Wavelength Electronics WTC3243 Datasheet And Operating Manual
Below you will find brief information for WTC3243, WTC3243HB, WTC3293. The WTC3243 is a compact analog PI control loop, designed for precise thermoelectric temperature control. It supports thermistors, RTDs and IC sensors, and delivers up to ±2.2A of drive current. Independent heat and cool current limits protect thermoelectric coolers. The WTC3293 Evaluation Board helps integrate the controller quickly, and sensors can be optimized thanks to the adjustable trimpots for current limits, proportional gain and integrator time constant.
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DATASHEET AND OPERATING GUIDE WTC3243 & WTC3293 Ultrastable TEC Controller & Evaluation Board FEATURES AND BENEFITS • • • • • • • • • • WTC3243 WTC3293 Linear PI Control Stability of 0.0009°C Heat and Cool Current Limits Adjustable Sensor Bias Current Drive ±2.2 A of TEC or Resistive Heater Current Small Size of 1.3” X 1.28” X 0.313” Supports Thermistors, RTDs, and IC Sensors Single Supply Operation: +5 V to +30 V 14-pin DIP PCB Mount Monitor Actual Temperature Quickly and easily integrated with WTC3293 Evaluation Board PRECISION, STABILITY & VERSATILITY BUILT-IN SAFETY The WTC3243 is a compact, analog PI (Proportional, Integral) control loop circuit optimized for use in ultrastable thermoelectric temperature control applications. It easily handles variable operating conditions with a stability of better than 0.0009ºC. The temperature setpoint is set by a remote voltage signal. It is capable of controlling both thermoelectric and resistive heaters, and only five external resistors are needed to optimize the controller for your specific application. To protect the device, heat and cool limits can be set independently. This safety feature guarantees that your thermoelectric cooler will never be driven beyond your specified limits. CONTENTS PAGE QUICK CONNECT GUIDE WTC3293 EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC PIN DESCRIPTIONS — WTC3243 PIN DESCRIPTIONS — WTC3293 EVAL BOARD ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS — WTC3243 SAFETY & THERMAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — WTC3243 + EVAL DESIGN GUIDE — WTC3243 ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL NOTES TROUBLESHOOTING MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY 2 4 5 6 8 11 12 20 28 32 34 36 The prior revision of the evaluation board was black. Click http://www.teamwavelength.com/downloads/datasheets/wtc3293a.pdf for the datasheet for the WTC3293 revision A. 406-587-4910 www.teamWavelength.com The robust and reliable WTC3243 has been designed into electro-optical systems, airborne instrumentation, spectroscopic monitors, and medical diagnostic equipment. It is particularly well-suited to applications where temperature is scanned across ambient. ORDERING INFORMATION PART NO DESCRIPTION WTC3243 ±2.2 A Temperature Controller WTC3243HB ±2.2 A Li-Ion Battery-Compatible Temperature Controller WTC3293 Evaluation Board for WTC3243 Temperature Controller WEV300 Thermal Management Kit, no fan WEV301 Thermal Management Kit, 5 V fan WEV302 Thermal Management Kit, 12 V fan Pb Compliant The WTC3293 Evaluation Board is available to quickly integrate the WTC3243 into your system and can be optimized for sensor type. Use the adjustable trimpots to configure heat and cool current limits, proportional gain, and integrator time constant. LEADING EDGE APPLICATIONS RoHS Applies to WTC3243 Revisions A - C WTC3243HB Revisions A - C WTC3293 Revision B © August 2015 e WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER QUICK CONNECT GUIDE WTC3243 Temperature Controller Pin Layout WTC3293 Evaluation Board Top view WTC3243 Controller Quick Connect Diagram WTC3243 Test Loads WTC3293 Eval Board Electrical Schematic ! page 2 page 2 page 3 page 3 page 4 TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION OF THE WTC3243 THERMOELECTRIC CONTROLLER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU DETERMINE THAT THE UNIT WILL BE OPERATING WITHIN THE INTERNAL HEAT DISSIPATION SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA). Visit the Wavelength Electronics website for the most accurate, up-to-date, and easy to use SOA calculator: Figure 1 shows the pin layout and descriptions for the WTC3243. IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM THE WHY5640: The position of Pin 1 on the WHY5640 is reversed (or mirrored) relative to the position of Pin 1 on the WTC3243. Figure 2 is the top view of the WTC3293, illustrating the onboard switches, trimpots, and connectors. Figure 3 is the Quick Connect schematic for the WTC3243 using a thermistor temperature sensor. http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/soa/soatc.php Control Electronics Supply Input Voltage Setpoint Limit A Limit B Proportional Gain Resistor Connection +1 Volt Reference Integrator Time Constant Resistor Connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VDD VSET LIMA LIMB P +1V I VS GND OUTB OUTA BIAS S+ SG 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Power Drive Supply Input Ground Thermoelectric Output B Thermoelectric Output A Sensor Bias Current Resistor Connection Sensor Connection & Act T Monitor Sensor Gain Resistor Connection Figure 1. WTC3243 Pin Layout -- Top View Optional Supply Input Input Power Terminal Block WAVELENGTH ELECTRONICS Output Current Enable/Disable Switch WTC3243 Sockets Auxiliary Terminal Block USE WITH WTC3243 Temperature Controller Monitors Terminal Block ONLY Output Terminal Block Figure 2. WTC3293 Evaluation Board Top View © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 2 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER QUICK CONNECT GUIDE, cont’d VDD VSET = Sensor Resistance X Sensor Bias Current OR D/A Bandgap Voltage Reference VDD VSET RLIMA Adjusting Limit Currents 1 14 2 13 3 RLIMB 4 1 5 RP Adjusting PI Control Loop VS WTC3243 Temperature Controller 12 7 1 RBIAS 9 TOP VIEW + VDD 10 6 RI - 11 RT 1 8 NC Actual Temperature Monitor voltage TIE GROUND CONNECTIONS DIRECTLY TO PIN 13 Figure 3. WTC3243 Quick Connect for TEC with Thermistor QUICK CONNECT LEGEND FUNCTION Limits WTC3243 & EVAL BOARD WTC3243 ALONE Adjust LIMA & LIMB Table 6 on page 17 Equation 5 RLIMA & RLIMB Table 9 on page 25 PGAIN Table 5 on page 14 Equation 1 RP Table 11 on page 27 I TERM Table 5 on page 14 Equation 3 RI Table 12 on page 27 Sensor Bias Switch Table 4 on page 13 Figure 8 RBIAS Table 10 on page 26 Equation 6 & Equation 7 Gain Jumper Table 10 on page 26 Figure 9 RG Table 10 on page 26 Equation 8 Control Parameters Bias Current Thermistor (RT) See Thermistor datasheet The same values can more simply be determined using the Circuit Design Calculator, available online at: http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/wtc/default.php. Wavelength recommends using this utility. RECOMMENDED TEST LOAD 7KHUPDO7HVW/RDG For setup and configuration, we recommend using a test load in place of the TEC or resistive heater, connected directly to Pin 11 and Pin 12 on the controller, as shown in Figure 4. 6LPXODWHG7KHUPLVWRU SENSOR+ OUTB R1 RLOAD Recommended test load: • MP9100-1.00-1%. This resistor may need to be attached to a heatsink. We also recommend using a test circuit to simulate a 10 kΩ thermistor. Figure 4 shows a simple adjustment test circuit. © 2015 SENSOR- OUTA RLOAD ȍ5DWHG!: 5 Nȍó:UHVLVWRU Figure 4. Recommended Test Loads www.teamWavelength.com 3 ACT T SET T RSET LIMA LIMB COM FAN+ FAN2.5V REN HVSET COM VDD VDD CU5 0.1UF CU4 0.1uF ENABLE 1N4148 D1 CU3 0.1UF S1 VDD VDD 10.0K R11 TB6 6 5 4 3 2 1 TB3 TB6 3 100K R23 3 2 1.0K R27 1.0K R31 8 7 U4A 1 U3B VDD R26 100K 5 6 5 6 20K R30 U5C VDD LM393AD C7 0.1UF VDD OP747ARU U2 2.5V R32 10.2K R24 10.0K OP747ARU 0.1UF C5 R25 9.76K R14 287 3.3V 4 11 VDD 10 9 U4B 12 13 CCW CW ST3 7 VDD U3D 14 LED GREEN R9 10.0K Q1 3904 7 CW CCW LB2 1.0K R28 OP747ARU 1 U3A VDD 90.9K R15 P Gain: To set a Fixed P Gain Remove R8 and load R54 R54 N/L P1 TP5 R3 LIM B 5k Power Jack T 3 2 P2 R4 P GAIN 200K R53 N/L TP4 CW I2 R8 0.00 10.0K R16 I 7 6 5 R13 0.00 VDD SG S+ BIAS OUTA OUTB GND VS VS 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 R55 N/L I1 TP7 I TERM: To set a Fixed I Term Remove R13 and load R55 I +1V P LIMB LIMA VSET VDD U1 WTC3243 R5 I TERM 200K +1V P LIMB 4 LIMA 3 CW TP6 1 VSET 2 C1 4.7 uF CCW W + VDD 2 1 CCW W R6 10.0K X 1 2 3 PWR GND P1 VDD VS PGND Input Connections TB1 JP2 VSET JUMPER LB1 R19 1.50K R36 10.0K Limit B: To set a Fixed Limit Remove R19 and load R53 5 6 10.0K R7 Q2 3904 R10 10.0K R17 10.0K VDD U5B VDD 10.2K R35 OP747ARU Limit A: To set a Fixed Limit Remove R18 and load R52 CW CCW Q3 PMBT3906 R29 287 VS R2 LIM A 5k R52 N/L OP747ARU LM393AD 1 D2 LM4040 2.5V C4 0.1UF LA1 1.0K R34 8 OP747ARU VDD U3C 0.1UF C6 10 9 Set T: To set a Fixed Set point Voltage Remove R47 & R48 and load R50 & R51 Refer to Datasheet for Equations R18 LA2 1.50K R51 N/L ST2 TP3 TP1 TP2 R33 10.0K R48 0.00 ST4 R1 SET T 5k R47 0.00 R50 N/L ST1 4 11 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 8 4 11 4 11 TB2 2 4 C3 4.7 uF 8 4 2 3 + 4 11 4 www.teamWavelength.com 11 © 2015 1 2 3 VDD x1 x10 JP3 3 Gain 2 1 BIAS + VS JP1 VS+VDD Jumper 1 2 2 3 1 ON 0.00 Output Connection TB4 OUTB OUT B 1 S+ SENSOR+ 2 SSENSOR3 OUTA OUT A 4 1mA 100uA 10uA 2K R22 20K R21 200K R20 S2 Bias Selection SW DIP-3 SMT EXT VSET VDD SGND C2 4.7 uF DAQ FAILSAFE PROTECTION CIRCUIT WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER WTC3293 EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC 4 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER PIN DESCRIPTIONS — WTC3243 Table 1. WTC3243 Temperature Controller Pin Descriptions PIN NAME PIN DESCRIPTION 1 VDD Control Electronics Power Supply Input. Connect a +4.5 V to +30 V power supply to VDD (Pin 1) and GND (Pin 13). NOTE: can be connected to VS (Pin 14). 2 VSET Voltage Setpoint [Setpoint voltage equations are sensor dependent & noted on operating diagrams]. Connect a voltage source between VSET (Pin 2) and GND (Pin 13) to control the temperature setting. 3 LIMA Limit A. A resistor connected between LIMA (Pin 3) and GND (Pin 13) limits the output current drawn off the VS (Pin 14) supply input to OUTA (Pin 11). 4 LIMB Limit B. A resistor connected between LIMB (Pin 4) and GND (Pin 13) limits the output current drawn off the VS (Pin 14) supply input to OUTB (Pin 12). 5 P Proportional Gain Resistor Connection. Connect a resistor between P (Pin 5) and +1V (Pin 6) to configure the Proportional Gain setting. 6 +1V +1 Volt Reference. 7 I Integrator Time Constant Resistor Connection. Connect a resistor between I (Pin 7) and +1V (Pin 6) to configure the Integrator Time Constant setting. 8 SG Sensor Gain Resistor Connection. Connect a resistor between SG (Pin 8) and GND (Pin 13) to adjust the Sensor Gain setting. 9 S+ Sensor Connection. Connect resistive and LM335 type temperature sensors across S+ (Pin 9) and GND (Pin 13). Connect a 10 kΩ resistor across S+ (Pin 9) and GND (Pin 13) when using AD590 type temperature sensors. The negative terminal of the AD590 sensor connects to S+ (Pin 9) and the positive terminal to VDD (Pin 1). AD590 operation requires that VDD be +8 V or greater. 10 BIAS Sensor Bias Current Resistor Connection. Connect a resistor between BIAS (Pin 10) and VDD (Pin 1) to configure the sensor bias current. OUTA Thermoelectric Output A. Connect OUTA (Pin 11) to the negative terminal on your thermoelectric when controlling temperature with Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistors. With NTC sensors the TEC current will flow from OUTA to OUTB (Pin 12) when heating (opposite polarity for PTC sensors). Connect OUTA (Pin 11) to the positive thermoelectric terminal when using Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) RTDs, LM335 type, and AD590 type temperature sensors. 12 OUTB Thermoelectric Output B. Connect OUTB (Pin 12) to the positive terminal on your thermoelectric when controlling temperature with Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistors. With NTC sensors the TEC current will flow from OUTB to OUTA (Pin 11) when cooling (opposite polarity for PTC sensors). Connect OUTB (Pin 12) to the negative thermoelectric terminal when using Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) RTDs, LM335 type, and AD590 type temperature sensors. 13 GND Ground. Connect the power supply ground connections to GND (Pin 13). All ground connections to this pin should be wired separately. VS Power Drive Supply Input. Provides power to the WTC3243 H-Bridge power stage. Supply range input for this pin is +3 to +30 Volts DC. The maximum current drain on this terminal should not exceed 2.2 A. CAUTION: Care should be taken to observe the maximum internal power dissipation limits before applying power to the device. NOTE: can be connected to VDD (Pin 1). 11 14 IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM THE WHY5640: The position of Pin 1 on the WHY5640 is reversed (or mirrored) relative to the position of Pin 1 on the WTC3243. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 5 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER PIN DESCRIPTIONS — WTC3293 EVALUATION BOARD Table 2. WTC3293 Evaluation Board Pin Descriptions SILKSCREEN LABEL NAME P1 Power FUNCTION Optional Supply Input. 2.5 mm jack power connection to VDD. NOTE: Use either Input Supply (P1) or VDD on TB1 but not both. ENABLE ON/OFF Output Current ON/OFF Output Current Enable/ Disable Switch. Turns output current on and off. NOTE: Keep this OFF until the evaluation board is set up entirely. LED lights when ON. P GAIN Trimpot Proportional Gain I TERM Trimpot Integrator Time Constant SET T 12-turn Trimpot Setpoint for temperature LIM A 12-turn Trimpot Current Limit A Adjustment LIM B 12-turn Trimpot Current Limit B Adjustment TP1 Test Point 1 TP2 Test Point 2 TP3 Test Point 3 TP4 Test Point 4 TP5 Test Point 5 P GAIN (measure resistance across TP5 and TP6) TP6 Test Point 6 Reference point for P GAIN and I TERM TP7 Test Point 7 I TERM (measure resistance across TP6 and TP7) Used when eliminating trimpots in setpoint and limit circuits Terminal Block 1 (TB1), Input Power Terminal Block VDD Voltage Supply Power supply input for control electronics. Directly connected to WTC3243 VDD (Pin 1). NOTE: Use either Input Supply (P1) or VDD on TB1 but not both. VS Voltage Supply Power supply input for output stage. Directly connected to WTC3243 VS (Pin 14) PGND Power Ground Directly connected to WTC3243 GND (Pin13) Terminal Block 2 (TB2), Auxiliary Terminal Block FAN + Fan Positive Red wire connection FAN - Fan Ground Black wire connection 2.5 V +2.5 V Reference REN Remote Enable HSET High Voltage Setpoint COM Common Ground Reference voltage for use with external setpoint circuit 0 V = ENABLED Floating or >3 V = DISABLED The onboard switch overrides the external signal. Remote setpoint voltage is not subject to the DAQ Failsafe Protection Circuit Low noise ground reference for control signals Terminal Block 3 (TB3), Monitors Terminal Block ACTT Actual Temperature (Sensor Voltage) SETT Setpoint Voltage Monitor RSET Remote setpoint LIMA Limit A LIMB Limit B COM Common Ground The actual temperature monitor voltage matches the voltage drop across the temperature sensor. Transfer function is 1 V / V. The setpoint temperature monitor voltage matches the setpoint voltage at Pin 2 on the WTC3243. Transfer function 1 V / V. Remote setpoint voltage is subject to DAQ Failsafe Protection Circuit Voltage at Pin 3 on the WTC3243 Voltage at Pin 4 on the WTC3243 Low noise ground reference for monitor signals Terminal Block 4 (TB4), Output Terminal Block OUTB Output B SEN+ Sensor positive Direct connection to WTC3243 S+ (Pin 9) SEN- Sensor negative Direct connection to WTC3243 GND (Pin 13) OUTA Output A Direct connection to WTC3243 OUTA (Pin 11) © 2015 Direct connection to WTC3243 OUTB (Pin 12) www.teamWavelength.com 6 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Table 3. Control and Monitor Transfer Functions FUNCTION WTC3243 WTC3243HB WTC3293 DESCRIPTION RSET to Sensor Voltage 1V/V The controller drives the TEC or heater to make the voltage across the sensor match the RSET voltage. SET T Monitor to VSET 1V/V The setpoint temperature monitor voltage matches the setpoint voltage. ACT T Monitor to Sensor Voltage 1V/V The actual temperature monitor voltage matches the voltage drop across the temperature sensor. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 7 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS — WTC3243 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS SYMBOL WTC3243 WTC3243HB UNIT Supply Voltage 1 VDD +4.5 to +30 +3 to +5.5 Volts DC Voltage on Pin 1 Can be connected to VS Consult SOA Calculator Supply Voltage 2 VS +3 to +30 +3 to +8 Volts DC Voltage on Pin 14 Can be connected to VDD Consult SOA Calculator Power Dissipation PMAX 9 Watts TAMBIENT = +25ºC See SOA Chart -- with fan and heatsink Case Operating Temperature TOPR -40 to +85 ºC Case Storage Temperature TSTG -65 to 150 ºC PARAMETER SYMBOL WTC3243 WTC3243HB UNIT IOUT ±2.0 to ±2.2 ±2.2 Amps NOTE NOTE OUTPUT CURRENT Maximum Output Current Compliance Voltage, OUTA to OUTB VS - 0.1 Volts Full temp. range, IOUT = 100 mA Compliance Voltage, OUTA to OUTB VS - 0.3 Volts Full temp. range, IOUT = 1 A Compliance Voltage, OUTA to OUTB VS - 0.6 Volts Full temp. range, IOUT = 1.5 A Compliance Voltage, OUTA to OUTB VS - 0.9 Volts Full temp. range, IOUT = 2.0 A Compliance Voltage, Resistive Heater VS - 1.0 Volts Full temp. range, IOUT = 2.2 A Short Term Stability (1 hour) 0.0009 ºC OFF ambient temperature TSET = 25ºC using 10 kΩ thermistor (1) Short Term Stability (1 hour) 0.002 ºC ON ambient temperature TSET = 25ºC using 10 kΩ thermistor (1) Long Term Stability (24 hours) 0.002 ºC OFF ambient temperature TSET = 25ºC using 10 kΩ thermistor (1) POWER SUPPLY Power Supply Voltage Quiescent Current Minimum Current Rating VDD = +4.5 to +30 VS = +3 to +30 VDD = +3 to +5.5 VS = +3 to +8 Volts VDD-QUIESCENT = 8 VS-QUIESCENT = 2.5 mA VDD = 1.1 * VDD-QUIESCENT VS = 1.1 *(ITEC + VS-QUIESCENT) Amps TEMPERATURE SENSORS Sensor Compatibility Sensor Input Voltage Range Sensor Input Damage Threshold Thermistors, RTD, IC Sensors GND to VDD - 2 Volts Limited by bias current circuit (2) > VDD + 0.7 or < -0.7 Volts Without the bias current circuit (1) When using resistive heaters, stability can only be consistently achieved when specified temperatures are 10°C or more above ambient. (2) The bias source has a compliance up to VDD - 2 V. In normal operation this limits the sensor voltage range from 0 V to VDD - 2 V. While voltages up to ±5 V outside this range on the VSET pin will not damage the unit, it will not provide proper control under these conditions. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 8 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER PARAMETER SYMBOL WTC3243 WTC3243HB UNIT NOTE VSET Input Impedence VSET 1 MΩ VSET Damage Threshold VSET > VDD + 0.7 or < -0.7 Volts <2 % Rev. B TSET = 25ºC using 10 kΩ thermistor 1 % Include the tolerance of the bias current resistor Heatspreader Temperature Rise +28 to +33 ºC / W TAMBIENT = 25ºC Heatspreader Temperature Rise +18 to +25 ºC / W With WHS302 Heatsink & WTW002 Thermal Washer Heatspreader Temperature Rise +3.1 to +3.9 ºC / W With WHS302 Heatsink, WTW002 Washer, and 3.5 CFM Fan Setpoint vs. Actual T Accuracy BIAS CURRENT Bias Current Accuracy THERMAL FEEDBACK LOOP Proportional Gain PGAIN 1 - 100 A/V Integrator Time Constant ITERM 0.53 - 4.5 Seconds © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 9 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS — WTC3293 + WTC3243 PARAMETER SYMBOL WTC3293 UNIT Power Supply Voltage VDD = +4.5 to +30 VS = +3 to +30 Volts Quiescent Current VDD-QUIESCENT = 8 VS-QUIESCENT = 10.5 mA Fan Current Draw 5 V fan → 150 12 V fan → 100 mA VDD = 1.1 * (VDD-QUIESCENT + fan) VS = 1.1 *(ITEC + VS-QUIESCENT) Amps POWER SUPPLY Minimum Current Rating Enable LED will not turn on when less than 3.5 V BIAS CURRENT Bias Current Selection 10 μA, 100 μA, 1 mA, 10 mA Bias Current Accuracy 1 % 0 - 6.5 Volts RSET < -0.7 or > min(VDD + 0.7, 6.5) Volts 0 - [VDD-2.5] Volts HSET < -0.7 or > VDD + 0.7 Volts SET T MON output voltage range 0 - 6.5 (VSET = X) 0 - 2.5 (VSET = T) Volts X is the external setpoint jumper T is the internal trimpot jumper ACT T MON output voltage range 0 to VDD Volts Limited by bias current circuit (1) Sensor Voltage to ACT T MON Accuracy 0.1 to 1 mV SET T MON to ACT T MON Accuracy 0.1 to 3 (2 typical) mV RSET T (or HSET T) vs. SET T MON Accuracy 0.1 mV EXTERNAL SETPOINT AND MONITORS RSET Voltage Range RSET Damage Threshold HSET Voltage Range HSET Damage Threshold Input Impedance RSET 200 kΩ HSET 1 MΩ PGAIN 1 - 65 A/V RSET low end is affected by the DAQ Failsafe Protection circuit FEEDBACK LOOP Proportional Gain With different resistor, Proportional Gain range can be increased to 100 A / V. Integrator trimpot turned fully clockwise (CW) = longer time constant, lower resistance. Integrator Time Constant ITERM 0.53 - 4.5 Seconds Trimpot turned fully counterclockwise (CCW) = shorter time constant, higher resistance. (1) The bias source has a compliance up to VDD - 2 V. In normal operation this limits the sensor voltage range from 0 V to VDD - 2 V. While voltages up to ±5 V outside this range on the VSET pin will not damage the unit, it will not provide proper control under these conditions. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 10 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER SAFETY INFORMATION & THERMAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS THEORY OF OPERATION The WTC3243 is a linear temperature controller that delivers bidirectional current to Peltier Effect thermoelectric coolers (TEC), or unidirectional current to resistive heaters. SAFE OPERATING AREA — DO NOT EXCEED INTERNAL POWER DISSIPATION LIMITS ! The fundamental operating principle is that the controller adjusts the TEC drive current in order to change the temperature of the sensor that is connected to the thermal load. The goal is to make the voltage across the sensor match TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION OF THE WTC3243 the setpoint voltage, and then keep them equal in spite of THERMOELECTRIC CONTROLLER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU DETERMINE THAT THE UNIT WILL BE OPERATING WITHIN changes to ambient conditions and variations in thermal load. THE INTERNAL HEAT DISSIPATION (SOA). SAFE OPERATING AREA The controller measures the load temperature by driving a current through the temperature sensor and measuring the Visit the Wavelength Electronics website for the most voltage drop across it. It may be useful to remember that you do not directly adjust the setpoint temperature. Rather, you accurate, up-to-date, and easy to use SOA calculator: http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/soa/soatc.php adjust a voltage signal that represents the sensor voltage at the desired temperature setpoint. For more information on Safe Operating Area, see our Application Note AN-LDTC01: The Principle of the Safe While the output is enabled the controller continuously Operating Area. compares the setpoint voltage and the actual sensor voltage. If there is a difference between the two signals the controller adjusts the output current—thereby driving the TEC or heater to change temperature—until the difference is zero. PREVENT DAMAGE FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE Once the actual sensor voltage equals the setpoint voltage, the controller makes minor adjustments to the output Before proceeding, it is critical that you take precautions to current in order to keep the difference at zero. If the ambient prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the driver temperature changes, for example, the controller will adjust and your laser. ESD damage can result from improper the drive current accordingly. handling of sensitive electronics, and is easily preventable The controller includes features that help protect the load with simple precautions. from damage, and also make it more versatile in a wide array Enter the search phrase “ESD Precautions for Handling of applications. These features are explained in detail in Electronics” in an internet search engine to find information Operating Instructions — WTC3243 + EVAL BOARD on page 12. on ESD-safe handling practices. We recommend that you always observe ESD precautions when handing the WTC controller. • Current limit: Independent heating and cooling current limits avoid over-driving and damaging the TEC or heater. • External or Onboard temperature setpoint control: for prototyping and benchtop applications the temperature setpoint can be adjusted with the onboard trimpot on the evaluation board. When the controller is integrated into an automated control system, the temperature setpoint can be adjusted by an external voltage signal. • Local Enable on WTC3293 Evaluation Board: the controller can be configured so that the output is always on whenever power is applied to the unit. • Control loop: the controller employs a smart ProportionalIntegrating control loop to adjust the drive current. The proportional term is user-adjustable, and when properly configured will quickly settle the load to temperature with minimal overshoot and ringing. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 11 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS — WTC3243 + EVAL BOARD WTC3243 WITH WTC3293 EVAL BOARD CONFIGURE THE JUMPERS & SWITCH On the underside of the WTC3293 Evaluation Board you will find the jumpers and switches. Use Figure 5 below to locate them. SENSOR BIAS SWITCH (100 μA shown) Operate the WTC3243 quickly using the WTC3293 Evaluation Board. For integrating the WTC3243 into a custom printed circuit board, see Design Guide — WTC3243 on page 20. SENSOR GAIN JUMPER (GAIN = 1 shown) NECESSARY EQUIPMENT The following equipment is the minimum necessary to configure the WTC and evaluation board for basic operation. • WTC3243 Temperature Controller • WTC3293 PCB evaluation board • Digital multimeter, 4-½ digit resolution recommended • Thermistor or other temperature sensor • Peltier-type thermoelectric module or resistive heater • Optional: test load • Minimum 22 gauge wiring • Power Supplies (see below) • Thermal Solutions Kit, if operating above 5 V or 500 mA • Small flathead screwdriver or Tweaker (included) SYSTEM DESIGN DECISIONS Before the WTC3293 Evaluation Board can be configured, several decisions must be made: • What sensor is being used? • What bias current is needed? • What is the operating maximum current and maximum voltage? • Will the power supply be a single or dual supply? • Will the system, as designed, fit within the Safe Operating Area (SOA)? VSET SOURCE JUMPER (use onboard trimpot shown) POWER SELECT JUMPER (separate supplies shown) Figure 5. Bottom View, Jumper Locations -- Factory Default SET THE POWER SELECT JUMPER VS drives the output stage while VDD powers the control electronics. Figure 5 shows the jumper location and Figure 6 shows the jumper position. The factory default is to separate the VS and VDD power supply inputs. • To use Single Supply Operation, place the jumper in the VS + VDD or “1” position. Note that when in this position, VS on the input terminal block pin will be at the same potential as the VDD pin. • To use Dual (separate) Supply Operation, place the jumper in the VDD or “2” position. VS + VDD VS + VDD 1 2 Single Supply Operation POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS 1 2 Dual (separate) Supply Operation Factory Default Figure 6. Power Select Jumper Settings The VDD power supply is used to power the WTC3243 internal control electronics and must be capable of sourcing a minimum of 8 mA of current. If a fan is needed, the fan draw current on VDD will also need to be added to the minimum required current. VS powers the WTC3243 output stage and must be sufficient to provide 1.1 times quiescent current and TEC current. VS = 1.1 * (ITEC + VS_QUIESCENT) For VS, when selecting a power supply, choose a voltage as close to the operating voltage of the TEC as possible to maximize efficiency and minimize the WTC internal power dissipation. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 12 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER SET THE VSET SOURCE JUMPER Figure 7 shows the jumper positions and Figure 8 shows the jumper location. • To use the onboard trimpot to generate the setpoint voltage (VSET), move the jumper to the trimpot or “T” position. • To use an external voltage source through the remote setpoint (RSET) input, move the jumper to the external or “X” position. • To use the high voltage setpoint (HSET) input, completely remove the jumper. Using the HSET setting bypasses the Data Acquisition Failsafe Protection circuit. NOTE: When the VSET SOURCE jumper is in the “X” position or removed, the voltage dialed in using the SET T trimpot on the WTC3293 is ignored. X T Trimpot is Source (Factory Default) X T X RSET is Source T HSET is Source Figure 7. VSET Source Jumper Settings SET THE SENSOR BIAS SWITCH Use Table 4 to configure the evaluation board for your temperature sensor type. Sensor signal at SEN+ (TB4) should not exceed (VDD - 2 V). The minimum recommended signal is 250 mV in order to meet published specifications. Figure 8 shows the switch location. SENSOR BIAS SWITCH (100 μA shown) SENSOR GAIN JUMPER (GAIN = 1 shown) Table 4. Sensor Dipswitch Configuration SENSOR TYPE 1 mA 100 μA 10 μA 0 to 2.5 kΩ Thermistor (with Sensor Gain = 10) OFF ON OFF 2.5 kΩ to 25 kΩ Thermistor OFF 25 kΩ to 250 kΩ Thermistor OFF 100 Ω Platinum RTD ON ON 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 ON ON OFF 1 ON OFF ON 1 ON OFF OFF 1 VSET SOURCE JUMPER (use onboard trimpot shown) Figure 8. Sensor Bias Switch & VSET Jumper Location ON LM335 (with Sensor Gain = 10) ON AD590 (See sensor-specific wiring diagram) OFF OFF OFF 1 ON OFF OFF 1 Black indicates switch head position. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 13 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER SET THE SENSOR GAIN JUMPER The Sensor Gain Jumper allows the user to amplify sensor voltage. The minimum recommended signal is 250 mV in order to meet published specifications. Figure 8 shows the jumper location and Figure 9 shows the jumper position. • If the sensor voltage is in the acceptable range, use the 1X position and the sensor signal will pass through without amplification. • If the sensor voltage is very low, such as when using a low resistance thermistor (< 2.5 kΩ) or RTD (100 Ω), move the jumper to the 10X position to amplify the sensor feedback signal by a factor of ten. • Sensor signal at SEN+ (TB4) should not exceed VDD - 2V. GAIN 1X Factory Default GAIN 10X Table 5 suggests starting points for P GAIN and I TERM depending on your sensor type. To optimize control, refer to Tech Note TN-TC01: Optimizing Thermoelectric Control Systems. Table 5. Proportional Gain and Integrator Time Constant Starting Suggestions P GAIN (A / V) P GAIN TRIMPOT RESISTANCE (RP) TP5 & TP6 I TIME CONSTANT (ITC) I TERM TRIMPOT RESISTANCE (RI) TP6 & TP7 Thermistor 10 11.1 kΩ 3 seconds 21.4 kΩ 100 Ω Platinum RTD 50 100 kΩ 1 second 120 kΩ LM335 25 33.3 kΩ 2 seconds 35.9 kΩ AD590 (Attach a 10 kΩ resistor across Sen+ and Sen-) 25 33.3 kΩ 2 seconds 35.9 kΩ SENSOR TYPE To adjust the P GAIN, use an ohmmeter to measure resistance between Test Points 5 and 6 (TP5 & TP6). Figure 9. Sensor Gain Jumper Settings Adjust the P GAIN trimpot to the desired resistance; see Table 5 for suggested starting points. An online design calculator is available to assist in determining resistance values. SET THE PROPORTIONAL GAIN AND INTEGRATOR TIME CONSTANT NOTE: This step must be done without the WTC3243 installed to allow for accurate resistance readings. The Proportional Gain (P GAIN) and Integrator Time Constant (I TERM) can be adjusted during operation, but resistance readings will not match the table if the WTC3243 is installed. http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/wtc/default.php Or use Equation 1 to calculate the P GAIN trimpot resistance. Equation 1. RP = ( Calculating RP from P GAIN ) 100,000 100 -1 PGAIN Equation 2. P GAIN PGAIN = I TERM [] Calculating P GAIN from RP ( ) 100 100,000 + 1 RP [A / V] Where: RP is in Ohms (Ω) PGAIN is in Amps / Volts (A / V) Figure 10. Location of the P GAIN and I TERM Trimpots © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 14 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER To adjust the I TERM, use an ohmmeter to measure resistance between Test Points 6 & 7 (TP6 & TP7). INSTALL THE WTC3243 ON THE WTC3293 EVALUATION BOARD Adjust the I TERM trimpot to the desired resistance, see Table 5 for suggested starting points. An online design calculator is available to assist in determining resistance values. ! THE NOTCH AT THE TOP OF THE WTC3243 MUST BE ORIENTED AT THE TOP OF THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB). THIS ORIENTATION PLACES PIN 1 IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER. SEE FIGURE 11 BELOW FOR PROPER ORIENTATION. http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/wtc/default.php Or use Equation 3 to calculate the I TERM trimpot resistance. Equation 4 shows how to calculate the I TERM, given the trimpot resistance. Equation 3. RI = ( WAVELENGTH ELECTRONICS Calculating RI from ITC 100,000 ) (1.89) ITC - 1 USE WITH [] WTC3243 Temperature Controller ONLY Equation 4. Calculating ITC from RI ITC = (0.53) ( ) 100,000 +1 RI [Seconds] Figure 11. WTC3243 Installed on WTC3293 Eval Board Where: RI is in Ohms (Ω) ITC is in seconds 1. Match up the notch on the WTC3243 with the silkscreen on the PCB. 2. Align the pins with the sockets, ensuring that all pins are lined up in their respective sockets. 3. Press firmly to seat the WTC3243. Make sure that none of the pins were bent during insertion before continuing. 4. The pins alone do not provide sufficient mechanical strength to secure the WTC to the circuit board. Install two 4-40x3/8” screws from the bottom of the PCB into the WTC3243 heat spreader. Choose opposite corners that will not interfere with fan mounting. 5. Attach the snap-in standoffs. See Figure 12. WTC3293 Standoff Positioning on page 16. . © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 15 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Follow Figure 13 to assemble the heatsink and fan to the temperature controller. Air Flow Screw: 4-40 PHPH (x 0.75” w/o FAN) (x 1” with FAN) 30 mm FAN WXC303 (+5 VDC) or WXC304 (+12 VDC) WHS302 Heatsink WTW002 Thermal Washer Heat Spreader WTC3243 Actual fan wire configuration may be different than shown. Fan can be rotated on the WTC so the location of the wires matches your PCB. 4-40 x 0.625” nylon standoffs (four provided) Figure 13. Attaching the WEV Thermal Components Figure 12. WTC3293 Standoff Positioning Clean all of the mating surfaces on the WTC electronics component and heatsink. It is important that no particulates or foreign matter are on either surface. Attach the adhesive side of the thermal washer to the bottom of the heatsink, aligning the washer holes with the heatsink holes. ATTACH THE HEATSINK & FAN The WTC3243 is designed to handle currents as high as 2.2 A and installing a heatsink and fan is optional when using less than +5 V or 500 mA during operation. A heatsink and/or fan is mandatory when driving currents higher than 500 mA or operating above +5 V. Refer to the online SOA calculator to determine the Safe Operating Area and proper thermal solution for your application. Wavelength’s temperature controller SOA calculator is found here: http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/soa/soatc.php. © 2015 If a fan is required, align the fan with the heatsink. The direction of air flow, as indicated on the fan, is into the heatsink. Attach the heatsink and fan assembly to the temperature controller heat spreader, using two screws. Connect the fan leads to Terminal Block 2 (TB2), securing with a small flat head screwdriver. The red wire connects to FAN (+) and the black wire to FAN (-). The fan connects to the VDD supply, not VS, so be sure that the correct voltage fan is selected, either +5 VDC or +12 VDC. www.teamWavelength.com 16 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER ATTACH THE VDD AND VS POWER SUPPLIES CONFIGURE THE HEAT AND COOL LIMITS The VDD power supply is used to power the WTC3243 internal control electronics and must be capable of sourcing a minimum of 8 mA of current. If a fan is needed, the fan draw current on VDD will also need to be added to the minimum required current. The VS power supply is used to power the WTC3243 output stage and must be capable of supplying a current greater than the Limit A (LIMA) and Limit B (LIMB) current limit settings. The WTC3293 Limit A (LIMA) and Limit B (LIMB) trimpots independently adjust the heat and cool current limits from zero to a full 2.2 A. For simple operation, set the Power Supply Jumper to “1” or Single Supply Operation (see Figure 6) and then use the power jack. The power jack is tied to VDD. To separate the supplies, set the Power Jumper to “2” or Dual Supply Operation and use either the terminal block (TB1) alone or a combination of the power jack and VS on TB1. Use PGND for the power return. The common (COM) terminal on the WTC3293 is not intended to act as a power connection, but as a low noise ground reference for monitor signals. A separate power supply allows the output stage to operate at a voltage lower than the VDD supply or up to the +30 V maximum. Select VS approximately 1.0 Volt above the maximum voltage drop across Output A (OUTA) and Output B (OUTB), which is also the voltage across the thermoelectric controller, to reduce the power dissipation on the WTC3243 component and minimize the heatsinking requirements. When sizing the power supply, take the temperature controller, load, and heatsink components into consideration. The 2.5 mm input power jack is attached to VDD. You can use the Wavelength PWRPAK power supplies with this jack. Use either the power jack or the power inputs on TB1, not both. ! ! © 2015 THE COMMON (COM) TERMINAL ON THE WTC3293 IS NOT INTENDED TO ACT AS A POWER CONNECTION, BUT AS A LOW NOISE GROUND REFERENCE FOR MONITOR SIGNALS. Use Equation 5 to calculate the voltage at LIMA or LIMB corresponding to the desired limit current (ILIM). Equation 5. Calculating LIMA or LIMB from ILIM LIM = (0.3 * ILIM) + 1 Where: LIMA or LIMB is in Volts (V) ILIM is the desired maximum output current, in Amps (A) Once the LIMA and LIMB values are determined, toggle the ENABLE to ON to apply power to VDD and VS (no load required). Rotate LIMA or LIMB trimpot and monitor the respective voltage at LIMA and LIMB on TB3. Use COM as ground reference. Turn the trimpots counter-clockwise to reduce the limits or clockwise to increase them. Use Table 6 to determine which limit trimpot sets the heating and cooling limits based on the sensor and load type. Table 6. LIMA and LIMB Current Limit Trimpot Function SENSOR TYPE LOAD TYPE LIMA TRIMPOT LIMB TRIMPOT Thermistor Thermoelectric Cool Current Limit Heat Current Limit 100 Ω Platinum RTD, LM335, AD590 Thermoelectric Heat Current Limit Cool Current Limit Thermistor Resistive Heater Turn Fully CCW Heat Current Limit 100 Ω Platinum RTD, LM335, AD590 Resistive Heater Heat Current Limit Turn Fully CCW ONCE POWER IS CONNECTED TO THE EVALUATION BOARD, ALL CONTROL ELECTRONICS ARE POWERED, HOWEVER THERE IS NO DRIVE CURRENT AVAILABLE TO OTHER COMPONENTS UNTIL THE WTC3293 ENABLE SWITCH IS ON. www.teamWavelength.com 17 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER CONNECT THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND THERMAL LOAD OR A TEST LOAD MONITOR THE SETPOINT TEMPERATURE AND ACTUAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR VOLTAGE With the ENABLE switch set to OFF (output is disabled), connect the load (the thermoelectric cooler or resistive heater) to the outputs (OUTA or OUTB). Use Table 6 to determine the connections to the outputs. Terminal Block 3 (TB3) includes three lines for externally monitoring the WTC3243 temperature setpoint voltage (SET T) and the actual temperature sensor voltage levels (ACT T). Both the SET T and ACT T voltages are measured from the COMMON (COM) terminal. Table 7. OUTA & OUTB Wiring Configuration SENSOR TYPE NTC Thermistor 100 Ω Platinum RTD, LM335, AD590 NTC Thermistor LOAD TYPE OUTPUT A (OUTA) OUTPUT B (OUTB) Thermoelectric Negative TEC Terminal Positive TEC Terminal Thermoelectric Positive TEC Terminal Negative TEC Terminal Resistive Heater Quick Connection: Connect the resistive heater to OUTA and OUTB. Adjust the cooling current limit to zero by turning the LIMA trimpot fully CCW. Maximum Voltage Connection: Connect one side of the heater to OUTB and the other to the voltage source VS. 100 Ω Platinum RTD, LM335, AD590 Resistive Heater Quick Connection: Connect the resistive heater to OUTA and OUTB. Adjust the cooling current limit to zero by turning the LIMB trimpot fully CCW. Convert the monitor voltages to sensor resistance for thermistors and RTDs, and to temperature for LM335s and AD590s using the following equations. Table 8. Converting the SET T and ACT T Monitor Voltages SENSOR TYPE Thermistor R= 100 Ω Platinum RTD (where Sensor Gain is 10) R= LM335 or AD590 Connect thermistors and RTD sensors, which are not polarized, to SEN+ and SEN- on Terminal Block 4 (TB4). Connect LM335 and AD590, which are polarized, as shown below. Voltage* ( Sensor Bias Current ) [] / 10 ( SensorVoltage* Bias Current ) [] T = (Voltage* - 2.7315) * 100 [ºC] * Voltage refers to the measurements made from the ACT T or SET T points, in Volts (V). Sensor Bias Current is in Amps (A). Maximum Voltage Connection: Connect one side of the heater to OUTA and the other to the voltage source VS. Resistive temperature sensors and LM335 type temperature sensors should connect their negative termination directly to Pin 13 (GND) to avoid parasitic resistances and voltages affecting temperature stability and accuracy. VOLTAGE CONVERSION WAVELENGTH ELECTRONICS DMM USE WITH WTC3243 Temperature Controller ONLY VDD SEN+ Figure 15. WTC3293 Evaluation Board & Voltmeter SEN+ SEN- 10 k To read the ACT T, attach the voltmeter to the ACT T and COM wires. SEN- Figure 14. Connecting IC Temperature Sensors © 2015 To read the SET T, attach the voltmeter to the SET T and COM wires. www.teamWavelength.com 18 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE SETPOINT VOLTAGE The setpoint voltage can be adjusted either by using the evaluation board’s onboard SET T trimpot or by connecting a remote voltage source or potentiometer to the RSET or HSET inputs. Only one of these setpoints can be used. When controlling correctly, the SET T matches the ACT T at the desired temperature. The setpoint voltage can also be adjusted using the evaluation board by connecting a remote voltage source or potentiometer to the remote setpoint (RSET) or the high voltage setpoint (HSET) inputs. To adjust the SET T, with the voltmeter attached to the SET T and COM wires, turn the SET T trimpot screw. Rotate the trimpot clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the voltage. The SET T trimpot can be adjusted from 0 V to 5 V. To get above 4.5 V, increase VDD to a minimum of 5.5 V. To read the actual temperature and setpoint temperature of the device, the power needs to be connected. NOTE: If you are not getting a setpoint reading, make sure your VSET jumper is set correctly. • The RSET input is subject to the Data Acquisition (DAQ) Failsafe Protection circuit. If RSET drops below 0.3 V, the setpoint will be overridden and set to 1 V. See the Additional Technical Notes section for changing these defaults. RSET is limited to 0 to 6.5 V. • The HSET remote setpoint input is not subject to the DAQ Failsafe Protection circuit. It is limited to 0 to (VDD – 2.5 V). ENABLE AND DISABLE THE OUTPUT CURRENT Toggle the ENABLE switch to ON. Output is enabled when the green LED light is on. If there is no power to VS, the LED will not light. With the power connected, an external enable signal to the remote enable (REN) on TB2 can be used. 0V = ENABLE Floating or >3 V = DISABLED The onboard switch overrides the external signal. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 19 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER DESIGN GUIDE — WTC3243 NECESSARY EQUIPMENT The following equipment is the minimum necessary to configure the WTC3243 for basic operation. • WTC3243 Thermoelectric Controller • Digital multimeter, 4-1/2 digit resolution recommended • Custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) • Thermistor or other temperature sensor • Peltier-type thermoelectric module or resistive heater • Power supply or supplies • Source for external setpoint (signal generator, trimpot circuit, etc.) • 5 to 6 Resistors for Limits (2), P GAIN, Integrator Time Constant, Sensor Bias Current, Sensor Gain (optional) • Thermal Solutions Kit, if operating above 5 V or 500 mA DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS WHEN USING THE WTC3243 WITHOUT THE WTC3293 BOARD The WTC3243 Thermoelectric Controller is designed to be integrated into any custom printed circuit board (PCB) using the following design specifications. The following equations for resistors are incorporated in the WTC3243 Circuit Design Calculator online at: http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/wtc/default.php Wiring diagrams for various load configurations are shown on the subsequent pages. Equations from the calculator follow the wiring diagrams. SAFE OPERATING AREA AND THERMAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS SOA charts are included in this datasheet for quick reference, but we recommend you use the online tools instead. Refer to the SOA calculator for the WTC3243. http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/soa/soatc.php ! © 2015 TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION OF THE WTC3243 CONTROLLER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU DETERMINE IF THE UNIT IS GOING TO BE OPERATING WITHIN THE INTERNAL HEAT DISSIPATION SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA). www.teamWavelength.com 20 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATING WITH THERMISTOR TEMPERATURE SENSORS QUICK CONNECT LEGEND A thermistor sensor has the best sensitivity, very small size, a temperature range of -80º to +150º C, but poor linearity. DIAGRAM REFERENCE Thermistor temperature sensors should connect one terminal as close as possible to GND (Pin 13) to avoid parasitic resistances and voltages affecting temperature stability and accuracy. The diagrams on this page demonstrate how to configure the WTC3243 for operation with a thermistor temperature sensor. An online calculation utility to determine resistances is available at: http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/wtc/default.php. VDD VSET = Sensor Resistance X Sensor Bias Current TABLE OR EQUATION RLIMA Table 9 on page 25 RLIMB Table 9 on page 25 RP Table 11 on page 27 RI Table 12 on page 27 RBIAS Table 10 on page 26 Equation 6 & Equation 7 RT Thermistor datasheet RG N/A OR D/A Bandgap Voltage Reference VDD VSET RLIMA Adjusting Limit Currents RLIMB 1 RP Adjusting PI Control Loop VS 1 14 2 13 3 4 5 WTC3243 Temperature Controller RI 1 - 11 10 TOP VIEW + VDD RBIAS RT 9 6 7 12 1 8 NC Actual Temperature Monitor voltage TIE GROUND CONNECTIONS DIRECTLY TO PIN 13 Figure 16. Thermistor / TEC Operation -- Top View VDD VSET = Sensor Resistance X Sensor Bias Current OR D/A Bandgap Voltage Reference VDD VSET 1.5 k: Adjusting Limit Currents RLIMB 1 Adjusting PI Control Loop RP VS 1 14 2 13 3 4 5 WTC3243 Temperature Controller 1 7 12 11 NC 10 R BIAS 9 6 RI VS TOP VIEW Actual Temperature Monitor voltage VDD RT 1 8 NC TIE GROUND CONNECTIONS DIRECTLY TO PIN 13 Figure 17. Thermistor / Resistive Heater Operation -- Top View IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM THE WHY5640: The position of Pin 1 on the WHY5640 is reversed (or mirrored) relative to the position of Pin 1 on the WTC3243. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 21 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATING WITH RTD TEMPERATURE SENSORS QUICK CONNECT LEGEND An RTD sensor has good linearity, relatively small size, a temperature range of -260º to +850º C, but poor sensitivity. DIAGRAM REFERENCE Resistive temperature sensors should connect one terminal as close as possible to GND (Pin 13) to avoid parasitic resistances and voltages affecting temperature stability and accuracy. The diagrams on this page demonstrate how to configure the WTC3243 for operation with a Platinum RTD temperature sensor. An online calculation utility to determine resistances is available at: http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/wtc/default.php. VDD TABLE OR EQUATION RLIMA Table 9 on page 25 RLIMB Table 9 on page 25 RP Table 11 on page 27 RI Table 12 on page 27 RBIAS Table 10 on page 26 Equation 6 & Equation 7 RT Sensor datasheet RG Table 10 on page 26 Equation 8 VSET = Sensor Resistance X Sensor Bias Current X 10, for 100 : RTDs OR D/A Bandgap Voltage Reference VDD VS 14 1 VSET Adjusting Limit Currents WTC3243 Temperature Controller 3 RLIMB 4 1 Adjusting PI Control Loop 13 2 RLIMA 5 RP + 11 Actual Temperature Monitor voltage VDD 10 R BIAS RT (RTD) 9 6 TOP VIEW 7 RI 12 8 1 RG NOTE: Removing RG and grounding Pin 8 will add an internal sensor gain of 10.09. Pin 9 will read 10 times less than Pin 2. If used with the evaluation PCB, Pin 9 will match Pin 2. 1 1 TIE GROUND CONNECTIONS DIRECTLY TO PIN 13 Figure 18. RTD / Thermoelectric Operation -- Top View VDD VSET = Sensor Resistance X Sensor Bias Current X 10, for 100 : RTDs OR D/A Bandgap Voltage Reference VDD VSET RLIMA Adjusting Limit Currents 1.5 k: 1 RP Adjusting PI Control Loop VS 1 14 2 13 3 4 5 WTC3243 Temperature Controller 7 11 VDD 10 R BIAS RT (RTD) 9 6 RI VS 12 NC TOP VIEW 8 1 Actual Temperature Monitor voltage RG 1 1 TIE GROUND CONNECTIONS DIRECTLY TO PIN 13 Figure 19. RTD / Resistive Heater Operation -- Top View NOTE: Removing RG and grounding Pin 8 will add an internal sensor gain of 10.09. Pin 9 will read 10 times less than Pin 2. If used with the evaluation PCB, Pin 9 will match Pin 2. IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM THE WHY5640: The position of Pin 1 on the WHY5640 is reversed (or mirrored) relative to the position of Pin 1 on the WTC3243. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 22 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATING WITH LM335 TYPE TEMPERATURE SENSORS QUICK CONNECT LEGEND LM335 temperature sensors have the best linearity, good sensitivity, a temperature range of -40º to +100º C, but are large in size. DIAGRAM REFERENCE LM335 type temperature sensors should connect their negative termination directly to Pin 13 (GND) to avoid parasitic resistances and voltages affecting temperature stability and accuracy. The following diagrams demonstrate how to configure the WTC3243 for operation with a National Semiconductor LM335 temperature sensor. An online calculation utility to determine resistances is available at: http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/wtc/default.php. VDD TABLE OR EQUATION RLIMA Table 9 on page 25 RLIMB Table 9 on page 25 RP Table 11 on page 27 RI Table 12 on page 27 RBIAS Table 10 on page 26 Equation 7 RT Sensor datasheet RG N/A o VSET = (10mV/K) x Operating Temp K OR D/A Bandgap Voltage Reference VDD VSET RLIMA Adjusting Limit Currents 1 14 2 13 WTC3243 Temperature Controller 3 RLIMB 4 1 Adjusting PI Control Loop VS 5 RP 10 TOP VIEW 7 - + 11 VDD Actual Temperature Monitor voltage RBIAS 9 6 RI 12 RT (LM335) LM335 8 NC 1 1 TIE GROUND CONNECTIONS DIRECTLY TO PIN 13 Figure 20. LM335 / Thermoelectric Operation -- Top View VDD VSET = (10mV/K) x Operating Temp oK OR D/A Bandgap Voltage Reference VDD VS 14 1 VSET Adjusting Limit Currents RLIMA 1.5 k: 1 Adjusting PI Control Loop RP 13 2 3 4 5 WTC3243 Temperature Controller RI 7 11 10 VDD TOP VIEW Actual Temperature Monitor voltage RBIAS 9 6 VS 12 NC RT (LM335) LM335 8 NC 1 1 TIE GROUND CONNECTIONS DIRECTLY TO PIN 13 Figure 21. LM335 / Resistive Heater Operation -- Top View IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM THE WHY5640: The position of Pin 1 on the WHY5640 is reversed (or mirrored) relative to the position of Pin 1 on the WTC3243. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 23 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATING WITH AD590 TYPE TEMPERATURE SENSORS QUICK CONNECT LEGEND AD590 type temperature sensors have the best linearity, good sensitivity, a temperature range of -20º to +105º C, but are larger in size. Operation requires that VDD be +8 V or greater. DIAGRAM REFERENCE The following diagrams demonstrate how to configure the WTC3243 for operation with an Analog Devices AD590 Temperature Sensor. An online calculation utility to determine resistances is available at: http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/wtc/default.php. (1PA x 10k:) VSET = x Operating Temp oK K VDD TABLE OR EQUATION RLIMA Table 9 on page 25 RLIMB Table 9 on page 25 RP Table 11 on page 27 RI Table 12 on page 27 RBIAS N/A RT Sensor datasheet RG N/A OR D/A Bandgap Voltage Reference VDD VS VSET RLIMA Adjusting Limit Currents 14 2 13 3 RLIMB 4 1 Adjusting PI Control Loop 1 5 RP WTC3243 Temperature Controller 12 7 VDD 10 NC AD590 Actual Temperature Monitor voltage 9 6 RI - + 11 TOP VIEW 8 NC 10k: 1 1 TIE GROUND CONNECTIONS DIRECTLY TO PIN 13 Figure 22. AD590 / Thermoelectric Operation -- Top View VDD VSET = (1PA x 10k:) x Operating Temp oK K OR D/A Bandgap Voltage Reference VDD VSET RLIMA Adjusting Limit Currents 1.5 k: 1 Adjusting PI Control Loop RP VS 1 14 2 13 3 4 5 WTC3243 Temperature Controller 7 11 VDD 10 NC AD590 9 6 RI VS 12 NC TOP VIEW 10 k: Actual Temperature Monitor voltage 8 NC 1 1 TIE GROUND CONNECTIONS DIRECTLY TO PIN 13 Figure 23. AD590 / Resistive Heater Operation -- Top View IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM THE WHY5640: The position of Pin 1 on the WHY5640 is reversed (or mirrored) relative to the position of Pin 1 on the WTC3243. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 24 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Figure 25 shows fixed heating and cooling limits and is the standard implementation. CHOOSE THE HEATING AND COOLING CURRENT LIMIT RESISTORS — R A & RB RB Use Table 9 to select appropriate resistor values for RA and RB. The Heat and Cool Current Limits graph, Figure 24, shows the range of error for Table 9. RA Table 9. Maximum Output Current vs. Current Limit Resistor MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT (A) CURRENT LIMIT RESISTOR (kΩ) RA or RB 0.0 1.58 0.1 1.66 0.2 1.74 0.3 1.83 0.4 1.92 0.5 2.01 0.6 2.11 0.7 2.22 0.8 2.33 0.9 2.45 1.0 2.58 1.1 2.71 1.2 2.86 1.3 3.01 1.4 3.18 1.5 3.36 1.6 3.55 1.7 3.76 1.8 3.98 1.9 4.23 2.0 4.50 2.1 4.79 2.2 5.11 13 WTC3243 GND 3 4 LIMA LIMB Figure 25. Fixed Heat and Cool Current Limits Figure 26 diagrams setting current limits independently using trimpots. The 5 kΩ single turn trimpots shown adjust the maximum output currents from 0 to 2.2 A. RB N SINGLE TURN TRIMPOT CCW CW N W RA N SINGLE TURN TRIMPOT CCW CW N W 13 GND WTC3243 3 4 LIMA LIMB Figure 26. Adjustable Heat and Cool Current Limits DISABLING THE OUTPUT CURRENT The output current can be enabled and disabled, as shown in Figure 27, using a Double Pole–Single Throw (DPST) switch. In the following example, the effective limit resistance is 3 kΩ or 1.3 A. RB N RB N ENABLE DPST SWITCH DISABLE 13 Figure 24. Max Output Current Limits GND N RA N RA WTC3243 3 4 LIMA LIMB Figure 27. Disabling the Output Current © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 25 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER RESISTIVE HEATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SET THE SENSOR BIAS CURRENT AND SENSOR The WTC3243 can operate resistive heaters by disabling GAIN RESISTORS the cooling output current. When using Resistive Heaters Table 10 lists the suggested resistor values for R and RG BIAS with NTC thermistors, connect LIMA (Pin 3) to GND (Pin 13) for various sensors and resistance values. with a 1.5 kΩ resistor. Equation 7 demonstrates how to calculate a value of RBIAS Connect LIMB (Pin 4) to GND (Pin 13) with a 1.5 kΩ given a desired sensor bias current, I . BIAS resistor when using RTDs, LM335 type, and AD590 type temperature sensors with a resistive heater. Equation 7. Calculating R BIAS DETERMINE IBIAS The resistance of your sensor in conjunction with the sensor bias current must produce a setpoint voltage between 0.25 V and (VDD - 2 V) in order to be used in the control loop. Equation 6 shows the relationship. • Connect a resistor RBIAS between BIAS (Pin 10) and VDD (Pin 1) to set the sensor bias current. • The LM335 always uses a 10 mA bias current (see Table 8 for conversion equation). Equation 6. IBIAS = Calculating IBIAS VSET Sensor Resistance 2 RBIAS = [] IBIAS Table 10. Resistor Value and Resistance Range SENSOR TYPE IBIAS RBIAS SENSOR GAIN RG 2.252 kΩ Thermistor 1 mA 2 kΩ 1 Open 5 kΩ Thermistor 200 μA 10 kΩ 1 Open 10 kΩ Thermistor 100 μA 20 kΩ 1 Open 20 kΩ Thermistor 50 μA 40 kΩ 1 Open 50 kΩ Thermistor 20 μA 100 kΩ 1 Open 100 kΩ Thermistor 10 μA 200 kΩ 1 Open 500 kΩ Thermistor 2 μA 1 MΩ 1 Open 100 Ω Platinum RTD 1 mA 2 kΩ 10 Short or 100 Ω * 1 kΩ Platinum RTD 1 mA 2 kΩ 1 Open LM335 1 mA 2 kΩ 1 Open 10 kΩ Open 1 Open RGAIN AD590 * Sensor Gain with 100 Ω is exactly 10. Sensor Gain shorted is 10.09. When using RTDs, signal can be very low. The sensor signal applied to S+ (Pin 9) can be amplified up to a factor of 10 by inserting a resistor, RG, between SG (Pin 8) and GND (Pin 13). Connect SG (Pin 8) directly to GND (Pin 13) for a sensor gain of 10.09. The lower the value of RG, the more gain applied to the sensor signal. Equation 8 demonstrates how to calculate a value for RG given a desired sensor gain. Equation 8. RG = © 2015 ( (G Calculating RG 90,900 SENSOR www.teamWavelength.com - 1) - 10,000 ) [] 26 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER SET THE CONTROL LOOP PROPORTIONAL GAIN RESISTOR SET THE CONTROL LOOP INTEGRATOR TIME CONSTANT The control loop Proportional Gain can be set by inserting a resistor, RP, between PGAIN (Pin 5) and +1V (Pin 6) to set PGAIN from 1 to 100. To set the control loop Integrator Time Constant (ITC), insert a resistor, RI, between +1V (Pin 6) and I (Pin 7) to set ITC from 0.53 to 4.5 seconds. Table 11 lists the suggested resistor values for RP versus sensor type and the ability of the thermal load to change temperature rapidly. Table 12 lists the suggested resistor values for RI versus sensor type and the ability of the thermal load to change temperature rapidly. Table 11. Proportional Gain Resistor RP vs. Sensor Type and Thermal Load Speed Table 12. Integrator Time Constant vs. Sensor Type and Thermal Load Speed PROPORTIONAL GAIN RESISTOR RP PROPORTIONAL GAIN ( A / V) SENSOR TYPE / THERMAL LOAD SPEED INTEGRATOR RESISTOR RI INTEGRATOR TIME CONSTANT (SECONDS) SENSOR TYPE / THERMAL LOAD SPEED 4.99 kΩ 5 Thermistor / Fast 21.4 kΩ 3 Thermistor / Fast 24.9 kΩ 20 Thermistor / Slow 13.3 kΩ 4.5 Thermistor / Slow 100 kΩ 50 RTD / Fast Open 0.53 RTD / Fast Open 100 RTD / Slow 112 kΩ 1 RTD / Slow 24.9 kΩ 20 AD590 or LM335 / Fast 112 kΩ 1 AD590 or LM335 / Fast 100 kΩ 50 AD590 or LM335 / Slow 13.3 kΩ 4.5 AD590 or LM335 / Slow Use Equation 9 to calculate RP from PGAIN. Equation 9. RP = ( Calculating RP from PGAIN ) 100,000 100 -1 PGAIN Equation 11 demonstrates how to calculate a value for RI given a desired integrator time constant. The Integrator Time Constant, ITC, is measured in seconds. Equation 11. [] RI = To calculate PGAIN from RP use Equation 10. Equation 10. PGAIN = ( 100,000 ) (1.89) ITC - 1 [] Calculating PGAIN from RP ( ) 100 100,000 +1 RP Equation 12 demonstrates how to calculate the ITC, given a value for RI. [A / V] Equation 12. ITC = (0.53) © 2015 Calculating RI from ITC www.teamWavelength.com Calculating ITC from RI ( ) 100,000 + 1 RI [Seconds] 27 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL NOTES This section includes useful technical information on these topics: • Connecting an External Potentiometer • DAQ Protection -- Change Defaults • Eliminating Trimpots • Changing the P GAIN to a Fixed Value • Increasing Proportional Gain Range • Changing the I TERM to a Fixed Value • Changing LIM to a Fixed Value • Changing Onboard Setpoint Trimpot to a Fixed Resistance • Safe Operating Area & Heatsink Requirements DAQ PROTECTION -- CHANGE DEFAULTS If the voltage set by the external input drops below 0.3 V, the failsafe circuit is triggered and the setpoint defaults to 1 V. This prevents overheating of the load if the input signal fails. The 1 V default is designed for 10 kΩ thermistors (1 V = 25°C). This default is only used with RSET. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL POTENTIOMETER RSET: Set the VSET SOURCE jumper in the “X” position (subject to DAQ Failsafe Protection circuit). Place the potentiometer’s CW terminal in the pin marked 2.5 V. Connect the potentiometer’s wiper (W) to the pin marked RSET and CCW terminal to the pin marked COM. Do not use less than 2 kΩ resistance, or the 2.5 V will droop. HSET: Remove the VSET SOURCE jumper (not subject to DAQ Failsafe Protection circuit). Place the potentiometer’s CW terminal in the pin marked 2.5 V. Connect the potentiometer’s wiper (W) to the pin marked HSET and CCW terminal to the pin marked COM. Do not use less than 2 kΩ resistance, or the 2.5 V will droop. Figure 29. DAC Protection Circuit Settings To override the failsafe default, remove D1, use the HSET input, or the onboard trimpot. To change the failsafe trip point, change the voltage divider between D1 & D2. Use Equation 13 to calculate the appropriate value. TB2 (+) FAN Equation 13. (-) CW 2.5 V VTRIP = W REN HSET COM Calculate Failsafe Trip Point Voltage 6.6 D2 D1 + D2 Where: D1 default is 100 kΩ. D2 default is 4.99 kΩ. D1 should not go below 100 kΩ. CCW TB3 ACT T To change the default once tripped, change the voltage divider between D3 & D4. Use Equation 14 to calculate the appropriate value. SET T RSET LIMA LIMB COM Equation 14. VDEFAULT = Figure 28. Example Wiring—External RSET Adjustment Calculate Failsafe Default Voltage 6.6 D4 D3 + D4 Where: D3 default is 49.9 kΩ. D4 default is 9.76 kΩ. D3 should not go below 49.9 kΩ. D1, D2, D3, and D4 are 0805 size resistors. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 28 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER ELIMINATING TRIMPOTS To simplify set up or to minimize thermal drift, Wavelength recommends that you eliminate trimpots in circuitry. The following details how to use fixed resistances in place of trimpots. Wavelength can load boards at the factory to your specific requirements. Contact Sales to request a Product Variation. CHANGING THE P GAIN TO A FIXED VALUE CHANGING THE I TERM TO A FIXED VALUE Once the system is optimized: • Connect an ohmmeter to TP5 & TP6, without the WTC3243 installed. Once the system is optimized: • Connect an ohmmeter to TP6 & TP7, without the WTC3243 installed. • Measure the PGAIN trimpot value across pins TP5 & TP6. • Measure the I TERM trimpot value across pins TP 6 & TP7. • Remove resistor P2. • Remove resistor I2. • Load P1 with a resistor of the value measured (1206 size). • Load I1 with a resistor of the value measured (1206 size). TOP VIEW TEST POINT LOCATIONS TOP VIEW TEST POINT LOCATIONS BOTTOM VIEW RESISTOR LOCATIONS BOTTOM VIEW RESISTOR LOCATIONS Figure 31. I TERM Setting Figure 30. P GAIN Settings INCREASING PROPORTIONAL GAIN RANGE • Change P2 to a 100 kΩ resistor for PMAX = 75 A / V. • Remove P2 (in finite resistance) for PMAX = 100 A / V. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 29 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER CHANGING LIM TO A FIXED VALUE • Connect an ohmmeter to TP1 & TP3, without the WTC3243 installed. • Measure the LIMA trimpot value across pins TP1 & TP3. • Remove resistor LA2. • Load LA1 with a fixed value to match the trimpot resistance at the proper limit setting (1206 size). • Repeat with LB2 and LB1 and TP4 & TP1, respectively. CHANGING ONBOARD SETPOINT TRIMPOT TO A FIXED RESISTANCE • Connect an ohmmeter to TP1 & TP2, without the WTC3243 installed. • Measure the SET T trimpot value across pins TP1 & TP2. • Remove resistors ST3 and ST4. • Load ST1 and ST2 such that: Equation 15. Setpoint = Setpoint Resistance 2.5 * ST2 ST1 + ST2 TOP VIEW -- TEST POINT LOCATIONS where: ST1 + ST2 must be greater than 5 kΩ. Setpoint is in Volts. ST1 and ST2 are in Ohms (1206 size). BOTTOM VIEW -- RESISTOR LOCATIONS Figure 32. LIMA & LIMB Settings Figure 33. Test Point Locations © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 30 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER SAFE OPERATING AREA CALCULATION Figure 34 illustrates the SOA curve for the WTC. The Safe Operating Area of the WTC controller is determined by the amount of power that can be dissipated within the output stage of the controller. If that power limit is exceeded permanent damage can result. ! DO NOT EXCEED THE SAFE OPERATING AREA (SOA). EXCEEDING THE SOA VOIDS THE WARRANTY. Refer to the Wavelength Electronics website for the most up-to-date SOA calculator for our products. The online tool is fast and easy to use, and also takes into consideration operating temperature. http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/soa/soatc.php SOA charts are included in this datasheet for quick reference, however we recommend you use the online tools instead. Follow these steps to determine if the driver will be operating within the SOA. • Refer to the thermoelectric datasheet to find the maximum voltage (VMAX) and current (IMAX) specifications • Calculate the voltage drop across the controller: VDROP = VS - VMAX (VS is the power supply voltage) • Mark VDROP on the X-axis, and extend a line upward • Mark IMAX on the Y-axis, and extend a line to the right until it intersects the VDROP line • On the X-axis, mark the value of VS • Extend a diagonal line from VS to the intersection of the VDROP and IMAX lines; this is the Load Line • If the Load Line crosses the Safe Operating Area line at any point, the configuration is not safe Figure 34. SOA for WTC3243 An example SOA calculation is shown in Figure 35 where: VS= 12 Volts (Point C) VMAX = 5 Volts IMAX = 1 Amp (Point B) VDROP = 12 - 5 = 7 Volts (Point A) If the SOA Calculator indicates the WTC will be outside of the Safe Operating Area, the system must be changed so that less power is dissipated within the driver. See Wavelength Electronics Application Note AN-LDTC01: The Principle of the Safe Operating Area for information on shifting the Load Line. Figure 35. Example SOA Calculation Refer to Figure 35 above and note that the Load Line is in the Unsafe Operating Areas for use with no heatsink (1) or the heatsink alone (2), but is outside of the Unsafe Operating Area for use with heatsink and fan (3). © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 31 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSES SOLUTIONS Temperature is decreasing when it should be increasing -ORTemperature is increasing when it should be decreasing The TEC may be connected backwards to the WTC Temperature increases beyond setpoint and will not come down. The heatsink may be inadequately sized to dissipate the heat from the load and the TEC module, and now the system is in a condition called thermal runaway - Increase the size of the heatsink, add a fan to blow air over the heatsink, and/or reduce the ambient air temperature around the heatsink. The TEC and heatsink are not adequately sized for the thermal load The heat being generated by the load may be too great for the TEC to pump to the heatsink; a larger TEC may be needed. Consult our Technical Note TN-TC01: Optimizing Thermoelectric Temperature Control Systems and Application Note AN-TC09: Specifying Thermoelectric Coolers. There may be poor thermal contact between components of the thermal load Use thermal paste or washers between the load / TEC and the TEC / heatsink interfaces. Ensure the temperature sensor is in good thermal contact with the load. Unit may be operating outside of the ideal region of the temperature sensor The sensor type and bias current should be selected to maximize sensitivity at the target temperature. Thermistors provide the best performance, particularly for applications where a single setpoint temperature must be accurately maintained. For example, at 25°C a 10 kΩ thermistor has a sensitivity of 43 mV / ºC, whereas an RTD sensor has a sensitivity of 4 mV / ºC. Proportional control term may be set too high Reduce the value of the proportional term. For more information, reference our technical note TN-TC01: Optimizing Thermoelectric Temperature Control Systems. Heatsink may not be sized correctly or may not have adequate airflow Ambient temperature disturbances can pass through the heatsink and thermoelectric and affect the device temperature stability. Choosing a heatsink with a larger mass and lower thermal resistance will improve temperature stability. Adding a fan across the thermoelectric’s heatsink may be required. Current driven to the TEC or heater may be insufficient Increase the current limit – but DO NOT exceed the specifications of the TEC or heater. The controller may not have sufficient compliance voltage to drive the TEC or heater Increase the power supply voltage; be certain to verify that the controller is within the Safe Operating Area with Wavelength’s Temperature Controller SOA calculator: http://www.teamwavelength.com/support/calculator/soa/soatc.php The sensor may not have good contact with the heatsink and load. Use thermal paste or washers between the load / TEC and the TEC / heatsink interfaces. Contact the thermoelectric manufacturer for their recommended mounting methods. Temperature does not stabilize very well at the setpoint Temperature does not reach the setpoint © 2015 The convention is that the red wire on the TEC module connects to TEC+ (Pin 12) and the black wire to TEC- (Pin 11). If your TEC is connected in this manner and the problem persists, the TEC module itself may be wired in reverse. Switch off power to the system, reverse the connections to the WTC, and then try again to operate the system. TEC wiring polarity is dependent on temperature sensor type (NTC vs. PTC). Verify that the polarity is correct for the sensor type you are using (see Table 7. OUTA & OUTB Wiring Configuration on page 18). - Apply a thick layer of thermal paste or use thermal washers between the load, the TEC surfaces, and the heatsink. www.teamWavelength.com 32 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING, continued PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSES Temperature takes too long Temperature sensor may be to reach setpoint too far from the thermoelectric SOLUTIONS Avoid placing the temperature sensor physically far from the thermoelectric. This is typically the cause for long thermal lag and creates a sluggish thermal response that produces considerable temperature overshoot near the desired operating temperature. Current limit may be set too low Increase the current limit but DO NOT exceed the specifications of the TEC or heater. The WTC3293 is not producing current The P GAIN or I TERM may be turned all the way counter clockwise (CCW) Turn the P GAIN and I TERM trimpot screws clockwise to the setting suggested in Table 5. The setpoint is 1 V higher than it should be when using the HSET input The VSET SOURCE jumper may be still in place Remove the VSET jumper to use HSET input. Overshoot with Small Loads The I TERM may be overcompensating With small, fast loads, the WTC has a tendency to overshoot by up to 10°C. This problem is caused by overcompensation by the integrator. Take the I TERM out of the system by placing a shorting jumper between Pin 6 (+1V) and Pin 7 (I) © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 33 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 0.07 [1.8] with heatsink and fan with heatsink ↓ Air Flow ↓ Weights WTC3243 WHS302 Heatsink WXC303/4 Fan 0.40 [10.2] 1.27 [32.3] 0.48 [12.2] 0.01 [0.3] 0.87 [22.1] 0.31 [7.9] BOTTOM VIEW 4-40 UNC 2 PLS 0.945 [24.00] 1.26 [32.0] 0.100 0.600 [2.54] 1.28 [15.24] [32.5] 0.6 oz 0.5 oz 0.3 oz WTC3243 0.945 [24.00] 0.600 [15.24] Sym. 0.33 PIN DIAMETER: 0.020” PIN LENGTH: 0.126” PIN MATERIAL: Nickel Plated Steel HEAT SPREADER: Nickel Plated Aluminum PLASTIC COVER: LCP Plastic ISOLATION: 1200 VDC any pin to case THERMAL WASHER: WTW002 HEATSINK: WHS320 FANS: WXC303 (+5 VDC) or WXC304 (+12 VDC) 0.100 [2.54] 0.20 [5.1] PCB FOOTPRINT 0.900 [22.86] 1.30 [33.0] 0.945 [24.00] SQ. The WTC3243 can be directly soldered to a PCB or installed in a socket soldered to the PCB. Two 7-pin SIP sockets are required. Wavelength recommends Aries Electronics, PN 25-0513-10. 0.125 [3.18] Thru 0.25 [6.4] DIA KEEPOUT 4 Required 0.038 [0.97] Dia Thru Hole 0.060 [1.52] Dia Pad 14 Required 0.100 [2.54] 0.175 [4.45] Screw: 4-40 PHPH (x.75” w/o FAN)(x1” w/ FAN) 0.900 [22.86] 0.023 [0.58] 0.023 [0.58] Air Flow WTC3243 ASSEMBLED WITH HEATSINK & FAN 30 mm FAN WXC303 (+5VDC) or WXC304 (+12VDC) * Actual fan wire configuration may be different than shown. WHS302 Heatsink Fan can be rotated on the WTC so the location of the wires matches your PCB layout. Heat Spreader WTW002 Thermal Washer WTC3243 All dimensions are inches [mm]. All tolerances are ±5%. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 34 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS, continued 2.25 [57.15] 0.19 [4.83] 1.880 [47.75] 2.25 [57.15] 1.880 [47.75] 0.19 [4.83] 0.17 [4.32] 0.13[3.3] THRU 4 PLS Weights WTC3293 + WTC3243 1.6 oz WHS302 Heatsink 0.5 oz WXC303/4 Fan 0.3 oz 2.42 [61.47] Direction for Recommended Airflow 1.39 [35.25] 2.02 [51.30] 0.52 [13.21] 0.63 [16.00] The WTC3243 connects to the evaluation board by two 7-pin SIP sockets. The socket manufacturer is Aries Electronics, PN 25-0513-10. All dimensions are inches [mm]. All tolerances are ±5%. © 2015 www.teamWavelength.com 35 WTC3243 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY SAFETY CERTIFICATION There are no user-serviceable parts inside this product. Return the product to Wavelength Electronics for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. Wavelength Electronics, Inc. (Wavelength) certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment. Wavelength further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by that organization’s calibration facilities, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members. WARRANTY This Wavelength product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Wavelength will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to the factory. An RMA is required for products returned to Wavelength for warranty service. The Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Wavelength and Wavelength shall pay shipping charges to return the product to the Buyer upon determination of defective materials or workmanship. However, the Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Wavelength from another country. LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY LIFE SUPPORT POLICY This important safety information applies to all Wavelength electrical and electronic products and accessories: As a general policy, Wavelength Electronics, Inc. does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where the failure or malfunction of the Wavelength product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness. Wavelength will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives written assurances satisfactory to Wavelength that the risks of injury or damage have been minimized, the customer assumes all such risks, and there is no product liability for Wavelength. Examples of devices considered to be life support devices are neonatal oxygen analyzers, nerve stimulators (for any use), auto-transfusion devices, blood pumps, defibrillators, arrhythmia detectors and alarms, pacemakers, hemodialysis systems, peritoneal dialysis systems, ventilators of all types, and infusion pumps as well as other devices designated as “critical” by the FDA. The above are representative examples only and are not intended to be conclusive or exclusive of any other life support device. REVISION HISTORY DOCUMENT NUMBER: WTC3243-00400 The warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper use or misuse of the product or operation outside published specifications. No other warranty is expressed or implied. Wavelength specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES REV. DATE CHANGE Updated Quick Connect Instructions M April 2014 N August 2014 Added Accuracy specification O August 2015 Updated Compliance Voltage specification The remedies provided herein are the Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Wavelength shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory. REVERSE ENGINEERING PROHIBITED Buyer, End-User, or Third-Party Reseller are expressly prohibited from reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling this product. WAVELEnGTH ELECTRONICS 51 Evergreen Drive Bozeman, Montana 59771 NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Wavelength will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. No part of this document may be translated to another language without the prior written consent of Wavelength. © 2015 406-587-4910 (tel) 406-587-4911 (fax) Sales & Tech Support [email protected] [email protected] www.teamWavelength.com 36 ">
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Key features
Linear PI control with stability of 0.0009°C
Independent heat and cool current limits
Adjustable sensor bias current
Drives ±2.2 A of TEC or resistive heater current
Supports thermistors, RTDs, and IC sensors
Single supply operation (+5 V to +30 V)
Quick integration with WTC3293 Evaluation Board
Frequently asked questions
The WTC3243 supports thermistors, RTDs, and IC sensors.
The WTC3243 can drive ±2.2 A of TEC or resistive heater current.
The WTC3243 supports a single supply operation from +5 V to +30 V.
The temperature setpoint is controlled by a remote voltage signal.
The short-term stability is 0.0009°C (1 hour, OFF ambient temperature, TSET = 25°C using 10 kΩ thermistor).
