T-Cube Laser Diode Driver
Chaper 4 Standalone Operation .............................................................................. 16
4.1 Control Panel Buttons and Indicators .......................................... 16
4.2 Output Potentiometer Operation .................................................... 17
4.3 Navigating The Menus ..................................................................... 17
4.3.1 SETUP Menu Overview ........................................................................ 18
4.3.2 Selecting Display Value ........................................................................ 19
4.3.3 Setting the Sensor Type" ...................................................................... 20
4.3.4 Setting the TEC current limit "Cur L" .................................................... 21
4.3.5 Adjusting the Temperature Control Loop .............................................. 22
4.3.6 Control Loop Adjuestment - Recommended Procedure ....................... 23
4.3.7 Setting the Display Brightness .............................................................. 23
4.3.8 Storing and Recalling Control Parameters ........................................... 24
4.3.9 Analog Control of the Temperature ...................................................... 25
4.4 Typical Operation of the Temperature Controller ......................... 27
Chaper 5 Operation - Tutorial ................................................................................. 29
5.1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 29
5.2 Using the Kinesis Software ............................................................. 29
5.3 Typical Operation From the GUI Panel .......................................... 30
Chaper 6 Software Reference ................................................................................. 31
6.1 GUI Panel .......................................................................................... 31
6.2 Settings Panel .................................................................................. 33
6.2.1 Control Tab .......................................................................................... 33
6.2.2 Advanced Tab ...................................................................................... 34
Appendices
Appendix A Connector Pinout Details ....................................................... 35
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 36
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts .................................... 37
Appendix D Regulatory ................................................................................ 40
Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................................................ 41
