Datasheet

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Introduction
Design
Guide
Polyimide
Heaters
Silicone
Rubber
Heaters (foil)
Standard
Polyimide
& Rubber
Rubber
Heaters
(wire-wound)
Mica Heaters
Thermal-Clear
Heaters
All-Polyimide
Heaters
Sensors,
Controllers &
Accessories
Reference
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Specifications subject to change
Overview
The Heaterstat takes temperature readings from heater models
with a high temperature coefficient. You get accurate, efficient
electronic control at prices comparable to thermostats.
• Use with Minco Thermal-Clear™ and select Thermofoil™ heaters
• Complete heating control system provides repeatable process
control for worry-free and stable operation
• Solid state on-off control with adjustable set point offers
greater durability than electro-mechanical devices
• Low power consumption — ideal for battery operated and
vehicular devices
• The small PCB mount package and less wiring saves space to
reduce the footprint of your device
• Mounting the Heaterstat separately allows the heater to be
placed in tight spaces
• Available factory matched calibration option allows for easy
plug-and-play operation
Operation
The diagram below shows how the Heaterstat works. It periodi-
cally powers the heater just long enough to check resistance. If
heater temperature is above setpoint (left side of graph), power
shuts off within 0.010 seconds.
If heater temperature is below setpoint, the Heaterstat leaves
power on and continually reads resistance until element tem-
perature reaches setpoint. It then shuts off and waits until time
for the next pulse.
Scan rate, the off-time between pulses, is factory set from 0.1
to 10 seconds (1 second is standard). Faster scans provide
tighter control while slower scans conserve power during idle
times (a 0.010 second pulse every 10 seconds takes only 0.1%
of full-on power).
Applications
The Heaterstat’s unique design makes it the ideal companion
with Minco heaters to achieve precise thermal control.
Here are some application ideas and examples:
• Improve performance of LCDs or other electronics in cold
storage areas.
• Replace bulky, slow-responding thermostats.
• Regulate temperature of miniature or low-mass heaters in
situations where a temperature sensor is impractical or will
impede response.
• Protect portable medical devices from effects of cold.
• Maintain temperature of critical circuit board components,
such as crystals.
• Independently control individual sections of large area
heaters, using one Heaterstat per zone.
PCB mount
Leadwire
version
ACTUAL SIZE
On
O
Output
Setpoint
Temperature
Ambient temperature (falling)
Average heat sink temperature
Temperature above setpoint:
Sensing pulses only
Temperature below setpoint: Each pulse stays on until heater regains setpoint
Scan rate = Preset o time between pulses (0.1 to 10 seconds typical)
Heater element temperature
Heaterstat™ Sensorless DC Controller
No separate sensor or thermostat required