Introduction And Specifications; Product Overview - ILX Lightwave Temperature Controller LDT-5525 User Manual

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NTRODUCTION AND PECIFICATIONS
This manual contains operation and maintenance information for the LDT 5525
Temperature Controller. If you want to get started right away, read Chapter 2,
which covers Operation, first.

Product Overview

The LDT-5525 Temperature Controller is a microprocessor-based, precision
thermoelectric temperature controller designed for temperature control of laser
diodes, detectors and other temperature sensitive devices. The LDT 5525 can be
used for laser diode testing, laser diode frequency stabilization, IR detector
cooling, and to determine the characteristics of electronic devices. The LDT-5525
combines high analog stability with the versatility of a microprocessor-based
instrument. The internal microprocessor controls the operation of the LDT-5525
and performs the non-linear conversion of thermistor resistance to temperature
based on two user-defined constants.
You can configure the LDT-5525 to operate with a wide variety of thermistor
temperature sensors and TE modules, as well as AD590 series and LM335 series
temperature sensors.
Features of the LDT-5525 include:
• Intuitive front panel layout
• Large and easy-to-read green LED display
• Display resolution of 0.1 degree Centigrade
• Output current limit control to safely operate all TE coolers
• Configurable for a variety of thermal sensors
• Output will supply 4 amps, 24 Watts
• Closed-case calibration
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LDT-5525