NI USB-TC01 Calibration Procedure 2 ni.com
Documentation Requirements
For information about the NI USB-TC01, you can consult the following
documents:
• Getting Started with the NI USB-TC01—provides instructions for
installing and configuring the NI USB-TC01.
• NI USB-TC01 User Guide and Specifications—includes detailed
information about NI USB-TC01 and provides the published
specification values for the NI USB-TC01. Refer to the most recent
NI USB-TC01 User Guide and Specifications online at
ni.com/
manuals
for specifications.
You can also find the latest versions of the documentation at
ni.com/
manuals
.
Test Equipment
National Instruments recommends that you use the equipment in Table 1
for calibrating the NI USB-TC01.
Test Conditions
The following setup and environmental conditions are required to ensure
the NI USB-TC01 meets published specifications.
• Keep connections to the device as short as possible. Long cables and wires
act as antennae, picking up extra noise that can affect measurements.
• Verify that all connections to the device are secure.
• Maintain an ambient temperature of 25 ±5 °C.
Table 1. Recommended Equipment
Equipment Recommended Model Requirements
Calibrator Fluke 5500A If this instrument is unavailable, use a
high-precision simulated thermocouple
output module capable of type J with an
accuracy of ±0.4 °C at 0 °C and 1000 °C
simulated outputs.
Thermocouple wire — Type J
Two miniature
thermocouple
connectors
— Type J