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Complete RS-232 8 Channel Thermocouple/Volts/mV/mA 16-bit Analog Input DAQ System: Accepts Thermocouple Types: J,K,T,E,R,S,B,N,C and Input Ranges: ±15mV, ±50mV, ±100mV, ±500mV, ±1V, ±2.5V, ±20mA; Support Open Thermocouple Detection and +/-240V Overvolt...

  • Complete RS-232 Data Acquisition System
  • 8 Thermocouple, mV, Voltage or mA Inputs (expandable)
  • Accepts ±15mV, ±50mV, ±100mV, ±500mV, ±1V, ±2.5V (Jumper Selectable)
  • Accepts Thermocouples Directly, as well as mV, V & mA inputs
  • Accepts Thermocouple types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, C
  • Open Thermocouple Detection
  • 240V Input Protection
  • 16-Bit Resolution A/D Converter
  • Expandable with Optional 8000 Series Modules
  • Ready-to-Run System Includes:
    • 8520 for direct RS-232
    • 8018R (prewired)
    • RS-232 Cable
    • Power Supply
    • WINview CP Plus 2012 Ready-to-Run Software - Supports Analog Inputs Only
    • Includes Free CD with user Manuals, Visual Basic Examples, Drivers for DASYLab, Compatible with TestPoint, Software Utilities, and WINview CP, LINUX driver available upon request
    • WINview CP 2012 is compatible with Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit Operating Systems

Hardware Specifications:

    • Analog Input:
      • Input Channels: 8 differential
      • Input type : +/-15mV, +/-50mV, +/-100mV, +/-500mV, +/-1V, +/-2.5V, +/-20mA (requires optional external 125 ohm resistor), Thermocouple)
      • Thermocouple Type: J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, C, L, M
      • Resolution: 16 bit
      • Sampling Rate of Module: 10 Samples/1 Second
      • Accuracy: ±0.1%
      • Bandwidth: 15.7Hz
      • Zero Drift: +/- 10µV/°C
      • Span Drift: ±25ppm/°C
      • Common Mode Rejection @50/60Hz: 86dB min
      • Normal Mode Rejection @ 50/60Hz: 100dB
      • Input Impedance: Voltage: >400k O
      • Over Voltage Protection: 240 Vrms
      • Open Thermocouple Detection: Yes
      • ESD Protection: +/-4kV (Contact for each channel)
      • Intra-Module Isolation: 3000VDC
    • Interface:
      • RS-485
      • Format: N,8,1
      • Baud Rate: 1200 ~ 115200 bps
      • Connections: Terminal blocks (accepts 16-22 AWG wires)
    • LED Display:
      • 1 LED as Power/Communication Indicator
    • Power:
      • Input Voltage Range: +10 to +30V DC
      • Power Consumption: 1.8W
    • Environment:
      • Operating Temperature: -13 to 167°F (-25 to 75°C)
      • Storage Temperature: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
      • Humidity: 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing

Thermocouple Type

Software Specifications:

    • Hardware Requirements:
      • One 8000 Series Analog Input Module Connected via USB or RS232
      • 512MB RAM
      • 6MB Hard Disk Space (For WINview CP 2012 Only - Additional Space Required for Data Storage and/or .NET Framework)
    • Software Requirements
      • Windows XP (Service Pack 3), Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
      • Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.0 or Higher
      • 1024 x 768 Resolution or Higher
      • Requires Administrator User Privileges
    • General Software Specifications:
      • Maximum Number of Inputs:
        • Number and Type of Channels Determined by Module Used
      • Supported Signal Types:
        • All Analog Input Types:
          • Volts, mV, mA, Thermocouple, RTD, Strain Gauge, etc.
      • Ease of Use:
        • Very Easy, No Learning Curve, No Programming, No Manual Needed
      • Speed of Acquisition:
        • Maximum: 10 Hz (May be Limited by Hardware)
        • Minimum: None
      • Duration of Acquisition:
        • Finite (Specify Number of Points to Collect)
        • Continuous (Collects Until Stopped by User)
      • Data Storage:
        • Stream Data to Disk as ASCII Text (Tab Delimited)
        • Stream Data to Disk as ASCII Text with Time/Date Stamp Options (Tab Delimited)
        • Easily Import into Microsoft Excel
      • Settings Retrieval
        • All User Settings May Be Saved to a File for Later Use
        • Selectable Auto-Load of Specified Settings File
      • Math Formulas Per Channel:
        • Yes
        • Supports the Following Math Functions: +, -, *, /, ( ), sin, cos, tan, ^, ln, sqr, exp
      • Real-Time Display:
        • Yes, Selectable Graphing Options
    • Graph Specifications:
      • Display:
        • Time vs. Y
        • Multiple Channels per Graph
        • Digital Readout of Each Channel
        • Strip-Chart Mode
        • User Selectable Graph Type (Line, Bar, Pie, etc.)
      • X-Axis:
        • Samples, Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days
        • Supports Auto-Scaling
      • Y-Axis:
        • User-Defineable
        • Supports Auto-Scaling
      • Graph Functions:
        • Print Graph Image
        • Save Graph Image
        • Zoom Graph Image
        • Copy Graph Image to Clipboard
      • Trigger Type:
        • Software Push Button