ILX Lightwave LDT-5412B User Manual
User’s Guide
Thermoelectric Temperature Controller
LDT-5412B
ILX Lightwave Corporation · 31950 Frontage Road · Bozeman, MT, U.S.A. 59715 · U.S. & Canada: 1-800-459-9459 · International Inquiries: 406-556-2481 · Fax 406-586-9405
ilx.custhelp.com · www.newport.com/ilxlightwave
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Table of Contents
Safety Information and the Manual ............................................................................ iii
General Safety Considerations .................................................................................. iii
Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................... iv
Warranty ..................................................................................................................... v
Limitations .................................................................................................................. v
Returning an Instrument ............................................................................................ vi
Claims for Shipping Damage ........................................................................................................... vi
Comments, Suggestions, and Problems .................................................................. vii
Chapter 1: Introduction and Specifications ................................................. 1
Safety Considerations ................................................................................................ 1
Initial Inspection .......................................................................................................... 1
Product Overview ....................................................................................................... 2
Options and Accessories ............................................................................................ 3
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2: General Operation ..................................................................... 5
Grounding Requirements ........................................................................................... 5
AC Line Power Requirements .................................................................................... 5
The Power Up Sequence ........................................................................................... 5
Connections ............................................................................................................... 6
Front Panel Operation ................................................................................................ 7
Power On / Off .................................................................................................................................. 8
I LIMIT Knob ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Setpoint Adjustment Knob ................................................................................................................ 8
Display Mode and 7 Segment LED Display ..................................................................................... 8
Error Indicators ................................................................................................................................. 8
Output Off/On Button ........................................................................................................................ 9
General Operating Procedures ................................................................................... 9
Warm-Up and Environmental Considerations .................................................................................. 9
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General Guidelines for Sensor Selection and Safety Limits .......................................................... 10
Sensor Options ............................................................................................................................... 10
General Operation .................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................. 16
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Safety and Warranty Information
Details about cautionary symbols
Safety markings used on the instrument
Information about the warranty
Customer service contact information
Safety Information and the Manual
Throughout this manual, you will see the words Caution and Warning indicating potentially
dangerous or hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious or minor injury,
or damage to the product. Specifically:
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in minor or moderate injury or
damage to the product or equipment.
Warning indicates a potentially dangerous situation which can result in serious injury or death.
General Safety Considerations
If any of the following conditions exist, or are even suspected, do not use the instrument until safe
operation can be verified by trained service personnel:
Visible damage
Severe transport stress
Prolonged storage under adverse conditions
Failure to perform intended measurements or functions
If necessary, return the instrument to ILX Lightwave, or authorized local ILX Lightwave distributor, for
service or repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
All instruments returned to ILX Lightwave are required to have a Return Authorization Number
assigned by an official representative of ILX Lightwave Corporation. See Returning an Instrument for
more information.
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Safety Symbols
This section describes the safety symbols and classifications.
Technical specifications including electrical ratings and weight are included within the manual. See
the Table of Contents to locate the specifications and other product information. The following
classifications are standard across all ILX Lightwave products:
Indoor use only
Ordinary Protection: This product is NOT protected against the harmful ingress of
moisture.
IEC Class I Equipment (grounded type)
Mains supply voltage fluctuations are not to exceed ±10% of the nominal supply voltage.
Pollution Degree II
Installation (overvoltage) Category II for transient over-voltages
Maximum Relative Humidity: <85% RH, non-condensing
Operating temperature range of 10 °C to 40 °C
Storage and transportation temperature of –40 °C to 70 °C
Maximum altitude: 3000 m (9843 ft.)
This equipment is suitable for continuous operation.
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Safety Marking Symbols
This section provides a description of the safety marking symbols that appear on the instrument.
These symbols provide information about potentially dangerous situations which can result in death,
injury, or damage to the instrument and other components.
Caution, refer
to manual
Caution, risk of
electric shock
Earth ground
Terminal
Protective
Conductor
Terminal
Alternating current
Caution,
hot surface
Visible and/or
invisible laser
radiation
Frame or chassis
terminal
Warranty
ILX Lightwave Corporation warrants this instrument to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, ILX will
repair or replace the unit, at our option, without charge.
Limitations
This warranty does not apply to defects caused by abuse, modifications, or to use of the product for
which it was not intended.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. ILX Lightwave Corporation shall not be liable for
any incidental, special, or consequential damages.
If a problem occurs, please contact ILX Lightwave Corporation with the instrument's serial number,
and thoroughly describe the nature of the problem.
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Returning an Instrument
If an instrument is to be shipped to ILX Lightwave for repair or service, be sure to:
Obtain a Return Authorization number (RA) from ILX Customer Service.
Attach a tag to the instrument identifying the owner and indicating the required service or
repair. Include the instrument serial number from the rear panel of the instrument.
Attach the anti-static protective caps that were shipped with the instrument.
Place the instrument in the original packing container with at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of
compressible packaging material. Shipping damage is not covered by this warranty.
Secure the packing box with fiber reinforced strapping tape or metal bands.
Send the instrument, transportation pre-paid, to ILX Lightwave. Clearly write the return
authorization number on the outside of the box and on the shipping paperwork. ILX
Lightwave recommends you insure the shipment.
If the original shipping container is not available, place your instrument in a container with at
least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of compressible packaging material on all sides.
Repairs are made and the instrument returned transportation pre-paid. Repairs are warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty or for 90 days, whichever is greater.
Claims for Shipping Damage
When you receive the instrument, inspect it immediately for any damage or shortages on the packing
list. If the instrument is damaged, file a claim with the carrier. The factory will supply you with a
quotation for estimated costs of repair. You must negotiate and settle with the carrier for the amount
of damage.
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