Vue-TEC Temperature Control System
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The VueMetrix Tuning Wizard will solve your temperature control problems with a few mouse clicks. Never again spend frustrating hours tuning a P-I-D temperature controller.
Integrated with the VueMetrix TEC controller, the wizard will analyze your system and effortlessly produce the correct solution.
The Vue-TEC Developer's Kit contains everything you need to get started.
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More information
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The VueMetrix Temperature controller is a bi-directional, high frequency, high efficiency switch mode power converter with filter. It provides smooth DC power for maximum drive efficiency to a Peltier-effect thermoelectric cooler (TEC).
WinVue, VueMetrix's advanced Windows interface program, virtually eliminates the tedious first-time setup process typically required with a temperature controller. No potentiometers to adjust. No guessing at PID constants. The servo tuning wizard empirically characterizes your thermal load and performs a numerical analysis procedure to optimize the temperature control coefficients. In only a few minutes the controller can be properly configured for your load.
The VueMetrix temperature controller has a unique feature known as passthrough. When it receives a serial command beginning with the '!' character, it treats the subsequent characters as a command to be relayed to a second instrument connected to its auxiliary serial port. Replies from the second instrument are relayed back to the host. This concept effectively augments the controller's command set by a second one, allowing two controllers to function as a single unit. If the second unit is a VueMetrix laser diode controller the TEC controller will automatically interface to it, allowing one copy of WinVue to communicate seamlessly with both units.
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Main TEC Control
- Turn on and off the servo
- Set desired operating temperature
- Reports measured temperature
- Reports the TEC's output voltage and current
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Temperature servo tuning wizard
- The wizard will analyze your thermal system and effortlessly produce the correct servo parameters
- Digital chart recorder function for visualizing long term performance
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User System Settable Parameters
- Limit maximum permissible output voltage
- Manual drive level control
- Manual servo constant adjustment
- Settable servo lock range to prevent nuisance faults
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Specifications |
Input power |
Input voltage max |
24 VDC |
Input Voltage Min |
15 volts |
Output Voltage |
±20 volts when input is 24 volts |
Output current max |
±10 amp |
Efficiency @20 volts |
>90% |
Other I/O |
Fan power output |
12 volts @ 1.0 amp |
Thermistor input |
NTC 10Kohm@25°C |
Typical performance parameters |
Temperature resolution |
±0.01 °C typical |
Temperature stability |
±60 ppm of full scale at 25°C |
Computer Interface specification |
USB 2.0 |
TEC I/O |
RS232 |
TEC I/O |
Second RS232 |
Passthrough to a second controller |
Mechanical |
Packaged |
2.7"x7.5"x1" |
PCB |
2.5"x7"x 0.8" |
VueMetrix endeavors continually to improve product performance. Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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