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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 [optional]
INSTEC's TS102/TS102XY is a thermoelectric (Peltier) based stage that can provide cooling to -40°C without using liquid nitrogen. This simplifies the system setup, 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.
Temperature Controller |
mK2000 with programmable precision switching PID method |
Thermal Block |
Black anodized aluminum |
Temperature Minimum |
-30°C with standard water circulator |
-40°C with optional upgraded chiller | |
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 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 mm with Ø31.75 mm window |
Top Viewing Angle |
±60° from normal |
Transmission Aperture |
Ø5 mm |
Bottom Window |
Ø11 mm |
Bottom Viewing Angle |
±18° from normal |
Window Defrost |
Integrated external window defrost |
Sample Area |
40 mm × 40 mm |
Chamber Height |
2.5 mm with removable inner cover |
1.5 mm and 3.0 mm height spacer options | |
Sample Positioning |
10 mm fine travel with Vernier XY dials for remote manipulation |
Frame Cooling |
Integrated frame cooling with Peltier cooling accessory. Upgradable stronger chiller system available to widen temperature range. |
Mounting |
Horizontal and vertical mounting capability |
Frame Dimensions |
155 mm × 96 mm × 25 mm |
Weight |
800 g |