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ITC8000
4 External Connections ITC8xxxDS15
The ITC8000DS15 Combined Controllers come with a single output connector that accommodates
the external connections for both the laser current and the temperature controllers. The functionality
is the same, except for the TEC controller status LED. Therefore, in this section are stated the
external connections of the common 15 pin output connector with respect to the different pin
assignment.
Pin Assignment of the Common LD/TEC Output Connector
Female 15 pin D-SUB Connector
LD cathode (with polarity AG)
LD anode (with polarity CG)
Monitor (photo) diode anode (or cathode with bias)
Monitor (photo) diode ground
Laser Voltage Measurement Input
Interlock; Status Display
Output Interlock; Status LED - Anode
Interlock return pin; Status LED - Cathode (GND)