Product category:
Sensors and Data Acquisition
News Release from: Adept Scientific | Subject: miniLAB 1008
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 07 February 2003
Compact interface provides budget PC
acquisition
A few years ago, who'd have thought it would soon be possible to plug in and unplug multiple sensors on a standard PC, using a device costing just GBP 120.
A few years ago, who'd have thought it would soon be possible to plug in and unplug multiple sensors on a standard PC, using a device costing just GBP 120 Thanks to the development of the USB port, and some ingenious design by Measurement Computing, that's now just what's on offer
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 Apr 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The USB ports provided as standard on all new PCs have made connecting external devices a simple task, and now connecting external signals has been made easy too.
Thanks to an innovative device from Measurement Computing, external analogue and digital signals can be connected at low cost.
The miniLAB 1008 is a compact interface for data acquisition which accepts eight single-ended or four differential 12bit analogue inputs and sends the signals to a PC via the USB port.
In addition, the unit crams in a pair of 10bit analogue outputs, a 32bit external event counter, four digital I/O lines amongst the front-panel screw terminals, and a further 24 digital I/O lines through an industry-standard connector.
The miniLAB 1008 is ideal for an enormous range of data acquisition tasks, and despite the tiny unit's appearance, it can handle rugged industrial use.
Add to this the advantages of USB connection, such as not having to make lots of setup adjustments and not requiring a separate power supply, and the potential of the miniLAB 1008 is clear.
Support is provided for Visual Basic, C, and Measurement Computing's acclaimed SoftWire data acquisition and control software.
miniLAB 1008 features: eight single-ended or four differential 12bit analogue inputs; two 10bit analogue outputs; one 32bit external event counter; built-in screw terminals; 28 bidirectional digital I/O lines; industry standard 82C55 providing 24 digital I/O lines that terminate at a 37-pin connector; four additional digital I/O lines available at the screw terminals; user configurable watchdog timer; and USB 1.1 compatibility supported under Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. Request a free brochure from Adept Scientific ...
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