Temperature Controllers

VueMetrix (Martinsried, Germany) has introduced Vue-TEC-15 and Vue-TEC-24 temperature controllers that are microprocessor- controlled and feature advanced fault diagnostics, user-settable operational limits, and an extensive library of interface commands. They are switch mode DC/DC converters with smoothing filters to improve power conversion efficiency. Operating point is regulated automatically. Vue-TEC 15 is rated at 120 watts and the Vue-TEC 24 is rated at 200 watts. An auxiliary second serial port on the Vue-TEC allows it to communicate internally with another controller. They are available in packaged form or as a circuit board assembly. They are suitable for driving Peltier effect devices to deliver temperature regulation of small thermal loads such as laser diode and heat sinks, non-linear laser crystals, and infrared detectors.