Dolomite MEROS TCU-100 Setup guide
MEROS TCU-100 & TCU-125
QUICK START USER GUIDE
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Product name
Product picture
Product description
Meros TCU-100
3200428
The Meros TCU-100 is an advanced
temperature controller for microfluidic chips
and other devices.
It can provide extremely accurate control of
a fixed temperature from 1°C to 100°C,
rapid temperature ramps or thermocycling.
The TCU-100 has 6 sample clip screw-in
ports to provide the flexibility to
accommodate a wide range of sample sizes
and shapes
Meros TCU-125
3200480
The Meros TCU-125 is an advanced
temperature controller for microfluidic chips
and other devices.
It can provide good accurate control of a
fixed temperature from 1°C to 125°C, rapid
temperature ramps or thermocycling.
The TCU-125 has 6 sample clip screw-in
ports to provide the flexibility to
accommodate a wide range of sample sizes
and shapes
TCU Sample Clips
(pack of 4)
3200430
The TCU-100/125 Sample Clips enable the
chip or microscope slide to be securely held
in place onto the TCU unit with excellent
thermal contact to the heating plate. The
TCU has 6 sample clip screw-in ports to
provide the flexibility to accommodate a
wide range of sample sizes and shapes and
is supplied by default with a set of Sample
Clips
H Interface
Temperature Control Kit
3200429
The H Interface Temperature Control Kit
enables microfluidic experiments utilising
the precise thermal control of the TCU-
100/125 with a range of droplet junction,
droplet merging and Y-junction chips.
TCU Chip Insulator
3200472
The TCU Chip Insulator locates a range of
Dolomite glass microreactor chips on the
TCU-100/125 hotplate. The TCU Chip
Insulator allows excellent visibility of the
reaction channel, excellent thermal contact
to the heating plate while maintaining a
uniform temperature environment.
Product range
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Contents
1. Important Information 5
2. Introduction 6
3. Installing FCC 6
4. Controlling the TCU-100/125 7
5. Accessories 10
6. EC Declaration of Conformity 11
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Temperature Warning
This device can reach temperatures of 125°C so direct accidental contact
with the thermal plate may cause injury. Take appropriate precautions
when using this equipment.
Maintenance Advice
Maintenance should only be attempted by qualified service personnel.
Removal of the panels may invalidate any warranty. Please contact
Dolomite support for further information.
General Advice on Use of Pressure Equipment
This device is often used in conjunction with the Mitos P-Pump range care
must be taken when the Mitos P-Pump is pressurised to ensure that the
unit is not dropped or damaged in any way.
Eye Protection
Safety glasses should be worn if using this this product in conjunction with
pressurised equipment and is especially important when hazardous liquids
are used.
1. Important Information
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2 Introduction
The Meros TCU-100 & 125 is controlled via the supplied RS232 serial to USB
interface lead connected to a computer that has the Flow Control Centre (FCC) PC
application installed onto it.
Once FCC is installed you will be able to setup and control your TCU-100/TCU-125.
3 Installing FCC
Even if you already have FCC installed onto your PC the version you currently
have, might not be compatible with the TCU-100/TCU-125 FCC version. FCC
version 3.0.39 onwards is compatible with the TCU-100/TCU-125.
Included in the shipment is a USB memory stick this contains the latest released
version of FCC. The software can also be obtained from Dolomite website, in the
Download section.
If you have a previously installed version of FCC you must firstly un-install this
version before you can install the upgrade (the software will tell you this if you
attempt to install a new version of FCC over the top of an existing version.
You will see on the memory stick the following programme
Running this programe will install FCC onto your PC
FCC will be installed here
C:\Program Files (x86)\Dolomite\Mitos Flow Control Center
And should be found in the start menu
2. Introduction
3. Installing FCC
To invoke FCC select the FCC icon
(you can create a shortcut on to
your desktop in the usual way)
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To check the version of FCC installed select Help and then select the about icon
this will display the following
4 Running and using the TCU-100 & TCU-125
Connect the Power lead to the TCU-100 or TCU-125 and a suitable power outlet
Connect the RS232 to USB interface lead the TCU-100/TCU-125 and the PC that
has FCC installed onto it.
Power up the TCU-100/TCU-125 the fan should start up and the Blue LED
indicator will come on and stay on constantly
Start FCC and select the devices tab
4. Controlling the TCU-100
Select the
devices tab
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After a short delay the TCU-100/TCU-125 should appear as shown here
The LED will still be on constantly which shows that the unit is communicating but
FCC is currently not controlling the Unit
FCC will start in Manual mode by default. In order to control the TCU-100/TCU-
125 in manual mode simply type your chosen temperature into the box and press
the start button (icon)
The LED on the front will flash to indicate that the unit is controlling
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You can manually select any temperature in the range between the specified
minimum and maximum temperatures in manual mode.
Manual mode
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Accessories for the TCU-100/TCU-125 are: -
1. H interface Temperature Control Kit
The H Interface Temperature Control Kit enables microfluidic experiments with a
range of droplet junction, droplet merging and Y-junction chips.
The H Interface Control Kit is Compatible with the popular and economical 15 x
22.5 x 4 mm chip format, 2x Linear Connector 4-way (Part No.3000024) and H
Interface (Part No. 3000155), this kit features a heat plate adaptor and insulative
cover that allows for 2 microfluidic set-ups to be configured in parallel. Good
thermal contact is ensured by mounting the H Interface Temperature Control Kit
using the TCU-100Sample Clips.
2. TCU Sample Clips (pack of 4)
The TCU sample clips, compatible with both TCU-100/TCU-125, enable the chip
or microscope slide to be securely held in place on the TCU with excellent thermal
contact to the heating plate. The TCU Sample Clips screw into the 6 positions
fitted to the top plate in order to provide the flexibility to accommodate a wide
range of sample sizes and shapes.
3. TCU Chip Insulator
The TCU Chip Insulator locates a range of Dolomite glass microreactor chips on
the TCU-100 and TCU-125 hotplate. The TCU Chip Insulator allows excellent
visibility of the reaction channel, excellent thermal contact to the heating plate
while maintaining a uniform temperature environment.
5. Accessories
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We
The Dolomite Centre Ltd
of
27 Jarman Way, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 5HW
in accordance with the following Directive(s):
2004/108/EC
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2006/42/EC
The Machinery Directive
hereby declare that: Equipment:
Part Number
Description
3200428
MEROS TCU-100
3200480
MEROS TCU-125
and associated accessories are in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents:
Ref. No.
Title
Edition/date
EN ISO 12100
Safety of machinery —General principles for design —Risk assessment and risk
reduction
2010
EN 61010-1
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use. General requirements
2010
EN 61326-1
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. EMC requirements
2013
I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above
referenced specifications. The unit complies with all applicable essential requirements of the Directives.
Signed by:
Name: Andrew Lovatt
Position: CTO
16
Done at The Dolomite Centre Ltd
27 Jarman Way
Royston, Hertfordshire
SG8 5HW, UK
22/02/2016
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