Model TC-1000 Temperature Controller
Accurate, versatile homeothermic controller for a range of animals
Model TC-1000 Temperature Controller monitors and controls the body temperature of small animals. This microprocessor-based instrument features a low-voltage DC proportional controller to provide artifact-free heating using a resistive heating blanket.
Features
Description
Standard configurations:
| Part No. | Model | Description |
| 08-13000 | TC-1000 Mouse | Temperature controller, probe (YSI-451), small heating pad |
| 08-13001 | TC-1000 Rat | Temperature controller, probe (YSI-402), rat heating pad |
| 08-13002 | TC-1000 Cat | Temperature controller, probe (YSI-401), medium heating pad |
Individual components
| Part No. | Model | Description |
| 08-13013 | Mouse Pad | Heating pad, waterproof, mouse, 3 x 6″ (7.6 x 15.2cm), MR-compatible |
| 08-13014 | Rat Pad | Heating pad, waterproof, rat, 5 x 7″ (12.7 x 17.8cm), MR-compatible |
| 08-13015 | Cat Pad | Heating pad, waterproof, cat, 10 x 18″ (25.4 x 45.7cm), MR-compatible |
| 08-13011 | Blanket-Cat | Heating blanket w/ cover, cat, 18 x 27″ (45.7 x 68.6cm), not MR-compatible |
| 10-09012 | Mouse Probe | Miniature thermistor probe, YSI-451, mouse, 1mm dia |
| 10-09010 | Cat Probe | Thermistor probe, YSI-401, cat, 4.75mm dia |
| 10-09020 | Rat Probe | Thermistor probe, YSI-402, rat, 3mm dia |
| 10-09030 | YSI-403 | Thermistor probe, stainless steel for immersion, 4mm dia |
| 08-09200 | TCA-1 | Thermocouple interface for TC-1000 |
| 08-09210 | THERMO-1 | Thermocouple probe Type-T, 0.5mm dia, 10′ cable, MR-compatible |
| 08-09211 | THERMO-2 | Thermocouple probe Type-T, 1.5mm dia, 10′ cable, MR-compatible |
| 08-09213 | TC-EXT | Type-T thermocouple extension cable, 6′ long |
The smooth Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) 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 settings, and a heater power bar graph. An analog output provides a linear voltage corresponding to temperature. The controller uses standard YSI-400 series (or compatible) thermistor probes. These interchangeable 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 resistive-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. Operation: The TC-1000 controller is simple to operate. After plugging in the probe and heating blanket, 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 automatically detects fault conditions such as a defective or disconnected probe or heating blanket. Initial setup procedure selects animal size to provide optimal control to prevent accidental overheating.
Part No. 08-13013 Mouse Heating Pad Flexible silicone rubber heating pad, mouse size, 3″ x 6″ (7.6cm x 15cm)
Part No. 08-13014 Rat Heating Pad Flexible silicone rubber heating pad, rat size, 5″ x 8″ (12.7cm x 20.3cm)
Part No. 08-13015 Cat Heating Pad Flexible silicone rubber heating pad, cat, rabbit, small primate size, 10″ x 18″ (25cm x 46cm)
Part No. 10-09012 Mouse Temperature Probe YSI-451 thermistor probe, 1mm dia. tip.
Part No. 10-09020 Rat Temperature Probe YSI-402 thermistor probe, 3mm dia. tip.
Part No. 08-09214 Temperature Probe Extension Cable Extension cable for any YSI-400 series thermistor probe, 9′ (274cm) long..