Want to switch Type J thermocouple with Type K – any recommendations?
Created by: AutoGen_1113052 at: 7/10/2023 9:17 AM (1 Replies)
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| 7/10/2023 9:17 AM | |
Joined: 7/10/2023 Last visit: 7/10/2023 Posts: 1 Rating:
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Hello: I am currently using the EM 231 Analog Input Card with Type J thermocouple. I am going to switch to Type K thermocouple and run some test. I am wondering which dip switch to change because i was told that i had to switch only one of them? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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| 7/10/2023 2:24 PM | |
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Hello; Appendix A of the S7-200 System manual describes the dipswitch settings of the EM 231 thermocuple modules. https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ca/en/view/1109582 Of the 8 available switches, only the first 3 MSB (starting at the left) are used to determine the type of TC you are working with.. - For a J TC, the first 3 dipswitches must be set at 000. - For a K TC, set the dipswitch no 3 to 1, so those 3 MSB switches read 001. The Appendix describes the use of the other dipswitches, study it based on your needs. Then power down/power up the PLC in order for this change to be recognozed by the PLC. Hope this hels, Daniel Chartier |
Last edited by: dchartier at: 07/10/2023 14:25:35 |
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