View source for NVGate X-Pod: Temperature probe conditioner

This Xpod handles [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermocouple thermocouples] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resistance_thermometer RTD transducers].
[[File:Xpod_temp.png|framed|none]]
* '''PT100, PT1000 and J, K, T, N, E'''
* Integrated '''linearization'''
* Automatic '''cold junction compensation'''
* Standard fl at pin '''connectors'''

==Expander modules==
The XPod is a device that can be fixed on OR3X TW analyzer. Each XPod is associated to a block of 8 inputs.


[[File:Xpod-plug.png|framed|none]]
In the connected mode, when and XPod is present each corresponding input can be routed to:

· The BNC input (Standard)

· The XPod connector


==Settings==
===General Xpod settings===

* '''Type''': For acquisition setup preparation, the XPod presence can be simulated in the office mode:

One XPod type selector is available for each XPod position. 

* '''Cold Compensation''':''' '''Enable or disable the internal cold junction compensation for the corresponding active Temperature Xpod. This setting enables the compensation of the connectors metal junction thermocouple voltage at the Xpod side. It uses the Xpod internal temperature measurement (2 locations/Xpod) to correct the measured temperatures.

===Input settings===


[[Image:front_end_08.png|framed|none]]

� Probe: Define the type of temperature probe connected on the XPod:
o Thermocouple : J, K, T, N, E
o RTD: PT100, PT1000, PT100 3 wires
For each type of probe the Temperature range is shown in the “Range”
setting.


While using RTDs (PT100 PT1000), the applied current can be selected
[[File:ptthermo.png|framed|none]]
(the standard is 500 uA)

===Connector===
This is a standard. If you buy temperature sensor it is already cable like this :
[[File:Thermocouple.png|framed|none]]
note : for 2 wire probe the 3thd pin is optional. it is workng with a 2 pins connector.