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Benchtop workhorses for all purpose laboratory use
Precision temperature control from -30°C to 120°C (150ºC upgrade may be available)
Cooling down to -30°C without using cryogens
Square sample areas ranging from 40 mm to 300 mm
Bench-mounting capability with integrated mounting holes or L-brackets
Optional sealed covers for gas purging or vacuum capability to prevent condensation or simulate atmospheric conditions
Removable handles for easy handling
Electrical feedthrough options for any signal, ranging from 1 conductor to 50+
TP SERIES THERMOELECTRIC PLATES
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DESCRIPTION
INSTEC "TP" Series Benchtop Thermoelectric Plates are versatile tools for general-purpose temperature control. TEC temperature control systems like the TP series utilize thermoelectric heating and cooling modules to heat and cool using only electrical current - no cryogens are required for active cooling. Instec TEC thermal plates require water-cooling systems to keep the TEC modules from overheating during active cooling, and the appropriate water-cooling system for any given application is included with the system.
TP series plates are available in a range of sample area sizes 40mm x 40mm, up to 300mm x 300mm. Electrically floating sample areas are available by request, allowing the sample area itself to be biased relative to ground. Electrically conductive surface treatment options such as gold or nickel are recommended for electrically floating sample areas.
Note: electrically floating sample areas typically reduce the maximum rated temperature and heating/ cooling rates
All standard TP series plates include a water-cooled aluminum frame which supports optional gastight covers with optical windows. Gastight covers are highly recommended so that an inert gas-purge can be applied to the plate, aiding in condensation prevention. Without appropriate condensation prevention measures, water may condense and form ice on the thermal block and sample when cooling well below ambient temperatures for extended periods.
Upgrade to the "+" model of any TP series plate to allow for full customization options, including custom fixture holes or sample holders, high-pressure or vacuum tight compatibility, low-profile frame, electrical feedthroughs including Coaxial/triaxial BNC, SMA, DB-15,DB-25, DB-50, fully-custom feedthroughs, and more!
Thermal plates built with TEC modules are highly responsive, convenient, and precise, but are limited in temperature range compared to resistive heater + LN2 cooling systems. For applications requiring a temperature range outside of -40ºC to 120ºC (150ºC upgrade may be available with customization), see our Square Hot and Cold plates webpage.
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FEATURES
- Perform experiments under programmable precision temperature control from -30°C – 120°C depending on model
- Heat and cool samples from -30ºC up to 120ºC without cryogens (Recirculating water cooling system is required and included)
- Control heating and cooling rate, create custom temperature profiles, and log temperature vs time data with the included mK2000B precision temperature controller
- Use freely on any work surface, our mount securely using the included mounting brackets or integrated mounting holes
- Great for spectroscopy, additive manufacturing, device characterization, materials science, solar simulation and more!
- Fully customizable with "+" version to optimize for any application!
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SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
Surface Options Standard: clear anodized aluminum Optional: nickel, zinc, or gold plating
Atmosphere Control Optional sealed lid with gas purging capability to control humidity, condensation, and oxidation
Vacuum-tight option available with optional upgrade
Base Cooling Recirculating water-cooling system included - exact model depends on plate size and temperature range Mounting Benchtop mounting capability Temperature Controller Includes mK2000B with Bi-directional output
Optional LVDC PID method to minimize electrical noise
Temperature Sensor 100 Ω Platinum RTD Temperature Resolution 0.01°C Temperature Stability ±0.05°C Temperature Uniformity Varies based on model, consult the per-model specifications table below Power Supply Universal AC input voltage - Power requirments range from 80W to 2600W+
depending on size and configuration
Software Windows 10/11 software to record and export temperature-time data
Programming resources for C#, Python, C++ and MATLAB available by request
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OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS BY MODEL
Model Effective Sample
Area (mm)
Overall Dimensions
(mm)
Chamber Height
Standard Window
Aperture
Minimum Objective Working distance/
Max Viewing Angle
TP102G 40 x 40 125 x 111 x 23 1.2mm - (with inner cover)
2.5mm - (without inner cover)
Ø27mm Aperture, Ø32mm glass
5mm/
±60°
TP104G 100 x 100 200 x 175 x 58 14mm 105 mm x 105mm aperture,
Ø151mm x 2mm glass
22mm/
±60°
TP106G 150 x 150 Update in progress Update in progress Update in progress Update in progress TP108G 200 x 200 338 x 300 x 65 14mm 200 mm x 200mm aperture,
Ø284.5mm x 2mm glass
22mm/
±70°
TP10CG 300 x 300
505 x 375 x 56 9mm 324 mm x 324mm aperture,
Ø390mm x 2mm glass
14mm/
±70°
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THERMAL SPECIFICATIONS BY MODEL
Model Effective
Sample
Area (mm)
Weight Max
Pressure
(standard lid)
Temperature Range (°C)
(*Optional Upgrade)
Temperature
Uniformity
(Across sample Area)
Maximum Rate at 37°C MIN MAX Heating Cooling TP102G 40 x 40 1kg 0.5 Bar -30ºC
(-40ºC*)
120
(150ºC+*)
-30ºC to +120ºC < ±1ºC
>120ºC < ±1%
+30°C / min -15°C / min TP104G 100 x 100 4kg 0.2 Bar -30ºC
(-40ºC*)
90
(120ºC+*)
-30ºC to +120ºC < ±1ºC
>120ºC < ±1%
+20°C / min -6°C / min TP106G 150 x 150 6kg 0.05 Bar -30ºC
(-40ºC*)
90
(120ºC+*)
-30ºC to +120ºC < ±1ºC
>120ºC < ±1%
+15°C / min -5°C / min TP108G 200 x 200 9.5kg 0.03 Bar -30ºC
(-40ºC*)
90
(120ºC+*)
-30ºC to +120ºC < ±1ºC
>120ºC < ±1%
+15°C / min -5°C / min TP10CG 300 x 300
30kg 0.05 Bar -30ºC (-40ºC*)
90
(120ºC+*)
-30ºC to +120ºC < ±1ºC
>120ºC < ±1%
+10°C / min -4°C / min