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PCLab
INSTRUCTION MANUAL – V1.1x B
INTRODUCTION
my
PCLab
is a very compact Data Acquisition tool that connects to a PC via a USB port and monitors two universal input
analog variables along with one digital input. From hobbyists to scientists, from simple technical tasks to complex
engineering activities,
my
PCLab
can be an invaluable tool for on-line monitoring and data logging in school, laboratory
research, machine data recording and industrial understanding.
It comes with intuitive and easy-to-use Windows software which plots and records data, shows gauges, bargraphs and
digital readouts. The USB port is accessed as a virtual serial port, which makes
my
PCLab
compatible with SCADA
software with Modbus RTU driver or with any program with ASCII serial communication.
Multiple units of
my
PCLab
can be connected to the same computer, easily expanding the number of inputs. The
my
PCLab
software can simultaneously communicate with multiple modules.
This manual describes software installation and connection of input signals to a
my
PCLab
module. Instructions on using
the software are available on its help system.
Not compatible with Windows® 10.
READ THIS RECOMMENDATION TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER.
my
PCLab
inputs are not electrically isolated from the USB port. Before connecting signals from sensors or
transducers, make sure that they are not in contact with any source of electrical power (wires or conductive
surfaces which may get energized). Input channels are not isolated from each other.
SPECIFICATIONS
Analog Input Signals:
Configurable for channels 1 and 2. The input signals and measuring ranges are listed in the
following table.
•
Thermocouples
: J, K, T, E, N, R, S and B types.
Input Impedance >> 1 MΩ
•
Pt100
:
Three wires connection, 625
µ
A bias
current, α = 0.00385.
•
Linear Signals
:
0 to 50 mVdc: Input Impedance >> 1 MΩ
0 to 10 Vdc: Input Impedance = 1 MΩ. Available only in channel 1.
4 to 20 mAdc: Input Impedance: 22 Ω (+ 2,0 Vdc)
Input Type
Maximum Range
J
Thermocouple
-
130,0 to 940,0 °C (
-
202,0 to 1724,0 ºF)
K
Thermocouple
-
200,0 to 1370,0 °C (
-
328,0 to 2498,0 ºF)
T
Thermocouple
-
200,0 to 400,0 °C (
-
328,0 to 752,0 ºF)
E
Thermocouple
-
100,0 to 720,0 °C (
-
148,0 to 1328,0 ºF)
N
Thermocouple
-
200,0 to 1300,0 °C (
-
328,0 to 2372,0 ºF)
R
Thermocouple
0,0 to 1760,0 °C (
-
32,0 to 3200,0 ºF)
S
Thermocouple
0,0 to 1760,0 °C (
-
32,0 to 3200,0 ºF)
B
Thermocouple
500,0 to 1800,0 °C (932,0 to 3272,0 ºF)
Pt100
RTD
-
200,0 to 650,0 °C (
-
328,0 to 1202,0 ºF)
0 to 50 mVdc
Adjustable from -
32767 to +32767
0 to 10 Vdc (Channel 1)
Adjustable from -
32767 to +32767
4 to 20 mAdc
Adjustable from -
32767 to +32767
myPCLab
module sensors and signals
