• Controls heating blankets, heat lamps or heating pad
• Can be used for both heating and cooling applications
• 110 to 230V AC line operation
• Control Range of -100 to +400°C
• Resolution 0.1°C

Our new TCAT-2 general purpose PID Autotuning Controller provides accurate temperature control in a variety of laboratory applications. Combined with a heat lamp or heating pad, the TCAT-2 may be used to maintain the body temperature of anes-thetized animals during surgery or stereotaxic procedures. Small animal cages are easily warmed with a heat lamp. The TCAT-2 may also be used in cooling applications, such as to control independent perfusate cooling systems.

Realizing that laboratory applications are diverse, TCAT Controller is provided in 3 versions. The model specified depends on whether a laboratory has a general or specific need for the controller.

All TCAT-2 versions may be used with any of our extensive line of accurate Type T thermocouple probes, which act as the temperature feedback sensor. Most commonly used are the RET series of animal rectal probes, but the IT series of implantable flexible probes and MT series of needle probes may also be used depending on the specific application. All instruments are designed to operate on a 110V or 230V AC supply.

Optional infrared heat lamp: our infrared heat lamp (HL-1) is table mounted with a standard “u” screw clamp that expands to fit tables up to 2.25” deep. An 18” adjustable swing arm provides easy adjustment of radiant heat to specimen. The lamp is supplied with a 250w (infrared) heat lamp bulb and a built in reflector. A chrome bulb guard is also provided and easily snaps onto the lamp housing after the bulb is installed. Fits standard 110v AC socket. Power: 10 watts.