The Thorlabs TE 8030 is a high-precision thermoelectric device (TED) controller module engineered for accurate temperature stabilization of optical and electronic components. This plug-in module integrates into the Thorlabs PRO8 Series Chassis and delivers closed-loop temperature control via a full PID feedback loop with independent P, I, and D settings. The controller maintains temperature stability better than ±0.002 °C (typically ±0.001 °C with AD590 sensors) across a wide operating range.
Technical Specifications
• Temperature control range: −12.375 to 90.000 °C (with semiconductor sensor); 5 Ω to 20 kΩ and 50 Ω to 200 kΩ (with thermistor, in two ranges)
• Temperature stability: Better than ±0.002 °C; typically ±0.001 °C with AD590 sensor
• TEC current ranges: ±2 A at 16 W, ±4 A at 32 W, ±8 A at 64 W
• Output: Low-noise bipolar
• Supported sensors: Thermistors, AD590, AD592, LM335; Pt 100 and Pt 1000 available upon request
• Form factor: Plug-in module for PRO8 Series Chassis (8-slot PRO8000 is 19″ rack-mountable)
– Key Features
• Full PID control loop with adjustable P, I, and D parameters for system optimization
• Adjustable TEC current limiting at hardware and software levels to protect TEC elements
• Protection against sensor failure, open TEC connections, and cable damage
• Remote control capability via IEEE 488.2 and RS232 when integrated into PRO8 chassis
– Typical Applications
Temperature stabilization for laser diodes, optical detectors, precision amplifiers, and other thermally sensitive components requiring sub-millidegree accuracy.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed exclusively for Thorlabs PRO8 Series Chassis. Integrates with compatible TEC elements and can operate alongside LDC8000 Laser Diode Current Controller Modules within the same chassis platform.
