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Once the device has been detected, the NI USB-TC01 launch screen will open, as shown in
Figure 3, or a Windows Autoplay dialog will appear allowing you to select

TC01Launcher.exe

 to run the software.

Note

 

You must connect the NI USB-TC01 to the computer for the launch screen to

open. If the NI USB-TC01 is connected to the computer and the launch screen does
not appear, refer to the NI USB-TC01 support page. The support page is accessible
by going to 

ni.com/info

 and entering Info Code 

USBTC01

, or by clicking the

Device Support

 link on the NI USB-TC01 launch screen.

Note

 

If Autoplay does not 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, you can graph and log data with the Temperature
Logger, customize the Temperature Logger source code in LabVIEW, and explore other ways
to do more with your NI USB-TC01.

Note

 

When the Temperature Logger or another application accesses the device, the

Current Reading

 on the NI USB-TC01 launch screen is blocked and does not

update.

LED Indicator

The green LED on the NI USB-TC01 indicates the device status. When the LED is
illuminated, the device is powered and ready for operation. If the LED is not illuminated, the
device is not powered or did not initialize.

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NI USB-TC01 User Guide

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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