RedWave Labs LTC25 Operating Manual

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Linear
Temperature
Controllers
LTC25, LTC50
and LTC100

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Summary of Contents for RedWave Labs LTC25

  • Page 1 Operating manual Linear Temperature Controllers LTC25, LTC50 and LTC100...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Linear Temperature Controllers LTC25, LTC50 and LTC100 www.redwavelabs.com Contents Introduction ....................................3 Training and support .................................. 4 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................... 4 Mechanical Information ................................4 Electrical Characteristics ................................5 Main Connector Characteristics ..............................6 Status LED ....................................7 Jumper settings (Connector J3) ..............................7 Set Point ....................................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Coarse indication of set point error with variable gain Dimensions (WxHxD) 89 x 89 x 28 mm Weight 195 g Storage Temp -55 to 100 C Operating Temp -40 to 85 C RedWave Labs Ltd keeps improving its products and therefore some specifications can vary.
  • Page 4: Training And Support

    Linear Temperature Controllers LTC25, LTC50 and LTC100 www.redwavelabs.com Training and support Remote training and support (via Skype) are available. Please contact info@redwavelabs.com for more information. Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Parameter Ratings Unit Supply voltage +5 to 30 Volt Operational Temperature...
  • Page 5: Electrical Characteristics

    Linear Temperature Controllers LTC25, LTC50 and LTC100 www.redwavelabs.com Electrical Characteristics Parameter Comments Value Unit SENSOR Type Thermistor (NTC and PTC), RTDs, LM135/235/335, AD590 Activation current Activation current Compliance voltage Smaller of Vdd−0.5 and 5 CONTROL Set point internal (SPi) 11 turn potentiometer CC increase; selection by...
  • Page 6: Main Connector Characteristics

    Linear Temperature Controllers LTC25, LTC50 and LTC100 www.redwavelabs.com Main Connector Characteristics PIN# Abbreviation Name Description Power GND Power Ground/ Power Ground for TEC power. Electrically connected to Pin 3 (Monitor Negative Power Pin GND) and Pin 14 (Sensor GND). Pin1 is the only pin that can be used...
  • Page 7: Status Led

    Linear Temperature Controllers LTC25, LTC50 and LTC100 www.redwavelabs.com Status LED Status LEDs are used for fast visual assessment of the LTC status. The LED status indicator has 3 separate LEDs located on the same side as main connector. The default LED colour is red; this can be varied in customized versions.
  • Page 8: Set Point

    Linear Temperature Controllers LTC25, LTC50 and LTC100 www.redwavelabs.com Set Point The LTC has 3 options to operate with set points. The most common options are to use an internal set point with the 11-turn potentiometer or to use an external voltage applied to Pin 5 of the Main connector.
  • Page 9: Set Point Error Monitor

    Linear Temperature Controllers LTC25, LTC50 and LTC100 www.redwavelabs.com potentiometer should be turned slightly in CW direction. In the table below Current Limit is expressed in %. For absolute current limits, the maximum current for the given LTC model should be multiplied by the percentage value given in the table below.
  • Page 10: Sensor Failsafe Operation

    Linear Temperature Controllers LTC25, LTC50 and LTC100 www.redwavelabs.com Thermistors PTC and J3 ‘100µA’ Jumper 12 OFF J3 ‘1mA’ Jumper 13 ON J3 ‘200µA’ Jumper 14 OFF J3 ‘AD590’ Jumper 9 OFF J3 ‘OTHER’ Jumper 10 ON J3 ‘10µA’ Jumper 11 OFF 200 µA setting is used for resistive sensors (thermistors)
  • Page 11: Installation

    Linear Temperature Controllers are warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 180 days from date of shipment. During the warranty period RedWave Labs Ltd will replace or repair products which prove to be defective or damaged. Our warranty shall not apply to defects or damages resulting from: i) misuse of the product or ii) operation beyond...
  • Page 12: Return Procedure

    Return procedure Customers must obtain a valid RMA number by contacting RedWave Labs prior to the return. In all cases the customer is responsible for duty fees incurred on all received shipments and on all international returns for both warranty and non-warranty items;...

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