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- | ======SLICE-QT Four-Channel Temperature Controller Quick Start Guide ====== | + | ======SLICE-QTC Four-Channel Temperature Controller Quick Start Guide ====== |
- | Model No. SLICE-QT | + | Model No. SLICE-QT |
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Document Last Updated on ~~LASTMOD~~ | Document Last Updated on ~~LASTMOD~~ | ||
- | Please read [[: | + | Please read [[: |
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+ | ====Links==== | ||
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+ | Click here for the [[slice: | ||
+ | Click here for the [[slice: | ||
+ | Click here for the [[slice: | ||
+ | Click here for the [[https:// | ||
+ | Click here for the [[https:// | ||
+ | Click here for the [[https:// | ||
+ | Contact [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]] for questions and corrections, | ||
- | [[slice: | ||
- | [[https:// | ||
=====Description===== | =====Description===== | ||
- | The SLICE-QT is a high-precision temperature controller (see <imgref qt_prod_shot> | + | The SLICE-QTC is a high-precision temperature controller (see <imgref qt_prod_shot> |
- | < | + | < |
=====Purchase Includes===== | =====Purchase Includes===== | ||
- | * SLICE-QT Temperature Control Unit | + | * SLICE-QTC Temperature Control Unit |
* 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)) | * Four single-ended 6-ft control cables((More cables may be purchased separately)) | ||
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===== Getting Started ===== | ===== Getting Started ===== | ||
- | * When presented with a given view, it is possible to select the functionality or change the values in any field bordered in <color black/ | + | When presented with a given view, it is possible to select the functionality or change the values in any field bordered in <color black/ |
- | - Using <tabref pinout>, make connections from the SLICE-QT to your thermal plant via the cables supplied by Vescent. | + | - Using <tabref pinout>, make connections from the SLICE-QTC to your thermal plant via the cables supplied by Vescent. |
- | - Use the supplied AC power cord to provide power to the SLICE-QT. The power converter inside the unit will accept any line voltage within the range in <tabref v_rng> | + | - Use the supplied AC power cord to provide power to the SLICE-QTC. The power converter inside the unit will accept any line voltage within the range in <tabref v_rng> |
- | - Turn on the SLICE-QT with the power switch on the back of the unit located on the power entry module. | + | - Turn on the SLICE-QTC with the power switch on the back of the unit located on the power entry module. |
- | - Touch a Channel Label icon to enter the Channel | + | - From the Home screen, touch the CH icon for the channel to be used to go to the Channel |
- | - Touch the Setpoint Temperature Icon to enter in the desired | + | - Touch Settings > Load Limits |
+ | - Set the Current and Power limits for you transducer. | ||
+ | - Touch the Return icon. | ||
+ | - Touch Settings > Plant | ||
+ | - Enter in the parameters for your thermistor.\\ Note: Enter EITHER Beta, Reference Temperature, | ||
+ | - Select the Transducer Type: either TEC/Bipolar or Heater/ | ||
+ | - When choosing TEC/ | ||
+ | - Return to the CH Detail screen by touching the accept icon. | ||
- Touch Settings > Limits | - Touch Settings > Limits | ||
- Set the absolute minimum and absolute maximum temperature allowed for your plant. | - Set the absolute minimum and absolute maximum temperature allowed for your plant. | ||
- Set the lock range. | - Set the lock range. | ||
+ | - Return to the CH Detail screen by touching the accept icon. | ||
+ | - Touch the Setpoint Temperature button to enter the desired set point temperature. | ||
- Touch Settings > PID | - Touch Settings > PID | ||
- Set the PID parameters for your plant | - Set the PID parameters for your plant | ||
- | - Touch each window to set the given parameter | + | - Touch each window to set the given parameter. |
- | - We recommend the Ziegler-Nichols method of setting your PID parameters((A usable discussion of the Ziegler-Nichols method can be found here: http://faculty.mercer.edu/jenkins_he/documents/TuningforPIDControllers.pdf)) | + | [[https:// |
- Touch the OFF icon to engage the temperature servo | - Touch the OFF icon to engage the temperature servo | ||
- Monitor on the performance screen to ensure system settles | - Monitor on the performance screen to ensure system settles | ||
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+ | | {{ : | ||
+ | | {{ : | ||
<WRAP center round box 60%>< | <WRAP center round box 60%>< | ||
- | | **Connector\\ Pin Number** | + | | **Connector\\ Pin Number** |
- | | 1 | Red | + | | 1 | Red |
- | | 2 | Black | + | | 2 | Black |
- | | 3 | White | + | | 3 | White |
- | | 4 | Blue | Thermistor- | + | | 4 | Blue | Thermistor- |
- | | Metal Sleeve | + | | Metal Sleeve |
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- | You may purchase more cables separately from Vescent Photonics. | + | You may purchase more cables separately from Vescent Photonics. |
- | The SLICE-QT will accept input line voltages within the ranges in <tabref v_rng>. | + | The SLICE-QTC will accept input line voltages within the ranges in <tabref v_rng>. |
<WRAP center round box 60%>< | <WRAP center round box 60%>< | ||
| **Parameter** | | **Parameter** | ||
- | | Input Line Voltage | + | | Input Line Voltage |
| Frequency | | Frequency | ||
| Phase | 1 | phase | | | Phase | 1 | phase | | ||
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===== Front Panel ===== | ===== Front Panel ===== | ||
- | ===== Rear Panel ===== | ||
+ | The front panel can be seen in <imgref front> | ||
+ | - Parameter input adjustment knobs | ||
+ | - Control signal inputs | ||
+ | - Signal monitor outputs | ||
+ | - Touch screen with view of CH 2 Details screen | ||
+ | - <color hsl(213, 80%, 60%)> | ||
+ | - <color black/ | ||
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+ | < | ||
+ | ===== Rear Panel ===== | ||
+ | The rear panel can be seen in <imgref back> | ||
+ | - Main On/Off power switch | ||
+ | - AC line power in((See <tabref v_rng> for acceptable input ranges)) | ||
+ | - Output trigger (BNC) | ||
+ | - Input trigger (BNC) | ||
+ | - USB port (Type B) | ||
+ | - Connections to thermal plants(([[https:// | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | Contact [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]] for questions and corrections, |
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