1. TVS Temperature Verification System (For BMS Distributors Only)
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2. No Calibration Required
Nothing to degrade
Common block based cyclers use Peltier elements.
Peltier’s age as does the heat sink compound that keeps them in thermal contact with the block and the heat sink below.
Mic is a non-contact system. The rotor is not in contact with anything physical just the induction field.
That's why nothing changes over time.
Minimal sensor drift over time.
Thermal sensor embedded in spinning rotor.
Measures rotor temperature directly.
Drift reported by manufacturer to be < 1.5% after 6000 h at 100°C 1
Temperature Verification System. For laboratories requiring certification of equipment.
1 Source: Phil Waterworth (2003) Reliability Studies on Betatherm Discrete Radial Insulated NTC Thermistor Components.

3. Temperature Verification System
Mic TVS
Temperature Verification System
Assured System Performance
Designed to meet the rigorous requirements of international quality standards, Mic TVS will verify the thermal accuracy of your Mic instrument.
It uses a sensor permanently embedded in a tube so we know exactly what the temperature inside your tubes are.
Each Mic TVS is calibrated in house on a system traceable to a NATA reference standard.
Plug and Play
The process is so simple anyone can do it!
Built right into the Mic software is a wizard to guide you step by step through the process.
Upon completion a report is generated which can be printed and stored for your documentation.
The whole process is completed in less than 25 minutes.
Calibration of TVS
In addition we offer an annual calibration service for your Mic TVS so you can be sure your instruments are always performing at their best.

4. Comparative Validation Costs
Company
Product or Service
Cost (USD)
Notes
Qiagen
Rotor-Disc OTV
$1,400
Light sensitive, short shelf life with maximum usage of 30 tests per rotor.
Bio-Rad
Thermal Validation Service
$3,000
Onsite service. Technician needs to fly in.
Thermo-Fisher
On-site Temperature Verification Service
$4,500
Has to be conducted as a complete maintenance package. Technician from Thermo-Fisher needs to fly in and it takes over a day to do.
Cycler Test
MTAS Calibration
$600
Done through distributor. Distributor pays a licence fee for each test. Cycler Test captures all the data for each test. Setup is tedious and takes over an hour to complete.

5. Using the TVS Setup Verification Report Plug TVS unit into PC.
Load sensor tubes into Mic.
Follow the Wizard instructions.
Completed in less than 25 min.
Report provides a document of the verification.

6. TVS Options Provide as a service* Sell direct to end user
Pick which option best suites you.
Provide as a service*
Recommended charge $500 - $700 USD
Annual calibration of TVS unit $750 USD
Sell direct to end user
Recommended retail price of $ $7000 USD OR
*Upfront purchase of TVS from BMS is $5,000 USD

7. Specifications Specification Value Physical Dimensions
Dimensions
W: 45 mm, L: 125 mm, H: 80 mm
Weight
225 g
Hardware
Input
USB
Performance
Temperature Accuracy
± 0.2oC
Verification Temperatures
60 and 95oC
Verification time
25 min (approx.)
Operating Environment
Temperature
22 – 28oC
Relative Humidity
20 – 80%
Ordering
TVS
REF MIC-TVS
TVS Calibration Service
REF MIC-TVSCAL