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Chapter 3
Getting Started
1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3.2.
2) Connect the laser mount or other device to the TEC Controller unit - see Section
3) Connect the Controller unit to the power supply - see Section 3.5.
4) Connect the PSU to the main supply and switch ‘ON’. The version number of the
embedded software is displayed while the unit boots up. If the unit is being used
with the KCHx01 USB Controller hub, the bay ident number is also displayed. The
software version is useful when requesting technical support.
5) Connect the TEC Controller unit to your PC.
6) Windows
TM
should detect the new hardware. Wait while Windows
TM
installs the
drivers for the new hardware - see the Getting Started guide for more information.
7) For maximum accuracy, wait approximately 30 mins for the unit to thermally
stabalize to the environment.
8) Run the Kinesis software
Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/Kinesis/Kiesis.
9) Your T-Cube TEC Controller is now ready for use.
See Chapter 5 of this manual for a brief tutorial on operation of the unit.
Caution
During item (3) ensure the power supply unit is isolated from the mains before
connecting to the TEC unit. Always power up the TEC unit by connecting its
power supply to the mains. DO NOT connect the TEC unit to a 'live' external
power supply. Doing so (i.e. “hot plugging”) carries the risk of PERMANENT
damage to the unit. Similarly, to power down the unit, disconnect the power
suply from the mains before disconnecting the TEC unit.
Note
The USB cable should be no more than 3 metres in length. Communication lengths
in excess of 3 metres can be achieved by using a powered USB hub).
