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3.7 Verifying Software Operation
1) Install the software as detailed in Section 3.1.
2) Connect the controller to the actuators (see Section 3.3.1.) and the PC, then
switch ON. Wait approximately 5 seconds for the system to settle.
3) Run the software and check that the Graphical User Interface (GUI) panel appears
and is active.
Fig. 3.4 Gui panel showing jog and ident buttons
4) Click the ‘Ident’ button. The Power LED and digital display on the front panel of
the associated controller flashes. This is u seful in multi-channel systems fo r
identifying which channel is associated with which GUI.
5) Click the jog buttons on the GUI pa nel to adjust the Set Temperature. The
temperature display on the associated TEC controller unit should increment and
decrement accordingly.
Follow the tutorial described in Chapter 5 for further guidance on basic operation.
Caution
In applications requiring the highest level of accuracy and repeatability, it is
recommended that the controller unit is powered up approximately 30 minutes
before use, in order to allow the internal temperature to stabilize.
