Capacity Rating: 55 watts at a 0°C temperature difference.
Example Applications: Ideal for small to medium-sized electronic enclosures or refrigeration applications when a large temperature difference is not required.
Features: Powered by 12 VDC, has a low power draw, and maintains an enclosure’s NEMA 4 rating. Low profile internal fan blows air into center of cabinet for directed cooling. The low power consumption makes this cooler compatible with all of our temperature controllers. Can be used for heating and cooling. Can be customized for production-sized orders. Labeled wiring cables are included free of charge when purchasing interconnected standard products on the same order (thermoelectric cooling assembly or module, temperature controller and/or a power supply). The number of cables included (1-3 pairs) will depend on the number of components being interconnected.
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AC-055
Capacity Rating: 55 watts at a 0°C temperature difference.
Example Applications: Ideal for small to medium-sized electronic enclosures or refrigeration applications when a large temperature difference is not required.
Features: Powered by 12 VDC, has a low power draw, and maintains an enclosure’s NEMA 4 rating. Low profile internal fan blows air into center of cabinet for directed cooling. The low power consumption makes this cooler compatible with all of our temperature controllers. Can be used for heating and cooling. Can be customized for production-sized orders.
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• Ideal for small to medium-sized electronic enclosures or refrigeration applications when a large temperature difference is not required.
• Weatherized protection: anodized external fins, environmentally-sealed external fan, and stainless steel finger guards.
• Maintains enclosure’s NEMA 4 rating (IP-55 external fan).
• Low-profile internal fan minimizes the space required inside the enclosure.
• Energy efficient / low input power.
• Can be used for heating and cooling (requires heat/cool controller).
• Adaptable mounting – can be mounted in any orientation and fan end of internal fins can be placed against enclosure wall if needed.
• Internal fan blows air to center of enclosure so you can aim cooled air at the components that need the most cooling.
• High quality dual ball bearing fans for long life.
• Can easily be customized for production-sized orders to meet your exact requirements.
• CE marked, RoHS compliant.
The AC-055 thermoelectric (Peltier) air cooler is specially designed for cooling electronics enclosures when a large temperature difference from ambient is not required. While not specifically designed for refrigeration it can be used in these applications as long as a large temperature difference below ambient is not required. It can, as with all of our coolers, both heat and cool when used with the proper temperature controller.
The AC-055 is environmentally protected: the hot-side fan is sealed against moisture and dust (IP55), the external heat sink is anodized to prevent corrosion, and the finger guards are stainless steel. The unit is rated to maintain an enclosure’s NEMA 4 rating.
A low-profile internal fan minimizes the amount of internal volume required by the cooler. Internal air is pulled primarily through one end of the fins and blown out the fan towards the center of the enclosure. This configuration allows one end of the internal fins to be placed close to the wall of the enclosure without hindering performance, and the equipment that needs the most cooling can be located in the cooled air stream.
The AC-055 is powered by 12 VDC and works with all of our temperature controllers. If more capacity is needed, or there is a need to distribute the cooling throughout a larger cabinet, multiple coolers can be paralleled and regulated by one temperature controller. The electrical connections are located on the internal side of the cooler keeping wiring inside the enclosure. (Care should be taken so that condensation is not allowed to form on the cold side heat exchanger where it could come in contact with the power wires.)
The AC-055’s low power consumption yields low operating costs. As an added benefit the power supply will generate less waste heat, meaning the power supply has less of an impact when located inside the enclosure.
Note: Larger power supplies are used when controlling multiple units with one temperature controller.
AC-055 3D Model in .pdf Format (Requires Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher)
3D PDF MODEL: Click on the link above to download a 3D solid model in portable document format (PDF). This must be opened in the Adobe Reader (or Acrobat) version 8 or higher. It WILL NOT WORK IF OPENED IN A BROWSER WINDOW. You can rotate and view the cooler from any angle (however, wire leads are not shown in the model). 3D content may initially appear as a two-dimensional preview image. Clicking the 3D model with the Hand or Select tool enables (or activates) the model and opens the 3D toolbar.
3D Solid Models |
Parasolid: AC-055.x_t (Best for importing into SolidWorks) See note below before downloading files. |
STEP: AC-055.stp See note below before downloading files. |
NOTE WHEN DOWNLOADING FILES: When saving a solid model some browsers change the name of the file extension. If this happens save the file to your computer using the “Save link as…” option and then rename the file extension back to the appropriate type before using. (PC Users: Right click on the file link and select “Save link as…” from the menu. Mac Users: Hold the ‘Ctrl’ button on your keyboard while clicking on the file link and select “Save link as…” from the menu.) Alternatively, you can download as normal and rename the .htm or .html extension back to .x_t or .stp before using.
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TC-36-25-RS232
The TC-36-25 RS232 is a bi-polar (heat and cool) proportional-integral-derivative temperature controller that can modulate power input from 12 V up to 36 V, or from 0 V to 36 V with a second power supply, at currents of up to 25 A. The controller comes standard with a temperature sensor (thermistor), but it can also be used with common 10 k ohm thermistors. In addition, Windows-compatible software and an RS232 cable are provided for direct communication via the serial communication port. LabVIEW-based GUI available as a download, the LabVIEW source code is available free of charge upon request, and a sample read and write command programmed in Python is also available for download.
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TC-36-25-RS232-UL
The TC-36-25-RS232-UL has the same features as the TC-36-25 RS232, including bi-polar (heat and cool) proportional-integral-derivative control that can modulate input voltages of up to 36 V at currents of up to 25 A. This version is CE marked and is MET-Labs listed, conforming to UL 60730-1. Due to listing requirements the controller does not come with a temperature sensor (thermistor) or RS232 cable, but these can be ordered separately. Windows-compatible, LabVIEW-based GUI software is available as a download, the LabVIEW source code is available free of charge upon request, and a sample read and write command programmed in Python is also available for download.
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TC-48-20 OEM
The TC-48-20 OEM has the same control capabilities as the TC-48-20 but leaves off the keypad, display interface, and housing to keep costs to a minimum. The controller can be connected to a computer via an optional RS232 serial cable and used with the included software to provide program control as well as data graphing and data logging. The software is shipped as a stand-alone program, but the LabVIEW source code (version 2011 and higher) is also available upon request and a sample read and write command programmed in Python is also available for download.
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TC-720 OEM
The TC-720 OEM is a basic version of the TC-720 controller that is a component for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) that want to integrate the controller in a system where the display, keypad, and box are not needed. The TC-720 is a Heat & Cool (Bipolar) control controller, and all programming and monitoring functions are accomplished via the on-board USB communications port. The controller is shipped as the basic control circuit mounted on an aluminum panel. One standard thermistor (model MP-3193) and a software CD are included. The software is shipped as a stand-alone program, but the LabVIEW source code (version 2018 and higher) is available upon request and a sample read and write command programmed in Python is also available for download.
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PS-12-12.5
A 12 volt DC, fixed-voltage power supply capable of delivering up to 12.5 amps of current. The input voltage is auto-ranging. One North-American standard power cord is supplied attached to the power supply, and power cords for the UK, EU, and Italy can be purchased separately.
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TC-36-25-RS485
The TC-36-25 RS485 is a bi-polar (heat and cool) proportional-integral-derivative temperature controller that can modulate power input from 12 V up to 36 V, or from 0 V to 36 V with a second power supply, at currents of up to 25 A. The controller comes standard with a temperature sensor (thermistor), but it can also be used with common 10 k ohm thermistors. Multiple controllers can be daisy-chained together and run off a single communication port using the optional RS485 Adapter (USB). Windows-compatible software is provided for easily programming the controller. The LabVIEW-based software is shipped as a stand-alone program, the LabVIEW source code (version 2011 and higher) is available free of charge upon request, and a sample read and write command programmed in Python is also available for download.
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TC-48-20
The TC-48-20 is an easy to use yet powerful cool-only or heat-only PWM temperature controller. It is housed in a die-cast aluminum box, incorporates a keypad and display, and is capable of controlling from 0 to 50 volts and up to 20 amps. Two versatile alarm outputs are included, each capable of switching up to 1 amp of current. If a true linear-output control system is desired (for applications extremely sensitive to electrical noise) the TC-48-20 can be used as the control head for high-power, variable-output linear supplies. Most control parameters can be programmed via the built-in keypad, but the controller can also be connected to a computer via an optional RS232 serial cable for more advanced program control as well as data graphing and data logging. The software is shipped as a stand-alone program, but the LabVIEW source code (version 2011 and higher) is also available upon request and a sample read and write command programmed in Python is also available for download.
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TC-720
The TC-720 is a bipolar, heat and cool, thermoelectric temperature controller with USB communications. It is capable of controlling up to 36 volts and 20 amps. One standard thermistor, model MP-3193, is included. A second sensor can be attached for monitoring and alarm purposes. The controller is housed in a die-cast aluminum box and incorporates a keypad and a liquid-crystal display. The display allows the user to monitor the sensor temperature, power output level, and menu settings. The integrated keypad accesses an easy-to-use menu system, allowing the user to adjust all of the basic controller parameters such as the set temperature, tuning parameters, and alarm parameters. The controller can also be connected to a computer via USB for more advanced program control as well as data graphing and data logging using the supplied software. The software is shipped as a stand-alone program, but the LabVIEW source code for that program (version 2018 and higher) is available upon request and a sample read and write command programmed in Python is also available for download.
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TC-24-10
The TC-24-10 is a RoHS compliant proportional-integral (PI) temperature controller developed for applications requiring a low cost, basic temperature controller. Set-point and tuning adjustments are made via potentiometer. It can modulate power from 9V up to 26 V at currents up to 10 A when using a single power supply. The controller can also modulate from 0 V up to 50 V when using two power supplies, making this a good choice for controlling low-voltage modules. As with all of our controllers, a standard temperature sensor (15K thermistor) is included.