PICO USB TC-08 User Manual

USB TC-08 Help
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© 2005 Pico Technology Limited. All rights reserved.
USBTC08044-2
USB
Universal Serial Bus. This is a standard port that enables you to connect external devices
to PCs. A typical USB 1.1 port supports a data transfer rate of 12 Mbps (12 megabits per
second), and is much faster than a COM port.
USBTC08_INFO
typedef struct tUSBTC08Info
{
short size;
short DriverVersion;
short PicoppVersion;
short HardwareVersion;
short Variant;
char szSerial[USBTC08_MAX_SERIAL_CHARS];
char szCalDate[USBTC08_MAX_DATE_CHARS];
} USBTC08_INFO, *LPUSBTC08_INFO;
This structure is used to receive information from the
usb_tc08_get_unit_info
function and
is defined in the
usbtc08.h
header file. Note: If the programming language you are
using does not support structures, use the
usb_tc08_get_formatted_info
function.

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

Summary

Introduction

Overview

General overview of the USB TC-08 temperature logger and its capabilities.

Installing the Driver

Steps and requirements for installing the necessary software drivers for the USB TC-08.

Connecting the USB TC-08

Instructions on how to physically connect the USB TC-08 to a computer and thermocouple.

Legal Information

Safety Warning

Company Details

Product Information

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications including resolution, thermocouple types, input ranges, and environmental conditions.

How a Thermocouple Works

Technical Reference

Introduction

Overview of the driver routines and supported operating systems for custom programming.

Modes of Operation

Description of different operational modes: Streaming, Get Single, and Legacy.

Driver Routines

Explains various routines available in the USB TC-08 driver for software integration.

Programming

Guidance on using driver routines with different programming languages like C, C++, Delphi, and Excel.

Troubleshooting

Glossary

Thermocouple Types

Type K Thermocouple

Details on Type K thermocouples, their cost-effectiveness, general purpose use, and temperature range.

Type T Thermocouple

Details on Type T thermocouples, their materials, accuracy, and operating temperature range.

Type S Thermocouple

Details on Type S thermocouples, their materials, temperature range, stability, and use in calibration.

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