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THORLABS PTC1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PTC1(/M) Temperature-Controlled Breadboard User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.3.  Panel Operation ......................4  4.4.  Software Operation ....................4  4.5.  Connecting an External Sensor ................4  4.6.  Command Line Operation ..................5  Chapter 5  Specifications ........................ 6  Chapter 6  Mechanical Drawing  ...................... 7  Chapter 7  Regulatory ........................ 8  Chapter 8  Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts  ................... 11 ...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Safety

    Temperature-Controlled Breadboard Chapter 1: Safety Chapter 1 Safety The device comes with a power adapter compatible with voltages from 100 to 240 VAC. There is no need to change the fuse or switch the voltage setting. SHOCK WARNING High voltage inside. To avoid electrical shock, before powering unit, make sure that the protective conductor of the 3-conductor power cord is correctly connected to the protective earth contact of the socket outlet.

  • Page 4: Chapter 2 Overview

    1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes for both standard and Mini-Series components. The PTC1(/M) is equipped with an internal thermistor sensor. It also has an external sensor port that is compatible with Thorlabs' TSP-TH temperature probe (not included) to allow users to achieve more precise temperature control.

  • Page 5: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    1 Power Cord  1 Flash Drive Containing the Operation Software and Manual 3.2. Front & Back Panels Figure 1 Front and Back Panels of PTC1 Temperature-Controlled Breadboard  F1. Power Switch  F2. 2.5 mm Stereo Earphone Jack for External Thermistor ...

  • Page 6: Chapter 4 Operation

    4.5. Connecting an External Sensor On the front panel of the PTC1(/M), there is a 2.5 mm Stereo Earphone Jack (F2 in Figure 1). It is designed to accept a Thorlabs TSP-TH temperature probe as an external sensor. Connect the TSP-TH and toggle the “SENSOR” swtich to “EXT”. Then the PTC1(/M) will use the external thermistor as the temperature monitor for its TEC control feedback loop instead of the internal thermistor in the breadboard.

  • Page 7: Command Line Operation

    4.6. Command Line Operation PTC1(/M) uses the Thorlabs MTD1020T temperature controller. By connecting the USB to a PC, it is possible to operate and configure the MTD1020T directly through the USB port. This enables operation through a terminal interface; alternatively, users can write their own program to control the unit. Prior to running the command line interface, the included drivers should be installed, the unit should be powered on, and a USB cable should be connected between the device and the host PC.

  • Page 8: Chapter 5 Specifications

    Temperature-Controlled Breadboard Chapter 5: Specifications Chapter 5 Specifications Item # PTC1 PTC1/M Temperature Control Specifications Maximum Cooling Power 18 W Temperature Setting Range 15 to 45 ˚C (Panel) 5 to 45 ˚C (Software) Temperature Readout Resolution ±0.001 ˚C (Software) Temperature Stabilization Window 0.1 ˚C...

  • Page 9: Chapter 6 Mechanical Drawing

    Temperature-Controlled Breadboard Chapter 6: Mechanical Drawing Chapter 6 Mechanical Drawing Figure 4 The mechanical drawing of the PTC1 is shown here. Dimensions and threading types on the PTC1/M are given in parentheses. Rev B, February 11, 2020 Page 7...

  • Page 10: Chapter 7 Regulatory

    Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
  • Page 11 Temperature-Controlled Breadboard Chapter 7: Regulatory Rev B, February 11, 2020 Page 9...
  • Page 12 Temperature-Controlled Breadboard Chapter 7: Regulatory Page 10 CTN012640-D02...

  • Page 13: Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    Temperature-Controlled Breadboard Chapter 8: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd.
  • Page 14 www.thorlabs.com...

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