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THORLABS MTDEVAL User Manual

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Miniature TEC Driver
Evaluation Board
MTDEVAL
User Manual
2016

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  • Page 1 Miniature TEC Driver Evaluation Board MTDEVAL User Manual 2016...
  • Page 2 Version: Date: 02-Dec-2016 Copyright © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 3 9 Appendix 9.1 Technical Data 9.2 Dimensions 9.3 Tutorial 9.3.1 Operating Principle of a Temperature Controller 9.4 References 9.5 Warranty 9.6 Copyright and Exclusion of Reliability 9.7 Thorlabs 'End of Life' Policy 9.8 List of Acronyms 9.9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts...
  • Page 4 Paragraphs preceeded by this symbol explain hazards that could damage the instrument and the connected equipment or may cause loss of data. Note This manual also contains "NOTES" and "HINTS" written in this form. Please read these advices carefully! © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 5 1 General Information 1 General Information The MTDEVAL is designed for evaluation of a module of the MTD415 Miniature Laser Driver Series. It has a socket to accommodate a daughterboard with mounted MTD415 TEC controller. There are available two types of TEC controllers (see section Ordering Codes and Accessories) that need to be ordered separately.
  • Page 6 · Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit) ® · Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit) For operation of the MTDEVAL, the Microsoft .NET Framework V 4.5.1 or later is required. This software (V 4.6.1) is included with the MTDEVAL installation package. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 7 2 Getting Started Quickly 2 Getting Started Quickly For proper operation of the MTDEVAL, please observe the order of the following steps: 1. Install the software to your computer. 2. Install the daughterboard (MTD415LE or MTD415TE) to the MTDEVAL. 3. Connect the TEC and the temperature sensor.
  • Page 8 The MTD software offers an intuitive GUI that allows to optimize the operating parameters and save the result to a file and / or to the MTD415x Miniature TEC Driver module. The MTDEVAL connects the MTD415x module (UART interface) with the PC by an USB2.0 interface.
  • Page 9 SW1 ENABLE - switch TEC ON / OFF Power Supply Connection The MTDEVAL consumes up to 1.6 A, depending on the TEC current. For this reason, it cannot be powered via the USB connection. There are two alternative ways to power the MTDEVAL: 1.
  • Page 10 MTDEVAL 5 Installing Software The MTDEVAL control software can be downloaded from our web site https://www.thorlabs.com/software_pages/ViewSoftwarePage.cfm?Code=MTDEVAL. Note It is strongly recommended to exit all applications on the PC prior to starting the software installation! Unzip the downloaded package and execute the setup.exe that can be found in unzipped folder: If no .NET Framework is installed or a version older than V 4.5.1 is detected on the computer,...
  • Page 11 5 Installing Software If you are prompted to reboot the computer, please do so. Note The reboot is required to ensure a proper operation of the MTDEVAL! After rebooting, the installer automatically resumes installation: © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 12 MTDEVAL Click 'Next >' to continue. Click 'I accept...' if you do so, then 'Next >' to continue. Click 'Next >' to continue. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 13 5 Installing Software Click 'Install' to continue. Click 'Yes' to install the MTD software. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 14 MTDEVAL Click 'Install' to continue. Click 'Install' to continue. Click 'Finish' to complete the installation. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 15 6 Preparation 6 Preparation Note Do not connect the MTDEVAL to a PC prior to installing the software! This may lead to wrong installation of the driver software. 1. Install the daughterboard (MTD415LE or MTD415TE) to the MTDEVAL. 2. Connect the TEC and the temperature sensor.
  • Page 16 MTDEVAL 7 GUI Overview After connection of the MTDEVAL, the device information and actual settings are read out from the MTD415x non-volatile memory (flash). The GUI will be filled in with these data. Additionally, the actual status is read out and displayed.
  • Page 17 Exit disconnects the MTDEVAL and closes the application. Menu Settings Sub menu Devices The software needs to be manually connected to the MTDEVAL. After starting, the ribbon shows the connect state: Click to Scan USB. The USB port is scanned for a connected to a virtual serial port MTDEVAL and displays the findings.
  • Page 18 · Troubleshooting... opens a dialog window with several actions that can be undertaken: Contact Technical Support: shows the Thorlabs GmbH website with contact information. Save Logfile opens a dialog to save the log. It might be helpful to attach the log file when contacting Thorlabs GmbH Technical Support.
  • Page 19 7.2 Device Information This panel displays individual information about the connected MTD415x module. The UUID is a unique number that identifies the hardware. When contacting Thorlabs GmbH for technical support, it is recommended to state the UUID. 7.3 Program Parameters Here, the parameters can be set to program the MTD415x module.
  • Page 20 1.00 A Temperature Protection Delay 10 s Note When setting the MTDEVAL to factory defaults, the Critical Gain and Critical Period Duration are not changed, as these are parameters that shall be defined during the oscillation test. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 21 The time base can be set between 1 and 360 s. Please note, that the longer the time base the more data need to be accumulated. This may lead to a slow-down of the software. To clear the chart, click the button. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 22 The lower row indicates the TEC current, the voltage across the TEC and the TEC input power. 7.7 Status Bar In the status bar normally only the current date and time are displayed. If an Error appears, a notification comes up, showing the number of actual error message. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 23 The TEC connection was interrupted. The TEC current is switched off, and the appropriate error message is displayed. Reconnect the TEC. The MTD415x will resume operation only after clicking to Clear All or by switching OFF and ON again the enable switch (8). © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 24 GUI and saves them to a file. In other words, this function does not read the actual parameters from the MTDEVAL! Load Settings from File loads the information from the selected file to the GUI. In this case, the GUI content is compared to the content of the volatile memory of the MTD415x module and differing parameters are highlighted.
  • Page 25 This way, all changed parameters become active and will be saved permanently. 2. Click to one of the highlighted parameters and press the Enter key. This way, all changed parameters become active, but they are not stored to the flash. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 26 P share is changed, the set temperature needs to be changed for a small amount in order the trigger the loop. Below an example experiment is described in detail: · After enabling the TEC with initial setting, the temperature is settling: P=1000; T=25.0°C © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 27 · Lower P to 5000 mA/K; decrease the set temperature to 25.0 °C - the loop still oscillates: P=5000; T=25.0 °C · Lower P to 3000 mA/K; increase the set temperature to 25.1 °C - the loop still oscillates: P=3000; T=25.1 °C © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 28 · Increase P to 2600 mA/K; increase the set temperature to 25.1 °C - the loop oscillations are still damped: P=2600; T=25.1 °C · Increase P to 2800 mA/K; decrease the set temperature to 25.0 °C - the loop oscillates again: P=2800; T=25.0 °C © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 29 1 period is ~ 5.085 s. 6. Enter these values in the GUI. Pressing the Enter key triggers the calculation of the PID shares and the cycle time by the firmware and immediately displays the calculated loop parameters: © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 30 · The optimized PID parameters are valid for a steady state, that depends on the set temperature as well as on the ambient conditions (ambient temperature, temperature of the thermally controlled object). Any changes of the operating and/or environmental conditions may require a re-adjustment of the PID parameters. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 31 Dimensions (W x H x D) 100.0 mm × 56.0 mm × 16.8 mm Weight 0.04 kg ) non-condensing All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (non condensing) © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 32 MTDEVAL 9.2 Dimensions Dimensions MLDEVAL Board © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 33 9 Appendix Dimensions MTD415LE Module (MTD415L on daughter board) © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 34 MTDEVAL Dimensions MTD415TE Module (MTD415T on daughter board) © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 35 The D share (differential share, or the gain at high frequencies) allows the system to quickly react to temperature changes, without generating oscillation of the temperature around the set point. © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 36 9.4 References Data Sheets of the MTD415 Series Click to appropriate link to download the data sheet: MTD415L Miniature TEC Driver; LMT84 (or similar) Temperature Sensor MTD415T Miniature TEC Driver; Thermistor Temperature Sensor Software Download Link https://www.thorlabs.com/software_pages/ViewSoftwarePage.cfm?Code=MTDEVAL © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 37 For warranty repairs or service the unit must be sent back to Thorlabs GmbH. The customer will carry the shipping costs to Thorlabs GmbH, in case of warranty repairs Thorlabs GmbH will carry the shipping costs back to the customer.
  • Page 38 Thorlabs GmbH dealer or system installer. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced, transmitted or translated to another language, either as a whole or in parts, without the prior written permission of Thorlabs GmbH. Copyright © Thorlabs GmbH 2016. All rights reserved.
  • Page 39 Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs GmbH, 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 40 Miniature TEC Driver Personal Computer Printed Circuit Board Portable Document File Proportional - Integral - Differential (shares) Random Access Memory Rich-Text Format File Thermo-Electric Cooler UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter Universal Serial Bus UUID Universal Unique Identifier © 2016 Thorlabs GmbH...
  • Page 41 Email: europe@thorlabs.com Email: scandinavia@thorlabs.com France Brazil Thorlabs SAS Thorlabs Vendas de Fotônicos Ltda. 109, rue des Côtes Rua Riachuelo, 171 78600 Maisons-Laffitte São Carlos, SP 13560-110 France Brazil Tel: +33-970 444 844 Tel: +55-16-3413 7062 Fax: +33-811 38 17 48 Fax: +55-16-3413 7064 www.thorlabs.com...
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