Wavelength Electronics Releases USBKIT Interface for Laser Diode and Temperature Control

Wavelength Electronics has launched a new precision USB laser diode and temperature control for its laser control system. The new control is a cost-effective package comprising an USBKIT interface board along with the software.

The interface board with USB 2.0 specification has on-board screw terminals that enable easy wiring. It also has the QuickConnect virtual control panel that provides real-time status of the laser system along with the strip chart graphs. A USBKIT can be used to operate a temperature controller and a laser diode driver at the same time, and multiple USBKITs can be used for controlling complex systems by attaching them to a single computer.

The USBKIT’s multifunction I/O card has auxiliary A/Ds as well as D/A for remote type of setpoint control. The QuickConnect software facilitates easy set-up and has on-screen wiring diagrams that allow connection of other Wavelength modules. The kit has built-in functions for conversion of resistance-to-temperature allowing easy calibration of temperature sensors. The required load temperature can be set up as a temperature or as a voltage through the graphic user interface. The temperature limits can be set and the laser diode current can be set to get disabled when the temperature goes beyond the limit.