USB-2416-4AO User's Guide
Functional Details
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LEDs
When the USB-2416-4AO is connected to a computer, in its normal idle state both LEDs are lit solid green.
Power LED
The Power LED is the top LED on the right side of the USB-2416-4AO housing.
The Power LED blinks when you plug the power supply into the USB-2416-4AO, and continues to blink while
the device initializes the hardware. If it continues blinking for more than ½ second, then there is a problem with
the USB-2416-4AO and you should cycle the power.
If an application issues a "blink LED" command, then the power LED blinks a few times.
Activity LED
The (USB) Activity LED is the bottom LED on the right side of the USB-2416-4AO housing. It blinks rapidly
when both the USB cable and external power cables are plugged in. It continues blinking rapidly while the
device is connecting to the computer, and then turns solid.
Whenever the device receives a USB command, the Activity LED blinks off and then returns to solid green.
When an analog in scan is running, the Activity LED blinks continuously.
USB connector
The USB connector is on the right side of the USB-2416-4AO provides communication.
External power connector
The USB-2416-4AO require external power through this connector to provide sufficient power for the USB-
2416-4AO.
Connect the PS-5V2AEPS power supply to the external power supply connector. This power supply provides
5 VDC, 2 A power to the USB-2416-4AO.
Screw terminal wiring
The USB-2416-4AO has six groups of screw terminals—three on each side of the housing. Each group has
16 connections. Pin numbers are identified in Figure 4 and Figure 5.
Analog/TC input terminals
You can connect up to 32 single-ended analog input connections or up to 16 differential analog/TC input
connections to these screw terminal pins.
CH0H and CH0L
CH1H and CH1L
CH2H and CH2L
CH3H and CH3L
CH4H and CH4L
CH5H and CH5L
CH6H and CH6L
CH7H and CH7L
CH8H and CH8L
CH9H and CH9L
CH10H and CH10L
CH11H and CH11L
CH12H and CH12L
CH13H and CH13L
CH14H and CH14L
CH15H and CH15L
You can select a unique input range or signal type for each channel. For example, one channel could be used for
volts and another for temperature.
When connecting differential voltage inputs to a "floating" voltage source, make sure there is a DC return path
from each voltage input to ground. You make this path by connecting a resistor from each input to a GND pin
(pins 18, 36, 39, 42, 44, 46, 66, 81, 84). A value of approximately 100 k
Ω can be used for most applications.
This does not apply to channels configured for thermocouple input, as they have their own internal reference.
