Letchworth, Hertfordshire, 9 November 2026: THP Systems, UK partner for DTS (Diversified Technical Systems), today announces UK availability of the SLICE6 AIR-TC, an ultra-compact 24-channel thermocouple data acquisition unit (DAU) engineered for flight test and defence applications.
More thermocouple channels, a fraction of the cost per channel
The SLICE6 AIR is DTS’s best-selling DAU, but flight test teams have increasingly needed more thermocouple support for non-recoverable and disposable test articles. The SLICE6 AIR-TC is built on the same flight-tested platform and delivers 24 thermocouple channels in a 42 x 42 x 13 mm, 50 gram module. Compared with the SLICE6 AIR, it offers more channels in less volume at around one third of the cost per channel.
Key features
- 24 channels per module: Type K, S, T and E thermocouples with cold-junction compensation and signal conditioning
- Scalable: daisy-chain up to 10 modules for 240 thermocouple channels, or integrate into existing FTI systems
- Real-time streaming: up to 2k samples per second per channel in IRIG 106 Chapter 10, IENA or TmNS formats
- Rugged: 500 g shock rating, -40°C to +80°C, IP64, MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461G
- Precise timing: IEEE 1588 PTPv2, IRIG-B and GPS/PPS synchronisation over 100 Mbps Ethernet
- Fast availability: commercial off-the-shelf with a 4 to 6 week lead time
Built for the sharp end of aerospace testing
Because the SLICE6 AIR-TC can be positioned right next to the sensors, it reduces test set-up time, removes long cable runs and improves signal quality. Typical applications include hypersonic vehicles, launch vehicles and sounding rockets, UAVs and drones, and munitions and ordnance testing.
The unit is configured with DTS DataPRO software, which handles set-up, real-time monitoring, sensor configuration, recording and diagnostics, with an API available for user-developed applications. It sits alongside the wider DTS range supplied by THP Systems, including the SLICE6 AIR-BR, SLICE NANO and MICRO and SLICE PRO data acquisition systems.
Availability
The SLICE6 AIR-TC is available now in the UK through THP Systems, including a complete Type K System Kit. To discuss your application, request a datasheet or arrange a demonstration, contact THP Systems or call 01462 481859.
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About THP Systems
Based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, THP Systems supplies test systems, test services and project management to UK industry, representing leading manufacturers in vibration, shock, environmental and data acquisition testing for markets including aerospace and defence.
About DTS
Diversified Technical Systems (DTS), based in Seal Beach, California and part of VPG, designs and manufactures rugged, miniature data acquisition systems and sensors for aerospace, defence, automotive safety and biomechanics testing.
Media and sales enquiries
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Tel: 01462 481859
Web: www.thp-systems.com
