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96-Channel Digital I/O USB Devices

USB-DIO96H Series
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

The USB-DIO96H Series of USB digital devices provide a higher channel count than other digital devices. Each device provides high current, logic-level, bidirectional digital I/O and counter operation, and is designed with a heavy-duty chassis for rugged DAQ applications.

Digital I/O
Channels Counter/Timers Encoder Inputs
96 Up to 1/— —
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Windows® and Linux® Universal Library™ SW Suite External

Part Number Description Price
USB-DIO96H Digital I/O device with 96 high-current channels
 Buy at Digilent.com $509.00
USB-DIO96H/50 Digital I/O device with 96 high-current channels, 50-pin connector.
**Not recommended for new applications. Please consider the USB-DIO96H instead.**
Qty:
 $379.00
Accessories & Cables
CIO-MINI50 Universal screw-terminal board, 50-pin (view dimensional drawing)
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 $99.00
PS-5V3AEPS Replacement power supply, 15-watt, for USB-DIO96H, USB-DIO96H/50 - interchangeable plugs available separately
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 $29.00
Australia Plug Australian interchangeable plug for power supplies
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 $10.00
Europe Plug European interchangeable plug for power supplies
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 $10.00
UK Plug UK interchangeable plug for power supplies
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 $10.00
US Plug US interchangeable plug for power supplies
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 $10.00
Software
DASYLab® LITE Icon-Based Data Acquisition, Graphics, and Control Software
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 $499.00
DASYLab® BASIC Icon-Based Data Acquisition, Graphics, Control, and Analysis Software. Includes standard analysis modules and unlimited module count. - Most Popular
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 $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.
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 $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.
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 $2,499.00
DASYLab® RUNTIME DASYLab Runtime allows you to run an existing worksheet application on an additional computer (with compatible hardware configurations)
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 $449.00
TracerDAQ® Pro Out-of-the-box virtual instrument suite with strip chart, oscilloscope, function generator, and rate generator – professional version
**Not recommended for new applications. Please consider DAQami instead.**
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 $199.00

Product Reviews


4.6 / 5
Ease of Use
4.3 / 5
Value
4.5 / 5
Technical Support
4.1 / 5

100% of new reviewers recommend this product

USB-DIO96H
September 27, 2019
Excellent, well integrated with relay module

We used this to MUX a high precision electrical measurements on an electrical medical device with many nodes. It works great and has been a simple, low cost solution compared to customers other options.

  • Job Title: Automation Engineer
  • Industry: Medical Device
  • Application: Electrical Measurement System
  • From: Santa Rosa, CA
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: C++/C#/VB
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-DIO96H
March 18, 2019
Performs exactly as advertised

Product arrived on time and in good condition. The data logger was easy to set up and install on our system, then worked well right out of the box. I did not need to call technical assistance for anything. Very easy to start up with.

  • Job Title: Technical supervisor
  • Industry: Chemical
  • Application: Diverse
  • From: St. Paul, MN
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: C++/C#/VB
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-DIO96H
November 28, 2016
Excellent and affordable

This Digital I/O is quite simple and very affordable. makes my job a lot easier. I would recommend this to anybody who is looking for quick, easy set-up and easy on the pocket book too.

  • Job Title: Test Engineer
  • Industry: All
  • Application: Testing
  • From: Auburn Hills, MI
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: NI LabView
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-DIO96H/50
August 05, 2014
Worked great for new design for my customer.

The DIO96H/50 worked excellent for a new project for my customer.

  • Job Title: Design Engineer
  • Industry: Avionics
  • From: Battle Creek, MI, USA
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: C/C++
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-DIO96H/50
May 28, 2014
Excellent product at a great price.

It is capable of doing what I need, and plays well with LabVIEW. I do have trouble with recognition by National Instruments drivers on occasion, but I can work around it relatively easily.

  • Job Title: Sr. R/D Mech Tech
  • From: MN
  • Company Size: 5000+
  • Software Used: NI LabVIEW
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-DIO96H
August 28, 2013
Great product, Instacal could be so much better

This product like, all MC products, is a fantastic value. I specially like the ability to expand the DIO96H to control SSRs directly. There is also a variety of SSRs to choose from. I just wish, like the other reviewers, that the configuration software Instacal would handle DIO configuration. While Instacal is very capable of displaying the value of and controlling analog channels (thus enabling easy troubleshooting during installation), it cannot do the same for digital channels. DO channels cannot be turned on/off using the software and DI channels cannot be monitored either. MC should fix this shortcoming of Instacal soon.

  • Job Title: Automation Enginner
  • Industry: Energy
  • Application: Process monitoring and control
  • From: Santa Barbara, CA, 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-DIO96H/50
August 27, 2013
This product meets the application requirements superbly

This product provides a very reliable and robust method of achieving 96 bits of digital I/O at a modest cost. By using the USB port it is usable on virtually any Windows based PC, laptop or tablet. We have been using these DIO modules for several years and have had absolutely no problem with them. The software drivers install easily without issues and the handy Instacal utility makes setting up and verifying the equipment a snap.

  • Job Title: Sr. Test Engineer
  • Industry: EMS
  • Application: Manufacturing Test
  • From: Madison, Alabama
  • Company Size: 101-500
  • Software Used: C/C++
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-DIO96H/50
August 01, 2013
USB connected 96 bit Digital IO made my test set development easy

Using the USB-DIO96H/50 made driving 80+ IO to control isolation circuits, high current pulse switching circuits, multiplexed DMM and O'scope inputs, and built in test (BIT) circuitry easy. The setup was a breeze, the programming was simple, straight forward, and saved me a lot of software development time. The offering of the USB-DIO96H with either screw terminals OR 50-way IDC headers made system integration a snap. The USB-DIO96H really saved us time and money.

  • Job Title: System Engineer
  • Industry: MIL/AERO
  • Application: Flight Line Test Set
  • From: Melbourne, FL, USA
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: Other
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-DIO96H/50
August 01, 2013
USB connected 96 bit Digital IO made my test set development easy

Driving 80+ IO to control isolation circuits, high current pulse switching circuits, multiplexed DMM and O'scope inputs, and built in test (BIT) circuitry seemed like an expensive proposition, but the USB-DIO96H/50 took care of the price issue. AND Thanks to InstaCal the setup was a breeze, thanks to the Measurement Computing manuals and Universal Library the programming was simple, straight forward, and saved me a lot of software development time. The offering of the USB-DIO96H with either screw terminals OR 50-way IDC headers made system integration a snap. The USB-DIO96H really saved us money and time! Thanks for the great products.

  • Job Title: System Engineer
  • Industry: MIL/AERO
  • Application: Flight Line Test Set
  • From: Melbourne, FL, USA
  • Company Size: 1-100
  • Software Used: Other
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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USB-DIO96H
July 16, 2013
OK product

96 I/O channel module operates as advertised. Technical manual provides details that enable correct installation and integration Software included is very limited and only provides a limited self test. Highly suggest an expanded channel input/ output test so that device can be exercised fully prior to installation or for evaluation. Suggest PCB only unit (i.e. - without metal closure) as option.

  • Job Title: manager - Avionics flight control systems
  • Industry: Aviation
  • Application: System testing
  • From: Santa Clara, CA, USA
  • Company Size: 101-500
  • Software Used: Visual Basic
  • Ease of use
  • Value
  • Technical Support
Yes, I recommend this product!

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I want to use the USB-DIO96H/50 to replace the PCI-DIO48H. On the PCI-DIO48H information it says that the PCIe-DIO96H in conjuction with a C100FF-xx is a drop in replacement becue the pin outs match and the software library calls would be the same. Does this also apply for the USB-DIO96H/50?

  • Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
  • Industry: Manufacturing
  • Application: Control I/O
39 months ago
Xaiger Chanhassen, MN


Answers

The same will apply to the USB-DIO96H/50. The USB-DIO96H/50 will have the same pinouts and Universal Library calls as the PCI-DIO48H.

39 months ago
Measurement Computing

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Does anyone have the specs for the 50 pin connector? Putting this in a custom enclosure with a custom interface board right next to it, so I only need 3 inch cables. Easier to make them my self.

  • Job Title: ENgineer
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Application: Machine control
54 months ago
John S Rochester NY


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Hello John, The 50 pin connectors that we solder onto this board are from 3M, and their part number is: N2550-6002RB

54 months ago
Measurement Computing

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Is it possible to sink the full 64 mA on all 96 channels simultaneously and for an indefinite period of time? I understand that I'll need to use my own power supply to do this.

  • Job Title: Developer
  • Industry:
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83 months ago
scott Dallas


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Yes, the USB-DIO96H uses a 74ABT244A which is capable of sinking 64mA per bit and just to reiterate, a 5 volt source capable of handling the current will need to be provided by the end user.

83 months ago
Measurement Computing

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In the spec sheet is states: "Data IO Transfer Rates: System dependent, 33 to 250 port reads/writes or single bit reads/writes per second" I am using LabView 2011 to control the unit on a Core i5 computer running Windows 7, 64 bit. What rate can I expect?

  • Job Title: Automation Enginner
  • Industry: Energy
  • Application: Process monitoring and control
111 months ago
Jandro Santa Barbara, CA, USA


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The USB-DIO96H is an HID device and is therefore is a relatively slow device. In addition to being HID, the throughput is generally determined by the USB chipset/hub being used. i.e. the CPU/OS/LabVIEW are all efficient enough to perform much faster I/O, so the limiting factor is the USB device together with the chipset/hub. In summary, the throughput can vary per PC, but typically it is 125 port-writes per second or 62 port-reads per second. The USB-DIO96H has 96 bits spread across 16 ports, so to write to all 16 ports can be done 7 or so times per second.

111 months ago
MeasurementComputing

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Hello, Using the internal power connector, is it possible to supply the device with 3.3V to give 3.3V outputs on the I/O lines?

  • Job Title: Electrical Engineer
  • Industry: NDE Testing
  • Application: Radiation Tests
114 months ago
btravers San Antonio, TX, USA


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Have purchsed several of these modules and we also tried to power the 96 I/O unit with 3.3 V (as a test - requested by engineering staff) and our evaluation unit did not function correctly. Our units seem drop off line at 4.45V.

113 months ago
testguy

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The USB-DIO96H requires a 5 volt +-5% power source to function properly. Using a 3.3 volt source will not meet the requirements. Currently, our USB-2500 series http://www.mccdaq.com/productsearch.aspx?q=USB-25 offer 3.3 volt compatibility as does our PCIe-DIO24 product http://www.mccdaq.com/pci-data-acquisition/PCIe-DIO24.aspx.

114 months ago
MeasurementComputing

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we need USB-DIO96H/50 device for our testing. The price details are mentioned in the web page. We need to know the lead time for the module.

  • Job Title: Hardware Enginneer
  • Industry: Aerospace
  • Application:
107 months ago
NVSSaravanan Bangalore, Karnataka, India


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Hello VSSaravanan, Thank you for your inquiry. I checked our inventory and we have them in stock. Lead time once the order is processed is approximately 2-3 days.

107 months ago
MeasurementComputing

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  • DAQamiTM - data acquisition companion software for acquiring data and generating signals
  • 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

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  • DASYLab® 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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USB-DIO96H
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