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slice:qt [2019/05/17 19:59] – [Interface Connections] Michael Radunsky | slice:qt [2019/12/04 20:04] – [Proper Usage] Michael Radunsky | ||
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* AC power cord with appropriate wall plug for you location (if known) | * AC power cord with appropriate wall plug for you location (if known) | ||
* Four single-ended 6-ft control cables((More cables may be purchased separately; order p/n 50-00005)) | * Four single-ended 6-ft control cables((More cables may be purchased separately; order p/n 50-00005)) | ||
+ | * Final Test Documentation | ||
===== Absolute Maximum Ratings and Power Input ===== | ===== Absolute Maximum Ratings and Power Input ===== | ||
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===== Proper Usage ===== | ===== Proper Usage ===== | ||
| {{ : | | {{ : | ||
+ | |:::| Successful implementation of the SLICE-QTC depends critically on the design of the whole system: controller, transducer, plant, and sensor. | | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Tips for Successful Temperature Regulation ==== | ||
+ | - The transducer, plant, and sensor must all be in good thermal contact. Use thermal paste or epoxy to avoid air gaps between a TEC or heater and the body of the plant as well as to secure the thermistor to the plant. | ||
+ | - Know the electrical limits of of your transducer and set the limits of the SLICE-QTC accordingly. | ||
+ | - Maintain proper shielding of the control cable, but avoid ground loops between the SLICE-QTC and the plant. | ||
===== List of Symbols ===== | ===== List of Symbols ===== | ||
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| **Parameter** | | **Parameter** | ||
| Channels | | Channels | ||
- | | Loop FIlter | + | | Loop Filter |
| Control Range((Lower precision may be realized above 50°C. Consider using a thermistor with 10 kΩ at higher temperature than nominal.)) | | Control Range((Lower precision may be realized above 50°C. Consider using a thermistor with 10 kΩ at higher temperature than nominal.)) | ||
| Compatible Transducer | | Compatible Transducer | ||
| Compatible Sensor | | Compatible Sensor | ||
| Temperature Stability | | Temperature Stability | ||
- | | Precision | + | | Precision |
- | | Control Capacity | + | | Control Capacity |
- | | Current Capacity | + | | Current Capacity |
| Compliance Voltage | | Compliance Voltage | ||
| **Input & Output** | | **Input & Output** | ||
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| Connections | | Connections | ||
</ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Extendable Legs ==== | ||
+ | The SLICE-QTC has four extendable legs (<imgref belly> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP half column>< | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | <WRAP half column>< | ||
===== Front Panel ===== | ===== Front Panel ===== | ||
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In most instances, there are two methods for entering parameter values: the physical rotary knobs on the front panel and the pop-up keypad on the touch screen. | In most instances, there are two methods for entering parameter values: the physical rotary knobs on the front panel and the pop-up keypad on the touch screen. | ||
=== Rotary Knobs === | === Rotary Knobs === | ||
- | If you touch an editable field for a brief moment, a cursor will appear under one of the digits of the parameter value. | + | If you touch an editable field for a brief moment, a cursor will appear under one of the digits of the parameter value. |
== Keypad == | == Keypad == | ||
If you touch and hold an editable field such as the set point temperature, | If you touch and hold an editable field such as the set point temperature, | ||
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To set the temperature set point from the home screen, touch the Setpoint window for the desired channel (circled in red for CH 1 in <imgref home_Tset1> | To set the temperature set point from the home screen, touch the Setpoint window for the desired channel (circled in red for CH 1 in <imgref home_Tset1> | ||
- | A short touch will highlight the Setpoint window in yellow (<imgref home_Tset2> | + | A short touch will highlight the Setpoint window in yellow (<imgref home_Tset2> |
< | < | ||
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Change the input impedance of the two front-panel input ports. | Change the input impedance of the two front-panel input ports. | ||
- | === Firmware | + | === SLICE-QT |
Current firmware versions are reported here. | Current firmware versions are reported here. | ||
- | <WRAP center round box 60%>< | + | <WRAP center round box 60%>< |
| Firmware | Version Level | Release Date | | | Firmware | Version Level | Release Date | | ||
| System Controller| 1.24| 23 May 2019| | | System Controller| 1.24| 23 May 2019| | ||
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It is possible to control the SLICE-QTC from a Windows< | It is possible to control the SLICE-QTC from a Windows< | ||
- | - Download and store the latest GUI executable from the FTP site (Request | + | - Download and store the latest GUI executable from [[ https:// |
- Connect the SLICE-QTC to the PC using a USB type B cable. | - Connect the SLICE-QTC to the PC using a USB type B cable. | ||
- Turn on the SLICE-QTC. | - Turn on the SLICE-QTC. |
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