Arroyo Instruments TECSource 5305, User Manual

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Quick Start
The
TECSource was designed with ease of use in mind, and you will likely have
little need for this manual for almost all of the features the unit offers. This
section will show how you can quickly get the unit up and running in almost no
time.
After unpacking the unit, ensure that the voltage selection on the Input Power
Connector (IPC) on the back of the unit is set to the correct voltage. This is
critical, as incorrect voltages can damage the unit. The TECSource is typically
shipped in the 120V configuration from the factory, but may be set to your local
voltage. Make no assumptions and change the voltage as needed. For more
information, refer to the IPC section below.
Once the voltage selection has been completed, plug the AC cord into the unit
and into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch located on the IPC, and the
unit will power up, displaying the model information and firmware version
number.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu, and using the knob, turn to the right
until the I Lim setting is displayed. Press the knob to edit the setting, and adjust
the limit as appropriate to your Peltier. Press the knob again to save the value.
Make the same adjustments to the high and low temperature limits (
T-High Lim
and T-Low Lim ), as appropriate for your application.
The unit comes pre-programmed for the BetaTHERM 10K3A1 thermistor. If the
TECSource is being connected to a LaserMount, no changes need to be made,
as this is the thermistor used in the mount. However, if you are using
manufacturer’s thermistor or a different BetaTHERM thermistor, you will need to
verify the Steinhart-Hart coefficients are set correctly. Navigate to the
Sensor
Coeffs sub-menu, pressing the knob to enter the sub-menu. Adjust the
constants to reflect the values for your thermistor.
Once you have made all your adjustments, press the MENU button to exit the
menu (in the future, if you’re only changing one value, you do not need to press
the knob --- pressing the MENU button while changing a value will save the
value and exit).
Next, connect the cable between your LaserMount or other fixture and the
Output connector of the
TECSource . We recommend using our cables as they
have been designed to work well with the TECSource . If using your own cables,
ensure they have been properly wired according to the pin-out of the
TECSource and your fixture.
Finally, set the set point to an appropriate temperature and press the
Output
button. The output will turn on and you will see the voltage and current begin