THORLABS MTDEVAL User Manual 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.
Screw terminals allow to connect the TEC and the temperature sensor.
The MTD415x TEC controllers need to be programmed for a number of parameters via a UART
interface. To ease evaluation, the MTDEVAL incorporates an UART-to-USB adapter that allows
to use a standard USB2.0 connection to the control PC. Thorlabs GmbH offers an easy-to-use
software that interfaces the MTDEVAL to the GUI. Using this software, the MTD415x TEC
controller settings can be evaluated and adapted to the particular thermal load.
The MTDEVAL is powered by a Thorlabs TPS101 wall-plug adapter (recommended).
Alternatively, any stabilized 5 V / min. 1.6 A DC power supply can be used.
Note
Do not use both DC power supply inputs simultaneously! This will damage the MTDEVAL!
The links to the MTD415 Series Data Sheets can be found in section Documentation
Reference.
1.1 Safety
Attention
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this user guide will
only apply when the unit is operated correctly as it was designed for.
Prior to apply power to the MTDEVAL, make sure that the switch SW1 (ENABLE ON/OFF)
(see section Operating Elements) is switched off.
The MTDEVAL must not be operated in explosion endangered environments!
Only with written consent from Thorlabs GmbH may changes to single components be
made or components not supplied by Thorlabs GmbH be used.
Follow the common recommendations for handling of ESD sensitive devices when
installing a MTD415xE Miniature TEC Driver daughterboard.
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