TC300 Heater Temperature Controller Chapter 3: Overview
Rev B, January 5, 2022 Page 3
Chapter 3 Overview
The TC300 Heater Temperature Controller is a dual channel controller intended for use with resistive heating
elements. It is equipped with two channels, each with a driving capability up to 48 W, capable of either independent
or synchronized operation. This general-purpose instrument can drive various types of heaters, including foil and
resistor types. It accepts feedback from various type of temperature sensors including resistive temperature sensor
and thermal couples (AD590). Each channel has programmable P, I, and D gains. A user-programmable maximum
temperature limit provides protection to the device being overheated, and a user-programmable current/voltage
limit protects the heating element from being over driven.
Capable of stand-alone operation from a simple keypad interface, the TC300 can also be controlled with a PC using
a standard USB Type B connector and our TC300 Application Program. Interfacing with a PC can also be achieved
with a simple command-line interface from any terminal window.
Contents of Package
Each TC300 is shipped with the following standard accessories:
• A flash drive containing software and a user guide
• Regional power cord
• USB Standard B Cable