TMC200 Series High Precision and High Resolution USB Temperature Converter
Product Information
Specifications
- Model name:
- USB-TMC200k
- USB-TMC200t
- USB-TMC200j
- USB-TMC200n
- USB-TMC200e
- Part number: 601072, 608072, 603072, 605072, 601074, 608074,
603074, 605074, 601073, 608073, 603073, 605073, 601075, 608075,
603075, 605075, 601076, 608076, 603076, 605076 - HS code: 8471.60.10.50
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Guidelines
WARNING: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may
decrease the sensor’s accuracy. Avoid using this device near EMI
sources such as motors, high-voltage transformers, and fluorescent
tubes.
WARNING: This product should not be used in
applications where its failure may cause personal injury.
Installation and Setup
TIP: As for any precision measurement
equipment, powering the unit at least 15 minutes before using it is
advised.
Installation:
- Download the DracalView* software at https://www.dracal.com/en/software/
Usage Guidelines and Applications
The actual temperature range is probe-dependent. Minimum
precision over the complete thermocouple operating range. Only
limited by allowable USB topologies and OS capacity. Fifty
simultaneous USB sensors have been tested under Windows 8.
Care, Storage, and Recalibration
Proper care and storage of the USB Temperature Converter are
essential to maintain its functionality and accuracy over time.
When not in use, store the device in a clean and dry environment.
Recalibration may be necessary periodically to ensure accurate
temperature measurements.
Troubleshooting Guide and Support
If you encounter any issues with the USB Temperature Converter,
refer to the troubleshooting guide provided in the user manual. For
further assistance, contact our customer support for technical help
and guidance.
Return Process and Warranty Information
For information regarding the return process and warranty
coverage for the USB Temperature Converter, please refer to the
warranty card included with your purchase. Follow the specified
procedures for returns and warranty claims.
Accessories and Peripherals
Explore compatible accessories and peripherals that enhance the
functionality of the USB Temperature Converter. Check our website
or contact customer support for recommendations on accessories that
complement your usage requirements.
Disassembly and Environmental Considerations
Do not disassemble the USB Temperature Converter unless
instructed to do so by authorized personnel. Proper disposal of
electronic waste is crucial to minimize environmental impact.
Follow local regulations for the disposal of electronic devices at
the end of their lifecycle.
FAQ
Q: Can the USB Temperature Converter be used with Mac operating
systems?
A: Yes, the USB Temperature Converter is compatible with Mac
operating systems with the necessary drivers installed. Visit our
website for driver downloads and installation instructions.
Q: How often should the USB Temperature Converter be
recalibrated?
A: It is recommended to recalibrate the USB Temperature
Converter annually or as per your specific industry standards to
maintain accurate temperature measurements.
Q: What is the warranty period for the USB Temperature
Converter?
A: The warranty period for the USB Temperature Converter is
specified in the warranty card accompanying the product. Please
refer to the card for detailed information on warranty coverage and
duration.
User Manual
TMC200 SERIES
High-Precision and High-Resolution USB Temperature Converter for Thermocouple Probe
Model name USB-TMC200k USB-TMC200k-CAL VCP-TMC200k VCP-TMC200k-CAL
USB-TMC200t USB-TMC200t-CAL VCP-TMC200t VCP-TMC200t-CAL
USB-TMC200j USB-TMC200j-CAL VCP-TMC200j VCP-TMC200j-CAL
USB-TMC200n USB-TMC200n-CAL VCP-TMC200n VCP-TMC200n-CAL
USB-TMC200e USB-TMC200e-CAL VCP-TMC200e VCP-TMC200e-CAL
Part number Description
601072
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-K thermocouple converter
608072
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-K thermocouple converter calibratable
603072
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-K thermocouple converter with VCP mode
605072
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-K thermocouple converter calibratable with VCP mode
601074
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-T thermocouple converter
608074
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-T thermocouple converter calibratable
603074
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-T thermocouple converter with VCP mode
605074
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-T thermocouple converter calibratable with VCP mode
601073
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-J thermocouple converter
608073
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-J thermocouple converter calibratable
603073
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-J thermocouple converter with VCP mode
605073
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-J thermocouple converter calibratable with VCP mode
601075
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-N thermocouple converter
608075
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-N thermocouple converter calibratable
603075
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-N thermocouple converter with VCP mode
605075
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-N thermocouple converter calibratable with VCP mode
601076
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-E thermocouple converter
608076
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-E thermocouple converter calibratable
603076
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-E thermocouple converter with VCP mode
605076
High-precision and high-resolution USB Type-E thermocouple converter calibratable with VCP mode
HS code: 8471.60.10.50
Table of Contents
3 Compliance Certification 4 Overview 5 Product Overview and Specifications 6 Safety Guidelines 6 Installation and Setup 6 Usage Guidelines and Applications 9 Care, Storage, and Recalibration 9 Troubleshooting Guide and Support 10 Return Process and Warranty Information 10 Accessories and Peripherals 10 Disassembly and Environmental Considerations 11 Document Revision History
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Compliance Certification
EU Declaration of Conformity
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer:
Dracal Technologies Inc. A204 – 7900 Taschereau Blvd Brossard (Quebec) J4X 1C2 Canada
for the following product(s): Model: TMC200x Type of Equipment: USB sensor CE Marking: No
Compliance with Directives
RoHS3 Directive (2011/65/EU, 2015/863) The USB Sensor Model TMC200x complies with the requirements of the RoHS Directive, restricting the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Technical Documentation
Dracal Technologies holds the technical documentation required by the relevant directives at the following address: compliance@dracal.com.
It is available upon request to the relevant authorities.
Signed for and on behalf of: Dracal Technologies Inc., January 2024
Ariane Garon President Dracal Technologies Inc.
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Overview
At Dracal Technologies, we want to democratize access to precision data to engineers and scientists to ease their lives so they achieve their goals more quickly. We believe that precision data should not be compromised by ease of use. Dracal’s measuring instruments connect through a USB port. Units with the VCP option allow users to integrate sensor data without using a 3rd party software. The USB units are compatible with DracalView, the graphical software, and command-ine interfaces. The calibratable units are equipped with a 3-point user-calibration mechanism that allows the handler to align multiple instruments together precisely or to adjust the accuracy of an instrument with a more precise reference. The TMC200 series allows the use of any Type K/T/J/N/E thermocouple and converts its signal into a temperature, sending the readings through a USB port. With its high resolution, higher sampling rate and error status, this series provides extra reliable measurements.
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Product Overview and Specifications
Product Overview
The TMC200x offers advanced temperature acquisition capabilities, using a 24-bit analog-to-digital engine with a built-in noise filter for precise measurements. It features non-linearity compensation using standard coefficients from the NIST ITS-90 correction table and cold-junction temperature compensation, ensuring excellent stability, resolution, and accuracy. It also provides the user with error status of the thermocouple connection, displaying messages such as “Probe Disconnected” to avoid false readings. Additionally, the adapters support a high sampling frequency of up to 5 samples per second, allowing for rapid and accurate data capture. Sensors connect easily using a standard mini 2-pin connector, making it a versatile and user-friendly temperature monitoring and analysis tool.
Key specifications
Temperature TMC200k
Converter operating range* Typical accuracy (junction at 25 °C)** TMC200t Converter operating range* Typical accuracy (junction at 25 °C)** TMC200j Converter operating range* Typical accuracy (junction at 25 °C)** TMC200n Converter operating range* Typical accuracy (junction at 25 °C)** TMC200e Converter operating range* Typical accuracy (junction at 25 °C)**
-200 °C to 1372 °C ±0.5 °C
-200 °C to 400 °C ±0.5 °C
-200 °C to 1200 °C ±1 °C
-200 °C to 1300 °C ±0.5 °C
-200 °C to 1000 °C ±0.5 °C
Miscellaneous
· Housing operating range of temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C. · Temperature resolution: 0.01 °C. · Sampling rate: up to 5 samples per second (200 ms). · Supply: Powered by a USB port or a powered USB HUB. · Supported by the SensGate DAQ unit. · Simultaneous operation of multiple Dracal sensors is supported.***
* The actual temperature range is probe-dependent. ** Minimum precision over the complete thermocouple operating range.
*** Only limited by allowable USB topologies and OS capacity. Fifty simultaneous USB sensors have been tested under Windows 8.
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Safety Guidelines
WARNING: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) may decrease the sensor’s accuracy. Avoid using this device near EMI sources such as motors, high-voltage transformers, and fluorescent tubes. WARNING: This product should not be used in applications where its failure may cause personal injury.
Installation and Setup
TIP: As for any precision measurement equipment, powering the unit at least 15 minutes before using it is advised.
Installation
1 Download the DracalView* software at https://www.dracal.com/en/software/
2 Follow the installer’s instructions. The whole process should take less than a minute. The setup is now completed.
3 Insert the unit into a free USB port.
* Includes a set of command-line tools.
Usage Guidelines and Applications
Operation DracalView
We recommend launching DracalView to check if the instrument is connected correctly and works as expected. Here are the main steps of the Getting Started with DracalView guide.
1 Connect an instrument. 2 Launch DracalView. 3 Verify the instrument appears in the Sources tab. 4 Modify units and decimals in the Configuration tab (Optional). 5 Customize the names of channels to record in the Sources tab
(Optional). 6 Visualize data on GraphView.
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Please refer to the TMC200x page for the complete guide, specifically the “Software & Documentation” tab.
Of note, to log data with DracalView, these are the remaining main steps of the Getting Started guide:
7 Initiate the logging task in the Logging tab. 8 Keep an eye on data with BigView. Watch an introductory video for a quick overview of setting up and logging data in less than 3 minutes.
Operation Command-line interface
The command-line tools are available with the download of DracalView. In the Getting Started guide, locate them and call the -h (help) argument, whether on a Windows, MacOS X, or Linux-based computer.
For complete documentation on how to use dracal-usb-get or dracal-sensgate-get, code examples, and integrating sensor data into LabVIEWTM, click on the relevant link in the same Getting Started guide.
Briefly, to log data to a file, here is the command line:
dracal-usb-get -s [serial number] -i [chosen channels] -L [location]
To redirect the output, give the argument -L the parameter “- ” to have a stdout output.
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Operation COM Protocol
“VCP-” prefix: If present, the product is equipped with the virtual COM port (VCP) option, which allows it to be freely converted between USB and VCP modes. It is delivered in USB mode. To convert the product from USB to VCP mode,
1 Open a command-line terminal. 2 Call “dracal-usb-set -f set_protocol VCP” and disconnect the product. To reverse the product back to USB mode,
Send the “PROTOCOL USB” command and disconnect the product. Please note that under Windows, once an instrument is converted to VCP, it is not recognizable by DracalView and the command-line tools. For additional information, please click the relevant link in the Software & Documentation section of the TMC200x page.
Calibration
“-CAL” suffix: If present, the product is equipped with a 3-point user-calibration mechanism. The Getting Started guide for calibration is summarized as follows:
1 Determine the calibration points. 2 Perform the calibration using DracalView or dracal-usb-cal. A comprehensive video tutorial on the best practices for calibrating instruments using DracalView can be found here.
The Getting Started guide for successful calibration, mentioned in this section, provides many tips and complementary documentation.
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Care, Storage, and Recalibration
Care
Use within the specifications available in the TMC200x datasheet.
NOTE: Note that this product is not waterproof and requires protection if contact with water is possible.
Storage
Store within the housing temperature and humidity ranges specified in the TMC200x datasheet.
Recalibration
Dracal’s measuring instruments are factory-calibrated. It is possible to purchase a calibration certificate traceable to the SI along with the instrument and receive a calibrated instrument. An ISO17025-accredited laboratory performs this calibration.
If the instrument has a “-CAL” suffix, it can be adjusted for accuracy during the calibration.
The long-term drift of the TMC200x is minimal.Therefore, depending on the user’s application, an adjustment might be required more frequently.
Troubleshooting Guide and Support
Troubleshooting
TIP: Avoid installing the sensor in a location where strong vibration is likely to occur. Strong vibrations may cause slight inaccuracies in the reading.
Feel free to browse the website’s Resources section for any supplementary information. Here are interesting articles:
· Most frequent questions about Dracal · Top challenges and their solutions · FAQs about calibration
Support
Dracal Technologies has a dedicated email address for support: support@dracal.com.
As customer satisfaction is a priority, someone (an actual human!) will respond within 24 hours.
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Return Process and Warranty Information
Return Process
If a customer experiences issues with a Dracal sensor, they can contact support@dracal.com and explain their problem. In most cases, there will be an easy solution.
In the rare event of a faulty instrument under warranty, Dracal Technologies will proceed to a replacement upon evaluating the situation. The procedure will be explained through email once the customer advises support@dracal.com.
Warranty
The complete warranty can be found on Dracal Technologies’ website here. Briefly, Dracal Technologies only warrants to the original product purchaser for 36 months (3 years) from the delivery date.
Accessories and Peripherals
To use Dracal Technologies’ complete DAQ solution, the user must download the software on a computer with a USB port. Aside from sensors, Dracal Technologies offers a remote data logging station: the SensGate. Both a Wi-Fi/Ethernet gateway for Dracal’s sensors and a data logger, it fulfills the needs of customers requiring a remote solution to precision data acquisition.
Disassembly and Environmental Considerations
Disassembly Instructions
1 Turn Off Power: Before disassembling the USB sensor, ensure it is disconnected from any USB port.
2 Remove External Connections: Unplug any cables connected to the USB sensor.
3 Identify Screws and Fasteners: Locate and identify any screws or fasteners securing the casing of the USB sensor.
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4 Separate Casing: Gently separate the casing; be careful about damaging internal components. If resistance is encountered, recheck for any overlooked screws.
5 Document Component Positions: Before further disassembly, document the positions of internal components for ease of reassembly.
6 Handle Components with Care: Handle internal components carefully to avoid electrostatic discharge and damage. Use an ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) mat or wrist strap if available.
7 Follow Reverse Order for Reassembly: When reassembling the USB sensor, follow the disassembly steps in reverse order, ensuring components are correctly positioned and secured.
Environmental Considerations
1 Recycling Recommendations: Dispose of components and packaging materials in accordance with local recycling regulations. Check with local authorities for proper e-waste disposal facilities.
2 Reuse Opportunities: Consider reusing components or donating functional parts to minimize environmental impact.
3 Minimize Energy Consumption: Power down or disconnect the USB sensor when not in use to minimize energy consumption.
RoHS Compliance
Our USB sensors adhere to RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives, ensuring they are free from harmful substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium.
REACH Compliance
These USB sensors comply with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations, meeting European safety and environmental impact standards.
Document Revision History
Version 1.0 2024-02-08 Creation of the User Manual.
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