- HOME
-
PRODUCTS
-
ELECTRICAL PROBE SYSTEMS
- ANALYTICAL PROBE STATIONS
- BENCHTOP PROBE STATIONS
- STANDARD MINI PROBE STAGES
- SPECIALTY MINI PROBE STAGES
- WAFER CHUCKS
-
THERMAL PLATES
- BENCHTOP THERMAL PLATES
- COMPACT THERMAL PLATES
- SPECIALTY THERMAL PLATES
- HALL EFFECT MEASURMENT
- ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS
- CONTROLLERS, COOLING SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES
- OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
-
LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEMS
- ALCT SYSTEM
- LC SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
- LC MATERIALS
- CUSTOM PRODUCTS
RESOURCES
SUPPORT
ABOUT
-
-
-
Thermoelectric stage for inverted microscope operation with optional cover lid for better temperature uniformity
-10°C to 90°C with thermoelectric heating and cooling (Optional upgrade for -30°C to 120°C available)
Designed for 35mm Petri dishes and 25x75mm microscope slides
Streamlined design for long duration experiments without cryogens
TS102Si
PRODUCT INQUIRY -
-
DESCRIPTION
Instec's TS102Si is a Thermoelectric (Peltier) Hot and Cold stage designed specifically for inverted optical microscopes. It features an open-face thermal block, easy-to-use temperature control, and excellent optical access, offering extremely small working distances for high-magnification optics.
The TS102Si's sample chamber can accomodate Ø35mm Petri dish specimins and glass slides up to 25mm x 75mm(standard). Optional inner-lids can be used to improve temperature uniformity or support special samples such as flow cells. Dual thermoelectric (Peltier) modules heat and cool without the need for Cryogens, reducing operating costs and simplifying the system setup.
The TS102Si is an ideal solution for applications such as Cell Culturing, Biology, and Thermal Microscopy for inverted microscopes.
-
THERMAL FEATURES
Temperature Control
mK2000 with Bidirectional LVDC output
Thermal Block
Clear Anodized Aluminum
Sample Thermal Cover
Optional removable sample lid options greatly reduce vertical temperature gradient:
-LS; lid for standard 25x75mm microscope slides, includes transmission aperture
-LSR; lid for standard microscope slides, reflection only-LP; lid for standard petri dishes, includes transmission aperture
-LPR; lid for standard petri dishes, reflection only
-LF; lid for flow cell, includes transmission aperture
-LFR; lid for flow cell, reflection only
Minimum Temperature
-10°C with C100W water circulator
-25° with C100W and ice water (requires periodic water change with ice)
-30°C with CW5000 industrial chiller circulating 5°C water
Maximum Temperature
90°C
120°C (optional; requires upgraded chiller)
Temperature Sensor
100 Ω Platinum RTD
Maximum Heating Rate
+15°C per minute at 25°C
Maximum Cooling Rate
-5°C per minute at 25°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 - 150W max (not including water cooling system)
Software
Windows software to record and export temperature-time data
-
OPTICAL FEATURES
Optical Access
Reflection and transmission capability
Minimum Objective Working Distance
3 mm
Cover Lid Window
Ø12 mm
Bottom Viewing Hole
Ø10 mm
Bottom Viewing Angle
±70° from normal
-
STRUCTURAL FEATURES
Sample Area
Ø35 mm (petri dish) or 24mm x 75mm (microscope slide)
Mounting
Horizontal and vertical mounting capability
Frame Dimensions
159.8 mm x 109.8 mm x 38 mm
Weight
1000 g
-
OPTIONS
TS102Si Base-Model Options
Add-on options for the TS102Si base model are listed below. These items can be added at any time, and can even be installed by the end-user in the field.
TEC/ Frame Cooling Upgrades
The standard TS102Si comes with a C100W benchtop water circulator that enables sample cooling down to -10°C. By adding ice to the C100W reservoir, the minimum achievable temperature is -25°C, which can be maintained for a short duration until the ice melts.
To maintain these lower temperatures for longer intervals, alternative water cooling options are available. The CW5000 is a
recirculating chiller that uses a compact refrigeration system to cool and circulate water as low as 5°C, allowing the TS102Si to
maintain -30°C indefinitely.
Note: Note: Cooling for extended durations in ambient conditions will lead to condensation on the thermal area and sample. For long-duration cooling experiments, consider upgrading to a gas tight stage such as the TSA12Gi.
- C100W Water Circulator (Standard)
Multi-purpose benchtop water circulator
PN: C100W
- CW5000 Industrial Chiller
Upgraded water chiller with refrigeration
capabilities, capable of cooling water to 5°C.
PN: CW5000
Mounting Adaptors
Mounting adaptors allow the TS102Si to be easily mounted onto your optical instrument of choice. All TS102Si models include tapped holes on the base and through-holes in each of the four corners for easy mounting to any instrument or surface. Optional mounting adaptors are available for specific inverted microscopes. For the full list of mounting adaptors,
contact sales@instec.com.
- L-Brackets and tapped holes (Standard)
- Horizontal
- Vertical
- Vertical with rotation
Special options for the TS102Si+ customizable model Upgrade to the TS102Si+ for access to special options including:
Transmission Aperture Adjustment
Some applications require larger transmission apertures than others- whether it be to see more of a sample, allow for more light transmission, or for
compatibility with specialized instruments. However, larger transmission apertures also result in larger thermal gradients across the observation area,
decreasing the temperature uniformity. Tune the TS102Si+ transmission aperture size to optimize the temperature uniformity while maximizing the
transmission aperture size.
- 10mm aperture (Standard)
- Reduced 5mm aperture
PN: TS102Si-AP5
Upgraded Temperature Controller Options
The TS102Si is designed for use with Instec's mK2000 series temperature controllers. TEC stages like the TS102Si come standard with a bidirectional
output LVDC mK2000B temperature controller. The mK2000 itself can be customized with various add-on options such as additional monitoring sensors,
analog voltage output and more....
- Additional monitoring sensor for mK2000B
PN: mK2000B-TMK
- Advanced controller upgrades (see mK2000B
page for details)
Ask sales@instec.com for more details
Custom Options
If you can imagine it, Instec can make it! Instec offers complete customization services to tailor any of our standard products to your unique application.
- Custom lids
- Larger or Smaller sample area
- Surface Finish type/ Color
- Expanded temperature range
- Custom sample holder
... And much more!
Contact sales@instec.com for more information