Temperature Chamber Comparison Table
Use the table below for a brief comparison that highlights the main differences of Sun's Temperature Cycling Chambers based on controller type. The TC01, PC100-2 and PC1000 controllers may also be purchased as stand-alone controllers and may feature more I/O capability when used in a stand-alone application. Click on the links for further details/specs of each chamber and controller.
| Temperature Chamber Features | EC1X model |
EC0X model |
ETX model |
EC127 model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controller | TC10 | TC01 | PC100-2 | PC1000 |
| Max Temperature Range | -184 °C to 315 °C (400 °C max with EC1.3W) | -184 °C to 314 °C | -184 °C to 315 °C | -30 °C to 200 °C (-40 °C with optional LN2/LCO2 cool boost) |
| No. of Probes | (2) One Chamber and One User (2) Additional read-only probes installed upon request |
(1) Chamber Probe | (2) One Chamber, One User | (2) One Chamber, One User |
| Non-volatile Memory for LP and parameter storage | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| RS232/IEEE-488 | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| ANALOG I/O (Chart Recorder) |
(4) Analog Input |
NO | (2) Analog Output (1) Analog Input |
(4) Analog Output (3) Analog Input |
| Auxiliary TTL I/O (External Relay Control) |
Up to (5) TTL output (8) TTL input |
(2) TTL output (1) TTL input |
(5) TTL output (2) TTL input |
(1) TTL input |
| No. of Set Temp/ Time at Soak Segments | Limited by RAM, typically 100+ | 10 | Limited by RAM, typically 100+ | Limited by RAM, typically 100+ |
| Ramp Rate Control | YES (.01°C/min. to specified max) |
NO | YES (.01°C/min. to 20°C/min.) |
YES (.01°C/min. to 3°C/min.) |
| Menu Driven Interface | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| User interface | 29 key, 2 line 16 character LCD | 16 Key, 3 1/2 LED | 20 key, 2 line 16 character LCD | 32 key, 2 line 16 character LCD |
| Software Temperature Limits | Upper, Lower | Upper | Upper, Lower | Upper, Lower |
| Hardware Over Temperature Protection | Bi-metal thermostat or Electronic Limit Module Limit Module only for EC1.3W |
Bi-metal thermostat or Electronic Limit Module | Bi-metal thermostat | Bi-metal thermostat |
| Line Voltage Drop-Out (Power Down Restart) | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| Watchdog Timer/ Open,Short Probe Detection | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Coolant | LN2/LCO2 | LN2/LCO2 | LN2/LCO2 | R404A / Optional LN2/LCO2 Boost |
| Optional Valve Support | NO | NO | Cool Boost (Optional) | |
| Available Options | Circular Ports, Shelves, N2 gas purge with or w/o Needle Valve, Hinged, Blank, Window Door, Door Sensor |
Circular Ports, Shelves, Hinged, Blank, Window Door, Optional 1/4" NPT Pipe For Manual N2 Gas Purge | Circular Ports, Hinged Window Door Only | Circular Ports, Shelves, Hinged, Blank, Window Door,Optional 1/4" NPT Pipe For Manual N2 Gas Purge |