USB I/O

USB I/O Module with 8-ch Universal AI with High Voltage Protection. Includes CN-1824 Daughter Board and 1.5M USB Cable (CA-USB15).

The USB-2026 CR brings analog and digital I/O to a PC or box PC over a single USB 2.0 full-speed connection. It combines five differential analog inputs, two 12-bit analog outputs, two digital inputs and two digital outputs in a compact, portable housing that draws its power from the USB bus, so no separate supply wiring is needed. This makes it a practical choice where a full PC I/O card would be awkward to fit or service.Each analog input can be set to its own voltage or current range, which suits mixed sensor layouts without changing hardware. Analog outputs support voltage and 4 ~ 20 mA current ranges, with open wire detection on the 4 ~ 20 mA outputs. Both digital outputs are isolated open collector sink types with overload and short-circuit protection, and can be set to alarm output behaviour.The CR variant ships with a 1.5 m USB cable (CA-USB15) that can be locked in place. ICP DAS supplies an API library and demo programs with source code for Windows and Linux, covering VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW, so the module can be integrated into custom applications without installing a separate driver.ApplicationsAutomationMeasurement and testingLaboratory research

USB-2045 CR is a USB 2.0 full-speed I/O module that adds 16 sink-type (NPN, open collector) digital outputs to a PC over a single USB connection. It is bus powered, so no external supply is needed for the module itself, and it works without a driver installation.Each output channel handles up to 650 mA with overload protection at 1.4 A and short-circuit protection. Power-on and safe output values are programmable, and the module has both a hardware watchdog (1.6 second) and a programmable software watchdog. A safe state can be applied if communication fails, and 16 LED indicators show the status of the outputs.A utility tool supports configuration and quick I/O testing, and an API library is provided for VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW. The order includes a 1.5M USB cable (CA-USB15), and the cable can be locked in place.ApplicationsAutomationMeasurement and testingLaboratory researchTesting equipment

The USB-2045-32 expands I/O on a PC or embedded host through a single USB connection, with no external power supply required. Its 32 open-collector, sink-type (NPN) digital outputs each handle up to 500 mA, and an LED per channel shows the state of every output at a glance.Two watchdog layers, a hardware watchdog (1.6 second) and a programmable software watchdog, work together with programmable power-on and safe values. If communication fails, the outputs move to their configured safe state, which helps keep control systems predictable in demanding environments.The ordering code CR variant is supplied with a 1.5 M USB cable (CA-USB15), and the cable can be locked to the module. A utility tool supports module configuration and I/O testing, and an API library is available for VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW.ApplicationsAutomationLaboratory researchMeasurement and testingTesting equipment

The USB-2051 CR adds 16 isolated digital inputs to a PC over a full-speed USB 2.0 connection. It needs no external supply, as it draws its power from the USB bus, and it works without a driver installation, so engineers can connect it and start reading inputs quickly.Each input can be wired for either dry contact or wet contact signals, and the sink or source behaviour is selected through the wiring. Every channel can also operate as a 32-bit counter, which suits pulse counting and event tallying. The 16 status LEDs show the state of each input, and a hardware and programmable software watchdog with configurable power-on and safe values helps the module keep running in demanding environments.For application development, an API library and demo code are available for Windows and Linux, supporting VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW. A utility tool is provided for configuration and quick I/O testing. The order includes a 1.5M USB cable (CA-USB15), and the cable can be locked in place.ApplicationsBuilding automationMachine automationFactory automationTesting equipment

USB-2051-32 is a USB-attached I/O module that adds 32 digital input channels to a PC or embedded host without a separate power supply. Each channel can be wired as a dry or wet contact, and every channel can also operate as a 32-bit counter, which suits pulse counting and event monitoring tasks.Input type and sink/source behaviour are selected through wiring. Dry contacts are rated for an effective distance of up to 500 metres, while wet inputs accept +10 VDC to +50 VDC. A hardware watchdog and a programmable software watchdog are provided, and 32 LED indicators show the state of the digital inputs.The module is plug-and-play and needs no driver. A utility tool supports configuration and quick I/O testing, and an API library is available for VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW. The package includes a 1.5 m USB cable (CA-USB15), with a lockable connector.ApplicationsBuilding automationFactory automationMachine automationTesting equipment

The USB-2055 CR adds 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs to a PC or Linux host over a single USB 2.0 Full-Speed connection. It draws its power from the USB bus, so no external supply is needed, and it works as plug-and-play without a driver. This makes it a practical choice for I/O expansion on engineering workstations, test rigs and embedded USB hosts.Each digital input can be wired for dry or wet contact, and all inputs can be used as 32-bit counters. The outputs are open-collector, sink (NPN) type rated at 650 mA per channel. The 16 LED indicators show the state of each input and output, and the power-on and safe values of the outputs are programmable.The ordering code includes a 1.5M USB cable (CA-USB15). A utility tool is provided for configuration and I/O testing, and an API library with demos and source code supports development in VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW.ApplicationsBuilding automationFactory automationMachine automationMeasurement and testingLaboratory researchTesting equipment

The USB-2055-32 adds 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs to a PC over USB 2.0 full-speed (12 Mbps), with no external power supply needed as it is USB bus powered. Every digital input channel can be used as a 32-bit counter, and the input wiring can be set for dry or wet contact operation, which suits both switch-based and powered sensor signals.Outputs are open-collector, sink (NPN) type, rated at 600 mA per channel. Configurable power-on and safe values define the output state at start-up and when communication fails. A hardware watchdog (1.6 second) and a programmable software watchdog help the module keep running reliably in demanding environments. Each channel has an LED indicator, giving 32 status LEDs for quick visual checks.An API library and demo programs with source code are provided for Windows and Linux, covering VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW. The order includes a 1.5 m USB cable (CA-USB15), which can be locked in place.ApplicationsBuilding automationFactory automationMachine automationMeasurement and testingLaboratory researchTesting equipment

The USB-2060 CR adds six digital inputs and six relay outputs to a PC over USB 2.0 Full-Speed, with no external power supply required as the module is powered from the USB bus. It suits I/O expansion where a simple plug-and-play connection is preferred over a dedicated controller or fieldbus card.Each digital input can be wired as a dry or wet contact, and all six channels can operate as 32-bit counters with a maximum frequency of 500 Hz. The relay outputs are Form A (SPST-NO) rated at 5 A, and the module provides configurable power-on and safe values together with a hardware and a programmable software watchdog to keep outputs in a known state if communication fails.A utility tool is supplied for configuration and quick I/O testing, and an API library with demos and source code is provided for Windows and Linux developers working in VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET or LabVIEW. This variant includes a 1.5M USB cable (CA-USB15), and the module is locked in place with a lockable USB cable.ApplicationsBuilding automationFactory automationMachine automationTesting equipment

The USB-2064 CR adds eight power relay outputs to a PC or embedded host over a full-speed USB 2.0 connection. Each channel is a Form A (SPST-NO) contact rated at 5 A 250 VAC or 5 A 30 VDC, so it can switch mains-level or DC loads directly. Status LEDs show the state of each relay, which simplifies commissioning and fault finding.Reliability features target unattended operation. A hardware watchdog and a programmable software watchdog work together, and configurable power-on and safe output values define the relay states the module adopts when communication is lost. The unit is powered from the USB bus and needs no external supply for its own electronics, with a rated consumption of 1.4 W.API libraries and demonstration code for Windows and Linux are supplied for VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW. The order includes a 1.5 m USB cable (CA-USB15) with a lockable connector.ApplicationsBuilding automationFactory automationMachine automationTesting equipment

USB-2064-16 is a full-speed USB I/O module that adds 16 Form A (SPST-NO) power relay outputs to a PC. Each relay switches up to 3 A at 250 VAC (47 ~ 63 Hz) or 30 VDC, so it can drive loads directly in building, factory and machine automation without an extra interface stage.The module is bus powered and works plug-and-play without a driver. Dual watchdogs, a 1.6 second hardware watchdog and a programmable software watchdog, work with programmable power-on and safe values so outputs can be set to a defined state if communication fails. LED indicators show power, communication and the state of each relay.An API library and demo code with source for Windows and Linux are provided for VB, C/C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW, so engineers can write their own USB applications. This ordering code includes a 1.5 M USB cable (CA-USB15) with a lockable connector.ApplicationsBuilding automationFactory automationMachine automationTesting equipment

USB-2068-18 adds digital input and relay output channels to a PC over a single USB 2.0 full-speed connection. It suits engineers who need plug-and-play I/O expansion without a separate power supply, as the module is powered from the USB bus and requires no driver installation.The 10 digital inputs can be wired as dry or wet contacts, and all channels can run as 32-bit counters at up to 500 Hz. The 8 Form C (SPDT) relay outputs have configurable power-on and safe values, and a dual watchdog helps the module keep operating in demanding environments. The product is rated for an operating range of -25 ~ +75 °C.Windows and Linux users can build their own applications with the supplied API library and demo programs with source code, using VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET or LabVIEW. This ordering code includes a 1.5 m USB cable (CA-USB15).ApplicationsAutomationMeasurement and testingLaboratory research

USB-2084 CR is a full-speed USB 2.0 module that adds counter, frequency and encoder inputs to a PC without opening the chassis. It provides either eight channels for frequency and up counting or four channels for up/down, direction/pulse and A/B phase (quadrature) counting, which suits factory automation, embedded machine control and manufacturing test work.The module is bus powered, so no external supply is needed, and it installs as plug-and-play with no driver to set up. It can be attached or removed while the system is running. Each channel can be configured individually, and a software-programmable low-pass filter from 1 to 32767 µs helps reject noise on the inputs.An API library and demo programs with source code are available for Windows and Linux users. They cover VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW, allowing engineers to build their own USB applications. The order includes a 1.5M USB cable (CA-USB15), and the module is RoHS compliant.ApplicationsCounter measurementFrequency measurementMotion controlFactory automationEmbedded machine controlManufacturing test

USB-2255-32 is a USB 2.0 I/O module that adds 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs to a PC over a single USB connection. Each input can be wired for dry or wet contact, and every input can also run as a 32-bit counter, which suits pulse and event counting tasks.The module's two USB ports let several units share one PC port in a daisy chain of up to five nodes, which helps where USB ports are scarce. Power can come from a +10 to +30 VDC terminal block, and the dual watchdog with programmable power-on and safe output values keeps outputs in a defined state. Because the module is plug-and-play, no driver installation is needed.Configuration and I/O testing are supported by a setup tool, and an API library with demos is provided for VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW.Software support is listed for 32/64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, as well as Linux.The ordering code includes a 1.8 m lockable USB cable (CA-USB-AC2-L018).ApplicationsBuilding automationFactory automationMachine automationMeasurement and testingTesting equipment

The USB-2255-64 adds 32 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs to a PC over USB 2.0. Every input can be wired for dry or wet contacts and can run as a 32-bit counter, which suits event counting and status monitoring. The 32 outputs are open-collector, sink (NPN), rated 3.5 to 50 VDC load voltage and 500 mA per channel, and LED indicators show the state of each channel.Reliability features include a hardware watchdog with a 1.6 second timeout and a programmable software watchdog. Power-on and safe values can be set for the digital outputs, so the module can hold a defined state if the host stops responding. The module accepts dual +10 to +30 VDC power inputs, so a second supply can take over if the first is interrupted.The built-in two-port USB hub allows up to five modules to be daisy-chained from one PC port. Each module ships with a 1.8 m lockable USB cable. An API library with demos and source code is supplied for Windows and Linux, covering VB, C++, C#.NET, VB.NET and LabVIEW, and a setup and I/O test tool is included.ApplicationsBuilding AutomationFactory AutomationMeasurement and TestingTesting EquipmentMachine Automation

The USB-4018HS is an 8-channel high speed thermocouple input module that connects directly to a PC over USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbps). It takes its power from the USB bus, so no external supply is needed, and it suits engineers who need fast, isolated temperature acquisition at a desk, on a test bench or inside a larger PC-based system.Each channel accepts a wide range of thermocouple types, including J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, C, L, M and L(DIN43710), and samples at 100Hz per channel with a stated resolution of 0.1ºC and accuracy of ±0.5ºC. Built-in watchdog timers, status LEDs and 3000 VDC intra-module isolation help protect the measurement chain and the host computer.Drivers are supplied for Windows 7/10/11 as a USB virtual COM port, and Linux (kernel 2.4 or later) is also covered. The module communicates using Modbus RTU. The order includes a 1.5 m USB cable with ferrite core and lockable connectors.ApplicationsSMD assembly manufacturingPC board manufacturingPharmaceutical industryFootwear manufacturingFood industryGeneral temperature measurement in automation

The USB-4018HS-16 is a USB-connected thermocouple measurement module for engineers who need 16 channels of temperature data on a PC without a dedicated data acquisition card. It is bus powered, so no separate power supply is needed, and it supports thermocouple types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N, C, L, M and L (DIN43710).Each channel carries out automatic cold-junction compensation, with a stated resolution of 0.1ºC and accuracy of ±0.5ºC. Each channel samples at 100 Hz, and 3000 VDC intra-module isolation separates the module's internal circuits. The module is configured through the USB-4000 series Utility, which allows setup and testing without writing code.A 1.5 m lockable USB cable with a ferrite core is included with this ordering code. The module uses a Modbus RTU protocol over its USB virtual COM port, and the driver is supplied for Windows 7/10/11 and Linux (kernel 2.4 or later).ApplicationsSMD assembly manufacturingPC board manufacturingFootwear manufacturingPharmaceutical industryFood industryGeneral temperature measurement in industrial environments

USB-87P1-G CR extends a host system's I/O over a single USB connection. It takes one I-87K series module and includes an intelligent CPU module that communicates using the ASCII-based DCON protocol. Over 30 I-87K series I/O types, covering analogue and digital input and output, counter and frequency functions, are supported with the unit.The unit is built for harsh and electrically noisy sites. It accepts a wide 10 ~ 30 VDC power input, has an isolated power input and runs across a -25 ~ +75 °C operating range. Installation and maintenance are simplified by hot swap support, automatic configuration and LED indicators for fault detection.Software support includes DLL, LabVIEW driver, InduSoft driver, Linux driver and OPC server options, so the I-87K modules fitted to the unit can be integrated into a range of software systems. The grey cover (G) variant is the one supplied under this ordering code.ApplicationsExpanding I/O to a host system over USB in harsh or noisy environmentsDistributed data acquisition and control using I-87K series modules

USB-87P2-G CR expands industrial I/O over a single USB port. Its two slots accept I-87K series modules, giving engineers a compact way to add analogue, digital, counter and frequency channels to a host PC through a DCON-based interface.The unit is built for harsh, electrically noisy sites. It accepts a wide 10 ~ 30 VDC supply, provides isolated power input and operates from -25 ~ +75 °C. Hot swapping, automatic configuration and LED fault indication simplify installation and maintenance, while dual watchdog, programmable power-on and safe values support safe, predictable operation.Software support includes a DLL, a LabVIEW driver, an InduSoft driver, a Linux driver and an OPC server, so modules fitted to the unit can be integrated into a variety of software systems.ApplicationsRemote I/O expansion for industrial control and monitoringData acquisition in harsh or electrically noisy environmentsIntegration of I-87K modules into custom software via DLL, LabVIEW, InduSoft, Linux or OPC

The USB-87P4-G CR expands I/O over a single USB connection, giving engineers four slots for I-87K series modules. An intelligent CPU module handles communication using the ASCII-based DCON protocol, so modules can be accessed through a simple text command set.Designed for electrically noisy and harsh sites, the unit accepts a wide 10 ~ 30 VDC input with isolated power, and it operates from -25 ~ +75 °C. Hot swapping, automatic configuration and LED fault indication simplify installation and maintenance, while dual watchdog, programmable power-on and safe-value settings support safe system behaviour.More than 30 I-87K modules are supported, covering analogue input and output, digital input and output, counter and frequency functions. Software support includes a DLL, LabVIEW driver, InduSoft driver, Linux driver and OPC server.ApplicationsData acquisition and I/O expansion for USB-connected PCs and systemsHarsh or electrically noisy industrial environmentsAnalogue, digital, counter and frequency I/O monitoring and control

USB-87P8-G CR expands I/O over a single USB port, giving engineers eight slots for I-87K series modules in one DIN-rail or wall-mounted unit. It suits installations where electrical noise and harsh conditions are expected, with a wide 10 ~ 30 VDC power input, isolated power and a -25 ~ +75 °C operating range.Installation and maintenance are simplified by hot swapping, automatic configuration and LED indicators that show faults at a glance. Dual watchdog protection, programmable power-on behaviour and programmable safe values add further control for safety-conscious designs.More than 30 I-87K modules are supported, covering analog input and output, digital input and output, counter and frequency functions. The unit ships with DLL, LabVIEW, InduSoft, Linux and OPC server software options, so modules can be integrated into a range of software systems.ApplicationsIndustrial I/O expansion in harsh or electrically noisy environmentsPC-based data acquisition and control using USB-connected I/O