Phidgets PhidgetTemperatureSensor 4-Input 1048_2B
The 1048 allows you to measure extreme temperatures with up to 4 thermocouples. It is great for measuring temperatures in enclosed spaces or in liquids. This Phidget connects to your computer via USB.
Features:
- Connects J, K, E or T type thermocouple, choose the type in software and convert to degrees Celsius automatically
- If you have other thermocouple types, you can open the channel in VoltageInput mode and convert it to Celsius manually.
Technical Details:
- Connection check - API will throw an error if the thermocouple wire becomes disconnected or breaks
- Measure from a distance - Thermocouples have been known to work with wire segments as long as 100m, while USB and other sensors suffer from voltage drops after 5 or 10m.
Connection and Compatibility
Thermocouples
You can connect up to four J,K,E or T type thermocouples to this Phidget. See the product page or data sheet for the thermocouple to determine which end plugs into the positive terminal on the Phidget. If you're not sure which end is which, it won't harm anything to try both configurations to determine which one is right. If the thermocouple is hooked up backward, you'll get erratic readings and the temperature will decrease when it should be increasing.
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Temperature Sensor |
| Part Number |
Thermocouple Type |
Ambient Temperature Min |
Ambient Temperature Max |
Ambient Temperature Error Max |
| TMP4103_0 |
K |
-40 °C |
200 °C |
± 0.75 °C |
| TMP4104_0 |
K |
-40 °C |
400 °C |
± 0.75 °C |
| TMP4106_0 |
K |
-40 °C |
400 °C |
3.3 °C |
| TMP4107_0 |
K |
-40 °C |
400 °C |
3.3 °C |
Enclosures
This Phidget already comes inside a plastic shell enclosure. Below are all enclosures for the 1048:
| |
Physical Properties |
| Part Number |
Material |
| 3855_0 |
Polycarbonate |
Thermocouple Accessories
Here are some handy accessories for working with thermocouples. Extension wire, adapters, and plugs can be found here.
- K-Type Thermocouple Connector 3111_0
- K-Type Thermocouple Extension Wire 3112_0
USB Cables
Use a USB cable to connect this Phidget to your computer. We have a number of different lengths available, although the maximum length of a USB cable is 5 meters due to limitations in the timing protocol. For longer distances, we recommend that you use a Single Board Computer to control the Phidget remotely.
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Physical Properties |
| Part Number |
Connector A |
Connector B |
Cable Length |
| 3017_1 |
USB Type A |
USB Mini-B |
280 mm |
| 3018_0 |
USB Type A |
USB Mini-B |
1.8 m |
| 3020_0 |
USB Type A |
USB Mini-B |
4.5 m |
| 3036_0 |
USB Type A |
USB Mini-B |
600 mm |
| 3037_0 |
USB Type A |
USB Mini-B |
1.2 m |
Product Specifications
Board
- API Object Name: TemperatureSensor
- Controlled By: USB (Mini-USB)
- Number of Thermocouple Inputs: 4
Thermocouple Input
- Temperature Update Rate: 32 ms/sample
- Ambient Temperature Error Max: ± 0.5 °C
- Thermocouple Error Max (K-Type): ± 2 °C
- Thermocouple Voltage Resolution: 100 nV DC
- Thermocouple Temperature Resolution (K-Type): 0.003 °C
Electrical Properties
- Current Consumption Max: 25 mA
- USB Voltage Min: 4.5 V DC
- USB Voltage Max: 5.3 V DC
- USB Speed: Full Speed
Physical Properties
- Recommended Wire Size: 16 - 26 AWG
- Operating Temperature Min: -40 °C
- Operating Temperature Max: 85 °C
Downloads:
Mechanical Drawings 1048_2B
3D Step File 1048_2B
Other thermocouple interfaces:
Have a look at other thermocouple interfaces:
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Board |
Thermocouple Input |
| Part Number |
Controlled By |
Number of Thermocouple Inputs |
Thermocouple Voltage Resolution |
| 1048_2B |
USB (Mini-USB) |
4 |
100 nV DC |
| 1051_2B |
USB (Mini-USB) |
1 |
24.2 μV DC |
| TMP1100_0 |
VINT |
1 |
1 μV DC |
| TMP1101_1 |
VINT |
4 |
1 μV DC |
