller |
-40C optional |
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Temperature Maximum |
120°C |
Temperature Sensor |
100 Ω Platinum RTD |
Maximum Heating Rate |
+30°C per minute at 37°C |
Maximum Cooling Rate |
-15°C per minute at 37°C |
Minimum Heating and Cooling Rate |
±0.01°C per minute |
Temperature Resolution |
0.01°C |
Temperature Stability |
±0.05°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 |
5.6 mm |
Minimum Condenser Working Distance |
10.7 mm |
Top Window |
27 mm diameter |
Top Viewing Angle |
±62.1° from normal |
Transmission Aperture |
5 mm diameter |
Bottom Window |
11 mm diameter |
Bottom Viewing Angle |
±24.8° from normal |
Window Defrost |
Integrated external window defrost |
Structural Features
Sample Area |
38 mm × 52 mm |
Chamber Height |
2.5 mm with removable inner cover |
1.5 mm and 3.0 mm height spacer options |
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Sample Positioning |
10 mm fine travel with Vernier XY dials for remote manipulation in sealed chambers |
Frame Cooling |
Integrated frame cooling via hose barb ports with optional chiller system |
Mounting |
Horizontal and vertical mounting capability |
Frame Dimensions |
155 mm × 98 mm × 23.5 mm |
Weight |
800 g |
