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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

The USB-1408FS data acquisition (DAQ) device provides higher resolution measurements compared to the USB-1208FS. Features include analog input and output, digital I/O, and counter measurements.

Analog Input
Channels Resolution Max Sample Rate
8 SE/4 DIFF 13-bit (SE) or 14-bit(DIFF) 48 kS/s
Sampling Ranges Isolation
Multiplexed ±20 V, ±10 V, ±5 V, ±4 V, ±2.5 V, ±2 V, ±1.25 V, ±1 V —
Analog Output
Channels Resolution Speed
2 12-bit Up to 10 kS/s
Digital I/O
Channels Counter/Timers Encoder Inputs
16 1/— —
Software Power
OS Support Drivers Power
Windows® and Linux® Universal Library™ SW Suite Bus powered

Part Number Description Qty Price
USB-1408FS USB data acquisition (DAQ) device with 8 SE/4 DIFF analog inputs, 13-bit (SE)/14-bit (DIFF) resolution, up to 48 kS/s sample rate, two 12-bit analog outputs, one 32-bit counter, and 16 digital I/O. $315.00
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DAQami™ v4.2.1 Data acquisition companion software for acquiring data and generating signals
 $49.00
DASYLab® LITE Icon-Based Data Acquisition, Graphics, and Control Software
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DASYLab® BASIC Icon-Based Data Acquisition, Graphics, Control, and Analysis Software. Includes standard analysis modules and unlimited module count. - Most Popular $1,299.00
DASYLab® FULL Icon-Based Data Acquisition, Graphics, Control, and Analysis Software. Includes all DASYLab Basic features plus standard modules, 200 layout windows, unlimited module count, and control sequencer. $1,799.00
DASYLab® PRO Icon-Based Data Acquisition, Graphics, Control, and Analysis Software. Includes all DASYLab Full features plus advanced signal analysis and control modules. $2,499.00
DASYLab® RUNTIME DASYLab Runtime allows you to run an existing worksheet application on an additional computer (with compatible hardware configurations) $449.00
TracerDAQ® Pro Out-of-the-box virtual instrument suite with strip chart, oscilloscope, function generator, and rate generator – professional version
 $199.00

Product Reviews


4.6 / 5
Ease of Use
4.5 / 5
Value
4.5 / 5
Technical Support
4.6 / 5

100% of new reviewers recommend this product

USB-1408FS
August 08, 2016
Solid Performance For A Reasonable Price

We purchased two more USB-1408FS for voltage signal acquisition used for pressure/vacuum and air flow. This board has proved to be solid with very easy setup.

  • Job Title: Product Development Manager
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Application: Test Lab
  • From: Greenville, SC
  • Company Size: 101-500
  • Software Used: TracerDAQ
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Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-1408FS
November 24, 2015
USB1408FS works well with Matlab

I purchased the USB 1408FS so that I could measure some voltages from a Matlab program. From Matlab I call the CBW.DLL found in the Universal Library. The supplied examples were very helpful. The program is now working very reliably. I have used other MCC USB devices in the past and I am very happy with them.

  • Job Title: Principal Physicist
  • Industry: Medical Imaging
  • Application: Laboratory Testing
  • From: Cleveland
  • Company Size: 501-1000
  • Software Used: MATLAB
  • Ease of use
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Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-1408FS
May 28, 2014
Versatile DAQ Board

We have been using a USB-1408FS for many years. We like it for its ease of use and its versatility. It can read most of the sensors we use frequently. We liked it so much that we bought a second one!

  • Job Title: Mechanical Professional Engineer
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Application: Testing and Analysis
  • From: Alpine, UT, USA
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: TracerDAQ
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-1408FS
March 25, 2014
Great flexibility

Love this board, it has the flexibility to take on most tasks and is very simple to use. Has been a great use to me in solving my research and development problems.

  • Job Title: Engineer
  • From: Ames, IA, USA
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: NI LabVIEW
  • Ease of use
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USB-1408FS
February 20, 2014
USB-1408FS gets the job done!

I'm a hardware design engineer who needs to collect data for a number of tasks (development, product test etc). I use various MCCdaq products with LabView applications. As I am a self taught LabVIEW "programmer" simple and straight forward drivers are essential. Here MCCdaq excels. At one time or other I've used the Analog in, Counter, analog out and Digital I/O functions all without issues. The few times I've needed guidance, the App guys were right there. I could rely on them for phone support if my need was time critical, or if not I would eMail and receive an answer the next day. Some of my applications are used at different locations by test folks and in the field by our product engineers. I have been able to develop an application on a 1408FS and have it use a 1208LS at another location. All without any complaints from the software. Not to slight the hardware, it too just.... works. The analog in are flexible and accurate (it is a fast sampling device so one must be careful with noise and grounding. however we've never had an issue. In one application we measure a voltage and output an analog output to control a 150 amp power supply. The system has been working for some time now without a flaw. In summary when I started using the USB-1408FS and 1208LS I was amazed on how easy it was to get them up and running. Now I have come to expect it from MCCdaq. J

  • Job Title: Technical Specialist
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Application: Development test and product test
  • From: Connecticut
  • Company Size: 5000+
  • Software Used: NI LabVIEW
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-1408FS
February 05, 2014
User friendly with great options

Fist time user of Dasy Lab Pro/USB-1408FS and I was very happy with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone. PF

  • Job Title: Electrical Tech
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Application: Wheel Hub Vibration Testing
  • From: Torrance, CA, USA
  • Company Size: 501-1000
  • Software Used: DASYLab
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-1408FS
August 28, 2013
Completely Satisfied

I bought 6 over time and every one worked as I desired. The documentation is clear, the support timely, accurate and respectful. Great product, great support. Easy to use.

  • Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
  • Industry: Power
  • Application: Generation
  • From: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: NI LabVIEW
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-1408FS
August 28, 2013
Great Performance for Price

The 1408FS beats the comparable NI USB DAQ in price and performance.

  • Job Title: V.P. Product Development
  • Industry: Life Sciences
  • Application: Prototyping
  • From: Moncton, NB, Canada
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: NI LabVIEW
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-1408FS
August 01, 2013
Reasonable price, consistent measurement results.

We sample 60Hz- 3-phase data from current transformers and convert the 265 samples per channel to an RMS measurement. Good performance, with all the required crunching we have a single cycle result in less than 30mSec (with a very dated PC). Also make use of the counter, driven by an external oscillator, to provide an interval timer function. Extending Lua to support the Universal Library was straight-forward, a direct exposure of the UL functions as Lua functions.

  • Job Title: Sr. Test Engineer
  • Industry: Industrial Controls
  • Application: Monitoring current in overload test system.
  • From: Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
  • Company Size: 101-500
  • Software Used: Other
  • Ease of use
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Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-1408FS
July 29, 2013
The USB 14-bit is a great device

The USB 14-bit is a great device if you are looking for something very compact. It was easy to use, and has held up in the field. Although, for 250 dollars i would have liked the option of a longer USB cable.

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When using the data aquisition toolbox in Matlab. It seems that I can only access the analogue channels? Am I missing something?

  • Job Title: Research Fellow
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7 months ago
vbor004 Auckland, New Zealand


Answers

The Mathworks writes and maintains the Data Acquisition Toolbox driver layer for MCC brand hardware. Per their website, they do not yet support control of the digital I/O channels. Likely they will add support in a future release, but you would need to contact them for a time frame.

7 months ago
Measurement Computing

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We have your USB 1408fs A to D unit. Using Tracer DAQ, not the pro version, I see sampling at 0.31 seconds per sample. This is like a multimeter sample rate. I need to see at least a millisecond sample rate per channel. Will I be able to sample at the hardware rate (48 Khz total, 6 khz per channels with 8 channels sampled) using TracerDaq Pro? If not TracerDaq Pro, then what tool is next? Thanks MarkS

  • Job Title: Mastering Engineer
  • Industry: Optical Disc Mastering and Replication
  • Application: Checking sequence of PLC inputs externally
46 months ago
MarkS Weaverville NC


Answers

Hello Mark, You can sample all 8 channels of your USB-1408FS at its published sample rate, however, the issue you are most likely encountering is the maximum file size being reached within TracerDAQ. TracerDAQ has a maximum file size of 32K samples per channel, per file and TracerDAQ PRO has a 1 million file size limitation. So to answer your question, if you are sampling at 6K with TracerDAQ PRO you will be able to sample for approximately 2.7 minutes. If you need to acquire data for a longer period of time you will either have to lower your sample rate to extend your test time or change software packages. My recommendation would be to use our DASYLab graphical programming language. You can download a 28 day evaluation version from here: http://www.mccdaq.com/products/dasylab.htm

46 months ago
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Included Software

  • TracerDAQ® for acquiring and displaying data and generating signals
  • InstaCalTM software utility for installing, configuration, and testing
  • Universal Library includes support for Visual Studio® and Visual Studio®.NET, including examples for Visual C++®, Visual C#®, and Visual Basic®.NET
  • ULx for NI LabVIEWTM Library of VIs and example programs to speed your NI LabVIEW development
  • Linux® Support for MCC DAQ products
  • Python™ Support for MCC DAQ Products

Optional Software

  • DAQamiTM - data acquisition companion software for acquiring data and generating signals
  • DASYLab®2016 Software lets you interactively develop PC-based data acquisition applications by simply attaching functional icons
  • TracerDAQ®Pro - Out-of-the-box virtual instrument suite with strip chart, oscilloscope, function generator, and rate generator – professional version
  • MATLAB® Support for MCC Products - Software Environment for Data Acquisition, Data Analysis, and Application Development

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