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© 2005 Pico Technology Limited. All rights reserved.
USBTC08044-2
3.3.2.4
usb_tc08_close_unit
short tc08_close_unit(short handle)
This routine closes the unit for a specified USB handle.
Arguments:
handle
- Specifies the USB TC-08 unit.
Returns:
0
- Use
usb_tc08_get_last_error
.
1
- Unit closed successfully
.
Note: If you successfully open any USB TC-08 units, call
usb_tc08_close_unit
for each
handle before you exit from your program. If you do not, there is a chance that the unit will
not reopen until it has been disconnected and reconnected.
3.3.2.5
usb_tc08_stop
short usb_tc08_stop (short handle)
This routine stops the unit from running.
Arguments:
handle
- Specifies the USB TC-08 unit.
Returns:
0
- Invalid parameter.
1
- Unit stopped streaming successfully.
3.3.2.6
usb_tc08_set_mains
short usb_tc08_set_mains( short handle,
short sixty_hertz)
This routine sets the USB TC-08 to reject either 50 or 60 Hz.
Arguments:
handle
- Specifies the USB TC-08 unit.
sixty_hertz
- Specifies whether to reject 50Hz or 60Hz. If set to 1,
the unit will reject 60Hz, if set to 0, the unit will reject
50Hz.
Returns:
0
- Use
usb_tc08_get_last_error
.
1
- Mains rejection set correctly.
Note: If the rejection is not set correctly the unit will be more susceptible to mains
interference.
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PICO USB TC-08 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Channels8
Temperature Range-270°C to +1820°C
Thermocouple Types SupportedB, E, J, K, N, R, S, T
InterfaceUSB
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Linux, macOS
Operating Temperature Range0°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature Range-20°C to +70°C
Power SupplyUSB
Sampling Rate10 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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