AMP-TCN-X2 spinning thermocouple amplifier

Thermocouples amplified on the rotor

The AMP-TCN-X2 is a spinning thermocouple amplifier that pilots on the rotor of Michigan Scientific SR series slip rings. Nine models, AMP-TC1-x2 to AMP-TC9-x2, carry one to nine channels in the same Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm module. Each channel is cold junction compensated and amplified to 10 mV/°C at 25 °C, up to ± 10 V, not linearized; the manual gives the linearization polynomials. Temperature error is ± 1 °C max at 25 °C case temperature, ± 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, ± 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C. Bandwidth 1.56 kHz at −3 dB, higher on request; noise 0.8 µV p-p referred to input. Supply ± 15 V DC, ± 3 mA max for one channel, ± 15 mA for nine, from any Michigan Scientific PS series power supply.

Two choices complete the model number: the thermocouple type, K, J or T, others on request, and the thermocouple connection, wires with connectors or terminals. Power, common and outputs are on color-coded solder terminals. An open or unused input saturates the output near −13.5 V without damage.

The module mounts on a 2 in (50.8 mm) pilot, at least 1.3 mm deep, or on an adapter, and is held by three #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max; runout stays below 0.08 mm per module. Modules stack for more channels. The module is not waterproof.

Specifications

AMP-TC1-x2
Temperature accuracy	≤ 1 °C (at 25 °C case temperature; 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C)
Channels	1
Input	Thermocouple (cold junction compensated, not linearized)
Thermocouple types	J · K · T (other types on request)
Output	Analog voltage
Output range	−10 to 10 V (10 mV/°C at 25 °C, not linearized)
Bandwidth	1.56 kHz (−3 dB; higher bandwidths available)
Noise, referred to input	≤ 0.8 µV (p-p, 0.01 to 10 Hz, referred to input)
Slew rate	0.4 V/µs
Settling time	50 µs (0.01 %; 40 µs to 0.1 %)
Supply voltage	15 V (dual supply, ± 15 V DC)
Supply current	3 mA (max total, per rail, 1 channel)
Cold junction compensation	Yes
Max capacitive load	1 000 pF
Mounting	Bolted (2 in (50.8 mm) pilot; SR series slip ring rotors pilot onto it; stackable)
Mounting fasteners	3 × Ø 4.50 mm (through holes, #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max)
Bolt circle	43.18 mm
Pilot diameter	50.77 mm
Dimensions	Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm
Operating temperature	−55 to 125 °C
Compensated temperature	−25 to 85 °C
Connections	Solder terminals (power and outputs, color-coded; thermocouples: wires with connectors or terminals, to order)

AMP-TC2-x2
Temperature accuracy	≤ 1 °C (at 25 °C case temperature; 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C)
Channels	2
Input	Thermocouple (cold junction compensated, not linearized)
Thermocouple types	J · K · T (other types on request)
Output	Analog voltage
Output range	−10 to 10 V (10 mV/°C at 25 °C, not linearized)
Bandwidth	1.56 kHz (−3 dB; higher bandwidths available)
Noise, referred to input	≤ 0.8 µV (p-p, 0.01 to 10 Hz, referred to input)
Slew rate	0.4 V/µs
Settling time	50 µs (0.01 %; 40 µs to 0.1 %)
Supply voltage	15 V (dual supply, ± 15 V DC)
Cold junction compensation	Yes
Max capacitive load	1 000 pF
Mounting	Bolted (2 in (50.8 mm) pilot; SR series slip ring rotors pilot onto it; stackable)
Mounting fasteners	3 × Ø 4.50 mm (through holes, #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max)
Bolt circle	43.18 mm
Pilot diameter	50.77 mm
Dimensions	Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm
Operating temperature	−55 to 125 °C
Compensated temperature	−25 to 85 °C
Connections	Solder terminals (power and outputs, color-coded; thermocouples: wires with connectors or terminals, to order)

AMP-TC3-x2
Temperature accuracy	≤ 1 °C (at 25 °C case temperature; 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C)
Channels	3
Input	Thermocouple (cold junction compensated, not linearized)
Thermocouple types	J · K · T (other types on request)
Output	Analog voltage
Output range	−10 to 10 V (10 mV/°C at 25 °C, not linearized)
Bandwidth	1.56 kHz (−3 dB; higher bandwidths available)
Noise, referred to input	≤ 0.8 µV (p-p, 0.01 to 10 Hz, referred to input)
Slew rate	0.4 V/µs
Settling time	50 µs (0.01 %; 40 µs to 0.1 %)
Supply voltage	15 V (dual supply, ± 15 V DC)
Cold junction compensation	Yes
Max capacitive load	1 000 pF
Mounting	Bolted (2 in (50.8 mm) pilot; SR series slip ring rotors pilot onto it; stackable)
Mounting fasteners	3 × Ø 4.50 mm (through holes, #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max)
Bolt circle	43.18 mm
Pilot diameter	50.77 mm
Dimensions	Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm
Operating temperature	−55 to 125 °C
Compensated temperature	−25 to 85 °C
Connections	Solder terminals (power and outputs, color-coded; thermocouples: wires with connectors or terminals, to order)

AMP-TC4-x2
Temperature accuracy	≤ 1 °C (at 25 °C case temperature; 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C)
Channels	4
Input	Thermocouple (cold junction compensated, not linearized)
Thermocouple types	J · K · T (other types on request)
Output	Analog voltage
Output range	−10 to 10 V (10 mV/°C at 25 °C, not linearized)
Bandwidth	1.56 kHz (−3 dB; higher bandwidths available)
Noise, referred to input	≤ 0.8 µV (p-p, 0.01 to 10 Hz, referred to input)
Slew rate	0.4 V/µs
Settling time	50 µs (0.01 %; 40 µs to 0.1 %)
Supply voltage	15 V (dual supply, ± 15 V DC)
Cold junction compensation	Yes
Max capacitive load	1 000 pF
Mounting	Bolted (2 in (50.8 mm) pilot; SR series slip ring rotors pilot onto it; stackable)
Mounting fasteners	3 × Ø 4.50 mm (through holes, #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max)
Bolt circle	43.18 mm
Pilot diameter	50.77 mm
Dimensions	Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm
Operating temperature	−55 to 125 °C
Compensated temperature	−25 to 85 °C
Connections	Solder terminals (power and outputs, color-coded; thermocouples: wires with connectors or terminals, to order)

AMP-TC5-x2
Temperature accuracy	≤ 1 °C (at 25 °C case temperature; 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C)
Channels	5
Input	Thermocouple (cold junction compensated, not linearized)
Thermocouple types	J · K · T (other types on request)
Output	Analog voltage
Output range	−10 to 10 V (10 mV/°C at 25 °C, not linearized)
Bandwidth	1.56 kHz (−3 dB; higher bandwidths available)
Noise, referred to input	≤ 0.8 µV (p-p, 0.01 to 10 Hz, referred to input)
Slew rate	0.4 V/µs
Settling time	50 µs (0.01 %; 40 µs to 0.1 %)
Supply voltage	15 V (dual supply, ± 15 V DC)
Cold junction compensation	Yes
Max capacitive load	1 000 pF
Mounting	Bolted (2 in (50.8 mm) pilot; SR series slip ring rotors pilot onto it; stackable)
Mounting fasteners	3 × Ø 4.50 mm (through holes, #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max)
Bolt circle	43.18 mm
Pilot diameter	50.77 mm
Dimensions	Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm
Operating temperature	−55 to 125 °C
Compensated temperature	−25 to 85 °C
Connections	Solder terminals (power and outputs, color-coded; thermocouples: wires with connectors or terminals, to order)

AMP-TC6-x2
Temperature accuracy	≤ 1 °C (at 25 °C case temperature; 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C)
Channels	6
Input	Thermocouple (cold junction compensated, not linearized)
Thermocouple types	J · K · T (other types on request)
Output	Analog voltage
Output range	−10 to 10 V (10 mV/°C at 25 °C, not linearized)
Bandwidth	1.56 kHz (−3 dB; higher bandwidths available)
Noise, referred to input	≤ 0.8 µV (p-p, 0.01 to 10 Hz, referred to input)
Slew rate	0.4 V/µs
Settling time	50 µs (0.01 %; 40 µs to 0.1 %)
Supply voltage	15 V (dual supply, ± 15 V DC)
Cold junction compensation	Yes
Max capacitive load	1 000 pF
Mounting	Bolted (2 in (50.8 mm) pilot; SR series slip ring rotors pilot onto it; stackable)
Mounting fasteners	3 × Ø 4.50 mm (through holes, #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max)
Bolt circle	43.18 mm
Pilot diameter	50.77 mm
Dimensions	Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm
Operating temperature	−55 to 125 °C
Compensated temperature	−25 to 85 °C
Connections	Solder terminals (power and outputs, color-coded; thermocouples: wires with connectors or terminals, to order)

AMP-TC7-x2
Temperature accuracy	≤ 1 °C (at 25 °C case temperature; 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C)
Channels	7
Input	Thermocouple (cold junction compensated, not linearized)
Thermocouple types	J · K · T (other types on request)
Output	Analog voltage
Output range	−10 to 10 V (10 mV/°C at 25 °C, not linearized)
Bandwidth	1.56 kHz (−3 dB; higher bandwidths available)
Noise, referred to input	≤ 0.8 µV (p-p, 0.01 to 10 Hz, referred to input)
Slew rate	0.4 V/µs
Settling time	50 µs (0.01 %; 40 µs to 0.1 %)
Supply voltage	15 V (dual supply, ± 15 V DC)
Cold junction compensation	Yes
Max capacitive load	1 000 pF
Mounting	Bolted (2 in (50.8 mm) pilot; SR series slip ring rotors pilot onto it; stackable)
Mounting fasteners	3 × Ø 4.50 mm (through holes, #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max)
Bolt circle	43.18 mm
Pilot diameter	50.77 mm
Dimensions	Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm
Operating temperature	−55 to 125 °C
Compensated temperature	−25 to 85 °C
Connections	Solder terminals (power and outputs, color-coded; thermocouples: wires with connectors or terminals, to order)

AMP-TC8-x2
Temperature accuracy	≤ 1 °C (at 25 °C case temperature; 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C)
Channels	8
Input	Thermocouple (cold junction compensated, not linearized)
Thermocouple types	J · K · T (other types on request)
Output	Analog voltage
Output range	−10 to 10 V (10 mV/°C at 25 °C, not linearized)
Bandwidth	1.56 kHz (−3 dB; higher bandwidths available)
Noise, referred to input	≤ 0.8 µV (p-p, 0.01 to 10 Hz, referred to input)
Slew rate	0.4 V/µs
Settling time	50 µs (0.01 %; 40 µs to 0.1 %)
Supply voltage	15 V (dual supply, ± 15 V DC)
Cold junction compensation	Yes
Max capacitive load	1 000 pF
Mounting	Bolted (2 in (50.8 mm) pilot; SR series slip ring rotors pilot onto it; stackable)
Mounting fasteners	3 × Ø 4.50 mm (through holes, #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max)
Bolt circle	43.18 mm
Pilot diameter	50.77 mm
Dimensions	Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm
Operating temperature	−55 to 125 °C
Compensated temperature	−25 to 85 °C
Connections	Solder terminals (power and outputs, color-coded; thermocouples: wires with connectors or terminals, to order)

AMP-TC9-x2
Temperature accuracy	≤ 1 °C (at 25 °C case temperature; 2 °C from −25 to 85 °C, 5 °C from −55 to 125 °C)
Channels	9
Input	Thermocouple (cold junction compensated, not linearized)
Thermocouple types	J · K · T (other types on request)
Output	Analog voltage
Output range	−10 to 10 V (10 mV/°C at 25 °C, not linearized)
Bandwidth	1.56 kHz (−3 dB; higher bandwidths available)
Noise, referred to input	≤ 0.8 µV (p-p, 0.01 to 10 Hz, referred to input)
Slew rate	0.4 V/µs
Settling time	50 µs (0.01 %; 40 µs to 0.1 %)
Supply voltage	15 V (dual supply, ± 15 V DC)
Supply current	15 mA (max total, per rail, 9 channels)
Cold junction compensation	Yes
Max capacitive load	1 000 pF
Mounting	Bolted (2 in (50.8 mm) pilot; SR series slip ring rotors pilot onto it; stackable)
Mounting fasteners	3 × Ø 4.50 mm (through holes, #8 socket head cap screws, 45 in·lb max)
Bolt circle	43.18 mm
Pilot diameter	50.77 mm
Dimensions	Ø 53.37 × 21.34 mm
Operating temperature	−55 to 125 °C
Compensated temperature	−25 to 85 °C
Connections	Solder terminals (power and outputs, color-coded; thermocouples: wires with connectors or terminals, to order)

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