Appendix A
Appendix
Page A-2
MAN 0494
A
PTC-1000 Thermoelectric temperature control
unit (optional)
This device is referred to throughout this manual as the Plate Temperature Con-
troller.
Chemical compatibility
Components of the Zetasizer APS that may come into contact with the sample are
manufactured from materials that are considered to give the widest protection from
chemical attack. However, it is important to check that any sample used is chemi-
cally compatible with the materials mentioned.
Warning!
It is advisable that the chemical compatibility is checked against the materi-
als identified below before inserting a sample. It is also recommended that
a test is performed on the material with the sample before more permanent
usage is undertaken.
Parameter
Specification
Temperature range
4ºC to 40ºC +/- 0.1ºC
*
Weight
12.2kg
Dimensions
W:D:H, 195mm x 351mm x 304mm
Power
115V-230V AC, 50/60 Hz, 294W
*
Although the PTC-1000 is capable of maintaining its coolant /-0.16ºC, the
plate itself is controllable /-2ºC.
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