Advantech Releases Dedicated Thermocouple Module

Advantech's USB-4718

Taipei, Taiwan, Feb 13, 2006 – Advantech Corp. is proud to announce its first dedicated USB-based Thermocouple module, the USB-4718. Featuring up to 7 different types of thermocouples (J,K,T,E,R,S,B), 6 voltage input ranges, 0~20mA or 4~20mA current input (to support variety of sensors), and 16 total Isolated DI/O channels, the cost-effective USB-4718 is the perfect solution for all temperature measurement control applications with its rugged, versatile, and efficient portable design.

Additionally, the USB-4718 includes 8 Analog Input channels with 16-bit resolution, and up to 0.01% input range accuracy. Moreover, USB-4718’s 16 isolated DI/O channels have wide input and output ranges for safety integration, protection, and industry on/off control applications.

Provided with the USB-4718 are Advantech’s ready-to-use development utilities like WaveScan. Now engineers and scientists alike can enjoy high-quality measurement capabilities without complex programming. With its bus-powered design, no additional batteries or power supply is required…simply connect the module to any computer or notebook, install the supplied software, and the signal will connect directly to the USB-4718. Temperature measurement jobs couldn’t be easier or more cost-effective with the USB-4718.

Advanced user-friendly designs such as detachable screw terminals, pin-assignments displayed clearly on the module, bus-powered with full driver and utility support have become Advantech standards. Included drivers, such as Advantech’s own Scaling, Waveform, and Storage utilities, are ready-to-use DAQ tools requiring minimum programming effort. The USB-4718 supports Windows 2000/XP. The DDL, ActiveDAQ Pro and LabVIEW are all also now available.

For more detailed information, please contact an Advantech sales representative to find out how the USB-4718 series can benefit your business.