The Dewetron PAD-TH8-P is an 8-channel rear plug-in module for simultaneous thermocouple and RTD temperature measurement in industrial, automotive, and aerospace test environments. It delivers isolated channels with cold junction compensation on thermocouple inputs and configurable RTD excitation, integrating directly into Dewetron data acquisition systems via RS-485 or CAN protocols. The module supports eight thermocouple types and three RTD standards, making it suitable for multi-sensor thermal monitoring across diverse temperature ranges and sensor configurations.
## Technical Specifications
• **Channels:** 8 isolated thermocouple and RTD channels
• **Thermocouple Types:** J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N
• **RTD Standards:** PT100, PT500, PT1000 (3-wire and 4-wire configurations)
• **Thermocouple Input Range:** ±150 mV
• **Cold Junction Compensation:** Per-channel
• **RTD Excitation Current:** 390 µA
• **Bandwidth (-3 dB):** 48 Hz
• **Maximum Sampling Rate:** 200 S/s per channel (CAN); 10 S/s per channel (RS-485)
• **Data Readout Speed:** Up to 80 ch/sec @ 9600 bps (RS-485); up to 50 ch/sec (system dependent)
## Key Features
• Full channel isolation prevents crosstalk and ground-loop interference
• Per-channel cold junction compensation for thermocouple accuracy
• Programmable RS-485 communication: 2400–115200 bps (standard 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity)
• CAN 2.0B interface support with configurable protocol
• Flexible RTD configuration supporting both 3-wire and 4-wire measurement topologies
• Rear plug-in architecture for direct integration with Dewetron base units
## Typical Applications
Thermal monitoring in engine testing, materials characterization, environmental chambers, battery thermal profiling, and multi-point temperature acquisition in production validation and failure analysis workflows.
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed as a plug-in module for Dewetron data acquisition platforms. Communicates via RS-485 (baudrate programmable) or CAN 2.0B, allowing flexible system configuration and remote module addressing.
