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SCC-TC02 and SCC-AI06 for thermocouples

I have five thermocouples to detect a fast temperature variation. I was advised by NI to use an SCC-TC02 module (1 channel) and 2 SCC-AI06 modules (they each have 2 channels) - the TC02 would provide cold junction compensation and the AI06 would allow for faster response (?). Am I going to be able to get accurate results (+ - 1 centigrade) with this setup? Anyone did this before? How it is supposed to work? I suppose I could use LabVIEW to compensate for the SCC-AI06 modules lack of cold junction?...
Or I should better use only TCs? (problem is I already bought AI06)
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There is an article on "Knowledge Base" about using SCC-AI06 for thremocouple measurements. It is "Can I Use The SCC-AIxx Family For Thermocouple Measurements?" It describes what limitations are of AI-06.
Each thermocouple sensor has its own thermal inertia, i.e. settling time. It is time when temperature calculated from the sensor output signal will reach temperature of the media with certain precision. Settling time will depend on the size of thermocouple wires used and if there is any insulation involved. Check with manufacturer of the sensors on sensor response time.
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