
685 Series
ComboPak
User’s Manua
l · Page 29
Using the Temperature Controller
TEC Control Modes
TEC Control Modes
The
ComboPak
offers three control modes: constant temperature mode (T
Mode), constant resistance mode (R Mode), and constant current mode (Ite
Mode).
Changing the control mode can only be done through the computer interface by
sending the
appropriate TEC:MODE command, or through
Arroyo Control
.
Constant temperature mode uses the sensor constants to calculate the
resistance of the sensor at the desired or actual temperature.
While most users will only need the temperature control mode, the constant
resistance mode allows you to bypass the sensor equation and directly select
the sensor set point. This can be useful when only the desired sensor value is
known, or when the sensor-to-temperature conversion values are not available
for your sensor.
Using the TEC Limits
The
ComboPak
supports three different types of limits: temperature, sensor,
and TEC current. There is both a temperature high and temperature low limit,
and if the actual temperature exceeds either of these limits, the output will be
shut off. Likewise, both high and low limits exist for the sensor (R limits), and the
output will be shut off if the sensor measurement exceeds either of these limits.
It is important to properly set these limits to protect your device from damage. If
you are uncertain on how to set the limits, please consult with your local
distributor or directly with the factory.
Temperature and sensor limits are implemented in software, so reaction time to
a limit may be several tenths of a second. Limits can be enabled or disabled
using the TEC:ENABLE:OUTOFF command. Temperature and sensor limits are
enabled by default.
Selecting the Fixture
The
ComboPak
has integrated support for many of the mounts offered by
Arroyo Instruments, such as the
205 TEC Butterfly
LaserMount
. To simplify