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- Page 2 PCI-DAS-TC Thermocouple Input Board User’s Guide Document Revision 4, July, 2006 © Copyright 2006, Measurement Computing Corporation...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introducing the PCI-DAS-TC ......................1-1 Overview: PCI-DAS-TC features........................1-1 Software features ............................1-1 Chapter 2 Installing the PCI-DAS-TC ........................ 2-1 What comes with your PCI-DAS-TC shipment?.................... 2-1 Hardware ..................................2-1 Additional documentation.............................. 2-1 Optional components ..............................2-1 Unpacking the PCI-DAS-TC.......................... 2-2 Installing the software ............................ -
Page 6: About This User's Guide
About this User's Guide What you will learn from this user's guide This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the PCI-DAS-TC so that you get the most out of the thermocouple/voltage input features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources. -
Page 7: Introducing The Pci-Das-Tc
The PCI-DAS-TC is available by itself (MCC part number PCI-DAS-TC/BRD), or as part of a kit that includes the CIO-STA-TC screw terminal adapter board, five foot shielded cable, and DAS Wizard software. The MCC part number for the kit is PCI-DAS-TC. -
Page 8: Installing The Pci-Das-Tc
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of the software you received with your PCI-DAS-TC and information regarding installation of that software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware. -
Page 9: Unpacking The Pci-Das-Tc
Quick-Start.pdf. Installing the PCI-DAS-TC The PCI-DAS-TC board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set on the board. Configuration is controlled by your system's BIOS. To install your board, follow the steps below. Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. -
Page 10: Configuring The Pci-Das-Tc
InstaCal. Configuring the PCI-DAS-TC All hardware configuration options on the PCI-DAS-TC are software controlled. You can select some of the configuration options using InstaCal, such as the thermocouple type, CJC on/off, voltage or thermocouple gain, and temperature units. Once selected, any program that uses the Universal Library will initialize the hardware according to these selections. -
Page 11: Field Wiring, Signal Termination And Conditioning
You can use the following screw terminal adapter board (with CJC sensor and isothermal block) to terminate field signals and route them into the PCI-DAS-TC using the C37FFS-x cable. CIO-STA-TC – Isothermal block with CJC sensor. Details on this product are available on our web site at... -
Page 12: Programming And Developing Applications
You should use the Universal Library or one of the packaged application programs mentioned above to control your board. Only experienced programmers should try register-level programming. If you need to program at the register level in your application, refer to the Register Map for the PCI-DAS-TC. This document is available at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-DAS-TC.pdf. -
Page 13: Functional Details
Chapter 4 Functional Details PCI-DAS-TC Block diagram PCI-DAS-TC functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here. External DAS-TC Screw Terminal Isolated Analog Input Section Input Screw +10V Ref Connector Terminal Input AMP TC Input Channel Channels Converter 0 - 15... -
Page 14: Cio-Sta-Tc Screw Terminal Adapter Board
The CIO-STA-TC is a specially configured screw terminal adapter board designed specifically for use with the PCI-DAS-TC. The board has screw terminals for each thermocouple channel, a cold junction sensor integrated into an isothermal bar, and the option of installing an "open thermocouple detection" circuit. -
Page 15: Processing And Control
Dual Port RAM. Refer to the "Dual Port RAM Memory Map" section in the Register Map for the PCI-DAS-TC for more details on this process. This document is available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/registermaps/RegMapPCI-DAS-TC.pdf. -
Page 16: Specifications
Chapter 5 Specifications Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design. Analog input Table 1. Analog input specifications A/D converter type AD652 V/F converter Number of channels 16 differential thermocouple inputs, 1 CJC input Programmable ranges −2.5 V to +10 V, −20 mV to +80 mV, −15 mV to +60 mV, −6.25 mV to 25 mV Voltage gains... -
Page 17: Miscellaneous
PCI-DAS-TC User's Guide Specifications Table 3. Thermocouple measurements (not including CJC errors) Range Accuracy (Worst Case) Resolution Type @ 50 Hz @ 60 Hz @ 400 Hz 0 to 750 °C ±0.5 °C 0.05 °C 0.05 °C 0.40 °C −200 to 1250 °C ±1.4 °C... -
Page 18: Linearity Error
PCI-DAS-TC User's Guide Specifications Linearity error Table 8. Linearity error specifications −25 °C to +105 °C 0.1 °C typical, 0.35 °C maximum Temperature coefficient 1 µA/°C typical Long term stability 0.1 °C / month Open thermocouple detect On/off switch selectable for each channel, full scale reading Power consumption Table 9. -
Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity
Norton, MA 02766 Category: Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product PCI-DAS-TC to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards or other... - Page 20 Measurement Computing Corporation 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton, Massachusetts 02766 (508) 946-5100 Fax: (508) 946-9500 E-mail: info@mccdaq.com www.mccdaq.com HM PCI-DAS-TC.doc...
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