VT1422A Command Reference 343Chapter 7
[SENSe]

[SENSe:]FUNCtion:CUSTom:TCouple

[SENSe:]FUNCtion:CUSTom:TCouple <type>,[<range>,](@<ch_list>)
links channels with the custom Engineering Unit Conversion table loaded with the
DIAG:CUST:PIECE command. The table is assumed to be for a thermocouple and
the <type> parameter will specify the built-in compensation voltage table to be used
for reference junction temperature compensation. SENS:FUNC:CUST:TC allows an
EU table to be used that is custom matched to thermocouple wire that has been
characterized. Contact a VXI Technology System Engineer for more information on
Custom Piecewise Engineering Unit Conversion for specific applications.
Parameters
Comments See “Creating and Loading Custom EU Conversion Tables” on page 150.
The VT1422A has five ranges: 0.0625V dc, 0.25 V dc, 1 V dc, 4 V dc, and
16 V dc. To select a range, simply specify the range value (for example, 4 selects
the 4 V dc range). If a value is specified that is larger than one of the first four
ranges, the VT1422A selects the next higher range (for example, 4.1 selects the
16 V dc range). Specifying a value larger than 16 generates an error. Specifying
0 selects the lowest range (0.0625 V dc). Specifying AUTO selects auto range.
The default range (no range parameter specified) is auto range.
If using amplifier SCPs, set them first and keep their settings in mind when
specifying a range setting. For instance, if the expected signal voltage is to be
approximately 0.1 V dc and the amplifier SCP for that channel has a gain of 8,
<range> must be set no lower than 1V dc or an input out-of-range condition
will exist.
The <type> EEXTended applies to E type thermocouples at 800°C and above.
The *CAL? command calibrates temperature channels based on Sense Amplifier
SCP setup at the time of execution. If SCP settings are changed, those channels
are no longer calibrated. *CAL? must be executed again.
Related Commands: DIAG:CUST:PIEC, *CAL?,SENS:REF, and
SENS:REF:TEMP
*RST Condition: all custom EU tables erased
Send with VXIplug&play Function: hpe1422_cmd(...)
Parameter
Name Parameter
Type Range of
Values Default
Units
type discrete (string) E | EEXT | J| K | N | R | S |T no ne
range numeric (float32) see comments Vdc
ch_list channel list(string) 100 - 163 none