Thermocouple Solution

[Korpz]

Hi All,

I was looking for some guidance regarding reading multiple temperature points. For the project I am about to take on, I need to read 8 temperature points. I know that National Instruments has their options for thermocouples. I tend to like the USB method but it is somewhat limited I believe to 1 or 2 thermocouples. They also have other more expensive options.

I wanted to keep my options open and was curious if anyone recommends any other thermocouple solution that interfaces with Labview......such as Omega. I know NI's solution would work but I am trying to keep spending in check. Thanks for the input.

Ryan

[MarkCG]

check these out:

https://www.mccdaq.com/usb-data-acquisition/USB-TEMP-Series.aspx

they have a LabVIEW driver

[Korpz]

Thanks Mark,

I appreciate the response. That looks promising. It will definitely do what I need. Have you used these devices in the past? If so, which model and have they been reliable?

Ryan

[MarkCG · Accepted solution]

They're ok, fine for benchtop use. Are you also aware of the single NI single card card carrier C-DAQ ? 

https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/model/cdaq-9171.html

you can drop in a 16 channel NI 9214 TC module into that. It runs off USB.

There is also the FieldDAQ which is waterproof, if you need something that will live outdoors.

https://www.ni.com/en-us/shop/select/temperature-input-device-for-fielddaq 

[Korpz]

Mark,

Thank you for the information. No I was not aware of those devices. I am trying to keep the costs down though. I appreciate the information. The MC is much more in my price range.

Ryan