Description
The NI USB-TC01 is a thermocouple input device characterized by its part numbers 781314-01, 781314-02, 781314-03, 781314-04. This device features a J-Type ungrounded probe, making it a specific choice for applications requiring precision temperature measurements.
It operates via a Full-Speed USB interface, ensuring easy connectivity and data transfer to computers for analysis and monitoring. The USB-TC01 is designed with a single thermocouple channel, focusing on delivering accurate temperature readings.
Software compatibility is broad, including InstantDAQ Technology, NI LabVIEW, and NIDAQmx driver software, offering users a flexible platform for developing, analyzing, and storing data. This device is compatible with a wide range of thermocouples, specifically types B, R, S, T, J, K, E, N, providing versatility in its application across different environments and materials.
With an ADC resolution of 20 bits, the USB-TC01 ensures high precision in temperature measurement. The input range is ±73.125 mV, coupled with a maximum sample rate of 4 S/s, balancing accuracy with speed of data acquisition.
The device boasts a cold-junction compensation accuracy of 0.6 °C typical and 1.25 °C maximum, further enhancing its reliability in temperature measurement. Overvoltage protection is also a key feature, with a 30 V maximum between TC+ and TC-, ensuring the device’s safety during operation.
Powered directly via USB, the USB-TC01 is efficient in its power consumption, requiring 150 mA during operation and only 2.5 mA in suspend mode, making it an energy-efficient option for continuous temperature monitoring.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 781314-01, 781314-02, 781314-03, 781314-04 |
| Model | USB-TC01 |
| Description | NI USB-TC01 Thermocouple Input w/ J-Type Ungrounded Probe |
| Interface | Full-Speed USB |
| Channels | 1 Thermocouple Channel |
| Software Compatibility | InstantDAQ Technology, NI LabVIEW, NIDAQmx driver software |
| Thermocouple Compatibility | B, R, S, T, J, K, E, N |
| ADC Resolution | 20 bits |
| Input Range | ±73.125 mV |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 4 S/s |
| Cold-Junction Compensation Accuracy | 0.6 °C typical, 1.25 °C maximum |
| Overvoltage Protection | 30 V maximum between TC+ and TC- |
| Power Source | USB Powered |
| Current Consumption | 150 mA (Operating), 2.5 mA (Suspend) |
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Question 1: What is the ADC resolution of the NI USB-TC01? Question 2: Which thermocouple types is USB-TC01 compatible with? Question 3: What is the maximum sample rate of the USB-TC01? Question 4: What is the power consumption during operation for USB-TC01? Question 5: How is the USB-TC01 powered? |
