THORLABS ITC8000 User Manual

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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
Pin
Connector
TEC Element
7
TEC Element +
8
TEC Element - (GND)
Temperature Sensor
14
Thermistor - (GND)
15
Thermistor +
13
AD590 -
6
AD590 +
Laser Diode
10
LD cathode (with polarity AG)
11
LD anode (with polarity CG)
3
LD ground
Monitor Diode
4
Monitor (photo) diode anode (or cathode with bias)
2
Monitor (photo) diode ground
Laser Voltage Measurement Input
9
ULD- (cathode)
12
ULD+ (anode)
Interlock; Status Display
1
Output Interlock; Status LED - Anode
5
Interlock return pin; Status LED - Cathode (GND)

THORLABS ITC8000 Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	ITC8000
Category	Temperature Controller
Language	English