WEB-TC
Thermocouple Measurement
User's Guide

Document Revision 3A, March, 2010
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Table of Contents
Preface

About this User’s Guide .......................................................................................................................7
What you will learn from this user’s guide......................................................................................................... 7
Conventions in this user’s guide ......................................................................................................................... 7
Where to find more information ......................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1

Introducing the WEB-TC.......................................................................................................................8
Web interface...................................................................................................................................................... 8
TCP/IP connection ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Browser requirement ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

WEB-TC features ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Thermocouple input channels ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Alarms .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Digital I/O channels .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

WEB-TC block diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Software features ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2

Installing the WEB-TC.........................................................................................................................10
What comes with your WEB-TC shipment? .................................................................................................... 10
Hardware .........................................................................................................................................................................10
Additional documentation ................................................................................................................................................11

Unpacking the WEB-TC .................................................................................................................................. 11
Installing the software ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting the AC power adapter .................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting the WEB-TC.................................................................................................................................. 11
Connecting to a LAN for communication within a network ............................................................................................12
Connecting to a LAN for communication across networks..............................................................................................12
Connecting the WEB-TC directly to a computer .............................................................................................................13

Using the web interface .................................................................................................................................... 14
Logging in to a device......................................................................................................................................................15

Configuring the WEB-TC using InstaCal ........................................................................................................ 15
Setting the network parameters ........................................................................................................................................15

Calibrating the WEB-TC .................................................................................................................................. 16
Warm-up period................................................................................................................................................ 16
Chapter 3

Signal I/O Connections .......................................................................................................................17
Screw terminal pin out ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Thermocouple input terminals (C0H/C0L to C7H/C7L) .................................................................................................18
CJC sensors ......................................................................................................................................................................18
Digital terminals (DIO0 to DIO7) ....................................................................................................................................18
Pull-up/down terminal (PU/D) .........................................................................................................................................19
Ground terminals (AGND and GND) ..............................................................................................................................19
Power terminal (+5V) ......................................................................................................................................................19

Thermocouple connections ............................................................................................................................... 19
Wiring configuration........................................................................................................................................................19

Digital I/O connections ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Configuring the DIO channels to generate alarms ...........................................................................................................20

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Functional Details ...............................................................................................................................21
Thermocouple measurements ........................................................................................................................... 21
Cold junction compensation (CJC) ..................................................................................................................................21
Data linearization .............................................................................................................................................................21
Open-thermocouple detection (OTD) ..............................................................................................................................21

External components ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Screw terminals................................................................................................................................................................22
Ethernet port ....................................................................................................................................................................22
External power connector ................................................................................................................................................22
POWER/COMM LED .....................................................................................................................................................22
LINK/ACTIVITY LED ...................................................................................................................................................23
Digital logic voltage switch .............................................................................................................................................23
Factory default reset button..............................................................................................................................................23
Chapter 5

Ethernet Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................24
Check the WEB-TC status LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 24
Check the network settings on the computer .................................................................................................... 25
Check whether DHCP is enabled on the network server..................................................................................................25

Verify that the computer is connected to the network ...................................................................................... 25
Verify the network path to the WEB-TC .......................................................................................................... 26
Verify the network path to a remote WEB-TC ................................................................................................. 27
Check cached information ................................................................................................................................ 27
Deleting a NetBIOS table entry .......................................................................................................................................27
Deleting an ARP table .....................................................................................................................................................27

Getting help ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 6

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................28
Analog input ..................................................................................................................................................... 28
Channel configurations ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Compatible thermocouples ............................................................................................................................... 29
Accuracy ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
Thermocouple measurement accuracy .............................................................................................................................29

Throughput rate ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Digital input/output........................................................................................................................................... 31
Temperature alarms .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Memory ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Microcontroller ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Power ................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Network ............................................................................................................................................................ 32
Ethernet compliance ........................................................................................................................................................32
Ethernet connection .........................................................................................................................................................32
Network factory default settings ......................................................................................................................................32
Network protocols............................................................................................................................................................33
Network security ..............................................................................................................................................................33

LED displays and the factory reset button ........................................................................................................ 33
Environment ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Mechanical ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Screw terminal connector type and pin out....................................................................................................... 34
Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................35

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Preface

About this User’s Guide
What you will learn from this user’s guideThis user’s guide explains how to install, configure, and use the WEB-TC so that you get the most out of its
web-server based thermocouple measurement features.
This user’s guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support
resources.

Conventions in this user’s guide
For more information on …
Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you arereading.
Caution! Shaded caution statements present information to help you avoid injuring yourself and others,
damaging your hardware, or losing your data.
< : >Angle brackets that enclose numbers separated by a colon signify a range of numbers, such as those assigned
to registers, bit settings, etc.

bold text

Bold text is used for the names of objects on the screen, such as buttons, text boxes, and check boxes. For
example:1. Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button.

italic text

Italic text is used for the names of manuals and help topic titles, and to emphasize a word or phrase. For
example:The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide.
Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.

Where to find more information
For additional information relevant to the operation of your hardware, refer to the Documents subdirectory
where you installed the MCC DAQ software (C:\Program Files\Measurement Computing\DAQ by default), or
search for your device on our website at www.mccdaq.com.

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Introducing the WEB-TC
The WEB-TC is a thermocouple measurement device with a built-in web server. You can connect the device toan Ethernet port or hub, start up your browser, and view current data.
The WEB-TC is fully supported by the Universal Library and TracerDAQ. These software programs areincluded on the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD.

Web interface
The WEB-TC's embedded web interface provides access to current data and configuration settings using astandard web browser.
Browse to the device's home page by entering the URL that is printed on the device into the browser. View
current thermocouple measurements and channel data, and configure hardware options from the device's home
page. Only one user can change configuration options on the device at a time.
The web interface is built into the device's firmware, and does not need to be installed on a computer. No
external software is required other than a web browser and a TCP/IP connection.

TCP/IP connection
A TCP/IP connection is required to access the web interface. Connect the device's 10Base-T Ethernet port to a
local or wide area network using the supplied Ethernet cable, to a single computer through a hub using the
supplied Ethernet cable, or directly to a computer using a standard CAT-5 crossover cable.

Browser requirement
The web browser used to access the WEB-TC's web interface must support JavaScript. The web interface wastested with the following browsers for compatibility:

Mozilla Firefox™ 2.x
Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.x
Microsoft Internet Explorer® 7.x

WEB-TC features
The WEB-TC provides eight thermocouple channels and eight digital I/O channels. An external supply shippedwith the device provides power. On-board LEDs display the status of communication and external power.
All hardware configurable options are selectable with the web browser or InstaCal. Network configurable
options are settable with InstaCal. When using InstaCal, if the login settings have been changed from thedefault, a login name and password are required to change the configuration settings.

Thermocouple input channels
The WEB-TC provides eight differential thermocouple input channels. A 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D)
converter is provided for each pair of analog inputs.
You can take measurements from type J, K, R, S, T, N, E, and B thermocouples. The thermocouple type issoftware programmable for each channel.
Four cold junction compensation (CJC) sensors are provided for thermocouple measurements. Each CJC sensor
is dedicated to two thermocouple input channels. An open thermocouple detection feature lets you detect a
broken thermocouple. An on-board microprocessor automatically linearizes the measurement data.

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AlarmsThe WEB-TC features eight independent temperature alarms. Each alarm controls an associated digital I/O
channel as an alarm output. The input to each alarm is one of the temperature input channels. The output of each
alarm is software-configurable as active high or low. The user-configurable threshold conditions activate each
alarm. When an alarm is activated, the associated DIO channel is driven to the active output state selected.

Digital I/O channels
Eight digital I/O channels are provided to communicate with external devices and to generate alarms. The
digital bits are software programmable for input or output. The digital output voltage is switch-selectable for
3.3 V or 5 V logic. A screw terminal is provided for pull-up or pull-down configuration.
The digital I/O channels power up in input mode unless the bit is configured for an alarm. When a digital bit isconfigured as an alarm, that bit is configured as an output and assumes the state defined by the alarmconfiguration.
If you need to log data or display data graphically
The WEB-TC displays current data read from the device, and does not log or store historical data. For logging
or trending needs, use the TracerDAQ software included on the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition
Software CD.

WEB-TC block diagram
WEB-TC functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here.

Figure 1. WEB-TC functional block diagram

Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your WEB-TC, refer to the
Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device.

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Installing the WEB-TC
What comes with your WEB-TC shipment?
The following items are shipped with the WEB-TC.

Hardware

WEB-TC

Ethernet cable (standard)

You can optionally purchase a crossover cable (CAT-5 or higher) to connect the WEB-TC to an Ethernet card
installed in a computer.
External power supply and cord – 10 watt AC power adapter. MCC part number PS-5V2AEPS.

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Additional documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of
the software you received with your WEB-TC and information regarding installation of that software. Please
read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
An overview of installation options is provided in the WEB-TC setup options page that ships with the device.
Detailed installation information is provided in this user’s guide.

Unpacking the WEB-TC
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the WEB-TC from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply
touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
If your WEB-TC is damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax, or email.


Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email: techsupport@mccdaq.com

For international customers, contact the local distributor where you purchased the WEB-TC. Click on this linkwww.measurementcomputing.com/sales.asp to locate your distributor.

Installing the software
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-SoftwareQuick-Start.pdf.

Connecting the AC power adapter
Power to the WEB-TC is provided with the 10 watt AC power adapter (PS-5V2AEPS). Connect the adapter
cord to the power connector on the WEB-TC device, and plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
The POWER/COMM LED illuminates when +5 V power is supplied to the WEB-TC. If the voltage supply isless than +4.75 V or more than +5.25 V, the POWER/COMM LED will not light.
Refer to Figure 5 on page 22 for the location of the POWER/COMM LED.

Connecting the WEB-TC
A TCP/IP connection between the WEB-TC and the network or computer is required to access the device's web
interface. A 10Base-T compatible Ethernet port, hub, or switch is required.
You can connect the WEB-TC using the following configurations:Connect to your Local Area Network (LAN) for communication within a private network/intranet; refer tothe procedure on page 12.
Connect to your LAN for communication across networks (communicate over the internet, for example);
refer to the procedure on page 12.
Connect directly to a computer's Ethernet port for local access (requires a crossover cable (not provided) or
network hub); refer to the procedure on page 13.

Use the standard Ethernet cable provided to connect the WEB-TC to a TCP/IP-based local or wide area
network, or to connect to a single PC through a hub or switch. Use a CAT-5 or higher crossover cable (notprovided) to connect the WEB-TC to an Ethernet card installed in a computer.

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Once a TCP/IP connection is established, you can access the web interface from devices within the same
network by entering the URL that is printed on the WEB-TC. The device's home page will open. Note: To open
the home page from devices installed outside of the network, enter the public IP address set for the device.
How you access the web interface once a TCP/IP connection is established depends on your configuration:


When the WEB-TC is connected to the same network as the computer browser, enter the URL that isprinted on the device to open the device's home page.
When the WEB-TC is connected to a different network as the computer browser, enter the public IP
address set for the device to open the device's home page. Refer to "Connecting to a LAN for
communication across networks" below for more information.

Connecting to a LAN for communication within a network
Use this procedure to connect the WEB-TC to a local area network (LAN). When connected, all computers
installed on the same network can access the WEB-TC's web interface.
Note: This procedure assumes the network server is equipped with DHCP (dynamic host configuration

protocol), and will automatically assign an IP address to the WEB-TC when it is connected to the network.
1.

Connect the WEB-TC to the network using the Ethernet cable provided.
The Link/Activity LED will illuminate steady green to indicate that you have established a valid Ethernet
connection.

2.

Open your web browser, and enter the URL that is printed on the device label.

The WEB-TC Measurements page opens. You can view current measurement data from this page. A log inname (default is "webtc") and password (default is "mccdaq") are required to change configuration settings.
If the WEB-TC is not recognized by the network
If the WEB-TC Measurements page does not open, the server may not have DHCP, or DHCP may be disabledon the server. In either situation, assign a static IP address to the WEB-TC before connecting to the network.
Refer to "Connecting the WEB-TC directly to a computer" on page 13 for instructions. After you assign thestatic IP address, connect to the network using the standard Ethernet cable shipped with the device, open thebrowser, and enter the static IP address.
Configuring the WEB-TC
All hardware options are configurable with InstaCal or the web interface. InstaCal must be used if any of the
network parameters need to be changed, such as the IP address of your device. Configuration settings are stored
in non-volatile memory in EEPROM, and are loaded on power up.
Refer to the sections "Using the web interface" on page 14 and "Configuring the WEB-TC using InstaCal" onpage 15 for detailed information.

Connecting to a LAN for communication across networks
In order to communicate with the WEB-TC from a computer connected to a different network, such as over theinternet, you must change the network configuration of the network router.
In the following procedure, the WEB-TC is installed at the "host" LAN, and the computer is installed at the"client" LAN.
Caution! This procedure should only be performed by a network administrator or computer professional.
Incorrect settings can significantly disrupt a network.
1.

Connect the WEB-TC to a LAN (host) that has access to the Internet using the cable provided.
The Link/Activity LED will illuminate steady green to indicate that you have established a valid Ethernet
connection.

2.

Configure the WEB-TC at the host LAN to access the web page:o

Assign a fixed "private" static IP address to the WEB-TC.

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Configure the firewall/router to map a static "public" IP address to the "private" IP address assigned
above. Record this address for use in step 3.
Configure the firewall/router to forward incoming traffic from the public IP address to the HTTP port("port 80") of the private static IP address.
Note: If your network has an HTTP server already running, network address translation (NAT) allows
different ports to redirect to the WEB-TC on port 80. Contact your network administrator or computer
professional for more information.
Note: To access the device using InstaCal and the Universal Library, configure the firewall to allow
incoming traffic to the UDP port ("port 54211" by default).

At the client LAN, open your web browser, and enter the "public" IP address recorded in step 2 above.
Note: To access the WEB-TC by name, a DNS entry must be assigned.

The WEB-TC Measurements page opens. You can view current measurement data from this page. A log inname and password are required to change configuration settings.
Accessing the WEB-TC using InstaCal and the Universal Library
InstaCal cannot automatically detect a WEB-TC that is installed on a different subnet. To change configuration
settings with InstaCal or communicate with a WEB-TC using programs written with the Universal Library,
manually add the public IP address to InstaCal. InstaCal can then search the public address provided for the
WEB-TC. We recommend that the port number be set to 54211 for use with InstaCal and the Universal Library.
Port 80 is used for the web interface. For information on port configuration, contact your network administrator
or computer professional.
Configuring the WEB-TC
All hardware options are configurable with InstaCal or the web interface. InstaCal must be used if any of the
network parameters need to be changed, such as the IP address of your device. Configuration settings are stored
in non-volatile memory in EEPROM, and are loaded on power up.
Refer to the sections "Using the web interface" on page 14 and "Configuring the WEB-TC using InstaCal" onpage 15 for detailed information.

Connecting the WEB-TC directly to a computer
Use this procedure to connect the WEB-TC directly to a computer. This scenario provides local access only,
and requires that you set up your computer to use a static IP address for communication with the WEB-TC. If
you are not using a network hub, a CAT-5 (or higher) crossover cable is required to connect to the computer's
Ethernet port. If you are connecting to your computer through a network hub or switch, the Ethernet cableprovided with your device can be used.
Knowledge of network configuration is required
If you are not familiar with network configurations and have questions regarding your network settings, consult
your network administrator or a computer professional.
1.

Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.

2.

Double-click on Local Area Connection.

3.

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

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Select Use the following IP address option and enter the following:oooIP address: Enter 192.168.0.102. Note that the last three digits of this number can be any number
between 11 and 254, inclusive, but must be different from the IP address assigned to the device. The
default IP address set for the WEB-TC is 192.168.0.101.
Subnet mask: Enter 255.255.255.0.
Default gateway: Enter 192.168.0.1.

Caution! Assigning an arbitrary IP address could result in duplicate IP addresses on the network. Thiscondition can cause a communication failure that affects both devices. Make sure when
configuring static IP addresses that you set different addresses for each device.
5.

Click OK.

6.

Connect the WEB-TC's Ethernet port to your Ethernet hub using the supplied cable, or to your computer's
Ethernet port using a CAT-5 or higher crossover cable.
Note: If you connect to an Ethernet hub, you can use the Ethernet cable shipped with the device. If you

have multiple WEB-TC devices, configure each device separately and assign a unique IP address to eachdevice. You’ll need to run InstaCal to change the IP address from the default 192.168.0.101.
When connected, the Link/Activity LED illuminates steady green to indicate that you have established avalid Ethernet connection, and blinks indicating network traffic. Refer to Figure 5 on page 22 for thelocation of the Link/Activity LED.
7.

Open your browser and enter the URL address that is printed on the device label.

The WEB-TC Measurements page opens. You can view current measurement data from this page.
Configuring the WEB-TC
All hardware options are configurable with InstaCal or the web interface. InstaCal must be used if any of the
network parameters need to be changed, such as the IP address of your device. Configuration settings are stored
in non-volatile memory in EEPROM, and are loaded on power up.
Refer to the sections "Using the web interface" below and "Configuring the WEB-TC using InstaCal" on page
15 for detailed information.

Using the web interface
You can view current measurements and configure hardware options from the device's web interface. The webinterface provides four tabs. Each tab represents an HTML page that is stored on the device.
Measurements tab (home page) – lists the thermocouple measurements, digital values, and alarm status

read from each channel on the WEB-TC.

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System Info tab – summarizes the current network settings set for the WEB-TC, and provides a button thatwhen pressed flashes the POWER/COMM LED on the device. Settings on this tab are not configurable via

the web interface; use InstaCal to configure network settings.
Configuration tab – provides separate menu options for configuring your thermocouple, digital, and alarm
options. To change configuration settings, enter the user name (default is "webtc") and password (default is"mccdaq") set for the device and click the Log In button. The user name and password cannot be changed
from the web interface – you must use InstaCal to change them.
o Temperature menu option – Use the options on this page to set the thermocouple type for eachtemperature channel pair.
The factory default configuration is Disabled. The Disabled mode disconnects the analog inputs fromthe terminal blocks and internally grounds all of the A/D inputs. Any channel you don’t intend to use
should be left disabled.
o DIO menu option – Use the options on this page to set the direction of each digital I/O channel andvalue of each digital I/O channel configured for Output.
o Alarm menu option – Use the options on this page to set up the temperature conditions to activate an
alarm, and the output state of the channel (active high or low) when activated. You can configure up to
eight independent alarms.
The configuration options are enabled on these pages when you are logged in. The device is calibrated tothe selected settings each time the "Submit" or "Calibrate" button is pressed.
Help – summarizes the options on each web page, and includes step-by-step procedures for setting up yourtemperature channels, digital channels, and alarms.

Logging in to a device
Configurable options are disabled until you log in with the user name and password set for the device. Only one
user can be logged in at a time. By default, the user name is set to webtc, and the password is set to mccdaq.
You can change these values with InstaCal.
Base64 encryption is used to encrypt the login name and password. JavaScript must be enabled on the browser
to encrypt login information. If JavaScript is disabled on your browser when you log in, the user name andpassword values are transmitted as plain text with no encryption applied.

Configuring the WEB-TC using InstaCal
All hardware and network options are configurable with InstaCal. When the device is using its default
configuration, InstaCal has access to all functions on the device. Login is done in the background if the default
user name and password are assigned to the device.
By default, the user name is set to webtc, and the password is set to mccdaq. You can change these values with
InstaCal. If the user name and password have been changed, configurable options are disabled until you log inwith the user name and password set for the device. Only one user can be logged in at a time.
It is recommended that you change the user name and password from the default
To prevent unauthorized changes to your device configuration, make sure you change the user name andpassword values from the default. In the event that you forget your settings, they can be reset to the default
values using the reset button on the device. Pressing and holding the reset button for three seconds sets all
network settings back to default including the user name and password.
Note: For security purposes, do not change the log in information to the name and password used to accesssecure accounts, such as a credit card or bank account.

Setting the network parameters
Use InstaCal to change configurable network settings set on the WEB-TC. The network parameters are notaccessible via the web interface. The device is shipped configured with the following default settings.

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Default network settings
Network setting

Default value

Identifier
DHCP setting
IP address
Subnet mask
GatewayServerUser name
Password
MAC address

not set, optional
Enabled192.168.0.101
255.255.255.000
192.168.0.1
Enabledwebtc
mccdaq00:12:71:Cx:xx:xx, where xxxxx is the device’s serial number (read-only)

The following default network parameters are programmable with InstaCal.
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Identifier: Text that identifies the device. This value is optional, and is not set by default. Up to 48

alpha-numeric characters can be entered.
DHCP: Enables configuration by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server. DHCP is aservice that automatically assigns IP addresses to clients supporting the protocol. If the connected network
has a DHCP server, the WEB-TC should be assigned an IP address shortly after it is powered up andattached to the network. InstaCal will display the IP address assigned to the WEB-TC.
The default DHCP setting for the WEB-TC is Enabled. Disable this setting when the server is not DHCPenabled, or when entering a "static" IP address. Unless there is a reason to disable DHCP (such as the
network server is not DHCP-enabled), we recommend that you leave DHCP enabled.
IP: The Internet Protocol (IP) address that is stored on the device. Use this address when a DHCP server is
not available or when DHCP is disabled.
Subnet: The Subnet Mask that is stored on the device. The Subnet Mask is the part of the IP address that
denotes the local Subnet. Use this address when a DHCP server is not available or when DHCP is disabled.
Gateway: The Gateway IP address that is stored on the device. Use this address when a DHCP server is notavailable or when DHCP is disabled. A gateway is the IP address of the device that bridges subnets withina network.
Server: Enables or disables the device's web page server. Enable this value to view the device's web page
with a browser. Disable access to the web page when you want to restrict access to the device to InstaCal or
the Universal Library API.
User Name and Password: The user name and password used to log in to a device session. Log in isrequired only when changing configurable options on the device. Default values can be changed with
InstaCal.

A unique 64-bit physical (MAC) address is also assigned to the device. This address is set at the factory and is
not user-configurable.
Restoring factory default network settings
To restore network settings to factory default values, press and hold the device's reset button for three seconds.
If InstaCal is open when default settings are restored, click the Refresh Boards button on InstaCal's tool bar toreflect the changes.

Calibrating the WEB-TC
The WEB-TC is calibrated to the selected device settings each time a Submit or Calibrate button is pressed on a
web interface configuration page, or the OK button is pressed on an InstaCal board configuration page.

Warm-up period
After you configure the hardware options, allow the WEB-TC to warm up for 30 minutes before taking
measurements. This warm up time minimizes thermal drift and achieves the specified rated accuracy ofmeasurements.
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Signal I/O Connections
Screw terminal pin out
The WEB-TC has four rows of screw terminals — two rows on the top edge of the housing, and two rows on
the bottom edge. There are 26 connections on each side. Signals are identified in Figure 2.

Figure 2. WEB-TC screw terminal pin numbers*Do not make connections to the terminals labeled NC or RSVD.

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WEB-TC screw terminal descriptions
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Signal Name
RSVD*
NC*
C0H
C0L
RSVD*
RSVD*
C1H
C1L
AGND
RSVD*

Pin Description
Reserved
No connect
CH0 sensor input (+)
CH0 sensor input (-)
Reserved
Reserved
CH1 sensor input (+)
CH1 sensor input (-)
Analog groundReserved

Pin
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

Signal Name
RSVD*
AGND
C7L
C7H
RSVD*
RSVD*
C6L
C6H
NC*
RSVD*

Pin Description
Reserved
Analog groundCH7 sensor input (-)
CH7 sensor input (+)
Reserved
Reserved
CH6 sensor input (-)
CH6 sensor input (+)
No connect
Reserved

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

RSVD*
NC*
C2H
C2L
RSVD*
RSVD*
C3H
C3L
AGND
RSVD*
+5V
PU/D
DIO0
DIO1
DIO2
DIO3

Reserved"No Connect"
CH2 sensor input (+)
CH2 sensor input (-)
Reserved
Reserved
CH3 sensor input (+)
CH3 sensor input (-)
Analog groundReserved+5V output
Pull-up/down for digital outputs
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output

37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

RSVD*
AGND
C5L
C5H
RSVD*
RSVD*
C4L
C4H
NC*
RSVD*
NC*
GND
DIO7
DIO6
DIO5
DIO4

Reserved
Analog groundCH5 sensor input (-)
CH5 sensor input (+)
Reserved
Reserved
CH4 sensor input (-)
CH4 sensor input (+)
No connect
Reserved
No connect
Digital ground
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output*Make no connection to terminals labeled NC or RSVD.
Use 16 AWG to 30 AWG wire for your signal connections.
Tighten screw terminal connections
When making connections to the screw terminals, be sure to tighten the screw until tight. Simply touching the
top of the screw terminal is not sufficient to make a proper connection.

Thermocouple input terminals (C0H/C0L to C7H/C7L)
You can connect up to eight thermocouples to the differential sensor inputs (C0H/C0L to C7H/C7L).
The WEB-TC supports type J, K, R, S, T, N, E, and B thermocouples. The thermocouple type you select will
depend on your application needs. Review the temperature ranges and accuracies of each type to determine
which is best suited for your application. You can connect a different thermocouple type to each channel.

CJC sensors
The WEB-TC has four built in high-resolution temperature sensors for thermocouple measurements. Each CJC
sensor is dedicated to two thermocouple input channels, and is located behind the associated channel's screw
terminal. These sensors measure the ambient temperature at the terminal block so that the cold junction voltage
can be calculated.

Digital terminals (DIO0 to DIO7)
You can connect up to eight digital I/O lines to the screw terminals labeled DIO0 to DIO7. Each terminal issoftware configurable for input or output. A PU/D terminal is provided for pull-up/down configuration(explained on page 19).
If a digital bit is set up as an alarm, the bit is configured for output and assumes the state defined by the alarmconfiguration.

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Pull-up/down terminal (PU/D)All digital I/O lines are connected through 47k to the PU/D pin, which is floating by default. For a pull-up
configuration, connect the PU/D pin to the +5V pin. For a pull-down configuration, connect the PU/D pin to the
GND pin.

Ground terminals (AGND and GND)
The analog ground (AGND) terminals (pins 9, 19, 28, 38) provide a common ground for the thermocouple input
channels. The AGND pins are isolated from the GND pin and from earth ground. Thermocouple sensors canconnect to voltages that are referenced to earth ground, as long the isolation between the AGND pins and earth
ground is maintained.
The digital ground (GND) terminal (pin 48) provides a common ground for the digital I/O channels. The GND
pin is isolated from the AGND pins and from earth ground.

Power terminal (+5V)
The +5V output terminal is isolated (500 VDC) from the thermocouple input channels.
Caution! The +5V terminal is an output. Do not connect an external power supply to this terminal or you
may damage the WEB-TC and possibly the computer.

Thermocouple connections
A thermocouple consists of two dissimilar metals that are joined together at one end. When the junction of themetals is heated or cooled, a voltage is produced that correlates to temperature.
The WEB-TC makes fully differential thermocouple measurements without the need of ground-referencing
resistors. A 32-bit floating point value in either a voltage or temperature format is returned by software. An
open thermocouple detection feature is available for each analog input which automatically detects an open or
broken thermocouple.
Use the web interface or InstaCal to select the thermocouple type (J, K, R, S, T, N, E, and B) and one or moresensor input channel to connect the thermocouple.

Wiring configuration
Connect the thermocouple to the WEB-TC using a differential configuration, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Typical thermocouple connection
Note: There are two high/low channel pairs on each terminal. The # indicates the channel number. Do notconnect any signal or sensor to the pins labeled "NC" or "RSVD". These pins must remain disconnected for the
WEB-TC to operate according to specification.
Thermocouples must be connected to the WEB-TC such that they are floating with respect to AGND (pins 9,19, 28, and 38). The WEB-TC AGND pins are isolated from earth ground, so connecting thermocouple sensors
to voltages referenced to earth ground is permissible as long as the isolation between the AGND pins and earth
ground is maintained.

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When thermocouples are attached to conductive surfaces, the voltage differential between multiple
thermocouples must remain within ±1.4 V. For best results, we recommend the use of insulated or ungrounded
thermocouples when possible.
Maximum input voltage between analog input and ground
The absolute maximum input voltage between an analog input and the isolated AGND pins is ±25 VDC when
the WEB-TC is powered on, and ±40 VDC when the WEB-TC is powered off.
If you need to increase the length of your thermocouple, use the same type of thermocouple wires to minimize
the error introduced by thermal EMFs.

Digital I/O connections
Connect up to eight digital I/O lines to the screw terminals labeled DIO0 to DIO7. Configure each digital bit foreither input or output. All digital I/O lines are connected through 47k to the PU/D pin, which is floating by
default. For a pull-up configuration, connect the PU/D terminal to the +5V terminal. For a pull-down
configuration, connect the PU/D terminal to the GND terminal.
When configuring the digital bits for input, the digital I/O terminals can detect the state of a TTL-compatible
device. The ground (GND) terminal (pin 48) provides a common ground for the digital I/O channels. Refer tothe schematic shown in Figure 4. If the switch is set to the +5V input, DIO0 reads TRUE (1). If the switch is
moved to GND, DIO0 reads FALSE (0).

Figure 4. Schematic showing switch detection by digital channel DIO0

When configuring the digital bits, use the switch on the side of the device to set the voltage to either 5 V or
3.3 V (see page 23 for more information). Refer to the digital I/O specification on page 31 for the maximum andminimum threshold levels for each setting.
If a digital bit is set up as an alarm, that bit is configured for output and assumes the state defined by the alarmconfiguration.
Caution! The ground pin labeled GND (pin 48) is isolated from the AGND pins and from earth ground. If aconnection is made to earth ground and AGND, the thermocouples are no longer isolated. In thiscase, thermocouples must not be connected to any conductive surfaces that may be referenced toearth ground.
For general information regarding digital signal connections and digital I/O techniques, refer to the Guide to
Signal Connections (available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf).

Configuring the DIO channels to generate alarms
The WEB-TC features eight independent temperature alarms. All alarm options are configurable using the webbrowser or InstaCal.
When a digital bit is configured as an alarm, that bit will be configured as an output on the next power cycle andassume the state defined by the alarm configuration.
Each alarm controls an associated digital I/O channel as an alarm output. The input to each alarm is one of thethermocouple input channels. You set up the temperature conditions to activate an alarm, and the output state of
the channel (active high or low) when activated. When an alarm is enabled, its associated I/O line is set to
output and driven to the appropriate state determined by the alarm options and input temperature. Alarm
configuration settings are stored in non-volatile memory and are loaded on power up.

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Functional Details
Thermocouple measurements
The WEB-TC hardware level-shifts the thermocouple’s output voltage into the A/D’s common mode input
range by applying +2.5 V to the thermocouple’s low side at the C#L input. Always connect thermocouple
sensors to the WEB-TC in a floating fashion. Do not attempt to connect the thermocouple low side C#L to GND
or to a ground referencing resistor.

Cold junction compensation (CJC)
When connecting the thermocouple sensor leads to the sensor input channel, the dissimilar metals at the WEBTC terminal blocks produce two additional thermocouple junctions. This junction creates a small voltage error
term which must be removed from the overall sensor measurement using a cold junction compensation
technique. The measured voltage includes both the thermocouple voltage and the cold junction voltage. To
compensate for the additional cold junction voltage, the WEB-TC subtracts the cold junction voltage from thethermocouple voltage.
The WEB-TC has four high-resolution CJC temperature sensors integrated into the design. The CJC sensors are
configured as one sensor for each channel pair. CJC sensors measure the average temperature at the terminal
block so that the cold junction voltage can be calculated. A software algorithm automatically corrects for the
additional thermocouples created at the terminal blocks by subtracting the calculated cold junction voltage fromthe analog input's thermocouple voltage measurement.
Increasing the thermocouple length
If you need to increase the length of your thermocouple, use the same type of thermocouple wires to minimize
the error introduced by thermal EMFs.

Data linearization
After the CJC correction is performed on the measurement data, an on-board microcontroller automaticallylinearizes the thermocouple measurement data using National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
linearization coefficients for the selected thermocouple type. The measurement data is then output as a 32-bit
floating point value in the configured format (voltage or temperature).

Open-thermocouple detection (OTD)
The WEB-TC is equipped with open-thermocouple detection for each analog input channel. OTD is
automatically enabled when the channel pair is configured for thermocouple sensors.
With OTD, any open-circuit or short-circuit condition at the thermocouple sensor is detected by the software.
An open channel is detected by driving the input voltage to a negative value outside the range of any
thermocouple output. The software recognizes this as an invalid reading and flags the appropriate channel. The
firmware continues to sample all channels when OTD is detected.

External components
The WEB-TC has the following external components, as shown in Figure 5.







Screw terminals
Ethernet port
External power connector
Status LEDs (POWER/COMM and LINK/ACTIVITY)
Digital output voltage switch
Factory default reset button

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Figure 5. WEB-TC component locations

Screw terminals
The screw terminals provide connections for sensors, digital channels, power, and ground. Detailed information
is provided in Chapter 3, Signal I/O Connections, beginning on page 17.

Ethernet port
The WEB-TC has one 10BASE-T communication port. The port connector is an eight-position RJ-45
connector. Use the Ethernet cable provided to connect the device to a local or wide area network or to a hub
attached to a single computer. Use a CAT-5 (or higher) shielded or unshielded twisted pair crossover cable toconnect directly to a computer. The maximum communication distance without using a repeater is 100 meters.
Data can transmit up to 100 meters at speeds of up to 100 Mbps using only one crossover Ethernet cableconnected to your computer.

External power connector
Use the supplied external power supply (MCC p/n PS-5V2AEPS) to power the WEB-TC.

POWER/COMM LED
The POWER/COMM LED (upper LED) is steady green when external power is supplied. The WEB-TC has an
on-board voltage supervisory circuit that monitors the 5 V external power supply. The table below explains thefunction of the POWER/COMM LED.
LED

Indication

Steady green
Off

4.75 V to 5.25 V external power is supplied to the WEB-TC.
Check the following: External power is not supplied; verify that the supply is connected to the external power connector.
 A power fault has occurred. A power fault occurs when the input power falls outside of the specified
voltage range of the external supply (4.75 V to 5.25 V).

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LINK/ACTIVITY LED
The LINK/ACTIVITY LED (lower LED) blinks green when a data packet is sent or received over the Ethernet
connection. The table below explains the function of the LINK/ACTIVITY LED.
LED

Indication

Blinking green
Steady green

Data is being transmitted or received over the Ethernet connection.
 The Ethernet is idle.
 Your network traffic has reached its maximum limit, and no communication is possible. Check withyour Network Administrator.
 The Ethernet cable is not connected to the WEB-TC.
 The Ethernet cable is not connected to the network.
 The Ethernet cable is damaged.
 The Ethernet cable is not the correct type (a crossover cable is required for a direct connection.)

Off

Digital logic voltage switch
The digital logic voltage switch lets you set the voltage to either 3.3 V or 5 V (default setting).
To interface with 3.3 V logic, use the 3.3 V setting. To interface with 5 V logic, use the 5 V setting. Refer to thedigital I/O specification on page 31 for the maximum and minimum threshold levels for each setting.

Figure 6. Output voltage switch positions

To change the logic voltage, slide the switch left or right with a screwdriver.

Factory default reset button
Press and hold this button for three seconds to restore the factory default network settings on the WEB-TC.
When held for 3 seconds, the POWER LED will turn off for a short time, indicating a reset is in process. Whenthe POWER LED turns back on, reset is complete and the factory default network settings have been restored.

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Ethernet Troubleshooting
There are typically only two reasons why you would be unable to communicate with the WEB-TC and accessthe web interface:

The WEB-TC is configured incorrectly, or is operating incorrectly.
The network is configured incorrectly. Though the WEB-TC is functioning normally, you are unable tocommunicate with it over the network.

Though a detailed treatment of debugging the network is beyond the scope of this manual, there are a few things
to try to determine if the problem experienced is a problem with the WEB-TC or with the network
configuration.
Perform the procedures below to verify the physical and network connections.
Contact your network administrator for issues with your network configuration
Measurement Computing provides technical support for WEB-TC connectivity and operation only. For
networking issues, contact your network administrator or computer professional.

Check the WEB-TC status LEDs
1.

Verify the external power connection. When external power is supplied to the WEB-TC, the
POWER/COMM LED illuminates steady green.
o2.

If the POWER/COMM LED is off, check the power cable and the socket that the cable is plugged into.
If the cable is good, plugged in, and the power to the socket is on, then the WEB-TC is not powering
up correctly. Contact MCC technical support. Refer to Getting help on page 27 for contact information.

Verify the Ethernet connection. The LINK/ACTIVITY LED illuminates steady green when the WEB-TC isconnected to an active Ethernet hub or switch.
o

If the LINK/ACTIVITY LED is off, verify that the Ethernet cable is the correct type, that it is notdamaged , and that it is connected correctly between the WEB-TC and a known functional
server/hub/switch (or connected to your computer if you are connected directly).
o If the Ethernet cable is plugged into a wall socket, check with your Network Administrator orcomputer professional that the wall socket is active, and that it is connected to an active Ethernet hub
or switch.
If you are properly connected to an active server/hub/switch and the LED is still off, there is a problem
with the WEB-TC. Contact MCC technical support. Refer to Getting help on page 27 for contact
information.
3.

Verify the network connection:
When the WEB-TC is connected to a network, the LINK/ACTIVITY LED flashes when there is activity on
the network.
o If the LINK/ACTIVITY LED is solid green, your network’s traffic is at its maximum limit and nocommunication is possible, or the network traffic is idle. Check with your network administrator.
o If the LINK/ACTIVITY LED is not illuminated, there are two possibilities:
You are not connected to the network, even though the WEB-TC is connected to an active
server/hub/switch. An average network has at least some traffic that causes the LED to blink. Performthe procedure listed in Checking your TCP/IP settings on page 25.
The WEB-TC is not receiving data, and the network connection is verified by a network administrator.
Contact MCC technical support. Refer to Getting help on page 27 for contact information.

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When the WEB-TC is directly connected to a computer via a crossover cable or a single hub/switch, the
LINK/ACTIVITY LED flashes when data is transmitted or received over the Ethernet connection.
o If the LINK/ACTIVITY LED is not flashing, there are two possibilities:
Your computer is not transmitting — verify that your TCP/IP settings are correct, and that you areusing a valid IP address for both your computer and WEB-TC. Perform the procedure listed in Checkthe network settings on the computer TCP/IP settings below.
The WEB-TC is not receiving — contact MCC technical support. Refer to Getting help on page 27 forcontact information.

Check the network settings on the computer
If the LINK/ACTIVITY LED is not flashing, verify that your TCP/IP settings are correct, and that you are using avalid IP address for both your computer and the WEB-TC. Use the ipconfig utility to return the TCP/IP
settings on your computer.
1.

Open a DOS Command Prompt window from your computer.

2.

Enter ipconfig and press the Return key. Your computer will display all TCP/IP network configuration
values currently set on the computer. An example is shown here.

o

If the IP Address or Subnet Mask information are all 0’s, or if the first three sets (octets) of numbers ineither the IP address or Subnet Mask do not match the device's network settings, then the computer
will be unable to communicate with the WEB-TC. Contact your network administrator or computer
professional.

Check whether DHCP is enabled on the network server
You can determine whether DHCP is enabled on the network server — open a DOS Command Prompt andenter ipconfig /all. Your computer will display additional TCP/IP information, including the status of
DHCP on the network server.
Contact your network administrator regarding network settings
Changes to network configuration should only be performed by your network administrator or computer
professional.

Verify that the computer is connected to the network
You can ping (Packet InterNet Groper) the computer to verify that it is connecting to your network. Ping is adiagnostic utility used to send a request to a device. The device then returns a response.
Enter ping followed by the IP address of the computer. Using the address returned in the example above
with ipconfig, enter ping 127.0.0.01 and press the Return key.
This address tells the computer to test its network setup.

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If your computer is connected to the network, a message similar to the one shown here is returned.

If your computer is not connected to the network, a "Request timed out" error or a "Destination
host unreachable" message is returned. Check with your network administrator.

Verify the network path to the WEB-TC
You can ping the WEB-TC to verify that the network path from the computer to the device is set up correctly.
Enter ping followed by the IP address of the WEB-TC.
For example, enter ping 192.168.0.10 and press the Return key. If you can successfully communicate
with the WEB-TC, a message similar to the one below is returned.

If a "Request timed out" error or a "Destination host unreachable" message is returned, thenetwork settings may not be set correctly. Press the RESET button on the WEB-TC to reset the network
configuration settings to factory default values. If DHCP is enabled, an IP address is automatically assigned
to the device. If DHCP is not enabled, assign the device a unique static IP address and re-establish
communication with the WEB-TC. Refer to Connecting the WEB-TC directly to a computer on page 13 for
information on how to assign a static IP address.
If the RESET button does not restore the network settings, the microcontroller on the WEB-TC may not beworking. Contact MCC technical support. Refer to Getting help on page 27 for contact information.
Contact your network administrator regarding network settings

Changes to network configuration should only be performed by your network administrator or computer
professional.

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Verify the network path to a remote WEB-TC
You can ping the network where the WEB-TC is installed to verify that the network path from the computer to a
device installed on a different network is set up correctly.
Enter ping followed by the public IP address of the network where the WEB-TC is installed.
If a "Request timed out" error or a "Destination host unreachable" message is returned, verify
that you have the correct public address for the network where the WEB-TC is installed.

If you get a response from the ping of the public network but still cannot communicate with the WEB-TC,
check the following:

A unique, fixed "static" IP address has been assigned to the WEB-TC.
The firewall is configured to allow incoming traffic to the HTTP port ("port 80") for access to the webpage.
 The firewall is configured to allow incoming traffic to the UDP port ("port 54211" by default) for accessthrough InstaCal and the Universal Library.
 The network at the public IP address is configured to access the fixed address assigned to the WEB-TC.
Contact your network administrator regarding firewall settings
Changes to network configuration should only be performed by your network administrator or computer
professional.

Check cached information
When your network configuration changes - for example, when you change the static address on one of yourdevices - you may have obsolete information on PCs that have previously accessed your device. You may beable to update this information simply by disconnecting the network cable from the PC on which the problem
exists and reconnecting it. After a short time, the cached information should update. If this doesn’t work, thefollowing procedures may help.

Deleting a NetBIOS table entry
If NetBIOS is enabled, ―nbtstat -c‖ will provide a list of names and IP addresses. If the webtc name is listed,
check the associated IP address. If it is different, try typing ―nbtstat -R‖ to purge the NetBIOS cache.

Deleting an ARP table
If you suspect that two devices on a network are assigned the same IP address, you can delete the ARP table(Address Resolution Protocol). Do the following:
1.

Open a Command Prompt (DOS) window.

2.

Enter arp –d followed by the address found in step 2 (192.168.0.102 for example) and press Enter.

The ARP table will update with the current IP addresses assigned to devices on the network.

Getting help
If you are unable to communicate with the WEB-TC, first contact your network administrator or computer
professional to verify that you are using the correct TCP/IP network settings, and that your network
configuration is working.
If the network configuration and settings are properly set but you still cannot communicate with the WEB-TC,
the problem may be with the WEB-TC. For hardware related issues, contact Measurement Computing
Corporation technical support by phone, fax, or email.


Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email: techsupport@mccdaq.com

For international customers, contact the local distributor where you purchased the WEB-TC. Click on this linkwww.measurementcomputing.com/sales.asp to locate your distributor.
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Specifications
Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.

Analog input
Table 1. Generic analog input specifications
Parameter

Conditions

Specification

Thermocouple

Four dual 24-bit, Sigma-Delta type
8 differential
500 VDC minimum between field wiring andpower supply input.
Software programmable to match sensor type±0.080 V

A/D converters
Number of channels
Input isolation
Channel configuration
Differential input voltage
range
Absolute maximum input
voltage±C0x through ±C7x relative to
AGND (pins 9, 19, 28, 38)

Input impedance
Input leakage current
Common mode rejection ratio
ADC Resolution
ADC No missing codes
Input couplingWarm-up time
Open thermocouple detect
CJC sensor accuracy

Open thermocouple detect disabledOpen thermocouple detect enabled
fIN = 60 Hz

15 °C to 35 °C
0 °C to 55 °C±25 V (power on)±40 V (power off)
5 Gigohm (power on)
1 Mohm (power off)
30 nA max.
105 nA max.
100 dB min.
24 bits
24 bitsDC
30 minutes min.
The maximum open detection time is 3 seconds.
-0.75 °C to 0.5 °C max.
-1.5 °C to 1.25 °C max.

Channel configurations
Table 2. Channel configuration specifications
Sensor Category

Conditions

Specification

Thermocouple

J, K, S, R, B, E, T, or N

8 differential channels

Note 1: Channel configuration information is stored on a EEPROM external to the isolated microcontroller by

the firmware whenever any item is modified. Modification is performed by commands issued over
Ethernet from an external application, and the configuration is made non-volatile through the use of the
EEPROM.
Note 2: The factory default configuration is Type J.

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Compatible thermocouples
Table 3. Compatible sensor type specifications
Parameter

Conditions

Thermocouple

J: -210 °C to 1200 °C
K: -270 °C to 1372 °C
R: -50 °C to 1768 °C
S: -50 °C to 1768 °C
T: -270 °C to 400 °C
N: -270 °C to 1300 °C
E: -270 °C to 1000 °C
B: 0 °C to 1820 °C

Accuracy
Thermocouple measurement accuracy
Table 4. Thermocouple accuracy specifications, including CJC measurement error. All specifications are (±).
SensorType

Sensor temperature

Accuracy error
maximum (°C)

Accuracy error typical (°C)

Tempco (°C/°C)

J-210 °C
0 °C
1200 °C-210 °C
0 °C
1372 °C-50 °C
250 °C
1768 °C-50 °C
250 °C
1768 °C
250 °C
700 °C
1820 °C-200 °C
0 °C
1000 °C-200 °C
0 °C
400 °C-200 °C
0 °C
1300 °C

3.098
1.282
1.178
3.318
1.292
1.495
1.892
0.853
0.734
2.010
0.844
0.612
2.199
0.824
0.471
3.050
1.465
1.010
3.226
1.334
0.856
3.406
1.300
0.978

1.762
0.724
0.684
1.843
0.730
0.799
1.058
0.479
0.416
1.124
0.475
0.347
2.192
0.821
0.469
1.708
0.826
0.564
1.797
0.754
0.496
1.897
0.735
0.571

0.040

K

S

R

B

E

T

N

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0.045

0.027

0.025

0.004

0.038

0.045

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Note 3: Thermocouple measurement accuracy specifications include polynomial linearization, cold-junction

compensation and system noise. These specs are for one year, or 3000 operating hours, whichevercomes first, and for operation of the WEB-TC between 15 °C and 35 °C after 30 minute warm-up. The
tempco should be applied to the accuracy specifications for operation at an ambient temperature
outside of the 15 °C and 35 °C range. There are total of four CJC sensors, two per side of the module.
Each CJC sensor is dedicated to one of the four channel pairs. The accuracy listed above assumes thescrew terminals are at the same temperature as the CJC sensor. Errors shown do not include inherent
thermocouple error. Contact your thermocouple supplier for details on the actual thermocouple
accuracy error.
Note 4: Thermocouples must be connected to the WEB-TC such that they are floating with respect to AGND
(pins 9, 19, 28, 38, 48). The WEB-TC AGND pins are isolated from earth ground. You can connect
thermocouple sensors to voltages referenced to earth ground as long as the isolation between the
AGND pins and earth ground is maintained.
Note 5: When thermocouples are attached to conductive surfaces, the voltage differential between multiple
thermocouples must remain within ±1.4 V. For best results, we recommend using insulated or
ungrounded thermocouples when possible.

Throughput rate
Table 5. Throughput rate specifications
Number of Input Channels

Maximum Throughput

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

2 Samples/second
2 S/s on each channel, 4 S/s total
2 S/s on each channel, 6 S/s total
2 S/s on each channel, 8 S/s total
2 S/s on each channel, 10 S/s total
2 S/s on each channel, 12 S/s total
2 S/s on each channel, 14 S/s total
2 S/s on each channel, 16 S/s total

Note 6: The analog inputs are configured to run continuously. Each channel is sampled twice per second. The

maximum latency between when a sample is acquired and the temperature data is provided by the
Ethernet unit is approximately 0.5 seconds.

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Digital input/output
Table 6. Digital input/output specifications
Digital type
Number of I/O
Configuration

CMOS
8 (DIO0 through DIO7)
Independently configured for input or output.
Switch selectable output voltages: +5 V and +3.3 V
Power on reset is Input mode except when bits are configured to operate as
alarms.

Power on conditions
Pull-up/pull-down configuration

Digital I/O transfer rate (software paced)
Input high voltage (+5 V mode)
Input high voltage (+3.3 V mode)
Input low voltage (+5 V mode)
Input low voltage (+3.3 V mode)
Output low voltage (IOL = 2.5 mA)
Output high voltage (IOH=-2.5 mA)

All pins are connected to 47 kOhm resistors that share a common point
accessible at Pin 22 of the device (PU/D). This pin is floating by default and isuser-configurable via external connection. For pull-up mode, connect this pin
to Pin 21 (+5V). For pull-down mode, connect this pin to Pin 48 (GND).

Digital input – 50 port reads or single bit reads per second typical.

Digital output – 100 port writes or single bit writes per second typical.
4 V min, 5.5 V absolute max.
2.64 V min, 5.5 V absolute max.
1 V max., -0.3 V absolute min.
0.66 V max., -0.3 V absolute min.
0.6 V max.
4.3 V min. (+5 V mode), 2.7 V (+3.3 V mode)

Note 7: Ground pins on the WEB-TC labeled GND are isolated from AGND pins and from earth ground.

Temperature alarms
Table 7. Temperature alarm specifications
Number of alarms
Alarm functionality

Alarm input modes

Alarm output modes

Alarm update rate

8 (one per digital I/O line)
Each alarm controls its associated digital I/O line as an alarm output. The input to each
alarm may be any of the analog temperature input channels. When an alarm is enabled, its
associated I/O line is set to output and driven to the appropriate state determined by thealarm options and input temperature. The alarm configurations are stored in non-volatilememory and are loaded at power on.
 Alarm when input temperature > T1
 Alarm when input temperature > T1, reset alarm when input temperature goes below T2
 Alarm when input temperature < T1
 Alarm when input temperature < T1, reset alarm when input temperature goes above T2
 Alarm when input temperature is < T1 or > T2
Note: T1 and T2 may be independently set for each alarm.
 Disabled, digital I/O line may be used for normal operation
 Enabled, active high output (digital I/O line goes high when alarm condition is met) Enabled, active low output (digital I/O line goes low when alarm condition is met)
1 second

MemoryTable 8. Memory specifications
EEPROM
FLASH

512 bytes for sensor configuration
2 MB for device configuration and website storage

Microcontroller
Table 9. Microcontroller specifications
Type

One high-performance 8-bit RISC microcontroller (isolated)
One high-performance 16-bit RISC microcontroller (non-isolated)

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Power
Table 10. Power specifications
Parameter

Conditions

Specification

Supply current (Note 9)External power input (Note 8)

Continuous mode

External power supply (included)
Voltage supervisor limits

MCC p/n PS-5V2AEPS
4.75 V > Vext or Vext > 5.25 V
4.75 V < Vext < 5.25 V
Available at +5V screw terminal
Available at +5V screw terminal

440 mA max.
+5 VDC ± 5%(+5 VDC power supply provided)+5 VDC, 10W, 5% regulationPWR LED = Off; (power fault)
PWR LED = On
4.65 V min., 5.25 V max.
10 mA max

User output voltage range
User output current available

Note 8: Voltage specification applies at barrel plug power input. The power supply provided with the board

meets this specification at the rated total power supply current. If a different power supply is used,small line resistances could cause significant voltage drop between the power supply and the barrelplug input.
Note 9: This is the total current requirement for the WEB-TC which includes up to 20 mA for the LEDs and
10 mA for the user voltage output.

Network
Ethernet compliance
Table 11. Ethernet compliance specifications
Device type
Device compatibility

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3-2003 10 Mpbs Media Access Control

Ethernet connection
Table 12. Ethernet connection specifications
Ethernet type
Connector
Cable
Length
MAC address

10Base-T
RJ-45, 8 position
CAT-5 shielded, unshielded twisted pair
100 meters max.
00:12:71:Cx:xx:xx, where xxxxx is the device’s serial number

Network factory default settings
Table 13. Factory default specifications
Factory default IP address
Factory default subnet mask
Factory default Gateway
Factory default DHCP setting
Factory default user nameFactory default password
Web Server

192.168.0.101
255.255.255.0
192.168.0.1
Enabled"webtc""mccdaq"
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Network protocols
Table 14. Factory default specifications
Protocols implemented

UDP messaging protocol
TCP downloading protocol
HTTP 1.0 alternate port
Network name
Network name publication
Max number of simultaneous HTTP
connections
Max number of non-HTTP TCP
sockets

IP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, UDP, TCP, NBNS, HTTP
Protocols using UDP or TCP for transport communicate on their IETF assigned
ports (for example HTTP on TCP port 80).
UDP port 54211
TCP port 54267
TCP port 49152-65535 (not including 54267)"webtc_xxxxx", where xxxxx is the device's serial number
via NBNS (responds to b-node broadcasts, therefore only available on the local
subnet)3
5

Network security
Table 15. Factory default specifications
Security implementation
Session timeout
User-name/password encryption
Vulnerabilities

IP address based session manager with user-name/password login for
configuration and control transactions (data is not secured.)
5 minutes with no activity
Base64 (The default web page does not support encryption if Javascript isdisabled in the web browser.)
Denial of service attacks, user-name/password spoofing, script probing andsimple decryption

LED displays and the factory reset button
Table 16. LED and button configurations
POWER/COMM LED (top)

LINK/ACTTIVITY LED (bottom)
Factory reset button

4.75 V < Vext < 5.25 V
On
Vext < 4.75 V, Vext > 5.25 V Off (power fault)
Blinks during microcontroller communications.
On when there is a valid Ethernet connection and blinks when an Ethernet packet
is sent or received.
When held for 3 seconds, the POWER LED will turn off for a short time,
indicating a reset is in process. When the POWER LED turns back on, reset iscomplete and the factory default network settings have been restored.

Environment
Table 17. Environmental specifications
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Humidity

0 to 55 ° C-40 to 85 ° C
0 to 90% non-condensing

Mechanical
Table 18. Mechanical specifications
Dimensions

127 mm (L) x 88.9 mm (W) x 35.56 (H)33

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Screw terminal connector type and pin out
Table 19. Screw terminal connector specifications
Connector type
Wire gauge range

Screw terminal
16 AWG to 30 AWG
Table 20. Screw terminal pin out

Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Signal Name
RSVD
NC
C0H
C0L
RSVD
RSVD
C1H
C1L
AGND
RSVD

Pin Description
Reserved - see Note 10
No connect - see Note 10
CH0 sensor input (+)
CH0 sensor input (-)
Reserved - see Note 10
Reserved - see Note 10
CH1 sensor input (+)
CH1 sensor input (-)
Analog groundReserved - see Note 10

Pin
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

Signal Name
RSVD
AGND
C7L
C7H
RSVD
RSVD
C6L
C6H
NC
RSVD

Pin Description
Reserved - see Note 10
Analog groundCH7 sensor input (-)
CH7 sensor input (+)
Reserved - see Note 10
Reserved - see Note 10
CH6 sensor input (-)
CH6 sensor input (+)
No connect - see Note 10
Reserved - see Note 10

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

RSVD
NC
C2H
C2L
RSVD
RSVD
C3H
C3L
AGND
RSVD
+5V
PU/D
DIO0
DIO1
DIO2
DIO3

Reserved - see Note 10
No connect - see Note 10
CH2 sensor input (+)
CH2 sensor input (-)
Reserved - see Note 10
Reserved - see Note 10
CH3 sensor input (+)
CH3 sensor input (-)
Analog groundReserved - see Note 10+5V output
Pull-up/down for digital outputs
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output

37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52

RSVD
AGND
C5L
C5H
RSVD
RSVD
C4L
C4H
NC
RSVD
NC
GND
DIO7
DIO6
DIO5
DIO4

Reserved - see Note 10
Analog groundCH5 sensor input (-)
CH5 sensor input (+)
Reserved - see Note 10
Reserved - see Note 10
CH4 sensor input (-)
CH4 sensor input (+)
No connect - see Note 10
Reserved - see Note 10
No connect - see Note 10
Digital ground
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output
Digital Input/Output

Note 10:

Do not make connections to pins marked "NC" or "RSVD".

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USAElectrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product

WEB-TCEU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: Electromagnetic Compatibility, EN 61326 (1997) Amendment 1 (1998)
Emissions: Group 1, Class A
EN 55011 (1990)/CISPR 11: Radiated and Conducted emissions.

Immunity: EN61326, Annex A
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IEC 61000-4-2 (1995): Electrostatic Discharge immunity, Criteria B.
IEC 61000-4-3 (1995): Radiated Electromagnetic Field immunity Criteria B.
IEC 61000-4-4 (1995): Electric fast transient burst immunity Criteria B.
IEC 61000-4-5 (1995): Surge immunity Criteria A.
IEC 61000-4-6 (1996): Radio frequency common mode immunity Criteria B.
IEC 61000-4-8 (1994): Power frequency magnetic field immunity Criteria A.
IEC 61000-4-11 (1994): Interrupt immunity Criteria A.

Declaration of Conformity based on tests conducted by Chomerics Test Services, Woburn, MA 01801, USA in
August, 2007. Test records are outlined in Chomerics Test Report #EMI4891A.07.
We hereby declare that the equipment specified conforms to the above Directives and Standards.

Carl Haapaoja, Director of Quality Assurance

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