Measurement DBK19 User Manual

DBK19 14-Channel Thermocouple Card

Overview …… 1
Hardware Setup …… 2

Card Connection …… 2
Card Configuration …… 3
DaqBook/100 Series & /200 Series and DaqBoard [ISA type] Configuration ……3
DaqBook/2000 Series and DaqBoard/2000 Series Configuration …… 3

Software Setup …… 3
DBK19 – Specifications …… 4

Reference Notes:

o Chapter 2 includes pinouts for P1, P2, P3, and P4. Refer to pinouts applicable to your

system, as needed.

o In regard to calculating system power requirements, refer to DBK Basics located near the

front of this manual.

o Refer to the Signal Management chapter for information regarding Two-Point

Calibration of a Temperature Measurement System.

Overview

DaqView Users: When a DBK19 is used with a /2000 Series Device, the Internal Clock Speed
should be set to 100 kHz as described in chapter 3, DBK Setup in DaqView.

The DBK19 can attach to 14 thermocouples (T/C) for temperature measurements. The DBK19 features an
on-board cold junction sensor and a programmable-gain amplifier for measuring type J, K, T, E, N28, N14,
S, R, or B thermocouples. The table shows the temperature range for each thermocouple type.

T/C Type J K T E N28 N14 S R B
Temperature

Range °C
Temperature

Range °F

-200 to
760

-328 to
1400

-200 to
1260

-328 to
2300

-200 to
400

-328 to
752

-270 to
1000

-454 to
1832

-270 to
400

-454 to
752

0 to
1300

32 to
2372

0 to
1780

32 to
3236

0 to
1780

32 to
3236

0 to
1820

32 to
3308

True differential measurements of thermocouples require a bias current referenced to analog common;
therefore, resistors connect each input terminal to the analog common. Filter capacitors across each input
operate with input protection resistors to form single-pole RC low-pass filters.

Each DBK19 includes a cold-junction compensation circuit wired to channel 0. Channels 2 through 15
accept external thermocouples. The DBK19s can be used with other analog expansion cards and feature
screw terminals for direct connection. Up to 16 DBK19s can be attached to a single LogBook or a Daq
Device to measure up to 224 (16 × 14) temperatures.

DBK Option Cards and Modules 879795 DBK19, pg. 1

Note: LogView and DaqView software includes functions for the conversion and linearization of

thermocouple readings into temperature data.

Programmers using Daq devices should refer to related sections in the Programmer’s Manual.

Hardware Setup

Card Connection

Connect the T/C input wires to the intended input terminals. The DBK19 uses screw terminals to connect
different types of thermocouples as well as several analog ground access points. Connections are provided
for 14 thermocouples.

Thermocouples have polarities that must be observed. Thermocouple types J, K, T, E, N28, N14, S, R and
B can be connected to DBK19 channels CH2 through CH15.

• CH0 is reserved for the cold-junction compensation sensor (factory installed).

• CH1 is permanently shorted to common to allow software-driven auto-zero to compensate for

Thermocouple wire is standardized and color-coded as shown in the table. T/Cs have a very small output.
Long T/C leads can pickup lots of noise. Use shielding as needed, and average several readings in
software to minimize noise effects.

After all connections are in place, secure wires to captive areas (pre-drilled holes) at the rear edge of the
board. Nylon tie wraps (not included) work well for this purpose.

temperature drift.

T/C

Type

J White Red
K Yellow Red
T Blue Red

E Violet Red
N28 Orange Red
N14 Orange Red

S Black Red

R Black Red
B Gray Red

(+) Lead to

Channel-Hi

(-) Lead to

Channel-Lo

DBK19, pg. 2 879795 DBK Option Cards and Modules