STCM
Type-SR Thermal Control Module
- Static fluid measurement setup for Type-SR Sensor probes (SRV and SRD)
- Uniform and controlled temperature around the Type-SR sensor probes
- Compatible with SME-BOX (E4), Laptop, or PC
STCM Overview
STCM was designed after extensive simulation and testing to ensure uniform temperature distribution across the Type-SR sensor probes (SRV and SRD); thanks to it, the STCM is used to heat a fluid sample at different controlled temperature points or a temperature ramp and take accurate, repeatable, and reliable viscosity and density measurements.
The STCM is compatible with different sample fluid cylinders, all made of brass to ensure good temperature uniformity, which is critical for accurate viscosity and density measurements. These sample fluid cylinders allow the STCM to work with most sensor probe variants (refer to each manual for details). Every sample fluid cylinder carries a unique serial number, and there are three types, each identified by a product key embedded in that serial number.
Discover more! To see the probe compatibility, please refer to the manual.
Sample Fluid Cylinder with markings
TCC-01
Fluid Volume:
ca. 60 ml
TCC-02
Fluid Volume:
ca. 60 ml
TCC-03
Fluid Volume:
ca. 20 ml
STCM Variants
STCM-PL
Type-SR sensor probes Thermal Control Module - Solid State TCM Version
STCM-PL is an all-in-one version designed to control the temperature without an external heat source within a limited temperature range (10°C below ambient to 150°C). Its small size (smaller than a Neo Espresso machine) makes it perfect to be used in small setups.
Heating and Cooling element
Peltier Element
Dimensions
330 x 235 x 220 (mm)
13 x 9.5 x 8.5 (inch)
Total Weight
11 Kg (23 lb)
Temperature Range
10 °C (or 15 °C below room temperature) up to 150 °C
Temperature Stability
Stability: 0.005 °C
Operating Ambient Temperature
max. 65 °C (150 °F)
Communication Interface
USB-C, and RS-485
Power Input
24 V DC 15 A
Compatible Controller
E4: SME – BOX
Laptop or PC
STCM-BB
Type-SR sensor probes Thermal Control Module - Bath Based
STCM-BB ensures thermal uniformity around Type-SR sensor probes using an external bath temperature source. It’s mostly used when a wide temperature range, which can’t be met by the STCM-PL, is required.
Heating and Cooling element
External Bath
Dimensions
⌀116 x 194 (mm)
⌀4.57 x 7.62 (inch)
Total Weight
6.2 Kg (13.7 lb)
Temperature Range
Dependent on the bath
Bath Inlet and Outlet Ports Connection
Swagelok 8mm
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to 200 °C (-40 to 400 °F)
Compatible Controller for the bath
E4: SME – BOX
Laptop or PC
STCM Software
All the STCM variants include a specific software designed by Rheonics to control the temperature profiles, ramps, or points where the customer wants to take the measurements. Additionally, this software records all data obtained by the Type-SR sensors and displays it in a clear view for easy understanding or for processing by the operators.
STCM Compatible Products
SME-BOX (E4)
The SME-BOX is our electronics designed for lab environments.
E1, E2, and E3 SME Variants
(with a PC or Laptop connection)
Accessories
See more about our different TCM accessories
STCM-IFP
Integrate the device directly in a bypass line for static viscosity analysis. A dedicated valve controls the intake of new fluid samples, while an integrated solid-state module provides active heating and cooling for precise fluid temperature control.
Calibrator
Use the Rheonics Calibrator along with the Rheonics Calibrator Software to certify your SRV and SRD sensor calibration.
DTCM
Take a sample from the process and measure the viscosity and/or density of the fluid. Control the fluid’s temperature and maintain it thermally uniform around the sensor’s sensing element with the built-in heating and cooling module or through an external bath source.
Specifically designed to be used with the DVM Sensor