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THORLABS T-Cube TTC001 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TTC001 T-Cube TEC Controller Kinesis User Guide Original Instructions HA0189T...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T-Cube Laser Diode Driver Contents Chaper 1 Overview ....................1 1.1 Introduction ..................1 1.2 TEC Element Protection ..............2 1.3 Power Options ..................3 -Kinesis Software Overview ............. 3 1.4.1 Introduction ..................... 3 1.4.2 Kinesis Server ..................4 1.4.3 Software Upgrades ................. 5 Chaper 2 Safety ......................
  • Page 3 6.2.1 Control Tab ..................33 6.2.2 Advanced Tab ..................34 Appendices Appendix A Connector Pinout Details ............35 Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ............36 Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts ........37 Appendix D Regulatory ................40 Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..........41...

  • Page 4: Overview

    5-digit LED display and are selected via two push buttons and a knob. The TTC001 is designed to be completely compatible with Thorlabs T-Cube product series. The unit can be controlled via the panel buttons or from a PC via the a USB connection (either standalone operation or when mounted to the KCHx01 K-Cube Hub).

  • Page 5: Tec Element Protection

    A 15-pin D-sub to 9-pin D-sub is supplied with the TTC001 to directly connect to Thorlabs LDM56, LDM90, LDM21 and LM14S2 TEC mounts. The set value of the temperature can be changed with the Control Knob on the front panel or through the provide software when connected through the USB port.

  • Page 6: Power Options

    As a further level of convenience when using the T- Cube Controllers Thorlabs also offers the 3-channel and 6-channel Controller Hubs (KCH301 and KCH601). These products have been designed specifically with...

  • Page 7: Kinesis Server

    Chapter 1 Overview applications very rapidly and with great ease. The server is described in more detail in the following section. 1.4.2 Kinesis Server Kinesis controls are re-usab le compiled software compo nents that supply both a graphical user interface an d a p rogrammable interface. Many such Controls a re available for Windows applications development, providing a large range of re-usable functionality.

  • Page 8: Software Upgrades

    This is available either by pressing the F1 key when running the Kinesis server, or via the Start menu, Start\Programs\Thorlabs\Kinesis\Kinesis Help. 1.4.3 Software Upgrades Thorlabs operate a policy of continuous product development and may issue software upgrades as necessary. The latest software can be do wnloaded from the ‘services’ section of www.thorlabs.com.

  • Page 9: Chaper 2 Safety

    Chapter 2 Safety Chapter 2 Safety 2.1 Safety Information For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself. The following safety symbols may be used throughout the ha ndbook and on the equipment itself.

  • Page 10: Chaper 3 Getting Started

    If you experience any problems when installing software, contact Thorlabs on +44 (0)1353 654440 and ask for Technical Support. DO NOT CONNECT THE CONTROLLER TO YOUR PC YET 1) Go to Services/Downloads at www.thorlabs.com and download the Kinesis software.

  • Page 11: Mounting Options

    (KCH301 and KCH601). ) are also available - see Section 1.3. for further details. Full instructions on the fitting and use of the controller hub are contained in the handbook available at www.thorlabs.com. Caution When siting the unit, it should be positioned so as not to impede the operation of the control panel buttons.

  • Page 12: Using The Ttc001 Controller On The Kch Series Hub

    T-Cube TEC Controller 3) Remove the backing paper from the rubber feet (supplied) taking care not to touch the exposed adhesive surface. 4) Position the feet as desir ed, then press and hold for a few seconds until the adhesive has bonded. 5) The unit may now be used freestanding, sitting on its rubber feet.

  • Page 13: Electrical Installation

    0 to 5 V provides a range of ±iLim - Section 4.3.4. 3.3.2 Connecting The TEC Element and Temperature Sensor If Laser Diode Mounts by Thorlabs are us ed, connect the "TEC OUTPUT" of the TTC001 to the 9 -pin plug "TEC DRIVER" of th e Laser Diode Mount, using the provided shielded cable CAB420-15.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Thermistor

    T-Cube TEC Controller The actual control range depends on the sensor ratings and the individual thermal setup. 3.3.3 Connecting a Thermistor The thermistor must be conn ected between pin 3 and pin 4 of the T EC OUTPUT connector as detailed in Appendix A.1 The polarity is unimportant if the thermistor is floating.

  • Page 15: Checking The Tec Polarity

    Chapter 3 Getting Started 3.3.5 Checking the TEC polarity 1) Connect power to the TTC001 2) Connect the temperature sensor to the jack "TEC OUTPUT" ? 3) Select the appropriate sensor type through the menu by pressing the Mode button once and rotating the Control Knob un til "SEnSr"...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Standalone Power Supply

    1) Using the front panel connector as shown above, connect the unit to a regulated DC power supply of +5 V, 1 A. Thorlabs offers a si ngle way wa ll plug supply (TPS101) for po wering a sin gle Driver T-Cube.
  • Page 17 7) For maximum accuracy, wait approximately 30 mins for the unit to thermally stabalize to the environment. 8) Run the Kinesis software Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/Kinesis/Kiesis. 9) Your T-Cube TEC Controller is now ready for use. See Chapter 5 of this manual for a brief tutorial on operation of the unit.

  • Page 18: Verifying Software Operation

    T-Cube TEC Controller 3.7 Verifying Software Operation 1) Install the software as detailed in Section 3.1. 2) Connect the controller to the actuators (see Section 3.3.1.) and the PC, then switch ON. Wait approximately 5 seconds for the system to settle. Caution In applications requiring the h ighest level of accuracy and repeatability, it is recommended that the controller unit is powered up approximately 30 minutes...

  • Page 19: Chaper 4 Standalone Operation

    Chapter 4 Standalone Operation Chapter 4 Standalone Operation 4.1 Control Panel Buttons and Indicators TEC controller MODE OUTPUT ENTER POWER Fig. 4.1 Panel Controls and Indicators MAIN Display - Shows the Temperature Set Point applied to the TEC element. OUTPUT Potentiometer - Used to the navigate the setup menus and to adjust parameter settings.

  • Page 20: Output Potentiometer Operation

    T-Cube TEC Controller 4.2 Output Potentiometer Operation The OUTPUT potentiometer is an infinite turn encoder, used to adjust the temperature set poi nt. To increase the set point value, turn the potentiom eter clockwise - once the maximum value (dependent upon the CUr L setting - see Section 4.3.4.

  • Page 21: Setup Menu Overview

    Chapter 4 Standalone Operation 4.3.1 SETUP Menu Overview Press the MODE button to enter the SETUP menu. Use the OUTPUT Knob to move through the setup menu items. diSP - Selects the parameter to display in Monitor Mode. see Section 4.3.2. GAinS - Allows adjustment of gain values used by PID.

  • Page 22: Selecting Display Value

    T-Cube TEC Controller 4.3.2 Selecting Display Value The Display menu allows you to change the information displayed when the TEC element is enabled. Press the MODE button to enter the SETUP menu. Scroll using the OUTPUT Knob to select the dISP menu item. Press the ENTER button to enter the Display menu.

  • Page 23: Setting The Sensor Type

    Chapter 4 Standalone Operation 4.3.3 Setting the Sensor Type" The Temperature Controller TTC001 can be used with an AD590 temperature sensor, or either A TH20 or TH200 thermistor. Press the Mode button to enter the Setup Menu. Scroll using the OUTPUT Knob to select the SEnSr menu item. Press the ENTER button to enter the Sensor menu.

  • Page 24: Setting The Tec Current Limit "Cur L

    T-Cube TEC Controller 4.3.4 Setting the TEC current limit "Cur L" The Temperature Controller TTC001 delivers a maximum TEC current of 1 A. The TEC current limit can be set through the "Cur L" menu. Press the Mode button to enter the Setup Menu. Scroll using the OUTPUT Knob to select the Cur L menu item.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Temperature Control Loop

    Chapter 4 Standalone Operation 4.3.5 Adjusting the Temperature Control Loop By setting the control loop parameters of the PID control loop the temperature controller TTC001 can be adapted to most different thermal loads. Press the Mode button to enter the Setup Menu. Scroll using the OUTPUT Knob to select the GAInS menu item.

  • Page 26: Control Loop Adjuestment - Recommended Procedure

    T-Cube TEC Controller 4.3.6 Control Loop Adjuestment - Recommended Procedure 1) Set the IGAIn and the DGAIn values to 0. 2) Set the PGAIn value to around 5, 3) Change the set temperature. 4) Enable the TEC current and watch the response of the system. Count the number of overshoots that occur before the temperature settles on the set temperature.

  • Page 27: Storing And Recalling Control Parameters

    Chapter 4 Standalone Operation 4.3.8 Storing and Recalling Control Parameters The TTC001 allows you to store up to 5 sets o f control parameters. Once you have selected the desired sensor type, set the temperature range and current limit and optimized the control parameters, Select "Pid"...

  • Page 28: Analog Control Of The Temperature

    T-Cube TEC Controller 4.3.9 Analog Control of the Temperature A zero to 5 V analog input can b e connected to the T UNE IN connector on the rear panel. It can then be used either to adjust the set tempe rature, allowing the PID l oop to mai ntain the desired temperature, or to control directly the current output of the controller.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 Standalone Operation To use an external analog source for control: 1) Connect the temperature sensor and the TEC e lement to th e "TEC OUTPUT" connector on the rear panel and switch on the Temperature Controller TTC001. 2) Press the Mode button to enter the Setup Menu and select the proper sensor type from the "SEnSr"...

  • Page 30: Typical Operation Of The Temperature Controller

    T-Cube TEC Controller 4.4 Typical Operation of the Temperature Controller 1)Connect power to the TTC001 using the provided power supply or by mounting in the hub system. 2)Connect the temperature sensor and TEC element to the TEC OUTPUT terminal on the rear panel - see Section 3.3.2. 3)Press the Mode button to enter the Setup Menu.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Standalone Operation 9) Turn the OUTPUT Knob until ‘Cur L’ is displayed. 10)Press the Enter button, then turn the OUTPUT knob to set the desired current limit. 11)Press Enter again when the desired current limit is displayed. 12)Turn the OUTPUT Knob until "dISP" is displayed. 13)Press the Enter button, the n turn the OUTPUT knob to select the desired display type.

  • Page 32: Chaper 5 Operation - Tutorial

    Power up the hardware, and wait until the TTC001 has finished booting up, then run the Kinesis software - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/Kinesis/Kinesis. The panel for the TEC Controller should appear as shown in Fig. 5.1. The Jog buttons and the Adj ust Control Knob can be used to adjust the Temperature Set Value.

  • Page 33: Typical Operation From The Gui Panel

    Chapter 5 Operation - Tutorial 5.3 Typical Operation From the GUI Panel 1) Connect power to the TTC001 using the provided power supply or by mounting in the hub system. 2) Connect the temperature sensor and TEC element to the TEC OUTPUT terminal on the rear panel - see Section 3.3.2.

  • Page 34: Chaper 6 Software Reference

    T-Cube TEC Controller Chapter 6 Software Reference 6.1 GUI Panel The following screen shot shows the g raphical user interface (GUI) displayed when accessing the controller using the Kinesis software. Fig. 6.1 TTC001 TEC Controller Software GUI Note. The serial number of th e TTC001 unit associated with the GUI panel, is displayed in the top right hand corner.
  • Page 35 Chapter 6 Software Reference ITec – The display shows the current (in Amps) sourced into the TEC element by the controller. TEC Enable Button - turns the output of the TEC controller ON and OFF. TEC On and TEC Off LEDs - lit wh en the controller output is enabled or disabled (using the button above).

  • Page 36: Settings Panel

    T-Cube TEC Controller 6.2 Settings Panel When the 'Settings' button on the GUI p anel is clicked, the 'Settings' window is displayed. This panel allows data such as jog step size and input sources to be entered. 6.2.1 Control Tab Fig.

  • Page 37: Advanced Tab

    Chapter 6 Software Reference 6.2.2 Advanced Tab Fig. 6.2 Advanced tab Sensor Type – the type of TEC element associated with the controller: If Transducer is selected, the Main Display shows values in degrees centigrade. If 20 KOhm Thermistor is selected, the Main Display shows values in kOhms. If 200 KOhm Thermistor is selected, the Main Display shows values in kOhms.

  • Page 38: Appendix A Connector Pinout Details

    The TEC OUTPUT connector on the rear panel provides connection to the Laser Diode Mount or other device. If Laser Diode Mounts by Thorlabs are used, connect the "T EC OUTPUT" of the T TC001 to the 9-pin plug "TEC DRIVER" o f the Laser Diode Mount, using the provided shielded cable CAB420-15.

  • Page 39: Appendix B Preventive Maintenance

    Appendix B Preventive Maintenance Appendix B Preventive Maintenance Warning: Risk of Electrical Shock The equipment contains no user servicable parts. There is a risk of ele ctrical shock if the equipment is operated with the covers removed. Only personnel authorized by Th orlabs Ltd and trained in the mai ntenance of this eq uipment should remove its covers or attempt any repairs or adjustments.

  • Page 40: Appendix C Specifications And Associated Parts

    T-Cube TEC Controller Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts C.1 Specifications Parameter Value Temperature Sensor Type of Sensor Thermistor, AD590, AD592 Thermistor Sensing Current (TH 20kΩ / 200kΩ): 100 µA/10 µA Control Range: AD590 / AD592: -45 to 125 °C Thermistor 20 kΩ:10 Ω...
  • Page 41 Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts Parameter Value General Data 10 mins Warm Up Time (for maximum accuracy) Housing Dimensions (W x D x H) 60 x 60 x 47 mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 160g (5.5 oz) Weight: Page 38 Rev A Nov 2017...
  • Page 42 Thermoelectric Temperature Controller with TEC current range of 0 to ± 1 A TTC001 Temperature IC Sensor AD592 10k Thermistor TH10K Shielded cable to connect the temperature controller to a Thorlabs' Laser CAB420-15 Diode Mount 3-Channel K-Cube Controller Hub with Power Supply KCH301 6-Channel K-Cube Controller Hub with Power Supply KCH601 TE-Cooled Mount For 5.6 mm Lasers...

  • Page 43: Appendix D Regulatory

    Appendix D Regulatory Appendix D Regulatory D.1 Declarations Of Conformity D.1.1 For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the EC Directives 89/336/EEC ‘EMC Directive’ and 73/23/EEC ‘Low Voltage Directive’ as amended by 93/68/EEC. Compliance was demon strated by conformance to the follo wing specifications which have been listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: Safety...

  • Page 44: Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    Waste treatment is your own responsibility. "End of life" units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
  • Page 45 www.thorlabs.com...

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