HCS321Gi

HCS321Gi

Compact stage for inverted microscope operation
-190°C to 250°C with resistive heating and liquid nitrogen cooling option
23 mm × 28 mm sample area
Sealed chamber with gas purging

HCS321Gi Brochure

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Description

Instec’s HCS321Gi hot and cold stage is designed specifically for inverted optical microscopes. Its small form factor allows for easy mounting onto all common inverted microscope platforms. The HCS321Gi offers the widest temperature range available for inverted microscope applications and a fully enclosed sample chamber for enhanced temperature uniformity.

Thermal Features

Temperature Control	mK2000 with programmable precision switching PID method
Sample Thermal Cover	Removable inner sample cover with additional window
Temperature Minimum	-80°C (with optional liquid N2 cooling) -190°C (optional)
Temperature Maximum	250°C
Temperature Sensor	100 Ω Platinum RTD
Maximum Heating Rate	+80°C per minute at 100°C
Maximum Cooling Rate	-30°C per minute at 100°C
Minimum Heating and Cooling Rate	±0.01°C per minute
Temperature Resolution	0.01°C
Temperature Stability	±0.05°C (>25°C), ±0.1°C (<25°C)
Power Supply	Universal power input
Software	Windows software to record and export temperature-time data

Optical Features

Optical Access	Reflection and transmission capability
Optical Windows	Removable and exchangeable windows permit full-spectrum transparency
Minimum Objective Working Distance	5.39 mm
Minimum Condenser Working Distance	11.21 mm
Top Window	27 mm diameter
Top Viewing Angle	±40° from normal
Transmission Aperture	5 mm diameter
Bottom Window	27 mm diameter
Bottom Viewing Angle	±50° from normal
Window Defrost	Integrated external window defrost

Structural Features

Sample Area	23 mm x 28 mm
Chamber Height	10.2 mm without removeable inner cover 5.2 mm with removeable inner cover
Frame Cooling	Integrated frame cooling with optional chiller system
Mounting	Horizontal and vertical mounting capability
Frame Dimensions	135 mm x 134 mm x 23.5 mm
Weight	610 g

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