CONTEC USB DAQ and Control Products Selection Guide
CONTEC USB DAQ and Control Products Selection Guide
The document serves as a product selection guide for USB Data Acquisition (DAQ) and Control devices, tailored for notebook PCs, mobile measurement systems, and embedded remote I/O systems. It emphasizes the PC-HELPER USB-series as an efficient solution for electronic measurement, analysis, testing, and communication systems.
- The Y-series: Designed for portability and ease of use in mobile measurement tools, featuring USB bus power and simple wiring with screw terminal connectors.
- The X-series: Provides functionality akin to PCI Express/PCI boards, suitable for embedded systems with multi-channel I/O and USB hub capabilities.
- The N-series: Ideal for embedded remote I/O systems, mountable on 35mm DIN rails, with versatile installation options including rubber feet and magnets.
- Micro Converter-series: Enables RS-232C/422A/485 serial communication from USB ports, supporting high-speed data transfer.
- Analog I/O: Available in 12-bit and 16-bit options with various channel configurations.
- Digital I/O: Offers opto-isolated and TTL options, with configurations from 8 to 64 channels.
- Counter: Features 24-bit resolution with a maximum frequency of 500kHz.
- Serial Communications: Compatible with RS-232C/422/485, supporting baud rates up to 921,600bps.
- GPIB Communications: IEEE-488 compatibility with transfer rates up to 1.5MB/sec.
- C-LOGGER: Allows data graph drawing without programming.
- VI-DAQ: LabVIEW-compliant data acquisition VI.
- ML-DAQ: MATLAB-compliant data acquisition toolbox.
- API-USBP: A driver library for various USB products, available for free download.
Each series includes features like attached USB cables with covers, removable terminal connectors, and optional accessories such as brackets and terminal connectors.
The PC-HELPER USB-series provides a comprehensive range of DAQ and control devices suitable for diverse applications, supported by robust software and flexible installation options.
Contec Co., Ltd. is a leader in PC-based measurement control systems, offering over 400 products including USB modules. They focus on flexibility and customer satisfaction, providing tailored solutions when needed.
Contec offers a variety of PCI/PCI Express boards, from high-end to low-cost options, and continues to support ISA boards by adapting designs for discontinued parts.
Contec develops embedded PCs with DAQ and control devices, offering customizable mini-size controllers with quick delivery.
Contec ensures high-quality products through a comprehensive quality assurance framework, with products undergoing over 500 checkpoints to ensure reliability and performance.
Catalog excerpts
Recommended Mobile Measurement Tool for Notebook PC The Y-series The Most Suitable for USB-based Remote I/O System Same Functionality & Compatibility as Expansion boards for PC The X-series Connect a Favorite Equipment to the Latest Computer Micro Converter-series For notebook PC & mobile measurement systems, replacement of desktop PC systems and embedded remote I/O systems. Downsize and Improve Efficiency of your inspection system and research equipment. "The PC-HELPER USB-series" is the BEST USB peripheral device for electronic measurement, analysis, testing and communication system.
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PC-based Data Acquisition (DAQ) & Control DAQ & Control Devices New Products Analog I/O | Multi-function DAQ 12-bit Analog Input, 2-ch 12-bit Analog Output, 1-ch 32-bit Counter, 16-ch Digital I/O 500kS/s 16-ch ・Compatible with a USB1.1/USB2.0. Bus Power ・Mounting on 35mm DIN rail. Attached screw fastening, and magnet/rubber feet. ・Adoption of screw terminal connector that enables to achieve easy wiring. ・12-bit Analog Input SE:16-ch(DI:8-ch) 2μsec/ch (AIO-121602LN-USB) ・12-bit Analog Input SE:8-ch(DI:8-ch) 5μsec/ch (AIO-120802LN-USB) ・2-ch 12-bit Analog Output, 1-ch 32-bit Counter, 16-ch Digital...
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PC-based Data Acquisition (DAQ) & Control DAQ & Control Devices Best for mobile measurement tools No cables necessary. Fasten screw wiring. The Y series Benefits of the Y-series Support Software Ultraportable Compact & Lightweight Design They are compatible with USB1.1 / USB2.0, and supplied power from USB (bus power), so they are perfect for using as mobile measurement/simple examination tool. It provides data graph drawing of bulk data without any need for annoying programming. Attached Software Attached USB cable (1.8m) with a cover Every product in this Y series has 1.8m USB cable that is...
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PC-based Data Acquisition (DAQ) & Control DAQ & Control Devices Operating similarly to PCI/PCI Express boards Multi-channels I/O with mass connector The X series Support Software Benefits of the X-series Same Functionality & Compatibility as Expansion board The X series is a USB1.1/2.0-compliant device, and matches the capabilities of PCI Express/PCI board for desktop PC. Products in the X series has high-compatibility with expansion boards for desktop PC. Such as driver library API but connector & pin assignment, I/O circuit and digital filter. Attached USB cable (1.8m) with a cover Every product...
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PC-based Data Acquisition (DAQ) & Control DAQ & Control Devices Best for embedded remote I/O systems Screw terminal connection without cables The N series Support Software Benefits of the N-series The Best Module for Embedded System! The N series is mountable on 35mm DIN rail by itself. They has fixable hook that makes reliable installation on a DIN rail. Also, there are 4 screw holes (fitting for φ3.5) on each edge of a module for ease of mounting. CONTEC is pursuing ease of embedded for equipment. They are powered from USB port (bus powered), so a distribution is unnecessary for the module...
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PC-based Data Acquisition (DAQ) & Control DAQ & Control Devices Conversion RS-232C/422 & GPIB Communications with USB Micro Converter series Benefits of Serial Comm series Support Software Connect RS-232C/422A/485 Serial Communication devices from USB port Serial Communications Windows-compliant COM Driver CONTEC's serial comm devices are compatible with USB 1.1/2.0. The Data comm is possible to connect a Windows/Linux-compliant PC that has USB port and comm devices that has RS-232C port such as measurement equipment and audio/video equipment. The maximum transfer speed is 921,600bps, and each...
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PC-based Data Acquisition (DAQ) & Control DAQ & Control Devices Multi-Function DAQ & Analog Input Product Code Sample Rate Analog Output * SE: Single end input 2-wires connection DI: Differential input 3 - 4-wires connection Digital Input / Output Product Code Digital Input Digital Output Counter Product Code Baud rate Standard Compatibility Transfer Rate GPIB (IEEE488.1/IEEE488.2) Product Code HOT
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PC-based Data Acquisition (DAQ) & Control Other Buses & Embedded PC Data Acquisition (DAQ) & Control Providing USB modules is not the only CONTEC's solution. We are a worldwide pioneer that provide components for creating PC-based measurement control systems. We provide over 400 products, and you will surely be able to find anything you want. If the product you are looking for is not on our product list, please let us know. We will propose to you the best way from variety of perspectives. PCI/PCI Express Board Custom Computer CONTEC has a super line up for you ranging from high-end boards, such...
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