ACCES I/O releases USB-AO Series analog output modules
March 7, 2010 - ACCES I/O Products announces the USB-AO Series, which includes 10 models with list prices ranging from $299 to $699. The boards feature both unipolar and bipolar output ranges. Additional specific ranges can be achieved as factory options. All analog output channels can be updated either individually or simultaneously. System calibration specific to user requirements can be performed via a provided, easy-to-use, software utility. Automatic circuits limit analog outputs to zero volts until initialized via software command.A micro-fit USB header connector is provided in parallel with the high retention type B connector and can be used for stacking and embedded applications. Available accessories include a wide variety of cables and screw terminal boards for quick and easy connectivity.Key features of the USB-AO Series include:
Up to 16 analog outputs with 12 or 16-bit resolution
High-speed USB 2.0 device, USB 1.1 compatible
Unipolar and bipolar output ranges
Real-time hardware calibration per channel
Update outputs individually or simultaneously
Two 16-bit analog inputs and 16 lines of digital I/O
All digital I/O lines buffered with 10mA source, 24mA sink current capabilities
USB/104 form-factor for OEM embedded applications
OEM version (board only) features PC/104 module size and mounting compatibility
Alternate micro-fit embedded USB header connector
Type B USB connector features industrial strength and high-retention design
Extended operating temperature and DIN rail mounting provisions
Small, (4" x 4" x 1.25") rugged, steel industrial enclosure
Eight or four channel versions available
The USB-AO Series was designed to be used in rugged industrial environments but is small enough to fit nicely onto any desk or testing station. The board measures just 3.550 by 3.775 inches and ships inside a steel powder-coated enclosure with an anti-skid bottom. A DIN rail mounting provision is available for installation in industrial environments. What makes the OEM USB/104 option unique is that its PCB size and pre-drilled mounting holes match the PC/104 form factor (without the bus connections). This ensures easy installation using standard standoffs inside most embedded enclosures or systems. The USB-AO Series can be integrated into any PC/104-based stack by simply connecting it to a USB port included on-board with embedded CPU form factors such as EBX, EPIC, and PC/104.The USB-AO Series utilizes a high-speed custom function driver optimized for a maximum data throughput that is 50-100 times faster than the USB human interface device (HID) driver used by many competing products. This approach maximizes the full functionality of the hardware along with capitalizing the advantage of high-speed USB 2.0. The USB-AO Series is supported for use in most operating systems and includes a free Linux (including Mac OS X) and Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7 compatible software package. This package contains sample programs and source code in Visual Basic, Delphi, and Visual C++ for Windows. Also provided is a graphical setup program in Windows. Third party support includes a Windows standard DLL interface usable from the most popular application programs, and includes LabVIEW VIs. Embedded OS support includes Windows Xpe.Price:Prices range from $299 to $699 depending on model.Please inquire for OEM and volume pricing
