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The TC-08 thermocouple data logger offers industry-leading performance and is an inexpensive answer to your temperature measuring needs.
- 8 channel thermocouple data logger
- Measures from -270 to +1820 °C
- Automatic cold junction compensation
- High resolution and accuracy
- Fast sampling rate
- Multiple units can be run on a single PC
- USB interface
Wide temperature range
The TC-08 thermocouple data logger is designed to measure a wide range of temperatures using any thermocouple that has a miniature size thermocouple connector. Additionally, the TC-08 can also measure other sensors using a 70 mV range.
Featuring built-in cold junction compensation (CJC), the TC-08 has an effective temperature range of -270 to +1820 °C (The actual temperature range depends on the thermocouple being used.)
All the benefits of USB
The TC-08 connects to the USB port of a Windows based PC and enables the host PC to automatically detect the TC-08 — avoiding the need for any complex setup procedures. The USB connection also allows the TC-08 to be powered directly by the USB bus — eliminating the need for an external power supply and making the TC-08 ideal for measuring temperatures both in the lab and in the field.
The TC-08’s USB connectivity allows up to 20 TC-08 USB data loggers to be used simultaneously on one PC — making the TC-08 ideal for use as a large multi-channel temperature acquisition system with a cost per channel significantly lower than other systems of this size.
Single Channel Terminal Board
The USB TC-08 Single-Channel Terminal Board is an accessory for the USB TC-08 Thermocouple Data Logger. The screw terminals allow wires to be attached to the data logger without soldering and enable the USB TC-08 to measure voltages from 0 to +5 V, or 4-20 mA loop current.
Price £18.00
(approx $29.70 (US) / €21.06)
Fast and accurate temperature data acquisition
With the TC-08 thermocouple data logger your measurements can be made both fast and accurately.
The low conversion time of the TC-08 means up to 10 temperature measurements can be taken every second. Whilst the high (20-bit) resolution ensures that the TC-08 can detect minute changes in temperature.
All you need in one easy-to-use unit
Temperature data acquisition with the TC-08 is very easy — simply plug the TC-08 into a USB port on your computer, connect your thermocouples, and you are ready to measure temperatures.
The easy-to-use PicoLog data acquisition software is supplied with the TC-08 — allowing you to start measuring and recording temperatures with the minimum amount of effort. The intuitive user interface of PicoLog makes it easy for you to set how frequently you want to take a measurement, and the number of measurements you want to take.
Buy your TC-08 online or from your local Pico distributor.
Specifications
| USB TC-08 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Number of channels | 8 |
| Conversion time | 100 ms (thermocouple and cold junction compensation) |
| Temperature accuracy | Sum of ±0.2 % of reading and ±0.5 °C |
| Voltage accuracy | Sum of ±0.2 % of reading and ±10 µV |
| Overload protection | ±30 V |
| Maximum common mode voltage | ±7.5 V |
| Input impedance | 2 MΩ |
| Input range (voltage) | ±70 mV |
| Resolution | 20 bits |
| Noise free resolution | 16.25 bits |
| Thermocouple types supported | B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T |
| Input connectors | Miniature thermocouple |
| Output connector | USB — cable supplied |
| PC connection | USB 1.1 |
| Power supply | From USB port |
| Dimensions | 201 x 104 x 34 mm (7.91 x 4.09 x 1.34 in) |
| Supplied software | PicoLog Software Development Kit Linux drivers |
| PC requirements | Processor: Pentium class processor or equivalent Memory: 64 MiB (XP) / 512 MiB (Vista) / 1 GiB (Win 7) minimum Disk space: 10 MiB minimum OS: 32- or 64-bit edition of Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or above), Vista or Windows 7 Ports: USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant port. Must be connected direct to the port or a powered USB hub. |
| Language support (software) | PicoLog: Full support for English, French and German; menus only for Italian and Swedish |
| Language support (documentation) | User’s guide: English Installation guide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Danish |
| Total Satisfaction Guarantee | In the event that this product does not fully meet your requirements you can return it for an exchange or refund. To claim, the product must be returned in good condition within 14 days. |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Price * US Dollar and Euro prices are approximate. | £249.00 (approx $410.85 (US) / €291.33) |
TC-08 Resolution
| Thermocouple type | Overall range °C | 0.1°C resolution | 0.025°C resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 20 to 1820 | 150 to 1820 | 600 to 1820 |
| E | -270 to 910 | -270 to 910 | -260 to 910 |
| J | -210 to 1200 | -210 to 1200 | -210 to 1200 |
| K | -270 to 1370 | -270 to 1370 | -250 to 1370 |
| N | -270 to 1300 | -260 to 1300 | -230 to 1300 |
| R | -50 to 1760 | -50 to 1760 | 20 to 1760 |
| S | -50 to 1760 | -50 to 1760 | 20 to 1760 |
| T | -270 to 400 | -270 to 400 | -250 to 400 |
Applications for the TC-08
The TC-08 thermocouple data logger is used successfully throughout the industrial, scientific, medical and the food industries; listed here are some interesting applications:
- Espresso coffee grinder testing — how the TC-08 is helping to make the perfect Espresso
- See also our advice on choosing and using thermocouples
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