01-24-2012 06:09 PM
Hello All,
I am using a SCXI-1303 module along with a SCXI-1102 and SCXI-1000 chassis. The plan is to measure temperature using type T thermocouples. The 1303 modules (i have 3 of them) are completely new, and I pulled them out of the box and put them on my 1102. I was testing my thermocouples to make sure they were all working when I noticed a temperature difference between some of the thermocouples. When I started using AI16 (0-15 were already in use) the temperature readings started to appear about 4 degrees below all the other temperatures. Most of the thermocouples read 21C, which is good, but the ones in channels AI16-19 (i didnt go any farther than 19), were reading about 16C. So I swapped thermocouples, placing one that had been reading the correct temperature (from AI15) into AI16 and it showed the same 4 degree offset, so it should not be a thermocouple problem. I put the 1303 on a different 1102 module, and I swapped 1303 modules, I had the same problem each time. The bias resistors came in the 1303 modules so I have not messed with them. I get the same temperature difference using "built-in" and "constant" for the CJC source. I find it hard to beleive that it is a hardware problem, both scxi-1303's and 1102's had the same result. So I was hoping there was something else here I am missing. I have searched the forums and not found anything quite like my problem. I am reading the manuals but have not come across anything that would explain this.
Please let me know if you need any more information,
Thanks,
Jim
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01-25-2012 12:41 PM
Well I feel stupid. When using the daq assistant you have to specify the thermocouple type for each channel. I had several of the channels sent to the wrong thermocouple type without realizing it. Changing them to the proper type, of course made them work.
Heh, sorry for the needless post ![]()
Jim
01-25-2012 09:04 PM
Jim,
Not a needless post at all. You saw a very real effect. You tried several obvious troubleshooting techniques with unsatisfactory results. You then found and fixed the real problem.
Key point: You posted your solution so that others could benefit. And also let anyone monitoring the thread know that you had resolved the issue.
Thank you,
Lynn