PICO USB TC-08 User Manual

Technical reference
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USBTC08044-2
3.3.4.4
usb_tc08_legacy_get_cold_junction
short usb_tc08_legacy_get_cold_junction (
long * temp,
short
handle)
This routine retrieves a cold junction temperature reading. This can also be achieved by
passing
channel = 0
to
usb_tc08_get_temp
. Temperatures are returned in hundredths
of a degree Celsius. Normally, you do not need to worry about the cold junction
temperature, as the driver automatically uses it to compensate thermocouples. You can,
however, use it as an indication of ambient temperature.
Arguments:
handle
- Specifies USB TC-08 unit.
temp
- Pointer to a location where the temperature reading is to
be stored.
Returns:
0
- Use
usb_tc08_get_last_error
.
1
- Retrieval of cold junction temperature reading successful.
3.3.4.5
usb_tc08_legacy_get_driver_version
short usb_tc08_legacy_get_driver_version (void)
This routine returns the driver version. This is useful when you need to find out if the
latest driver is being used.
Arguments:
none
Returns:
Driver version number
3.3.4.6
usb_tc08_legacy_get_version
short usb_tc08_legacy_get_version (short *
version,
short
handle)
This routine sets the 'version' variable to match the version of the USB TC-08 currently
being used.
Arguments:
handle
- Specifies the USB TC-08 unit.
version
- Pointer to a location where the version number is to be
stored.
Returns:
0
- Invalid handle.
1
- Retrieval of version number successful.

PICO USB TC-08 Specifications

General

Brand	PICO
Model	USB TC-08
Category	Data Loggers
Language	English