Measurement Computing Releases New 8-channel Quadrature Encoder Module

By DE Editors

Measurement Computing has released the USB-QUAD08, a high-speed, eight-channel quadrature encoder module.

The USB-QUAD08 data acquisition device provides simultaneous input and decoding for up to eight incremental quadrature encoders at resolutions up to 48 bits. Its eight quadrature counters with indicator LEDs support both differential and single-ended inputs, and feature multiple programmable counting modes. The counters have less than 10 ns jitter,  according to the company, and accept input up to 10MHz.

The streaming speed to the PC is software configurable up to 8 MS/s. The USB-QUAD08 can also serve as a high-speed pulse counter for general counting applications. The eight digital I/O bits support up to 42.4 Vpk/50 VDC with clamping diodes for CEMF suppression.

The USB-QUAD08 has detachable screw terminals, and a 37-pin D-sub connector, pin-compatible with Measurement Computing’s PCI-QUAD04. A two-meter USB cable is included. A one-meter DB37F to 4 x DB9F (C37F-4X9F-1M)  cable for connecting the device to four encoders via the 37-pin D-sub connectors is available as an option.

The USB-QUAD08 operates under Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32-bit) operating systems.

For more information, visit Measurement Computing.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.