
MESSTEC Power Converter GmbH
Operating Manual
TEC Controller
Document: 10100920OM
Revision: 1.1
Date: 10.10.2019
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1.
Introduction
The
TEC-Controller (
T
hermo
E
lectric
C
ooler) is a temperature controller with high
accuracy. This controller is combined with appropriate power electronics of high efficien-
cy to feed Peltier Elements.
TEC-Controllers up to 50V from MPC are available in 4 output current ranges:
up to 3A output current
up to 6A output current
up to 12A output current
up to 24A output current
TEC-Controllers from MPC can be operated in various modes:
Hardware only
Software only
combination of hardware and software control
TEC-Controllers from MPC are standalone. Figure 1 shows a minimal system.
Fig. 1: Minimal TEC-Controller System
For a straightforward minimal system, beyond the mechanical setup a power supply, the
Peltier Element(s), the temperature sensor and an enable switch are needed.