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Selection Guide for USB Modules

Selection Guide for USB Modules

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The USB DAQ series features a range of USB I/O modules that support multifunction industrial USB. These modules are easy to install and set up.


Features & Benefits

Plug-and-play USB DAQ Modules

Advantech's USB DAQ modules, specifically the USB-5800/4700 series, are ideal for a variety of industrial applications needing easy-to-install portable I/O capabilities. Their plug-and-play USB interface allows users to effortlessly expand or upgrade their system's I/O functions, making them particularly suitable for systems lacking PCI/PCIe slots.


Feature Highlights

Ease of Use

Safety and Reliability

Expandability
  • Detachable screw terminal with on-module pin assignment index.
  • The front-facing LED indicators, ID switch, and terminal blocks offer convenient access for easy installation and maintenance (USB-5800 series only).
  • Advantech offers lockable USB cables to prevent accidental disconnection.
  • The USB-5800 series is equipped with Level 3 electrostatic discharge and surge protection.
  • Additionally, it includes advanced features like AutoRecovery, Output-Locker, and link reconnection to ensure zero failures.
  • Supports daisy chaining of up to five modules, eliminating the need for a USB hub to expand the system I/O. (USB-5800 series only).



USB DAQ Modules Sellection Guide​​​​​​​

Following these steps, you can select the most suitable USB DAQ module.
For example, you are looking for an inexpensive USB DAQ for an Industrial automation project.

Step 1. Define Application Requirements:
1.1 Type: Analog input and digital output.
1.2  Number of Channels: For example 8 analog inputs, 8 digital outputs.
1.3 Resolution: 16-bit.
1.4 Sampling Rate: 100 kS/s.

Step 2. Evaluate Environmental Conditions:
2.1 Isolation: 2500 VDC isolation is needed.
2.2 Environment: Indoor lab setup, standard temperature, and humidity.
2.3 Perfferable mounting type

Step 3. Interface and Connectivity:
USB Version: USB 3.0 for high-speed data transfer.
Power: Bus-powered is preferred for portability.
Compatibility: Must work with LabVIEW.
Software Support and Integration:

Step 4. Driver Availability:
Compatible with Windows and LabVIEW.
API: Required for custom software development.

Step 5. Budget and Cost Considerations:
Contact DIFI.NET for a quote getting.

Step 6. Make a Decision:
Review and Compare Available Options.
Review specifications and ensure they meet the requirements.

Shortlist for Industrial automation and control systems USB-4716A and USB-4711A.


For more detail check the table with the parameters below.

Category

USB 3.0 Isolated Digital I/O

Product image

Model

USB-5830 

USB-5856 

USB-5850

USB-5855

USB-5860

USB-5862

  Ideal for Applications
  •  High-speed digital I/O applications
  • Industrial automation systems
  • Real-time data acquisition
  • High-isolation input applications
  • Monitoring systems in harsh environments
  • Safety-critical data acquisition
  • General-purpose digital I/O applications
  • Academic and research projects
  • Prototyping and testing environments
  •  High-speed data acquisition
  • Integration with custom software solutions
  • Industrial control systems
  • Large-scale data acquisition systems
  • Complex automation projects
  • Environments requiring high isolation and numerous I/O channels
  •  High-density digital output applications
  • Custom control systems
  • Industrial and commercial automation

Isolated

Digital I/O



Input


Channels

16

32

16

32

8

16

Input Range

Logic 0: 3 V max.

Logic 1: 10 V min.

(30 V max.)

Logic 0: 3 V max.

Logic 1: 10 V min.

(30 V max.)

Logic 0: 3 V max.

Logic 1: 10 V min.

(30 V max.)

Logic 0: 3 V max.

Logic 1: 10 V min.

(30 V max.)

Logic 0: 3 V max.

Logic 1: 10 V min.

(30 V max.)

Logic 0: 3 V max.

Logic 1: 10 V min.

(30 V max.)

Isolation Protection

2,500 VDC

2,500 VDC

2,500 VDC

2,500 VDC

2,500 VDC

2,500 VDC




Output




Channels

16

32

–

–

–

–

Load Voltage

5 ~ 40 VDC

5 ~ 40 VDC

–

–

–

–

Load Current

350mA/ch (sink) @ 25°C

250mA/ch (sink) @ 60°C

350mA/ch (sink) @ 25°C

250mA/ch (sink) @ 60°C


–


–


–


–

Isolation Protection

2,500 VDC

2,500 VDC

–

–

–

–

Opto-Isolator Response Time

100 μs

100 μs

–

–

–

–

Relay Output






PhotoMOS SPST

(Form A)

Channels

–

–

8

16

–

–

Load Voltage

–

–

60V

(AC peak or DC)

60V

(AC peak or DC)

–

–

Load Current

–

–

1.2A/ch

1.2A/ch

–

–

Isolation Protection

–

–

1,500 VDC

1,500 VDC

–

–

Response Time

–

–

Turn-on: 1 ms (typical)

Turn-off: 0.6 ms (typical)

Turn-on: 1 ms (typical)

Turn-off: 0.6 ms (typical)

–

–





Relay Output Form A





Channels

–

–

–

–

8

16

Contact Rating (resistive)

–

–

–

–

2A @ 250 VAC,

2A @ 30 VDC

2A @ 250 VAC,

2A @ 30 VDC

Max.Switching Power

–

–

–

–

500 VA, 60 W

500 VA, 60 W

Max. Switching Voltage

–

–

–

–

270 VAC, 125 VDC

270 VAC, 125 VDC


Response Time

–

–

–

–

Operating time: 10 ms (max.) Release time: 5 ms (max.)

Operating time: 10 ms (max.) Release time: 5 ms (max.)


Dimension (W x H x D)

120 x 120 x 40 mm

(4.72" x 4.72" x

1.57")

168 x 120 x 40 mm

(6.61" x 4.72" x

1.57")

120 x 120 x 40 mm

(4.72" x 4.72" x

1.57")

168 x 120 x 40 mm

(6.61" x 4.72" x

1.57")

120 x 120 x 40 mm

(4.72" x 4.72" x

1.57")

168 x 120 x 40 mm

(6.61" x 4.72" x

1.57")

Board ID Switch

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

Operating Temperature

0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F)

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP/7/8/10 and Linux

  ✓: supported, – : not supported, △ : optional


Category

USB 3.0 Analog Input Modules

Product image                                                               

Model

USB-5801

USB-5817

USB-5820

  Ideal for Applications
  • General-purpose digital I/O applications
  • Academic research and lab experiments
  • Small-scale automation and control projects
  • Industrial automation and control systems
  • High-speed data acquisition projects
  • Environments requiring reliable and isolated I/O operations
  • Large-scale industrial and commercial automation systems
  • Complex data acquisition and control projects
  • Applications requiring high channel density and isolation




Analog Input






Resolution

24

16

–

Channels

4 diff./pseudo-diff.

8 diff.

–

Sampling Rate

192KS/s, Simultaneous

200kS/s, Multiplexed

–

IEPE

2mA

–

–

Value Range 

Unipolar

–

–

–

Bipolar

±10 V, ±1 V

0- 20mA, ±10V

–

Configurable Per Channel

✓

✓

–

Trigger Modes

Pacer/ Software

✓

✓

–

External Pulse

✓

✓

–

Analog Output 

Resolution

24

–

16

Channels

2

–

4

Updating Rate

192KS/s, Simultaneous

–

200kS/s, Multiplexed

Output Range

±1 V, ±10 V

–

0-5V, 0-10V, ±5V, ±10V, 0-20mA,

4-20 mA

Tachometer

Channels

2

–

–

Input Range

Logic 0: 3 V max.

Logic 1: 10 V min. (30 V max.)

–

–

Input Frequency

5kHz

–

–

Isolated

Digital I/O 

Input Channels

4

–

–

Output Channels

4

–

–

Opto-Isolator Response Time

100us

–

–

Isolation Protection

2,500 VDC

–

–


Dimension (W x H x D)

168 x 120 x 40 mm

(6.61" x 4.72" x 1.57")

120 x 120 x 40 mm

(4.72" x 4.72" x 1.57")

120 x 120 x 40 mm

(4.72" x 4.72" x 1.57")

Board ID Switch

✓

✓

✓

Operating Temperature

0 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F)

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP/7/8/10 and Linux

   ✓: supported, – : not supported, △ : optional


Category

USB 3.0 Multifunction

USB 2.0Multifunction

Product image                                                                        

Model

USB-4711A

USB-4716A

USB-4702

USB-4704

  Ideal for Applications
  • General-purpose analog and digital I/O applications
  • Academic research and laboratory experiments
  • Prototyping and development projects
  • High-precision data acquisition applications
  • Industrial automation and control systems
  • Advanced research and development projects
  • Basic data acquisition tasks
  • Educational purposes and hands-on learning
  • Small-scale testing and monitoring applications
  • Versatile data acquisition and control tasks
  • Educational and laboratory environments
  • Integration with custom applications and systems










Analog Input

Resolution

12-bit

16-bit

12-bit

14-bit

Channels

16 SE/8 diff.

16 SE/8 diff.

8 SE/4 diff.

8 SE/4 diff.

Onboard FIFO

1024 samples

1024 samples

512 samples

512 samples

Sampling Rate

150 kS/s

200 kS/s

10 kS/s

48 kS/s

Input Ranges

Unipolar Inputs

–

0~10, 0 ~5, 0~2.5, 0~1.25V;

–

–

Bipolar Inputs

±10, ±5, ±2.5, ±1.25 V ±0.625 V

±10, ±5, ±2.5, ±1.25 V ±0.625 V

±10, ±5, ±4, ±2.5, ±1.25, ±1V

±10, ±5, ±4, ±2.5, ±1.25, ±1V

Configurable Per Channel

✓

✓

✓

✓

Trigger Modes

Pacer/ Software

✓

✓

✓

✓

External Pulse

✓

✓

✓

✓

Data Transfer

Software

✓

✓

✓

✓



Analog Output

Resolution

12-bit

16-bit

12-bit

12-bit

Channels

2

2

2

2

Output Range

0 ~ 5, 0 ~ 10, ±5, ±10V

0~ 5, 0~ 10, ±5,±10V

0~5V

0~5, 0~10V

Output Rate

Static update

Static update

Static update

Static update


Digital I/O

Input Channels

8

8

8

8

Output Channels

8

8

8

8



Timer Counter

Channels

1

1

1

1

Resolution

16-bit

16-bit

32-bit

16-bit

Max. Input Frequency

1 KHz

1 KHz

5 KHz

10 KHz

Auto Calibration

✓

✓

✓

✓

Dimension (W x H x D)

132 x80 x32 mm (5.2" x 3.15" x 1.26")

132 x80 x32 mm (5.2" x 3.15" x 1.26")

70 x70 mm (2.76" x 2.76")

132 x80 x32 mm (5.2" x 3.15" x 1.26")

Connector

Onboard screw terminal

Onboard screw terminal

DB37

Onboard screw terminal

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP/7/8/10and Linux

LabVIEW Driver

✓

✓

✓

✓

   ✓: supported, – : not supported, △ : optional