The TEC-Controller (Thermo Electric Cooler) is a temperature controller with high accuracy. This controller is combined with appropriate power electronics of high efficien- cy to feed Peltier Elements. TEC-Controllers up to 50V from MPC are available in 4 output current ranges: up to 3A output current ...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 6/71 There is a PC-Software available which provides access to comprehensive configuration, control and live monitoring menus. Fig. 2: PC-Software...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 7/71 2. First steps – Getting started Take care of correct supply voltage wiring (X5). The TEC-Controller has no in- verse polarity protection. Wrong polarity may damage the unit and will void the warranty.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 8/71 3. TEC-Controller In the following, main functions are explained on the basis of the block diagram figure 4. Fig. 4: Block diagram All connections to the TEC-Controller, except the serial interface, are realized by similar and easy to use screw terminals.
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Date: 10.10.2019 Page 9/71 This is the reason, MPC TEC-Controllers are designed for uncompromising low output current ripple, even though this is associated with higher complexity. The result is clear: Full performance of the Peltier element due to unconstrained maximum temperature difference operation. The resulting cooling system setup has therefore high efficiency and is cost effective.
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 10/71 closed loop temperature regulation is activated. With the input HW-RESET, internal error states of the TEC-Controller can be cleared. This is not a reset line of the built in MCU (Micro Controller Unit).
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 11/71 4. The Setup – General Instructions 4.1. Mechanical Setup Figure 5 shows a general setup of a laser diode system and its appropriate cooling equipment.
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 12/71 The Peltier Element is located in between the heatspreader and the heatsink. Note: It is absolutely essential, the cold side of the Peltier Element is aligned towards the heatspreader and the hot side is aligned towards the heatsink.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 13/71 4.2. Electrical Setup for Control and Monitoring In the following some generic wiring examples are shown. The power supply, Peltier element and temperature sensor are wired in the same way in all examples.
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 14/71 Fig. 6: Wiring example with internal setpoint potentiometer...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 15/71 Fig. 7: Wiring example with external setpoint potentiometer...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 16/71 Fig. 8: Wiring example: HW ENABLE input is high active...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 17/71 Fig. 9: Wiring example: setpoint mode via Control Software...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 18/71 Fig. 10: Wiring example: external READY and STATUS LEDs...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 19/71 Fig. 11: Wiring example: external READY and STATUS relays...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 20/71 5. Temperature sensor The TEC-Controller has a very accurate and progressive sensor signal processing unit onboard. This signal processing unit is able to accept RTD temperature sensors of al- most any technology.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 21/71 5.2. Nickel Sensor In the PC-Software Ni1000 and Ni100 Sensors are available. It is not necessary to enter any coefficients, just press the button for the sensor in your application (see fi- gure 13 below).
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 22/71 5.3. NTC In the PC-Software just enter parameter values for the NTC-Sensor, which are avail- able from the device datasheet (see figure 14 below). Fig.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 23/71 5.4. Silicon Sensor (KTY11-5) In the PC-Software the silicon sensor KTY11-5 is available. It is not necessary to en- ter any coefficients, just press the button for the sensor in your application (see figure 15 below).
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 24/71 5.5. Arbitrary Sensor Almost any arbitrary temperature sensor can be used in specific applications. Note: The temperature sensor interface and signal processing is designed for RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) sensors.
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 25/71 In the PC-Software the arbitrary sensor can be configured according to figure 16 and 17. To select a coefficient, click on the value (right side) of a coefficient. The default setting corresponds to the sensor Pt1000.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 26/71 5.6. Sensor Current The current source for the temperature sensor is adjustable between 100 µA and 4 mA. Default setting is 1 mA. Note: For almost all sensors, the default setting fits very well. It is therefore not necessary to alter the sensor current.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 27/71 6. Indicator elements There are 3 different groups of LED indicators: Indication of operating states Indication of serial data transfer Monitoring of supply voltages 6.1.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 28/71 STATUS LED Indication temperature controller. LED Off: TEC-Controller is disabled. ENABLE not active. LED On: TEC-Controller is enabled temperature is within +/- 1 °C of the setpoint value ...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 29/71 6.1.3. Safe-State during configuration of digital Inputs/Outputs The Safe-State is indicated by simultaneously and periodically blinking of three LEDs: YELLOW GREEN The Safe-State can be left only by switching off the power supply of the TEC-Controller.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 30/71 6.3. Monitoring of supply voltages Fig. 20: Supply voltage monitor LEDs These LEDs are possibilities for monitoring internal supply voltages. In any case, all LEDs must be constantly ON.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 31/71 7. Wiring and connectors 7.1. Hookup groups Three groups of hookups are available to operate the TEC-Controller: Power (large screw-type connectors) Control and temperature sensor (small screw-type connectors) ...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 33/71 GND (X5-2) Power GND related to SV+. Connect to supply voltage minus. The base plate is connected to GND via 10 kΩ. 7.2.2. Peltier element X6 Name Function TECminus...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 34/71 7.2.3. Control Signals Digital X2 Digital control signals can be configured in a comprehensive way. The PC- Software offers easy access to configuration of inputs and outputs. Initially, the signal description is based on default configuration.
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 35/71 If the Enable-Mode is set to SW, the logic of the Start-Button is not bypassed (Enable-Mode switch open). Consequence: HW-ENABLE and Start-Button only together are activating the Final-ENABLE. CD-RESET –...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 36/71 CD-STATUS – Output (X2-4) Control Digital – STATUS Output resistance: 330 Ω Digital TTL (5 V) output. Default configuration: high active STATUS = inactive: ...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 37/71 7.2.4. Control Signals Analog X1 Name Function CA-SETPOINT HW-SETPOINT input CA-AUX-SETPOINT Auxiliary HW-SETPOINT input, not used Output of built in potentiometer (1 kΩ) CA-POT REFERENCE +5V Reference voltage output Signal GND...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 38/71 CA-POT – Output (X1-3) Control Analog – Output of built in setpoint potentiometer Output resistance: 1 kΩ REFERENCE +5V – Output (X1-4) Control Analog – Output of reference voltage +5 V Output current: I = 100mA GND –...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 39/71 7.2.5. Wiring examples for the analog input CA-SETPOINT Note: All signals, including GND must not be connected to any external potential. 7.2.5.1. Internal Potentiometer For a fast and convenient setup, there is a potentiometer (10 turns) onboard.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 40/71 7.2.5.3. Voltage Controller An external voltage controller (i.e. Digital to Analog Converter) can be provided as HW-Setpoint source. Wiring is according to figure 0x. Specification of the voltage controller: 0 V …...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 41/71 7.2.6. Temperature Sensor X4 The temperature sensor must be assembled galvanically isolated. Make strictly sure that there is no electrical connection to any other potential. Note: The temperature sensor interface is designed for RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) sensors.
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 42/71 4-Wire Sensor cabling For high precision temperature measurements it is recommended, to apply 4-wire cabling of the temperature sensor. In addition, a shielded cable may be appropriate in case of significant EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
Date: 10.10.2019 Page 43/71 7.2.7. USB/RS232 MPC TEC-Controllers are available in two different interface hardware ver- sions. One version is equipped with USB interface (mainly for interconnection to a PC). The other version is equipped with RS232 interface (interconnection to a PC, an external controller, PLD or MCU).
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 44/71 The RS232 signals are galvanically isolated from the TEC-Controller electronics. Note: TEC-Controllers with RS232 interface are using the built in Mini-B con- nector as hardware connecting plug. In this case the MINI-B connector does not carry USB signals and should never be connected to the USB port of any PC.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 45/71 8. Configuration in Detail 8.1. HW Setpoint The signal processing behavior of the input CA-SETPOINT can be configured in many ways to fit the best application setup. Following description applies to all possible wiring cases of this input (internal / external potentiometer, voltage source).
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 46/71 By means of the PC-Software it is possible to set a maximum and a minimum temperature. Then it is necessary to distinguish between two different transfer modes: ...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 47/71 above these limits, the transfer function is clipped to min. temperature and max. temperature respectively. Advantage: The relationship between input voltage and temperature setpoint in between the temperature limits is always the same. (see basic transfer function).
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 48/71 Supplemantary detailed information: The relationship between the setpoint temperature and the HW-Setpoint-Voltage is: − = { ∗ } + −...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 49/71 8.2. Digital Inputs and Outputs The entire configuration of digital inputs and outputs can be carried out by PC-Soft- ware. There is no need, to modify the hardware. 8.2.1.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 50/71 8.2.2. Outputs Digital outputs are compatible to TTL and can be configured as • LOW active • HIGH active The default setting is HIGH active. Furthermore the output stage can be configured as ...
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 51/71 9. Error states There are 3 different error states: Sensor Error Overtemperature Error Shortcircuit Error If an error occurs, the TEC-Controller goes into the corresponding error state immediate- ly.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 52/71 9.2. OVERTEMPERATURE Error When the temperature of the power semiconductors exceeds 80 °C, an OVERTEM- PERATUR Error is released. When the temperature is below 75 °C again, this error can be cleared by Reset signal Ensure sufficient cooling if necessary.
10. PC Software: TEC Control TEC Control Software is a software package which will run on any PC. is compatible with all TEC-Controllers from MPC. is operated only using the mouse. With the TEC Control Software it is possible to ...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 54/71 Fig. 35: Main menu In the upper part of the main menu some general information are given: software version (of the PC software) ...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 55/71 In the lower part of the main menu, some monitoring values are being displayed: Temperature of the power stage or mounting plate Level of the power supply voltage ...
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 56/71 With the Start button the TEC-Controller is enabled, when enable mode is set to software. When set to hardware, the Start button is greyed out (see right). With the Reset button, error states can be reset (see Error states).
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 57/71 10.2. Configuration Fig. 36: Configuration Note: It is possible to enter the configuration menu, only if the TEC-Controller is disabled. Below the buttons, the selected and active configuration is displayed. In most menus the desired value is set by clicking the up or down arrow buttons accordingly.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 58/71 10.2.1. Temperature limits Click this button to open the next menu. Here it is possible to set temperature limits. Note: MIN Temperature must be at least 1 °C below MAX Tempe- rature.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 59/71 10.2.2. Current limit Click this button to open the next menu. Here it is possible to set the maximum output current. Note: Lowest setting is 1 A. Highest setting is dependent of the type of TEC-Controller.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 60/71 10.2.4. Boundary Mode Click this button, to change the setting of the HW-Setpoint Boundary Mode. See also: Configuration in Detail / HW Setpoint. 10.2.5. Sensor selection Click this button to open the next menu.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 61/71 10.2.6. Control parameter Click this button to open the next menu. Here it is possible to adjust the control parameters. Coefficient of the proportional component of the control loop Coefficient of the integral component of the control loop Coefficient of the derivative component of the control loop Note: kd is used only in very rare and exceptional cases.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 62/71 10.2.7. Enable Mode Click this button to change the enable mode between hardware and software. That is the way, the TEC-Controller can be activated. Hardware: The input signal HW Enable activates the TEC-Controller.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 63/71 10.2.10. Language Click this button to open the next menu. Select language as desired. 10.2.11. IO Configuration It is possible to change and customize the configuration of digital inputs and digital outputs in a substantial way.
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 64/71 Click this button to open the next menu. At first a warning message will appear. Once you are certain, you know what you are doing, click the continue button. Now you can select the configuration of digital inputs and digital outputs as desired.
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MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 65/71 A final note will be displayed. After clicking the OK button, the PC Software will be terminated automatically. Next, disconnect the TEC-Controller from the power supply. Change the wiring and control logic configuration of your setup according to the just altered IO configuration of the TEC-Controller.
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH Operating Manual TEC Controller Document: 10100920OM Revision: 1.1 Date: 10.10.2019 Page 66/71 10.3. USB Driver When the TEC-Controller (USB version) is connected to the PC for the first time, the correct USB driver will be installed automatically. In any case, the correct USB driver is located on the CD-ROM.
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