Recent interest in a simple low cost temperature controller to maintain small and medium sized objects at physiological temperatures was there a reasoning behind the development of the Physitemp MTC-1 microtemperature controller. Utilizing a precision highly stable platinum RTD as the feedback sensor, this inexpensive controller will display and maintain a set temperature within + or - 0.1 °C. The controller is designed to operate from a 12 V DC supply and can control an output current up to 4 A (50 W). It can also be used with an input voltage between 6 V and 24 V DC for both lower and higher power applications (up to 90 W). A 1/2 inch backlit LCD readout provides continuous display of temperature with 0.1 °C resolution. The set point is easily adjusted from just above room temperature up to 99.9 °C via a 20 turn potentiometer. A momentary switch allows the user to toggle the display between the set and run temperatures. The controller is ideal for maintaining the temperature of 60 cc perfusion syringes and small heated surfaces. Its compact size (5 1/2" long × 2" wide × 1" deep) makes it ideal where space is at a premium.
Controller Specifications
Accuracy ± 1 °C
Resolution ± 1 °C
Range Ambient to 99.9 °C
Readout 0.5" Backlit LCD
Max. DC Power Output 90 W
Output Rating min 6 V max 24 V DC, 4 A
AC ground leakage current less than 1 mA at 110 V AC
Dimensions 14 cm long × 5 cm wide × 2,5 cm deep
Weight 0.453 kg (1lb) including power supply
Power Supply 110 V - 230 V AC input, 12 V DC output at 4 A
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