Taking Measurements with Software
Logging Temperature
To log temperature data, complete the following steps:
1.
From the NI USB-TC01 launch screen, click
Temperature Logger
.
2.
In the NI USB-TC01 Temperature Logger window that opens, select the
Thermocouple
Type
and
Temperature Units
.
3.
To capture (log) the temperature readings, select
Log Data
.
4.
Click
Start
. The NI USB-TC01 acquires and graphs the temperature until you click
Stop
.
5.
Click
View Log
to open the log file.
Downloading Additional Applications
Additional ready-to-run applications that provide added functionality for your NI USB-TC01
are available as free downloads. You can access these applications by selecting
Do More with
your NI USB-TC01
from the NI USB-TC01 launch screen.
Creating Custom Software
In addition to taking 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 flowchart, so you can graphically
wire together function blocks to create your own applications for logging data, alarming,
triggering, reporting, and performing real-time data analysis. To learn more, select
Do More
with your NI USB-TC01
from the NI USB-TC01 launch screen.
Connecting Input Signals
The NI USB-TC01 provides connection for a single thermocouple. Supported thermocouple
types are J, K, R, S, T, N, E, and B.
The NI USB-TC01 has a two-prong uncompensated thermocouple input that accepts a
standard two-prong male mini thermocouple connector.
Figure 4.
NI USB-TC01 Terminal Assignments
TC+
TC−
Connect the positive lead of the thermocouple connector to the TC+ terminal, and the negative
lead of the thermocouple connector to the TC- terminal.
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