Smartreader Plus 5 Thermocouple Logger; Description; Setup; Use - ACR Electronics SmartReader Plus Reference Manual

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SmartReader Plus 5 Thermocouple Logger

The SmartReader Plus 5 Thermocouple Logger can monitor and record temperatures from J,
K, T, S or E type thermocouples.
1.8.1

Description

The SmartReader Plus 5 has two external thermocouple temperature channels and one
internal thermistor channel.
For information on temperature ranges and resolutions applicable for the different types of
thermocouples you want to use, refer to the
1.8.2

Setup

The internal thermistor temperature channel for the SmartReader Plus 5 is used to simulate a
reference junction for the thermocouples - it must always be enabled.
Channel
0
3
5
1.8.3

Use

1. Connect a J, K, T, S or E type thermocouple to one or more channels. Make sure that
you observe polarity when making connections. To do this, connect a thermocouple's
negative wire (usually red) to the "-" terminal of the channel you want to use. Connect the
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Figure 5-1: SmartReader Plus 5
Specifications
Description
Internal Temperature
Thermocouple 1
Thermocouple 2
SmartReader Plus Data Logger
section.
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see SmartReader Plus 5 Specifications
see SmartReader Plus 5 Specifications
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