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5.4 Troubleshooting
In case that your TED4015 shows malfunction, please check the following items:
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Unit does not work at all (nothing is shown on the display at the front):
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Is the TED4015 connected to the mains properly?
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Is the TED4015 turned on?
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Check the fuses on the rear panel (see section
). If blown,
please replace the fuses by the correct type.
·
Check via SCPI interface if the unit works (see section
). If you can
connect to the unit properly, please check display settings via remote control (brightness
and contrast).
Ø
The display works, but you don't get the desired operation temperature, current or
power:
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Are the corresponding hardware limits set correctly? Please refer to section
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Is the TEC setup connected correctly to the
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Is the interlock circuit close? Please refer to section
Connecting Interlock and TEC ON
·
Please check all cables and the TEC polarity. Please refer to section
·
Is a temperature sensor been connected properly, and has the sensor type been selected
correctly? Check the corresponding connections and polarities of the temperature sensor
(please refer to chapter
Connecting a temperature sensor
). Check the temperature sensor
settings (please refer to chapter
)
Ø
The temperature in constant temperature mode is oscillating.
·
Please check the PID settings in section
If you don't find the error source with the help of the troubleshooting list, please contact the
Thorlabs (see
before sending the unit to Thorlabs for checkup
and repair.
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Please check the error messages before calling.
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For information about the installed firmware, please check the current firmware versions
on the Information screen before calling:.