VTI Instruments EX1401 16-Channel Thermocouple/Voltage Measurement Instrument

Overview

The VTI Instruments EX1401 is a 16-channel data acquisition instrument designed for precision thermocouple and voltage measurements in demanding test environments. It delivers accuracies of ±0.20°C with independent 24-bit ADCs per channel, 1000V channel-channel isolation, and built-in self-test capabilities for reliable operation across automotive, battery, jet engine, and HALT/HASS testing applications.

Key Features

• 16-channel isolated thermocouple and voltage inputs with ±0.20°C accuracy
• Independent 24-bit ADC per channel with 20K samples/second acquisition rate
• 1000V channel-channel isolation with 500V channel-ground isolation
• Fully integrated signal conditioning with per-channel Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) and Open Thermocouple Detection (OTD)
• Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) and flexible DC power options for portable deployment
• LXI Ethernet interface with IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol synchronization
• Full-featured embedded web interface and EXLab Express software included
• Compact 1U half-rack form factor with 8-bit bank isolated digital I/O

Applications

• Automotive and battery testing
• Jet engine and aerospace testing
• HALT/HASS (Highly Accelerated Life Test/Stress Screening)
• Health monitoring and structural integrity assessment
• Laboratory and bench test environments requiring high-speed temperature transients