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USB-5201 User's Guide  

Specifications 

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Accuracy 

Thermocouple measurement accuracy 

Table 3. Thermocouple accuracy specifications, including CJC measurement error 

Sensor Type 

Maximum error 

Typical error 

Temperature range 

±1.499 °C 

±0.507 °C 

-210 to 0 °C 

±0.643 °C 

±0.312 °C 

0 to 1200 °C 

±1.761 °C 

±0.538 °C 

-210 to 0 °C 

±0.691 °C 

±0.345 °C 

0 to 1372 °C 

±2.491 °C 

±0.648 °C 

-50 to 250 °C 

±1.841 °C 

±0.399 °C 

250 to 1768.1 °C 

±2.653 °C 

±0.650 °C 

-50 to 250 °C 

±1.070 °C 

±0.358 °C 

250 to 1768.1 °C 

±1.779 °C 

±0.581 °C 

250 to 700 °C 

±0.912 °C 

±0.369 °C 

700 to 1820 °C 

±1.471 °C 

±0.462 °C 

-200 to 0 °C 

±0.639 °C 

±0.245 °C 

0 to 1000 °C 

±1.717 °C 

±0.514 °C 

-200 to 0 °C 

±0.713 °C 

±0.256 °C 

0 to 600 °C 

±1.969 °C 

±0.502 °C 

-200 to 0 °C 

±0.769 °C 

±0.272 °C 

0 to 1300 °C 

Note 3:  

Thermocouple specifications include linearization, cold-junction compensation and system noise. 
These specs are for one year, or 3000 operating hours, whichever comes first and for operation of 
the device between 15 °C and 35 °C. For measurements outside this range, add ±0.5 degree to the 
maximum error shown. There are CJC sensors on each side of the module. The accuracy listed 
above assumes the screw terminals are at the same temperature as the CJC sensor. Errors shown 
do not include inherent thermocouple error. Please contact your thermocouple supplier for details 
on the actual thermocouple error. 

Note 4:  

Thermocouples must be connected to the device such that they are floating with respect to GND 
(pins 9, 19, 28, 38). The device GND pins are isolated from earth ground, so connecting 
thermocouple sensors to voltages referenced to earth ground is permissible as long as the 
isolation between the GND pins and earth ground is maintained. 

Note 5:  

When thermocouples are attached to conductive surfaces, the voltage differential between 
multiple thermocouples must remain within ±1.4 V. For best results we recommend the use of 
ungrounded or insulated thermocouples when possible. 

Throughput rate to PC 

Table 4. Throughput rate specifications 

Number of input channels 

Maximum throughput 

2 Samples/second 

2 S/s on each channel, 4 S/s total 

2 S/s on each channel, 6 S/s total 

2 S/s on each channel, 8 S/s total 

2 S/s on each channel, 10 S/s total 

2 S/s on each channel, 12 S/s total 

2 S/s on each channel, 14 S/s total 

2 S/s on each channel, 16 S/s total 

Summary of Contents for USB-5201

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Page 2: ...USB 5201 USB based 8 Channel Thermocouple Input Device and Data Logger User s Guide Document Revision 7 June 2008 Copyright 2008 Measurement Computing Corporation...

Page 3: ...d with same or similar device or refunded at MCC s discretion For specific information please refer to the terms and conditions of sale Harsh Environment Warranty Program Any Measurement Computing pro...

Page 4: ...from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or copyrights of Measurement Computing Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced sto...

Page 5: ...12 and earlier 12 Firmware revision 3 0 and later 12 Configuring the USB 5201 13 Configuring data logging options 13 Calibrating the USB 5201 13 Chapter 3 Sensor Connections 14 Screw terminal pin out...

Page 6: ...input section 22 Channel configurations 22 Accuracy 23 Thermocouple measurement accuracy 23 Throughput rate to PC 23 Digital input output 24 Temperature alarms 24 Memory 24 Microcontroller 25 Data Lo...

Page 7: ...Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button italic text Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles and to emphasize a word or phrase For example The InstaCal installation pr...

Page 8: ...ach alarm is software configurable as active high or low You set up the temperature threshold conditions to activate each alarm When an alarm is activated the associated DIO channel is driven to the o...

Page 9: ...Isolated DC DC USB 5V 12 12 8 DIO Compact Flash connector Battery backed Real Time Clock USB Microcontroller USB PC Ext Pwr for data logging USB or External power required for data logging operations...

Page 10: ...ored on the USB 5201 The USB 5201 is plug and play There are no jumpers to position DIP switches to set or interrupts to configure You can connect the USB 5201 before or after you install the software...

Page 11: ...t The following items are shipped with the USB 5201 Hardware The following items should be included with your shipment USB 5201 with memory card USB cable 2 meter length External power supply 2 5 watt...

Page 12: ...port on your computer or to an external USB hub that is connected to your computer The USB cable provides power and communication to the USB 5201 Caution If you are connecting the USB 5201 to an exter...

Page 13: ...ions are loaded on power up The factory default configuration is Type J thermocouple Warm up Allow the USB 5201 to warm up for 30 minutes before taking measurements This warm up time minimizes thermal...

Page 14: ...ows on the bottom edge Each row has 26 connections Between each bank of screw terminals are two integrated CJC sensors used for thermocouple measurements Signals are identified in Figure 2 RSVD 1 NC 2...

Page 15: ...9 DIO7 Digital Input output 24 DIO1 Digital Input output 50 DIO6 Digital Input output 25 DIO2 Digital Input output 51 DIO5 Digital Input output 26 DIO3 Digital Input output 52 DIO4 Digital Input outpu...

Page 16: ...ing configuration Connect the thermocouple to the USB 5201 using a differential configuration as shown in Figure 3 RSVD NC C H C L NC RSVD C H C L GND RSVD Figure 3 Typical thermocouple connection Con...

Page 17: ...ital I O and conductive thermocouples the thermocouples are no longer isolated In this case thermocouples must not be connected to any conductive surfaces that may be referenced to earth ground For ge...

Page 18: ...junction voltage from the analog input s thermocouple voltage measurement Increasing the thermocouple length If you need to increase the length of your thermocouple use the same type of thermocouple...

Page 19: ...SB cable to a USB port on your computer or to an external USB hub that is connected to your computer When connected to an active USB bus the device s USB connector provides 5 V power and communication...

Page 20: ...blinks each time data is captured Any logging mode Blinks rapidly 250 ms period and continuously The memory card is full The memory card was removed during logging Insert the memory card again to sto...

Page 21: ...the device when you remove the USB 5201 when the LED is steady green This information applies to all USB 5201 devices regardless of the firmware version installed Transferring binary data after a log...

Page 22: ...IN 60 Hz 90 dB min Common mode rejection ratio fIN 50 Hz 60 Hz 100 dB min Resolution 24 bits No missing codes 24 bits Input coupling DC Warm up time 30 minutes min Open thermocouple detect Automatical...

Page 23: ...n each side of the module The accuracy listed above assumes the screw terminals are at the same temperature as the CJC sensor Errors shown do not include inherent thermocouple error Please contact you...

Page 24: ...t be connected to any conductive surfaces that may be referenced to earth ground Temperature alarms Table 6 Temperature alarm specifications Number of alarms 8 one per digital I O line Alarm functiona...

Page 25: ...ave elapsed since power on Note Data logging is not allowed when the device is attached to an active USB bus due to processing limitations The device must be connected to the standalone power supply t...

Page 26: ...ation Measurement system to PC 500 VDC min AC Adapter Power Supply used for data logging operation Output voltage 5V 5 Output wattage 2 5 W Input voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Input current 0 2 A Note...

Page 27: ...AWG D D USB cable length 3 meters max Environmental Table 14 Environmental specifications Operating temperature range 0 to 70 C Storage temperature range 40 to 85 C Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Me...

Page 28: ...RSVD Reserved Do Not Use CJC sensor CJC sensor 11 RSVD Reserved Do Not Use 37 RSVD Reserved Do Not Use 12 NC 38 GND 13 C2H CH2 sensor input 39 C5L CH5 sensor input 14 C2L CH2 sensor input 40 C5H CH5 s...

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