Advanced features, such as averaging by count, averaging by time and a digital filter function make it an ideal tool to be used with a notebook personal computer as a test/research tool.
Contec's PTI-4(USB) is an USB based data acquisition product for thermocouple temperature measurement.
The unit is available with four analogue thermocouple inputs and has a 0.01C resolution.
The PTI-4(USB) is compatible with Pt100 (JIS C1604-1997, IEC 751 1983) and JPt100 (JIS C1604-1989) sensors.
It measures the temperature range of -200 to 850C when using Pt100 and that of -200 to 510C when using JPt100 sensors.
The unit is compatible with three and four wire sensors.
USB interface (USB2 compatible).
Stable thermocouple measurements.
Thermocouple inputs: four channel, can be extended up to 24 channel.
Thermocouple accuracy: 0.01C.
Thermocouples supported: Pt100 and JPt100.
Conversion rate: select from 150ms/40ms/5ms per one channel.
O/S support for Windows 98/ME/XP/2000.
Free of charge API-Tool for programming in VB, VC++, etc.
Also, it has an alarm output function (generating an alarm output at a given setting threshold) and disconnection detection function, so it can be applied to an automatic inspection line and a monitoring system.
Onboard programmable output allows for control of relays or external contacts in case of an event or alarm.
The PTI-4(USB) is described as the perfect measurement tool for customers who wish to do temperature measurement, but do not want the hassle or investment of PLC or Scada systems.
Simply plug the compact PTI-4(USB) into the computer's USB port - no need to switch off the PC or even restart Windows.
API-Tool, provided by Contec, allows the user to develop applications in various programming languages, such as Visual C++, Visual Basic, etc.
It also provides a hardware diagnostic tool, which keeps the hardware in optimal condition.
Typical applications include monitoring of furnaces, cold storage, computer server rooms and environmental monitoring to name but a few.
