{"id":1716,"date":"2017-08-07T14:07:04","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T21:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1716"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T16:34:37","slug":"ptc10k-ch-10a-temperature-controller-chassis","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/product\/ptc10k-ch-10a-temperature-controller-chassis\/","title":{"rendered":"PTC10K-CH 10 A Temperature Controller, Chassis Mount"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6>TIME-TESTED RELIABILITY<\/h6>\n<p>The <b>PTC-CH Series Chassis Mount Temperature Controllers<\/b> deliver the precision performance and long-term reliability you expect from a Wavelength Electronics temperature controller. PTC-CH Series controllers are found in such diverse applications as particle and droplet measurement, manufacturing machine vision systems, biomolecular interaction analysis, and more. They are CE certified. A PDF version of the <a href=\"\/download\/general\/weicedoc.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Declaration of Conformance<\/a> is available.<\/p>\n<h6>VERSATILE AND EASY TO USE<\/h6>\n<p>PTC-CH controllers are available in different models so you can choose the one that best suits your application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/product\/ptc2-5k-ch-2-5-a-temperature-controller-chassis-mount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PTC2.5K-CH<\/a> delivers up to \u00b12.5 A output current<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/product\/ptc5k-ch-5-a-temperature-controller-chassis-mount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PTC5K-CH<\/a> for applications requiring up to \u00b15 A<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/product\/ptc10k-ch-10a-temperature-controller-chassis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PTC10K-CH<\/a> drives up to \u00b110 A<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/product\/ptc10k-sl-booster-for-ptc-temperature-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PTC10K-SL<\/a> can be tied to the 10 A driver to deliver a combined \u00b120 A output current<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The PTC-CH controllers operate from a single power supply between 4.5 V and 30 V. The linear bipolar controller drives a Peltier thermoelectric cooler or a resistive heater, and the chassis-mount package integrates easily into OEM applications.<\/p>\n<p>PTC-CH controllers interface with a variety of temperature sensors, and the bias current is adjustable in order to maximize controller sensitivity and stability for your application.<\/p>\n<p>The compact chassis-mount design simplifies heatsinking and requires minimal space. PTC-CH controllers are quick to configure for your prototype project, and there are no surprises when it&#8217;s time to integrate the controller into the final design.<\/p>\n<p>When controlling laser diode temperature, the <a href=\"\/product\/ldmount-5a-butterfly-laser-diode-mount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LDMOUNT-5A<\/a>, a 14-pin butterfly laser diode mount with integrated heat sinking, is available for simple connections between the PTC-CH and the laser.<\/p>\n<p>If you are using a Quantum Cascade Laser or need low noise performance with a laser diode, we offer the PTC-CH nested in the QCL OEM drivers. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teamwavelength.com\/maintenance\/download\/Datasheets\/qcl-ptc.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Information is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6>PRACTICAL FEATURES FOR REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS<\/h6>\n<p>Built-in features make your product more robust to real-world operating conditions and minimize your electronics overhead:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the optional remote temperature setpoint signal is lost, the controller defaults to a standard &#8220;safe&#8221; temperature setpoint (25\u00baC when a 10 k\u03a9 thermistor is used). The safe temperature can be changed at the factory; call for details.<\/li>\n<li>An on-board trimpot is used to set the output current limit to prevent over-driving the TEC, and helps protect your load from thermal runaway situations.<\/li>\n<li>Proportional gain is easily adjusted with an on-board trimpot.<\/li>\n<li>Low temperature coefficient design remains stable across a wide range of ambient conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When used with Wavelength&#8217;s laser drivers, such as the PLD Series, these temperature controllers provide stable and reliable performance that sets your system apart from your competitors&#8217; and keeps your customers satisfied.<\/p>\n<h6>COUNT ON WAVELENGTH ELECTRONICS<\/h6>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"\/download\/general\/ptc-ch_brochure.pdf\" class=\"mtli_attachment mtli_pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brochure<\/a> to view a more detailed specification chart, and then call Wavelength&#8217;s sales engineers so we can help you choose the right temperature controller for your application.<\/p>\n<p>Free, effective, and responsive technical support is available to simplify integration of Wavelength products into your OEM design. Standard product can be easily modified to meet your application requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TIME-TESTED RELIABILITY The PTC-CH Series Chassis Mount Temperature Controllers deliver the precision performance and long-term reliability you expect from a Wavelength Electronics temperature controller. PTC-CH Series controllers are found in such diverse applications as particle and droplet measurement, manufacturing machine vision systems, biomolecular interaction analysis, and more. They are CE certified. 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