Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for WPI ATC2000
Summary of Contents for WPI ATC2000
- Page 1 WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS Instrumenting scientific ideas INSTRUCTION MANUAL ATC2000 Small Animal Temperature Controller Serial No._____________________ Version 2.7 www.wpiinc.com 082318...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ATC2000 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................1 INTRODUCTION ..........................1 Parts List ............................2 Unpacking ........................... 3 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION ......................3 How it Works ..........................3 Proportional Gain Effect ....................4 Integral Gain Effect ......................5 Differential Gain Effect ....................... 5 Front Panel .......................... - Page 4 World Precision Instruments...
-
Page 5: About This Manual
Fig. 1—Animal Temperature Controller shown with heating plate (sold separately) and temperature probe (sold separately) INTRODUCTION ATC2000 is a low noise heating system for maintaining animal body temperature during experimental procedures. The DC heater is extremely quiet in terms of electromagnetic radiation. This is essential in electrophysiological recordings which are very sensitive to electromagnetic interference. -
Page 6: Parts List
0.1°C. The rectal temperature probe has a 6’ ultra-flexible, shielded cable and an RTD sensor. NOTE: When using the ATC2000 with the 61800 Heating Plate (15 x 4 cm) and a stereotaxic frame, a rubber foam pad (included with the 61800 Heating Plate) may be attached to the bottom of the heating plate. -
Page 7: Unpacking
NOTE: You need a heating plate (not included) and a probe (not included) to use the ATC2000. For accessories, see “Accessories” on page 14. An optional silicone pad (WPI #503573) is available for use with the ATC2000. It is composed of a thermally conductive rubber material that is used to enhance the heat transfer to the animal. -
Page 8: Proportional Gain Effect
Fig. 4—The monitored temperature is compared with the set point (error), and then the P, I and D algorithms are applied to the error value. The PID values are added together to determine the command sent to the heater. The output changes the monitored temperature, and the cycle repeats. -
Page 9: Integral Gain Effect
Probe Connectors USB PC Interface Fig. 5—Front panel of the ATC2000 Display–The main display shows the set point temperature, mode of operation, the temperature reading for the controlled probe (the thermocouple in Fig. 5) and the temperature of the heated plate. Press the Display button again to view the temperature of the other temperature probe. -
Page 10: Back Panel
While both temperatures will be monitored, only one can be controlled at a time. NOTE: The ATC2000 powers up in normal mode with the heat source set as the default heat source stored in memory from the previous use. See “Setting Controlled Temperature”... -
Page 11: Operating Instructions
Connect the heating plate to the Plate connector. Connect the rectal temperature probe to one of the Inputs on the ATC2000. If it is an RTD temperature sensor, plug it into the RTD port; if it is a thermocouple sensor, plug it into the TC port. -
Page 12: Setting Controlled Temperature
The ATC2000 has three temperature sensors. One is located in the heated plate, and the other two can be plugged into the RTD and TC input ports. The ATC2000 monitors all three temperature readings. You can choose which of the three the unit will control. -
Page 13: Setting Temperature Set Point
Press the Display button to save the new temperature source. Setting Configuration Parameters Press the Config button on the ATC2000 to access the Configuration menu. From this menu, you can: • Adjust the set point temperature •... -
Page 14: Setting Low Alarm Limit
Setting Low Alarm Limit If the controlled temperature falls below the low alarm temperature limit, the Sensor Alarm LED illuminates. If the audible alarms are enabled, the ATC2000 will also beep continuously until the temperature returns to the acceptable range. See “Enabling Audible Alarm”... -
Page 15: Setting Adaptive Interval
The temperature may be offset by ±5°C. For example, if you set the plate offset to 3.0°C, and the actual plate temperature is 34°C, the temperature displayed on the ATC2000 will be 37°C. This means that if the set point is 37°C, the World Precision Instruments... -
Page 16: Setting Temperature Offset
ATC2000 will control to the new 37°C, which is actually 34°C plus a 3°C offset. Press the Config button on the ATC2000 to access the Configuration menu. Press the Config button again until one of the following displays: • Set RTD Offset–Adds temperature offset to the RTD probe reading •... -
Page 17: Pid Controller Parameters
Do not use acids or strong bases. To clean the tip of the rectal probe, use an enzymatic detergent like Enzol (WPI #7363- 4). Soak the tip of the probe in Cidex Plus (WI #7364) for 20-45 minutes to disinfect it. -
Page 18: Cleaning Rectal Probe Tip
125°c 5 ft Rectal probe (thermocouple) NOTE: When using the ATC2000 with the 61800 Heating Plate (15 x 4 cm) and a stereotaxic frame, a rubber foam pad (included with the 61800 Heating Plate) may be attached to the bottom of the heating plate. The pad acts an insulator to prevent heat transfer into the base of the stereotaxic frame. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
NOTE: If you have a problem/issue with that falls outside the definitions of this troubleshooting section, contact the WPI Technical Support team at 941.371.1003 or technicalsupport@wpiinc.com. SPECIFICATIONS The ATC2000 conforms to the following specifications: Temperature Range up to 45°C... -
Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY World Precision Instruments... -
Page 21: Index
ATC2000 INDEX Symbols 502195 14 parameters 13 502300 18 parts list 2 502303 18 PID 1, 7, 13, 15 502350 18 power 15 502353 18 quiet 1 cotton wadding 15 rectal probes 14 DC heater 1 rectal temperature probe 2 RET-2 14 returns 3... - Page 22 World Precision Instruments...
-
Page 23: Warranty
WPI shall not be liable for any damage to data or property that may be caused directly or indirectly by use of this product. - Page 24 International Trade Center, 175 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota FL 34240-9258 Tel: 941-371-1003 • Fax: 941-377-5428 • E-mail: sales@wpiinc.com 1 Hunting Gate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0TJ Tel: 44 (0)1462 424700 • Fax: 44 (0)1462 424701 • E-mail: wpiuk@wpi-europe.com Germany Saarstraße 23, D-61169 Friedberg (Hesson), Germany Tel: +49 (0)6031 1602171 •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the ATC2000 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers