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THORLABS Blueline Series Operation Manual

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Thorlabs Blueline™ Series
Thermoelectric Temperature Controller
TED200
2006

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Thorlabs Blueline™ Series Thermoelectric Temperature Controller TED200 2006...
  • Page 2 Version:2.23 Date: 21.06.2006 © Copyright 2006, Thorlabs GmbH, Germany...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Replacing the mains fuse 4.4 Internal Fuse Replacement 4.5 Calibrating the temperature sensor 4.6 Switching off the I-share of the temperature control loop 4.7 Troubleshooting Appendix 5.1 Warranty 5.2 Certifications and compliances 5.3 Technical data 5.4 Thorlabs “End of Life” policy (WEEE)
  • Page 4 5.4.1 Waste treatment on your own responsibility 5.4.2 Ecological background 5.5 List of acronyms 5.6 List of figures 5.7 Addresses...
  • Page 5 Therefore, please let us know about possible criticism or ideas. We and our international partners are looking forward to hearing from you. Thorlabs GmbH This part of the instruction manual contains specific information on how to operate a temperature module TED200. A general description is followed by explanations of how to operate the unit manually.

  • Page 7: General Information

    1 General Information 1.1 At a Glance 1.1.1 General remarks The thermoelectric Temperature Controller TED200 by is an Thorlabs GmbH extremely precise temperature controller for laser diodes and detectors. The TED200 is excellently suited for: • wavelength stabilization of laser diodes •...
  • Page 8 The installed mains filter and the careful shielding of the transformer provide a low ripple at the output. If laser diode mounts of the LDH series and the corresponding cables by Thorlabs are used damages caused by wrong connections are impossible. GmbH...

  • Page 9: Protections For The Tec Element

    1.1 At a Glance 1.1.2 Protections for the TEC element To protect the connected TEC element the temperature control system TED200 includes the following protective circuits: • Limit of the TEC current in all operating modes Protection against thermal destruction. •...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Changing of the mains fuse can be done by the customer (see section 4.3). The unit must only be operated with duly shielded connection cables. Only with written consent from Thorlabs GmbH may changes to single components be carried out or components not supplied by Thorlabs GmbH be used.
  • Page 11 1.2 Safety Mobile telephones, cellular phones or other radio transmitters are not to be used within the range of three meters of this unit since the electromagnetic field intensity may then exceed the maximum allowed disturbance values according to EN 50 082-1. Attention The temperature controller TED200 must not be operated in explo- sion endangered environments!

  • Page 12: Ordering Codes And Accessories

    IC sensors (AD 590, AD 592, LM135 and LM 335) as temperature sensor, illuminated 4½- digit LCD-display Shielded cables: cable to connect the Temperature Controller to a CAB420 Thorlabs GmbH Laser Diode Mount. Temperature controller TED200 / page...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    2.1 Unpacking 2 Getting Started 2.1 Unpacking Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container seems to be damaged, keep it until you have inspected the contents and you have inspected the TED200 mechanically and electrically. Verify that you have received the following items: 1.

  • Page 14: Preparation

    2.3 Preparation 2.3 Preparation 2.3.1 Operating elements on front panel 12 13 14 15 1617 18 Figure 1 Operating elements on front panel LED for an AD 590, AD 592, LM135 or LM335 sensor LED for a thermistor sensor 4½-digit LCD display Temperature display in °C Resistance display in kΩ...

  • Page 15: Operating Elements On Rear Panel

    2.3 Preparation 2.3.2 Operating elements on rear panel Figure 2 Operating elements on rear panel Analog control input "TUNE IN" Analog control output "CTL OUT" Chassis ground 9-pin D-sub jack for the TEC element and the temperature sensor Selecting the temperature sensor and the thermistor resistance range Serial number of the unit Letterplate for line voltage Mains socket and fuse holder...

  • Page 16: Starting Up

    2.4 Starting up 2.4 Starting up Prior to starting operation with the thermoelectric Temperature Controller TED200, check if the line voltage specified on the letter plate agrees with your local supply and if the appropriate fuse is inserted. If not see chapter 4.2 to set the appropriate line voltage.

  • Page 17: Operating The Ted200

    Connecting TEC element and temperature sensor If Laser Diode Heads (LDH) by are used, the output "TE OUTPUT" Thorlabs GmbH (R5) of the Temperature Controller TED200 must be connected to the 9-pin plug "TEC DRIVER" of the LDH with a shielded cable CAB420.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Tec Element

    3.1 Connecting components 3.1.1 Connecting the TEC element Connect the thermoelectric cooler between pin 4 (TEC anode) and pin 5 (TEC cathode) of the 9-pin D-sub plug (R5, see Figure 2). Attention An reverse poled TEC element may lead to thermal runaway and destruction of the connected components.

  • Page 19: Control Led For Tec On Mode

    3.1 Connecting components 3.1.2 Control LED for TEC ON mode If a LED is connected between pin 1 and pin 5 as shown in Figure 4 this LED lights up when the TEC current output is switched on (TEC ON mode). Figure 4 TEC ON monitoring 3.1.3 Connecting a temperature sensor...
  • Page 20 3.1 Connecting components 3.1.3.1 Connecting a thermistor The thermistor must be connected between pin 2 and pin 3 of the 9-pin D-sub plug (R5, Figure 2). The polarity is unimportant if the thermistor is floating. If one pin of the thermistor is grounded (for example in a laser module), this pin has to be connected to pin 3.
  • Page 21 3.1 Connecting components For R and B refer to the data sheet of the thermistor. Evaluate the thermistor resistance for the desired set temperature. Select with the key (18, Figure 1) or (19) the display value "T " to show the set value and set the evaluated resistance value with the tuning knob (11).
  • Page 22 3.1 Connecting components 3.1.3.3 Temperature sensor LM 135 or LM335 If the temperature/voltage transducer LM135 or LM335 is used as temperature sensor it is connected to pin 9 (+), pin 7 (also +) and pin 8 (A ) of the 9-pin D-sub plug "TE OUTPUT"...

  • Page 23: Operating The Temperature Controller

    3.2 Operating the temperature controller 3.2 Operating the temperature controller Switch on the Temperature Controller TED200 Use cable CAB 420 to connect the input "TEC DRIVER" of the Laser Diode Head to plug "TE OUTPUT" (R5, Figure 2) at the rear of the Temperature Controller TED200. If other laser diode sockets are used, the output plug "TE OUTPUT"...

  • Page 24: Setting The Tec Current Limit "Ilim

    3.3 Setting the TEC current limit "ILIM" Switch on the TEC current output of the Temperature Controller TED200 by pressing key "ON" (10). With the output switched on the LED "ON" (9) lights up. NOTE: When the LED "OPEN" (7) lights up the controller cannot be switched on. In this case check the connection of the temperature sensor and the selected sensor type.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Temperature Control Loop

    3.4 Adjusting the temperature control loop 3.4 Adjusting the temperature control loop By setting the control loop parameters of the PID control loop the temperature controller TED200 can be adapted optimal to the most different thermal loads. The gain (P-share) for the temperature control can be adjusted with potentiometer "P"...
  • Page 26 3.4 Adjusting the temperature control loop P-Share Repeatedly increase and decrease the set temperature of about 1 °C or 2 °C around room temperature with knob (11, see Figure 1) or by setting a suited signal to the analog control input "TUNE IN" (R1, see Figure 2) at the rear of the unit and watch the settling behavior of the actual temperature "T ".

  • Page 27: Analog Tuning Of The Temperature

    3.5 Analog tuning of the temperature 3.5 Analog tuning of the temperature The set temperature "T " can be tuned by an analog voltage via an independent grounded input "TUNE IN" (R1, Figure 2) at the rear panel of the Temperature Controller TED200.

  • Page 28: Analog Temperature Control Output

    3.6 Analog temperature control output 3.6 Analog temperature control output An analog output "CTL OUT" (R2, see Figure 2) is provided at the rear of the Temperature Controller TED200. Here a voltage proportional to the actual temperature "T " is applied for monitoring purposes e.g. to supervise the settling behavior of the temperature control loop.

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Repair

    The TED200 does not contain any modules that can be repaired by users. To guarantee the specifications given in chapter 5.3 over a long period it is recommended to have the unit calibrated by every two years. Thorlabs Temperature controller TED200 / page...

  • Page 30: Line Voltage Setting

    Dangerous voltages exist within the device. As shipped from the factory, all parts carrying line voltage are covered to reduce the likelihood of contact. However Thorlabs GmbH does not guarantee this protection to be sufficient under all circumstances. Therefore be...
  • Page 31 4.2 Line Voltage Setting Attention If you have changed to or from 230 V, change the mains fuse to the value shown in section 4.3 of this manual.! 100 V 630 mA, Slow, 250V T0.63A250 V 115 V 500 mA, Slow, 250V T0.5A250 V 230 V 250 mA, Slow, 250V...

  • Page 32: Replacing The Mains Fuse

    4.3 Replacing the mains fuse Replacing the mains fuse If the mains fuse has opened due to line distortions, incorrect line voltage or other causes, it can be easily replaced from the rear without opening the unit. Attention To avoid risk of fire only the appropriate fuse for the corresponding line voltage must be used.

  • Page 33: Internal Fuse Replacement

    4.4 Internal Fuse Replacement 4.4 Internal Fuse Replacement Attention Internal fuses must be changed only by qualified service personnel. Open the unit as described in section 4.2. You will find an adhesive label on the transformer depicting type and location of the internal fuses.

  • Page 34: Calibrating The Temperature Sensor

    If the Temperature Controller TED200 was purchased together with a temperature controlled Laser Diode Head by the temperature display is (on Thorlabs GmbH request) already calibrated for the temperature sensor of the Laser Diode Head. Execution: Disconnect Power. To avoid electrical shock, first switch off the TED200 power, and then disconnect the power cord from the mains power.

  • Page 35: Switching Off The I-Share Of The Temperature Control Loop

    4.6 Switching off the I-share of the temperature control loop Figure 11 Component view of the PCB of the TED200 Connect the TED200 to the line by the mains cable and switch on the opened unit. Use iced water to cool the temperature sensor to 0° C and calibrate the display of the actual temperature "T "...
  • Page 36 4.6 Switching off the I-share of the temperature control loop Attention This should only be done by qualified service personnel! To switch off the I-share open the unit. Before removing the cover the unit must be switched off and the line plug must be removed from the line socket (R9, Figure 2).

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    4.7 Troubleshooting 4.7 Troubleshooting In case that your TED200 system shows malfunction please check the following items: Module does not work at all (no display on the mainframe): Unit connected properly to the mains? Connect the TED200 to the power line take care of the right voltage setting of your mainframe.
  • Page 38 (Refer to section 4.5, "Calibrating the temperature sensor" on page 28) If you don’t find the error source by means of the trouble shooting list please first connect the before sending the Thorlabs GmbH-Hotline (blueline@thorlabs.com) TED200 system for checkup and repair to Thorlabs GmbH-Germany.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    5 Appendix 5.1 Warranty warrants material and production of the TED200 for a period of 24 Thorlabs GmbH months starting with the date of shipment. During this warranty period Thorlabs will see to defaults by repair or by exchange if these are entitled to warranty.

  • Page 40: Certifications And Compliances

    5.2 Certifications and compliances 5.2 Certifications and compliances Certifications and compliances Category Standards or description Meets intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Declaration of Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Conformity - Official Journal of the European Communities: EN 61326 EMC requirements for Class A electrical equipment for measurement, control and...
  • Page 41 5.2 Certifications and compliances Certifications and compliances Category Standards or description EC Declaration of Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Conformity - Low Official Journal of the European Communities: Voltage Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC EN 61010-1/A2:1995 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control...

  • Page 42: Technical Data

    5.3 Technical data 5.3 Technical data (All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ±15% humidity) Temperature sensor: Type of sensor Thermistor, AD590, AD592, LM135, LM335 100 µA / 10 µA Thermistor sensing current (TH Low/High) -45 °C ... +145 °C Control range (AD590, LM135) -25 °C ...
  • Page 43 5.3 Technical data Temperature control input: Input resistance 10 kΩ Control voltage -10 ... +10 V 20 °C/V ± 5% Transmission coefficient (AD590, AD592, LM135, LM 335) Transmission coefficient (Thermistor Low/High) 2 kΩ/V, 20 kΩ/V ± 5% Temperature control output: ≥...

  • Page 44: Thorlabs "End Of Life" Policy (Weee)

    5.4.1 Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
  • Page 45 5.4 Thorlabs “End of Life” policy (WEEE) 5.4.2 Ecological background It is well known that WEEE pollutes the environment by releasing toxic products during decomposition. The aim of the European RoHS directive is to reduce the content of toxic substances in electronic products in the future.
  • Page 46 5.5 List of acronyms 5.5 List of acronyms The following acronyms are used in this manual: Alternating Current Analog to Digital Converter Digital to Analog Converter D-Share Derivative share Direct Current Deutsche Industrie Norm Device Under Test IEEE Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineering I-Share Integral share JumPer...
  • Page 47 5.6 List of figures 5.6 List of figures Figure 1 Operating elements on front panel Figure 2 Operating elements on rear panel Figure 3 Output pinning of the 9-pole D-SUB jack (male) Figure 4 TEC ON monitoring Figure 5 Connecting a thermistor Figure 6 Connecting a temperature sensor AD 590 or AD 592 Figure 7...
  • Page 48 5.7 Addresses 5.7 Addresses Our Company is represented by several distributors and sales offices throughout the world. Europe Thorlabs GmbH Gauss-Strasse 11 D-85757 Karlsfeld Germany Sales and Support Phone: +49 (0) 81 31 / 5956-0 Fax: +49 (0) 81 31 / 5956-99 Email: europe@thorlabs.com...
  • Page 49 5.7 Addresses Japan Thorlabs, Inc. 6th Floor, Fujimizaka Building 5-17-1, Ohtsuka Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0012 Japan Sales and Support Phone: +81-3-5977-8401 Fax: +81-3-5977-8402 Email: sales@thorlabs.jp Web: www.thorlabs.jp Please call our hotlines, send an Email to ask for your nearest distributor or just visit our homepage http://www.thorlabs.com...

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