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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................3 Safety Terms and Symbols ..................4 Quick Start ....................... 6 Installation ....................... 7 Operating Modes ....................9 Settings ........................10 Arroyo Control ....................... 14 ... -
Page 3: Introduction
Computer Interfacing Manual, and USB drivers are included. For USA customers, a power cord is included. For non-USA customers, an IEC-60320- C13 rated AC power cord must be provided. Accessories Arroyo Instruments also sells several accessories designed to work with the TECPak. These include: TECSource... -
Page 4: Safety Terms And Symbols
Storage of the unit outside the standard storage temperature or humidity rating, or prolonged storage under harsh conditions; Failure to operate properly. If needed, contact your distributor or Arroyo Instruments for service or repair to ensure the safety of the product is maintained. Symbols Power Off... - Page 5 CAUTION There are no user-serviceable parts inside. All service and repair work shall be done by Arroyo Instruments or personnel authorized by Arroyo Instruments. Modifications done by non-authorized personnel will void the warranty. Please see the Service section later in this manual for instructions on how to obtain service for this instrument.
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Page 6: Quick Start
Page 6 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Quick Start The 586 TECPak was designed with ease of use in mind, and you will likely have little need for this manual for almost all of the features the unit offers. This section will show how you can quickly get the unit up and running in almost no time. -
Page 7: Installation
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 7 several gain settings to find the ideal value, and for even finer control, you can set the Gain to PID and directly set the PID control values. Installation Installation of the 586 TECPak is very straightforward, as the quick start section above illustrated. - Page 8 Page 8 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Ventilation TECPak has vent holes on the front and rear and sides of the unit. You must not block these vent holes, or overheating may occur, causing damage to the unit. CAUTION Do not operate the unit above +40°C ambient, and ensure the instrument is properly ventilated, or the unit may overheat and possible damage to the instrument may occur.
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Page 9: Operating Modes
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 9 Operating Modes Control Modes TECPak offers three control modes: constant temperature mode (T Mode), constant resistance mode (R Mode), and constant current mode (Ite Mode). Changing the control mode can only be done through the computer interface, either through Arroyo Control, or by sending the appropriate TEC:MODE command. -
Page 10: Settings
Page 10 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Settings All parameters of the TECPak can be viewed and changed over the computer interface. Most parameters can be changed using a standard command, as defined in the Computer Interfacing Manual or through the Settings… dialog within Arroyo Control. - Page 11 TECPak User’s Manual · Page 11 Name Description Factory Computer Default Command Sensor Sets the temperature Therm TEC:SENS measurement sensor. Can be 100uA Therm 100uA, Therm 10uA, Therm, LM335, RTD, or RTD (4- wire). Active Selects sensor 1 or sensor 2 for TEC:ACTIVESENS Sensor feedback control.
- Page 12 Page 12 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Name Description Factory Computer Default Command R-High Lim R-High Lim is the sensor high 45kΩ TEC:LIM:RHI limit. If operating in R Mode and the actual sensor measurement exceeds this value, the output will be turned off. R limits are not monitored in Ite Mode.
- Page 13 TECPak User’s Manual · Page 13 Name Description Factory Computer Default Command Ext Fan Controls when the fan operates. Auto TEC:FAN Mode See the External Fan Control section below for more information. Ext Fan Off When Ext Fan Mode is set to 5 minutes TEC:FAN Delay, this setting defines the...
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Page 14: Arroyo Control
Page 14 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Arroyo Control While most of the settings of the TECPak can be changed over the computer interface using your own program (see the Computer Interfacing Manual for more detail), in many cases you simply want to operate the instrument from the PC like any other bench-top instrument. - Page 15 TECPak User’s Manual · Page 15 TEC Output Connector The Output connector is a female 17W2, and has the following pin-out: Description Description TE (+) TE (–) LED/Interlock+ LED/Interlock – VTE Sense+ VTE Sense – Sensor 1 – Remote Sensor 1 – Sensor 1+ Remote Sensor 1+ Sensor 2–...
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Page 16: Connecting To The Tecpak
The 1264 TECSource Cable (not included) is a two meter cable, designed for use with Arroyo Instruments mounts, and has 17W2 connectors on both ends. For custom applications, a two-meter cable with a male 17W2 on one end and stripped and tinned leads on the other is available as part number 1265. -
Page 17: Using The Tec Interlock/Led Interface
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 17 to quickly recall them. This is particularly useful when the instrument is used in multiple setups, and the particular configuration of each setup can be stored and later recalled for a quick reconfiguration. To store a configuration, use the *SAV command over the computer interface. To recall a configuration, use the *RCL command. - Page 18 Page 18 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual For purposes of the TEC:DIO commands, this dual-purpose input/output function is considered both digital input 1 and digital output 1. Closing the Circuit A +5V supply is used to bias the LED and goes through a 200Ω series resistor. To close the circuit, there must be 4.5V or less across pins 1 and 8.
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Page 19: Tec Control Modes
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 19 TEC Control Modes TECPak offers three TEC control modes: constant temperature mode (T Mode), and constant resistance mode (R Mode), and constant current mode (Ite Mode). Changing the control mode is done using the TEC:MODE commands. Constant temperature mode uses the sensor constants to calculate the resistance of the thermistor at the desired or actual temperature. -
Page 20: Understanding The Sensor Inputs
Page 20 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual any danger to TEC devices due to the relatively short duration of the over- voltage condition. For the voltage limit to engage, the following conditions must be met: TEC:LIM:V is set to 1V or higher ... -
Page 21: Selecting The Fixture
TECPak has integrated support for many of the mounts offered by Arroyo Instruments, such as the 205 TEC Butterfly LaserMount. To simplify operation when using these mounts, you can use the TEC:MOUNT command to change the mount type you are using. By selecting a mount, the current limit,... -
Page 22: Working With Thermistors
Page 22 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Working With Thermistors The 586 TECPak is designed to work with negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors, such as the BetaTHERM 10K3A1 thermistor used in the LaserMounts. A thermistor works by translating temperature into resistance, with resistance decreasing as temperature increases (hence the ‘negative coefficient’). -
Page 23: Working With Rtds
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 23 TECPak supports operation using a 10μA or 100μA constant current source, which limits the upper control range to 450kΩ and 45kΩ, respectively. To minimize noise and maximize stability, you should select highest current while still allowing you full operation across your required temperature range. The typical setting is 100μA, but your application will determine the actual needs. - Page 24 Page 24 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual using the Callendar-van Dusen method. By default, the TECPak uses the Laboratory standard coefficients, which are for a 0.003926Ω/ Ω/°C curve (A = 3.9848x10 , B = -0.58700x10 , C = 4.0000x10 , and R = 100).
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Page 25: User Calibration Of Resistance Sensors
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 25 User Calibration of Resistance Sensors In some applications, having the ability to compensate, or calibrate, the sensor measurement is desired, such as referencing to an internal standard or to match the readings of another instrument. This is supported on the TECPak by using the TEC:USERCAL:PUT command to apply an offset and/or slope compensation... -
Page 26: Gain Control And The Pid Loop
Page 26 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Gain Control and the PID Loop The 586 TECPak supports a fully configurable PID loop, allowing full customization of the PID control parameters. To simplify control, eight standard gain settings are also defined, and many applications can achieve acceptable performance with these predefined gain settings, eliminating the need to understand and adjust the PID loop. - Page 27 TECPak User’s Manual · Page 27 The PID parameters generated by AutoTune are not necessarily the ideal PID parameters, and small improvements may be possible by further refining the results manually. Before starting the AutoTune function, it is best to begin from ambient conditions, either with the TEC off and the mount stabilized at ambient, or the TEC on and the set point around 25°C.
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Page 28: External Fan Control
Page 28 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual External Fan Control The 586 TECPak has a built-in user adjustable DC power supply designed to provide up to 350mA to an external fan, such as those built into the 240 and 280 Series LaserMounts. -
Page 29: Correcting The Tec Voltage Measurement
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 29 Correcting the TEC Voltage Measurement Because the high currents the 586 TECPak can drive through the Peltier, the voltage loss through the cable and connectors of the system can significantly affect the TEC voltage measurement. In most cases, accurate voltage measurements are not needed, and the default compensation of the instrument is sufficient. - Page 30 Page 30 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual 4-Wire Measurement For the best performance in accurate voltage measurement, the TECPak supports remote voltage measurement for the TEC using a 4-wire Kelvin connection. To use remote TEC voltage sense, wire pins 2 (+) and 9 (–) to the corresponding terminals as close to the TEC module as is reasonable.
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Page 31: Specifications
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 31 Specifications All values relate to a one-hour warm-up period. Specifications for standard models. Custom models may vary. 586- 586- 586- 586- Description 04-56 08-26 08-56 15-28 Drive Channel Current Range (A) Compliance Voltage (V) Max Power (W) Resolution (A) 0.01... - Page 32 Page 32 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual 586- 586- 586- 586- Description 04-56 08-26 08-56 15-28 Accuracy (± [% reading + kΩ]) 0.05 + 5 LM335 Bias (mA) Range (mV) 1730 – 4250 Resolution (mV) Accuracy (±[% reading + mV]) 0.3 + 1 Range (Ω) 20 –...
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Page 33: Error Messages
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 33 Error Messages Error Description Cause Code E-100 General Error The error code is non-specific, and is generally used when no other error code is suitable. E-102 Message too long The message is too long to process (USB/Serial only). - Page 34 Page 34 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Error Description Cause Code E-407 Temperature limit, The temperature limit (high or low) was output turned off exceeded and the output was turned off. E-409 Sensor changed, The sensor type was changed, causing output turned off the output to be turned off.
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Page 35: Mechanical Drawings
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 35 Mechanical Drawings Front View Rear View Bottom View... - Page 36 Page 36 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Right Side View Top View Left Side View...
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Page 37: Calibration, Maintenance And Service
Arroyo Instruments. A complete list of distributors is available on the Arroyo Instruments web site. You can contact Arroyo Instruments through one of these methods:... - Page 38 User’s Manual Warranty Arroyo Instruments warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will comply with Arroyo Instruments’ published specifications at the time of sale for a period of one year from date of shipment.
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Page 39: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
TECPak User’s Manual · Page 39 European Community Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity I/We Arroyo Instruments 1201 Prospect Street San Luis Obispo, CA declare that 586 Series TECPak In accordance with the following European Commission Directives: 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Page 40 Page 40 · 586 TECPak User’s Manual Copyright © 2019, Arroyo Instruments. All Rights Reserved. P/N 530-1051 Rev A...
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