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USER GUIDE

NI USB-TC01

Single-Channel Thermocouple Input Module

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The National Instruments USB-TC01 data acquisition (DAQ) device provides a Full-Speed
USB interface for a single thermocouple channel. This user guide describes how to use the
device.

For specifications, refer to the 

NI USB-TC01 Device Specifications

 document available at 

ni.com/manuals.

Figure 1.

 NI USB-TC01 Device

Safety Guidelines

The following section contains important safety information that you must follow when
installing and using the NI USB-TC01.

Caution

 

Operate the NI USB-TC01 only as described in these operating

instructions. Misuse of the device can result in a hazard. You can compromise the

Summary of Contents for USB-TC01

Page 1: ...ruments USB TC01 Manual Get Pricing Availability at ApexWaves com Call Today 1 800 915 6216 Email sales apexwaves com https www apexwaves com modular systems national instruments temperature input dev...

Page 2: ...ribes how to use the device For specifications refer to the NI USB TC01 Device Specifications document available at ni com manuals Figure 1 NI USB TC01 Device Safety Guidelines The following section c...

Page 3: ...ution occurs or dry nonconductive pollution occurs that becomes conductive due to condensation You must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which the device is rated Do not exceed...

Page 4: ...boxes switches socket outlets in the fixed installation and stationary motors with permanent connections to fixed installations Measurement Category IV is for measurements performed at the primary el...

Page 5: ...ot start you can manually run the software by locating the NI USB TC01 under My Computer and double clicking TC01Launcher exe Figure 3 NI USB TC01 Launch Screen Through the NI USB TC01 launch screen y...

Page 6: ...measurements with the NI USB TC01 launch screen you can also build custom software for your NI USB TC01 with LabVIEW and NI DAQmx driver software LabVIEW uses graphical icons and wires that resemble a...

Page 7: ...racy of the thermocouple and the cold junction temperature Error graphs for each thermocouple type connected to the NI USB TC01 are provided in the NI USB TC01 Device Specifications document available...

Page 8: ...mocouple connector type and thermocouple type should match Open Thermocouple Detection OTD The NI USB TC01 is equipped with open thermocouple detection With OTD any open circuit condition at the therm...

Page 9: ...the cold junction compensation CJC sensor used to measure the cold junction Minimizing Thermal Gradients Thermocouple wire can be a significant source of thermal gradients if it conducts heat or cold...

Page 10: ...ister to register your National Instruments product Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI A Declaration of Conformity Do...

Page 11: ...and third party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni com legal export compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance p...

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