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Company Literature:

Specification Sheets for Cooling Assemblies and Thermoelectric (Peltier) Modules:

The downloadable specifications for individual Thermoelectric (Peltier) modules and cooling assemblies are located on their respective product pages.

Instructions and Tutorials:

Thermoelectric Temperature Controller Sensor Attachment With Notes on Thermocouples [403 KB]
TEM (Thermoelectric Module) Mounting Procedure
Instructions for Using Online Thermoelectric Module Selector
(Includes a basic thermal model of a cooling assembly)

Product Manuals and Software:

Wiring Guide for Standard Coolers

International Power Supply Cords
Model TC-24-10 Temperature Controller Manual
Model TC-24-12 Temperature Controller Manual
Model TC-24-25 Temperature Controller Manual
Model TC-24-25 Temperature Controller Software (See also Software License Agreement)
Model TC-24-25-RS232 Temperature Controller Manual
Model TC-24-25-RS232 Temperature Controller Software (See also Software License Agreement)
Model TC-36-25-RS232 and TC-36-25-RS232-UL Temperature Controller Manual
Model TC-36-25-RS232 Temperature Controller Software (See also Software License Agreement)
[As shipped with Controller; Windows 10, 8, 7; .exe file, 437 kB]
Model TC-36-25-RS232 Temperature Controller Software (LabVIEW Based) (See also Software License Agreement)
[Windows 10, 8, 7; .zip file, 179 MB. Not shipped with the controller. TEST VERSION, PROVIDED “AS-IS”, NOT GUARANTEED TO BE ERROR FREE]
Model TC-36-25-RS485 Temperature Controller Software (LabVIEW Based) (See also Software License Agreement)
[Windows 10,8 7; .zip file, 179 MB].
Model TC-36-25-RS485 Temperature Controller Manual
MP-2986 Manual (Display for TC-36-25 RS232 Temperature Controller)
Model TC-48-10 Temperature Controller Manual
Model TC-48-20 & TC-48-20 OEM Temperature Controller Manual
Model TC-48-20 Temperature Controller Software (See also Software License Agreement)
[Windows 10, 8, 7; .zip file,156 MB]
Model TC-720/TC-720 OEM Temperature Controller Manual
Model TC-720/TC-720 OEM Temperature Controller Software (See also Software License Agreement) [Windows 10, 8, 7; .zip file, 223 MB]
Allowing Multiple Instances of TC-720 Program to Operate Simultaneously

CE Declarations of Conformity; Déclarations de Conformité; Konformitätserklärung; Dichiarazione di Conformità; Declaración de Conformidad

AC-027
AC-046
AC-053
AC-055
AC-073
AC-140
AC-162
AC-194
AC-220
CP-031
CP-036
CP-040HT
CP-061
CP-061HT
CP-065
CP-110
CP-121
CP-130HT
CP-200
CP-200TT
CP-200HT
CP-200HT-TT
LC-035
LC-061
LC-066SS
LC-200
TC-36-25-RS232-UL

Technical Papers and Publications in Thermoelectrics:

Theory Development
Design and Engineering
Heat Sink Design
Reliability
Testing Materials & Devices
Temperature Control
Power Generation
Applications

Theory Development:

“A Simplified Method for Thermoelectric Heat Pump Optimization”, R.J. Buist, Third International Conference on Thermoelectric Energy Conversion, Arlington, Texas, May 12-14, 1980.
“A Study of Thermoelectric Design Criteria for Maximizing Cool-Down Speed”, T.J. Hendricks, R.J. Buist, Fourth International Conference on Thermoelectric Energy Conversion, Arlington, Texas, March 1982.
“The Extrinsic Thomson Effect (ETE)”, R.J. Buist, VI School of Thermoelectrics, Institute of Thermoelectricity, Chernivtsy, Ukraine, September 1994.
“Calculation of Peltier Device Performance”, R.J. Buist, CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics, CRC Press, Inc., 1995.
“Theoretical Analysis of Thermoelectric Cooling Performance Enhancement Via Thermal and Electrical Pulsing”, R.J. Buist and P.G. Lau, 15th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Pasadena, California, March 25 – March 28, 1996.
“Temperature and Time Dependent Finite-Element Model of a Thermoelectric Couple”, P.G. Lau and R.J. Buist, 15th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Pasadena, California, March 25 – March 28, 1996.
“Utilizing Qs and Qk to Model TE Materials for Predicting Temperature Dependence”, Richard J. Buist, XVII International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Nagoya Trade & Industry Center, Japan, May 24-28, 1998.

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Design and Engineering:

“Universal Thermoelectric Design Curves”, R.J. Buist, 15th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Seattle, Washington, August 18-22, 1980.
“Thermoelectric Measurement and Design Technology”, R.J. Buist, VI School of Thermoelectrics, Institute of Thermoelectricity”, Chernivtsy, Ukraine, September 1994.

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Heat Sink Design:

“Thermoelectric Heat Sink Modeling and Optimization”, R.J. Buist, 13th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Kansas City, Missouri, August 30 – September 1, 1994.
“Effect of Heat Sink Design on Thermoelectric Cooling Performance”, Michael J. Nagy and R.J. Buist, 13th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Kansas City, Missouri, August 30 – September 1, 1994.
“Thermodynamic Optimization of Heat/Cold Sink Extenders in Thermoelectric Cooling Assemblies”, Paul G. Lau, Todd M. Ritzer and R.J. Buist, 13th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Kansas City, Missouri, August 30 – September 1, 1994.
“Economic Optimization of Heat Sink Design”, Todd M. Ritzer and Paul G. Lau, 13th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Kansas City, Missouri, August 30 – September 1, 1994.
“The Effect of Fan Orientation on Heat Sink Performance”, Todd M. Ritzer and Paul G. Lau, 19th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, August 20-24, 2000.

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Reliability:

“Transient Analysis of Thermal Junction Within a Thermoelectric Cooling Assembly”, M.J. Nagy and R.J. Buist, 15th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Pasadena, California, March 25 – March 28, 1996.
“Evaluation of Thermal Junction Quality in Thermoelectric Assemblies Using Transient Analysis Technology”, T.M. Ritzer and R.J. Buist, 15th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Pasadena, California, March 25 – March 28, 1996.
“A Critical Evaluation of Today’s Thermoelectric Modules”, Todd M. Ritzer, Paul G. Lau and Andy D. Bogard, XVI International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Dresden, Germany, August 26-29, 1997.
“The Effectiveness of Water Vapor Sealing Agents When Used in Application with Thermoelectric Cooling Modules”, Michael J. Nagy, XVI International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Dresden, Germany, August 26-29, 1997.
“The Effect of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Frequency on the Reliability of Thermoelectric Modules”, Michael J. Nagy, 18th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Baltimore, Maryland, August 29-September 2, 1999.
“Quick Method for Determining the Reliability of a Thermoelectric Module via Pulse Testing”, Todd M. Ritzer, 18th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Baltimore, Maryland, August 29-September 2, 1999.
“The Effect of Power Cycling on the Migration of Thermoelectric Modules Within a Cooling Assembly”, Michael J. Nagy, 19th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, August 20-24, 2000.

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Testing Materials and Devices:

“A New Method for Testing Thermoelectric Materials and Devices”, R.J. Buist, 11th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Arlington, Texas, October 7-9, 1992.
“Methodology for Testing Thermoelectric Materials and Devices”, R.J. Buist, CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics, CRC Press, Inc., 1995.
“Quality Testing of Two-Stage Thermoelectric Cascades”, Solomon M. Gorodetskiy, Richard J. Buist and Paul G. Lau, XVI International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Dresden, Germany, August 26-29, 1997.
“Development of a Burst Voltage Measurement System for High-Resolution Contact Resistance Tests of Thermoelectric Heterojunctions”, Richard J. Buist and Steven J. Roman, 18th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Baltimore, Maryland, August 29-September 2, 1999.
“Convection Correction Factor Determination for Use With the Transient Test Method for Thermoelectric Modules”, Paul G. Lau, 18th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Baltimore, Maryland, August 29-September 2, 1999.

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Temperature Control:

“An Electronic Temperature Controller for Thermoelectrics with Variable Heat Sink Resistance”, Gary D. Streitwieser, Richard J. Buist, Seventh International Conference on Thermoelectric Energy Conversion, Arlington, Texas, March 16-18, 1988.

Power Generation:

“Thermoelectric Coolers as Power Generators”, E. Burke, R. Buist, 18th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Orlando, Florida, August 21-26, 1983.
“Calculation of Thermoelectric Power Generation Performance Using Finite Element Analysis”, Paul G. Lau and Richard J. Buist, XVI International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Dresden, Germany, August 26-29, 1997.
“Thermoelectric Power Generator Design and Selection from TE Cooling Module Specifications”, Richard J. Buist and Paul G. Lau, XVI International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Dresden, Germany, August 26-29, 1997.

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Applications:

“Low-Power 145 Kelvin Thermoelectric Cooler”, R.J. Buist, and J. Fenton, Electro-Optical Systems Design Conference – 1972, New York, New York, September 12-14, 1972.
“Two-Watt, 193K Thermoelectric Cooler”, R.J. Buist, IRIS Detector Specialty Meeting, El Toro, California, March 5, 1974.
“System Aspects of Thermoelectric Assemblies for Hand Held Thermal Viewers”, Raymond Marlow, Richard J. Buist, John L. Nelson, IRIS Detector Meeting, Monterey, California, November 1981.
“A Thermoelectric Cooling/Heating System for a Hospital Therapy Pad”, Edward J. Burke, Richard J. Buist, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Phoenix, Arizona, November 14-19, 1982.
“The Thermoelectricly Cooled Helmet”, Richard J. Buist and Gary D. Streitwieser, The Seventeenth International Thermoelectric Conference, Arlington, Texas, March 16-18, 1988.

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