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Benchtop workhorses for thermal control in any application
-190°C – 600°C depending on model
Standard square plates from 50 mm to 300 mm
SQUARE HOT AND COLD PLATES WITHOUT COVER
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FEATURES
Instec Benchtop thermal plates are versatile tools for general-purpose temperature control applications. Perform experiments under programmable precision temperature control from -190°C – 600°C depending on the model. Standard square plates from 50 mm to 300 mm, with custom sizes available by request.
Applications include general-purpose temperature control, biology, additive manufacturing, spectroscopy, controlled temperature curing, and much more!
Benchtop plates with gastight covers are also available for applications requiring condensation prevention measures such as inert gas purge, or higher temperature uniformity.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Surface Options
Clear Anodized Aluminum Standard, Silver, Gold, or nickel plated copper, options avialable depending on model and options
Surface Electrical Options
Grounded (standard), floating (optional)
Frame Cooling
Integrated frame cooling with optional chiller system
Mounting
Base model includes tapped holes on frame and removable side-mounted L-Brackets
Sample Area Elevation Sample area is raised 1mm above surrounding frame Temperature Control
mK2000 with programmable precision switching PID method
Optional LVDC PID method to minimize electrical noise
Temperature Sensor
100 Ω Platinum RTD
Temperature Resolution
0.01°C
Temperature Stability
±0.05°C (>25°C) and ±0.1°C (<25°C)
Temperature Uniformity
±2% of set temperature across the surface of sample area
Power Supply
115 VAC or 230 VAC depending on region, maximum power depends on size
Software
Windows 10/11 software to record and export temperature-time data
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MODELS
Model
Effective
Sample
Area (mm)
Frame
Dimensions (mm)
Weight (kg)
Temperature Range
Maximum heating and cooling rates
MIN
MAX
Heating
Cooling
HCP 202/HCP302/402/602S 50 x 50 94 x 62 x 30 0.5 -190°C*
(LN2-P8C or LN2-VC1L)
200/300/400/600°C +60°C/min
@ 100 ºC
-30°C/min
@ 100ºC
HCP 204/304/404S
100 x 100
200 x 175 x 58
2.5
-120°C*
(LN2-P8)
-190ºC
(LN2-VC1L)
200/300/400°C
+25°C / min
@37 ºC
-10°C / min
@37ºC
HCP 206/306/406S
150 x 150
256 x 240 x 33
5
-100°C*
(LN2-P8)
-190ºC
(LN2-VC1L)
200/300/400°C
+20°C / min
@37 ºC
-5°C / min
@37 ºC
HCP 208/308/408S
200 x 200
338 x 300 x 38
8.5
-80°C*
(LN2-P8)
-190ºC
(LN2-VC1L)
200/300/400°C
+8°C / min
@37 ºC
-3.5°C / min
@37 ºC
HCP 20C/30C/40CS
300 x 300
470 x 430 x 87
15
-60°C*
(2 x LN2-P8)
-190ºC
(LN2-VC1L)
200/300/400°C
+10°C / min
@37 ºC
-2°C / min
@37 ºC
* While Sub-ambient LN2 cooling is possible with open-faced thermal plates, condensation will form when cooling below 0ºC for extended periods of time. It is reccomended to use a gastight lid and an inert gas purge to prevent condensation, or to use the open-face thermal plate in a low-humidity enviroment such as a glove box.