Table Top TEC Controller
Model No : Q16A
-20C up to 135C
(Thermal Solutions)
TEC Q16A Specification
Output Stage:
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Output Current per Channel: 0 to ±16 A
High Voltage (HV) Version:
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DC Input Voltage: 12–36 V (Nominal)
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Output Voltage per Channel: 0 to ±30 V (max. UIN – 6 V)
Operation Modes:
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Stand-alone operation without live control interface
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Remote control via USB, RS485, RS422, or I/O
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Script-controlled via lookup table readout
Driver Modes:
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DC Power Supply: Set current or voltage
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Temperature Control: PID settings, auto-tuning, and optional Cool/Heat-only or Resistor modes
Data Interfaces:
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USB 2.0, 1kV isolated (FTDI chip)
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2× RS485 / RS422
General Purpose I/O Features (Optional for Standalone Mode):
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8× Digital I/O signals (3.3 V / 5 V)
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Configurable as input to control Q16A (e.g., Enable, Temperature Up/Down)
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Configurable as output to monitor TEC-1123 (e.g., Error indication, Temperature stable indication)
Operating Characteristics:
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Operating Temperature: –40°C to +85°C
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Humidity: 5% – 95%, non-condensing
Thermo Electric Cooler Temperature Controller
 TEC (Q16A) |  TEC (Back View) |  TEC (Front View) |
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Q16A Key Features
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True bipolar DC current source for both cooling and heating
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Two temperature monitoring inputs (1× main, 1× auxiliary) with intelligent PID control and auto-tuning
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Fully digital control with robust hardware and firmware offering multiple communication and safety options
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PC software enables configuration, control, monitoring, and live diagnostics via USB and RS485
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All parameters are stored in non-volatile memory
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Compatible with Pt100, Pt1000, or NTC temperature probes
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Two independent TEC controller/driver channels
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Temperature precision and stability: < 0.01°C
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Performance-optimized PID for thermal power control
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Efficiency: 94% (@ 90% load)
