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ITC1xx
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You don't get the desired laser operation temperature
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Is the TEC connected properly to the connector?
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Check all connections and cables.
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Check the correct
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Is the temperature controller turned on?
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Apply a logical "high" level to pin A13 of ST1 to turn on the laser output. The LED1b
on the controller board must light up.
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Is the temperature sensor connected properly and is the temperature set accordingly?
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Check the connection and polarity of the temperature sensor - please refer to section
Connecting TEC and Temperature
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Adjust P4 to the desired temperature
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The TEC current limit might be set to 0?
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Adjust P3 to the desired TEC current limit
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Is the ITC1xx set correctly for the used temperature sensor?
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Select the temperature sensor using S3.
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Set temperature differs from actual temperature (of the laser)
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Is the temperature oscillating?
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Adjust the PID parameters carefully - please refer to section
If an error or malfunction appears that is not listed above, please contact Thorlabs.
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TEC
polarity.
Sensor.
(C11 of
ST1).
(A9 of
ST1).
PID
Adjustment.
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