Data Translation Announces Isolated USB Output Modules for Industrial and Scientific Uses

Marlboro, Mass., − April 26, 2007 − Data Translation announces the DT9853 Series of low cost USB bus-powered D/A modules optimized for use in harsh environments. Contrary to the popular use of USB modules in benign lab-type applications, the DT9853 series is galvanically isolated to +-300V and provides voltage as well as the industrial standard 0 to 20mA current outputs concurrently. These modules operate as high speed USB devices for maximum speed and accuracy.

According to Fred Molinari, President, and CEO of Data Translation, "The DT9853 Series is ideal for process control, control loop, and test applications requiring stable and accurate output signals. The plug and play installation of these USB modules simplify configuration and reduce set-up time while offering unrivaled isolation and superior accuracy."

The DT9853 Series of low-cost analog output and digital I/O modules for the USB bus offer the following features:

Galvanically isolated to +/-300V for improved signal accuracy and safety.
4 or 8 glitchless analog outputs with 16-bit resolution for highly accurate measurements.
8 dedicated digital input lines and 8 dedicated digital output lines for external event synchronization.
Interrupt on change support ideal for monitoring and controlling critical signals.
Output ranges of 0-10V, +/-10V, and 0-20 mA offer maximum flexibility.
Scalable design for easy connection of high channel count applications.
32-bit counter/timer for counting external events.
Compact rugged enclosure for easy set-up and configuration.
Many software options from VB.NET to full, no programming Measure Foundry applications.

The DT9853 Series of USB output modules are available in the following models:

Model	Channels	Resolution	Digital I/O	Output Range
DT9853	4	16	16	0-10V, +/- 10V
DT9853-M	4	16	16	0-10V, +/- 10V, 0-20mA
DT9854	8	16	16	0-10V, +/- 10V
DT9854-M	8	16	16	0-10V, +/- 10V, 0-20mA

Software Support

Many software choices for easy application development are available for the DT9853Series. All DT9853 Series modules ship with the Omni CD which offers a variety of software tools and libraries. Additionally, other ready to measure software programs for test and measurement including the powerful easy to use graphical application program Measure Foundry are available.

Pricing and Availability

The DT9853 Series of isolated D/A modules for USB are priced starting at $495 US and are shipping immediately.

Press Contact

Lori Stanton
Data Translation, Inc.
(508)-481-3700 ext. 1544
lstanton@datx.com