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Benchtop probe station
-190°C to 400°C Temperature Range
Gas purging and/or vacuum capabilities
Ø26mm inscribed hexagon sample area
4+ probes with remote mechanical positioning
Up to 6+ standard probers available
The HCP421V-PS1 is an advanced and highly customizable benchtop probing station with modular components to fit a variety of needs. This station has a temperature range of -190°C to 400°C under vacuum or ambient conditions. If higher temperature ranges are needed, please inquire about our HCP621G-PS1 which substitutes vacuum capability for an increased upper temperature limit.
Four independent electrical probers with XYZ micromanipulators allow for prober movement while maintaining vacuum. The 45mm viewing aperture on the chamber lid provides excellent optical access of the entire 26mm hexagon sample area, and is compatible with a wide range of optical analysis tools. The HCP421V-PS1 comes affixed to a heavy-duty aluminum baseplate with mounting points for tube-microscope systems, and handles for portability. An anti-vibration table or VVR1 vibration reducer is recommended, but not strictly required depending on the vacuum system.
Upgrade to the HCP421V-PS1+ fully customizable model to add or remove probers, change electrical feedthrough types, add RF probers with rotational control, high vacuum compatibility, larger sample areas, and more!
For more information on INSTEC probing solutions, check out our full Electrical Probing Solutions Catalog!
Temperature Control |
mK2000 with programmable precision LVDC PID method to minimize electrical noise |
Thermal Block |
Silver |
Minimum Temperature |
-190°C (with optional liquid N2 cooling) |
Maximum Temperature |
400°C for vacuum version (600°C for gas tight version) |
Temperature Sensor |
100 Ω Platinum RTD |
Maximum Heating/Cooling Rate |
±30°C/min *Up to +150°C/min available by request |
Minimum Heating/Cooling Rate |
±0.01°C/min |
Temperature Resolution |
0.01°C (RTD) |
Temperature Stability |
±0.05°C (>25°C), ±0.1°C (<25°C) |
Power supply |
Universal power input - 200W max (not including LN2 system or water cooling accessory) |
Software |
Windows 10/11 software to record and export temperature-time data SCPI interface with programming SDK avialable |
Optical Access |
Reflection only (transmission available with + models) |
Optical Window |
Removable and exchangeable windows permit full-spectrum transparency |
Minimum Objective Working Distance |
12 mm |
Window Size |
Ø50mm X 2mm |
Aperture Size |
Ø45mm |
Top Viewing Angle |
±50.0° from normal |
Window Cooling |
Integrated external window cooling fixture |
Window Material |
Quartz (Standard) with options for Sapphire, CaF2, etc... |
Sample Area |
13x13mm |
Chamber Height |
8.5 mm |
Atmosphere Control |
Sealed chamber with vacuum capability to control humidity, condensation, and oxidation. Standard vacuum level to 9.9x10^-3 mBar vai KF25 flange (can be swapped for other sizes) |
Sample Loading |
Sample loading requires lid removal |
Prober Positioning |
10x10x6 mm fine travel with Vernier XYZ dials for remote manipulation in sealed chamber via vacuum bellows |
Frame Cooling |
Integrated frame and lid water cooling via recirculating chiller system (required, sold separately) |
Mounting |
Horizontal optical table mounting options for standalone breadboard or direct microscope mounting |
Frame Dimensions |
700X400mm |
Weight |
12.5kg |