Benchtop Heating Stages:

BTS 150 | BTS 500

The BTS 150 and BTS 500 Benchtop Heating Stages are the first commercial non-ambient stages for XRD studies on benchtop diffractometers. Their unique design is patented and offers all the features a benchtop diffraction application requires - compactness, reliability and ease of use!

Measurements can be performed between –10 °C and 150 °C with the BTS 150 and from ambient to 500 °C with the BTS 500. Both instruments are extremely compact in design to fit into the restricted space of typical benchtop diffractometers.

Key Features

Fast and accurate temperature control

• Temperature range from –10 °C to 150 °C (BTS 150)
• or from ambient to 500 °C (BTS 500)
• Accurate temperature measurement by a thermo sensor close to the sample
• Fast heating and cooling

Optimized for ease of operation

• Easy handling and exchange of samples
• Easy alignment possibilities
• High position stability and minimum thermal expansion of sample holder
• Adjustable beam knife to minimize background at low 2θ
• Remote control via USB connection possible

Optimized design for benchtop instruments

• Compact and lightweighted design with integrated temperature controller
• No external cooling required (only air cooling) for BTS 500 or optional water cooling for BTS 150 at lowest temperatures