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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 Operation Manual Thorlabs Blueline™ Series PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 Combi module ITC8xxx 2003 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3 Version: 2.10 Date: 31.10.2003 © Copyright 2003, Thorlabs GmbH, Germany Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PID adjustment Operating the ITC8xxx 2.1 Functions in the main menu 2.1.1 Display 2.1.2 Selecting a module 2.1.3 Setting the main parameter 2.2 Functions in the channel menu Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 5 3.2.18 Programming the resistance window (RWIN) 3.2.19 Selecting the sensor (SENS) 3.2.20 Programming the PID shares (SHAREP, -I, -D) 3.2.21 Switching the TEC on and off (TEC) Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 6 3.4.10 Device error event enable register (EDE) Service and Maintenance 4.1 General remarks 4.2 Troubleshooting Listings 5.1 List of acronyms 5.2 List of figures 5.3 Certifications and compliances 5.4 Addresses Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 7 Please read these advises carefully! NOTE This manual also contains “NOTES” and “HINTS” written in this form. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 8: General Description Of The Combi Module Itc8Xxx

    This precision device is only dispatchable if duly packed into the complete original packaging including the plastic form parts. If necessary, ask for a replacement package. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 9 EN 50 082-1. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 2 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 10: Warranty

    Thorlabs GmbH reserves the right to change this instruction manual or the technical data of the described unit at any time. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 3 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 11: Features

    • Separate over-temperature protection for each module Protection against thermal failure of the module. • Control LED for the laser and/or TEC current active Combi module ITC8xxx / page 4 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 12 ± 1 A module with 9-pin and 15-pin D-Sub connector ITC8102DS15 Only one common 15-pin connector for laser diode and TEC Combi module ITC8xxx / page 5 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 13: General Functions

    TEC voltage with 15 bit plus sign. The P-, I- and D-share of the analog control loop are set via three independent 12 bit D/A converters. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 6 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 14 The built-in mains filter in the mainframe and the careful shielding of the transformer, the micro processor and the module itself provide an excellent suppression of noise, ripple and other interferences. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 7 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 15: Technical Data

    200 Ω ... 40 kΩ Control range 0.7 Ω Resolution ± 10 Ω Setting accuracy typ. ≤ 1 Ω Resistance stability Combi module ITC8xxx / page 8 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 16 Warm-up time for rated accuracy Width of module 1 Slot LD-Connector 9-pin D-sub TEC-Connector 15-pin D-sub other ranges on request depending on thermistor data Combi module ITC8xxx / page 9 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 17: Itc8022

    ± 20 mA Setting accuracy (software) Resolution 0.5 mA max. transients at the output, e.g. switching the unit on or off Combi module ITC8xxx / page 10 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 18: Itc8052

    ± 20 mA Setting accuracy (software) Resolution 0.5 mA max. transients at the output, e.g. switching the unit on or off Combi module ITC8xxx / page 11 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 19: Itc8102

    ± 20 mA Setting accuracy (software) Resolution 0.5 mA max. transients at the output, e.g. switching the unit on or off Combi module ITC8xxx / page 12 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 20: Operating Elements At The Front Of The Module

    Connector for the laser diode Potentiometer for I Connector for both laser diode and TEC Figure 1 The ITC8xxx and ITC8xxxDS15 front panel Combi module ITC8xxx / page 13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 21: Presettings

    (Refer to chapter 2.2, "Functions in the channel menu" starting on page32) = 0.0000 V CC off Imax= 200.0mA TH off I = 188.22mA CHANGE Hardware limit I Combi module ITC8xxx / page 14 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 22: Software Limits I

    (Refer to chapter 2.2, "Functions in the channel menu" starting on page 32) NOTE The lower of the two limits I or I will limit the laser diode current. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 23: Connecting Components

    The sensor input can handle different types of sensors. A missing sensor or selection of a wrong type is detected by the ITC8xxx. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 16 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 24: Pin Assignment Ld Connector

    Monitor diode monitor diode input monitor diode ground Measurement input for laser diode voltage laser diode anode laser diode cathode Combi module ITC8xxx / page 17 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 25 If an external monitor diode is used, it must be connected with a coaxial cable with the outer conductor to pin 2 and the inner conductor to pin 4. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 18 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 26: Connecting Laser- And Monitor Diode

    (shown without voltage measurement) Figure 3 Pin assignments of laser- and photodiode (LD) = laser diode (PD) = monitor (photo-) diode Combi module ITC8xxx / page 19 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 27: Connecting Interlock And Status Led

    Using a resistor above 430 Ω- without LED (or if the LED is incorrectly poled) may lead to malfunction as the status of the interlock is then undefined. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 20 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 28: Pin Assignment Tec Connector

    Connect the TEC element and the temperature sensor with shielded cables to the TEC connector. The shielding of the cable must be connected to ground (pin 13,14,15). Combi module ITC8xxx / page 21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 29: Connecting A Thermistor

    The IC-temperature sensor AD590 is connected between pin 10 (-) and pin 11 (+). AD 590 Figure 6 Connecting an AD590 Combi module ITC8xxx / page 22 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 30: Connecting An Lm335

    Connect the TEC element to pins 5 and 6 (+) and the pins 13,14 and 15 for (-). Figure 8 Connecting a TEC element Combi module ITC8xxx / page 23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 31: Polarity Check Of The Tec Element

    To display the operating status a standard LED may be used between pin 1 and pin 8. The LED will light up if the output for the TEC current is switched on. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 24 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 32: Pin Assignment Itc8000-Ds15

    Laser diode ground Laser diode cathode (polarity AG) Monitor diode ground Monitor diode anode or cathode – (cathode) + (anode) Interlock Interlock ground Combi module ITC8xxx / page 25 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 33: Optimization Of Temperature Control

    The inhomogeneous temperature in the copper bloc will influence the measurement. Even within the laser chip you will find a temperature gradient. Possible optimization: calibration of sensor Combi module ITC8xxx / page 26 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34: Pid Adjustment

    (refer to section 2.2.11,”Setting the P-, I- and D-share of the control loop” on page • Switch on the output and observe the temperature. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 27 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 35 Increase the I-share gradually. Higher values will accelerate the settling to the set temperature. The I-share is set correctly when the actual temperature reaches the set temperature in shortest time without overshoots. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 28 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 36: Operating The Itc8Xxx

    If the LD and TEC controllers are switched off, the set values (I ) are displayed. If one or both controllers are turned on the corresponding actual values appear (I Combi module ITC8xxx / page 29 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 37: Selecting A Module

    (TUNE) 122.3mA +30.0°C TUNE: Adjust the main parameter, here the laser diode current I , with the tuning knob. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 30 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 38 If the TEC current is switched ON, the actual temperature is displayed. In this case the set temperature can still be changed but is not displayed. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 31 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 39: Functions In The Channel Menu

    -1.86V = 50.00mA 55.6mA = 0.0500mA C = 1.00000A/W = 2.000 V MODE = Iconst LDPOL = AG PDPOL = CG Combi module ITC8xxx / page 32 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 40 R0 = 10.000 kΩ B = 3900.0 kΩ T0 = +25.00 °C C1 = 1.0628e-3 C2 = 2.4277e-4 C3 = 7.0471e-8 Combi module ITC8xxx / page 33 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 41 TEC temperature out of activated temperature window Internal Power failure, contact Thorlabs fail over temperature wrong or no sensor connected SENS Combi module ITC8xxx / page 34 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 42: Changing Parameters

    (i.e. the laser voltage) or may not be changed during the laser switched on. In this cases access is denied indicated by a long beep. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 35 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 43: Selecting The Polarity Of The Laser And The Monitor Diode

    (Refer to chapter 2.2.2, "Changing parameters" on page 35) The default value of η is 0.2000 A/W. It is valid without specific confirmation. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 36 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 44: Selecting Constant Current Or Constant Power Mode

    = AD590 and LM335 families AD590 = Thermistor. The corresponding range has to be selected Thermistor Select the desired type and press Combi module ITC8xxx / page 37 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 45: Calibrating The Thermistor

    Steinh.-Hart resp. Exponential The right softkey toggles between the two methods. Select the desired type and press to make setting valid. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 38 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 46 , B, T ) select them one by one and change them to the desired value. Pressing will make every setting valid. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 39 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 47 To change the three parameters select them one by one and set them to the desired value. Pressing will terminate each input. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 40 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 48: Setting A Temperature Window

    To activate or deactivate the temperature protection select the parameter: Twin ON resp. Twin OFF in the channel menu of the module. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 41 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 49: Adjusting The Bias Voltage For The Monitor Diode

    The bias voltage can be set by adjusting the parameter: in the channel menu of the module. (Refer to chapter 2.2.2, "Changing parameters" on page 35) Combi module ITC8xxx / page 42 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 50: Setting The P-, I- And D-Share Of The Control Loop

    There is a separate switch parameter for this purpose: Ishare = ON/OFF You can toggle the function with the right softkey. Press to end the input. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 43 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 51: Switching On And Off

    Due to a softstart function of the module, it takes about 1 second for the laser current to stabilize to the set value! Combi module ITC8xxx / page 44 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 52 TH off TH on In the main menu the set value T changes to the actual value T 122.3mA 30.20°C Combi module ITC8xxx / page 45 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 53: Error Messages

    It is not possible to change the calibration parameters of NOT IF TEC ON the thermistor, the calibration method or the sensor type when the TEC is on Combi module ITC8xxx / page 46 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 54 If an error occurs, it has to be acknowledged by pressing the softkey " ". Until acknowledgement further operation is locked!. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 47 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 55: Communication With A Control Computer

    ITC8xxx during setting. (Refer to chapter 1.6.1, "Hardware limit I " on page 14) Combi module ITC8xxx / page 48 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 56: Nomenclature

    Numeric response data Type 1 (<NR1>) Is a numerical value with sign in integer notation. Examples: 14356789432 (Refer to IEE488.2 (8.7.2)) Combi module ITC8xxx / page 49 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 57 Is a numerical value with or without sign in floating point notation with exponent with sign . Examples: 1.1E+1 +1.1E-1 -22.1E+1 143.56789432E+306 (Refer to IEE488.2 (8.7.4)) Combi module ITC8xxx / page 50 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 58: Commands

    Read the minimum sensitivity (η) of this module ":CALPD:MIN?" allowed [:CALPD:MIN <NR3><LF>] Read the maximum sensitivity (η) of this module ":CALPD:MAX?" allowed [:CALPD:MIN <NR3><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 51 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 59: Thermistor Calibration (Exponential Method)

    ":CALTR:MAX?" [:CALTR:MAX <NR3><LF>] Reading the maximum T allowed ":CALTT:MAX?" [:CALTT:MAX <NR3><LF>] (Refer to chapter 2.2.7.2, "Exponential method" on page 39) Combi module ITC8xxx / page 52 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 60 (see above), then the calculation is also done with the exponential method. If the last command was a Steinhart-Hart parameter, then this method is chosen. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 53 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 61: Thermistor Calibration (Steinhart-Hart Method)

    (Refer to chapter 2.2.7.3, "Steinhart-Hart method" on page 40) For selection between both methods, see the note on the previous page! Combi module ITC8xxx / page 54 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 62: Programming The Laser Diode Current (Ild)

    Ild –ADC = 0000 [:ILD:MIN_R <NR3><LF>] Read the maximum laser diode current for ":ILD:MAX_R?" Ild –ADC = FFFF [:ILD:MAX_R <NR3><LF>] “ELCH”: Electrical CHaracterization Combi module ITC8xxx / page 55 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 63 Read the position of the laser diode current as ":ILD:MEAS?" measurement value in the output string for “ELCH” (1..8, 0 if not selected) [:ILD:MEAS <NR1><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 56 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 64: Programming The Monitor Diode Current (Imd)

    Read minimum monitor diode current for ":IMD:MIN_R?" Ipd –ADC = 0000 [:IMD:MIN_R <NR3><LF>] Read maximum monitor diode current for ":IMD:MAX_R?" Ipd –ADC = FFFF [:IMD:MAX_R <NR3><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 57 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 65 Read the position of the monitor diode current as ":IMD:MEAS?" measurement value in the “ELCH” output string (1..8, 0 if not selected) [:IMD:MEAS <NR1><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 58 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 66: Switching The I-Share On And Off (Integ)

    Ite –ADC = FFFF [:ITE:MAX_R <NR3><LF>] Read position current ":ITE:MEAS?" measurement value in the “ELCH” output string (1..8, 0 if not selected) [:ITE:MEAS <NR1><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 59 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 67: Switching The Laser Output On And Off (Laser)

    Select anode on ground ":LDPOL AG" Select cathode on ground ":LDPOL CG" Reading: Read the laser diode polarity ":LDPOL?" [:LDPOL AG<LF>] [:LDPOL CG<LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 60 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 68: Programming The Laser Diode Software-Limit (Limc)

    Ilim – DAC = FFFF [:LIMC:MAX_W <NR3><LF>] (Refer to Chapter 1.6.2, "Software limits I and I " on page 15) TE LIM Combi module ITC8xxx / page 61 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 69: Reading The Laser Diode Hardware-Limit (Limcp)

    - ADC = FFFF ":LIMT:MAX_W?" TE LIM [:LIMT:MAX_W <NR3><LF>] (Refer to Chapter 1.6.2, "Software limits I and I " on page 15) TE LIM Combi module ITC8xxx / page 62 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 70: Selecting The Mode Of Operation (Mode)

    Select anode on ground ":PDPOL AG" Select cathode on ground ":PDPOL CG" Reading: Read the monitor diode polarity ":PDPOL?" [:PDPOL AG<LF>] [:PDPOL CG<LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 63 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 71: Programming The Optical Power (Popt)

    Read the optical power for P –ADC = 0000 ":POPT:MIN_R?" [:POPT:MIN_R <NR3><LF>] Read the optical power for P –ADC = FFFF ":POPT:MAX_R?" [:POPT:MAX_R <NR3><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 64 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 72: Programming The Resistance Of The Thermistor (Resi)

    Read R - ADC = FFFF ":RESI:MAX_R?" [:RESI:MAX_R <NR3><LF>] Read string position of R (1..8) for “ELCH” as ":RESI:MEAS?" measurement value [:RESI:MEAS <NR1><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 65 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 73: Programming The Resistance Window (Rwin)

    Sensor is AD590 family ":SENS AD" Sensor is thermistor ":SENS TH" Reading: Read the actual sensor type ":SENS?" [:SENS AD<LF>] [:SENS TH<LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 66 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 74: Programming The Pid Shares (Sharep, -I, -D)

    Read the maximum I-share allowed ":SHAREI:MAX?" [:SHAREI:MAX <NR3><LF>] Read the maximum D-share allowed ":SHARED:MAX?" [:SHARED:MAX <NR3><LF>] (Refer to chapter 1.8.2, "PID adjustment" on page 27) Combi module ITC8xxx / page 67 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 75: Switching The Tec On And Off (Tec)

    Switch the TEC output on ":TEC ON" Switch the TEC output off ":TEC OFF" Reading: Read status of the output ":TEC?" [:TEC ON<LF>] [:TEC OFF<LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 68 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 76: Programming The Temperature (Temp)

    Read T - ADC = FFFF ":TEMP:MAX_R?" [:TEMP:MAX_R <NR3><LF>] Read string position (1..8) of temperature as ":TEMP:MEAS?" measurement value for “ELCH”. [:TEMP:MEAS <NR1><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 69 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 77: Switching The Temperature Protection On And Off (Tp)

    Switch temperature protection on ":TP ON" Switch temperature protection off ":TP OFF" Reading: Read status of the temperature protection ":TP?" [:TP ON<LF>] [:TP OFF<LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 70 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 78: Programming The Temperature Window (Twin)

    Read Twin - DAC = FFFF ":TWIN:MAX_W?" [:TWIN:MAX_W <NR3><LF>] 3.2.25 Read Type of module (TYPE) Read module identification (here 159) "TYPE ID?" [:TYPE 159<LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 71 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 79: Programming The Bias Voltage (Vbias)

    [:VBIAS:MAX_W <NR3><LF>] Read the bias start voltage for “ELCH” ":VBIAS:START?" [:VBIAS:START <NR3><LF>] Read the bias stop voltage for “ELCH” ":VBIAS:STOP?" [:VBIAS:STOP <NR3><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 72 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 80: Reading The Laser Diode Voltage (Vld)

    ":VLD:MAX_R?" [:VLD:MAX_R <NR3><LF>] Read the position of Vld in the “ELCH” output string ":VLD:MEAS?" (1..8, 0 if not selected) [:VLD:MEAS <NR1><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 73 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 81: Reading The Tec Voltage (Vte)

    – ADC = FFFF ":VTE:MAX_R?" [:VTE:MAX_R <NR3><LF>] Read string position (1..8) of peltier voltage as ":VTE:MEAS?" measurement value for “ELCH” . [:VTE:MEAS <NR1><LF>] Combi module ITC8xxx / page 74 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 82: 1301

    [1309,"No LD polarity change during laser on"] Possible reason: The polarity of the laser diode cannot be changed with the laser output on. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 75 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 83 T [1316,"Attempt to activate Twin during laser on"] Possible reason: The temperature window cannot be activated with the laser output on. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 76 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 84: Status Reporting

    Interlock open Open circuit (LD) (:S TAT:DECn?) n: Slot num ber Figure 11 The ITC8xxx device error registers DEC, DEE and EDE Combi module ITC8xxx / page 77 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 85 ERROR Queue or serial poll Service Request Generation Figure 12 The PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 register ESR, ESE, STB and SRE Combi module ITC8xxx / page 78 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 86: Standard Event Status Register (Esr)

    STB can assert an SRQ, every event (bit of the ESR) can be used to assert an SRQ. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 79 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 87: Status Byte Register (Stb)

    “AND”. These 7 results are combined by a logical "OR", so that any "hit" leads to a logical 1 in bit 6 of the STB and asserts an SRQ. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 80 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 88: Reading The Stb By Detecting Srq

    If the controller does not support auto serial poll, the service request can also be detected via manual serial poll. If bit 6 is logical 1, a service request was asserted. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 81 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 89: Device Error Condition Register (Dec)

    (8) Power supply error Internal power supply error. The DEC can be read but not set. Reading does not clear the DEC. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 82 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 90: Device Error Event Register (Dee)

    1 in bit 3 (DES) of the STB. As any bit of the STB can assert an SRQ, every error (bit of the DEE) can be used to assert an SRQ. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 83 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 91: Service And Maintenance

    The ITC8xxx modules do not need any maintenance by the user. If highest precision of measurements is vital to you, you should have recalibrated the ITC8xxx module about every two years. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 84 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Control the resistance between the interlock pins of the connector jack not to be more than 430 Ω. (refer to section 1.7.3, “Connecting interlock and status ” on page 20) Combi module ITC8xxx / page 85 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 93 If not, change the polarity with the command or in the channel ":LDPOL" menu. Is the photo diode connected properly? Check the connecting cable. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 86 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 94 Is the TEC connected properly to the front connector? Check all cables. Check the correct polarity (see section 1.7.9, “Polarity check of the TEC element”, page 24) Combi module ITC8xxx / page 87 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 95 PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 system for checkup and repair to Thorlabs-Germany. (refer to section 5.4, “Addresses ” on page 93 Combi module ITC8xxx / page 88 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 96: Listings

    Local Lockout Numeric Response data of type 1 Numeric Response data of type 2 Numeric Response data of type 3 Message AVailable) Combi module ITC8xxx / page 89 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 97 ReQuest Service Message Selected Device Clear SELect Service Request Enable Register Service ReQuest STatus Byte Register Soft Ware ThermoElectric Cooler (Peltier Element) TRiGger Combi module ITC8xxx / page 90 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 98: List Of Figures

    The TED 8xxx device error registers DEC, DEE and EDE....77 Figure 12 The PRO8000 (-4) / PRO800 register ESR, ESE, STB and SRE ... 78 Combi module ITC8xxx / page 91 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 99: Certifications And Compliances

    Emissions, which exceed the levels required by these standards, may occur when this equipment is connected to a test object. Minimum Immunity Test requirement. Combi module ITC8xxx / page 92 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 100: Addresses

    Please call our hotline, send an E-mail to ask for your nearest distributor or just visit our homepage http://www.thorlabs.com Combi module ITC8xxx / page 93 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 101 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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