Saturday, April 17, 2010

USB Data Acquisition Device Simplifies Thermocouple Temperature Measurement

The NI USB-TC01 from National Instruments is a USB data acquisition device that measures and records temperature data from a thermocouple in combination with a PC and National Instruments InstantDAQ technology, which enables users to instantly take temperature measurements with no set-up time or driver software installation. It features a standard miniplug connector that allows users to employ various types of thermocouples to meet their specific application needs.

The USB-TC01 device offers instant setup for a variety of temperature applications that can be used in scientific labs; heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) units; cryogenics; industrial ovens and furnaces; engine exhaust and combustion systems; and building monitoring.

In addition to saving time and resources in system setup, the new device boasts the same overall accuracy and reliability as more complex measurement systems. With traditional stand-alone data loggers, measurements are made independently of the PC and data can only be viewed offline. The USB-TC01 is always connected to the PC, so users can take live measurements and view results displayed instantly on the PC monitor.

The basic functionality of the USB-TC01 can be expanded by downloading additional, free ready-to-run applications. For further customisation, users can build their own applications by combining the USB-TC01 with NI LabVIEW graphical system design software and NI-DAQmx driver software.

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