Features:
- Combintation Current and Temperatur Control Modules
- User-Friendly Controls
- Built-in Laser Diode Protection Feature
- Set the Temperature Control Loop
The ThorLabs ITC8000 Series is a space-saving "combi" module that incorporates in one module a laser current controller and a TEC
temperature controller. Three combi models are factory available.
These modules offer laser drive current ranges of 0 to
+/-200mA, 0 to +/-500mA, and 0 to +/-1A. All three models
incorporate a TEC controller that provides up to +/- 2A/16W.
Each combi module comes in two versions, either with a 9-pin
connector for laser current output and a 15-pin connector for
TEC current output (series ITC8000) or with a common 15-pin
connector for both laser and TEC current output (series
ITC8000DS15).
All of the ITC8000 modules offer the same exceptional
performance as our separate laser controller, and temperature
controller modules. All laser diode, and photodiode pin
configurations are supported.
This system can easily be configured for controlling eight (8)
butterfly lasers. Populate our PRO8000 chassis
with eight (8) ITC8000 modules and connect it to our LAB8000
8-channel butterfly laser mount with our shielded cables
(CAB450). Simply secure the lasers in the ZIF mounts and the
system is ready to operate.
The LAB8000 8-channel laser diode mount is ideally suited
to control 8 butterfly lasers in a 19" rack. The convenient slide-out drawer design allows easy access to the laser sockets.
The "combi" controller modules of the ITC8000 series all
feature exceptionally low laser current noise (from 2µA to 10µA
depending on the mode), and exceptional
temperature stability of better than 0.002°C, when an AD590
temperature sensor is used. The ITC8000 series offers the
same great performance independent of the mode of operation - constant current (CC), or constant power (CP).
After installing a new module into the PRO8000 chassis, the
modules can be configured via the front panel softkey controls
or via one of the remote computer interfaces. The softkey-keys
on the PRO8000 are used to scroll through the slot locations to
access all the module settings. Alternatively, the IEEE-488.2
interface also provides convenient access to the controller
settings. Once set, all the settings are retained in memory and
automatically recalled upon powering up the mainframe.
The ITC8000 series modules incorporate proven laser
protection features to safeguard sensitive laser diodes. Besides
common protection functions, such as current limits, laser
current soft start, and interrupt protection, an advanced circuit
design ensures that AC power-line transients or power outage,
as well as RF pickup cannot effect the laser diode.
Additionally, a temperature window can be set that will shut the
laser down in the event the high or low thresholds if the
window are exceeded.
The PRO8000 meets the international requirements regarding
laser protection (e.g. CDRH US21 CFR 1040.10). All modules
include a key-operated power switch, an interlock, and a delay
of the output current, plus many additional features.
The display of the laser power can easily be calibrated with
respect to the laser's monitor-photodiode current to provide a
read out directly in milliwatts. This is accomplished by adjusting
the "CALPD" calibration constant that is accessed via the front
panel softkeys or the computer interface, please note an
optical power meter is required.
The P- (gain), D- and I- settings of the PID control loop can
each be set independently to optimize the temperature
response of the system to different thermal loads.
The ITC8102DS15 Thorlabs LD and TEC Controller may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
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