MU-Thermocouple1 CAN FD – User Manual
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Introduction
With the MU-Thermocouple1 CAN FD, measurement data of
thermocouples is captured, preprocessed, and transmitted via
CAN FD. The temperature is measured via 8 connectors which are
specified for the temperature measuring ranges J, K or T, depen-
ding on the product version. Temperatures can be captured in
Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin and processed with an individual
scale and offset. The measurement data is then transmitted via
CAN FD or classic CAN.
Data processing, message transmission, and LED indication are set
up with the free Windows software Thermocouple FD Configura-
tion. The configuration created on the computer is transferred via
the CAN bus to the MU-Thermocouple1 CAN FD which then runs as
an independent CAN node. Multiple devices can be configured
independently on a CAN bus.
Attention!
Heed the safety instructions in section 3.1 on page 12
that explain the meaning of the warning sign printed on the
unit casing.
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Properties at a Glance
8 Mini sockets for thermocouple types J, K, or T
4 galvanically isolated measuring modules, each with 2
thermocouple sockets of the same type
Measuring ranges:
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J: -210 to +1121 °C (-346 to +2050 °F)
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K: -200 to +1370 °C (-328 to +2498 °F)
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T: -200 to +400 °C (-328 to +752 °F)
