Basic Tec Operation Instructions - ILX Lightwave LDT-5900 Series User Manual

Basic TEC Operation Instructions

This procedure is for basic setup and operation of the LDT-5900 Series
Temperature Controllers. See General Guidelines for Sensor Selection and Safety
Limits for detailed information about the specific sensors and control parameters.
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Connect the appropriate output cable (either the CC595S or the CC591H) to the 25-pin D-
sub connector at the back of the LDT-59XX Controller.
Connect your thermal load (with TEC and sensor) to output cable, verifying all wiring.
Press the SELECT key in the Parameter section until "SENSOR" menu indicator is
illuminated
3a Using the up/down arrow keys, select the appropriate sensor and press the ENTER /
LOCK key.
3b Using the adjust knob, enter the correct coefficientsand current setting for your
sensor and press the ENTER / LOCK key. (The user must press ENTER / LOCK
within ten seconds of selecting the value.)
Press the SELECT key in the Parameter section until "LIMITS" menu indicator is
illuminated.
4a Using the up/down arrow keys, the adjust knob, and ENTER / LOCK key, enter
Temperature, Sensor, I
Verify that no errors are present. If in constant temperature or sensor mode, verify that an
appropriate temperature or sensor reading is being measured.
Press the SELECT key in the Parameter section until "PID / AUTO-TUNE" indicator is
illuminated. Enable the auto-tune function to determine nominal P, I and D coefficients for
your thermal load.
Press the SELECT key in the Mode section to select constant T, R
Using the adjust knob, enter the correct setpoint for your application and press ENTER .
LOCK. (The user must press ENTER / LOCK within ten seconds of selecting the value.)
Enable OUTPUT on. Actual measured value should move to setpoint value.
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and V limits appropriate for your sensor and application.
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