USB-1208HS

USB-based High-Speed Analog Input and

Digital I/O Module

User's Guide

Document Revision 1, November, 2008

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Table of Contents
Preface
About this User's Guide .......................................................................................................................5
What you will learn from this user's guide ......................................................................................................... 5
Conventions in this user's guide ......................................................................................................................... 5
Where to find more information ......................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1
Introducing the USB-1208HS ...............................................................................................................6
Software features ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2
Installing the USB-1208HS ...................................................................................................................8
What comes with your USB-1208HS shipment?................................................................................................ 8
Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Additional documentation ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Unpacking the USB-1208HS .............................................................................................................................. 8
Installing the software ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Installing the hardware ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting the USB-1208HS to your system ................................................................................................................... 9
Calibrating the USB-1208HS ............................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3
Functional Details ...............................................................................................................................10
Theory of operation - analog input acquisition modes ..................................................................................... 10
Software paced mode .......................................................................................................................................................10
Continuous scan mode .....................................................................................................................................................10
External components ........................................................................................................................................ 10
USB connector .................................................................................................................................................................11
Activity LED ...................................................................................................................................................................11
Status LED .......................................................................................................................................................................11
Screw terminals................................................................................................................................................................11
Analog input terminals ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Input configuration ..........................................................................................................................................................12
External clock I/O terminals ............................................................................................................................. 13
Digital I/O terminals ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Internal pull-up/pull-down capability ..............................................................................................................................14
Counter I/O terminals ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Timer output terminal ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Trigger input terminal ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Retrigger ..........................................................................................................................................................................16
Power terminals ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Analog ground terminals .................................................................................................................................. 17
Common ground terminals ............................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 4
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................18

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 Preface
About this User's Guide

What you will learn from this user's guide

This user's guide explains how to install, configure, and use the USB-1208HS so that you get the most out of its
USB data acquisition features.

This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support
resources.

Conventions in this user's guide

For more information on …
Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you are
reading.

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example:
The InstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide.
Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board.

Where to find more information

The following electronic documents provide helpful information relevant to the operation of the USB-1208HS.
 MCC's Specifications: USB-1208HS (the PDF version of the Specifications chapter in this guide) is
available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/USB-1208HS.pdf.
 MCC's Quick Start Guide is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.
 MCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf.
 MCC's Universal Library User's Guide is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-user-guide.pdf.
 MCC's Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-functions.pdf.
 MCC's Universal Library for LabVIEW™ User’s Guide is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/SM-UL-LabVIEW.pdf.
USB-1208HS User's Guide (this document) is also available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/USB-1208HS.pdf.

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 Chapter 1
Introducing the USB-1208HS
This user's guide contains all of the information you need to connect the USB-1208HS to your computer and to
the signals you want to measure.

The USB-1208HS is a USB 2.0 high-speed device supported under popular Microsoft® Windows® operating
systems. The USB-1208HS is compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports, (although the speed of the
module maybe limited when using USB 1.1 ports)

With a multiplexed 13-bit A/D converter for all analog input channels, the USB-1208HS can sample:
 up to eight single-ended analog inputs
 up to four differential analog inputs
A digital trigger lets you start analog input and / or analog output scans.

The USB-1208HS also has 16 digital I/O connections. The port has 47 kΩ resistors that you can configure for
pull-up/pull-down using a jumper inside the case. The default configuration is pull-down.

You can configure each digital bit for either input (power on default) or output.

The USB-1208HS also includes two 32-bit counters that can count TTL pulses, and one 32-bit timer.

The USB-1208HS is powered by the +5 volt USB supply from your computer, and requires no external power.

The USB-1208HS is shown below. All I/O connections are made to the screw terminals located along each side
of the USB-1208HS.

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USB-1208HS User's Guide Introducing the USB-1208HS

USB-1208HS functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here.

Figure 1. USB-1208HS functional block diagram

Software features
For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your USB-1208HS, refer to the
Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device. The Quick Start Guide is also available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.

Check www.mccdaq.com/download.htm for the latest software version.

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Installing the USB-1208HS

What comes with your USB-1208HS shipment?

As you unpack your USB-1208HS, verify that the following components are included.

Hardware
 USB-1208HS

 USB cable (2 meter length)

Additional documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of
the software you received with your USB-1208HS and information regarding installation of that software.
Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.

Unpacking the USB-1208HS

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the USB-1208HS from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by
simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.

If your USB-1208HS is damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax, or
email.
 Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
 Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
 Email: techsupport@mccdaq.com
For international customers, contact your local distributor. Refer to the "International Distributors" section on
our contact web page (\www.mccdaq.com/contact/).

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Installing the software

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-
Quick-Start.pdf.

Installing the hardware

Be sure you are using the latest system software
Before you install your USB-1208HS, run Windows Update to update your operating system with the latest
USB drivers.
Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board
The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. Therefore, you need to install the
MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing
the software.

Connecting the USB-1208HS to your system

To connect the USB-1208HS to your system, turn your computer on, and connect the USB cable to a USB port
on your computer or to an external USB hub connected to your computer. The USB cable provides power and
communication to the USB-1208HS.

When you connect the USB-1208HS for the first time, a Found New Hardware dialog opens when the USB-
1208HS interface is detected. The "Status" LED on the USB-1208HS turns on at this time, indicating the USB-
1208HS is detected and installing on your computer.

When the dialog closes, the installation is complete.

Caution! Do not disconnect any device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with the
USB-1208HS, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate with the USB-1208HS.
If the Status LED turns off
If the Status LED lights up but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-1208HS. To
restore communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it. This should restore
communication, and the LED should light up again.

Calibrating the USB-1208HS

The USB-1208HS is shipped fully calibrated. Calibration coefficients are stored in EEPROM.

Return the device to Measurement Computing Corporation when calibration is required. The normal calibration
interval is once per year.

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Functional Details

Theory of operation - analog input acquisition modes

The USB-1208HS can acquire analog input data in two basic modes – software paced and continuous scan.

Software paced mode

You can acquire one analog sample at a time in software paced mode. You initiate the A/D conversion by
calling a software command. The analog value is converted to digital data and returned to the computer. You
can repeat this procedure until you have the total number of samples that you want.

The throughput sample rate in software paced mode is system-dependent, and can range from 33 S/s to
4000 S/s.

Continuous scan mode

You can acquire data from up to eight channels in continuous scan mode. The analog data is continuously
acquired, converted to digital values, and written to an onboard FIFO buffer on the USB-1208HS until you stop
the scan. The FIFO buffer is serviced in blocks as the data is transferred from the USB-1208HS FIFO buffer to
the memory buffer on your computer.

The maximum sampling rate is 1 MS/s aggregate over one-to-eight channels. You can start a continuous scan
with either a software command or with an external hardware trigger event.

External components
The USB-1208HS has the following external components, as shown in Figure 2.
 Screw terminal banks (two)
 USB connector
 LEDs

Figure 2. USB-1208HS external components

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USB connector
The USB connector provides +5 V power and communication. No external power supply is required.

Activity LED
The Activity LED indicates the communication status of the USB-1208HS. It flashes when data is transferred,
and is off when the USB-1208HS is not communicating. This LED uses up to 10 mA of current and cannot be
disabled.

Status LED
The Status LED lights up when the USB-1208HS is detected and installed on your computer.

Screw terminals
The USB-1208HS module's screw terminals provide the following connections:
 Eight analog input connections (AIN0 to AIN7)
 16 digital I/O connections (DI00 to DI015)
 10 analog ground connections (AGND)
 Six digital ground connections (GND)
 One external clock input (AICKI) and one external clock output (AICKO) for analog inputs
 One digital trigger input (TRIG)
 Two counter inputs (CTR0, CTR1)
 One timer output (TMR)
 Two 5 V power output connections (+5 V)

Figure 3. USB-1208HS screw terminal signals

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Analog input terminals

You can connect up to eight analog input connections to the screw terminals labeled AIN0 through AIN7.

Input configuration
Analog signals are referenced to analog ground (AGND).

Single-ended mode requires two wires:

 The wire carrying the signal to be measured connects to AINx.
 The second wire connects to AGND.
Differential mode requires two wires plus a ground reference:
 The wire carrying the positive portion of the differential signal to be measured connects to AINx.
 The wire carrying the negative portion of the differential signal to be measured connects to AIN(x+1).
 The analog ground reference wire connects to AGND.
The terminal configurations for single-ended and differential modes are shown in the table below.
Channel # 8 single-ended channels configuration 0 4 differential channels configuration
Vin+ Vin- Vin+ Vin-
0 AIN0 AGND AIN0 AIN1
1 AIN1 AGND AIN2 AIN3
2 AIN2 AGND AIN4 AIN5
3 AIN3 AGND AIN6 AIN7
4 AIN4 AGND - -
5 AIN5 AGND - -
6 AIN6 AGND - -
7 AIN7 AGND - -

In single-ended mode, the input voltage ranges are ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, 0 to 10 V.

In differential mode, the input voltage ranges are ±20 V, ±10 V, and ±5 V. The voltage level on each AINx
input is limited to ±14 V

The following image depicts a voltage source connected to a USB-1208HS configured for single-ended mode.

Figure 4. Single-ended measurement connection

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The following image depicts a Wheatstone bridge signal source connected to a USB-1208HS configured for
differential mode.

Figure 5. Differential measurement connection

For more information on analog signal connections

For more information on single-ended inputs, refer to the Guide to Signal Connections (this document is
available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf).

External clock I/O terminals

Use the AICKI terminal to receive a sampling clock from an external source.

Use the AICKO terminal to output the internal A/D sampling clock. When using an external clock, a pulse
output generated by the external clock rising edge is also available at these terminals.

Digital I/O terminals

You can connect up to 16 digital I/O lines to screw terminals DIO0 through DIO15. Refer to the pinout diagram
on page 11 for the location of these pins.

The 16 DIO terminals have 47 k resistors that you can configure for pull-up/pull-down using a jumper inside the
case. The default configuration is pull-down.

You can use the USB-1208HS digital I/O terminals to detect the state of any TTL-level input. Refer to the
switch circuit shown in Figure 6 and the schematic shown in Figure 7. If you set the switch to the +5 V input,
DIO0 reads TRUE (1). If you move the switch to GND, DIO0 reads FALSE (0).

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Figure 6. Digital connection DI0 detecting the state of a switch

DIO0

GND +5V

Figure 7. Schematic showing switch detection by digital channel DIO0

Internal pull-up/pull-down capability

Each of the 16 DIO bits on the USB-1208HS has a 47 kΩ pull-up/pull-down resistor. To configure these bits for
either a +5 V pull-up or a 0 V pull-down option, you must open the USB-1208HS case to access the three-pin
jumper labeled W34.

The pull-up/pull-down voltage is common to all of the internal 47 kΩ resistors.

To open the case and set the W34 jumper, do the following.

1. Turn over the USB-1208HS and rest it on its top on a flat, stable surface.
2. Peel off the four rubber feet on the bottom of the module to access the screws.
3. Remove the four screws shown in Figure 8 from the bottom of the module.

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Figure 8. Location of screws connecting bottom and top sections of case

4. Holding both the top and bottom sections of the module, turn it back over, rest it on the surface, and
carefully remove the top section of the case.
5. Set the jumper to either pull-up or pull-down (see Figure 9 and Figure 10).

Figure 9. Location of W34 jumper (default pull-down setting shown)

Figure 10. W34 jumper – pull-down and pull-up configurations

6. Replace the top section of the case, and then fasten it to the bottom section with the four screws.

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For more information on digital signal connections

For general information regarding digital signal connections and digital I/O techniques, refer to the Guide to
Signal Connections (available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf).

Counter I/O terminals

The terminals provide connections to each 32-bit counter input channel (CTR0 and CTR1). Each counter can
count frequencies of up to 20 MHz.

Timer output terminal

Use the TMR terminal to connect to the pulse width modulation (PWM) timer output.

You can set the following timer output parameters through software:
 pulse frequency
 duty cycle (pulse width divided by the pulse period)
 number of pulses to generate
 time delay before starting the timer output after it's enabled
 resting state of the output (idle high or idle low)
The timer can generate a pulse output with a programmable frequency range of 0.00931 Hz up to 20 MHz.

Both the period and time delay ranges are 50 ns to 107.4 seconds.

Figure 11. USB-1208HS PWM timer channel

Trigger input terminal

The TRIG connection is an external digital trigger input. The trigger mode is software selectable for:
 Level-sensitive or edge-sensitive
 Rising or falling edge
 High or low level
The default setting at power up is edge sensitive, rising edge.

Retrigger
The acquisition uses the trigger settings for positive edge/negative edge and level-sensitive/edge-sensitive, but
automatically re-arms the trigger after it is activated

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Power terminals
You can use the two +5V connections to supply power to external devices or circuitry. These terminals can
output up to 285 mA. Refer to the pinout diagram on page 11 for the location of this pin.

Caution! The +5V terminals are outputs. Do not connect to an external power supply or you may damage
the USB-1208HS and possibly the computer.

Analog ground terminals

The 10 analog ground (AGND) connections provide a common ground for all analog I/O channels. Refer to the
pinout diagram on page 11 for the location of the AGND terminal pins.

Common ground terminals

The six ground (GND) connections provide a common ground for the digital I/O, timer/counter I/O, timer, clock
I/O, and the +5 V terminals. Refer to the pinout diagram on page 11 for the location of the GND terminals.

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Specifications
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified.
Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design.

Analog input
Table 1. Analog input specifications

Parameter Conditions Specification

A/D converter Analog Devices AD7329 - 13-bit successive
approximation type
Input ranges Software-selectable per channel  Differential: ±20 V, ±10 V, ±5 V (The voltage
level on each individual AIN input is limited to
±14 V.)
 SE: ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2.5 V, 0 – 10 V
Number of channels 4 differential/8 single-ended, software selectable
Input configuration Multiplexed
Channel gain queue 8 unique consecutive elements Software configurable range for each channel
Absolute maximum input CHx IN to GND. ±25 V maximum (power on)
voltage ±12 V maximum (power off)
Input impedance 35 MΩ minimum.
Input bandwidth (-3 db) All input ranges 2 MHz typical
Input leakage current ±250 nA typical
Input capacitance 32 pf typical
Offset error drift 5 ppm/°C typical
Gain error drift 25 ppm/°C typical.
Maximum working voltage ±20 V ±14 V
(signal + common mode) ±10 V ±11 V
±5 V ±5.5 V
Sampling rate 1 S/s to 1 MS/s, software programmable
Sample clock source Internal A/D clock or AICKI
Burst mode Software selectable, burst rate = 1µs
Throughput Software paced 33 to 4000 S/s typical, system dependent
Scan to PC memory 1 MS/s maximum
Resolution 13 bits
A/D no missing codes Differential Mode 13 bits
(uncalibrated) Single-ended Mode 12 bits
CMRR 60 Hz 74 dB typical
Crosstalk Single-ended mode, All ranges, -62 dB typical
250 kHz input signal
Differential mode, all ranges, -78 dB typical
250 kHz input signal

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Table 2. Calibrated absolute accuracy

Range Accuracy (mV)

±20 V (differential mode) ±9.55 typical, ±13.18 maximum
±10 V (differential mode) ±4.59 typical, ±6.23 maximum
±5 V (differential mode) ±2.25 typical, ±2.75 maximum
±10 V (single-ended mode) ±5.10 typical, ±8.06 maximum
±5 V (single-ended mode) ±2.63 typical, ±4.03 maximum
±2.5 V (single-ended mode) ±1.59 typical, ±2.70 maximum
0 – 10 V (single-ended mode) ±3.29 typical, ±5.13 maximum

Table 3 summarizes the noise performance for the USB-1208HS. Noise distribution is determined by gathering
50 kS with inputs tied to ground at the user connector. Samples are gathered at the maximum specified
sampling rate of 1 MS/s.

Table 3. Noise performance

Range Typical counts LSBrms

±20 V (differential mode) 3 0.45
±10 V (differential mode) 3 0.45
±5 V (differential mode) 3 0.45
±10 V (single-ended mode) 5 0.91
±5 V (single-ended mode) 5 0.91
±2.5 V (single-ended mode) 5 0.91
0 – 10 V (single-ended mode) 5 0.91

Table 4. Input settling time in µs, typical

Condition Range ±1 LSB ±4 LSB ±8 LSB

+ full-scale to – full-scale channel switch, same range to same range ±10 V 1.5 1.1 1.0
±5 V 2.1 1.1 1.0
±2.5 V 2.2 1.1 1.0
0-10 V 2.6 1.1 1.0

Digital input/output
Table 5. Digital I/O specifications
Digital type CMOS
Number of I/O 16
Configuration Each bit may be configured as input (power on default) or output
Pull-up configuration The port has 47 kΩ resistors configurable as pull-ups or pull-downs via internal jumper
(default setting is pull-down.)
Digital I/O transfer rate 33 to 8000 port reads/writes or single bit reads/writes per second typical, system
(system-paced) dependent.
Input high voltage 2.0 V minimum
5.5 V absolute maximum
Input low voltage 0.8 V maximum
–0.5 V absolute minimum
0 V recommended minimum
Output high voltage 4.4 V minimum (IOH = -50 µA)
3.76 V minimum (IOH = -24 mA)
Output low voltage 0.1 V maximum (IOL = 50 µA)
0.44 V maximum (IOL = 24 mA)
Output current ±24 mA maximum per terminal (see "Power" section for additional information)

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External trigger
Table 6. External trigger specifications

Parameter Specification
Trigger source TRIG input
Trigger mode Software configurable for edge or level sensitive, rising or falling edge, high or low level. Power
on default is edge sensitive, rising edge.
Trigger latency 1 µs + 1 clock cycle maximum
Trigger pulse width 100 ns minimum
Input type Schmitt Trigger, 33 Ω series resistor and 47 kΩ pull-down to ground
Schmitt trigger 0.4 V to 1.2 V
hysteresis
Input high voltage 2.2 V minimum
5.5 V absolute maximum
Input low voltage 1.5 V maximum
–0.5 V absolute minimum
0 V recommended minimum

External clock input/output

Table 7. External clock I/O specifications

Parameter Specification
Terminal names AICKI, AICKO
Terminal type AICKI: Input, active on rising edge
AICKO: Output, power on default is 0 V, active on rising edge
Terminal descriptions AICKI: Receives sampling clock from external source
AICKO: Outputs internal sampling clock (A/D clock) or pulse generated from AICKI when in
external clock mode
Input clock rate 1 MHz maximum.
Clock pulse width AICKI: 400 ns minimum
AICKO: 400 ns minimum
Input type Schmitt trigger, 33 Ω series resistor, 47 kΩ pull-down to ground
Schmitt trigger 0.4 V to 1.2 V
hysteresis
Input high voltage 2.2 V minimum
5.5 V absolute maximum
Input low voltage 1.5 V maximum
–0.5 V absolute minimum
0 V recommended minimum
Output high voltage 4.4 V minimum (IOH = -50 µA)
3.76 V minimum (IOH = -24 mA)
Output low voltage 0.1 V maximum (IOL = 50 µA)
0.44 V maximum (IOL = 24 mA)
Output current ±24 mA maximum per terminal (see "Power" section for additional information)

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Counters
Table 8. Counter specifications
Counter terminal names CTR0, CTR1
Counter type Event counter
Number of channels 2
Input type Schmitt trigger, 33 Ω series resistor, 47 kΩ pull-down to ground
Schmitt trigger hysteresis 0.4 V to 1.2 V
Input high voltage 2.2 V minimum
5.5 V absolute maximum
Input low voltage 1.5 V maximum
–0.5 V absolute minimum
0 V recommended minimum
Resolution 32 bits
Counter read/write rates 33 to 8000 reads/writes per second typical, system dependent
(software paced)
High pulse width 25 ns minimum
Low pulse width 25 ns minimum

Timer
Table 9. Timer specifications
Timer terminal name TMR
Timer type PWM output with count, period, delay, and pulse width registers
Output value Default state is idle low with pulses high, software selectable output invert
Internal clock frequency 40 MHz
Register widths 32 bits
High pulse width 20 ns minimum
Low pulse width 20 ns minimum
Output high voltage 4.4 V minimum (IOH = -50 µA)
3.76 V minimum (IOH = -24 mA)
Output low voltage 0.1 V maximum (IOL = 50 µA)
0.44 V maximum (IOL = 24 mA)
Output current ±24 mA maximum per terminal (see "Power" section for additional information)

Memory
Table 10. Memory specifications
Data FIFO 4 kS analog input
Non-volatile memory 32 KB (16 KB firmware storage, 16 KB calibration/user data)

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Power
Table 11. Power specifications

Parameter Conditions Specification

Operating modes Bus-powered, USB 5 V supply
Supply current (see Note 1) Suspend mode <2.5 mA
Enumeration <100 mA
Run mode <500 mA
Power consumption excluding Run mode 1.05 W maximum (210 mA input current)
analog and digital outputs
Power available for +5 V, Run mode 1.45 W maximum
AICKO, TMR, digital I/O The total power consumption for all external loads must be
less than this value and each load must meet the individual
specification for the terminal.
Digital output power calculation Power per output = Iout * 5 V (for example, @ 24 mA, P =
0.024*5 = 120 mW/ output)
+5 V output power calculation Power (W) = Iout * 5 V
+5 V output voltage range Run mode 4.5 V minimum, 5.25 V maximum
(see Note 2) Suspend mode, 0V
enumeration
+5 V output current Run mode, no other 290 mA maximum (1.45 W).
output loads
Fuses On USB supply 0452.750 - Littelfuse 0.750A NANO2® Slo-Blo®
Subminiature Surface Mount Fuse.
Spare fuse mounted in holder on PCB.
Note 1: This is the total current consumption for the USB-1208HS including +5 V and digital output currents.
Note 2: Output voltage range assumes input power is within specified limits.

USB specifications
Table 12. USB specifications
USB device type USB 2.0 (high-speed)
USB device compatibility USB 1.1, 2.0
USB cable length 5 meters maximum.
USB cable type A-B cable, UL type AWM 2527 or equivalent (minimum 24 AWG VBUS/GND,
minimum 28 AWG D+/D-).

Environmental
Table 13. Environmental specifications
Operating temperature range 0 to 50 °C
Storage temperature range -40 to 85 °C
Humidity 0 to 90% non-condensing

Mechanical
Table 14. Mechanical specifications
Dimensions 127 mm (L) x 88.9 mm (W) x 35.56 (H))

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Main connector and pin out

Table 15. Main connector specifications
Connector type Screw terminal
Wire gauge range 16 AWG to 30 AWG

Table 16. Main connector pin out

Pin Signal name Pin Signal name
1 AIN0 29 NC
2 AGND 30 NC
3 AIN1 31 AGND
4 AGND 32 NC
5 AIN2 33 NC
6 AGND 34 AGND
7 AIN3 35 AICKI
8 AGND 36 AICKO
9 AIN4 37 NC
10 AGND 38 NC
11 AIN5 39 TRIG
12 AGND 40 GND
13 AIN6 41 CTR0
14 AGND 42 CTR1
15 AIN7 43 TMR
16 AGND 44 GND
17 empty 45 empty
18 +5V 46 +5V
19 GND 47 GND
20 DIO0 48 DIO8
21 DIO1 49 DIO9
22 DIO2 50 DIO10
23 DIO3 51 DIO11
24 DIO4 52 DIO12
25 DIO5 53 DIO13
26 DIO6 54 DIO14
27 DIO7 55 DIO15
28 GND 56 GND

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