Thermal Solutions for OCA series

Temperature and environmental control systems for the OCA contact angle measuring devices

Understanding Interfaces

DataPhysics offers a wide range of tem‑
perature and environmental control sys‑
tems which operate in conjunction withthe optical contact angle measuring andcontour analysis systems of the OCA series.
These systems allow the measurement of allinterfacial parameters, for the most diverse

applications, at temperatures from ‑30 to1800 °C and from high-vacuum to high-pres‑sure. Temperature, pressure, humidity, andother physical parameters can be acquiredby the OCA device or by additional meters,connected to the PC.

TFC 100Pro

TPC 160

TEC 400 / 700

The TFC 100Pro is a liquid temperature
control unit for the controlled tempera‑ture setting by a liquid circulator bath andan inert gas inlet.
Features:• temperatures of -10…100 °C• thermal chamber with 3 windows made of
special optical glass• two Pt 100 as measuring sensor• temperature reading module TRM 100 for
temperature measurements with OCAdevices• cover plates for the optimization of theneedle entry gap for varying samples• prepared for connection to humiditygenerator HGC 20/30• optional triple diffusor TDI 100 to prevent
condensation at the windows while work‑ing below room temperature by using adry gas flow

The TPC 160 is a temperature control
chamber with electric Peltier system andan inert gas inlet. The TPC 160 requires aliquid counter cooling.
Features:• temperatures of -30…160 °C• thermal chamber with 3 windows made of
special optical glass• two Pt 100 as measuring and control
sensor• TC 160Pro PID controller for manual orsoftware controlled temperature setting• cover plates for the optimization of theneedle entry gap for varying samples• prepared for connection to humidity
generator HGC 20/30• optional triple diffusor TDI 160 to prevent
condensation at the windows while work‑ing below room temperature by using adry gas flow

The TEC 400 and TEC 700 are temperature
control chambers with electrical resist‑ance heating of the chamber floor and lid
and an inert gas inlet.
Features:• Temperatures of up to 400 / 700 °C• thermal chamber with 3 windows made of
special optical glass• two Pt 100 as measuring and controlsensor• TC 400Pro / TC 700Pro PID controller for
manual or software controlled tempera‑ture setting• cover plates for the optimization of theneedle entry gap for varying samples• connector for optional counter coolingwith pressurised gas

Technical data

Technical data

Technical data

temperature range:• -10…100 °C (depending on circulator bath)temperature range:• -30 … 160 °C; ±0.1 K

temperature range:• ambient temp. … 400 / 700 °C; ±0.2 K

heat-up and cool-down rate:• depending on circulator bathheat-up and cool-down rate:• ±1 K/s

heat-up rate:• 1 K/smaximum sample size (LxWxH):• 93 mm x 93 mm x 24 mm

maximum sample size (LxWxH):• 94 mm x 94 mm x 24 mm

unit size (LxWxH):• 100 mm x 124 mm x 55 mm

unit size (LxWxH):• 108 mm x 128 mm x 70 mm (chamber)• 250 mm x 120 mm x 210 mm (controller)

maximum sample size (LxWxH):• 94 mm x 94 mm x 24 mm (TEC 400)
• 90 mm x 87 mm x 28 mm (TEC 700)

weight:• 0.6 kgmolten glass on ceramic substrate

weight:• 1.5 kg (chamber)• 5 kg (controller)
power supply:• 90 … 240 VAC; 50 … 60 Hz; max. 100 VA

unit size (LxWxH):• 140 mm x 140 mm x 88 mm (TEC 400)
• 140 mm x 120 mm x 113 mm (TEC 700)
• 250 mm x 120 mm x 210 mm (controller)
weight:• 1.5 kg (TEC 400)
• 3.0 kg (TEC 700)
• 7.5 kg (controller)
power supply:• 100, 120, 220 or 240 VAC;
50 … 60 Hz; 400 VA

NHD 400 / 700

Technical data

The NHD 400 and NHD 700 are electricalneedle heating devices for the creationof drops at temperatures of up to 400 or700 °C, respectively (i.e. polymer and hotmelts, molten metals etc.).

Features:• cannula heater with integrated temper‑
ature sensor• ceramic cannula with plunger• heating carrier with fine adjustment
screws for the axial and horizontal can‑nula positioning• TC 400Pro NHD / TC 700Pro NHD PID
controller for manual or software con‑trolled temperature setting

temperature range:• ambient temp. … 400 / 700 °C; ±0.2 K
heat-up rate:• 2 K/ssample volume of cannula:• 25…37 µl
unit size (LxWxH):• 60 mm x 110 x mm 180 mm (dosing unit)• 250 mm x 120 mm x 210 mm (controller)weight:• 1.5 kg (dosing unit)• 7.5 kg (controller)
power supply:• 100, 120, 220 or 240 VAC;
50 … 60 Hz; 400 VA

Additional systems for special measurement conditions
The high temperature measuring system
OCA 25-HTV 1800 is suited for measure‑ments of contact angles at high tempera‑
tures of up to 1800 °C and under vacuum
down to 10-5 mbar or inert gas atmosphere.

The high pressure measuring system
OCA 25-PMC 750 is suited for measure‑ments of interfacial tension and contact
angles under high pressure and hightemperature conditions of up to 750 bar
and up to 200 °C.

The humidity generator HGC 20 and
HGC 30 is suited for the automated regu‑
lation of the relative humidity and can becombined with a TFC 100Pro or TPC 160
temperature chamber.

For further details on these systems please refer to the corresponding datasheets.

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