VXI VT1422A - Manual (Page 345)

VT1422A Command Reference 343 Chapter 7
[SENSe]
[SENSe:]FUNCtion:CUSTom:TCouple
[SENSe:]FUNCtion:CUSTom:TCouple <type>,[<range>,](@<ch_list>)
links channels with the custom Engineering Unit Conversion table loaded with the
DIAG:CUST:PIECE command. The table is assumed to be for a thermocouple and
the <type> parameter will specify the built-in compensation voltage table to be used
for reference junction temperature compensation. SENS:FUNC:CUST:TC allows an
EU table to be used that is custom matched to thermocouple wire that has been
characterized. Contact a VXI Technology System Engineer for more information on
Custom Piecewise Engineering Unit Conversion for specific applications.
Parameters
Comments •
See “Creating and Loading Custom EU Conversion Tables” on page 150.
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The VT1422A has five ranges: 0.0625 V dc, 0.25 V dc, 1 V dc, 4 V dc, and
16 V dc. To select a range, simply specify the range value (for example, 4 selects
the 4 V dc range). If a value is specified that is larger than one of the first four
ranges, the VT1422A selects the next higher range (for example, 4.1 selects the
16 V dc range). Specifying a value larger than 16 generates an error. Specifying
0 selects the lowest range (0.0625 V dc). Specifying AUTO selects auto range.
The default range (no range parameter specified) is auto range.
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If using amplifier SCPs, set them first and keep their settings in mind when
specifying a range setting. For instance, if the expected signal voltage is to be
approximately 0.1 V dc and the amplifier SCP for that channel has a gain of 8,
<range> must be set no lower than 1 V dc or an input out-of-range condition
will exist.
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The <type> EEXTended applies to E type thermocouples at 800
°C and above.
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The *CAL? command calibrates temperature channels based on Sense Amplifier
SCP setup at the time of execution. If SCP settings are changed, those channels
are no longer calibrated. *CAL? must be executed again.
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Related Commands: DIAG:CUST:PIEC, *CAL?,SENS:REF, and
SENS:REF:TEMP
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*RST Condition: all custom EU tables erased
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Send with VXIplug&play Function: hpe1422_cmd(...)
Parameter
Name
Parameter
Type
Range of
Values
Default
Units
type discrete (string) E | EEXT | J | K | N | R | S | T none
range numeric (float32) see comments V dc
ch_list channel list (string) 100 - 163 none