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Spohn & Burkhardt

 GmbH & Co. KG, Mauergasse 5 89143, Blaubeuren Germany, Web: www.spobu.de, Mail: [email protected]

Installation instructions – USB-Module ESS160

1500

USB 2.0

10

Ø 4,5

11

73

56

63 73

(

2

)

(

1

)

(

3

)

(

2

)

X2.1

X2.2

X2.3

X2.4

X2.5

X2.6

X2.7

X2.8

X2.9

X2.10

X2.11

X2.12

X2.13

X2.14

X2.15

X2.16

X2.17

X2.18

X2.19

X2.20

DI   1

DI   2

DI   3

DI   4

DI   5

DI   6

DI   7

DI   8

DI   9

DI 10

DI 11

DI 12

DI 13

DI 14

DI 15

DI 16

DI 17

DI 18

DI 19

GND

X2 

(digital in)

X1.1

X1.2

X1.3

X1.4

X1.5

X1.6

X1.7

X1.8

X1.9

X1.10

X1.11

X1.12

DC 5 V

GND

AI 1

AI 2

DC 5 V

GND

AI 3

AI 4

n. c.

n. c.

n. c.

n. c.

X1 

(analog in)

1.  Safety

The USB module ESS160 (

1

) is used as part of an overall system or 

machine. It is the responsibility of the operating organization to en-

sure safe, correct overall function.

The manufacturer will not accept 

any liability

 for damage due to 

abnormal use, or unauthorized modifications to the device that 

cause injuries or damage. 

All tasks on the device, as well as the integration of the device into 

systems and machines, are only allowed to be undertaken by trai-

ned specialist personnel authorized and trained by the operating 

organization.

Only specialist personnel who, due to their training and knowledge, 

are able to undertake the necessary tasks are allowed to be autho-

rized.

2.  Description

The USB module ESS160 (

1

) is a compact, encapsulated USB modu-

le for the simple connection of digital and analog signals (e.g. from 

joysticks, command devices, …) to a PC operating system. Areas of 

application include joysticks, command devices in remote control 

stands, simulators and camera controls. The USB module ESS160 (

1

has a double-deck pin header X1 for 4 analog Inputs and a double-

deck pin header X2 for 19 digital inputs. The connection to the PC 

is made with a 1.5 m long connecting cable with USB-A connector.

3.  Technical data

Supply via USB

4,5 V … 5,5 V DC 

Temperature range

-15° C to +75° C

Degree of protection IP

Housing waterproof encapsulated, 

double-deck pin header IP 00

EMC

EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3

Electrical load in total

Digital IN (X2) 

Analog IN (X1) 

max. 30 mA

max. 50 mA

System requirements

Windows 7, Windows 10, Linux

X1

4 x analog IN

X2

19 x digital IN

4.  Pin assignment

see Figure 2. „Pin assignment“

5.  Mechanical installation

1. 

Position the USB module ESS160 (

1

) in the installation location 

and fasten the USB module ESS160 (

1

) using 2 suitable screws 

through the fastening flaps (

2

).

6.  Electrical installation

1. 

Connect the device (joystick/command device) to connec-

tions X1 and X2,

 

see Figure 2. „Pin assignment“

.

2. 

Connect the USB module ESS160 (

1

) with the USB connecting 

cable (

3

) to a PC. 

7.  Set up

The USB module ESS160 (

1

) is ready for use after connection to the 

PC.

The USB module ESS160 (

1

) is automatically detected and logs on 

to the PC with “USB module SpoBu“. 

For the following steps see also Figure 3 „Set up“.

1. 

Enter „USB“ in the text field of the Windows search function.

2. 

Select „Set Up USB Game Controller“.

3. 

In the following window, select „USB module SPOBU“ in the 

list and click on „Properties“.

4. 

The following functions are now available in the following 

window:

a.  „Testing“

Here you can test the functions of the digital and analog  

inputs.

b. „Settings“

Here you can calibrate the analog inputs. Select „Calibrate“ 

and follow the instructions.

5. 

Now you can test the function of the device.

8.  Servicing

The USB module ESS160 (

1

) is maintenance-free.

9.  Repair

Repair by the operating organization is not intended. Please send 

faulty devices to Spohn & Burkhardt GmbH & Co. KG 

.

10.  Removal

Disconnect electrical connections

 Note the shutdown conditions for the overall system!

1. 

Disconnect the USB connection cable (

3

) from the PC.

2. 

Disconnect the cables from connections X1 and X2. 

Mechanical removal

3. 

Undo the 2 fastening screws from the fastening flaps (

2

) and 

remove the USB module ESS160 (

1

)  out of the installation 

space.

11.  Disposal

The USB module ESS160 is to be disposed of as per the national and 

international laws and regulations.

12.  Reference documents

Declaration of conformity

Translation of the german original – 01/2020

Figure 1.  Overview/Dimension drawing (Dimensions in mm)

Figure 2.  Pin assignment

Figure 3.  Set up

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