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Versatile stage with streamlined design for long duration experiments without cryogens
-40°C - 120°C with thermoelectric heating and cooling
Integrated XY sample positioning for 25mm x 75mm glass slides [10mm x 10mm travel range]
Sealed chamber with gas purging or vacuum capability
TS102GXY / TS102VXY
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DESCRIPTION
INSTEC's TS102GXY/TS102VXY is a thermoelectric (Peltier) based stage which offers gastight/vacuum-tight capabilities and can provide cooling to -40°C without using cryogens liquid nitrogen. Thermoelectric heating/cooling greatly simplifies the system setup, reduces operating costs, and makes the TS102GXY/TS102VXY a convenient choice for performing long duration experiments at low temperatures.
- The TS102GXY is a lower cost option for controlling the atmosphere when high-vacuum operation is not required. Positive pressure purge-gas up to +0.5 Bar can be applied to the twin gas-purge ports to prevent sample oxidation or condensation. The stage can also be used with INSTEC's RHC01 relative humidity control system for studies of temperature/ humidity related phenomena.
- The TS102VXY improves upon the sealing of the TS102GXY to allow chamber evacuation down to 10^-3 mBar (high vacuum upgrade for 10^-6 mBar available). Vacuum compatibility is ideal for freeze drying samples under microscope, low-temp geology studies, or for replicating extraterrestrial environments.
A TS102GXY/ TS102VXY system consists of a thermal stage, mK2000 temperature controller, and a water cooling system such as the C100W or CW5000+ FVC11-2 valve box. Water cooling keeps the thermal stage frame safe to touch, and provides a reference temperature for the TEC modules to enable active cooling. The system can be added to most transmission or reflection based optical microscope systems, such as the TPM-CX40 polarizing microscope. Upgrade to the TS102GXY+/ TS102VXY+ model to access special options such as transmission aperture tuning, electrical feed-throughs and monitoring temperature sensors.
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THERMAL FEATURES
Temperature Control
mK2000 with bi-directional LVDC output
Thermal Block
Clear anodized aluminum
Sample Thermal Cover
Removable Inner sample cover with additional window
Temperature Minimum
-30°C standard with C100W water circulator
-40°C optional with CW5000 Chiller and FVC11 valve controller
Temperature Maximum
120°C
Temperature Sensor
100 Ω Platinum RTD
Maximum Heating Rate
+30°C per minute at 37°C
Maximum Cooling Rate
-20°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 - 80W max (not including water cooling system)
Software
Windows 10/11 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
5.2 mm
Minimum Condenser Working Distance
14 mm
Top Window Aperture
Ø18mm window aperture (22mm x 0.5mm glass)
Top Viewing Angle
±53° from normal
Transmission Aperture
Ø4.8 mm (Ø2mm, Ø8mm and Ø10mm options available with +model)
Bottom Window Aperture
Ø18mm window aperture (22mm x 0.5mm glass)
Bottom Viewing Angle
±13° from normal
Window Defrost
Integrated bottom-window defroster, external top-window defroster
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STRUCTURAL FEATURES
Sample Area
40 mm x 40 mm
Chamber Height
3.5 mm without removable inner cover
2.0 mm with removable inner cover
Sample Positioning
10 mm fine travel with Vernier XY dials for remote manipulation in closed chamber. Standard sample holder for 25mm x 75mm glass slides
Atmospheric Control
Options for gastight or vacuum tight chamber.
Gastight chamber is ideal for preventing condensation down to -60°C, light-duty oxidation prevention, or for humidity studies via the application of purge gas.
Gastight configuration includes 2x sets of quick-connect hose fittings.
Vacuum capability is ideal for preventing condensation, and oxidation over full operating temperature range via chamber evacuation.
Vacuum configuration includes 1x stainless steel vacuum bellows + 1x machinable aluminum blank by default. Secondary vacuum bellows available by request.
Frame Cooling Integrated TEC cooling with recirculating water chiller system
Mounting
Horizontal
Frame Dimensions
169 mm × 96 mm × 25 mm
Weight
800 g (Gas) / 900 (Vacuum)
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OPTIONS
TS102GXY/ TS102VXY Base-Model Options
Add-on options for the TS102GXY/ TS102VXY 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 TS102GXY/ TS102VXY 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 TS102GXY/ TS102VXY to
maintain -40°C indefinetly.
Note: Cooling for extended durations in ambient conditions will lead to condensation on the thermal area and sample. The TS102VXY chamber is sealed for positive pressure gas purge or evacuation to prevent condensation while cooling.
- 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 TS102GXY/ TS102VXY to be easily mounted onto your optical instrument of choice. All TS102GXY/ TS102VXY models include
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ide-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
Window Material
The TS102GXY/ TS102VXY utilizes removable and exchangable windows to optimize preformance for any wavelength. Base-model options are
shown below, but specialized options are available by request with the TS102GXY+/ TS102VXY+ model.
- Quartz Glass (Standard)
PN: WQ1-R0317-T10, WQ1-R018-T10
- BaF2 Glass for IR
PN: WBaF2-R0317-T10, WBaF2-R018-T10
- Soda Lime Glass (Standard)
PN: WG1-R0317-T10, WG1-R018-T10
- ZnSe Glass for IR
PN: WZnSe-R0317-T10, WZnSe-R018-T10
- CaF2 Glass for IR
PN: WCaF2-R0317-T10, WCaF2-R018-T10
- Saphire Glass for UV/IR
PN: WSP-R0317-T10, WSP-R018-T10
Special options for the TS102GXY+/ TS102VXY+ customizable model
Upgrade to the TS102GXY+/ TS102VXY+ 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 TS102GXY+/ TS102VXY+ transmission aperture size to optimize the temperature uniformity while maximizing the
transmission aperture size.
- 5mm aperture (Standard)
- Reduced 2mm aperture
PN: TS102VXY-AP2
Electrical Feedthroughs
For applications that require optical access with simultaneous temperature control and electrical testing, a range of gas-tight electrical feedthroughs may be
added to the TS102GXY+/ TS102VXY+ customizable model. The TS102GXY+/ TS102VXY+ supports up to 2 additional standalone electrical feedthroughs, which may
consist of a combination of up to 2 of any electrical feedthrough types. BNC type feedthroughs are available in two configurations: Grounded, where the
outer BNC conductor is connected to earth ground for shielding, and Floating, where the outer BNC conductor is left floating relative to earth ground
allowing the shielding conductor to be used as a second signal conductor. The Floating BNC configuration includes a second pogo-pin terminal for
each feedthrough.
- 1x or 2x vacuum blanks (Standard)
PN: F0V-TS102VXY
- 1x or 2x Grounded BNC Connectors with pogo pin
terminals
PN: F1V-TS102VXY
- 1x or 2x Floating BNC Connectors with
2x pogo pin terminals each
PN: F2V-TS102VXY
- Customized standalone electrical feedthrough (DB-9,
ribbon-cable, fiber optic, RF and much more!)
Upgraded Temperature Controller Options
The TS102GXY+/ TS102VXY+ is designed for use with Instec's mK2000 series temperature controllers. TEC stages like the TS102GXY+/ TS102VXY+ 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.
- KBr, Kapton windows with custom lid
- Custom covers
- SMA feedthroughs
- Expanded temperature range
- Custom sample holder
... And much more!
Contact sales@instec.com for more information