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USB-1208LS

$129.00

12-Bit, 1.2 kS/s, Multifunction USB Data Acquisition Device
Key Highlights
For increased sample rate, consider the USB-1208FS-Plus.
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Two 10-bit analog outputs

One 32-bit external event counter

External trigger input

11-bit (SE), 12-bit (DIFF) resolution

8 single-ended or 4 differential analog inputs

16 digital I/O

Software

TracerDAQ® software included for acquiring and displaying data and generating signals

Universal Library includes support for Visual Studio® and Visual Studio® .NET, including examples for Visual C++®, Visual C#®, Visual Basic®, and Visual Basic® .NET

Comprehensive drivers for DASYLab® and NI LabVIEW™

Supported by MATLAB® Data Acquisition Toolbox™

InstaCal software utility for installation, calibration, and testing

Supported Operating Systems: Windows® 8/7/Vista®/XP SP2, 32-bit or 64-bit

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Prices shown are in U.S. dollars for orders placed within the U.S. For international orders, please contact one of our distributors in your area.
USB-1208LS USB-based data acquisition device with eight 12-bit analog inputs, 1.2 kS/s, two analog outputs, and 16 digital I/O lines
$129.00 Add to cart
Other Options
USB-1608GX USB-based 16-channel, 500 kS/s data acquisition device with eight digital I/O, two 32-bit counter inputs, and one timer output
 $599.00 Add to cart
USB-1608GX-2AO USB-based 16-channel, 500 kS/s data acquisition device with two analog outputs, eight digital I/O, two 32-bit counter inputs, and one timer output
 $799.00 Add to cart
USB-1408FS USB-based DAQ device with 8 analog inputs, up to 14-bit resolution, 48 kS/s, 2 analog outputs, and 16 digital I/O
 $249.00 Add to cart
USB-1608G USB-based 16-channel, 250 kS/s data acquisition device with eight digital I/O, two 32-bit counter inputs, and one timer output
 $399.00 Add to cart
USB-1608FS USB-based multifunction DAQ device with 8 SE simultaneous analog inputs, 16-bit resolution, 200 kS/s sampling, and 8 digital I/O
 $399.00 Add to cart
USB-1208FS USB-based data acquisition device with 8 analog inputs, up to 12-bit resolution, 50 kS/s, two D/A outputs, and 16 digital I/O lines
 $189.00 Add to cart
USB-1208HS USB-based high-speed analog input device with eight 13-bit, 1 MS/s analog inputs
 $499.00 Add to cart
USB-1208HS-2AO USB-based high-speed multifunction device with eight 13-bit, 1 MS/s analog inputs and two 12-bit, 1 MS/s analog outputs
 $599.00 Add to cart
USB-1208HS-4AO USB-based high-speed multifunction device with eight 13-bit, 1 MS/s analog inputs and four 12-bit, 1 MS/s analog outputs
 $699.00 Add to cart
USB-1608HS USB-based DAQ device with eight 16-bit simultaneous sampling analog inputs and 16 digital I/O lines
 $1,199.00 Add to cart
Software
DASYLab® LITE DASYLab Lite includes all drivers, comes without analysis, limited module count, and includes one Layout Window
More Options... 		$499.00 Add to cart
DASYLab® BASIC DASYLab Basic includes all drivers, all standard modules (except Signal Analysis and Actions), and one Layout Window $1,299.00 Add to cart
DASYLab® FULL DASYLab Full includes all drivers, all standard modules, 200 Layout Windows, and Control Sequencer $1,799.00 Add to cart
DASYLab® PRO DASYLab Pro includes all drivers, DASYLab Full version, plus all add-on modules (without third-party modules) $2,499.00 Add to cart
DASYLab® RUNTIME DASYLab Runtime allows you to run an existing worksheet application on an additional computer (with compatible hardware configurations) $449.00 Add to cart
DASYLab® UPD Basic DASYLab upgrade to the latest Basic license $259.00 Add to cart
DASYLab® UPD Full DASYLab upgrade to the latest Full license $359.00 Add to cart
DASYLab® UPD Lite DASYLab upgrade to the latest Lite license $99.00 Add to cart
DASYLab® UPD Pro DASYLab upgrade to the latest Pro license $499.00 Add to cart
DASYLab® UPD RT DASYLab upgrade to the latest Runtime license $99.00 Add to cart
TracerDAQ® Pro Out-of-the-box virtual instrument suite with strip chart, oscilloscope, function generator, and rate generator – professional version
 $199.00 Add to cart

Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 5 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by great support , good product The product works well . Tech support on it was excellent. The only complaint was documentation was a bit fragmented but tech support more than makes up for it. June 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Easy to incorporate in your VB6 programs This is an excellent device if you are looking to incorporate a number of temperature and voltage measurements in your project. It is also very easy to write the Visual basic code withing your software. A small drawback is the limit of 10V to the analog inputs which can be overcome using resistor voltage dividers. April 30, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by A good value. I have put a lot of long hours into the USB-1208LS. It certainly beats watching batteries charge and discharge! The 4 differential analog inputs are used most often. The 8 input capability was used a few times, after getting help from the Measurement Computing Ap Engr for setting it up. It features just enough resolution to satisfy my needs. However, it would be nice if the analog inputs had higher input impedance. The available 5VDC is handy for powering measurement functions. I use two units almost daily and could use a third when the work assignments get hectic. March 26, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Good product This has ease of use. It integrates well with my LabView projects. March 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Small and easy to use This item is very robust, i have minimum failures and software is easy to use for our applications. We dont use its full capactiy but it works great for us. March 19, 2013
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The accuracy specs are warranted at 25 deg C for 1 year from original ship date. The self-calibration in the field does not need to be run to meet the 1 year accuracy specs, unless field conditions are fairly different than 25 deg C.
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Summary
The bus-powered USB-1208LS from Measurement Computing adds a low-cost analog and digital I/O interface to any USB port. Providing eight single-ended or four differential analog inputs with 12-bit resolution, the USB-1208LS offers sample rates up to 1.2 kilosamples/sec (8 kS/s for up to 4000 samples).

The USB-1208LS also offers eight software selectable input ranges, making it ideally suited for a wide assortment of measurements. In addition to the analog inputs, the unit provides two 10-bit analog outputs, one 32-bit counter, and 16 digital I/O lines.

The USB-1208LS is reliable and rugged enough for any DAQ application. If it weren’t, it wouldn’t come with an industry-best limited lifetime warranty and Harsh Environment Program.

The combination of the USB-1208LS and Measurement Computing’s DAQ software suite gives you a complete data acquisition solution that will have you taking measurements in minutes. The device is fully USB plug and play and easy to use. It is powered from the USB port, so no external power connection is ever required.
Analog Input
Number of Channels: 8 SE/ 4 DI
Gain: 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 8 , 10 , 16 , 20
Range, Bipolar: -10 to 20V, -10 to 10
Resolution: 12 bit
Sample Rate: 1.2 kS/s
Analog Output
Resolution: 10
Update Rate: 100 S/s
Number of Channels: 2
Range, Unipolar: 0 to 5V
Digital I/O
Number of Channels: 16
Counter Timer
Counter Inputs: 1
Counter Resolution: 32 bit
Measurement Type
Measurement Type: Digital I/O , Multifunction , Voltage
Interface List
Interface: USB
Included Software
DAQFlex DAQFlex is a well-defined protocol that permits the programming of DAQ devices using a simple message-based interface. The DAQFlex protocol greatly simplifies driver and application development, because all DAQ operations are programmed through a common command interface, which is composed of a consistent, extensible firmware interface and an open-source, cross-platform API. DAQFlex is compatible with Windows®, Linux®, and Mac® OS’s and can be used with Android™-based tablets.
InstaCal InstaCal Installation, calibration, and test software in one package simplifies these important steps as you turn your PC into a measurement system. Installation detects new hardware and configures your computer and board. Calibration software automates this critical step and keeps your measurements accurate. Test routines verify that all the board's features are operating, and will speed you to a quick resolution. If you need to, call our free technical support. Included free with every board.
TracerDAQ® TracerDAQ® TracerDAQ is an out-of-the-box application that allows data to be generated, acquired, analyzed, displayed and exported within seconds of installing Measurement Computing data acquisition hardware. TracerDAQ has been completely redesigned to provide significant performance and feature improvements over previous versions. It now offers four different data acquisition applications; a Strip Chart, an Oscilloscope, a Function Generator and a Rate Generator, all of which are accessed via a common, easy-to-use menu page. TracerDAQ is provided standard with all Measurement Computing PCI-and USB-based data acquisition products to get customers up and running quickly and efficiently.
ULx for NI LabVIEW™ ULx for NI LabVIEW™ Advanced Driver for use with NI LabVIEW™ 8.5 – 2011. Allows quick development of instrumentation, acquisition, and control applications with Measurement Computing hardware devices
Universal Library Universal Library Programming libraries for Windows® Visual Studio® programming languages, and others. A complete function library to simplify the configuration and operation of your measurement board. A single, universal set of functions operates all our products so you only have to learn to use our library once.
Optional Software
DASYLab® Software DASYLab® Software lets you interactively develop PC-based data acquisition applications by simply attaching functional icons. DASYLab offers real-time analysis, control, and the ability to create custom graphical user interfaces (GUIs). What’s more, in contrast to other graphical programming environments, which can require weeks of training to master, DASYLab has a very short user-learning curve. Many applications can be configured in a few minutes, rather than days or weeks.
Linux® Support for MCC DAQ Products Linux® Support for MCC DAQ Products is available in two different ways. MCC provides direct Linux support for our DAQFlex data acquistion products. DAQFlex products support message-based programming for both Windows and Linux. Many MCC products are also supported under third-party Linux drivers. These professional drivers provide support for many MCC products including most USB and PCI hardware.
MATLAB® Support for MCC Products MATLAB® Support for MCC Products – MATLAB® is a software environment for data acquisition, data analysis, and application development. MATLAB supports MCC hardware by using the MATLAB® Data Acquisition Toolbox™. MATLAB supports the data acquisition and analysis process along with interfacing with data acquisition devices and instruments, analyzing and visualizing the data. It also produces presentation-quality reports to share results with others.
TracerDAQ® Pro TracerDAQ® Pro Provides four virtual instrument applications used to graphically display and store input data – and generate output signals – within minutes of installing Measurement Computing data acquisition hardware. The applications allow the user to customize appearance, store configurations for future use, save data to a file for export and – with the use of interactive hotspots – change settings while the application is running.