TC-1000 Temperature Controller
Artifact-free temperature maintenance for small animals
Model TC-1000 Temperature Controller monitors and controls the body temperature of small animals. This micro- processor-based instrument features a low-voltage DC pro- portional controller to provide artifact-free heating using a resistive heating blanket. The smooth proportional control eliminates the electrical transients common to on/off type controllers. A front-panel LCD panel displays the current body temperature, the targeted set-point temperature, alarm set- tings, and a heater power bar graph. An analog output pro- vides a linear voltage corresponding to temperature.
The controller uses standard YSI-400 series thermistor probes and our miniature TH-2K probe for mice. These inter- changeable probes are available from CWE in a variety of sizes to suit the animal being monitored. Resistive heating blankets are available in mouse, rat, or cat size. Other resis-tive-type heating devices (such as immersion heaters) can be connected, as long as the current draw is less than 3A at 12VDC. Heater currents up to 10A are possible using an external battery or power supply, accessible using binding posts on the rear panel.
The TC-1000 controller is simple to operate. After plug- ging in the probe and heating pad, the animal’s temperature is shown on the display. The adjustable set-point temperature and alarm band is also displayed, both being adjustable using a single knob. An over/under temperature alarm with adjustable hysteresis is pushbutton activated.The unit auto- matically detects fault conditions such as a defective or dis- connected probe or heating pad.
Complete systems are available for mice, rats, and cats that include the appropriate probe and heating pad
Temperature control range 25 - 45 oC
Temperature resolution 0. 1oC
Thermistor probe compatibility YSI-400 Series
Probe input connector Phone jack, 2-cond
Analog temperature output 100mV/oC
Heater blanket connection 5-pin locking DIN
Heater power 12VDC @ 3A max
Power requirements 120/240VAC (switchable), 50/60Hz, 75VA
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4W x 4.5H x 8 inches (24 x 11.5 x 20.5 cm)
Part No. | Model | Description | Applications |
08-13000 | TC- 1000 Mouse | Temperature controller w/ 1 probe & 1 pad | Complete temperature control system for mice |
08-13001 | TC- 1000 Rat | Temperature controller w/ 1 probe & 1 pad | Complete temperature control system for rats |
08-13002 | TC- 1000 Cat | Temperature controller w/ 1 probe & 1 pad | Complete temperature control system for cats |
08-13013 | Heating Pad Mouse | Heating pad w/ cover, mouse-size (3 x 6 in) | Waterproof, MR-compatible |
08-13014 | Heating Pad Rat | Heating pad w/ cover, rat-size (5 x 7 in) | Waterproof, MR-compatible |
08-13015 | Heating Pad Cat | Heating pad w/ cover, cat-size ( 10 x 18 in) | Waterproof, MR-compatible |
10-09012 | YSI-451 | Mouse probe, 1mm dia | Mouse-size rectal probe (supplied w/ TC- 1000 Mouse) |
10-09010 | YSI-401 | Thermistor probe for cats, 1/8” dia | Cat-size rectal probe (supplied w/ TC- 1000 Cat) |
10-09020 | YSI-402 | Thermistor probe for rats, 3mm dia | Rat size rectal probe (supplied w/ TC- 1000 Rat) |
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