New low-cost 16-bit DAQ from Measurement Computing Corporation

LETCHWORTH, U.K. - July 17, 2014 - PRLog -- Adept Scientific (Letchworth, Herts.) announces two new, low-cost, 16-bit, multifunction USB DAQ devices from Measurement Computing Corporation (Norton, Mass.). With sample rates up to 100 kS/s, the new USB-230 Series is now available from Adept Scientific in the UK.

Two models are included in the USB-230 Series. The USB-234 offers sample rates up to 100 kS/s, and the USB-231 up to 50 kS/s. Both models feature eight single-ended/four differential analogue inputs. There are eight digital I/O lines, with each digital channel software-selectable for both input and output.

The devices also feature a 32-bit counter input and two 16-bit analogue outputs; the latter can be updated at a rate up to 5 kS/s per channel. An external digital trigger input is software-selectable for rising edge or falling edge detection.

Removable screw-terminal connectors make signal connections easy. A high-speed Micro-USB cable is included and no external power source is needed.

The devices are supplied with a range of software, including out-of-the-box TracerDAQ® for quick-and-easy logging and displaying of data; and InstaCal, an all-in-one package for installation, configuration and test. There's also comprehensive support for C®, C++®, C#®, Visual Basic®, and Visual Basic .NET™; and drivers for DASYLab®, and NI LabVIEW™.

Full details and prices of the USB-230 devices, along with a comprehensive range of data acquisition hardware and software including the entire Measurement Computing catalogue, can be found at www.adeptscience.com/mcc

About Adept Scientific

Adept Scientific is one of the world’s leading suppliers of software and hardware products, consultancy and training for research, engineering, scientific and technical applications on desktop computers. The company, founded in 1984, has offices in the UK, Germany, France and throughout the Nordic region, serving customers in 19 countries. Full details and contact information for all Adept Scientific international offices are available at www.adeptscience.co.uk; or telephone +44 (0)1462 480055.

About Measurement Computing

Measurement Computing is the market leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of value-priced data acquisition hardware, and test and measurement software solutions for both programmers and non-programmers. More information about Measurement Computing is available at www.mccdaq.com.

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