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1.1
Introduction
Thank you for buying the Advantech's USB-4751/4751L data acquisition module.
The Advantech USB-4751/4751L is a powerful data acquisition (DAS) module for the
USB port. It features a unique circuit design and complete functions for data acquisi-
tion and control.
1.2
Hardware Features
USB-4751/4751L features excellent measurement & control functions:
48/24 digital input/output channels
50-pin box header
Interrupt handling
Programmable Counter/Timer
Supports both dry and wet contact
Compatible with USB 1.1/2.0
Bus-powered
Note!
You can install up to sixteen USB-4751/4751L's to a system because of
the maximum number limit of the device BoardID.
Note!
The power output of an USB port is 500 mA, while the USB-4751/4751L
requires 500mA (Max.). This means that if an USB hub is used, it will
need an external power supply to support more than one USB-4751/
4751L device.
Note!
For detailed specifications of USB-4751/4751L, please refer to Appendix
A, Specifications.
1.3
Software Overview
Advantech offers device drivers, SDKs, third-party driver support and application
software to help fully exploit the functions of your DAQ devices. All these software
packages are available on Advantech website: http://www.advantech.com/.
The Advantech Navigator is a utility that allows you to set up, configure and test your
device, and later stores your settings in a proprietary database.
1.
To set up the I/O device for your card, you could first run the Advantech Naviga-
tor program (by accessing Start/Programs/Advantech Automation/DAQNavi/
Advantech Navigator). The settings could also be saved to XML file, that can be
loaded in the applications using LoadProfile API.
2.
You can then view the device(s) already installed on your system (if any) on the
Installed Device tree view. If the software and hardware installation are com-
pleted, you will see the device in the Installed Devices list.
USB-4751/4751L User Manual
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