PTCxK-CH Series TEC Temperature Controllers

AMS item number: SW10832

Output Current TEC ±2.5, ±5, ±10 A; Chassis Mount; Supply Voltage 5-30 VDC; USB Communication... more

Product information "PTCxK-CH Series TEC Temperature Controllers"

Output Current TEC ±2.5, ±5, ±10 A; Chassis Mount; Supply Voltage 5-30 VDC; USB Communication Interface Optional; Temperature Stability 0.0012°C

Wavelength Electronics’ PTCxK-CH series of module type chassis mount TEC temperature controllers delivers the precision performance and long-term reliability you expect from a Wavelength Electronics temperature controller.

The CE certified PTCxK-CH drivers are available in five different models with output currents ranging from 2.5 to 10 A (or 20 A for PTC10K-CH combined with PTC10K-SL), so you can choose the one that best suits your application

The PTCxK-CH series drivers operate from a single power supply between 4.5 V and 30 V. The linear bipolar controller drives a Peltier thermoelectric cooler or a resistive heater, and the chassis-mount package integrates easily into OEM applications. PTCxK-CH drivers interface with a variety of temperature sensors, and the bias current is adjustable in order to maximize controller sensitivity and stability for your application.

The compact chassis-mount design simplifies heat sinking and requires minimal space. PTCxK-CH controllers are quick to configure for your prototype project, and there are no surprises when it’s time to integrate the controller into the final design.

Remote computer control is available using the USBKIT, which also allows graphing and datalogging. When controlling laser diode temperature, the LDMOUNT-5A, a 14-pin butterfly laser diode mount with integrated heat sinking, is available for simple connections between the PTCxK-CH and the laser.

If you are using a quantum cascade laser or need low noise performance with a laser diode, Wavelength Electronics offers the PTCxK-CH nested in the QCL OEM drivers. For more information download the QCLxPTCx series data sheet.

An on-board trimpot is used to set the output current limit to prevent over-driving the TEC and helps protect your load from thermal runaway situations. Proportional gain is easily adjusted with an on-board trimpot. Low temperature coefficient design remains stable across a wide range of ambient conditions.

When used with Wavelength’s laser drivers, such as the PLD Series, these TEC temperature controllers provide stable and reliable performance that sets your system apart from your competitors’ and keeps your customers satisfied. Download the datasheet to view a more detailed specification chart, and then get in touch with AMS Technologies’ sales engineers so we can help you choose the right TEC driver for your application.

Free, effective and responsive technical support is available to simplify integration of Wavelength products into your OEM design. Standard products can be easily modified to meet your application requirements. Get in touch with the AMS Technologies laser diode driver experts to discuss your customized solution!

Key Features:

Module Type, Benchtop or Chassis Mounting
Small Package Size: 76 x 81 x 28 mm
Drive up to ±10 A of TEC or RH Current
Master/Booster Mode with up to 20 A (PTC10K-CH plus PTC10K-SL Includes Cabling to Master, Independent Current Limit)
+5 V to +30 V Single Supply Operation
Maximum Power Dissipation: 60 W
Compatible With Multiple Sensors
Linear Stability: 0.0012 °C
Can Operate With Unipolar Current for Resistive Heaters
PI Control with "Smart Integrator" Minimizes Overshoot and Time to Temperature
Selectable and Adjustable Sensor Bias Current Optimizes Sensor Feedback Voltage
Adjustable Current Limit
Remote Enable Input
Failsafe Setpoint Default for D/A
Heat and Cool Current Limits

Applications: Particle and Droplet Measurement; Manufacturing Machine Vision Systems; Biomolecular Interaction Analysis; Other