Chapter 2: Installation
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15. During installation, be sure
to choose the TDC5 in the
Temperature Controller
Configurations
Type
drop-
down menu. Choose the
correct
COM port
that you
noted down earlier.
Connecting the TDC5 to a Heater or Cooler
There are many ways to heat an electrochemical cell. These include an immersible heater in the electrolyte,
heating tape surrounding the cell, or a heating mantle. The TDC5 can be used with all these types of heaters, as
long as they are AC-powered.
The AC power for the heater is drawn from
Output 1
on the rear panel of the TDC5. This output is a IEC Type
B female connector (common in the USA and Canada). Electrical cords with the corresponding male connector
are available worldwide.
Please check that the fuse on
Output 1
is appropriate for use with your heater. The TDC5 is shipped with a 3 A
Output 1
fuse already installed.
In addition to controlling a heater, the TDC5 can control a cooling device. The AC power for the cooler is
drawn from the outlet labeled
Output 2
on the rear of the TDC5.
The cooling device can be as simple as a solenoid valve in a cold-water line leading to a water jacket
surrounding the cell. Another common cooling device is the compressor in a refrigeration unit.
Before connecting a cooling device to the TDC5, verify that the
Output 2
fuse is the correct value for your
cooling device. The TDC5 is shipped with a 5 A
Output 2
fuse already installed.
Warning:
An AC-powered heater connected to a cell containing electrolyte can
represent a significant electrical-shock hazard. Make sure that there are no exposed wires or connections in
your heater circuit. Even cracked insulation can be a hazard when salt water is spilled on a wire.
