When the Temperature Logger or another application accesses the device, the
Note
Current Reading on the NI USB-TC01 Launch Screen is blocked and does not update.
LED Indicator
Taking Measurements with Software
Logging Temperature
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Figure 3. NI USB-TC01 Launch Screen
With the NI USB-TC01 Launch Screen, you can graph and log data with
the Temperature Logger, customize the Temperature Logger source code in
LabVIEW, and explore other ways to do more with your NI USB-TC01.
The NI USB-TC01 has a green LED next to the USB cable to indicate the
device status. When the LED is illuminated, the device is powered and
ready for operation. If the LED is not illuminated, the device is not powered
or did not initialize.
To log temperature data, complete the following:
1.
From the NI USB-TC01 Launch Screen, click Temperature Logger.
2.
In the NI USB-TC01 Temperature Logger window that opens, select
the Thermocouple Type and Temperature Units.
3.
If you want to capture, or log, the temperature readings, select Log Data.
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