PICO USB TC-08 User Manual

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3.3
Driver routines
3.3.1
Introduction
The following table explains each of the USB TC-08 routines:
Routine
Description
New USB and serial mode
usb_tc08_open_unit
Opens the USB TC-08 unit and gets a valid USB
handle.
usb_tc08_open_unit_async
Opens the unit asynchronously.
usb_tc08_open_unit_progress
Polls the unit's enumeration progress during
asynchronous operation.
usb_tc08_close_unit
Closes the handle.
usb_tc08_stop
Stops the unit streaming.
usb_tc08_set_mains
Sets the mains interference rejection filter to
either 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
usb_tc08_get_minimum_interval_ms
Returns the minimum sampling interval for the
current setup.
usb_tc08_get_unit_info
Retrieves information on a particular unit and
presents it as a structure.
usb_tc08_get_formatted_info
Retrieves information on a particular unit and
presents it in string form.
usb_tc08_get_last_error
Returns the last error for a specified unit or for a
call to open a unit.
New USB mode only
usb_tc08_set_channel
Sets up a USB TC-08 channel.
usb_tc08_run
Starts the USB TC-08 unit streaming.
usb_tc08_get_single
Converts readings from currently set up channels
on demand.
usb_tc08_get_temp
In streaming mode, retrieves temperature
readings from a specified channel.
usb_tc08_get_temp_deskew
In streaming mode, retrieves temperature
readings from a specified channel with time
deskewed.
Legacy mode only
usb_tc08_legacy_run
Starts the USB TC-08 unit running in legacy
mode.
usb_tc08_legacy_set_channel
Sets up a USB TC-08 channel.
usb_tc08_legacy_get_temp
Retrieves temperature readings from a specified
channel.
usb_tc08_legacy_get_cold_junction
Retrieves a temperature reading for the cold
junction.
usb_tc08_legacy_get_driver_version
Returns the driver version.
usb_tc08_legacy_get_version
Returns the hardware version of the USB TC-08
unit.
usb_tc08_legacy_get_cycle
Returns the number of readings taken so far.

PICO USB TC-08 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	8
Temperature Range	-270°C to +1820°C
Thermocouple Types Supported	B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T
Interface	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Linux, macOS
Operating Temperature Range	0°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature Range	-20°C to +70°C
Power Supply	USB
Sampling Rate	10 samples per second
Accuracy	±0.2°C