Maximum power consumption: 60W Communication Interface: USB Controller dimension: 150(L) x 90(W) x 65(H) cm Weight: Controller: 950±50 g Accessories: Crystal oven, connection wire and power supply Fig. 1.1.1 TC-038D controller, crystal oven, connection wire and power supply. Operation Manual Ver. 1.3...
1.2 Front / Rear Panel Introduction Fig. 1.2.1 The front panel of TC-038D controller, the function of A ~G has been listed in the table below. Name Function PV display Indicates PV (measured temperature) or function codes SV display Indicates SV (target set temperature) or function values Changes the value on SV, press to increase the value.
Fig. 1.2.2 The rear panel of the TC-038D controller, A: Connection port to crystal oven, B: ON/OFF power switch, C: Connection port to PC; D: Connection port to power supply. 1.3 System Setup 1. Connect the power supply to the temperature controller (Rear - D).
Level Name Function Description Setting the type and the range for the input Setting Sensor input type sensor, value 1 for PT100 sensor with -199~500 deg. C range. Setting the set point upper bound for the Setting Set point upper ;imit current operation.
3. Select and install the driver according to your system type(x86 or x64). The system type can be checked in computer -> properties. 1.2 Install TC-038D PC Utility 1. Enter the folder “2. TC-038D PC Utility”. 2. Double click the “setup.exe”. Operation Manual Ver. 1.3...
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3. Choose the installation folder and target. Then press “Next” button. 4. Press “Next” button to start installation. Operation Manual Ver. 1.3...
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5. Press “Finish” button to finish the installation process. Operation Manual Ver. 1.3...
2.2 Operation: 2.2.1 Program Overview: Name Function Show the current temperature. Show the current set temperature. SV Set Set the temperature shown in SV. Program status Show the current program status. PV graph Temperature recording and displaying. Time period Set the PV reading period. Save graph button Export the graph data into excel format.
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2.2.2 Start To Use: Connect the TC-038D power cord and switch on power. Connect the TC-038D USB cable to PC. Run TC-038D on desktop. The process of initializing will take few seconds, please wait for complete. Operation Manual Ver. 1.3...
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Begin to Use. If the process of initializing has any problem, the error dialog will show on screen. Please check the power and USB, then press “OK” button. Operation Manual Ver. 1.3...
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2.2.3 Temperature control: Adjust the temperature set point in SV textbox. You can key in the set point or adjust by up and down arrow. Set the temperature to the set point by pressing “SV SET” button. 2.2.4 Setting the PV reading period. Adjust the PV reading period by “Time Period”...
3. OVEN 3.1 Overview: The HCP OV-X0D oven is designed for temperature control using the TC-038D controller, the general specification including the dimensions and drawing are shown in the table below. 3.1.1 General specifications General specification Sensor PT100 Material Brass and Teflon Operation range Ambient temperature to 200 deg.
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3.1.3 Drawing 1. OV-30D Fig 3.1.3.1 Mechanical drawing of the OV-30D including L-adaptor board 2. OV-50D Fig 3.1.3.2 Mechanical drawing of the OV-50D. Operation Manual Ver. 1.3...
3.1.3 Bottom plate and L-adaptor board Fig 3.1.3.3 Mechanical drawing of the bottom plate and L-adaptor board. 3.2 Setup procedure for chip holder Figure Description 1.1 Open the Teflon cover. 2.1 Slightly loose the screw. 2.2 Move the white teflon to the left slightly. 2.3 Put the crystal into the holder by a clip carefully.
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3.1 Push the white teflon to the right slightly until the crystal has been clamped. 3.2 Tight the screw * Operate without the cover will affect the uniformity of crystal temperature. Please put the cover on after alignment. Operation Manual Ver. 1.3...
• Lockout all electrical power sources before servicing the equipment. Warranty HCP provides warranty of TC-038D for 1 year starting from the day of shipment, for the repair service, the customer needs to contact HCP and carry the shipping cost, repair cost and shipping back cost will be carried from HCP if the failure occurs in proper use.
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