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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
• 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...
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± 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...
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...
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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...
± 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...
± 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...
± 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...
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...
(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...
(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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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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...
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...
(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...
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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...
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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...
(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...
(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...
= 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...
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...
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, 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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
":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...
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(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...
(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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
":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...
[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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
“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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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