Introducing the usb-pdiso8/40, Software features, Introducing the usb-pdiso8/40 -1 – Measurement Computing USB-PDISO8/40 User Manual
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Chapter 1
Introducing the USB-PDISO8/40
This user's guide contains all of the information you need to install, configure, and program the USB-
PDISO8/40.
The USB-PDISO8/40 is a USB 1.1 low-speed device that is used for data acquisition and control. The USB-
PDISO8/40 is supported under popular Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems, and is fully compatible with
both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports.
The USB-PDISO8/40 offers eight single pole double throw (SPDT) Form C relay outputs and eight isolated
high voltage digital inputs. The inputs monitor 24V AC or DC inputs. The relay outputs provide 6 Amp outputs
at 240 VAC or 28 VDC.
You can configure each isolated input with an optional input filter. The input filters are enabled and disabled by
software.
The USB-PDISO8/40 is shown in Figure 1-1. All I/O connections are made to a 40-pin connector.
The USB-PDISO8/40 is powered by an external 9 V, 1 A regulated power supply that is shipped with the
device. The USB-PDISO8/40 is shipped in a rugged enclosure that you can mount on a DIN rail or on a bench.
Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your USB-PDISO8/40, refer to
the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at
.
for the latest software version or versions of the software supported
under less commonly used operating systems.
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