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ice:quadtemp [2014/07/03 18:05] – [I/O (OEM Only)] jtshugrueice:quadtemp [2021/08/26 15:26] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ===== Description ===== ===== Description =====
  
-The Quad Temperature Controller Board (ICE-QT1) provides 4 independent PID temperature servo loops capable of sub-mK stability(( Sub-mK stability requires a proper thermal design and proper tuning of the temperature controller to the thermal plant. If you did not purchase the Laser Controller with a Laser Diode, please read the section on tuning the temperature controller.))Each channel can drive either a single TEC (bipolar current output) or resistive heater (unipolar current output) and read a single 10k thermistor. +The Quad Temperature Controller Board (ICE-QT1) provides 4 independent PID temperature servo loops capable of sub-mK stability.((The ICE-QT1 has non-adjustable poles.  They have been set appropriately for Vescent D2-100 DBR lasers and for Photodigm Mercury lasers. /* Sub-mK stability requires a proper thermal design and proper tuning of the temperature controller to the thermal plant. If you did not purchase the Laser Controller with a Laser Diode, please read the section on tuning the temperature controller. */)) Each channel can drive either a single TEC (bipolar current output) or resistive heater (unipolar current output) and read a single 10k thermistor. 
 ===== Absolute Maximum Ratings ===== ===== Absolute Maximum Ratings =====
 Note: All modules designed to be operated in laboratory environment Note: All modules designed to be operated in laboratory environment
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 +<imgcaption PCBDimensions|Component and connector positions on PCB.>{{ :ice:vpn00318_dimensions.jpg |}}</imgcaption>
  
-**Laser Temp Output **+**Temperature Control Output Connections**
  
-The ICE-QT1 has two 12-pin 1.00mm pitch flat flex connectors (FCI SFW12R-1STE1LF) that each carry the signals for two channels of temperature control.  The left-most connector carries signals for channels 1 & 2 while the right-most connector carries signals for channels 3 & 4. The pin diagram for the left-most flat flex connector is shown below and the right-most connector has the same pin definition for channels 3 & 4.  Rth and Rth_Rtn are the two ends of a 10k thermistor.+The ICE-QT1 has two 12-pin 1.00mm pitch flat flex connectors ([[http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SFW12R-1STE1LF/609-1900-1-ND/1003179|FCI SFW12R-1STE1LF]]shown on the right side of <imgref PCBDimensions> that each carry the signals for two channels of temperature control.  The left-most connector carries signals for channels 1 & 2 while the right-most connector carries signals for channels 3 & 4. The pin diagram for the top flat flex connector (J2) is shown below and the bottom connector (J5) has the same pin definition for channels 3 & 4. Pin 1 is defined the same as noted in the datasheet for the [[http://portal.fciconnect.com/Comergent//fci/drawing/sfw12lf.pdf|SFW12R FFC connector]] and shown below in <imgref FFCpindef>Rth and Rth_Rtn are the two ends of a 10k thermistor. The polarity for the TEC connections uses the assumption that current is flowing from the positive terminal to the negative, the TEC is heating. 
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 +<imgcaption FFCpindef|Flat flex connector pin definition (pin 1 highlighted in yellow).>{{ :ice:sfw12r-1ste1lf_pin_diagram.jpg |}}</imgcaption>
  
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 +The flat flex jumper cables used to connect to the FFC connectors should be 1.00mm pitch with 12 conductors. Another FFC connector must be used on the other side to break out the connections for OEM use. It should be noted that when connecting to the other side of the FFC, all the pin definitions will be reversed (i.e. pin 1 on one side will be pin 12 on the other). 
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 +Generally with flat flex jumper cables, the cables can be folded but the bend radius should not be less that 2mm. The clearance in front of the pcb FFC connectors must be at least 0.25 inches to allow the flat flex cable to exit and bend. The distance between the FFC connector and the first bend of the flat flex cable is determined by the length of the stiffener (or backing) on the flat flex cable.
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 ===== Quick Start Commands Guide ===== ===== Quick Start Commands Guide =====
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