ILX Lightwave TSC-599 User Manual

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Temperature Sensor Converter
TSC-599
ILX Lightwave Corporation P. O. Box 6310 Bozeman, MT, U.S.A. 59771
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U.S. & Canada
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1-800-459-9459 ·
International
Inquiries: 406-586-1244 Fax 406-586-9405
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E-mail: support@ilxlightwave.com
www.ilxlightwave.com
70009602_R00_06/03

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Temperature Sensor Converter TSC-599 ILX Lightwave Corporation P. O. Box 6310 Bozeman, MT, U.S.A. 59771 · · · U.S. & Canada 1-800-459-9459 · International Inquiries: 406-586-1244 Fax 406-586-9405 · E-mail: support@ilxlightwave.com www.ilxlightwave.com 70009602_R00_06/03...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Calibration Constants ........5 4_03 TSC-599...
  • Page 4 TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S TSC-599...
  • Page 5: Safety Information And The Manual

    • Prolonged storage under adverse conditions • Failure to perform intended measurements or functions If necessary, return the instrument to ILX Lightwave, or authorized local ILX Lightwave distributor, for service or repair to ensure that safety features are maintained (see the contact information on page vii).
  • Page 6: Safety Marking Symbols

    Terminal Terminal On: In position of a bistable push control. Off: Out position of a bistable push control. The slash (I) only denotes that mains are on. The circle (O) only denotes that mains are off. TSC-599...
  • Page 7 Returning an Instrument If an instrument is to be shipped to ILX Lightwave for repair or service, be sure to: Obtain a Return Authorization number (RA) from ILX Customer Service.
  • Page 8 If the instrument is damaged, file a claim with the carrier. The factory will supply you with a quotation for estimated costs of repair. You must negotiate and settle with the carrier for the amount of damage. TSC-599...
  • Page 9: Comments, Suggestions, And Problems

    W A R R A N T Y Comments, Suggestions, and Problems To ensure that you get the most out of your ILX Lightwave product, we ask that you direct any product operation or service related questions or comments to ILX Lightwave Customer Support.
  • Page 10 W A R R A N T Y in a container with at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of compressible packaging material on all sides. We look forward to serving you even better in the future! viii TSC-599...
  • Page 11: Introduction And Specifications

    The 599 RTD Temperature Sensor Converter is a device which allows an RTD, or resistance temperature detector, to be used as a temperature sensor with the ILX Lightwave LDT-5910B, LDT-5525 Temperature Controllers, ILX Lightwave Laser Diode Controllers (LDC-3700 Series), and the LPA-9000 Series Laser Parameter Analyzers.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Lightwave Laser Diode Controllers (LDC-3700 Series) and the LPA-9000 Series Laser Parameter Analyzers. 2. Sensor resistance setting is internally switch selectable. 3. Specification of ILX Lightwave LDT-5910B Temperature Controller used with the 599 RTD Temperature Sensor Converter and a 100 ohm platinum RTD temperature sensor.
  • Page 13: Operation

    (Switch positions are labeled on the printed circuit board.) Reassemble the 599 enclosure. Note: Opening the 599 enclosure will NOT void the ILX Lightwave Warranty. However, the user should not adjust any internal trimpots, as the 599 has been factory calibrated.
  • Page 14: Rtd Self-Heating

    This effect is usually quite small and can be minimized by property selecting the type of wire used to connect the RTD leads to the 599 Temperature Converter. In addition, these effects may be offset by properly adjusting the calibration constant TSC-599...
  • Page 15: Setting The Calibration Constants

    = V * C2 Replace C1 with C1new by selecting the C1 parameter of the Temperature Controller and entering the new value, C1new. Similarly, replace C2 with C2new. It is not necessary to repeat the calibration procedure at this point. 06_03 TSC-599...
  • Page 16 O P E R A T I O N C H A P T E R Setting the Calibration Constants TSC-599...

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