Brookfield Bath, Model TC-101 - Manual (Page 3)

Section 1. General Information
1.1 Unpacking
Your circulator is shipped in a special carton. Retain the carton and all packing materials until the unit is
completely assembled and working properly. Set up and run the unit immediately to confirm proper operation.
Beyond one week, your unit may be warranty repaired, but not replaced. If the unit is damaged or does not
operate properly, contact the transportation company, file a damage claim and contact the company where your
unit was purchased.
1.2 Package Contents
All TC-101P TC-201P TC-501P
Circulator Bath
Operators Manual 110-119
RS-232 Communication Cable 225-173
3 /
16
in., 1 /
4
in., and 3 /
8
in. Nylon Barbed Tubing Adapters 510-011
6 ft. of 1 /
4
in. ID Latex Tubing 300-299
Beaker Platform(s) for Bath Reservoir — 600 ml 701-402 701-402 (qty 2) 701-402
— 1000ml 701-403
Deck Lid(s) — solid 510-209 510-209
— w/beaker holes 510-211 510-209 510-211
Blue Hole Plugs — 3 1 / 2 inch 300-295 300-295 (qty 2) 300-295
Note: Do NOT Use Above 120°C — 4 1 / 4 inch 300-296
Note: Work area "opening" is designed to measure samples directly in the bath. If additional viscometer height
is required (spindle/guard clearance), either a 4 inch rod extension (part number BLM-4E) used with type A lab
stand or an 18 inch rod replacement
(part mumber VS-38) used with type S lab stand are available from
Brookfield or an authorized dealer.
1.3 Description of Circulating Baths
The PROGRAMMABLE circulating baths are designed to provide precise temperature control of fluids for
circulation to external equipment or to be used as a stand alone bath. The reservoir may be used for immersing
samples while the unit is connected to an external device. All wetted parts are corrosion resistant 300 series
stainless steel. Models are equipped with various size reservoirs and refrigeration capacities.
1.4 Specification Chart
Controller Programmable
Temperature Range (Non-Refrigerated) Ambient +5° to 200°C
Temperature Range (Refrigerated) -20° to 200°C
Temperature Stability ±.01°C
Readout LCD
Readout Accuracy ±0.25°C
Pump Duplex
Pump Flow Rate (Pressure) @ 120V, 60Hz 11 to 24 lpm
Pump Flow Rate (Suction) 8 to 18 lpm
Overtemp/Safety Cutoff Yes (Adjustable)
RS232 Interface Yes
Remote Probe Optional
Inlet / Outlet 1 /
4
inch NPT (female)
Heater 1000 Watts
4