Rockwell Automation 1794-IT8, D17946.5.7 User Manual

Allen-Bradley
Thermocouple/ Millivolt Input
User
Module
(Cat. No. 1794-IT8)
Manual

Important User Information

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The information below summarizes the changes to the company-wide templates since the last release.

New Information

Updated Information

The following new information has been added to this manual:
the “L” type thermocouple selection has been added for use in
some European markets.
Calibration procedures have been revised to eliminate 1 method in order to better control calibration results.
Change Bars
The areas in this manual which are different from previous editions are marked with change bars (as shown to the right of this paragraph) to indicate the addition of new or revised information.
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Table of Contents

Overview of Flex I/O and your Thermocouple/mV Module
How to Install Your Thermocouple/mV Input Module
Chapter 1
Chapter Objectives The FLEX I/O System How
FLEX I/O Analog Modules Communicate with Programmable
Controllers
Typical
Communication Between an Adapter and a Module Features Chapter Summary
of your Modules
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Chapter 2
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Before Y European
Power Requirements
Installing Connecting
Module Chapter Summary
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Union Directive Compliance EMC Directive Low V
oltage Directive
Wiring
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Wiring for the Thermocouple/mV Module
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Chapter Objectives Block
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ransfer Programming
Sample
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programs for FLEX I/O Analog Modules PLC-3 Programming PLC-5 Programming PLC-2 Programming
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Writing Configuration to and Reading Status from your Module with a Remote I/O Adapter
How Communication Takes Place and I/O Image Table Mapping with the DeviceNet Adapter
Chapter 4
Chapter Objectives Configuring Y Range Input
Scaling
Hardware
Throughput Reading Data From Y Mapping
Thermocouple/mV
Thermocouple/mV Input Module (1794-IT8) Read
Thermocouple/mV
Word/Bit Chapter Summary
our Thermocouple/mV Module
Selection
First Notch Filter
Data for the Analog Modules
Input Module
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Input Module (1794-IT8) W
Descriptions for the 1794-IT8 Thermocouple/mV
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Chapter 5
Chapter Objectives About DeviceNet Manager Polled I/O Structure
Adapter System Mapping
Thermocouple/mV
Defaults
Input Status W
Throughput
Data into the Image T
Thermocouple/mV Input Module (1794-IT8) Read Thermocouple/mV Word/Bit
Input Module
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Descriptions for the 1794-IT8 Thermocouple/mV
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Information
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Lead Wire or Thermocouple Extension Wire Resistance
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Calibrating your Thermocouple/mV Input Module
Flow
Chart for Calibration Procedure Calibration Wiring Read/Write W Offset Gain
Setups
Connections for the Thermocouple Module
Calibration
Calibration
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Specifications
Calibrating Y
Software (Cat. No. 1787-MGR) Offset Gain
our Thermocouple/mV Module using DeviceNetManager
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Calibration
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Appendix A
Specifications Derating Curve
Resolution Curves for Thermocouples Type
B Thermocouple
Type
E Thermocouple
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C Thermocouple Type J Thermocouple Type
K Thermocouple Type
R Thermocouple Type
S Thermocouple Type
T Thermocouple Type
N Thermocouple Worst Case Accuracy for the Thermocouple/mV Module Error
Due to Open Circuit Current Through Loop Resistance Worst
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Case Repeatability for the Thermocouple/mV Input Module
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Thermocouple Restrictions (Extracted from NBS Monograph 125 (IPTS–68))
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General
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Using This Manual
Preface

Preface Objectives

Audience

Vocabulary

What This Manual Contains

Read this preface to familiarize yourself with this manual and to learn how to use it properly and efficiently.
We assume that you have previously used an Allen-Bradley programmable controller, that you are familiar with its features, and that you are familiar with the terminology we use. If not, read the user manual for your processor before reading this manual.
In addition, if you are using this module in a DeviceNet system, you must be familiar with:
DeviceNetManager
Microsoft Windows
TM
Software, cat. no. 1787-MGR
TM
In this manual, we refer to:
the individual thermocouple/mV module as the “module.”
the programmable controller as the “controller” or the
“processor.”
The contents of this manual are as follows:
Chapter Title What’s Covered
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3 Module Programming
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6 Calibrating Your Module
Appendix
A Specifications
B Thermocouple Restrictions Extracted from NBS Monograph 125 (IPTS–68)
Overview of Flex I/O and Your Thermocouple/mV Module
How to Install Your Thermocouple/mV Input Module
Writing Configuration to and Reading Status from Your Module with a Remote I/O Adapter
How Communication Takes Place and I/O Image Table Mapping with the DeviceNet Adapter
Describes features, capabilities, and hardware components.
Installation and connecting wiring
Block transfer programming and programming examples
Describes block transfer write and block transfer read configurations, including complete bit/word descriptions.
Describes communication over the I/O backplane between the module and the adapter, and how data is mapped into the image table.
Lists the tools needed, and the methods used to calibrate the thermocouple input module
Module specifications, derating curve, resolution curves for thermocouples, worst case accuracy and error due to open circuit current.
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Catalog

Conventions

For Additional Information

Number
1787-MGR DeviceNetManager Software User Manual 1787-6.5.3
1794 1794 FLEX I/O Product Data 1794-2.1
1794-ADN DeviceNet Adapter 1794-5.14 1794-6.5.5
1794-ASB/C Remote I/O Adapter 1794-5.46 1794-6.5.9
We use these conventions in this manual:
In
this manual, we show: Like this:
that there is more information about a topic in another chapter in this manual
that there is more information about the topic in another manual
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For additional information on FLEX I/O systems and modules, refer to the following documents:
Publications
Description
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines 1770-4.1
Installation
Instructions
User
Manual

Summary

This preface gave you information on how to use this manual efficiently. The next chapter introduces you to the remote I/O adapter module.
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Chapter
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Overview of FLEX I/O and your Thermocouple/mV Module

Chapter Objectives

The FLEX I/O System

Adapter/Power Supply Terminal Base I/O Module
In this chapter, we tell you:
what the FLEX I/O system is and what it contains
how FLEX I/O modules communicate with programmable
controllers
the features of your thermocouple module
FLEX I/O is a small, modular I/O system for distributed applications that performs all of the functions of rack-based I/O. The FLEX I/O system contains the following components shown below:

How FLEX I/O Analog Modules Communicate with Programmable Controllers

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adapter/power supply – powers the internal logic for as many as
eight I/O modules
terminal base – contains a terminal strip to terminate wiring for
thermocouple or millivolt inputs.
I/O module – contains the bus interface and circuitry needed to
perform specific functions related to your application
FLEX I/O thermocouple/mV modules are block transfer modules that interface analog signals with any Allen-Bradley programmable controllers that have block transfer capability. Block transfer programming moves input or output data words between the module’s memory and a designated area in the processor data table. Block transfer programming also moves configuration words from the processor data table to module memory.
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The adapter/power supply transfers data to the module (block transfer write) and from the module (block transfer read) using BTW and BTR instructions in your ladder diagram program. These instructions let the adapter obtain input or output values and status from the module, and let you establish the module’s mode of operation. The illustration describes the communication process.
Typical Communication Between an Adapter and a Module
ADAPTER
ACTIVE FAULT
Allen-Bradley
LOCAL FAULT
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The adapter transfers your configuration data to the module using a BTW.
Flexbus
POWER SUPPLY
RIO ADAPTER
1794-ASB
24VDC
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Your ladder program instructs the adapter to perform a BTR of the values and stores them in a data table.
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The adapter and module determine that the transfer was made without error and input values are within specified range.
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Your ladder program can use and/or move the data (if valid) before it is written over by the transfer of new data in a subsequent transfer.
INPUT
0
+– +–
External devices transmit analog signals to the module.
Allen-Bradley
THERMOCOUPLE
INPUT 8 CHANNEL
INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 6INPUT 1 INPUT 3 INPUT 5 INPUT 7
+–+–+– +–+–+–
The module converts analog signals into binary format and stores these values until the adapter requests their transfer.
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Features of your Modules

The module label identifies the keyswitch position, wiring and module type. A removable label provides space for writing individual designations per your application.
1794-IT8
Module Type
Allen-Bradley
INPUT
0
+– +–
THERMOCOUPLE
INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 6INPUT 1 INPUT 3 INPUT 5 INPUT 7
+– +– +– +–+–+–
INPUT 8 CHANNEL
Input Designators
1794–IT8
Removable Label
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Keyswitch
OK
Position Indicator (#3)
Power On Indicator
The thermocouple/mV module comes with 2 cold junction compensators. These are designed to mount in designated positions on the temperature terminal base unit (cat. no. 1794-TB3T). Refer to chapter 2 for installation instructions for the cold junction compensator assemblies.

Chapter Summary

In this chapter, you learned about the FLEX I/O system and the thermocouple module, and how they communicate with programmable controllers.
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How to Install Your Thermocouple/mV Input Module
In this chapter, we tell you:
how to install your module
how to set the module keyswitch
how to wire the terminal base
about the indicators
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Before You Install Your Input Module

European Union Directive Compliance

Before installing your thermocouple/mV module in the I/O chassis:
You need to: As described under:
Calculate the power requirements of all modules in each chassis.
Position the keyswitch on the terminal base Installing the Module, page 2–4
ATTENTION: The Thermocouple module does not receive power from the backplane. +24V dc power
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If this product has the CE mark it is approved for installation within the European Union and EEA regions. It has been designed and tested to meet the following directives.
EMC Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and the following standards, in whole or in part, documented in a technical construction file:
EN 50081-2EMC – Generic Emission Standard, Part 2 –
Industrial Environment
EN 50082-2EMC – Generic Immunity Standard, Part 2 –
Industrial Environment
must be applied to your module before installation. If power is not applied, the module position will appear to the adapter as an empty slot in your chassis.
Power Requirements, page 2-2
This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.
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Low Voltage Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 73/23/EEC Low Voltage, by applying the safety requirements of EN 61131–2 Programmable Controllers, Part 2 – Equipment Requirements and Tests.
For specific information required by EN 61131-2, see the appropriate sections in this publication, as well as the following Allen-Bradley publications:
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines For
Noise Immunity, publication 1770-4.1
Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries, publication AG-5.4
Automation Systems Catalog, publication B111

Power Requirements

The wiring of the terminal base unit is determined by the current draw through the terminal base. Make certain that the current draw does not exceed 10A.
ATTENTION: Total current draw through the terminal base unit is limited to 10A. Separate power
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ATTENTION: Do not daisy chain power or ground from the thermocouple terminal base unit to any ac or dc discrete module terminal base unit.
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Methods of wiring the terminal base units are shown in the illustration below.
Wiring the Terminal Base Units (1794-TB2 and -TB3 shown)
ATTENTION: Do not daisy chain power or
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Daisy-chaining
Individual
24V dc or 120V ac
24V dc
Thermocouple
or Analog Module
24V dc
24V dc
Thermocouple module wiring separate from discrete wiring.
Note: All modules must be analog modules for this configuration.
Wiring
when total current draw is less than 10A
Discrete
Module
Thermocouple
or Analog Module
Thermocouple
or Analog Module
Thermocouple
or Analog Module
Discrete
Module
Note: Use this configuration if using any “noisy” dc discrete I/O modules in your system.
Thermocouple
or Analog Module
Discrete
Module
Combination
24V dc 24V dc
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iring when total current draw is greater than 10A
Discrete
Module
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otal current draw through any base unit must not be greater than 10A
Thermocouple
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Installing the Module

The thermocouple/mV module mounts on a 1794-TB2, -TB3 or
-TB3T terminal base unit. Important: You must use a 1794-TB3T terminal base unit if you
are using the thermocouple/mV module for thermocouple inputs. You can use the 1794-TB2 or
-TB3 terminal base for millivolt inputs only.
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1. Rotate the keyswitch (1) on the terminal base unit (2) clockwise
to position 3 as required for the thermocouple/mV module.
2. Make certain the flexbus connector (3) is pushed all the way to
the left to connect with the neighboring terminal base/adapter.
You cannot install the module unless the connector is fully extended.
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ATTENTION: Remove field-side power before removing or inserting the module. This module is
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designed so you can remove and insert it under backplane power. When you remove or insert a
module with field-side power applied, an electrical arc may occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or property damage by:
sending an erroneous signal to your system’s field
devices causing unintended machine motion
causing an explosion in a hazardous environment
Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may create electrical resistance.
3. Before installing the module, check to make sure that the pins on
the bottom of the module are straight so they will align properly with the female connector in the base unit.
4. Position the module (4) with its alignment bar (5) aligned with
the groove (6) on the terminal base.
5. Press firmly and evenly to seat the module in the terminal base
unit. The module is seated when the latching mechanism (7) is locked into the module.
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1794-TB2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
COM COM
VV
V = 24V dc COM
= 24V dc common
These
and 1794-TB3
terminals on 1794-TB3 only
Thermocouple/mV module wiring is made through the terminal base unit on which the module mounts. The module comes with 2 cold junction compensators for use when using the thermocouple module in the thermocouple mode.
Compatible terminal base unit are:
Module 1794-TB2 1794-TB3 1794-TB3T
1794-IT8 Yes
1
The
1794-TB3T terminal base unit contains connections for cold junction
compensation for use with thermocouple modules.
2
For millivolt inputs only
2
.
Yes
2
1794-TB3T
A
0
–15
B
16–33
C
34–51
.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
A
C N0 C N1 C N2 C CN3 C N4 C N5 C N6 C N7
C
B
VCJC CJCV
C
Where:
V = 24V dc C = 24V dc common CJC = cold junction compensation
1
Yes
N = additional input
Connecting Wiring using a 1794-TB2, -TB3 and -TB3T Terminal Base Units
= chassis ground
1. Connect the individual signal wiring to numbered terminals on the 0–15 row (A) on the terminal base unit. Connect the high side (+) to the even numbered terminals, and the low side (–) to the odd numbered terminals. See Table 2.A.
2. Connect shield return to the associated terminal on row B, as shown in Table 2.A.
On 1794-TB2 and -TB3 bases only: terminate shields to the
associated shield return terminals on row (B).
On 1794-TB3T bases only: terminate shields to terminals 39
to 46 on row C.
3. Connect +24V dc to terminal 34 on the 34-51 row (C), and 24V common to terminal 16 on the B row.
Important: To reduce susceptibility to noise, power analog modules
and discrete modules from separate power supplies.
ATTENTION: Do not daisy chain power or ground from the thermocouple terminal base unit to any ac or
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must be applied to your module before installation. If power is not applied, the module position will appear to the adapter as an empty slot in your chassis.
4. On 1794-TB3T terminal base units: Connect the cold junction
compensation (CJC) wiring to terminals 36, 37 and 38 for inputs 0 through 3, and terminals 47, 48 and 49 for inputs 4 through 7.
Connect the tail of the cold junction compensator to any of the associated thermocouple input terminals: 0 through 7 for CJC connected to 36, 37 and 38; or 8 through 15 for CJC connected to 47, 48 and 49. The tail of the cold junction compensator shares
a terminal with an input.
5. If daisy chaining the +24V dc power to the next base unit,
connect a jumper from terminal 51 on this base unit to terminal 34 on the next base unit.
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
16
1 51
34
0 –15 16–33 34–51
1794-TB2
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
16
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
34
0 16–33 34–51
1794-TB3, -TB3T
–15
A B C
A B C
Table 2.A
Wiring
connections for the 1794-IT8 Thermocouple Input Module
2
Shield
Return
Channel
1794-TB2, -TB3 Terminal Base Units 1794-TB3T Terminal Base Unit
High Signal Terminal (+)
Low Signal
Terminal (–)
Shield
Return
High Signal Terminal (+)
Low Signal
Terminal (–)
0 0 1 17 0 1 39 1 2 3 19 2 3 40 2 4 5 21 4 5 41 3 6 7 23 6 7 42 4 8 9 25 8 9 43 5 10 11 27 10 11 44 6 12 13 29 12 13 45 7 14 15 31 14 15 46
24V dc Common 16 thru 33 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 and 33
+24V dc power 1794-TB2 – 34 and 51; 1794-TB3 – 34 thru 51 34, 35, 50 and 51
1
Terminals
39 to 46 are chassis ground.
T
erm
compensator terminals.
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!
must be applied to your module before operation. If power is not applied, the module position will appear to the adapter as an empty slot in your chassis. If the adapter does not recognize your module after installation is completed, cycle power to the adapter.
ATTENTION: Total current draw through the terminal base unit is limited to 10A. Separate power
!
connections to the terminal base unit may be necessary.
Example of Millivolt Input Wiring to a 1794-TB3 Terminal Base Unit
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
16
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
34
2–7
0
–15 16–33 34–51
1794-TB3
+
Millivolt Source
Millivolt input Channel 1
Channel 0 (Terminals 0, 1 and 17)
Example of 3-wire Thermocouple Wiring to a 1794-TB3T Temperature Terminal Base Unit
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
16
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
34
CJC CJC
+
1794-TB3T
0 16–33 34–51
Cold
Junction Compensator
Allen-Bradley PN 969424–01
(2 supplied with module)
–15
Channel 0 (Terminals 0, 1 and 39)
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Module Indicators

The thermocouple/mV module has one status indicator that is on when power is applied to the module. This indicator has 3 different states:
Allen-Bradley
THERMOCOUPLE INPUT 8 CHANNEL
INPUT
0
+– +–
A = Status Indicator – indicates diagnostic results and configuration status B = Insertable label for writing individual input designations
Color State Meaning
Red On Indicates a critical fault (diagnostic failure, etc.)
Blinking Indicates a noncritical fault (such as open sensor, input out of range, etc.)
Green On Module is configured and fully operational
Blinking Module is functional but not configured Off Module not powered
INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 6INPUT 1 INPUT 3 INPUT 5 INPUT 7
+– +–+– +–+–+–
1794–IT8
3
OK
AB

Chapter Summary

In this chapter, you learned how to install your thermocouple/mV module in an existing programmable controller system and how to wire to the terminal base units.
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Chapter Objectives

Block Transfer Programming

In this chapter, we tell you about:
block transfer programming
sample programs for the PLC-3 and PLC-5 processors
Your thermocouple/mV module communicates with the processor through bidirectional block transfers. This is the sequential operation of both read and write block transfer instructions.
A configuration block transfer write (BTW) is initiated when the thermocouple module is first powered up, and subsequently only when the programmer wants to enable or disable features of the module. The configuration BTW sets the bits which enable the programmable features of the module, such as scaling, alarms, ranges, etc. Block transfer reads are performed to retrieve information from the module.
Block transfer read (BTR) programming moves status and data from the module to the processor’s data table. The processor user program initiates the request to transfer data from the module to the processor. The transferred words contain module status, channel status and input data from the module.
ATTENTION: If the thermocouple/mV module is not powered up before the remote I/O adapter, the
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The following sample programs are minimum programs; all rungs and conditioning must be included in your application program. You can disable BTRs, or add interlocks to prevent writes if desired. Do not eliminate any storage bits or interlocks included in the sample programs. If interlocks are removed, the program may not work properly.
Your program should monitor status bits and block transfer read activity.
adapter will not recognize the module. Make certain that the thermocouple/mV module is installed and powered before or simultaneously with the remote I/O adapter. If the adapter does not establish communication with the module, cycle power to the adapter.
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Sample programs for FLEX I/O Analog Modules

The following sample programs show you how to use your analog module efficiently when operating with a programmable controller.
These programs show you how to:
configure the module
read data from the module
These example programs illustrate the minimum programming required for communication to take place.
PLC-3 Programming
Block transfer instructions with the PLC-3 processor use one binary file in a data table section for module location and other related data. This is the block transfer control file. The block transfer data file stores data that you want transferred to your module (when programming a block transfer write) or from your module (when programming a block transfer read). The address of the block transfer data files are stored in the block transfer control file.
The same block transfer control file is used for both the read and write instructions for your module. A different block transfer
control file is required for every module.
Program
Action
At power-up in RUN mode, or when the processor is switched from PROG to RUN, the user program enables a block transfer read. Then it initiates a block transfer write to configure the module.
Thereafter, the program continuously performs read block transfers.
Note: You must create the data file for the block transfers before you enter the block transfer instructions.
The pushbutton allows the user to manually request a block transfer write.
A sample program segment with block transfer instructions is shown in Figure 3.1, and described below.
Figure 3.1 PLC-3 Family Sample Program Structure
BTR BLOCK XFER READ
RACK: GROUP: MODULE: CONTROL: DATA FILE:
LENGTH:
BTW BLOCK XFER WRITE
RACK: GROUP: MODULE:
CONTROL: DATA FILE: LENGTH:
7 0
0 #B3:0 #B4:0
11
7
0
0 #B3:0
#B5:0
3
1
2
Pushbutton
Power-up Bit
B4:10
03
Block Transfer Read Done Bit
B3:0
15
Block Transfer
rite Done Bit
W
B3:0
05
EN
Done
DN
ER
13
Enable
EN
Done
DN
Error
ER
Enable
12
15
Error
02
05
03
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The PLC-5 program is very similar to the PLC-3 program with the following exceptions:
1. Block transfer enable bits are used instead of done bits as the
conditions on each rung.
2. Separate block transfer control files are used for the block
transfer instructions.
Figure 3.2 PLC-5 Family Sample Program Structure
3–3
Program
Action
At power-up in RUN mode, or when the processor is switched from PROG to RUN, the user program enables a block transfer read. Then it initiates a block transfer write to configure the module.
Thereafter, the program continuously per­forms read block transfers.
The pushbutton allows the user to manually request a block transfer write.
BTR Enable Bit
1
2
Power-up Bit
N12:0
15
Pushbutton
N13:10
03
BTW Enable Bit
N12:5
15
BTR BLOCK
TRANSFER READ
RACK: GROUP: MODULE: CONTROL: DATA FILE:
LENGTH: CONTINUOUS: N
BTW BLOCK
TRANSFER WRITE
RACK: GROUP: MODULE: CONTROL: DATA FILE: LENGTH: CONTINUOUS: N
N12:0 N13:0
N12:5
N13:20
EN
2 1
DN
0
ER
11
EN
2 1
DN
0
ER
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The 1794 analog I/O modules are not recommended for use with PLC-2 family programmable controllers due to the number of digits needed for high resolution.

Chapter Summary

In this chapter, you learned how to program your programmable controller. You were given sample programs for your PLC-3 and PLC-5 family processors.
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Chapter Objectives

Configuring Your Thermocouple/mV Module

In this chapter, we tell you about:
configuring your module’s features
entering your data
reading data from your module
the read block format
Because of the wide variety of possible configurations, you must configure your module to conform to the specific application that you have chosen. The module is configured using a group of data table words that are transferred to the module using a block transfer write instruction.
The software configurable features available for the thermocouple module are:
input/output range selection, including full range and bipolar
selectable first notch filter
data reported in
Note: PLC-5 family programmable controllers that use 6200 software (version 5.2 or later) programming tools can take advantage of the IOCONFIG utility to configure these modules. IOCONFIG uses menu-based screens for configuration without having to set individual bits in particular locations. Refer to your 6200 software literature for details.
o
F, oC, unipolar or bipolar count
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Range Selection

Input Scaling

Individual input channels are configurable to operate with the following sensor types:
Sensor Type Range
Voltage Millivolt –76.50 to +76.50mV Thermocouple
Type B 300 to 1800oC Type E –230 to 1000oC Type J –195 to 1200oC Type K –230 to 1372oC Type R –50 to 1768oC Type S –50 to 1768oC Type T –195 to 400oC Type N –270 to 1300oC Type C 0 to 2315oC Type L –175 to 800oC
You select individual channel ranges using write words 1 and 2 of the block transfer write instruction.
Scaling lets you report each channel in actual engineering units. Scaled values are in integer format.
Input Type Range Scaling Maximum Resolution
Millivolt –76.50 to +76.50mV –7650 to +7650 Type B 300 to 1800oC 3000 to 18000 0.1oC Type E –230 to 1000oC –2300 to 10000 0.1oC Type J –195 to 1200oC –1950 to 12000 0.1oC Type K –230 to 1372oC –2300 to 13720 0.1oC Type R –50 to 1768oC –500 to 17680 0.1oC Type S –50 to 1768oC –500 to 17680 0.1oC Type T –195 to 400oC –1950 to 4000 0.1oC Type N –270 to 1300oC –2700 to 13000 0.1oC Type C 0 to 2315oC 0 to 23150 0.1oC Type L –175 to 800oC –1750 to 8000 0.1oC
Type B 572 to 3272oF 5720 to 32720 0.1oF Type E –382 to 1832oF –3820 to 18320 0.1oF Type J –319 to 2192oF –3190 to 21920 0.1oF Type K –382 to 2502oF –3820 to 25020 0.1oF Type R –58 to 3214oF –580 to 32140 0.1oF Type S –58 to 3214oF –580 to 32140 0.1oF Type T –319 to 752oF –3190 to 7520 0.1oF Type N –450 to 2372oF –4500 to 23720 0.1oF Type C 32 to 4199oF 320 to 41990 0.1oF Type L –283 to 1472oF –2830 to 14720 0.1oF
Note:
In thermocouple mode, scaled number has an implied decimal point 1 digit from the right. For example, if reading is 18000, temperature is 1800.0. In millivolt mode, the implied decimal point is to the left of the last 2 digits. For example, if reading is 2250, actual reading is 22.50mV
10µV
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You select input scaling using the designated words of the write block transfer instruction. Refer to the Bit/Word description for write word 0, bits 00 and 01.
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Hardware First Notch Filter

A/D Filter First Notch
Frequency
(effective resolution)
Number of channels
scanned
1 325 145 85 75 55 37 31 28 2 650 290 170 150 110 74 62 56 3 975 435 255 225 165 111 93 84 4 1.3s 580 340 300 220 148 124 112 5 1.625s 725 425 375 275 185 155 140 6 1.95s 870 510 450 330 222 186 168 7 2.275s 1.015s 595 525 385 259 217 196 8 2.60s
1
Default
setting
(16-bits)
10Hz
A hardware filter in the analog to digital converter lets you select a frequency for the first notch of the filter. Selection of the filter influences the analog to digital output data rate and changes the module throughput. Module throughput is a function of the number of inputs used and the first notch filter. Both of these influence the time from a thermocouple input to arrival at the backplane.
Throughput in Normal Mode
25Hz
(16-bits)
1
1.16s 680 600 440 296 248 224
50Hz
(16-bits)
60Hz
(16-bits)
System Throughput (in ms and s)
100Hz
(16-bits)
250Hz
(13-bits)
500Hz
(11-bits)
1000Hz (9-bits)
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Reading Data From Your Module

Mapping Data for the Analog Modules

Read programming moves status and data from the thermocouple
input module to the processor’s data table. The processor’s user
program initiates the request to transfer data from the
thermocouple/mV input module to the processor.
The following read and write words and bit/word descriptions
describe the information written to and read from the
thermocouple/mV input module. The module uses up to 11 words of
input image and up to 3 words of output image. Each word is
composed of 16 bits.
Thermocouple/mV Input Module (1794-IT8) Image Table Mapping
Module
Image
Reserved
Input Data Channel 0
I/O Image
Input Size
1 to 11 Words
Output Size
0 to 3 Words
Overrange
Calibration Mask
Input Data Channel 1 Input Data Channel 2
Input Data Channel 3 Input Data Channel 4 Input Data Channel 5
Input Data Channel 6 Input Data Channel 7
Underrange
Calibration Status
Configuration
Thermocouple Type Thermocouple Type
Thermocouple/mV Input Module (1794-IT8) Read
Decimal
Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Read Word 0 Reserved
1 Channel 0 Input Data 2 Channel 1 Input Data 3 Channel 2 Input Data 4 Channel 3 Input Data 5 Channel 4 Input Data 6 Channel 5 Input Data 7 Channel 6 Input Data 8 Channel 7 Input Data
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Bit
9 Overrange Bits Underrange Bits
Bad
Cal
10 0 0 0 0 0
Cal
Done
Cal
Range
0 Diagnostic Status
PwrUpBad
Thermocouple/mV Input Module (1794-IT8) Write
Dec.
Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Cal
Write Word 0 8-Bit Calibration Mask
1 Thermocouple 3 Type Thermocouple 2 Type Thermocouple 1 Type Thermocouple 0 Type 2 Thermocouple 7 Type Thermocouple 6 Type Thermocouple 5 Type Thermocouple 4 Type
Where: FDF
= fixed digital filter bit
Clk
Cal hi Cal lo
Filter Cutoff FDF Data Type
Word/Bit Descriptions for the 1794-IT8 Thermocouple/mV Input Module
Decimal
Word
Bit
(Octal Bit)
Description
Structure
CJC over
00010203040506070809101112131415Decimal 00010203040506071011121314151617Octal Bit
CJC
Under
Read Word 0 00–15 (00–17) Reserved Read Word 1 00–15 (00–17) Channel 0 Input data Read Word 2 00–15 (00–17) Channel 1 Input data Read Word 3 00–15 (00–17) Channel 2 Input data Read Word 4 00–15 (00–17) Channel 3 Input data Read Word 5 00–15 (00–17) Channel 4 Input data Read Word 6 00–15 (00–17) Channel 5 Input data Read Word 7 00–15 (00–17) Channel 6 Input data Read Word 8 00–15 (00–17) Channel 7 Input data Read Word 9
Read Word 10
00–07 (00–07) Underrange bits – these bits are set if the input signal is below the input channel’s minimum range. 08–15 (10–17) Overrange bits – these bits are set if 1), the input signal is above the input channel’s maximum range,
or 2), an open detector is detected. 00 (00) Cold Junction sensor underrange bit. – this bit is set if the cold junction temperature is below 0oC. 01 (01) Cold Junction sensor overrange bit. – this bit is set if the cold junction temperature is above 70oC. 02 (02) Bad Structure – this bit is set if an invalid thermocouple type is selected. 03 (03) Powerup bit – this bit is set (1) until configuration data is received by the module.
04–06 (04–06) Critical Error bits – If these bits are anything other than all zeroes, return the module to the factory for
repair 07 (07) Unused – set to 0 08 (10) Calibration Range bit – set to 1 if a reference signal is out of range during calibration 09 (11) Calibration Done bit – set to 1 after an initiated calibration cycle is complete. 10 (12) Calibration Bad bit – set to 1 if the channel has not had a valid calibration.
11–15 (13–17) Unused – set to 0
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(Octal Bit)
Description
Write Word 0
00–01 (00–01) Module Data Type
Bit 01 00 Definition
0 0oC (default) 0 1oF 1 0 Bipolar counts scaled between –32768 and +32767 1 1 Unipolar counts scaled between 0 and 65535
Bit 02 (02) Fixed Digital Filter – When this bit is set (1), a software digital filter is enabled. This filter settles to
100% of a Full Scale step input in 60 times the selected first notch filter time shown on page 4–3.
(Default – filter disabled.)
03–05 (03–05) A/D Filter First Notch Frequency
Bit 05 04 03 Definition
0 0 0 10Hz (default) 0 0 1 25Hz 0 1 0 50Hz 0 1 1 60Hz 1 0 0 100Hz 1 0 1 250Hz 1 1 0 500Hz
1 1 1 1000hZ 06 (06) Calibration High/Low bit – This bit is set during gain calibration; reset during offset calibration. 07 (07) Calibration clock – this bit must be set to 1 to prepare for a calibration cycle; then reset to 0 to initiate
calibration.
08–15 (10–17) Calibration mask – The channel, or channels, to be calibrated will have the correct mask bit set. Bit 8
corresponds to channel 0, bit 9 to channel 1, and so on.
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Bit
(Octal Bit)
Description
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Write Word 1
Write Word 2
00–03 (00–03) Channel 0 Thermocouple Type
Bit 03 02 01 00 Thermocouple Type – Range
0 0 0 0 Millivolts (default) 0 0 0 1 B 300 to 1800oC (572 to 3272oF) 0 0 1 0 E –230 to 1000oC (–382 to 1832oF) 0 0 1 1 J –195 to 1200oC (–319 to 2192oF) 0 1 0 0 K –230 to 1372oC (–382 to 2502oF) 0 1 0 1 R –50 to 1768oC (–58 to 3214oF) 0 1 1 0 S –50 to 1768oC (–58 to 3214oF) 0 1 1 1 T –195 to 400oC (–319 to 752oF) 1 0 0 0 C 0 to 2315oC (32 to 4199oF) 1 0 0 1 N –270 to 1300oC (–450 to 2372oF) 1 0 1 0 L -175 to 800oC (-283 to 1472oF) 1 0 1 1 Reserved 1 1 0 0 Module reports cold junction temperature for channels 00–03 1 1 0 1 Module reports cold junction temperature for channels 04–07 1 1 1 0 Reserved
1 1 1 1 No sensor connected (do not scan) 04–07 (04–07) Channel 1 Thermocouple Type (see bits 00–03) 08–11 (10–13) Channel 2 Thermocouple Type (see bits 00–03) 12–15 (14–17) Channel 3 Thermocouple Type (see bits 00–03) 00–03 (00–03) Channel 4 Thermocouple Type (see write word 1, bits 00–03) 04–07 (04–07) Channel 5 Thermocouple Type (see write word 1, bits 00–03) 08–11 (10–13) Channel 6 Thermocouple Type (see write word 1, bits 00–03) 12–15 (14–17) Channel 7 Thermocouple Type (see write word 1, bits 00–03)

Chapter Summary

In this chapter, you learned how to configure your module’s features and enter your data.
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About DeviceNet Manager

More
/O
In this chapter, we tell you about:
DeviceNetManager software
I/O structure
image table mapping
factory defaults
DeviceNetManager software is a software tool used to configure your Flex I/O DeviceNet adapter and its related modules. This software tool can be connected to the adapter via the DeviceNet network.
You must know and understand how DeviceNet Manager works in order to add a device to the network. Refer to the DeviceNetManager Software User Manual, publication 1787-6.5.3, and the DeviceNet Adapter Module User Manual, publication 1794-6.5.5.
Output data is received by the adapter in the order of the installed I/O modules. The Output data for Slot 0 is received first, followed by the Output data for Slot 1, and so on up to slot 7.
The first word of input data sent by the adapter is the Adapter Status Word. This is followed by the input data from each slot, in the order of the installed I/O modules. The Input data from Slot 0 is first after the status word, followed by Input data from Slot 2, and so on up to slot 7.
Network
Network WRITE
READ
DeviceNet Adapter
Read Data
Adapter
Status Slot 0 Input Data Slot 1 Input Data
...
Slot 7 Input Data
Write Data
Slot 0 Output Data Slot 1 Output Data
...
Slot 7 Output Data
...
...
Read Write
I/O Module
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I/O Module
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Adapter Input Status Word
The input status word consists of:
I/O module fault bits – 1 status bit for each slot
node address changed – 1 bit
I/O status – 1 bit
I/O Module Fault Bits
15Bit: 01234567810 through 15
9
Not Used
I/O State Bit
Node Address Changed Bit
Slot 7
Slot 6
Slot 5
Slot 4
The adapter input status word bit descriptions are shown in the following table.
Bit Description Bit Explanation
0 This bit is set (1) when an error is detected in slot position 0. 1 This bit is set (1) when an error is detected in slot position 1. 2 This bit is set (1) when an error is detected in slot position 2.
I/O Module F
Node Address Changed 8
I/O State 9
3 This bit is set (1) when an error is detected in slot position 3. 4 This bit is set (1) when an error is detected in slot position 4. 5 This bit is set (1) when an error is detected in slot position 5. 6 This bit is set (1) when an error is detected in slot position 6. 7 This bit is set (1) when an error is detected in slot position 7.
This bit is set (1) when the node address switch setting has been changed since power up.
Bit = 0 – idle Bit = 1 – run
10 thru 15 Not used – sent as zeroes.
Slot 3
Slot 2
Slot 1
Slot 0
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transmission errors on the Flex I/O backplane
a failed module
a module removed from its terminal base
incorrect module inserted in a slot position
the slot is empty
The node address changed bit is set when the node address switch setting has been changed since power up. The new node address does not take affect until the adapter has been powered down and then powered back up.
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System Throughput

SEE
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Mapping Data into the Image Table

System throughput, from analog input to backplane, is a function of:
the configured A/D filter first notch frequency
the number of channels actually configured for connection to a
specific sensor
The A/D converter which converts channel 0 through 7 analog data to a digital word provides a programmable first notch filter. You can set the position of the first notch of this filter during module configuration. The selection influences the A/D output data rate, thus affecting system throughput.
The number of channels included in each input scan also affects system throughput.
FLEX I/O thermocouple module data table mapping is shown below.
Thermocouple/mV Input Module (1794-IT8) Image Table Mapping
Module
Image
Reserved
Input Data Channel 0
I/O Image
Input Size
1 to 11 Words
Output Size
0 to 3 Words
Overrange
Calibration Mask
Input Data Channel 1 Input Data Channel 2
Input Data Channel 3 Input Data Channel 4 Input Data Channel 5
Input Data Channel 6 Input Data Channel 7
Underrange
Calibration Status
Configuration
Thermocouple Type Thermocouple Type
Thermocouple/mV Input Module (1794-IT8) Read
Dec.
Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Read Word 1 Reserved Read Word 2 Channel 0 Input Data Read Word 3 Channel 1 Input Data Read Word 4 Channel 2 Input Data Read Word 5 Channel 3 Input Data Read Word 6 Channel 4 Input Data
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Read Word 7 Channel 5 Input Data Read Word 8 Channel 6 Input Data Read Word 9 Channel 7 Input Data
Read Word 10 Overrange Bits Underrange Bits
Bad
Read Word 11 0 0 0 0 0
Cal
Cal
Done
Cal
Range
0 Diagnostics
Pwr
Up
Bad
Structure
Thermocouple/mV Input Module (1794-IT8) Write
Dec.
Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Cal
Write Word 1 8-Bit Calibration Mask Write Word 2 Thermocouple 3 Type Thermocouple 2 Type Thermocouple 1 Type Thermocouple 0 Type
Write Word 3 Thermocouple 7 Type Thermocouple 6 Type Thermocouple 5 Type Thermocouple 4 Type
Where: FDF
= fixed digital filter bit
Clk
Cal hi Cal lo
Filter Cutoff FDF Data Type
Word/Bit Descriptions for the 1794-IT8 Thermocouple/mV Input Module
CJC over
00010203040506070809101112131415Dec. 00010203040506071011121314151617Octal Bit
CJC
Under
Decimal
Word
Read Word 1 00–15 (00–17) Reserved Read Word 2 00–15 (00–17) Channel 0 Input data Read Word 3 00–15 (00–17) Channel 1 Input data Read Word 4 00–15 (00–17) Channel 2 Input data Read Word 5 00–15 (00–17) Channel 3 Input data Read Word 6 00–15 (00–17) Channel 4 Input data Read Word 7 00–15 (00–17) Channel 5 Input data Read Word 8 00–15 (00–17) Channel 6 Input data Read Word 9 00–15 (00–17) Channel 7 Input data Read Word 10
Read Word 11
00–07 (00–07) Underrange bits – these bits are set if the input signal is below the input channel’s minimum range. 08–15 (10–17) Overrange bits – these bits are set if 1), the input signal is above the input channel’s maximum range,
Bit
(Octal Bit)
or 2), an open detector is detected. 00 (00) Cold Junction sensor underrange bit. – this bit is set if the cold junction temperature is below 0oC. 01 (01) Cold Junction sensor overrange bit. – this bit is set if the cold junction temperature is above 70oC. 02 (02) Bad Structure – this bit is set if there is an invalid thermocouple type selected.
Description
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Decimal
Word
Bit
(Octal Bit)
Description
5–5
Read Word 11
ed
Write Word 1
03 (03) Powerup bit – this bit is set (1) until configuration data is received by the module.
04–06 (04–06)
Critical Fault bits – If these bits are anything other than zero, return the module to the factory for repair. 07 (07) Unused – set to 0 08 (10) Calibration Range bit – set to 1 if a reference signal is out of range during calibration 09 (11) Calibration Done bit – set to 1 after an initiated calibration cycle is complete. 10 (12) Calibration Bad bit – set to 1 if the channel has not had a valid calibration.
11–15 (13–17) Unused – set to 0 00–01 (00–01) Module Data Type
Bit 01 00 Definition
0 0oC (default) 0 1oF 1 0 Bipolar counts scaled between –32768 and +32767 1 1 Unipolar counts scaled between 0 and 65535
Bit 02 (02) Fixed Digital Filter – When this bit is set (1), a software digital filter is enabled. This filter settles to
100% of a Full Scale step input in 60 times the selected first notch filter time shown on page 4–3.
Default – filter disabled.
03–05 (03–05) A/D Filter First Notch Frequency
Bit 05 04 03 Definition
0 0 0 10Hz (default) 0 0 1 25Hz 0 1 0 50Hz 0 1 1 60Hz 1 0 0 100Hz 1 0 1 250Hz 1 1 0 500Hz
1 1 1 1000hZ 06 (06) Calibration High/Low bit – This bit is set during gain calibration; reset during offset calibration. 07 (07) Calibration clock – this bit must be set to 1 to prepare for a calibration cycle; then reset to 0 to initiate
calibration.
08–15 (10–17) Calibration mask – The channel, or channels, to be calibrated will have the correct mask bit set. Bit 8
corresponds to channel 0, bit 9 to channel 1, and so on.
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Bit
(Octal Bit)
Description
Write Word 2
Write Word 3
00–03 (00–03) Channel 0 Thermocouple Type
Bit 03 02 01 00 Thermocouple Type – Range
0 0 0 0 Millivolts (default) 0 0 0 1 B 300 to 1800oC (572 to 3272oF) 0 0 1 0 E –230 to 1000oC (–382 to 1832oF) 0 0 1 1 J –195 to 1200oC (–319 to 2192oF) 0 1 0 0 K –230 to 1372oC (–382 to 2502oF) 0 1 0 1 R –50 to 1768oC (–58 to 3214oF) 0 1 1 0 S –50 to 1768oC (–58 to 3214oF) 0 1 1 1 T –195 to 400oC (–319 to 752oF) 1 0 0 0 C 0 to 2315oC (32 to 4199oF) 1 0 0 1 N –270 to 1300oC (–450 to 2372oF) 1 0 1 0 L -175 to 800oC (-283 to 1472oF) 1 0 1 1 Reserved 1 1 0 0 Module reports cold junction temperature for channels 00–03 1 1 0 1 Module reports cold junction temperature for channels 04–07 1 1 1 0 Reserved
1 1 1 1 No sensor connected (do not scan) 04–07 (04–07) Channel 1 Thermocouple Type (see bits 00–03) 08–11 (10–13) Channel 2 Thermocouple Type (see bits 00–03) 12–15 (14–17) Channel 3 Thermocouple Type (see bits 00–03) 00–03 (00–03) Channel 4 Thermocouple Type (see write word 2, bits 00–03) 04–07 (04–07) Channel 5 Thermocouple Type (see write word 2, bits 00–03) 08–11 (10–13) Channel 6 Thermocouple Type (see write word 2, bits 00–03) 12–15 (14–17) Channel 7 Thermocouple Type (see write word 2, bits 00–03)
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Defaults

Each I/O module has default values associated with it. At default, each module will generate inputs/status and expect outputs/configuration.
Module Defaults for: Factory Defaults Real Time Size
Catalog
Number
1794-IT8 8 Thermocouple Input 11 4 10 0
Description
Input
Default
Output Default
Input
Default
Output
Default
Factory defaults are the values assigned by the adapter when you:
first power up the system, and
no previous stored settings have been applied.
For analog modules, the defaults reflect the actual number of input words/output words. For example, for the 8 thermocouple input analog module, you have 11 input words, and 4 output words.
You can change the I/O data size for a module by reducing the number of words mapped into the adapter module, as shown in “real time sizes.”
Real time sizes are the settings that provide optimal real time data to the adapter module.
More
Analog modules have 15 words assigned to them. This is divided into input words/output words. You can reduce the I/O data size to fewer words to increase data transfer over the backplane. For example, an 8 thermocouple input module has 11 words input/4 words output with factory default. You can reduce the write words to 0, thus eliminating the configuration setting and unused words. And you can reduce the read words to 10 by eliminating the calibration status words.
For information on using DeviceNetManager software to configure your adapter, refer to the DeviceNetManager Software User Manual, publication 1787-6.5.3.
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Chapter Objective

General Information

In this chapter we tell you:
what tools are needed to calibrate
how to calibrate out lead wire resistance
calibrate your module manually
calibrate your module using DeviceNetManager software
Your module is shipped to you already calibrated. If a calibration check is required,follow the procedure below.
Perform module calibration periodically, based on your application. Module calibration may also be required to remove module error due
to aging of components In addition, calibration may be required to eliminate long lead wire
resistance to open circuit detection current. See “Error Due to Open Circuit Current Through Loop Resistance” in Appendix A.
Calibration can be accomplished using any of the following methods:
manual calibration, as described below.
6200 I/O CONFIGURATION software (version 5.2 or later)–
refer to your 6200 software publications for procedures for calibrating.
DeviceNetManager Software – refer to your DeviceNetManager
software documentation for the DeviceNet Adapter Module, Cat. No. 1794-ADN. Some portion of this calibration is included here for use by personnel proficient with DeviceNet Adapter configuration software.
Important: You can use a 1794-TB2 or -TB3 terminal base unit if
you are using the thermocouple/mV module in the millivolt mode only. You must use a 1794-TB3T terminal base unit for all thermocouple uses.
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Tools and Equipment

Tool or Equipment Description
Precision Voltage Source
Thermocouple Simulator
and Calibration source
Industrial Terminal and Interconnect Cable

Removing Lead Wire or Thermocouple Extension Wire Resistance

In order to calibrate your thermocouple input module you will need the following tools and equipment:
0–100mV, 1µV resolution
Programming terminal for A–B family processors
Analogic 3100, Data Precision 8200 or equivalent
Thermocouple Simulator/Calibrator Model 1120
The thermocouple/mV module has open circuit detection. This is accomplished by a 1µA current source in the module. This current flowing through the lead wire or thermocouple extension wire generates an error or offset voltage in the reading. Use the “Error Due to Open Circuit Current Through Loop Resistance” in appendix A to determine if the magnitude of the error is acceptable.
Calibrate this error out as follows:
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2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 150
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
16
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
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1794-TB3, -TB3T
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 150
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
16
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
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Disconnect the lead wires at the terminal base unit.
a. b.
Measure total loop resistance of both lead/extension wires and thermocouple.
c.
If using a sensor other than a thermocouple, disconnect the lead wires at the
sensor and tie together for this measurement. Reconnect after measurement. d.
After measuring, remove ohmmeter
.
1794-TB3, -TB3T
a.
Decade Box
Voltage Source
Set decade box to value determined in step 1, and connect in series with a preci
sion voltage source. b. Connect
c.
Perform an of
to the input terminals of the particular channel you are calibrating.
fset and gain calibration as outlined later in this chapter
0
–15 16–33 34–51
0
–15 16–33 34–51
A B C
Thermocouple
or
Sensor
A B C
-
Thermocouple
.
or
Sensor
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
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a.
Remove the decade box and voltage source.
b.
Reconnect the lead wires to the input terminals for this channel.
c.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining channels.
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0
–15
A
16–33
B
34–51
C
6–3
Thermocouple
or
Sensor

Manually Calibrating your Thermocouple/mV Input Module

You must calibrate the module in a FLEX I/O system. The module must communicate with the processor and a programming terminal. You can calibrate input channels in any order, or all at once.
Before calibrating your module, you must enter ladder logic into the processor memory, so that you can initiate BTWs to the module, and read inputs from the module.
Important: In order to allow the internal module temperature to
stabilize, energize the module for at least 40 minutes before calibrating.
Module calibration consists of:
Applying a reference to the desired input(s).
Sending a message to the module indicating which inputs to read
and what calibration step is being performed (offset).
The module stores this input data.
Applying a second reference signal to the module, and sending a
second message indicating which inputs to read and what
calibration step is being performed (gain). The module computes new calibration values for the inputs. Once the calibration is complete, the module reports back status
information about the procedure. The following flow chart shows the procedure for calibration Important: Perform the offset calibration procedure first, then the
gain calibration procedure.
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Apply
reference signal for of
calibration to each channel to
be calibrated.
Flow Chart for Calibration Procedure
fset
Apply reference signal for gain
calibration to each channel to
be calibrated.
Exit
Set corresponding bits in the calibration mask and set cal
Hi/Lo = 0
BTW
Set cal–clk =1
BTW
BTR
NO
Cal–done = 1
?
YES
NO
Bad–cal = 0 Cal–range = 0
?
YES
Set cal–clk =0
Exit
Retain corresponding bits in the calibration mask and set
cal Hi/Lo = 1
BTW
Set cal–clk =1
BTW
BTR
NO
Cal–done = 1
?
YES
NO
Bad–cal = 0 Cal–range = 0
?
YES
Set cal–clk =0
and
cal hi/lo = 0
Legend:
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BTR
Cal–done = 0
?
YES
BTW
BTR
NO
Cal–done = 0
?
YES
Clear corresponding bits in
the calibration mask
BTW
Using
Thermocouple
a Precision V
Precision Voltage Source
Precision Voltage Source
oltage Source
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 150
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
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35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
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These terminals not on 1794-TB2
1794-TB2,
Note: Use 1794-TB2 and -TB3 terminal base units for millivolt inputs only.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 150
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
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35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
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CJC CJC
1794-TB3T
-TB3
CJC
0 –15 16–33 34–51
0 –15 16–33 34–51
6–5
A B C
A B C
Note 2: CJC not required if using thermocouple for resistance only.
Wiring Connections for the Thermocouple Module
1794-TB2, -TB3 Terminal Base Units 1794-TB3T Terminal Base Unit
Channel
High Signal Terminal (+)
Low Signal
Terminal (–)
Shield
Return
High Signal
Terminal (+)
Low Signal
Terminal (–)
0 0 1 17 0 1 39 1 2 3 19 2 3 40 2 4 5 21 4 5 41 3 6 7 23 6 7 42 4 8 9 25 8 9 43 5 10 11 27 10 11 44 6 12 13 29 12 13 45 7 14 15 31 14 15 46
24V dc Common 16 thru 33 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 and 33
+24V dc power 1794-TB2 – 34 and 51; 1794-TB3 – 34 thru 51 34, 35, 50 and 51
1
Terminals 39 to 46 are chassis ground.
2
Terminals 36, 37, 38 and 47, 48, 49 are cold
junction compensator connections.
2
Shield
Return
1
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Dec.
Bit
15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Bad
Cal
Read Word 10 0 0 0 0 0
Write Word 0 8-Bit Calibration Mask
Cal
Done
Cal
Range
0 Diagnostic Status
Cal Clk
Cal hi Cal lo
Filter Cutoff FDF Data Type
PwrUpBad
Struct
Offset Calibration
Inputs can be calibrated one at a time or all at once. To calibrate the offsets for all inputs at once, proceed as follows:
1. Apply power to the module for 40 minutes before calibrating.
2. Connect 0.000V across each input channel. Connect all high
signal terminals together and attach to the positive lead from the precision voltage source. Connect all low signal terminals together and attach to the negative lead.
CJC over
CJC
Under
3. After the connections stabilize, use a block transfer write to set
the bit(s) in the calibration mask that correspond to the channel(s) you want to calibrate to 1. (Bits 08 through 15 in write word 0.)
4. Send another block transfer write to set the cal-clk bit (07 in write
word 0) to 1.
5. Monitor the cal-done bit (09 in read word 10). If the calibration is
successful, the cal-done bit will be set to 1. Verify that the bad-cal bit (10 in read word 10) and the cal-range bit (08 in read word 10) are not set (0).
6. Send another block transfer write to set the cal-clk bit (07 in write
word 0) to 0.
7. Monitor the cal-done bit (09 in read word 10). The cal-done bit
will be reset to 0.
8. If the calibration is successful, proceed to the gain calibration.
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Gain Calibration
After completing the offset calibration, proceed with the gain calibration.
1. Apply power to the module for 40 minutes before calibrating.
2. Connect 75.000mV across each input channel. Connect all high
signal terminals together and attach to the positive lead from the
precision voltage source. Connect all low signal terminals
together and attach to the negative lead.
3. After the connections stabilize, send a block transfer write to the
module to set the bit in the calibration mask that corresponds to
the channel to be calibrated to 1, and the hi/lo bit (bit 06 in write
word 0) to 1. (Set bits 08 through 15 in write word 0 if calibrating
all inputs at one time.)
4. Send another block transfer write to set the cal-clk bit (07 in write
word 0) to 1.
5. Monitor the cal-done bit (09 in read word 10). If the calibration is
successful, the cal-done bit will be set to 1. Verify that the bad-cal
bit (10 in read word 10) and the cal-range bit (08 in read word 10)
are not set (0).
6. Send another BTW to set the cal-clk bit (07 in write word 0) to 0.
7. Send another BTW to set the hi/lo bit (bit 06 in write word 0)
to 0.
8. Monitor the cal-done bit (09 in read word 10). The cal-done bit
will be reset to 0.
9. If individually calibrating channels, repeat steps 1 through 7 for
offset calibration on any additonal channels you want to calibrate.
10.Send a block transfer write to the module to clear all calibration
mask bits to 0.
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Calibrating Your Thermocouple/mV Module using DeviceNetManager Software (Cat. No. 1787-MGR)

The following procedure assumes that you are using DeviceNetManager software (cat. no. 1787-MGR) and have the thermocouple/mV module installed in a working system.
Offset Calibration
Inputs can be calibrated one at a time or all at once. To calibrate the offsets for all inputs at once, proceed as follows:
1. Connect 0.000V across each input channel. Connect all high
signal terminals together and attach to the positive lead from the precision voltage source. Connect all low signal terminals together and attach to the negative lead.
2. Apply power to the module for 45 minutes before calibrating.
3. Click on Configure for the slot containing the thermocouple
module.
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4. Click on to get to the calibration screen.
5. Click on the channels you want to calibrate.
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6. Click on the radio button
for offset calibration. Then click on
.
7. When calibration is complete, a notification will appear on the
calibration status line.
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Gain Calibration
Make sure that you have calibrated the offset for this channel before calibrating the gain.
1. Connect 75.000mV across each input channel. Connect all high
signal terminals together and attach to the positive lead from the precision voltage source. Connect all low signal terminals together and attach to the negative lead.
2. Click on the channels you want to calibrate.
3. Click on the radio button for gain calibration. Then click on
.
4. When calibration is complete, a notification will appear on the
calibration status line.
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The button populates the screen with the actual values appearing at the inputs. Note that there is an implied decimal
point to the left of the last 2 digits.. For example, channel 0 data value reads 7500. The actual reading is 75.00mV.
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After both offset and gain calibrations are successful, click on
.
You will be returned to the module configuration screen. Either save to the device (adapter), or save to a file by clicking on the appropriate button.
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If you attempt to close without saving your configuration information by clicking on the
button, you will be
prompted to save the changes.
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Number of Inputs 8 Channels Module Location Cat. No. 1794-TB2, -TB3 and -TB3T Terminal Base Units Nominal Input Voltage Ranges +76.5mV Supported Thermocouple Types Type B: 300 to 1800oC (572 to 3272oF)
Type C: 0 to 2315 Type E: –230 to 1000oC (–382 to 1832oF) Type J: –195 to 1200 Type K: –230 to 1372oC (–382 to 2502oF) Type N: –270 to 1300 Type R: –50 to 1768 Type S: –50 to 1768oC (–58 to 3214oF) Type T: –195 to 400
Type L: –175 to 800oC (–283 to 1472oF) Resolution 16 bits (2.384 microvolts typical) Accuracy with fixed digital filter
(at 24oC (+0.5oC)) Accuracy without fixed digital filter
o
C (+0.5oC))
(at 24 Data Format 16-bit 2’s complement or offset binary (unipolar) Normal Mode Noise Rejection –60db @ 60Hz Common Mode Rejection –115db @ 60Hz; –100db @ 50Hz Common Mode Input Range +10V Channel to Channel Isolation System Throughput 325ms (1 channel scanned), programmable to 28ms
Settling Time to 100% of final value Available at system throughput rate Open Circuit Detection Out of range reading (upscale) Open Thermocouple Detection Time Available at system throughput rate Overvoltage Capability 35V dc, 25V ac continuous @ 25oC
Channel Bandwidth 0 to 2.62Hz (–3db) default RFI Immunity Error of less than 1% of range at 10V/M
Input Offset Drift with Temperature +6 microvolts/oC maximum Gain Drift with Temperature 10ppm/oC maximum Overall Drift with Temperature 50ppm/oC of span (maximum) Cold Junction Compensation Range 0 to 70oC Cold Junction Compensator A-B Part Number 969424–01 Indicators 1 red/green power status indicator Flexbus Current 20mA Power Dissipation 3W maximum @ 31.2V dc
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0.025% Full Scale Range +0.5oC
0.05% Full Scale Range +0.5oC
+10V
2.6s (8 channels scanned), programmable to 224ms
250V peak transient
27 to 1000MHz
o
C (32 to 4199oF)
o
C (–319 to 2192oF)
o
C (–450 to 2372oF)
o
C (–58 to 3214oF)
o
C (–319 to 752oF)
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Thermal Dissipation Maximum 10.2 BTU/hr @ 31.2V dc Keyswitch Position 3 General Specifications External dc Power
Cabling Thermocouples inputs
Dimensions Inches
Environmental Conditions
Agency Certification (when product or packaging is marked)
Installation Instructions Publication 1794-5.21
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Specifications based on A/D filter first notch frequency of 10Hz
2
3
Supply Voltage Voltage Range
24V dc nominal
19.2 to 31.2V dc (includes 5% ac ripple)
19.2V dc for ambient temperatures less than 55 24V dc for ambient temperatures less than 55
31.2V dc for ambient temperatures less than 40 See derating curve.
Supply Current
150mA @ 24V dc Appropriate shielded thermocouple extension wire
Millivolt inputs
Belden 8761
1.8H x 3.7W x 2.1D
(Millimeters)
Operational Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity
(45.7 x 94.0 x 53.3)
0 to 55oC (32 to 131oF) See derating curve. –40 to 85 5 to 95% noncondensing (operating) 5 to 80% noncondensing (nonoperating)
Shock Operating
Non-operating
Vibration
30 g peak acceleration, 11(+ 50 g peak acceleration, 11(+ Tested 5 g @ 10–500Hz per IEC 68-2-6
CSA certified
CSA Class I, Division 2
Groups A, B, C, D certified
UL listed
CE marked for all applicable directives
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Use 1794-TB2 or -TB3 terminal base unit for millivolt inputs only thermocouple inputs. Refer to the thermocouple manufacturer for the correct extension wire.
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ou must use a 1794-TB3T terminal base unit when using
o
C (–40 to 185oF)
1)ms pulse width
1)ms pulse width
o
C
o
C
o
C
3
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Specifications
A–3

Derating Curve

The area within the curve represents the safe operating range for the module under various conditions of user supplied 24V dc supply voltages and ambient temperatures.
= Safe operating area
User Applied 24V dc Supply versus Ambient Temperature
31.2
24.0
User Applied 24V dc Supply
19.2

Resolution Curves for Thermocouples

o
C40
25
Ambient Temperature
o
C50oC55oC
102.4
184.3
89.60
161.3
76.80
138.2
64.00
115.2
51.20
92.16
38.40
69.12
25.60
46.08
12.80
23.04
Resolution
25.60
46.08
22.40
40.32
19.20
34.56
16.00
28.80
12.80
23.04
9.60
17.28
6.40
11.52
3.20
5.76
C F
6.40
11.52
5.60
10.08
4.80
8.64
4.00
7.20
3.20
5.76
2.40
4.32
1.60
2.88
0.80
1.44
Type B Thermocouple
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
0.80
1.44
0.70
1.26
0.60
1.08
0.50
0.90
0.40
0.72
0.30
0.54
0.20
0.36
0.10
0.18 0
–300 –508
–150 –238
32
0
150 302
300 572
450 842
600
1112
Temperature
750
1382
C
F
900
1652
1050 1922
1200 2192
1350
2462
1500
2732
1650 3002
1800
3272
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emplate revised June 23, 1995
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Specifications
Type E Thermocouple
64.00
115.2
51.20
92.16
38.40
69.12
25.60
46.08
12.80
23.04
Resolution
16.00
28.80
12.80
23.04
9.60
17.28
12.80
11.52
6.40
5.76
C
F
4.00
7.20
3.20
5.76
2.40
4.32
1.60
2.88
0.80
1.44
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
0.50
0.90
0.40
0.72
0.30
0.54
0.20
0.36
0.10
0.18
0
–300 –508
–150 –238
32
150
0
302
300 572
Temperature
450 842
600
1112
C F
750
1382
900
1652
1050 1922
1200 2192
Type C Thermocouple
32.00
57.60
25.60
46.08
19.20
34.56
12.80
23.04
6.400
11.52
Resolution
8.00
14.4
6.40
11.52
4.80
8.64
3.20
5.76
1.60
2.88
C
F
2.00
3.60
1.60
2.88
1.20
2.16
0.80
1.44
0.40
0.72
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
0.25
0.45
0.20
0.36
0.15
0.27
0.10
0.18
0.05
0.09
0
–300 –508
0
32
300 572
600
1112
900
1652
Temperature
1200 2192
C F
1500
2732
1800
3272
2100
3812
2400 4352
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Type J Thermocouple
Specifications
A–5
17.92
32.25
15.36
27.65
12.80
23.04
10.24
18.43
7.680
13.82
5.120
9.216
2.560
4.608
Resolution
4.480
8.064
3.840
6.912
3.200
5.760
2.560
4.608
1.920
3.456
1.280
2.304
0.640
1.152
C
F
1.120
2.016
0.960
1.728
0.800
1.440
0.640
1.152
0.480
0.864
0.320
0.576
0.160
0.288
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
0.140
0.252
0.120
0.216
0.100
0.180
0.080
0.144
0.060
0.108
0.040
0.072
0.020
0.036 0
–300 –508
–150
–238
32
150
0
302
Type K Thermocouple
300 572
Temperature
450 842
C F
600
1112
750 1382
900
1652
1050 1922
1200 2192
Resolution
128.0
230.4
102.4
184.3
76.80
138.2
51.20
92.16
25.60
46.08
32.00
57.60
25.60
46.08
19.20
34.56
12.80
23.04
6.400
11.52
C
F
8.000
14.40
6.400
11.52
4.800
8.640
3.200
5.760
1.600
2.880
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
1.000
1.800
0.800
1.440
0.600
1.080
0.400
0.720
0.200
0.360
0
–300 –508
–150 –238
32
900
0
150
302
300 572
450 842
Temperature
600
1112
750 1382
C F
1652
1050 1922
1200 2192
1350 2462
1500
2732
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emplate revised June 23, 1995
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Specifications
Type R Thermocouple
102.4
184.3
76.80
138.2
51.20
92.16
25.60
46.08
Resolution
25.60
46.08
19.20
34.56
12.80
23.04
6.40
11.52
C F
6.40
11.52
4.80
8.64
3.20
5.76
1.60
2.88
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
0.80
1.44
0.60
1.08
0.40
0.72
0.20
0.36
0
–300 –508
–150 –238
32
0
150 302
300
572
450 842
600
1112
Temperature
750
1382
C
F
900
1652
1050 1922
1200 2192
1350
2462
1500
2732
1650
3002
1800
3272
Type S Thermocouple
76.80
138.2
64.00
115.2
51.20
92.16
38.40
69.12
25.60
46.08
12.80
23.04
Resolution
19.20
34.56
16.00
28.80
12.80
23.04
9.60
17.28
6.40
11.52
3.20
5.76
C F
4.80
8.64
4.00
7.20
3.20
5.76
2.40
4.32
1.60
2.88
0.80
1.44
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
0.60
1.08
0.50
0.90
0.40
0.72
0.30
0.54
0.20
0.36
0.10
0.18
0
–300 –508
–150 –238
32
0
150 302
300
572
450 842
600
1112
Temperature
750 1382
900
1652
C
F
1050 1922
1200 2192
1350
2462
1500
2732
1650
3002
1800
3272
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Type T Thermocouple
Specifications
A–7
102.4
184.3
89.60
161.3
76.80
138.2
64.00
115.2
51.20
92.16
38.40
69.12
25.60
46.08
12.80
23.04
Resolution
25.60
46.08
22.40
40.32
19.20
34.56
16.00
28.80
12.80
23.04
9.60
17.28
6.40
11.52
3.20
5.76
C
F
6.40
11.52
5.60
10.08
4.80
8.64
4.00
7.20
3.20
5.76
2.40
4.32
1.60
2.88
0.80
1.44
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
0.80
1.44
0.70
1.26
0.60
1.08
0.50
0.90
0.40
0.72
0.30
0.54
0.20
0.36
0.10
0.18 0
–300 –508
–150 –238
0
32
150 302
Temperature
C
F
300 572
450 842
600
1112
Type N Thermocouple
128.0
230.4
102.4
184.3
76.80
138.2
51.20
92.16
25.60
46.08
Resolution
32.00
57.60
25.60
46.08
19.20
34.56
12.80
23.04
6.40
11.52
C F
8.00
14.40
6.40
11.52
4.80
8.64
3.20
5.76
1.60
2.88
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
1.00
1.80
0.80
1.44
0.60
1.08
0.40
0.72
0.20
0.36
0
–300 –508
–150 –238
32
150
0
302
300 572
Temperature
450 842
600
1112
C F
750 1382
900
1652
1050 1922
1200 2192
1350
2462
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Specifications
Type L Thermocouple
11.71
53.0
8.51
47.3
5.31
41.5
2.13
35.8
C
F
1.46
34.6
1.06
33.9
0.66
33.1
0.26
32.4
10–100Hz250Hz500Hz1000Hz
0.18
32.3
0.13
32.2
0.08
32.1
0.03
32.0
0
–200 –328
–150 –238
–100 –148
03250
122
100
200
212
392
Temperature
Resolution
93.69
200.6
68.09
154.5
42.49
108.4
17.04
62.6

Worst Case Accuracy for the Thermocouple/mV Module

300
572
C
F
400
752
500
932
600
1112
700
1292
800
1472
Input Type
B +3.70oC +6.66oF +0.710oC/oC +0.710oF/oF E +0.51oC +0.92oF +0.104oC/oC +0.104oF/oF J +0.68oC +1.22oF +0.130oC/oC +0.130oF/oF K +1.00oC +1.80oF +0.186oC/oC +0.186oF/oF R +3.16oC +5.69oF +0.601oC/oC +0.601oF/oF S +3.70oC +6.67oF +0.651oC/oC +0.651oF/oF T +0.67oC +1.21oF +0.174oC/oC +0.174oF/oF N +1.07oC +1.93oF +0.223oC/oC +0.223oF/oF C +3.40oC +6.12oF +0.434oC/oC +0.434oF/oF L +0.58oC +1.35oF +0.119oC/oC +0.119oF/oF
mV
Accuracy
o
C
@ 25
+39µV +39µV +7.812µV/oC +14.06µV/oF
Accuracy
o
F
@ 77
Temperature Drift
o
C) (32–oF)
(0–60
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Error Due to Open Circuit Current Through Loop Resistance

Input Type Error per Ohm of Loop Resistance
B 0.091oC 0.164oF E 0.013oC 0.023oF
J 0.016oC 0.029oF K 0.024oC 0.043oF R 0.076oC 0.137oF S 0.083oC 0.149oF T 0.022oC 0.040oF N 0.028oC 0.050oF C 0.055oC 0.099oF
L 0.015oC 0.028oF
mV
0.417µV (2.4 = 1 LSB of error)

Worst Case Repeatability for the Thermocouple/mV Input Module

Specifications
A–9
Input Type
Repeatability with Filter
(o
C) (oF)
Repeatability without Filter
o
C) (oF)
(
B +1.00oC +1.80oF +2.00oC/oC +3.60oF/oF E +0.16oC +0.29oF +0.32oC/oC +0.58oF/oF
J +0.20oC +0.36oF +0.40oC/oC +0.72oF/oF K +0.28oC +0.50oF +0.56oC/oC +1.00oF/oF R +1.10oC +1.98oF +2.20oC/oC +3.96oF/oF S +1.00oC +1.80oF +2.00oC/oC +3.60oF/oF
T +0.27oC +0.54oF +0.54oC/oC +1.08oF/oF N +0.34oC +0.61oF +0.68oC/oC +01.22oF/oF C +0.13oC +0.23oF +0.26oC/oC +0.46oF/oF
L +0.19oC +0.30oF +0.37oC/oC +0.62oF/oF
mV
Note:
The filter is enabled by setting bit 02 in write word 0.
+12µV +12µV +24µV/oC +24µV/oF
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emplate revised June 23, 1995
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Specifications
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General

Appendix
B
Thermocouple Restrictions (Extracted from NBS Monograph 125 (IPTS-68))
Following are some restrictions extracted from NBS Monograph 125 (IPTS–68) issued March 1974 on thermocouples B, E, J, K, R, S and T:
B (Platinum – 30% Rhodium vs Platinum – 6% Rhodium) Type Thermocouples
“The ASTM manual STP 470 [1970] indicates the following restrictions on the use of B type thermocouples at high temperatures: They should not be used in reducing atmospheres, nor in those containing metallic or nonmetallic vapors, unless suitably protected wiht nonmetallic protecting tubes. They should never be inserted directly into a metallic primary tube.”
“At temperatures below 450C the Seebeck coefficient of Type B thermocouples becomes quite small and is almost negligible in the normal room temperature range. Consequently, in most applications the reference junction temperature of the thermocouple does not need to be controlled or even known, as long as it is between 0 and 50C.”
Studies have shown that “a 0.1 percent change in the Rhodium content of the Pt–30% Rh thermoelement produces a corresponding change in the thermocouple voltage of about 15uV (i.e. 1.3C) at 1500C. In contrast a change of only .01% in the Rhodium content of Pt–6% Rh thermoelement also produces a voltage change of about 15uV (1.3C) at this temperature.”
“The thermoelectric voltages of Type B thermocouples is sensitive to their history of annealing, heat treatment and quenching. Calibration of Type B wires above 1600C is undesirable in most circumstances.”
“ASTM Standard E230–72 in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards [1972] specifies that the standard limits of error for Type B commercial thermocouples be + 1/2 percent between 871 and 1705C. Limits of error are not specified for Type B thermocouples below 871C. The recommended upper temperature limit for protected thermocouples, 1705C, applies to AWG 24 (0.5mm) wire.”
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E (Nickel–Chromium vs Copper–Nickel <Constantan*>) Type Thermocouple
“Type E thermocouples are recommended by the ASTM Manual [1970] for use in the temperature range from –250 to 871C in oxidizing or inert atmospheres. The negative thermoelement is subject to deterioration above about 871C, but the thermocouple may be used up to 1000C for short periods.”
“The ASTM Manual [1970] indicates the following restrictions .. at high temperatures. They should not be used in sulfurous, reducing or alternately reducing and oxidizing atmospheres unless suitably protected with protecting tubes. They should not be used in vacuum (at high temperatures) for extended times, because the Chromium in the positive thermoelement vaporizes out of solution and alters the calibration. They should also not be used in atmospheres that promote ”green–rot” corrosion (those with low, but not negligible, oxygen content).”
“The negative thermoelement, a copper–nickel alloy, is subject to composition changes under thermal neutron irradiation since the copper is converted to nickel and zinc.”
“ASTM Standard E230–72 in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards [1972] specifies that the standard limits of error for the Type E commercial thermocouples be +/–1.7C between 0 and 316C and +/–1/2 percent between 316 and 871C. Limits of error are not specified for Type E thermocouples below 0C. Type E thermocouples can also be supplied to meet special limits of error, which are less than the standard limits of error given above: +/–1.25C between 0 and 316C and +/–3/8 percent between 316 and 871C. The recommended upper temperature limit for protected thermocouples, 871C, applies to AWG 8 (3.3mm) wire. For smaller wires the recommended upper temperature decreases to 649C for AWG 14 (1.6mm), 538C for AWG 20 (.8mm) and 427C for AWG 24 or 28 (0.5 or 0.3mm).
J (Iron vs Copper–Nickel <Constantan*>) Type Thermocouple
The J thermocouple “is the least suitable for accurate thermometry because there are significant nonlinear deviations in the
thermoelectric output from different manufacturers. ... The total and
specific types of impurities that occur in commercial iron change with time, location of primary ores, and methods of smelting.”
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“Type J thermocouples are recommended by the ASTM [1970] for use in the temperature range from 0 to 760C in vacuum, oxidizing, reducing or inert atmospheres. If used for extended times above 500C, heavy gage wires are recommended because the oxidation rate is rapid at elevated temperatures.”
“They should not be used in sulfurous atmospheres above 500C. Because of potential rusting and embrittlement, they are not recommended for subzero temperatures. They should not be cycled above 760C even for a short time if accurate readings below 760C are desired at a later time.”
“The negative thermoelement, a copper–nickel alloy, is subject to substantial composition changes under thermal neutron irradiation, since copper is converted to nickel and zinc.”
“Commercial iron undergoes a magnetic transformation near 769C and <an alpha – gamma> crystal transformation near 910C. Both of these transformations, especially the latter, seriously affect the thermoelectric properties of iron, and therefore, the Type J thermocouples. If Type J thermocouples are taken to high temperatures, especially above 900C, they will lose accuracy of their calibration when they are recycled to lower temperatures.”
“ASTM Standard E230–72 in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards [1972] specifies that the standard limits of error for Type J commercial thermocouples be +/–2.2C between 0 and 277C and +/–3/4 percent between 277 and 760C. Limits of error are not specified for Type J thermocouples below 0C or above 760C. Type J thermocouples can also be supplied to meet special limits of error, which are equal to one half the limits given above. The recommended upper temperature limit for protected thermocouples, 760C, applies to AWG 8 (3.3mm) wire. For smaller wires the recommended upper temperature decrease to 593C for AWG 14 (1.6mm), and 371C for AWG 24 or 28 (0.5 or 0.3mm).
*
It should be noted that the Constantan element of T
with the Constantan element of Types T or N due to the different ratio of copper and nickel in each.
ype J thermoelements is NOT interchangeable
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K (Nickel–Chromium vs Nickel–Aluminum) Type Thermocouple
“This type is more resistant to oxidation at elevated temperatures than the Types E, J or T thermocouples and consequently it finds wide application at temperatures above 500C.”
“Type K thermocouples may be used at” liquid hydrogen “temperatures. However, their Seebeck coefficient (about 4uV/K at 20K) is only about one–half of that of Type E thermocouples. Furthermore, the thermoelectric homogeneity of KN thermoelements is generally not quite as good as that of EN thermoelements. Both the KP and the KN thermoelements do have a relatively low thermal conductivity and good resistance to corrosion in moist atmospheres at low temperatures.”
“Type K thermocouples are recommended by the ASTM [1970] for continuous use at temperatures within the range –250 to 1260C in oxidizing or inert atmospheres. Both the KP and the KN thermoelements are subject to oxidation when used in air above about 850C, but even so, Type K thermocouples may be used at temperatures up to about 1350C for short periods with only small changes in calibration.”
“They should not be used in sulfurous, reducing, or alternately reducing and oxidizing atmospheres unless suitably protected with protecting tubes. They should not be used in vacuum (at high temperatures) for extended times because the Chromium in the positive thermoelement vaporizes out of solution and alters the calibration. They should also not be used in atmospheres that promote ”green–rot” corrosion (those with low, but not negligible, oxygen content).”
“ASTM Standard E230–72 in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards [1972] specifies that the standard limits of error for Type K commercial thermocouples be +/–2.2C between 0 and 277C and +/–3/4 percent between 277 and 1260C. Limits of error are not specified for the Type K thermocouples below 0C. Type K thermocouples can also be supplied to meet special limits of error, which are equal to one half the standard limits of error given above. The recommended upper temperature limit for protected Type K thermocouples, 1260C, applies for AWG 8 (3.3mm) wire. For smaller wires it decreases to 1093C for AWG 14 (1.6mm), 982C for AWG 20 (0.8mm), and 871C for AWG 24 or 28 (0.5 or 0.3mm).”
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R (Platinum–13% Rhodium vs Platinum) and S (Platinum–10% Rhodium vs Platinum) Type Thermocouples
“The ASTM manual STP 470 [1970] indicates the following restrictions on the use of S {and R} type thermocouples at high temperatures: They should not be used in reducing atmospheres, nor in those containing metallic vapor (such as lead or zinc), nonmetallic vapors (such as arsenic, phosphorous or sulfur) or easily reduced oxides, unless suitably protected with nonmetallic protecting tubes. They should never be inserted directly into a metallic primary tube.”
“The positive thermoelement, platinum–10% rhodium {13% rhodium for R}, is unstable in a thermal neutron flux because the rhodium converts to palladium. The negative thermoelement, pure platinum, is relatively stable to neutron transmutation. However, fast neutron bombardment will cause physical damage, which will change the thermoelectric voltage unless it is annealed out.”
“The thermoelectric voltages of platinum based thermocouples are sensitive to their heat treatments. In particular, quenching from high temperatures should be avoided.”
“ASTM Standard E230–72 in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards [1972] specifies that the standard limits of error for Type S {and R} commercial thermocouples be +/–1.4C between 0 and 538C and +/–1/4% between 538 and 1482C. Limits of error are not specified for Type S {or R} thermocouples below 0C. The recommended upper temperature limit for continuous use of protected thermocouples, 1482C, applies to AWG 24 (0.5mm) wire.
T (Copper vs Copper–Nickel <Constantan*>) Type Thermocouple
“The homogeneity of most Type TP and TN (or EN) thermoelements is reasonably good. However, the Seebeck coefficient of Type T thermocouples is moderately small at subzero temperatures (about
5.6uV/K at 20K), being roughly two–thirds that of Type E thermocouples. This, together with the high thermal conductivity of Type TP thermoelements, is the major reason why Type T thermocouples are less suitable for use in the subzero range than Type E thermocouples.”
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“Type T thermocouples are recommended by the ASTM [1970] for use in the temperature range from –184 to 371C in vacuum or in oxidizing, reducing or inert atmospheres. The recommended upper temperature limit for continuous service of protected Type T thermocouples is set at 371C for AWG 14 (1.6mm) thermoelements, since Type TP thermoelements oxidize rapidly above this temperature. However, the thermoelectric properties of Type TP thermoelements are apparently not grossly affected by oxidation since Roeser and Dahl [1938] observed negligible changes in the thermoelectric voltage of Nos. 12, 18, and 22 AWG Type TP thermoelements after heating for 30 hours in air at 500C. At this temperature the Type TN thermoelements have good resistance to oxidation and exhibit only small changes in thermal emf with long exposure in air, as shown by the studies of Dahl [1941].” ... “Operation of Type T thermocouples in hydrogen atmospheres at temperatures above about 370C is not recommended since severe embrittlement of the Type TP thermoelements may occur.”
“Type T thermoelements are not well suited for use in nuclear environments, since both thermoelements are subject to significant changes in composition under thermal neutron irradiation. The copper in the thermoelement is converted to nickel and zinc.”
“Because of the high thermal conductivity of Type TP thermoelements, special care should be exercised in the use of the thermocouples to insure that both the measuring and reference junctions assume the desired temperatures.”
ASTM Standard E230–72 in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards [1972] specifies that the standard limits of error for Type T commercial thermocouples be +/–2 percent between –101 and –59C, +/–.8C between –59 and 93C and +/–3/4 percent between 93 and 371C. Type T thermocouples can also be supplied to meet special limits of error, which are equal to one half the standard limits of error given above (plus a limit of error of +/–1 percent is specified between –184 and –59C). The recommended upper temperature limit for protected Type T thermocouples, 371C, applies to AWG 14 (1.6mm) wire. For smaller wires it decreases to 260C for AWG 20 (0.8mm) and 240C for AWG 24 or 28 (0.5 or 0.3mm).
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example, thermocouple
connection, 2–7
A
accuracy adapter input status word, 5–1
, worst case, A–7
B
bit/word description, thermocouple module,
1794-IT8, 4–5, 5–4
block transfer
read, 1–2
write, 1–2 block transfer programming, 3–1 block transfer read, 4–4
1794-IT8, 4–4, 5–3 block transfer write
1794-IT8, 4–5, 5–4
configuration block, 1794-IT8, 4–5, 5–4
input range selection, 4–2
connecting wiring, 2–5, 6–6 considerations, pre–installation, 2–1 curent draw curve
derating, A–2 supply voltage vs. ambient temperature,
curves, resolution, A–3
, through base units, 2–2
A–2
D
daisy–chaining wiring, 2–3 default values, 5–7 derating curve, A–2 DeviceNetManager DeviceNetManager software, 6–9
, software, 5–1
E
example
thermocouple/1794-TB3, 2–7 thermocouple/1794-TB3T
, 2–7
C
calibration
gain, 6–8
manual, 6–4
of
fset, 6–7 periodic, 6–1 preparation, 6–4 setups, 6–6 tools, 6–2 types of, 6–1 using decade box, 6–6 using DeviceNetManager using resistors, 6–6
calibration flow chart, 6–5 calibration words, 6–7 cold junction compensators, 1–3 cold junction connection wiring, 2–6 communication, between module and
adapter
, 1–2 compatible terminal bases, 2–5 configurable features, 4–1 connecting CJC, 2–6
, 6–9
F
features, of the module, 1–3 first notch filter flow chart, calibration, 6–5
, 4–3
G
gain calibration, 6–8
using DeviceNetManager
I
I/O module fault, 5–2 indicators
states, 2–8
status, 2–8 input ranges, 4–2 input scaling, 4–2 input status word, 5–2 installation, module, 2–4
, 6–1
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keyswitch
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M
manual calibration, 6–4 mapping, 1794-IT8, 4–4, 5–3 module, shipping state, 6–1 module fault, 5–2 module features, 1–3 module installation, 2–4
O
of
fset calibration, 6–7
using DeviceNetManager open circuit error optimal defaults, 5–7
, A–8
, 6–9
P
PLC–2 programming, 3–4 polled I/O, structure, 5–1 power defaults, 5–7 preparing for calibration, 6–4 programming example
PLC–3, 3–2
PLC–5, 3–3
repeatability resolution curves, A–3
type B thermocouple, A–3 type C thermocouple, A–4 type E thermocouple, A–3 type J thermocouple, A–4 type K thermocouple, A–5 type N thermocouple, A–7 type R thermocouple, A–5 type S thermocouple, A–6 type T thermocouple, A–6
, worst case, A–8
S
sample program, 3–4 scaling, 4–2 software, DeviceNetManager specifications, thermocouple, A–1 status indicators, 2–8 system throughput, 5–3
, 5–1
T
terminal bases, compatible, 2–5 thermocouple input mapping, 1794-IT8,
4–4, 5–3 thermocouple/1794-TB3T example, 2–7 throughput, normal mode, 4–3
W
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(RIUP), 2–4
wiring
connections, 6–6 methods of, 2–3 to terminal bases, 2–1
wiring connections, 2–5
1794-IT8, 2–6, 6–6
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