2000I & 2000M Instrument’s User Guide, Revision B
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Rear Panel Operation
All the connections available on the 2000 instruments rear panel are dependent on
which options are
fitted
. Refer back to the
Rear Panel Connections and Controls
.
Note:
In the 2000M instrument, the
thermocouple simulation output, or thermo-
couple measurement input, should be taken from the connector mounted on the
rear panel.
Using Thermocouple Simulation
The type of thermocouple to be simulated or measured may be altered, whether
active or passive cold junction compensation (CJC) is used, and whether the cold
or reference temperature is used. Note that this data is non-volatile, thus may be
selected prior to use, even if the instrument is to be powered down. This option is
available in the 2000M only.
Thermocouple Simulation and Measurement Set-Up
The 2000M instrument’s thermocouple simulation capability is achieved by set-
ting the desired simulation parameters and then commanding the required tem-
perature outputs. Setting the simulation parameters involves the selection of the
desired thermocouple type, the method of cold junction compensation, and the
cold junction temperature (if “Passive CJ” has been selected).
Selecting the thermocouple type involves the using the command shortcut charac-
ter T followed by the thermocouple type character. For example if a K or an N
type simulation was required, then the string “TK” or “TN” respectively, would
be transmitted to the instrument.
If Active CJC is required, then transmit the command string “J1” to the instru-
ment, while passive mode is selected by the “J0” string. When changing from the
active to the passive mode, the previously used passive mode reference tempera-
ture defaults.
Summary of Contents for Xitron 2000 Series
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