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1.3 Features
Temperature module TED8xxx / page 4
1.3 Features
1.3.1 Safety measures for the TEC element
To protect the connected TEC element the laser diode control system PRO8000 (-4)
/ PRO800 includes the following protection circuits:
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Limit of the TEC current (hardware- and software limit) in all operating
modes
Protection against thermal destruction.
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Protection of the sensor
Protection against use of incorrect temperature sensors / protection against line
interruption of the temperature sensor.
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Contact protection of the TEC element (open circuit)
Protection against cable damage, bad contact or TEC element with too high
resistance.
The output remains switched on since a wrong TEC element is still cooling and
can protect the laser diode.
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Separate on/off function for each module
Protection against operating errors.
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Control LED for TEC current on
Protection against accidental turning off the cooling.
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Separate over-temperature protection for each module
Protection against thermal failure of the module.