Test & Measurement: USB Module Boasts Eight 24-V Inputs, Eight 6-A Outputs

The USB-PDISO8 features eight isolated 24-V ac or dc digital inputs and eight 6-A outputs rated for 240 V ac or 28 V dc, with a built-in USB port to simplify expansion. The device incorporates built-in signal conditioning and screw terminals in a rugged aluminum enclosure. The chassis can rest on a benchtop or may be mounted on any standard DIN rail. The USB port allows expansion of Measurement Advantage brand systems without the need for an external USB hub. The module comes with TracerDAQ software, a professional-grade strip chart recorder and data logger application, and SoftWIRE, a graphical programming interface for Visual studio .NET. Also included is Universal Library programming language support for Windows languages and the InstaCal configuration and test routine. The USB-PDISO8 costs $299.