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Appendix B: C-Therm TCi Controller Specifications
Overview:
The TCi is a state of the art thermal property characterization instrument based on the modified plane source
technique. The TCi sensor is engineered for testing liquids, powders, pastes and solid materials. The system
enables testing of a wide range of thermally conductive materials, ranging from foams to metals. Some of the
points of difference that differentiate the TCi from other thermo-physical testing technologies are its rapid,
non-destructive test method, greater ease-of-use and the overall versatility it offers users.
Important Notice:
the TCi is a modular system and can be configured with different calibration modules
including “Fluids”, “Low-k”, “High-k” and “Max-k”. Clients are encouraged to contact their local C-Therm
representative in discussing the optimal configuration for their specific needs and budget.
Construction:
TCi system consists of PC (or laptop),
controller assembly, sensor(s) and software
Tests solids, pastes, liquids and powders
Number of sensors: 1 or 2 (optional)
Performance:
Thermal conductivity range: 0 - 100 W/mK
Effusivity range: 0-19,000 W
s/m
2
K
Accuracy, typically: 5% for 0
C to 50
C
Precision, typically: 1.0% RSD for 0
C to
50
C
Cooling time: 60 sec typically
Environmental – Operating:
Operating temperature:
Cont15
C to +28
C
Sensor -50
C to 200
C
Relative humidity: 90% non-condensing
Environmental – Non-operating:
Storage: temperature –50
C to +70
C,
relative humidity up to 95% non-condensing
Temperature shock: -20
C to +30
C
Mechanical shock: typical transportation
Calibration:
Sensor is factory calibrated. Calibration
data is stored in the database and sensor
chip
Calibration data is verified prior to sensor
Operation in testing provided reference
standards
NEW User-Cal Wizard feature available
with “Max-k” configuration for additional
flexibility
Sensors are interchangeable and field
replaceable
Input power:
110-230 VAC 50-60Hz
Certifications:
FCC, CE, CSA
Reliability:
MTBF (mean time between failures)
4,000 hours
Extensive BIT procedure (built-in testing)
System assemblies are interchangeable
and field replaceable.
Safety and failure protection:
Sensor and tested material protected
against temperature rise of more than 10
C
Maximum voltage drop on sensor is 6.5
VDC
Auto shutdown procedure
User Interface Software:
Windows
based software interface
Full relational database with import/export
capabilities
Easy export to Excel
Fully configurable test methods
Multiple graphical and tabular display
options
Provides direct, indirect (calculated) and
user input capabilities for a number of
thermal physical properties including:
Thermal Effusivity (direct)
Thermal Conductivity (indirect)
Thermal Diffusivity (indirect / input)
Heat Capacity (indirect / input)
Density (indirect / input)
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