USB-2416 Series

24-Bit Multifunction Temperature & Voltage Devices

Features
• Measure thermocouples or
voltage
• 32 analog inputs, expandable
to 64
• 24-bit resolution
• 1 kS/s sampling
• Up to 4 analog outputs
• 8 digital I/O, expandable to 24
• Two counters
• Regulated power supply
included

Supported Operating Systems

The USB-2416 Series offers high-resolution voltage or thermocouple measurements along with • Windows® 10/8/7/Vista®/XP
digital I/O. Analog output functionality is available with the USB-2416-4AO. 32/64-bit
• Linux®

Overview Digital I/O

The USB-2416 Series offers exceptional performance and accuracy for voltage and
USB-2416 Series devices provide eight
temperature measurements.
digital I/O lines with read/write rates of
Designed for the USB bus, each device provides up to 32 analog input channels 500 port or single bit reads per second.
with 24-bit resolution, 8 digital I/O and two counter inputs. The USB-2416-4AO Each DIO channel is an open-drain. Digital
also features four analog outputs. outputs can sink up to 150 mA for direct
Connect to the AI-EXP32 expansion device for an additional 32 channels of analog drive applications. The maximum sink
input and 16 digital I/O lines. current is 150 mA per eight-channel bank,
or if all eight channels are used, 18 mA
Analog inputs are user-configurable for voltage or thermocouple input on a per- (maximum) per channel.
channel basis.
Counter Input
Analog Input Analog Output Each device has two 32-bit event counters
that accept frequency inputs up to 1 MHz.
Each device provides 32 SE/16 DIFF ana-
log inputs, expandable to 64 SE/32 DIFF.
(USB-2416-4AO Only) The internal counter increments when the
The USB-2416-4AO provides four 16-bit TTL levels transition from low to high.
Software-selectable voltage input ranges
analog outputs with a ±10 V output
are configurable per-channel.
range. The analog outputs can be updated
USB-2416 Series devices can sample ana- at a maximum rate of 1 kS/s (system- Channel Expansion with
log input channels at up to 1 kS/s. Open
thermocouple detection is automatically
dependent). the AI-EXP32
enabled for thermocouple measurements. The AI-EXP32 expansion device provides
an additional 32 SE/16 DIFF analog inputs
and 16 DIO lines. The AI-EXP32 supports
USB-2416 Series Selection Chart all analog/thermocouple input and digital
Model Analog Throughput Analog Digital I/O Counters I/O features of the USB-2416 Series devices
Inputs Rate Outputs to which it is connected.
USB-2416 32 SE/16 DIFF Up to 1 kS/s — 8 2 The USB-2416 Series docks directly to the
USB-2416-4AO 32 SE/16 DIFF Up to 1 kS/s 4 8 2 AI-EXP32 with an expansion connector on
USB-2416 64 SE/32 DIFF Up to 1 kS/s — 24 2
each device (see page 5). No additional
with AI-EXP32 cable is required. Refer to the hardware
user’s guide for detailed information.
USB-2416-4AO 64 SE/32 DIFF Up to 1 kS/s 4 24 2
with AI-EXP32 The AI-EXP32 receives power from the
connected USB-2416 Series device.

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Features

Calibration Power
The USB-2416 Series is factory-calibrated using a NIST-traceable The USB-2416 Series receives power from the PS-5V2AEPS exter-
calibration process. Specifications are guaranteed for one year. nal supply that ships with the device.
The USB-2416 Series also supports field calibration for users to
calibrate the device locally with the InstaCal utility.

USB-2416 Series Block Diagram

Voltage
circuit Mux ADC
Multiplexers

PGA
Input

TC
input
circuit
+2.5 V
Screw terminals

GND
DGND

8
DIO

Digital
Isolated isolator Non-isolated USB
microcontroller micocontroller

Quad 4
DAC

USB-2416-4AO only

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Software

Software Support
USB-2416 Series devices are supported by the software in the table below.

Ready-to-Run Applications
Data acquisition companion software with drag-and-drop interface that is used to acquire,
view, and log data, and generate signals. DAQami can be configured to log analog, digital, and
counter channels, and to view that data in real-time or post-acquisition on user-configurable
displays. Logged data can be exported for use in Excel® or MATLAB®. Windows OS
DAQami™
DAQami is included with the free MCC DAQ Software bundle. Install DAQami and try the
fully-functional software for 30 days. After 30 days, all features except for data logging and data
export will continue to be available – data logging and data export features can be unlocked by
purchasing the software.

An interactive installation, configuration, and test utility for MCC hardware. Windows OS
InstaCal™
InstaCal is included with the free MCC DAQ Software bundle.

Virtual strip chart, oscilloscope, function generator, and rate generator applications used to
generate, acquire, analyze, display, and export data. Supported features may vary by hardware.
TracerDAQ™ and The Pro version provides enhanced features. Windows OS
TracerDAQ Pro
TracerDAQ is included with the free MCC DAQ Software bundle.
TracerDAQ Pro is available as a purchased software download.
General-Purpose Programming Support

Library for developing applications in C, C++, VB, C# .Net, VB .Net, and Python on Windows.
Universal Library™
(UL) for Windows The UL for Windows is included with the free MCC DAQ Software bundle.
The UL Python API for Windows is available on GitHub (github.com/mccdaq/mcculw).

Library for developing applications in C, C++, and Python on Linux.

UL for Linux® UL for Linux is available on GitHub (github.com/mccdaq/uldaq).
Open-source, third-party Linux drivers are also available for supported MCC devices.

Application-Specific Programming Support

A comprehensive library of VIs and example programs for NI LabVIEW that is used to develop
ULx for custom applications that interact with most MCC devices. Windows OS
NI LabVIEW™
ULx for NI LabVIEW is included with the free MCC DAQ Software bundle.

Icon-based data acquisition, graphics, control, and analysis software that allows users to create
complex applications in minimal time without text-based programming. Windows OS
DASYLab®
DASYLab is available as a purchased software download. An evaluation version is available for
28 days.

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Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice. Analog Voltage Output (USB-2416-4AO only)
Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Leave unused VDACx channels disconnected. The output voltage defaults to 0 V
All specifications apply to all temperature and voltage input channels unless when the host PC is reset, shut down or suspended. The duration of the output
otherwise specified. transient depends on the enumeration process of the host PC. Typically, the output
of the USB-2416-4AO is stable after two seconds.
Analog Input Digital to analog converter: DAC8555
A/D converter type: ADS1256, 24-bit Sigma Delta Number of channels: 4, 16-bit
A/D data rates: 3750 samples per second (S/s), 2000 S/s, 1000 S/s, 500 S/s, 100 Output ranges
S/s, 60 S/s, 50 S/s, 25 S/s, 10 S/s, 5 S/s, 2.5 S/s Calibrated: ±10 V
Throughput Uncalibrated: ±10.05 V, software configurable
Single channel: 2.5 Hz to 1102.94 Hz, software-selectable Output transient: Host PC is reset, powered on, suspended or a reset command
Multiple channels: 0.16 Hz to 1102.94 Hz, software-selectable is issued to device
Number of channels: Up to 32 channels individually software configurable as Duration: 2 s
single-ended or differential; thermocouples require differential mode Amplitude: 2 V p-p
Input isolation: 500 VDC min between field wiring and USB interface Initial power on
Channel configurations: Temperature sensor input, software programmable to Duration: 50 ms
match sensor type; voltage input Amplitude: 5 V peak
Input voltage range Differential non-linearity: ±25 LSB, typ, ±1 LSB max
Thermocouple mode: ±0.078125 V Output current: VDACx pins, ±3.5 mA max
Voltage mode: ±20 V, ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, ±1.25 V, ±0.625 V, ±0.3125 V, Output short-circuit protection: VDACx connected to AGND, unlimited duration
±0.15625 V, ±0.078125 V, software configurable Output coupling: DC
Absolute maximum input voltage: CxH-CxL relative to GND, ±30 V max (power VDACx readback: Each output independently measured by the A/D converter,
on), ±10 V max (power off) Power on and reset state: DACs cleared to zero-scale, 0 V, ±50 mV
Input impedance: 2 GΩ (power on), 390 Ω (power off) Output noise: 30 µVrms
Input leakage current: ±10.6 nA Settling time: To rated accuracy, 10 V step, 45 µs
Input capacitance: 590 pf Slew rate: 1.0 V/µs
Maximum working voltage (signal+common mode): Throughput
Voltage mode (±20 V): ±20.01 V max Single-channel: 1000 S/s max, system-dependent
Voltage mode (all other voltage ranges): ±10.25 V max Multi-channel: 1000 S/s /#ch max, system-dependent
Common mode rejection ratio Calibrated absolute accuracy
Thermocouple mode (fIN = 60 Hz): 110 dB Range: ±10 V
Voltage mode (fIN = 60 Hz, all input ranges): 90 dB Accuracy (±LSB): 16.0
ADC resolution: 24 bits Calibrated absolute accuracy components
Crosstalk: Adjacent channels,100 dB Range: ±10 v
Input Coupling: DC % of reading: ±0.0183
Channel gain queue: Up to 64 elements, software configurable channel and range Offset (±mV): 1.831
Warm-up time: 45 minutes min Temp drift (%/°C): 0.00055
Open thermocouple detect: Enabled when configured for a thermocouple sensor Absolute accuracy at FS (±mV): 3.661
CJC sensor accuracy: 15 °C to 35 °C, ±0.15 °C typ; 0 °C to 55 °C, ±0.5 °C max Relative accuracy
Range: ±10 V
Channel Configurations Relative accuracy (±LSB): 4.0 typical
Channel Category Configuration
Digital Input
CxH/CxL Thermocouple 16 differential Number of I/O: 8
CxH/CxL Voltage Up to 32, individually configurable as either Configuration: independently read from (DIN) or written to (DOUT)
single ended or differential Input voltage range: 0 V to 15 V
Input type: CMOS (Schmitt trigger)
Input characteristics: 47 kW pull-up/pull-down resistor, 28 kW series resistor
Compatible Sensors Maximum input voltage range: 0 V to 20 V max (power on/off, relative to DGND)
Pull-up/pull-down configuration: All pins pulled up to +5 V via individual 47 kΩ
Thermocouple Sensor Types resistors; pull-down is available with an onboard jumper.
Transfer rate (software paced): 500 port reads or single bit reads per second typical.
J: –210 °C to 1200 °C T: –270 °C to 400 °C
Input high voltage: 1.3 V min, 2.2 V max
K: –270 °C to 1372 °C N: –270 °C to 1300 °C Input low voltage: 1.5 V max, 0.6 V min
Schmitt trigger hysteresis: 0.4 V min, 1.2 V max
R: –50 °C to 1768 °C E: –270 °C to 1000 °C
S: –50 °C to 1768 °C B: 0 °C to 1820 °C Digital Output
Number of I/O: 8
Configuration: independently read from (DIN) or written to (DOUT)
Accuracy Output characteristics: 47 kΩ pull-up, open drain (DMOS transistor)
Refer to the user’s guide for thermocouple and voltage measurement accuracy tables. Pull-up configuration: All pins pulled up to +5 V via individual 47 kΩ resistors.
Transfer rate (software paced)
Throughput Rate Digital output: 500 port writes or single bit writes per second typical.
The maximum throughput is 1.1 kS/s aggregate. Users can set conversion rates Output voltage range: 0 V to 5 V (no external pull up resistor, internal 47 kΩ
on a per-channel basis. Refer to the hardware user’s guide for single- and multi- pull-up resistors connected to 5 V by default); 0 V to 15 V max
channel throughput rates. Drain to source breakdown voltage: 50 V min
Off state leakage current: 0.1 µA
Sink current capability: 150 mA max (continuous) per output pin, 150 mA max
(continuous) for all eight channels
DMOS transistor on-resistance (drain to source): 4 Ω

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Counter Input Mechanical

Pin name: CTR0, CTR1 Dimensions (L × W × H): 245 × 146 × 50 mm (9.65 × 5.75 × 1.97 in.)
Number of channels: 2 User connection length: 5 m (16.40 ft) max
Resolution: 32-bits
Counter type: Event counter Environmental
Input type: Schmitt trigger, rising edge triggered Operating temperature range: 0 °C to 50 °C max
Counter read/writes rates: System dependent, 500 reads per second Storage temperature range: –40 to 85 °C max
Input characteristics: Each CTRx input pin, 562 kΩ to +5 V, 10 kΩ series resistor Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing max
Input voltage range: ±15 V max These specifications do not apply to the AC power adapter.
Maximum input voltage range: CTR0,CTR1 relative to GND and DGND,
±20 V max (power on/off) Power
Input high voltage: 1.3 V min, 2.2 V max Supply current: Quiescent current, 340 mA
Input low voltage: 1.5 V max, 0.6 V min Voltage supervisor limits: 4.5 V > Vext or Vext > 5.5 V PWR LED = Off, (power
Schmitt trigger hysteresis: 0.4 V min, 1.2 V max fault); 4.5 V < Vext < 5.5 V, PWR LED = On
Input bandwidth (–3 dB): 1 MHz +5 V user output voltage range: 4.9 V min to 5.1 V max
Input capacitance: 25 pf User +5V user output current: Available at terminal block pin 35, 10 mA max
Input leakage current: ±120 nA Isolation: Measurement system to PC, 500 VDC min
Input frequency: 1 MHz, max AC power adapter: MCC p/n PS-5V2AEPS; included with hardware
High pulse width: 500 ns, min External power input: +5 VDC, 2.4 A, 12 Watt, 5% regulation
Low pulse width: 500 ns, min

Order Information Accessories

Part No. Description
Hardware
ACC-202 DIN-rail kit.
Part No. Description
ACC-216 Connector kit with 6 detachable screw terminals.
USB-2416 24-bit, isolated, high-channel-count USB DAQ device.
PS-5V2AEPS Replacement power supply, 12-watt. Interchangeable
Includes USB cable and power adapter.
plugs are available separately.
USB-2416-4AO 24-bit, isolated, high-channel-count, USB DAQ device 745690-E001 E-type thermocouples wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C,
with 4 analog outputs. Includes USB cable and power 32 °F to 900 °F), 1 m
adapter.
745690-E002 E-type thermocouples wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C,
AI-EXP32 Analog input expansion module for USB-2416 Series 32 °F to 900 °F), 2 m
745690-J001 J-type thermocouples wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C,
32 °F to 900 °F), 1 m
745690-J002 J-type thermocouples wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C,
32 °F to 900 °F), 2 m
745690-K001 K-type thermocouples wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C,
32 °F to 900 °F), 1 m
745690-K002 K-type thermocouples wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C,
32 °F to 900 °F), 2 m
745690-T001 T-type thermocouples wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C,
32 °F to 900 °F), 1 m
745690-T002 T-type thermocouples wire, fiberglass (0 °C to 482 °C,
32 °F to 900 °F), 2 m

Software also Available from MCC

The USB-2416 Series docked to the AI-EXP32
Part No. Description

DAQami Data acquisition companion software for acquiring data

and generating signals
TracerDAQ Pro Out-of-the-box virtual instrument suite with strip chart,
oscilloscope, function generator, and rate generator –
professional version
DASYLab Icon-based data acquisition, graphics, control, and analysis
software

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