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High-Precision Thermocouple USB/Ethernet System

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

The TC-32 data acquisition (DAQ) system provides high accuracy thermocouple inputs and includes both USB and Ethernet interfaces. Features include a CJC sensor per channel, open thermocouple detection, digital I/O, and expansion options for high channel count temperature applications. With the optional TC-32-EXP, the system can be expanded to 64 TC inputs, 16 digital inputs, and 64 digital outputs.

Analog Input
Channels Resolution Max Sample Rate Sampling
32 DIFF expandable to 64 24-bit 3 S/s/ch Multiplexed
Ranges Isolation
±78.125 mV 500 V ch-host
Sensor
Thermocouple RTD Thermistor Voltage
Yes — — —
Analog Output
Channels Resolution Speed
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Digital I/O
Channels Counter/Timers Encoder
40 expandable to 80 — —
Software Power
OS Support Drivers Power
Windows®, Android™, and Linux® Universal Library™ SW Suite External

Part Number Description Qty Price
TC-32 Thermocouple measurement system, USB or Ethernet-based, with 32 channels (expandable to 64), 24-bit resolution, 3 S/s/ch sample rate, 8 digital inputs, and 32 digital outputs $2,205.00
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Signal Conditioning Options
TC-32-EXP 24-bit, 32-channel thermocouple input expansion device for TC-32 with 8 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs/alarms. Includes 40-pin expansion cable for connection to host TC-32.
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Accessories & Cables
CIO-MINI50 Universal screw-terminal board, 50-pin (view dimensional drawing)
$89.00
PS-5V2AEPS Replacement power supply, 12-watt, for TC-32, USB-1602HS Series, USB-1604HS Series, USB-1608HS Series, USB-2416 Series, USB-3110, USB-3112, USB-3114, WEB-TEMP, WEB-TC - plugs available separately
More Options... 		$29.00
Australia Plug Australian interchangeable plug for power supplies $10.00
Europe Plug European interchangeable plug for power supplies $10.00
UK Plug UK interchangeable plug for power supplies $10.00
US Plug US interchangeable plug for power supplies $10.00
SCB-50 Signal connection box, two independent (side-by-side) sets of 50 screw terminals, each connected one-to-one to a 50-pin header for ribbon cable mating
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C50FF-2 Cable, 50-conductor ribbon, female to female, 2 ft.
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C50FF-3 Cable, 50-conductor ribbon, female to female, 3 ft. $36.00
C50FF-5 Cable, 50-conductor ribbon, female to female, 5 ft. $42.00
745690-J001 J-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 1 m
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745690-J002 J-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 2 m $31.00
745690-K001 K-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 1 m $31.00
745690-K002 K-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C, 32 °F to 900 °F) 2 m $31.00
745690-T002 T-type thermocouple wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 260 °C, 32 °F to 500 °F) 2 m $31.00
CN-144-JM Type J male thermocouple connector
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CN-144-KM Type K male thermocouple connector $5.00
CN-144-TM Type T male thermocouple connector $5.00
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TC-32
June 25, 2018
Compact & easy to use

We incorporate the TC-32 and TC-32-EXP into a tester that performs analysis on a HVAC unit for an automobile parts manufacturer. Easy to set up and configure for this application. And it takes up very little room in our electrical enclosure.

  • Job Title: Project engineer
  • Industry: Automotive (custom test equipment)
  • Application: automotive part testing
  • From: Rochester Hills, MI
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: NI LabView
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Yes, I recommend this product!

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Can the TC-32 be programmed so that if ANY channel alarms, a single digital output line is toggled? I want to interface with an external relay and trip another system if any of the 32 channels is tripped, but I'd rather not have 32 connections and have to check for each channel.

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4 months ago
rcu2593


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The TC-32’s hardware-based alarms (configured in InstaCal, not in your program) have one-to one mapping, between its 32 thermocouple channels and its 32 DO bits, hence the hardware-based alarm capability cannot achieve what you describe. However, in your custom program, you could decide in your code when to turn on/off a single digital output bit (i.e. you could achieve your goal via your own software-based alarm strategy).

4 months ago
Measurement Computing

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With reference to the previous question. Actually I need to continuously monitor temperature in a graph and see if it attains the steady state. If I cannot use the sample clock then how can continuously monitor the temperature values

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45 months ago
Huss123 Texas


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As detailed in our previous answer the TC-32’s architecture only supports reading the data via software polling. However each enabled thermocouple input is sampled continuously and converted at the maximum A/D converter rate of 3 Hz per channel (max). The best approach for continuously reading your data within LabVIEW would to put our ULx Read.VI in a “Timed Loop” structure.

45 months ago
Measurement Computing

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As soon as I change the configuration of ULx Create from AI Temperature to AI voltage mode it gives an error 10133 "Specified operation is not supported for this device." Furthermore I cannot add the sampling clock, it gives an 10015 "Paced operation is not supported for the specified task, Use No Clock mode." So for the TC-32 model, does the Ulx library support AI voltage mode and does it support sampling the data ?

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46 months ago
Huss1234 Texas


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The TC-32 architecture supports only software-paced readings (hence the error when you try to specify a clock rate). While the TC-32 architecture has a “voltage” mode (which is of the range +/- 78 mV), it is not supported in ULx. If you wish you measure millivolts in LabVIEW with the TC-32, then please contact our Technical Support folks, who can provide you an example of a workaround (how to call our underlying UL from within LabVIEW).

46 months ago
Measurement Computing

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When I try to install the ULx library for labview. A dialogue box appears displaying that Labview version 2010 or higher is required. Even though I have labview 2016 version installed in my PC.

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46 months ago
Huss1234 TX


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The physical CD you are installing from appears to pre-date the release of our LabVIEW 2016 compatible ULx driver. Instead, download the latest MCCDAQ software suite from our website, and it will install properly on LabVIEW 2016.

46 months ago
Measurement Computing

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Hi we use Dasylab to communicate with a Daqlab 2001 unit via ethernet. Is it possible to use Dasylab to communicate with the TC-32 in addition to the Daqlap from the same PC/Dasylab program? i.e. can we control multiple units from Dasylab at the same time? best regards george

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  • Industry: education/research
  • Application: research
54 months ago
georgeH Loughborough UK


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Yes, DASYLab can communicate with multiple DAQ devices at the same time. You will have no conflicts using an IOtech DaqLab/2001 and a TC32 in the same DASYLab program. Both drivers are compatible with each other.

54 months ago

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Can scripting languages such as Python be used to communicate/record from the TC-32?

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55 months ago
jb


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The TC-32 is currently supported by the Universal Library Python API for Windows. More information is available at: https://www.mccdaq.com/daq-software/Python-Support.aspx

27 months ago
Measurement Computing

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Hello JB - MCC does not currently have formal python support or examples. Some customers have called our Universal Library’s DLL from Python, and several have posted their efforts on the internet

55 months ago
Measurement Computing

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It is possible to use TC-32 with matlab (like USB-TC)?

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57 months ago
Thanh


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The current MATLAB driver set does not have support for the TC-32. However, Mathworks is actively developing 64-bit drivers to support MCC products in MALAB version R2016. For more information, or to request support for a specific device please contact the Mathworks at www.mathworks.com/support/contact_us

57 months ago
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61 months ago
SPETE Dubuque IA


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Yes, multiple TC-32/TC-32-EXP configurations can be used to obtain additional temperature inputs. The TC-32/TC-32-EXP is compatible with 10Base-T or 100Base-TX Ethernet ports, hubs, or switches.

61 months ago
Measurement Computing

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Included Software

  • TracerDAQ® for acquiring and displaying data and generating signals
  • InstaCalTM software utility for installing, configuration, and testing
  • Universal Library includes support for Visual Studio® and Visual Studio®.NET, including examples for Visual C++®, Visual C#®, and Visual Basic®.NET
  • ULx for NI LabVIEWTM Library of VIs and example programs to speed your NI LabVIEW development
  • Universal Library for Android® includes support and examples for the Android 3.1 platform (API level 12) and later
  • Linux® Support for MCC DAQ products
  • Python™ Support for MCC DAQ Products

Optional Software

  • DAQamiTM - data acquisition companion software for acquiring data and generating signals
  • DASYLab®2020 Software lets you interactively develop PC-based data acquisition applications by simply attaching functional icons
  • TracerDAQ®Pro - Out-of-the-box virtual instrument suite with strip chart, oscilloscope, function generator, and rate generator – professional version

Product Manuals

TC-32
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DASYLab® LITE
QS-DASYLab-MCCDRV.pdf
 
ULx for NI LabVIEW™
QS ULx for NI LabVIEW.pdf
 

 

 

 

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