Multichannel Systems TC01-TC02 Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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3 Installation and Operation
3.1 Welcome to the Temperature Controller TC01/02
Warning: Improper use, especially a too high setpoint temperature or an inappropriate
channel configuration, for example, a too high maximum power, can lead to overheating
the heating element. Overheating can lead to fire hazards and even fatal injuries. Only
advanced users should edit the channel configuration and only with extreme care.
The temperature controller TC01/02 is used to control the temperature of a connected heating
element. It is available with one or two output channels TC01 and TC02, respectively. Handling
of both devices is similar and information in the TC01/02 manual applies to both.
The thermocouple function is added to the standard temperature controller in revision REV G.
The devices with a series number higher than SN 2000 are equipped with this function.
The TC01/02 is designed for use with Pt100 sensors, which allow a very precise temperature
recording and control. Pt100 sensors feature the highest available accuracy and linearity over
a wide temperature range. All heating elements that are part of products from Multi Channel
Systems MCS GmbH are provided with Pt100 sensors. Please see the manuals of the heating
elements that you are going to use for details.
The TC01/ TC02 uses a Proportional-Integrator (PI) based technology. The setpoint
temperature is reached fast, and the accuracy is extraordinarily high. The outputs are galvanically
isolated against ground, that is, the TC01/ TC02 does not interfere with the experimental setup.
The TC01/02 is a general purpose temperature controller for use of almost any kind of heating
element. The PI coefficients are preset in the channel configuration defaults for MCS products.
You can set up your own custom configurations to use the temperature controller for your specific
heating elements. Preset configurations are available for use with the heating elements that are
part of the following products provided by Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH.
 MEA2100: compact stand-alone system for recordings from microelectrode arrays with 60,
2 x 60 or 120 channels with integrated amplification, data acquisition, online signal processing,
and integrated stimulus generator.
 USB-MEA256: compact stand-alone system for recordings from microelectrode arrays with
256 channels with integrated amplification, data acquisition, and analog / digital conversion.
 MEA1060-INV: 60 channel preamplifier and filter amplifier for microelectrode arrays on
inverted microscopes. The same channel configuration applies to MEA1060-INV-BC amplifiers.
 MEA1060-UP: 60 channel preamplifier and filter amplifier for microelectrode arrays on
upright microscopes. The same channel configuration applies to MEA1060-UP-BC amplifiers.
 PH01: Perfusion cannula with heater and sensor.
 TCW1: Warming plate with heater and sensor.
 OP Table: Warming plate with heater and sensor, and rectal thermometer with thermocouple
sensor.
Note: Multi Channel Systems can provide a channel configuration for your application on request.
The TC01/02 heats actively, but the cooling is passive. Therefore, the minimum temperature
is defined by the room temperature. A room temperature beyond 5 °C is not recommended.
For advanced applications, the TC01/ TC02 can be remote controlled via the USB port. The actual
temperature values can be read on the connected computer and saved as a text file. You can then
import this file into your custom evaluation software, for example to plot a temperature curve.
You can also set up custom programs for applying automated temperature protocols to the
connected heating element.
Advanced hardware diagnosis features ensure a superior experimental control.