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- Page 1 TDC5™ Temperature Controller Operator’s Manual Copyright © 2024 Gamry Instruments, Inc. Revision 1.4 September 12, 2024 988-00072...
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Page 3: If You Have Problems
Limited Warranty Gamry Instruments, Inc. warrants to the original user of this product that it shall be free of defects resulting from faulty manufacture of the product or its components for a period of two years from the original shipment date of your purchase. -
Page 4: Copyrights
Explain Computer Language Copyright © 1989–2024 Gamry Instruments, Inc. Gamry Framework copyright © 1989−2024, Gamry Instruments, Inc., all rights reserved. TDC5, Explain, CPT, Gamry Framework, and Gamry are trademarks of Gamry Instruments, Inc. Windows® and Excel® are a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting up the TDC5 Operating Modes ....................18 Checking TDC5 Operation ........................18 Chapter 3: TDC5 Use ........................... 21 Using Framework Scripts to Set Up and Control Your TDC5 ..............21 Thermal Design of Your Experiment ...................... 21 Tuning the TDC5 Temperature Controller: Overview ................22 When to Tune ............................ -
Page 7: Chapter 1: Safety Considerations
The TDC5 is supplied with a line cord suitable for use in the United States. In other countries, you may have to replace the line cord with one suitable for your electrical outlet type. You must always use a line cord with a CEE 22 Standard V female connector on the instrument end of the cable. -
Page 8: Line Voltages
Switched AC Outlets–Fuses Both of the switched outlets on the back of the TDC5 have fuses above and to the left of the outputs. For Output 1, the maximum allowed fuse rating is 3 A; for Output 2, the maximum allowed fuse is 5 A. -
Page 9: Rfi Warning
Your TDC5 Temperature Controller was designed to offer reasonable immunity from electrical transients. However, in severe cases, the TDC5 could malfunction or even suffer damage from electrical transients. If you are having problems in this regard, the following steps may help: •... -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation
User’s Guide to familiarize yourself with the operation of the temperature controller. Initial Visual Inspection After you remove your TDC5 from its shipping carton, check it for any signs of shipping damage. If any damage is noted, please notify Gamry Instruments, Inc., and the shipping carrier immediately. Save the shipping container for possible inspection by the carrier. -
Page 12: Differences Between An Omega Cs8Dpt And A Tdc5
AC Line Connection The TDC5 is designed to operate at AC line voltages between 90 and 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. You must use a suitable AC power cord to connect the TDC5 to your AC power source (mains). -
Page 13: Power-Up Check
Power-up Check After the TDC5 is connected to an appropriate AC voltage source, you can turn it on to verify its basic operation. The power switch is a large rocker switch on the left side of the rear panel. -
Page 14: Usb Cable
USB Cable Connect the USB cable between the USB Type-A port on the front panel of the TDC5 and a USB Type-A port on your host computer. The supplied cable for this connection is a dual-ended USB Type-A cable. Type A is a rectangular connector whereas Type B is an almost square USB connector. - Page 15 Installation 5. Turn on the TDC5 and look for a new entry that suddenly appears under Ports. This entry will tell you the COM number associated with the TDC5. Take note of this for use during installation of the Gamry Instruments software.
- Page 16 Select Temperature Controller in the Select Features dialog box. Press Next to continue the installation process. 12. In the Temperature Controller Configuration dialog box, select the TDC5 in the drop-down menu under Type. Choose the COM port that you noted down earlier.
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Page 17: Connecting The Tdc5 To A Heater Or Cooler
Even cracked insulation can be a hazard when salt water is spilled on a wire. The AC power for the heater is drawn from Output 1 on the rear panel of the TDC5. This output is an IEC Type B female connector (common in the USA and Canada). -
Page 18: Connecting The Tdc5 To An Rtd Probe
Connecting the TDC5 to an RTD Probe The TDC5 must be able to measure the temperature before it can control it. The TDC5 uses a platinum RTD to measure the cell temperature. A suitable RTD is supplied with the TDC5. This sensor plugs into adapter cable supplied with your TDC5: Contact Gamry Instruments, Inc. - Page 19 Installation After you have created this complete setup, run the TDC Set Temperature.exp script. Request a Setpoint temperature slightly above room temperature (often 30°C is a good setpoint). Note that the observed temperature on the display will wander slightly above and below the setpoint temperature.
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Page 21: Chapter 3: Tdc5 Use
Thermal Design of Your Experiment The TDC5 is used to control the temperature of an electrochemical cell. It does so by turning on and off a heat source that transfers heat to the cell. Optionally, a cooler can be used to remove heat from the cell. In either case, the TDC5 switches AC power to the heater or cooler to control the direction of any transfer of heat. -
Page 22: Tuning The Tdc5 Temperature Controller: Overview
Dead Band 14 dB Retune your TDC5 with your cell system before you use it to run any real tests. Retune whenever you make major changes in the thermal behavior of your system. Typical changes that may require retuning include: •... -
Page 23: Auto Tuning The Tdc5
Click the OK button. The script terminates after changing the TDC Setpoint. The Setpoint display should change to the temperature you entered. e. Observe the TDC5 process temperature display for a couple of minutes. It should approach the Setpoint and then cycle to values both above and below that point. On an untuned system, the temperature deviations around the Setpoint can be 8 or 10°C. - Page 24 TDC5 Use 4. If auto-tune is successful, the TDC5 displays doNE. Tuning can fail in several ways. Error code 007 is displayed when the Auto Tune is unable to raise the temperature by 5°C within the 5 minutes allowed for the tuning process. Error code 016 is displayed when auto-tune detects an unstable system prior to applying the step.
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Page 25: Appendix A: Default Controller Configuration
Default Controller Configuration Appendix A: Default Controller Configuration Initialization Mode menu Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Notes INPt t.C. Type K thermocouple Type J thermocouple Type T thermocouple Type E thermocouple Type N thermocouple Type R thermocouple Type S thermocouple... - Page 26 Default Controller Configuration Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Notes Rd.2 High display reading LIVE Rd.1 Low display reading IN.1 Live Rd.1 input, ENTER for current Rd.2 High display reading IN.2 Live Rd.2 input, ENTER for current 0–24 Process input range: 0 to 24 mA +-10...
- Page 27 Default Controller Configuration Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Notes Note: Four-digit displays offer 2 annunciators, 6-digit displays offer 6 ANN.n ALM.1 Alarm 1 status mapped to “1” ALM.2 Alarm 2 status mapped to “1” oUt# Output state selections by name NCLR...
- Page 28 Default Controller Configuration Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Notes Send unit with value (F, C, V, mV, mA) _LF_ Appends line feed after each send ECHo Retransmits received commands SEPR _CR_ Carriage Return separator in CoNt SPCE Space separator in CoNt Mode...
- Page 29 Default Controller Configuration Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Notes wAIt Power on: oPER Mode, ENTER to run RUN’s automatically on power up dSbL ENTER in Stby, PAUS, StoP runs RUN.M ENbL ENTER in modes above displays RUN SP.LM SP.Lo...
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Page 30: Programming Mode Menu
Default Controller Configuration Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Notes _____ Set password for INIt Mode No password for PRoG Mode P.Pwd _____ Set password for PRoG Mode Programming Mode Menu Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5... - Page 31 Default Controller Configuration Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Notes Alarm inactive at power on Delay turning off Alarm (sec), default = 1.0 dE.oN Delay turning off Alarm (sec), default = 0.0 dE.oF ALM.2 Alarm 2 oUt1 oUt1 is replaced by output type Note: This submenu is the same for all other outputs.
- Page 32 Default Controller Configuration Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Notes 4-20 4–20 mA 0-24 0–24 mA oUt2 is replaced by output type oUt2 oUt3 oUt3 is replaced by output type (1/8 DIN can have up to 6) ACtN RVRS Increase to SP1 (i.e., heating)
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Page 33: Changes That Gamry Instruments Has Made To Default Settings
Time for Soak number, default = 10 MSE.# Soak events off for this segment Soak events on for this segment Changes that Gamry Instruments Has Made to Default Settings • Set Omega Protocol, Command Mode, No Line Feed, No Echo, Use <CR> •... -
Page 35: Appendix B: Comprehensive Index
AC Outlet Fuses, 8 Programming Mode, 30 Advanced Settings for COM, 16 Properties, 15 Advanced…, 16 RFI, 9 Auto Tuning the TDC5, 23 RTD, 11, 12, 13, 18, 22 baseline temperature, 23 Runtime Warning window, 24 cable, 7, 13, 18 safety, 7...
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