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TCIC User’s Manual
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1. Main Features
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Very High Speed & High Resolution.
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Supports up to 8 channels (differential inputs).
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Each channel can be set for a thermocouple reading or
for a voltage (millivolt) reading.
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Internal A/D resolution: 24 bit (not all are used).
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Sampling rate: 400 Hz (50 Hz for each channel).
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Single opto-isolated output per channel which can be
used as a set-point (alarm etc.) or as a general purpose
output.
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Conversion tables are on board to enable stand-alone
operation.
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Reading is in °F, °C or mV.
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CJC (Cold Junction Compensation) built on board.
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Each channel supports the most popular families of
thermocouples (E, J, K, R, S, T) or any indefinite voltage
source in the range -500mV -> +500mV.
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USB as a standard method of communication.
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USB + RS485 and RS232 (option).
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Multiple boards may be connected via USB or the
optional RS485.
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On board high accuracy reference voltage for easy
calibration.
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No need for external power supply when used with USB.
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Includes Windows software for initial setup and also a
Smart data logger package for monitoring & collecting
readings in high speed – with graphic mode display.
Communication
Two types of drivers are available:
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The direct driver provides access via a DLL supplying
functions to directly control the device.
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The VCP (Virtual COM Port) driver would make the TCIC
appear as a spare COM port on the PC, e.g. COM3.