Temperature Controller TC01/02 Manual
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1. Press the Select button The Channel menu is displayed Move the arrow to Set Temperature and press the Select button The current setpoint temperature is displayed Modify the displayed value by pressing the Up and Down buttons As soon as you leave the menu the new setpoint temperature is saved If you do not press a button in the time range of a minute the new setpoint temperature is also saved and the screen is reset to the Temperature Control view Channel Configuration Warning Improper use especially a too high setpoint temperature or an inappropriate channel configuration for example a too high maximum power can lead to overheating the heating element Overheating can lead to fire hazards and even fatal injuries Only advanced users should edit the channel configuration and only with extreme care We recommend to use the factory default settings for use with MCS products You can modify these settings with the Edit command if required If you want to restore the factory default settings select the configuration that you would like to reset and then select MCS Defaults For safety reasons the Edit menu is locked each time the TC01 02 is switched off You need to unlock it first by selecting Unlock Edit in the Setup menu The channel parameters are changed in the same way than the temperature From the Channel menu go to Configuration select Edit and then select the parameter that you would like to change and modify2. in the TC01 02 User Manual applies to both The TC01 02 was designed for use with Pt100 sensors which allow a very precise temperature recording and control Pt100 sensors feature the highest available accuracy and linearity over a wide temperature range All heating elements that are part of products from Multi Channel Systems are provided with Pt100 sensors Please see the user manuals of the heating elements that you are going to use for details The TC01 TCO2 uses a Proportional Integrator PI based technology The setpoint temperature is reached fast and the accuracy is extraordinarily high The outputs are galvanically isolated against ground that is the TC01 TC02 does not interfere with the experimental setup The TC01 02 is a general purpose temperature controller for use of almost any kind of heating element The PI coefficients are preset in the channel configuration defaults for MCS products You can set up your own custom configurations to use the temperature controller for your specific heating elements Preset configurations are available for use with the heating elements that are part of the following products provided by Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH MEA1060 INV 60 channel preamplifier and filter amplifier for microelectrode arrays on inverted microscopes The same channel configuration applies to MEA1060 INV BC amplifiers MEA1060 UP 60 channel preamplifier and filter amplifier for microelectrode arrays on upright micros
3. ms AAC RAET 08 24 45 08 25 00 08 25 15 08 25 08 24 45 08 25 00 08 25 15 08 25 Select device Scale fi min y Select device Scale fi min y Start Logging Filename Interval fis y Export Data Show extended information Two windows show the temperature on the two channels The scaling of the y axis is adjusted automatically The x axis shows the absolute time taken from the system clock The scale of the time axis can be altered in the Scale drop down menu Find in each channel window a Power button to activate and deactivate the respective channel The status Off On is displayed 14 Installation and Operation ER Tcx Control version 1 1 7 2 ioj xj K multichannel MEA1060INVY Setpoint PHO1 Setpoint On 35 0 C or 3 C met 45 0 C 45 021 C If a channel is deactivated the status Off is displayed above the Power button Additionally the status Off is displayed in red letters in the Setpoint drop down menu in exchange for the setpoint temperature The actual temperature is displayed as anumber and plotted against time There is also a selection field to adjust the Setpoint temperature Under the Select device drop down menu it is possible to select the type of instrument connected to the respective channel Select device x Device MEATOB0INY Temperature values can be logged to a temperature file Select a time interval and a file name and press the Start logging bu
4. only with extreme care Make sure that the device is not exposed to direct sunlight Do not place anything on top of the device and do not place it on top of another heat producing device Never cover the device not even partially so that the air can circulate freely Otherwise the device may overheat The connected heating elements produce heat and can get hot during operation Do not touch the connected heating elements during operation and do not store flammable materials nearby Check in regular intervals that the connected heating element does not overheat Regard the specifications of the connected heating element Use and keep the device only in a dry environment Fluids or damp air may damage or destroy the device Spilled liquid can damage or even completely destroy the electronics of the instrument Avoid it by all means Edit the channel configuration only if necessary and only with extreme care Test new configurations under personal supervision before operating the instrument unsupervised The Maximum Power of the channel configurations should not exceed a value that is safe for use with the connected heating element the temperature protocol and the experimental setup 2 3 Important Information and Instructions Guarantee and Liability The General conditions of sale and delivery of Multi Channel System MCS GmbH always apply The operator will receive these no later than on conclusion of the contract Guarantee a
5. 00 W K HE Voltage 6 94 Y gain 0 30 W Ks HE Current gain 10 00 WKs HE Current 056 A Max P 120 W HEResist na Max P 120 W HEResist 123 Ohm HE Power HE Power 3 80 W These values can be saved to an ASCII file by pressing Export diagnostics The default settings for P and coefficients and maximum power for the different devices can be modified under Device configuration Configuration xi Device PH 01 y Device name FH 01 P coef 1 00 l coef 10 00 i Max Power 12 00 16 Installation and Operation Firmware Upgrade If you like to use a device from Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH which is not available in the settings of your temperature controller for example the TCW1 you need to upgrade the software and the firmware and you have to reset in the TCX 1 Software Install the appropriate software version for example for TCW1 TCX Control software Version 1 1 9 and higher 2 Firmware Click Show extended information in the main menu of the TCX Control program Three additional windows appear labelled with New Click the enabled buttons Update one after the other The firmware is adapted automatically Board Temp 32 24 C USB 1 22 New 1 24 Update Output U 24 11 Y PIC 1 28 New 1 31 Update Hi rev Rev F PIC2 1 21 New 1 21 Update Flashing status 3 Reset the TCX In the main menu display of the temperature controller select S
6. age current product should be 80 90 of Power Out depending on heating element resistance 13 3 4 3 4 1 Temperature Controller TC01 02 Manual Controlling the TCX via USB Port Instead of configuring your TC01 02 via the front panel controls you can also connect itto aPC with standard USB cable and use the software TCX Control With this software you can control all functions of one or more TC01 02 and it is also possible to read out the actual temperature values on your computer and save the data as a txt file Then you can import this file into your custom evaluation software for example to plot a temperature curve However the TC01 02 is also fully functional without the USB interface Setting up the TCX Control Program Connect the TC01 02 to a USB port of your computer Start the setup program This will install TCX Control on your hard disk drive Once you connected the TC01 02 to your computer via USB port a hardware install dialog will appear Follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver for the TC01 02 General User Interface of TCX Control Below you can see the main user interface of TCX Control The TCX drop down menu shows the serial number of all connected temperature controllers If you operate more than one TC01 02 at atime you can select here which one you want to monitor ER Tcx Control version 1 1 7 iol xj aa molina dE systems MEA1060INVY Setpoint PHO1 Setpoint On 34 7 BE
7. ance high side of sensor see also chapter D Sub9 Pin Assignment Resistance 1 Cable resistance low side of sensor see also chapter D Sub9 Pin Assignment Resistance X Sensor resistance plus cable resistance Resistance S Sensor resistance Board Temp Board temperature The TC01 02 will switch off the channel outputs and go into stand by mode when the board temperature reaches 90 C Diagnosis 2 Controller settings This diagnose screen view is used for reviewing and checking the user settings Setpoint Temp Setpoint temperature P Gain Proportional gain I Gain Integrator gain Max Power Maximum output power 12 Installation and Operation Diagnosis 3 Controller output This diagnose screen view is used for checking the operation of the internal controller Power Set Power Out Duty Cycle Current Out Supply Voltage Output power set by the controller Actual output power product of Current Out and Supply Voltage PWM Duty cycle internal value Current through the primary coil of the isolating transformer Supply voltage from power supply Diagnosis 4 Heating element This diagnose screen view is used for checking the connected heating element On off HE Voltage HE Current HE Resistance HE Power Current channel state Output voltage applied to heating element Output current applied to heating element Heating element resistance voltage current ratio Output power delivered to heating element volt
8. copes The same channel configuration applies to MEA1060 UP BC amplifiers PHO1 Perfusion cannula with heater and sensor TCW1 Warming plate with heater and sensor Note Multi Channel Systems can provide a channel configuration for your application on request The TC01 02 heats actively but the cooling is passive Therefore the minimum temperature is defined by the room temperature A room temperature beyond 5 C is not recommended For advanced applications the TCO1 TCO2 can be remote controlled via the USB port The actual temperature values can be read on the connected computer and saved as a text file You can then import this file into your custom evaluation software for example to plot a temperature curve You can also set up custom programs for applying automated temperature protocols to the connected heating element Advanced hardware diagnosis features ensure a superior experimental control 3 2 Temperature Controller TC01 02 Manual Setting Up and Connecting the TC01 02 Provide a power supply in the immediate vicinity of the installation site Place the TC01 02 on a dry and stable surface where the air can circulate freely and the device is not exposed to direct sunlight Plug the external power supply cable into the supply power input socket on the rear panel of the TC01 02 Connect the external power supply to the power outlet Optional for recording temperature curves or remote control Connect the USB cab
9. ctrical cords must be properly laid and installed The length and quality of the cords must be in accordance with local provisions Only qualified technicians may work on the electrical system It is essential that the accident prevention regulations and those of the employers liability associations are observed Each time before starting up make sure that the mains supply agrees with the specifications of the product Check the power cord for damage each time the site is changed Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately and may never be reused Check the leads for damage Damaged leads should be replaced immediately and may never be reused Do not try to insert anything sharp or metallic into the vents or the case Liquids may cause short circuits or other damage Keep the device and the power cords always dry Do not handle it with wet hands Make sure the device and your experiment are set up in a way that makes it impossible that any liquid spills onto the device or drips into the device from the surface of the table Do not short circuit the outputs of the device Requirements for the installation and operation Warning Improper use especially a too high setpoint temperature or an inappropriate channel configuration for example a too high maximum power can lead to overheating the heating element Overheating can lead to fire hazards and even fatal injuries Only advanced users should edit the channel configuration and
10. eceived instruction in the use of the device have read and understood the chapter on safety and the warning instructions in this manual and confirmed this with their signature It must be monitored at regular intervals that the operating personnel are working safely Personnel still undergoing training may only work on the device under the supervision of an experienced person Important Safety Advice Warning Make sure to read the following advice prior to install or to use the device and the software If you do not fulfill all requirements stated below this may lead to malfunctions or breakage of connected hardware or even fatal injuries Warning Obey always the rules of local regulations and laws Only qualified personnel should be allowed to perform laboratory work Work according to good laboratory practice to obtain best results and to minimize risks The product has been built to the state of the art and in accordance with recognized safety engineering rules The device may only be used for its intended purpose be used when in a perfect condition Improper use could lead to serious even fatal injuries to the user or third parties and damage to the device itself or other material damage Warning The device and the software are not intended for medical uses and must not be used on humans Malfunctions which could impair safety should be rectified immediately Temperature Controller TC01 02 Manual High Voltage Ele
11. etup and Factory Reset to apply the new firmware with MCS default settings for all devices including TCW1 respectively wi Factory Reset Set all values to factory default 17 4 Appendix 4 1 D Sub9 Pin Assignment Pins 1 to 4 of the female D Sub9 input connector should be connected to the temperature sensor and pins 7 and 8 to the heating element The other three pins are not needed for operation TC01 TCO2 D Sub Pin Assignment PT100 Sensor Heating Element Note A four wire circuit is required for use with PT100 sensors Each of the two pairs assigned to pins 1 2 and 3 4 have to be connected together in close proximity to the PT100 sensor for proper operation The current flows through the sensor from pin 1 to 4 and the voltage is measured between pins 2 and 3 The resistance between pin 1 and the sensor is measured as Resistance 1 and the resistance between pin 4 and the sensor is measured as Resistance 2 see also chapter Hardware Diagnosis 4 2 Parameter Ranges The setpoint temperature and the Pl coefficients can be modified in the following ranges The maximum power of the TCX is 30 W If you connect a device with a maximum power less than 30 W please decrease the maximum power to protect the device against destruction 19 4 3 Temperature Controller TC01 02 Manual MCS Default PI Coefficients Note The following Pl parameters have been optimized at an ambient temperature of 25 C the Pl coeffic
12. ients for use with the PHO1 at a flow rate of 3 ml min You may have to adjust these PI coefficients for your experimental setup especially if the ambient temperature or the flow rate differ at large from those used by MCS Using suboptimal Pl coefficients can lead to an oscillation of the actual temperature which is harmless but may result in an unwanted behavior of the temperature controller MA TCW1 PHO1 MEA 1060 UP MEA 1060 INV 4 4 Technical Specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions W x D x H Weight Main fuse Supply voltage and current Desktop AC Power Adapter Sensor type Measuring method Measuring temperature range Number of output channels Output voltage Output current Output power Resistance of heating element Control range Control interface Note Outputs are isolated against ground 20 10 C to 40 C 0 C to 50 C 170 mm x 224 mm x 66 mm 1 5 kg 800 mA slow blow 24V and4A 85 VAC to 264 VAC 47 HZ to 440 Hz PT 100 four wire measuring bridge 0 C to 105 C 1 TCO1 2 TCO2 max 24V max 2 5 A per channel max 30 W per channel 5 to 100 Q Ambient temperature min 5 C to 105 C USB 2 0 Appendix 21
13. it with the Up Down buttons The following parameters can be modified Proportional gain Integrator gain Maximum power Example You are using a MEA1060 UP amplifier for upright microscopes on channel 1 and a perfusion cannula PHO1 on channel 2 of a TCO2 You have to configure each channel for the appropriate instrument Select MEA 1060 UP for channel 1 and PHO1 for channel 2 in the Channel Configuration menu of the TC02 Note The factory default parameters were optimized for an ambient temperature The configuration for use with the PHO1 were optimized for a medium flow rate Under extreme conditions you may have to adjust the configuration for your experimental setup 11 3 3 6 Temperature Controller TC01 02 Manual Hardware Diagnosis This menu should be used for reviewing parameter settings or check the hardware performance in case that you observe any trouble with the instrument Each channel can be checked separately If the problem persists please contact your local retailer The highly qualified staff will be glad to help you Keep the displayed information at hand when contacting customer support There are four separate screen views with different sets of information in the Diagnosis menu You can toggle between the view by pressing the Up and Down buttons Diagnosis 1 Measured values This diagnose screen view is used for checking the temperature sensor Temperature Actual temperature Resistance 2 Cable resist
14. le to a free USB port of the data acquisition computer Connect the TC01 02 to the heating element Use the cable that is delivered with the heating system or use a custom cable The cable is plugged into the female D Sub9 socket CH1 for channel 1 CH2 for channel 2 if you have a TCO2 See also chapter D Sub9 Pin Assignment in the Appendix 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 Installation and Operation Operating the TC01 02 Starting the TC01 02 All functions are set in the menu of the TC01 02 including switching the TC01 02 on and off If the TC01 02 is switched off it goes into standby mode The instrument and display are only switched off completely when the TC01 02 is disconnected from the power supply Most of the power consumption of 6 W in standby mode is used by the power supply unit In the main menu on the display select On Off The TC01 02 starts to control the temperature on the selected channels immediately If the TC01 02 is connected properly the actual temperature and the setpoint temperature are displayed in the Temperature Control view TCO2 Display Actual temperature Chosen configuration Setpoint temperature MER1G6BINU 33 8 C Channel 1 38 1 C Channel 2 PHAI Off not connected n c off General User Interface The display shows the actual temperature and the setpoint temperature You can enter the next menu levels by pressing the Select button Go to amenu command with the Up and Down buttons and pre
15. multichannel systems Temperature Controller TC01 02 Manual Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted without the express written permission of Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document 2010 Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH All rights reserved Printed 29 06 2010 Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH Aspenhaustra e 21 72770 Reutlingen Germany Fon 49 71 21 90 925 0 Fax 49 71 21 90 92 5 11 info multichannelsystems com www multichannelsystems com Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be noted as such The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademark 3 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 Table of Contents Introduction About this Manual Important Information and Instructions Operato
16. nd liability claims in the event of injury or material damage are excluded when they are the result of one of the following Improper use of the device Improper installation commissioning operation or maintenance of the device Operating the device when the safety and protective devices are defective and or inoperable Non observance of the instructions in the manual with regard to transport storage installation commissioning operation or maintenance of the device Unauthorized structural alterations to the device Unauthorized modifications to the system settings Inadequate monitoring of device components subject to wear Improperly executed and unauthorized repairs Unauthorized opening of the device or its components Catastrophic events due to the effect of foreign bodies or Acts of God Installation and Operation Welcome to the Temperature Controller TC01 02 Rev F Warning Improper use especially a too high setpoint temperature or an inappropriate channel configuration for example a too high maximum power can lead to overheating the heating element Overheating can lead to fire hazards and even fatal injuries Only advanced users should edit the channel configuration and only with extreme care The temperature controller TC01 02 is used to control the temperature of a connected heating element It is available with one or two output channels TCO1 and TCO2 respectively Handling of both devices is similar and information
17. r s Obligations Important Safety Advice Guarantee and Liability Installation and Operation un ww w 7 Welcome to the Temperature Controller TC01 02 Rev F 7 Setting Up and Connecting the TC01 02 Operating the TC01 02 3 3 1 Starting the TC01 02 3 3 2 General User Interface 3 3 3 TC01 02 Menus 3 3 4 Setting a Temperature 3 3 5 Channel Configuration 3 3 6 Hardware Diagnosis Controlling the TCX via USB Port 3 4 1 Setting up the TCX Control Program Appendix D Sub9 Pin Assignment Parameter Ranges MCS Default PI Coefficients Technical Specifications 8 9 9 9 10 11 11 12 14 14 19 19 19 20 20 1 1 Introduction About this Manual This manual comprises all important information about the first installation and the proper usage of the temperature controller TCO1 and TCO2 It is assumed that you have a basic understanding of technical terms but no special skills are required to read this manual Make sure you read the Important Information and Instructions prior to install or to operate this temperature controller nel multi an ems syste 2 1 Important Information and Instructions Operator s Obligations The operator is obliged to allow only persons to work on the device who are familiar with the safety at work and accident prevention regulations and have been instructed how to use the device are professionally qualified or have specialist knowledge and training and have r
18. ss Select to select the command highlighted by an arrow and to enter the next menu level The functionality of the button array on the front panel is described in the following Up Goes to the menu command above or increases the displayed parameter value Tip once to increase the value in a small single step press longer for larger steps Down Goes to the menu command below or decreases the displayed parameter value Tip once to increase the value in a small single step press longer for larger steps Select Press this button to switch from Temperature Control view to the Main menu Selects the command highlighted by an arrow in the menus and enters the next menu level Back Leaves the menu level and goes back to the next higher menu level Settings that were selected or modified are applied and saved automatically when leaving a menu Temperature Controller TC01 02 Manual 3 3 3 TC01 02 Menus Press the Select button to enter the Main menu The other menu levels are shown in the following illustration Adjust the setpoint temperature by Set Temperature pressing the UP DOWN buttons Switch the temperature controller Channel 1 ON OFF ON OFF on the selected channels Check hardware parameters Switch between four Diagnosis separate screen views by pressing the UP DOWN buttons TCW1 PHO1 MEA1060 INV Select the appropriate Select the MEA1060 UP channel configuration parameters that for the connected you want to modif
19. tton Time and temperature values will be logged at the selected frequency The extension of the file is txt With the Export Data option it is possible to start temperature logging retrospectively When pressing the Export Data button all data from the memory of the TCX Control software up to the present time is exported to a file Memory starts when the TCX Control NOT the channel is turned on The memory holds a maximum of 24 hours of data If the TCX Control software has been running more than 24 at the time the export function is used only the last 24 hours will be saved The frequency is fixed to 1 second The extension of the file is txt Filename C Dokumente und Einstellungen cram test tst Interval fis pat Data 15 Temperature Controller TC01 02 Manual Extended Information It is possible to display the extended information with all parameters from the TC01 02 Click Show extended information in main menu Hide extended information Board Temp 34 74 C USB T22 Output U 24 40 Y PIC 1 28 Export diagnostics HW rev Rev F PIC2 1 21 Device configuration Resist 2 0 66 Ohm Power Set 12 00 wi Resist 2 0 94 Ohm Power Set 446 Wi Resist1 0 63 Ohm PowerQut 0 00 Resist 1 0 59 Ohm PowerQut 4 46 W Resist S 113 50 Ohm Duty Cycle 0 Resist 116 94 Ohm DutyCycle 33 0 Resistx 114 81 Ohm Output Resist 118 47 Ohm Output 0187 A Pgan 600 W K HE Voltage Pgai 1
20. y heating element Increase or decrease the selected para Edit channel configu meter by pressing the ration available only UP DOWN buttons Configuration after unlocking the setup Warning Inappropriate para Reset the selected meter settings can channel configuration cause fire hazards to MCS defaults Change parameters User 1 and increase the maximum power only with extreme care User 2 User 3 User 4 Channel 2 Such as Channel 1 Standby Switch temperature controller to standby Display Contrast Contrast Decrease increase display contrast Factory Reset Set all values to factory default Display 0 3 3 4 3 3 5 Installation and Operation Setting a Temperature Important Please note that there will always be an intrinsic offset between the setpoint and the actual temperature of the connected heating element depending on the heating element used the proximity of the sensor to the heating element and the experimental setup This offset needs to be determined empirically and taken into account when programming the temperature settings The accuracy of the TC01 02 ensures that this offset remains stable in a fixed experimental setup provided that the environmental conditions for example the flow rate are not changed during the experiment Press the Select button to enter the main menu Move the arrow to the desired channel by pressing the Up and Down buttons for example to Channel 1
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