Lightweight, low-cost USB-based data acquisition from Measurement Computing Corporation

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7th January 2009

Source: Adept Scientific plc

Adept Scientific has added the USB-2416-XX data acquisition device from Measurement Computing Corporation to its range. No other MCC USB-based product offers both the accuracy and input/output voltage range in a lightweight, compact footprint. The spectrum of different signals and applications to which the USB-2416XX family can be applied gives it a truly multi-functional DAQ role. Incorporating plug and play flexibility this device gives the user much more adaptability for their money.

The USB-2416XX family is a multi-function measurement and control instrument designed for the USB bus. It is a multiplexed 24-bit measurement system that provides up to 16 differential and up to 32 single-ended (SE) analogue inputs with a 1 kS/s aggregate throughput. It offers nine software-selectable analogue input ranges (±20 V, ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V, ±0.625 V, ±0.312 V, ±0.156 V, ±0.078 V). The analogue inputs can also be configured as thermocouple inputs (up to 16 differentials). In thermocouple mode, both the USB-2416 and the USB-2416-4AO include built-in cold-junction compensation and open thermocouple detection.

In addition to the analogue inputs the USB-2416-XX includes eight lines of digital I/O and two 32-bit counters, plus four 16-bit analogue outputs with an update rate of 1kS/s, and an output range of ±10 V.

The USB-2416-XX provides 500 VDC isolation between the field wiring and the USB interface.

The PS-5V2AEPS 10-W regulated power supply (included) provides the 5 VDC, 2 A power to the USB-2416-XX.

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