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Company Literature:
- Company Overview
- TE Technology ISO 9001:2015 Registration Certificate
- Ordering Information
- Standard Coolers and Temperature Controllers Catalog
- Terms and Conditions for Orders
- Code of Conduct
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:
Thermoelectric Cooling Assembly (TCA) Instruction Manual [752 kB]- Thermoelektrishe Kuhlungs-Baugruppe (TCA) Betriebsanleitung [784 kB]
- Manuel d’instruction pour dispositif de refroidissement thermoelectrique (TCA) [831 kB]
- Manuale di instruzione per modulo di raffreddamento termoelettrico (TCA) [779 kB]
- Manual de Instrucciones del Conjunto Termoelectrico de Enfriamiento (TCA) [737 kB]
- 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
- “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.
- “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.
- “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.
- “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.
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.
- “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.
- “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.
- “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.