Rev A Nov 2017
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts
Page 38
General DataWarm Up Time (for maximum accuracy)
10 mins
Housing Dimensions (W x D x H)
60 x 60 x 47 mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.8")
Weight
:
160g (5.5 oz)
Parameter
Value
Страница 1: ...HA0189T TTC001 T Cube TEC Controller Kinesis User Guide Original Instructions...
Страница 2: ...7 3 2 1 Environmental Conditions 7 3 2 2 Mounting Options 8 3 2 3 Removing the Baseplate 8 3 2 4 Using the TTC001 Controller on the KCH Series Hub 9 3 3 Electrical Installation 10 3 3 1 Rear Panel Con...
Страница 3: ...ing 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 Tut...
Страница 4: ...elected via two push buttons and a knob The TTC001 is designed to be completely compatible with Thorlabs T Cube product series The unit can be controlled via the panel buttons or from a PC via the a U...
Страница 5: ...l temperatures up to 40 C provided that a free air circulation through the ventilation slots at the rear and at both sides of the unit is maintained USB connectivity provides easy Plug and Play PC con...
Страница 6: ...oller Hub is all that is required for PC control The Controller Hub also provides power distribution for the K Cubes requiring only a single power connection 1 4 Kinesis Software Overview 1 4 1 Introd...
Страница 7: ...ols are often referred to as client applications A Net Co ntrol is a l anguage independent software component Consequently the controls can be i ncorporated into a wide range of softwa re development...
Страница 8: ...dbook for the associated controller Fig 1 2 System Architecture Diagram Refer to the main Kinesis Software online help file for a compl ete programmers guide This is available either by pressing the F...
Страница 9: ...sk of Electrical Shock Given when there is a risk of injury from electrical shock Warning Given when there is a risk of injury to users Caution Given when there is a risk of damage to the product Note...
Страница 10: ...lication consists only of local operation via the T Cube front face proceed to Section 3 6 When operating via a PC direct user interaction with the NanoTrak controller is accomplished through intuitiv...
Страница 11: ...ained in the handbook available at www thorlabs com 3 2 3 Removing the Baseplate The baseplate must be removed before the rubber feet supplied can be fitted or the unit is connected to the USB control...
Страница 12: ...re that all power is disconnected from the hub 2 Remove the plastic cover from the relevent connector on the KCH hub 3 Undo the plastic securing clips on each side of the hub at the position to be fit...
Страница 13: ...put of the controller When used to adjust the set temperature the maximum tuning range for the analog control input TUNE IN is detailed in Section 4 3 9 When directly controlling the current output th...
Страница 14: ...e of 200 k measurement current is 10 A In most cases a 10k thermistor will be used In this case the 20K range may be selected but this will limit the actual temperature range to approximately 15 C see...
Страница 15: ...menu using the Control Knob and Enter button 6 Press Mode to switch the display to the Monitor Mode The display will be flashing and will show the current set temperature 7 Select a temperature setti...
Страница 16: ...ing The unit must be co nnected only to a DC supply as detailed in Section 3 4 Connection to a supply of a different rating may cause damage to the unit and could result in injury to the operator Caut...
Страница 17: ...e 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 Thor...
Страница 18: ...display on the front panel of the associated controller flashes This is u seful in multi channel systems fo r identifying which channel is associated with which GUI 5 Click the jog buttons on the GUI...
Страница 19: ...adjust parameter settings MODE Button Toggles between the Setup menu see Section 4 3 a nd the Monitor mode ENTER Button In Monitor mode used to enable or disable the TEC element or to select a new des...
Страница 20: ...difference between the actual temperature and the set temperature The displayed parameter is selected in the Setup Menu see Section 4 3 2 When the TEC current is enabled pressing the Enter button disa...
Страница 21: ...ects the type of sensor connected Select Ad590 when using a temperature sensor Select either tH20 or tH200 when using a thermistor See Section 4 3 3 for more details Cur L Selects the maximum current...
Страница 22: ...k If a temperature sensor is connected then this value will be displayed in F or C depending on the units parameter setting see below Curr when selected the amount of current be ing supplied by the TE...
Страница 23: ...either A TH20 or TH200 thermistor Press the Mode button to enter the Setup Menu Scroll using the OUTPUT Knob to select the SEnSr menu item Press the ENTER button to enter the Sensor menu Use the OUTP...
Страница 24: ...aximum TEC current of 1 A The TEC current limit can be set through the Cur L menu Press the Mode button to enter the Setup Menu Scroll using the OUTPUT Knob to select the Cur L menu item Press the ENT...
Страница 25: ...increasing this value also in creases the ampl itude and number of overshoots and could make the system unstable if adjusted too high The Integral offset control IGAIn minimizes any offset from the se...
Страница 26: ...n until the temperature becomes stable after only 1 or 2 overshoots 7 Once the PGAIn and DGAIn values have been adjusted watch the display for a few minutes with the TEC current enabled If the actual...
Страница 27: ...ult values that allow it to be used with ThorLab s mounts LM14S2 LDM56 LDM90 and LDM21 without the need for any adjustments Use the OUTPUT Knob to select Pid L and press the ENTER button Use the OUTPU...
Страница 28: ...al source to adjust the set temperature scroll using the OUTPUT Knob to select the PId menu item then press the ENTER button The maximum tuning range for the analog control input TUNE IN is as follows...
Страница 29: ...An in menu select the type of Analog Input control you desire Pid for adjusting the set temperature and Curr for directly controlling the current see Section 4 3 9 4 Press the Mode button to switch b...
Страница 30: ...item diSP is shown 4 Turn the OUTPUT Knob until SEnSr is displayed 5 Press the Enter bu tton then turn the OUTPUT knob to select the correct sensor Note Select Ad59 0 for both AD590 and AD592 6 Press...
Страница 31: ...the display will be flashing the set temperature value when the TEC current is disabled When enabled the actual value will be displayed continuously 19 Press Enter to enable and disable the TEC curren...
Страница 32: ...basic operations can be initiated This tutorial shows how the Kinesis application provides all of the functionality necessary to operate the hardware Power up the hardware and wait until the TTC001 h...
Страница 33: ...ettings panel then select the Advanced tab as shown below Fig 5 2 TTC001 TEC Controller Settings Panel 4 In the Sensor Type field select the appropriate temperature sen sor for your application 5 In t...
Страница 34: ...ed the set point temperature is displayed in C and can be set between 5 and 50 C If a thermistor sensor is selected the set point is displayed in kW For a 20 kW sensor the range is 0 to 20 kW for a 20...
Страница 35: ...panel as follows AD59X IC Type 20kOhm Thermistor 200kOhm Thermistor TSet Jog Step the maximum current limit of the laser source Due to individual variations between laser diodes this value will diffe...
Страница 36: ...ture value Temperature difference The display shows the difference between the actual temperature TAct and the set point temperature TSet Current The display shows the current in Amps sourced into the...
Страница 37: ...e Control Loop parameters can be used to fine tune the behaviour of the fee dback loop to cha nges in the output temperature and these parameters need to b e adjusted to su it the different types sen...
Страница 38: ...he 9 pin plug TEC DRIVER of the Laser Diode Mount using the provided shielded cable CAB420 15 With other equipment connect the TEC element and the temperature sensor as detailed in Fig A 1 below Fig A...
Страница 39: ...if the equipment is operated with the covers removed Only personnel authorized by Thorlabs Ltd and trained in the maintenance of this eq uipment should remove its covers or attempt any repairs or adj...
Страница 40: ...mistor 20 k 100 Thermistor 200 k 1k Temperature Stability 24 hrs AD592 0 5 C Thermistor 20 k 5 Thermistor 200 k 50 TEC Output Control Range of the TEC Current 1 A to 1 A Measurement Resolution TEC Cur...
Страница 41: ...2017 Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts Page 38 General Data Warm Up Time for maximum accuracy 10 mins Housing Dimensions W x D x H 60 x 60 x 47 mm 2 4 x 2 4 x 1 8 Weight 160g 5 5 oz Param...
Страница 42: ...tor TH10K Shielded cable to connect the temperature controller to a Thorlabs Laser Diode Mount CAB420 15 3 Channel K Cube Controller Hub with Power Supply KCH301 6 Channel K Cube Controller Hub with P...
Страница 43: ...ent has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device persuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful int...
Страница 44: ...abs for more information Waste treatment is your own responsibility End of life units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery Do not dispose of the unit in a...
Страница 45: ...www thorlabs com...