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Versatile stage with streamlined design for long duration experiments without liquid nitrogen
-40°C - 120°C with thermoelectric heating and cooling
Large chamber to fit standard 25 mm × 75 mm microscope slides and liquid crystal cell holders
Easy side-loading
Removable XY sample positioning with 10mm travel range [optional]
TS102/TS102XY
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DESCRIPTION
INSTEC's TS102/TS102XY is a thermoelectric (Peltier) based stage that can provide cooling to -40°C without using liquid nitrogen. Thermoelectric heating and cooling simplifies the system setup, reduces operating costs, and makes TEC stages 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.
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THERMAL FEATURES
Temperature Controller
mK2000 with bidirectional LVDC output
Thermal Block
Clear anodized aluminum
Minimum Temperature
-30°C with standard water circulator
-40°C with optional upgraded chiller
Maximum Temperature
120°C (upgrade to 150°C available)
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 - 150W max ( not including water-cooling accessories)
Software
Windows software to record and export temperature-time data
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OPTICAL FEATURES
Optical Access
Reflection and transmission capability
Optical Windows
Removable and exchangeable windows permit full-spectrum transparency
Minimum Objective Working Distance
5.8 mm
Minimum Condenser Working Distance
16.5 mm
Top Window Aperture
Ø27 aperture (Ø31.75mm x 1mm glass)
Top Viewing Angle
±60° from normal
*Optional Inner Lid Aperture
Ø16mm aperture (Ø18mm x 0.2mm glass)
Transmission Aperture
Ø5 mm (Options for Ø8mm and Ø10mm also avialable)
Bottom Window Aperture
Ø11 mm aperture (Ø13mm x 1mm glass)
Bottom Viewing Angle
±18° from normal
Window Defrost
External top window defrost, integrated Inner window defrost
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STRUCTURAL FEATURES
Sample Area
40 mm × 40 mm
Chamber Height
2.5 mm with removable inner cover, 4mm without inner cover
1.5 mm and 3.0 mm height spacer options
Sample Positioning
Standard 75mm x 25mm glass slider holder (Non-adjustable)
Optional upgrade to TS102XY add verneir dials with 10mm fine travel for XY sample manipulation. Compatible with XY slide holder and Instec liquid crystal holders (LCH requires 3mm spacer kit)
Frame Cooling
Integrated TEC cooling with included C100W water-cooler. Optional chiller upgrade for increased temperature range
Mounting
Base model includes tapped holes on frame and removable side-mounted L-brackets. Horizontal mounting adaptors for specific instruments are available by request
Frame Dimensions
155 mm × 135 mm × 25 mm
Weight
800 g
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OPTIONS
TS102/TS102XY Base-Model Options
Add-on options for the TS102 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.
Sample Mounting/ Positioning
For many samples, the ability to move the sample in the X and Y directions is incredibly useful. Add this capability for standard
microscope slides or for liquid crystal cell holders to streamline your optical analysis.
- Removable 75mm x 25mm Glass slide holder
(Standard)
PN: N/A
- Add Glass Slide XY Kit
PN: XY-A-01
- Add Liquid Crystal Holder XY Kit *
PN: XY-A-02
Supports LCH-S11 for standard Instec LC cells, LCH-S12 for
miniature Instec LC cells, LCH-S9 for custom/ non-Instec LC
cells
*Requires 3mm spacer kit
TEC/ Frame Cooling
The standard TS102 comes with a C100W benchtop water circulator that enables sample cooling down to -30°C. By adding ice to the
C100W reservoir, the minimum achievable temperature is -40°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 TS102 to maintain -40°C
indefinetly.
Note: While operation below 0° is possible with the TS102, cooling for extended durations in ambient conditions will lead to condensation on the thermal area and sample. A gas-tight or vacuum-tight alternative is reccommended for such applications.
- 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
- Vertical mounting adaptors
Mounting Adaptors
Mounting adaptors allow the TS102 to be easily mounted onto your optical instrument of choice. All TS102 models include side-
mounted L-brackets and tapped holes on the base for easy mounting to any instruments. Optional mounting adaptors are available for
Instec's TPM-CX40, Olympus, Leica, or many more microscope models. For the full list of mounting adaptors, contact
sales@instec.com.
- L-Brackets and tapped holes (Standard)
- Horizontal
- Vertical
- Vertical with rotation
TS102 Spacer Kts
TS102 spacers kits increase the vertical chamber height above the thermal area to accomodate larger samples or XY positioning
accessories.
Note: Spacer kits also increase the minimum working distance specification by the same amount. For the TS102, the standard workiing
distance is 5.6mm, and the chamber height with/without the inner lid is 2.5mm/4mm.
- 1.5mm spacer kit
PN: SP06-TS102
- 3mm spacer kit *
PN: SP12-TS102
*Required for add-on liquid crystal holders
Window Material
The TS102/TS102VXY utilizes removable and exchangable windows to optimize preformance for any wavelength. Base-model options are shown
below, but specialized options are available buy request with the HCS302+ model.
- Quartz Glass (Standard)
PN: WQ1-R0317-T10, WQ1-R0180-T10
- BaF2 Glass for IR
PN: WBaF2-R0317-T10, WBaF2-R0180-T10
- Soda Lime Glass (Standard)
PN: WG1-R0317-T02, WG1-R0180-T02
- ZnSe Glass for IR
PN: WZnSe-R0317-T10, WZnSe-R0180-T10
- CaF2 Glass for IR
PN: WCaF2-R0317-T10, WCaF2-R0180-T10
- Saphire Glass for UV/IR
PN: WQ1-R0317-T02, WQ1-R0180-T02
Special options for the TS102+ customizable model
Upgrade to the TS102+ for access to special options including:
Upgraded Temperature Controller Options
The TS102 is designed for use with Instec's mK2000 series temperature controllers. For thermoelectric temperature control systems, a bi-directional current output mK2000B is required. Furthermore, 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
Transmission Aperture
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 TS102+ transmission aperture size to optimize the temperature
uniformity while maximizing the transmission aperture size.
- 5mm (Standard)
PN: N/A
- Reduced 2mm aperture
PN: AP2-TS102
- Larger 8mm aperture
PN: AP8-TS102
- Larger 10mm aperture
PN: AP10-TS102
Upgrade to TS102+ or TS102XY+ for full customization options. Customizations include:
- KBR, Kapton or Teflon Windows - Custom cover lids - Temperature limit increase ... And much more! - Custom sample holder
Contact sales@instec.com for more information.