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Compact stage for inverted microscopy
-190°C - 300°C with resistive heating and liquid nitrogen cooling option
23 mm × 28 mm sample area
Sealed chamber with gas purging capability [0.5 Bar positive pressure]
Rough-vacuum compatibility [1mBar]
HCS321Gi
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DESCRIPTION
Instec's HCS321Gi hot and cold stage is designed specifically for inverted optical microscopes. It's small form factor allows for easy mounting onto nearly all common inverted microscope platforms. The HCS321Gi offers the widest tempertature range available for inverted microscope applications and a fully enclosed sample chamber for enhanced temperature uniformity and inert gas purge.
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THERMAL FEATURES
Temperature Control
mK2000 with programmable precision switching PID method
Thermal Block
Clear Anodized Aluminum
Sample Thermal Cover
Removable Inner sample cover with additional window
Minimum Temperature
-80°C (with optional liquid N2 cooling)
*Optional -190°C upgrade available with LN2-P8C
Maximum Temperature
300°C
Temperature Sensor
100 Ω Platinum RTD
Maximum Heating Rate
+50°C per minute at 100°C
Maximum Cooling Rate
-30°C per minute at 100°C
Minimum Heating and Cooling Rate
±0.01°C per minute
Temperature Resolution
0.01°C
Temperature Stability
±0.05°C (>25°C), ±0.1°C (<25°C)
Power Supply
Universal power input
Software
Windows 10/11 software to record and export temperature-time data
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OPTICAL FEATURES
Optical Access
Reflection and transmission capability via transmission aperture
Optical Windows
Removable and exchangeable windows permit full-spectrum transparency
Minimum Objective Working Distance
5.8 mm
Minimum Condenser Working Distance
11.5 mm
Top Viewing Aperture
Ø36mm diameter aperture, Ø42mm x 1mm glass window
Top Viewing Angle
±40° from normal
Inner Window Aperture Ø10mm inner window aperture, Ø12mm glass Transmission Aperture 7 mm diameter (5mm reduced aperture avialable with "+" model for increased temperature uniformity)
Bottom Viewing Aperture
Ø36mm diameter aperture, Ø42mm x 1mm glass window
Bottom Viewing Angle
±65° from normal
Window Defrost
External top-window defrost fixture, Integrated bottom-window defrost port
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STRUCTURAL FEATURES
Sample Area
23 mm x 28 mm
Chamber Height
10.2 mm without removeable inner cover
5.2 mm with removeable inner cover
Frame Cooling
Integrated frame cooling with optional chiller system, recommended when heating above 150°C
Mounting
Horizontal and vertical mounting capability. Base model includes tapped holes on frame and removable side-mounted L-Brackets.
Vertical and Horizontal mounting adaptors available for select instruments, or by custom design
Frame Dimensions
135 mm x 134 mm x 23.5 mm
Weight
610 g