Torrey Pines Scientific EchoTherm RHB20 Series remotely controlled heating stations

Torrey Pines Scientific’s EchoTherm RHB20 Series, designed for use in robotic systems, is a small, self-contained unit that runs off 12 VDC; power is provided from a universal benchtop power supply. The product comes with an RS232 cable for connecting it to a PC via any open serial port.

The serial command set provided with the unit gives the user the information needed to control the device. Any number of units can be connected to a PC using the serial ports on the computer. After the unit has been instructed to go to a temperature, it can be disconnected from the computer and the computer can be used to instruct another device using the same serial port. The unit will retain its instructions when disconnected from the computer until told otherwise.

If the user opts to run a complex temperature/time profile, the unit can be instructed, via a computer and software generated by the user, to run the profile. In this case, the device will have to remain connected to the computer.

The product uses all the standard sample blocks. The surface size is 73 x 111 mm. Custom blocks are available on special order for any sample container.

The device can connect to the MIC20 to set and display temperature and timer, collect current setpoint or temperature, set or clear an idle mode or calibrate the units using the RS232 cable. The MIC20 can be disconnected from one unit and used to set another unit while the prior unit proceeds to do as it was instructed. A PC or computer in a robot can be used to do the same.

The product is provided with user manual, serial command set, universal power supply for use anywhere in the world, AC line cord for the country of use and 12-month warranty. All units are ETL, CSA and CE compliant.