USB Output Modules

Our currently released USB modules will support an of our sensors with a mV/V output. We have plans to release other USB modules that would support amplified output sensors.

No. To use our USB module, all that is needed is the sensor,USB module, and a computer.

There is no requirement on the cable length from the sensor, only that the mV/V output from the sensor and cable be known.

For customers interested in this we highly recommend that they contact us first to discuss this option. Our USB is compatible for most sensor manufacturers but we would verify this during our discussion. Once this step is complete we would ask you to send in your existing sensor. Your sensor is then wired and programmed to work with the USB. Once you receive your unit it will be "plug-&-play” ready.

The existing USB kit is set up for single channel so it works for 1 sensor at a time. The reason for this is (because) the firmware is set up to work cohesively with 1 sensor and to take advantage of functions like unit conversion or linearization functions. However, it is possible to use 1 USB kit with multiple sensors, one sensor at a time. To achieve this users will need to set up single point scaling within the SensIT software. Also, the USB device must be calibrated in mV/V.

USB Kits stand alone can support a range of +/- 4 mV/V, but we can offer customized versions up to 500 mV/V. We are also working on a VDC range right now so stay tuned for that.

Yes, anything in the up to 500 mV/V range can be supported.

The USB module was designed for ambient environments, however the sensor used in sync with the USB is more resistive to temperature changes. The operating temperature of the USB module is based on -13°F to 185°F. Typically, a FUTEK's Sensor operating range is approximately -60°F to 200°F (please check the specification sheet per model on exact operating temperature)

The SensIT USB Software is designed to take advantage of multiple point calibrations that we perform and then linearize the output. Simply put, through our USB technology we are able to improve the output.

It is 5 meters; however there are several technologies (hub, wireless, Ethernet) available out there that can greatly improve the distance.

USB Sensors can be used in conjunction with those technologies. They can be connected either through a USB port or Hub and then connected to a PC. ( I am not familiar with our compatibility with ProfiBus, or ModBus).

As a standard, every sensor that we calibrate is NIST traceable but we are fully accredited to A2LA (ISO01725) and Z540 when required.

Yes we do currently offer solutions for Multi Axis measurements. Right now we offer 1 USB kit per channel so depending on the number of axis on the sensor a USB Kit will be needed per channel. Our Engineering team is working on a new solution that will support up to 4 channels with 1 USB kit but this will not be available until sometime in 2012.

Currently up to 2 Volts but we are also working on 10 VDC range solutions. FUTEK supports DC voltage at this time and not AC.

Differential measurements can be made by taking advantage of SensIT’s math channel capabilities, and the use of more than one USB210.

Does this module include bridge completion components? Our current off the shelf product is designed for use with a full Wheatstone bridge configuration and functions as a wheatstone bridge amplifier, but it’s not too involved to support other requirements.