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Index
thermocouples for measuring temperature
accuracy specifications (table), A-1
cold-junction effect (figure), 2-7
connecting, 2-8
input ranges, 2-8
optimizing measurements
AC noise effect, 2-10
auto-zero method, 2-9
programmable
ground-referencing, 2-9
programmable open-thermocouple
detection, 2-10
thermal EMF, 2-11
overview, 2-6
training and certification (NI resources), C-1
troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1
bus interface, A-9
digital I/O and alarm outputs, A-9
physical, A-10
power requirements, A-9
T
technical support, C-1
temperature measurement
RTDs
connecting, 2-14
optimizing measurements, 2-25
relationship of resistance and
temperature, 2-20
thermistors
connecting, 2-25
optimizing measurements, 2-25
resistance-temperature
characteristics, 2-24
thermocouples
cold-junction effect (figure), 2-7
connecting, 2-8
input ranges, 2-8
optimizing measurements, 2-8
thermal EMF, minimizing
DC voltage measurement, 2-13
RTDs, thermistors, and resistors, 2-28
thermocouples, 2-11
thermistors
accuracy specifications (table), A-4
advantages and disadvantages, 2-23
connecting, 2-25
optimizing measurements, 2-25
resistance-temperature
characteristics, 2-24
resistance-temperature curve
(figure), 2-24
types of thermistors, 2-23
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V
volts measurement mode
range selection, 2-2
W
Web resources, C-1
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