Multifunctional I/O Module is USB-based.
Press Release Summary:
Plug-and-play data acquisition module, Model USB-4711, features 100 kS/s 12-bit A/D converter with on-board 1 kS FIFO buffer. It provides up to 16 single-ended A/D input channels, two 12-bit D/A output channels, 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, and 1 event counter. Module is equipped with on-board screw terminals for wiring, Windows driver, and ActiveX and LabVIEW driver support. It obtains all required power from USB port; no external power supply is need.
Original Press Release:
Advantech Launches First USB-Based Multifunctional I/O
(Cincinnati, Ohio - 11/10/2005) - The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the USB-4711. This is the first USB-based multifunctional I/O module. USB-4711 is a plug & play data acquisition module with no need to open the chassis to install.
USB-4711 features a 100KS/s 12-bit A/D converter with an on-board 1K sample FIFO buffer. USB-4711 provides a total of up to 16-single ended A/D input channels, two 12-bit D/A output channels, 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, and one event counter.
The key features of the USB-4711 include, USB 2.0 interface, on-board screw terminals for wiring, 16 AI, 12-bit resolution, 100KS/s, 2 AO, 8 DI and 8 DO, Windows driver, and ActiveX and LabVIEW driver support.
USB-4711 is reliable and rugged enough for industrial applications as well as home projects and, is perfect for adding measurement and control capability to any computer with an USB port. USB-4711 is suitable for portable Data Acquisition and Industrial Automation applications and obtains all required power from the USB port, no external power supply is need.
USB-4711 has a list price at $545 and is available for purchase directly from Advantech or from one of Advantech's North American distributors at www.advantech.com.
Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group - Founded in 1983, the Industrial Automation Group of Advantech Corporation is the only complete PC-based Industrial Automation Solution Manufacturer offering products such as Industrial PCs, Workstations, Panel PCs, Flat Panel Monitors, Heavy Environmental PCs, Customized PCs, Single Board Computers, Data Acquisition & Control Devices and Web-enabled products for a wide array of industries. Drawing on the talents of more than 1,800 people, Advantech operates an extensive sales and marketing network in 16 countries and 35 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers. Today Advantech offers over 700 products and solutions, adding 30 new products each year. US operations for the Industrial Automation Group are based in Cincinnati, OH (877-294-8989) Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group, 1320 Kemper Meadow Drive, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH 45240. Website for Advantech customers in North America: www.advantech.com Email: info@advantech.com
Chuck Harrell
Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group
(513) 742-8895 x333
website: www.advantech.com
