Our TEC controllers need to be ordered with a hardware configuration chosen by the customer. The TEC controllers are configured and tested internally before shipping. This article is intended to clarify questions about hardware configuration.
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TEC Controllers
We from Meerstetter sell the following TEC Controllers:
| Key properties - Output current - Output voltage - Typ. cooling capacity |
±0 – 1.2 A 0 – 9.6 V 6 W |
±0 – 4 A 0 – 21 V 42 W |
±0 – 10 A 0 – 21 V 105 W |
±0 – 5 A 0 – 56 V 140 W |
±0 – 16 A 0 – 30 V 240 W |
±0 – 25 A 0 – 56 V 700 W |
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| Power class | Micro | Small | Medium | Medium-high | Large | Extra-large |
| 1 Bipolar channel | TEC-1092 | TEC-1091 | TEC-1089 | TEC-1162 | TEC-1090 | TEC-1163 |
| 2 Bipolar channels | TEC-1161-4A | TEC-1122 TEC-1161-10A |
TEC-1166 | TEC-1123 | TEC-1167 | |
| 2 Unipolar channels* | TEC-1092 | TEC-1091 | TEC-1089 | TEC-1162 | TEC-1090 | TEC-1163 |
| 4 Unipolar channels* | TEC-1161-4A | TEC-1122 TEC-1161-10A |
TEC-1166 | TEC-1123 | TEC-1167 | |
| Free configuration of any channel as unipolar or bipolar* |
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* With TEC Configuration Software (Firmware ≥ v6.00)
Order Help / Options Assistant
The following hardware configurations are available in addition to the models:
- ?s? Sensors Type
- ?t? Terminal Configuration (only TEC-1091, TEC-1161, TEC-1162, TEC-1163, TEC-1166 and TEC-1167)
A few examples:
- TEC-1091-PT100-SCREW
Model: TEC-1091 Sensor Type: PT100 Terminal Configuration: SCREW - TEC-1161-4A-PT1000-PIN
Model: TEC-1161-4A Sensor Type: PT1000 Terminal Configuration: PIN - TEC-1122-SV-NTC
Model: TEC-1122-SV Sensor Typ: NTC Terminal Configuration
Sensor Options: ?s?
The following sensor types are available for our TEC controllers:
| Sensor Type | Temperature Measurement Range |
|---|---|
| PT100 | -100 to +200 °C (See TEC Controller datasheets for exact values) |
| PT1000 | -100 to +200 °C (See TEC Controller datasheets for exact values) |
| NTC | -55 to +131 °C assuming an NTC thermistor 10k@25 °C (B approx. 3900) is used |
| VIN1 |
The following sensor type is only available for our TEC-1091, TEC-1161, TEC-1162, TEC-1163, TEC-1166, TEC-1167:
| Sensor Type | Temperature Measurement Range |
|---|---|
| VIN2 |
Explanation NTC
The NTC hardware configuration allows the connected thermistor to be measured up to a maximum of 1M ohms. If the connected thermistor is bigger than 1M Ohm, 1M Ohm is measured. The NTC configuration corresponds to the previous NTC1M version.
If you need an older version (NTC18K, NTC39K or NTC56K), please write it in the comment of your order or contact us: contact@meerstetter.ch.
Explanation Thermocouple
To use our TEC Controller with thermocouples type K, you need a TCI-1181 in addition to the TEC Controller with a VIN1 object sensor type configuration. The TCI-1181 is a very small thermocouple readout circuit that amplifies and linearizes the thermocouple output.
The TCI-1181 has the following hardware configuration:
- Thermocouple temperature range type: K or KH
- Thermocouple Connector (X1): NC (solder eye only) or MC (standard mini socket Farnell S/N 2810611)
- Board Connector (X4): NC (solder eye only) or SCREW (see below)
| Thermocouple | Temperature Measurement Range |
|---|---|
| Typ K | -195 to +320 °C for TEC-1089, TEC-1090, TEC-1091 HW v1.8, TEC-1122, TEC-1123 -195 to +400 °C for TEC-1091 from HW v3.15, TEC-1092, TEC-1061-xx, TEC-1162, TEC-1163, TEC-1166, TEC-1167 |
| Typ KH (high temperature range) | 5 to +540 °C for TEC-1089, TEC-1090, TEC-1091 HW v1.8, TEC-1122, TEC-1123 5 to +760 °C for TEC-1091 from HW v3.15, TEC-1092, TEC-1061-xx, TEC-1162, TEC-1163, TEC-1166, TEC-1167 |
Hardware and Software configuration TCI-1181
Pin Configuration and Mechanical Data
Top view of the board
- The PCB can be mounted with the mounting holes (shown in blue, distances shown in picture) with M2 screws and spacers. The bottom of the board has no components.
- X1 Thermocouple connector (optional): Omega PCC-SMP-K Miniature Thermocouple Connector, mates with common thermocouples (Farnell P/N 2810611)
- X4 Device connector: screw header. Alternate connector available on request.
Pinout (pin 1 is at the bottom in the above picture):Pin Pin Name Funktion Connect to TEC Controller Pin 4 TOIA Positive Supply IA 3 TOIB GND IB 2 TOUA Positive Output Terminal UA 1 TOUB Negative Output Terminal UB - Direct wire soldering (compatible with connectors):
Pin Pin Name Funktion Connect to TEC Controller Pin Z3 TOIA Positive Supply IA Z4 TOIB GND IB Z5 TOUA Positive Output Terminal UA Z6 TOUB Negative Output Terminal UB
Software Configuration
The parameters of the thermocouple sensor must be entered in the TEC Controller Software so the TEC Controller can calculate the temperature. You only need to enter the voltage at a given temperature (Reference Voltage and Reference Temp) and the Temperature Slope, the rest is calculated automatically.
In the TEC Service Software (FW ≤ v5.10), enter the values in the "CHx Object Voltage to Temperature Conversion" within the "Advanced" -> Temperature Conversion" tab.
In the TEC Configuration Software (FW ≥ v6.00), click on the appropriate "HR Input x" box and enter the values in the "Temperature Conversion" area.
Terminal Options: ?t?
The following terminal options are available and can only be specified for TEC-1091 and TEC-1161-xx, likewise in a different constellation for TEC-1162, TEC-1163, TEC-1166 and TEC-1167:
| Terminal Configuration | Explanation | Image |
|---|---|---|
| SCREW | TEC-1091: 2.54 mm TEC-1161: 2.54 mm |
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| PIN | TEC-1091: 2.54 mm TEC-1161: 2.54 mm |
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| NC | No connector (solder eye only) |  |
| CON | TEC-1162, TEC-1163, TEC-1166, TEC-1167: Molex 105309-1208 Nano-Fit Vert. THT 2.50 mm Single Row 8pol Matching Receptacle: Molex Part Number 1053071208 (won't be delivered with the TEC Controller) |
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| TB | TEC-1162, TEC-1163, TEC-1166, TEC-1167: Würth Terminal Block, Header, Vert. THT 2.50 mm, Single Row 8pol, Matching Receptacle: Würth Part Number 691381000008 (won't be delivered with the TEC Controller) |
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