DS3800NTCF - Thermocouple Condition Board

SPECIFICATIONS

Part Number: DS3800NTCF
Manufacturer: General Electric
Series: Mark IV
Product Type: Thermocouple Condition Board
Availability: In Stock
Power Requirements: +5 V dc
Power supply voltage: 28 V dc
Operating temperature: -35 to +55 degrees Celsius
Size: 15.7 cm high x 17.5 cm
Weight: 0.5kg
Repair: 3-7 Day
Availability: In Stock
Country of Manufacture: United States (USA)

Functional Description

DS3800NTCF is a Thermocouple Condition Board manufactured and designed by General Electrics. It is a part of the Mark IV Series used in Gas Turbine Control Systems. A thermocouple condition board is a device used in temperature measurement applications to help condition the signal from a thermocouple. Thermocouples are temperature sensors that work by generating a voltage in response to a temperature difference between two junctions of different metals. Thermocouple condition boards are used to amplify, filter, and linearize the output of a thermocouple so that it can be read accurately by a data acquisition system or other measuring instrument. They typically include a microcontroller, an analog-to-digital converter, and signal conditioning circuitry to provide accurate and reliable temperature measurements.

Features

Thermocouple condition boards can be standalone devices, or they may be integrated into a larger measurement system. They are commonly used in industrial applications such as process control, temperature monitoring in power plants, and environmental monitoring. The choice of a thermocouple condition board depends on the specific application requirements, such as temperature range, accuracy, and measurement speed. Some common types of thermocouple condition boards include single-channel or multi-channel, high-precision or low-cost, and portable or rack-mountable. Thermocouple condition boards come with a variety of features, depending on the specific application requirements. Some of the common features include:

• Input Type: Thermocouple condition boards are designed to work with different types of thermocouples such as J, K, T, E, etc. They should be selected based on the thermocouple type being used in the application.
• Temperature Range: Thermocouple condition boards come with different temperature ranges, and the range should be selected based on the temperature range of the application.
• Accuracy: The accuracy of the thermocouple condition board is an important feature to consider. High-precision thermocouple condition boards are designed for applications that require accurate temperature measurements.
• Resolution: The resolution of the thermocouple condition board refers to the smallest change in temperature that can be detected. Higher-resolution boards are able to detect smaller changes in temperature.
• Sampling Rate: The sampling rate of the thermocouple condition board determines how often the temperature is measured. Higher sampling rates are useful in applications that require fast temperature changes to be detected.
• Output: Thermocouple condition boards may have analog or digital outputs. Analog outputs provide a continuous voltage or current signal, while digital outputs provide discrete temperature readings.
• Communication: Many thermocouple condition boards include communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-485, USB, Ethernet, etc. to connect to a computer or other devices for data acquisition.
• Power Supply: Thermocouple condition boards may be powered by an external power supply or battery, depending on the application requirements.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is DS3800NTCF?
It is a Thermocouple Condition Board manufactured and designed by General Electrics.

What is a Thermocouple Condition Board?
It is an electronic device that is used to amplify, linearize and condition signals from thermocouples. It is commonly used in industrial and scientific applications to accurately measure temperature.

What are the power requirements for the component?
It requires a +5V DC power supply and a 28V DC power supply.

What is the operating temperature range for the product?
It can operate within a temperature range of -35 to +55 degrees Celsius.

What are the dimensions and weight of the component?
The module is 15.7 cm high x 17.5 cm wide and weighs 0.5kg.