thermoelectric cold plate

Newly certified AHP-2700CPV Serves OLED Manufacturing, Quality Control

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Safety Certified AHP-2700CPV:

TECA announces safety certification and CE mark for TECA Model AHP-2700CPV Cold/Hot Plate. The AHP-2700CPV Conforms to UL 61010-1 & 61010-2-010; Certified to CSA STDS C22.2 # 61010-1 & 61010-2-010, and tested to FCC 47CFR PT 15: 2019; IEC 61326-1. The presence of the ETL-Listed and CE Marks on a thermoelectric cold/hot plate shows that the product has undergone and passed testing to rigorous industry product safety requirements. It is an important step in the product cycle because it demonstrates a commitment to the safety and quality of the product.

AHP-2700CPV

TECA Model AHP-2700CPV offers 690 watts cooling capacity and a 13.3 x 20.3 inch (1744 cm2) flat plate surface for heating and cooling. Often utilized in the OLED manufacturing process, the AHP-2700CPV has the second largest cold plate surface of all TECA plates. This makes it very convenient for testing components, food samples, and materials, as well as performing thermal stress tests of electronics.

The AHP-2700CPV is part of TECA’s family of versatile laboratory cold/hot plates. For applications where cooling or heating with direct contact is appropriate, the AHP-2700CPV has a flat, smooth, cleanable work surface. The plate surface can be built with tapped holes per end user’s requirements. Accessories such as remote sensors, plate covers, glass surface for dissection and more are available.

Thermoelectric cooling and heating technology means the AHP-2700CPV is reliable and maintenance free. As with all of TECA’s versatile laboratory cold/hot plates (“CPV” products), the AHP-2700CPV can heat or cool with precision. A tunable PWM temperature controller is integral and includes helpful features such as communications, ramp/soak profiles, both internal and external sensing and variable fan speed for quieter operation.

Another Day, Another “A”

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Thermoelectric Cold/Hot Plate Replaces Liquid Nitrogen:

TECA’s cold/hot plates utilize thermoelectric cooling, a solid-state method of heat transfer. Also called the Peltier Effect, this technology is valued for its reliability and lack of maintenance needs. For over a decade, TECA cold/hot plates have been cited in peer-reviewed, published academic research papers. Pictured here is our youngest known researcher, a 7th grade student who designed a physics experiment for her school science fair. TECA could not pass up the opportunity to support a budding scientist and lent our Model AHP-301CPV, free of charge.

thermoelectric cold plate

Lisa, a 7th grader, used the AHP-301CPV in her science fair project, Electric Ice. Following the methods from a paper published in the journal Science, she obtained pyroelectric crystals, which develop an electric field in response to a temperature change. When the pyroelectric crystals are cooled in a controlled manner, their electric field affects the freezing point of the moisture in the air that condenses on them.

Unlike the scientists in the Science paper, Lisa did not have access to large amounts of liquid nitrogen to provide the cooling. Enter TECA Model AHP-301CPV Cold/Hot Plate. The pyroelectric crystals, housed in copper cups, were placed on the cold plate surface. Using the AHP-301CPV’s integral temperature controller and included communications software, Lisa programmed the cooling to ramp down by 2°C per minute, from room temperature to -20°C. A video camera recorded the condensation of the ambient moisture and its subsequent freezing. By comparing the time base of the video with the data captured by the AHP-301CPV’s communications software, Lisa was able to measure the freezing temperature for 3 separate configurations: within a positive electric field, a negative field, and no electric field.

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Museum Exhibit, Thermoelectric Cold Plate

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Educational use for thermoelectric cooling cold plate:

A large children’s science and technology center in the Midwest, specializing in hands-on exhibits, has been using multiple TECA Cold/Hot Plates, Model AHP-1200CPV. The AHP-1200CPV supports part of an exhibit teaching children about insulation. The built-in temperature controller and attractive, ergonomic exterior are perfect for the museum’s display.

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AHP-5400CPV

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Air Cooled Thermoelectric Cold Plate For Laboratory

  • Style: Bench Top, Laboratory
    Voltage: 240 VAC
    Current: 12 AMPS
    Operating Ambient: 0/+50 °C

    Performance Rating:
    Cooling Capacity: 1100 WATTS

    Includes:
    • Precision machined anodized aluminum cold plate surface
    (~ 5175 cm2 surface area, flat within +/- .005 cm)
    (~ 802 in2 [5.5 ft2] surface, flat within +/- .002 in)
    • Integral Power Supply
    • Integral PWM temperature control
    • USB comms ports
    • Remote Sensibility

    Controller Features:
    • Integral “tunable” PWM temperature control
    • PWM, Bi-directional temperature control
    • Manually set or autotune to set point for best PID values
    • 4 Programmable temperature zones with 4 independent PID settings
    • Multi-segment ramp/soak programs with loops
    • Internal (4) RTD sensor array & center RTD, built into the cold plate
    • Remote Sensibility™ switchable to exterior accessory RTD sensor
    • USB communication with easy to use software
    • Labview VI examples available

  • Click on the part numbers to request a quick quote:
    MODEL NUMBERPART NUMBERCOLD PLATE SURFACEVOLTAGE
    VAC (VDC)    		CURRENT
    AMPS    		COLD PLATE
    TEMP. RANGE °C
    AHP-5400CPV9-P5KB-1-0A0
    		Smooth surface24012-15 / +90
    AHP-5400CPV9-P5KB-1-TAP
    		10-32 Tap pattern24012-15 / +90
    AHP-5400CPV9-P5KB-1-MET
    		M5 Tap pattern24012-15 / +90
  • Click to open PDF performance curves:
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    Solid Model files:
    TypeFile NameDate ModifiedSize

    IGS    		AHP 5400CPV 10:34 am 09/22/2017259.5M

    PDF    		AHP 5400CPV 10:34 am 09/22/20177.1M

    SLDP    		AHP 5400CPV 10:34 am 09/22/201738.3M

    STEP    		AHP 5400CPV 10:36 am 09/22/2017119.9M
    Product Manuals, Software:
  • Part NumberDescriptionFor use with cold plate seriesDrawing/Picture
    C-5400Clear Cover
    Material: Clear Acrylic
    Size: 29" X 29" X 5"    		AHP-5400CPV
    CH-5400Clear Cover With Hinge
    Material: Clear Acrylic
    Size: 30" X 29"" X 5"    		AHP-5400CPV
    Thermocouple-Ring"T" Type thermocouple
    6' long, surface mount
    		LHP-150CP, LHP-300CP, LHP-800CP, LHP-1200CP, AHP-250CP, AHP-270CP, AHP-400CP, AHP-500CP, AHP-690CP, AHP-1200CP
    RTD-RingThree wire RTD, 100 Ω with connector
    6' long, surface mount    		LHP-150CP, LHP-300CP, LHP-800CP, LHP-1200CP, AHP-250CP, AHP-270CP, AHP-400CP, AHP-500CP, AHP-690CP, AHP-1200CP
    RTD-ProbeThree wire RTD, 100 Ω with connector
    6' long, 1/8" DIA probe    		LHP-150CP, LHP-300CP, LHP-800CP, LHP-1200CP, AHP-250CP, AHP-270CP, AHP-400CP, AHP-500CP, AHP-690CP, AHP-1200CP

Features:
• Cools and heats (-20 °C to 90 °C)
• Precision machined anodized aluminum cold plate surface
(~ 5175 cm2 surface area, flat within +/- .005 cm)
(~ 802 in2 [5.5 ft2] surface, flat within +/- .002 in)
• Stainless steel threaded inserts available
(standard or custom pattern)
• Easy to clean stainless steel apron
• Embedded RTD sensor array for average plate
temperature or use center RTD only
• Low-profile design with ergonomic sloped front
• PWM controlled fans for quieter operation
• Operating ambient temperature range of (0 °C to 50 °C)
• Bench top unit, 35.7” X 30.3” footprint
• Virtually maintenance-free operation
• Painted Enameled stainless steel exterior housing

Resources:

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Applications

Accessories

Manuals

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LHP-1800CPV

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Liquid Cooled Thermoelectric Cold Plate For Laboratory

LHP-1800PCV Liquid cooled cold plate
LHP-1800PCV Liquid cooled cold plate
LHP-1800PCV Liquid cooled cold plate
LHP-1800CPV Coolant flow pattern

  • Style: Bench Top, Laboratory
    Voltage: 240 VAC
    Current: 8 AMPS
    Operating Ambient: 0/+50 °C

    Performance Rating:
    Cooling Capacity: 800 WATTS
    Cooling COP: 0.42
    Heating Capacity: 1900 WATTS
    Minimum Coolant Flow:1 liter/min

    Includes:
    • Integral Power Supply
    • Integral PWM Temperature control
    • USB comms port
    • Remote Sensibility

    Controller Features:
    • Integral “tunable” PWM temperature control
    • PWM, Bi-directional temperature control
    • 4 Temperature zone with 4 independent PID settings
    • Multi-segment ramp and soak programmable
    • Internal RTD sensor
    • Remote Sensibility™ switchable to exterior accessory RTD sensor
    • USB Communication with easy to use software
    • Labview VI examples

  • Click on the part numbers to request a quick quote:
    MODEL NUMBERPART NUMBERCOLD PLATE SURFACEVOLTAGE
    VAC (VDC)    		CURRENT
    AMPS    		COLD PLATE
    TEMP. RANGE °C
    LHP-1800CPV3-05KB-1-0A0
    		Smooth surface2408-30 / +90
    LHP-1800CPV3-05KB-1-TAP
    		6-32 Tap pattern2408-30 / +90
    LHP-1800CPV3-05KB-1-MET
    		M3 Tap pattern2408-30/ +90
    LHP-1800CPV3-05KB-6-0A0
    		Smooth surface2408-30 / +120
    LHP-1800CPV3-05KB-6-TAP
    		6-32 Tap pattern2408-30 / +120
    LHP-1800CPV3-05KB-6-MET
    		M3 Tap pattern2408-30 / +120
    * For use with low temperature cascades
  • Click to open PDF performance curves:
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    Solid Model files:
    TypeFile NameDate ModifiedSize

    IGS    		LHP 1800CPV 6:51 am 06/02/20179.3M

    PDF    		LHP 1800CPV 6:51 am 06/02/20171.4M

    SLDP    		LHP 1800CPV 6:51 am 06/02/20175.8M

    STEP    		LHP 1800CPV 6:52 am 06/02/20175.9M
    Product Manuals, Software:
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    Part NumberDescriptionFor use with cold plate seriesDrawing/PictureData Sheet
    C-1800Clear Cover
    Material: Clear Acrylic
    Size: 15" X 15" X 5"    		AHP-1800CPV
    AHP-1200DCP    		pdf
    CN-1800Clear Cover
    Material: Clear Acrylic
    Size: 15" X 15" X 5"    		AHP-1800CPV with ACP-1800pdf
    CH-1800Clear Cover With Hinge
    Material: Clear Acrylic
    Size: 16" X 16"" X 5"    		AHP-1800CPV
    AHP-1200DCP    		dwgpdf
    CHN-1800Clear Cover With Hinge
    Material: Clear Acrylic
    Size: 16" X 16"" X 5"    		AHP-1800CPV with ACP-1800dwgpdf
    BH-1800Barrier
    Material: Clear Acrylic
    Size: 14.2" X 13.7" X H (height)
    Part Number: BH-1800 (H = height in inches 3", 6", 9" standard)
    example B6-1200, B9-1200    		AHP-1800CPVpdf
    Thermocouple-Ring"T" Type thermocouple
    6' long, surface mount
    		LHP-150CP, LHP-300CP, LHP-800CP, LHP-1200CP, AHP-250CP, AHP-270CP, AHP-400CP, AHP-500CP, AHP-690CP, AHP-1200CP
    RTD-RingThree wire RTD, 100 Ω with connector
    6' long, surface mount    		LHP-150CP, LHP-300CP, LHP-800CP, LHP-1200CP, AHP-250CP, AHP-270CP, AHP-400CP, AHP-500CP, AHP-690CP, AHP-1200CP
    RTD-ProbeThree wire RTD, 100 Ω with connector
    6' long, 1/8" DIA probe    		LHP-150CP, LHP-300CP, LHP-800CP, LHP-1200CP, AHP-250CP, AHP-270CP, AHP-400CP, AHP-500CP, AHP-690CP, AHP-1200CP

Features:
• Precision machined anodized aluminum cold plate surface
• Easy clean stainless steel apron
• Cools and heats (-30 °C to 90 °C & 130 °C)
• Low-profile design with ergonomic sloped front
• Easy access coolant fluid ports
• Weighs less than 55 lbs. (25 kg)
• Bench top unit, 15.2” X 19.2” footprint
• Virtually maintenance-free operation
• Painted Enameled stainless steel exterior housing
• Stainless Steel threaded inserts available
• Machinable feature plate and cover accessories

Resources:

Cold Plate Notes

Applications

Accessories

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CONDENSING VAPOR

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Condensing Vapor: AHP-470CP in Laboratory Reactor Instrumentation

condensing vapor   cooling vapor stream

In a chemical process (catalysis), the customer uses several TECA Model AHP-470CP Cold Plates to condense methanol out of a vapor stream and collect liquid in the 100 mL glass vessels shown. The AHP-470CP offers a convenient small size and is customizable to the end user’s needs.

Please see the “Options” section on the product data sheet to learn more.

BATTERY COOLING

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R & D Battery Cooling:

battery cooling

In this example, the customer is using TECA’s AHP-1800CPV to keep a 60 pound lithium ion battery cool during R&D testing. This saves the customer the trouble of using a plate with pumped coolant to cool the battery, which was the original method.

The customer reports that upgrading to the TECA AHP-1800CPV “makes testing much easier”.

The AHP-1800CPV is the largest thermoelectric cold plate on the market with a plate surface area of 12.80 x 13.30 inches.  The large surface area and robust cooling power were ideal for this application.

FIBER OPTICS

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Fiber Optics:

fiber optics

The customer makes fiber optics and related components and subsystems, they use an AHP-1200CPV cold plate for testing components.

They are using it to run temperature test on them, they set the temperature, and it goes to temperature and sits there, heating or cooling.

“It works well”.  Before they were cobbling together home brew solutions with a heater here, a circuit and a fan there but it’s nice to have a system that does it all.

COOLING ASPHALT SAMPLES

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Cooling Asphalt Samples:

cooling asphalt samples

An oil refinery runs tests on asphalt samples at different temperatures.

TECA Model AHP-301CPV Cold Plate is currently being used during the course of the customer’s testing.

The customer says, “We have used this unit at different temperatures, and it has performed well. Thank you for your follow-up on the performance of this device.”

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