Microscopy

MICRO MÉCANIQUE offers a comprehensive range of microscopy solutions, cameras, lenses, lighting, motorised stages, incubation chambers and accessories. We support you from selection to installation, including training and maintenance, to optimise your observations and protocols, from teaching laboratories to advanced research.

Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

For over 35 years, MICRO MÉCANIQUE SAS has been supporting researchers and laboratories in neuroscience, electrophysiology and optogenetics. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment (amplifiers, micromanipulators, microinjection systems, etc.) and comprehensive support: advice, installation, training and maintenance throughout France.

TC-10/20 temperature controller

The TC-10 and TC-20 temperature controllers from npi electronic are low-noise linear controllers designed for heating only.
They ensure optimum thermal stability in sensitive experiments such as electrophysiology or imaging. Their analogue control avoids switching artefacts and guarantees silent, reliable control.
The TC-10 manages a single channel, while the TC-20 can manage two independent heating channels.

Features of the TC-10/20 Temperature Controller

  • Silent linear control (no switching artefacts)
  • Heating only, suitable for resistive loads
  • Available models: TC-10 (1 channel), TC-20 (2 channels)
  • 2252 Ω thermistor sensors at 25 °C
  • 3½-digit digital display for output temperature or voltage
  • Adjustable PI controller with gain and integration
  • Built-in safety: automatic shutdown in the event of a disconnected or short-circuited sensor
  • Short-circuit protection and electronic current limiting
  • External input (BNC) available for external control (1 mV/°C)

Technical characteristics of the TC-10/20 temperature controller

Caractéristique Valeur
Type Linear temperature controller, heating only
Channels TC-10: 1 channel / TC-20: 2 channels
Internal sensors Thermistors 2252 Ω at 25 °C
External input 1 mV/°C via BNC
Control temperature range 0 to 60°C (safety limit)
Maximum output voltage ~12 V DC
Maximum current ~1 A per channel
Protection Short-circuit protection, current limiting
PID setting Gain (10 to ∞), integration (50 ms to 20 s)
Display 3½ digits, temperature (°C) or output voltage (V)
Operating modes SENSOR A, SENSOR B, DIRECT, EXT
Power supply 115 / 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Applications

  • Maintaining the temperature of electrophysiology recording chambers
  • Heating tanks, perfusion tubes or resistive devices
  • Thermal stabilisation for cell cultures and living tissue
  • Microscopic applications requiring low electronic noise
  • Optical experiments sensitive to thermal stability

Documentation

Brochure

PDF file274 ko

TC 10 manual

PDF file519.2 ko

TC 20 Manual

PDF file537.5 ko

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