64 Analog I/O Modules (AD268 / DA264 / TC218)
3. Input Type Setting PART 3 TC218

3. Input Type Setting

The TC218 supports multiple input types, type K, type J, type E, or ±100mV. The input type is
selected by jumper plug setting and the parameter writing by the T2 program.
Note that the input type can be selected either one, type K, type J, type E, or ±100mV, for all
channels. Any mixture settings among the channels are not allowed.
The general flow for setting the input type is as follows.
(1) Set the jumper plugs to select thermocouple input or mV input.
(2) Mount the TC218 onto the T2 rack.
(3) Turn on power to the T2 system.
(4) Execute I/O allocation.
(5) Program the "input type setting program". (see the next page)
(6) Turn the T2 to RUN mode.
(7) Cycle power off/on

3.1 Jumper plug setting

8 jumper plugs are provided on the TC218 board.
The jumper plug setting is for selecting either thermocouple input or mV input.
Jumper plugs (JP1 to JP8)

1

3

Set all the jumper plugs either side 1 or 3.
Side 1: Thermocouple input
Side 3: ±100mV input
The factory setting is ±100mV input (side 3).
Use a pair of tweezers to set the jumper plug.
Pay attention not to touch the components on the
board other than the jumper plug.
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