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TEC 2000 Thermoelectric Temperature Controller Instruction Manual Doc. Number 2135-D01 Rev E 7-20-2001 1995 Thorlabs, Inc. 435 Rt. 206 Newton, NJ 07860 Tel.(973) 579-7227 FAX (973) 300-3600 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Pin assignment of plug "OUT" Fig. 2.4 TEC ON monitoring Fig. 2.5 Connecting a thermistor Fig. 2.6 Connecting a temperature/current transducer AD 590 Fig. 2.7 Connecting a temperature/voltage transducer LM 335 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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IC pins. Its value is best determined empirically starting with values around 1µF and higher. Caution: This should only be done by qualified personnel. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Doc. 2135-D01 Rev E 7-20-2001 General information This manual contains the operating instructions for the Thorlabs TEC 2000 temperature controller. In the first chapter you will find a general description of the TEC2000, the technical specifications, a list of the available accessories, safety instructions and warranty information.
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The installed line filter and the transformer shielding provide for low ripple at the outputs. • Thorlabs has laser mounts with TEC and temperature sensors built in for 5.6mm, 9mm, and TO-3 style laser packages. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Operating temperature -40 °C…+70 °C Storage temperature Warm-up time for rated accuracy 10 min Weight 6.6 lb. Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.8 x 2.8 x 12.5” Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Mobile telephones and walkie-talkies must not be used within three meters of this unit since the field intensities produced by this radio equipment will exceed the maximum allowed level as per EN 50 082-1. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
The TEC 2000 is immediately ready to use after turning on. The rated accuracy is reached, however, after a warming- up time of approximately 10 minutes. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Sets the integral gain (I) of the control loop Sets the derivative gain (D) of the control loop Fig. 2.1 Display and operating elements on front panel Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Selects the temperature sensor and the thermistor resistance range Serial number of the unit States the admissible power voltage IEC320 AC power receptacle and main fuse holder Fig. 2.2 Operating elements on rear Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
If other laser diode sockets are used, the TEC element and the temperature sensor should be connected with a shielded cable to the output plug "TE OUTPUT" (R5) on the rear panel according to the pin assignment in fig. 2.3. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
"OPEN CKT" (7) lights up in TEC OFF mode. The temperature sensor is connected, depending on the used sensor type, via the DB9 "TE OUTPUT" (R5) on the rear panel. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Select with button (18) or (19) the display "TSET" to indicate the set value. Then Tset to the calculated resistance value with the adjustment knob (11). If the thermistor characteristic R(T) is given in the data sheet, the desired resistance can be taken directly from it. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
TEC element requires too high a voltage. During operation, you can choose at any time the display showing "TSET", "TACT", "ILIM" or "ITEC" by selecting with buttons (18) or (19). Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
"TACT". • Change the potentiometer "I" (21) until the optimal compromise between settling time and number of temperature overshoots at this thermal load has been found. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
0 ... 10 V 0 ... 200 kΩ thermistor, switch (R6) in position 200 kΩ -10 V ... +10 V -200 °C ... +200 °C AD 590, LM 335 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
When the temperature within the unit has decreased about 10 °C, LED "OTP" (8) turns off and the TEC current output can be switched on again with "ENABLE" button (10). Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
When using an AD 590 or an LM 335 IC sensor, the accuracy of the actual temperature depends on the tolerance of the temperature sensor used. For higher accuracy, the temperature display can additionally be calibrated to the temperature sensor. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Replace the cover and fasten with the screws on the bottom of the unit. • Connect the unit via the cable with the main supply and switch on the unit. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Replace the cover and fasten to the bottom of the unit. Connect the line cord and switch on the unit. Afterwards, set the Integral gain (I) of the temperature control loop (refer to chapter 2.3.4). Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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