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Adept Scientific (Letchworth, Herts) adds the USB-2416-XX data acquisition device from Measurement Computing Corporation (Norton, Massachusetts) 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.

Module          Measurement Type                            Rate      Isolation
USB-2416        Voltage (±20 V) and temperature, 24-bit     1 kS/s    500 V
USB-2416-4AO    Voltage (±20 V) and temperature, 24 bit     1 kS/s    500 V

As with all Measurement Computing data acquisition products the new devices are supported by the Universal LibraryTM, programming libraries and drivers for most popular Windows-based programming languages.  This complete function library saves the user time by simplifying the configuration and operation of the measurement board and reducing human errors by eliminating detailed, low-level functions.  The Universal Library requires little disk storage, making it ideal for integration into multiple instrument systems and OEM products.

In addition to the Universal Library, all the new USB DAQ modules ship with an impressive array of software, including TracerDAQ®, a full-featured, data logging, viewing and analysis application; Universal Library for LabVIEW™, VI’s and program examples for LabVIEW; InstaCal installation, calibration and test utility; and support for DASYLab®, icon-based data acquisition, graphics, control, and analysis software, and Measurement Studio MCC Edition, Visual Studio 2005/2003 components and controls optimised for test, measurement, analysis, and presentation — powerful software solutions for programmers and non-programmers alike.

About Measurement Computing

Measurement Computing is the market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of low-priced data acquisition hardware, and test and measurement software solutions for both programmers and non-programmers.

The Measurement Computing product range is supplied and supported in the UK by Adept Scientific.

With offices in the UK, USA, Germany and throughout the Nordic region, Adept Scientific is one of the world’s leading suppliers of software and hardware products for research, scientific, engineering and technical applications on desktop computers. Full details and contact information for all Adept Scientific international offices are available at www.adeptscience.com; or telephone +44 (0)1462 480055.