ITCU-12
Universal Thermocouple Module
Universal Thermocouple Module
The ITCU-12 is a 12-channel thermocouple input module for the AstroNova TMX data acquisition systems. The ITCU-12 is ideal for high channel count applications requiring high accuracy.
Universal Thermocouple Input Module Key Benefits
- 12 thermocouple inputs
- Supports all common thermocouple types
- Direct connectivity with standard Type U Mini-TC connectors
- High accuracy (<1 deg C J-Type)
- 16-bit resolution
- 250 Vrms or DC Cat II rated isolation
- 50/60 Hz noise rejection
- Cold junction compensation
Compatibility
TMX®, TMX-18, and TMX-R data acquisition systems
Typical applications
- Process monitoring
- Asset monitoring
- Product validation
+-Specifications
- Channels per Module: 12
- Connector: Type U miniature thermocouple
- Rated Isolation: 250 VRMS or DC, Cat II.
- Thermocouple types: J,K,E,T,N,B,R,S,C
- Cold Junction Compensation: Yes
- A/D: 24 bit Sigma Delta (one per channel)
- Anti-Aliasing Filter: Inherent
- Resolution: 0.01 °C
- Bandwidth/Sample Rate: 6 Hz update rate (TC sampled at 3 Hz) [1600 Hz / 800 Hz]
- Absolute Max Input: +/- 10V
- Specified Range Type K: -200 to 1372 °C
- Specified Range Type E: -200 to 1000 °C
- Specified Range Type T: -200 to 400 °C
- Specified Range Type N: -200 to 1300 °C
- Specified Range Type B: 600 to 1820 °C (250 to 1820 on menu)
- Specified Range Type R: 0 to 1767 °C (-20 to 1768 on menu)
- Specified Range Type S: 0 to 1767 °C (-20 to 1768 on menu)
- Specified Range Type C: 0 to 2316 °C
- Accuracy (25°C) J (<0): +/- 3.0 °C [+/- 3.0 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) J (0 to 1200): +/- 1.0 °C [+/- 1.5 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) K (<0): +/- 2.5 °C [+/- 2.5 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) K (0 to 1372): +/- 1.5 °C [+/- 2.0 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) E (<-100): +/- 2.0 °C [+/- 2.0 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) E (-100 to 1000): +/- 1.0 °C [+/- 1.5 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) T (<-100): +/- 3.0 °C [+/- 3.0 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) T (-100 to 400): +/- 1.0 °C [+/- 1.5 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) N (<-50): +/- 1.5 °C [+/- 2.0 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) N (-50 to 1300): +/- 0.8 °C [+/- 1.5 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) B: +/- 4.5 °C [+/- 4.5 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) R: +/- 4.0 °C [+/- 4.0 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) S: +/- 4.0 °C [+/- 4.0 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) C (W5ReM26Re): +/- 2.5 °C [+/- 3.0 °C]
- Accuracy (25°C) 100 Mv: +/- 0.05% of attenuator [+/- 0.35% of attenuator]
- Cold Start Drift: +/- 0.002% of attenuator
- Compensation Error: Included in above accuracy specification
- Intrinsic Noise (pk-pk, J,N): < 0.15 °C [< 2.0 °C]
- Intrinsic Noise (pk-pk, K,E,T): < 0.10 °C [< 1.7 °C]
- Intrinsic Noise (pk-pk, B,R,S): < 1.0 °C [< 5.0 °C]
- Intrinsic Noise (pk-pk, C): < 0.5 °C [< 3.0 °C]
- Intrinsic Noise (pk-pk, 100 mV): < 0.007 % of attenuator [< 0.04 % of attenuator]
- IMR: > 110 dB @ DC
- Linearization: NIST ITS-90
Note: Specified accuracy does not include probe errors. Specifications in square brackets [] apply to 800 Hz TC input sampling. Fast mode sampling applies to V:1.8 system software and V:1.2 DSP software and above. Ext CJC option available for module purchases made after October 2012.
Optional accessories
 | HC-TMX Hard Transport Case for TMX , P/N: 41047010 |
 | HC-TMXE Hard Transport Case for TMX and Expansion Chassis, P/N: 41047020 |
 | SC-TMX Soft Carry Case for TMX, P/N: 41047000 |
Available services
- 1-Year extended warranty
- Factory calibration service
