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General Attributes:

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TC300B

Heater and TEC Temperature Controller

• Heating Set Point from -200 °C to 400 °C
• Two Channels Capable of Independent or Synchronized Operation
• User-Configurable PID with Auto-Tuning Function

Features

• Dual-Channel Resistive Heater Controller
• Can Drive Resistive Heating Elements and Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) Devices
• Three Control Modes
  • User-Configurable, Closed-Loop PID Control with Auto-Tuning Function
  • Constant-Current, Open-Loop Operation
  • Cycle Mode for Executing User-Defined, Closed-Loop Ramp and Hold Procedures
• High-Resolution Temperature Measurement and Control Available When Using NTC Thermistors
• Run Standalone, via PC Software, or via C/C++ and Labview SDKs
• Compatible 6-Pin Hirose Cables Available:
  • 3.0 m (9.84') HR10CAB1 Male-to-Male Cable
  • 1.8 m (5.90') HR10AD1 Cable with Breakout Box for Custom Applications

Thorlabs' TC300B Heater and TEC Temperature Controller is a general-purpose benchtop controller intended for use with resistive heating elements, including foil (such as Item # HT10K) and resistive coil (such as Item # HT15W) types. It also accepts feedback from a variety of temperature sensor types including positive (such as Item # TH100PT) or negative (such as Item # TH10K) temperature coefficient thermistors and thermocouples with a resolution of 0.1 °C. When configured with negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors, a high-resolution mode offers temperature resolution of 0.001 °C.

The two channels of the TC300B controller are capable of either independent or synchronized operation. Each channel has PID control with programmable P, I, and D gains as well as an auto-tune function. The back of the TC300B controller has connectors for analog inputs and outputs as well as output triggers for each channel. An output proportional to the actual temperature of the channel is given in the analog output, and the input and output trigger allows the user to enable or disable the channel. For more information, please see the Front & Back Panel tab.

User-programmable maximum temperature and current/voltage limits protect the connected heating element from being overheated or over driven. Other safety features include an Open Sensor Alarm that will shut down the driver if the temperature sensing element is missing or becomes disconnected.

A simple keypad interface allows stand-alone operation, but the TC300B controller can also be connected to a PC using the included USB Type-B cable and our TC300B Software. Interfacing with a PC can also be achieved by using LabVIEW^® or LabWindows with a simple command-line interface from any terminal window. Please see the Software tab for more information.

The TC300B heater controller uses female Hirose connectors to read the temperature of the heating element and supply current. Please note that the cable for connecting this heater controller to a heating element is not provided; we recommend the HR10CAB1 Male-to-Male Hirose Connector Cable or the HR10AD1 Hirose Connector Cable with Breakout Box, both sold separately below. For the pin assignments needed to adapt the TC300B controller to your heater, please see the Front & Back Panel tab.