Analog Input Modules for PC
with Parallel or Serial Port i/f

Voltage & Temperature Modules Pico – for IBM-PC compatibles

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Plug into PC port: some use parallel printer port, some use serial port.     dln
USB Port: Most modules now have USB ports.
For others, Pico can supply a converter modules, specially designed for the fast throughput required for these modules.
     PP-196  USB to PARALLEL PORT Adaptor  $262.00+GST     8/08
     MI-069  USB to SERIAL PORT    Adaptor    $127.00+GST

See further down the page for more description & pictures of the various ADC modules.

PT-104  High Accuracy Temperature data logger - 4 channels

The PT-104 can measure four PT100 or PT1000 sensors (Platinum Resistance Thermometers) with a resolution of 0.001°C and an accuracy of 0.01°C.     dln
0 to 2.5V input with 24 bits (very high resolution)   Data: click here   $1205+GST   8/08

The ultimate in resolution (0.001 °C) and accuracy (0.01 °C) when used with PT100 sensors.
It can also be used to measure resistance and voltage.
Measures temperature,
Resistance (0 to 375 Ohms and 0 to 10,000 Ohms). and
Voltage.  For voltage measurements, each input connector can be treated as a differential input with ground, or two single ended inputs.
Both inputs must be zero Volts or above, though it does not matter which input has the higher voltage. Two voltage ranges are available (0 to 115 mV and 0 to 2500 mV). For accurate measurements use the 0 to 2500 mV range.
High resolution and accuracy - resolve to better than 1 part in 16 million.
2, 3 and 4 wire sensors (4 wire PT100 sensors are recommended for accurate measurements)
No power supply required
For use with PT100 and PT1000 sensors
A wide range of PT-100 sensors are available for use with the PT-104.
Software The PT-104 is supplied with PicoLog data logging software for advanced data logging.
PicoLog will automatically detect which sensor is connected and will display readings in the correct units.
For users who wish to write their own custom software, drivers and examples are supplied.

	Temperature	Resistance	Voltage
Sensor	PT100*, PT1000	N/A	N/A
Range	-200 to 800 °C	0 to 375 ohms* 0 to 10 kohms	0 to 115 mV 0 to 2.5 V*
Linearity	10 ppm	10 ppm	10 ppm
Accuracy @25 °C	0.01 °C*	20 ppm*	0.2%*
	Quoted accuracy is for ranges marked * above
Temperature coefficient	3 ppm/°C	3 ppm/°C	100 ppm/°C
RMS Noise (using filter)	0.01 °C	10 ppm	10 ppm
Resolution	0.001 °C	1 µOhm	0.156 µV
Conversion time per channel	720 mS **	720 mS **	180 mS
	** For four wire temperature and resistance measurement

Number of inputs 4,   Connectors 4-pin miniDIN,    Input impedence >>1 MegOhms,       Overvoltage protection ±100 V

Output RS232, D9 female,      Environmental 20 to 30 °C for stated accuracy,      0 to 70 °C overall,     20 to 90% RH

Software PicoLog data acquisition software for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP.
Drivers and examples C, pascal, Delphi, Visual Basic, Agilent VEE and LabVIEW.
A macro is also provided to collect data directly into an Excel spreadsheet.

Sensors, wide temperature range (from -200 to 850 °C):

SE-011  PT100 Class B Sensor,
General Purpose Probe Temp. range: -50 to +500 °C, (±0.15 at 0 °C), Dim: 6mm x 150mm   $147+GST   8/08

SE-012  PT100  1/10 Class B Sensor,
1/10th DIN Precision Probe, Temp. range: -50 to +250 °C, (±0.03 at 0 °C), Dim: 4mm x 150mm  $248+GST

ADC-20  & ADC-24  Hi Resolution, Multi-channel Data Logger

These modules offer the ultimate in precise and accurate readings.    Larger Picture
Features such as true differential inputs, galvanic isolation and software-selectable sample rates all contribute to a superior noise-free resolution.     dln
The ADC-20 is equipped with a 20-bit A/D converter, and can maintain a gain error of 0.2%. The four true differential inputs may be configured as eight single-ended inputs or any combination in between, such as two differential and four single-ended.
The ADC-24 is equipped with a 24-bit A/D converter, and can maintain a gain error of 0.1%. The eight true differential inputs may be configured as 16 single-ended inputs or any combination in between.
Power and connection to a PC or laptop is through a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port.
Using the supplied PicoLog software, you can record, monitor and analyse collected data, even exporting to third-party applications such as Microsoft Excel.    Data on ADC-20 & ADC-24

	ADC-20	ADC-24
Resolution	20 bits	24 bits
Number of channels#	4 differential / 8 single-ended	8 differential / 16 single-ended
Conversion time (per channel)	660 ms, 340 ms, 180 ms, 100 ms, 60 ms
Voltage ranges	±2500 mV   ±1250 mV	±2500 mV ±1250 mV ±625 mV ±312 mV ±156 mV ±78 mV ±39 mV
Accuracy	0.2%	0.1% (±39 mV to 1250 mV range) 0.2% (±2500 mV range)
Noise rejection	120 dB typical at 50/60 Hz
Input impedance	Differential: 2 MegOhms Single ended: 1 MegOhms
Overload protection	±30 V	±30 V
Digital I/O	none	4 bi-directional (3.3V CMOS)
Reference output	±2.5 V	±2.5 V
Input connector	D25 female	D25 female
PC connection	USB 1.1 - cable supplied	USB 1.1 - cable supplied
Power supply	From USB port	From USB port
Environmental	+20 °C to +30 °C for quoted accuracy, 0 °C to +45 °C overall. 5 to 80% RH
Supplied software	PicoLog (data logger) PicoScope (oscilloscope, spectrum analyser, meter) Drivers and examples (C, Delphi and Visual Basic, Labview, Agilent VEE and Excel)
PC requirements	Processor: Pentium class processor or equivalent Memory: 32 MB minimum Disk space: 10 MB minimum Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP Ports: USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant port. Must be connected direct to the port or a powered USB hub
Price	ADC-20: $575+GST    7/06	ADC-24: $1153+GST     7/06
Prices do not include the optional PP-310 terminal board $93+GST 8/08

PP310 Terminal Board for ADC-20/24
This has screw terminals to allow you to connect wires to all of the data logger's inputs and outputs without soldering. It also has space for voltage-divider resistors, a temperature sensor and a quad opamp.  PP310 Terminal Board for ADC-20/24: $93  8/08

The ADC-20 and ADC-24 have an LED, next to the entry point of the USB cable, that you can use to verify that the unit is working.
The LED flashes whenever the unit is taking readings.
It also flashes briefly during "enumeration", the process that PicoLog uses to detect all Pico USB devices plugged in to the computer.

  Download User Manuals:   ADC-20 & ADC-24 (.pdf file, 444KB, 43 pages)   PP310 Terminal Board (.pdf, 628KB, 8 pages)

Application software provided with Pico Devices

Pico Technology data acquisition products are supplied where applicable with application software (PicoScope, PicoLog or EnviroMon).
In addition we also supply (free of charge) a wide range of software drivers and examples.

PicoScope, PicoLog, see end of this page for descriptions.

Drivers and examples for software programmers.
For customers who wish to write their own software, or integrate Pico products into existing software both DOS and Windows drivers are provided.
For DOS: C and Pascal drivers are provided.
For Windows: 16 bit DLLs for Windows 3.1x and 32 bit DLLs for Windows 95/98/NT are provided.
Examples are included for C, Delphi and Visual Basic.
Linux drivers now available for all products.

National Instruments LabVIEW
Examples for the popular LabVIEW program from National Instruments.
The drivers and examples are compatible with LabVIEW versions 4 and 5.

Hewlett Packard HP VEE   HP VEE is attracting increasing interest, and working examples for all of our products are provided.
The drivers and examples are compatible with HP VEE versions 4 and 5.

Microsoft Excel
The example Excel macros show you how to collect data directly into the spreadsheet.

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Pico Software Downloads: Demos

Pico Software Downloads: PicoScope, PicoLog & Enviromon Full Versions & Upgrades

Pico Software Downloads: Drivers for Pico Modules ADC-xx, DrDAQ, RH-02, TH-03, TC-08, Enviromon
DOS: C,Pascal Windows: C, Delphi, Visual Basic Other Applications: LabVIEW, HP VEE, Excel & Linux

Drivers for Linux can be downloaded from: http://www.picotech.com/linux.html

Pico Drivers and examples for data loggers and oscilloscopes
LabVIEW, HP VEE, TestPoint, MS Excel, Visual Basic, C and Delphi, also Linux

ADC-11:     11 Channel 10-bit
ADC-11/12: 11 Channel 12-bit

• Up to 10kS/sec sampling - 11 ch
• 0 to 2.5 V input range, 10-bit,    optional 12-bit (ADC-11/12)
• Accuracy 1%,   Zin >1Mohm,   Overload ±30V
• Digital output

Case is slightly larger than a matchbox. Ideal for portable datalogging using a "notebook" computer.
The digital output can be used for simple control purposes or for powering sensors such as thermistors.
Input connector: DB25F,  Output connector DB25M to PC parallel port.
PicoScope & PicoLog SW are supplied. PicoLog & PicoScope software included, see description below.
Drivers & examples for Visual basic, Excel, Delphi, C and Pascal.   User Manual  (.pdf file)

PP053 Screw Terminal Block for ADC-11
Has positions for 4 attenuators, 3 pull-up resistors, and position for an LM35 temperature sensor $67+GST   8/08

ADC-12: 1 Channel 12-bit

• 
• Up to 15kS/sec sampling - 1 ch, 12-bit
• 0 to 5 V input range
• Accuracy 1%,   Zin >200Kohm,   Overload ±30V   BNC input socket

Similar to the ADC10 but with 12 bit resolution (1 part in 4096).
The ADC12 is especially useful for recording small signal changes, yet it is fast enough for use as a general purpose test instrument.
PicoScope & PicoLog are included (see description below). Drivers & examples for Visual basic, Excel, Delphi, C and Pascal.
ADC-12 price: see table above.

CM-001 (see below) accepts two signals conditioning modules and provides two standard BNC connector outputs. The unit is ideal for use with Pico PC based oscilloscopes, but can also be used to connect the signal conditioners to other oscilloscopes, data loggers, chart recorders and multimeters. Please note however that the automatic scaling/linearisation only applies when using PicoScope or PicoLog software.        CM-001: $152+GST

ADC-16: 8 Channel 16-bit

• Highest resolution: 16-bit
• 200S/sec at 8bit,   1S/sec at 16bit
• ±2.5V input range
• Serial Port Connection

Capable of detecting signal changes as small as 40 µV. Pairs of input channels can be used differentially to reject noise. The 2 reference outputs (±5V) can directly power sensors such as thermistors. PicoLog SW included (see below).
Looks similar to ADC-22. PicoLog software included, see description below.    ADC-16 price: see table above.

PP054 Terminal Board for ADC16:   $67+GST       8/08 Has positions for resistive attenuators, an integrated circuit 16-pin, an LM35 temperature sensor, and an upright BNC connector. +5V and -5V lines are available

ADC-40 & ADC-42 PC based oscilloscopes

• Low cost single channel
• No power supply required
• Compact design
• Oscilloscope and data logging software included

The ADC-40 and ADC-42 are single channel PC based oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and multimeters.
Simply plug a unit into the parallel port of your PC and run the supplied PicoScope software.
For low frequency signals, the units provide all the functionality of conventional scopes at a fraction of the price.
The ADC-40 has 8 bit resolution & 20KS/sec, whilst the ADC-42 has a 12 bit resolution & 15KS/sec which makes it more suitable for measuring small signal changes, both on the scope and spectrum analyser.
These two products are ideal for situations where budget is important.
The units provide large, colourful displays and all the usual timebases and trigger options, all in a case slightly larger than a matchbox.
These features, combined with their low cost, make the ADC-40 and ADC-42 perfect as educational and training tools.
   Data on ADC-40 & ADC-42
For an independent review by Electronics Australia magazine click here.

CM-001 accepts two signal conditioning modules and provides two standard BNC connector outputs. The unit is ideal for use with Pico PC based oscilloscopes, but can also be used to connect the signal conditioners to other oscilloscopes, data loggers, chart recorders and multimeters.
Please note however that the automatic scaling/linearisation only applies when using PicoScope or PicoLog software. $152+GST     7/06

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TC-08-USB: Thermocouple Input

8 channels. Accepts type B, E, J, K, R, S, T thermocouples, or ±70mV input voltage.
Measures from -270 to +1820 °C
Any thermocouple that has a miniature size thermocouple connector.
Additionally, the TC-08 can also measure other sensors using a 70 mV range.
Automatic cold junction compensation
High resolution and accuracy
Fast sampling rate
Multiple units can be run on a single PC
High (20 bit) resolution ensures that the TC-08 can detect minute changes in temperature.
USB interface

  Data: click here         PicoLog software included, see description below.

Conversion time: 800msec per active channel, 1500msec for cold junction compensation, Acc ±0.3% (±0.5°C), resolution 0.1°C or 0.025°C over limited ranges.

The TC-08 can accept a variety of other transducers (humidity, pressure, strain, etc) by setting the input range to ±70mV full scale. Approx 1µV per LSB.
Connects to USB port. 2m cable with 9 & 25 pin connector supplied.
   For prices, see the table near the top of this page.

Ruggedised TC-08 USB is also available

TP1 Mating Thermocouple plugs K Type,  dbde
  each: $28+GST,  for 3 to 7, each $20+GST,  for set of 8: each: $15+GST (total $120+GST) 

Thermocouples, thermocouple wire: increments of 25m, please enquire

PT-104  High accuracy Temperature data logger - 4 channels

The PT-104 can measure four PT100 sensors with a resolution of 0.001°C and an accuracy of 0.01°C.
0 to 2.5V input with 24 bits (very high resolution) For more data see table near top of this page   

HumidiProbe *NEW* - USB port

Measures Temperature & Humidity
The HumidiProbe is a replacement for the RH-02 (below).

Temp Range:    0 to 70 °C     Humidity 0 to 100% non condensing
Accuracy:         Temp.: ±0.5 °C (0 to 70 °C)   Humidity: ±2%
Resolution:       Temp.: 0.01 °C                      Humidity: 0.03%
Conversion Time: 2 seconds
Response time:    Temp.: 5 to 30 seconds       Humidity: 4 seconds (slowly moving air)
Dimensions 45 x 72 x 28 mm with 4.5m cable terminated with a USB plug.
Output connector USB          More data (Pico site)
Supplied software: PicoLog data acquisition software for Windows (98SE/ME/XP/2000)
Drivers and examples C, Delphi, Visual Basic, Agilent VEE and LabVIEW.
     A macro is also provided to collect data directly into an Excel spreadsheet.
PC requirements: Processor: Pentium class processor or equivalent
Memory: 32 MB minimum,   Disk space: 10 MB minimum
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP
Ports: USB 1.1 or 2.0 compliant port.    For prices, see the table near the top of this page.
   HumidiProbe User Manual    &   Installation guide for USB products   download

RH-02: Humidity and Temperature - RS232 port

• Records temperature and humidity  SUPERCEDED BY HUMIDIPROBE ABOVE
• High accuracy
• No extra sensors required
• No power supply required
• Supplied complete with calibrated sensors, software and cables The Pico RH-02 measures and records humidity and temperature on a PC.
It includes a probe with sensors that are calibrated to give highly accurate measurements.

The RH-02 is very easy to use: just plug into the serial port of your PC and you are ready to take measurements.
It is supplied with PicoLog data logging software (see below) and software drivers for users who wish to write their own software.

Specifications:
Temp Range -20 to 70 °C (sensor) 0 to 70 °C (converter)    Humidity 0 to 95% non condensing
Response time:    Temp.: 10 seconds                          Humidity: 15 seconds (slowly moving air)
Accuracy:             Temp.: ±0.2 °C (0 to 70 °C)         Humidity: ±2.5% (0 - 90%)
Resolution:          Temp.: 0.01 °C                            Humidity:    0.01%

TH-03:  3 Channel Input Device for temperature

• Works with EnviroMon sensors: temperature (thermistors)

• 3 ch, high accuracy at low cost
• PicoLog software supports up to 9 units (27 channels)
• Connects to computer RS232 serial port (or use USB to serial adaptor)
• No power supply required

The TH-03 allows up to 3 channels of temperature per unit to be recorded onto your PC.
It uses precision thermistor sensors to give an accuracy that was previously only obtainable using expensive platinum PT100 sensors.

The TH-03 is very easy to use - just plug into the RS232 serial port on your computer, connect up to three sensors and you are ready to start collecting data. It accepts the EnviroMon range of sensors, and so can measure temperatures from -30°C to +70°C using standard sensor.  

Ranges: The figures below refer to the TH-03 itself.  The sensors also affect the ranges and accuracies.   

The TH-03 software provides all of the calculations necessary for thermistor curve normalisation.
The TH-03 is highly accurate, and gives results to a resolution of hundredths of a degree, to an accuracy typically better than 0.1ºC.
Accuracy ±0.3°C (Over -40 to 30°C range)

Conversion time: 800msec per active channel + 1.6 sec per reference conversion (2 internal precision reference resistors)

Filtering: eliminates errors from electrical noise. Filter time constant: 10. This figure can be altered with the drivers between 1 and 100.

Computer connection: DB9 to serial port: cable and D25 adaptor supplied.
Size: 125 x 60 x 30 mm.  Input connectors: 3x FCC68 4/4.Operating temp. range 0 to 50°C (case is not water resistant).

Drivers supplied:  DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2000, Linux, C, C++, Pascal, Delphi, Excel, VB, LabView, HP-Vee

The TH-03 is normally connected directly to the computer, but it is also possible to access the TH-03 via a modem using the Windows driver.
It is necessary to provide power to the TH-03, either by instructing the modem to provide power or by connecting a
power supply directly to the TH03. See serial port connections for information.
For some radio modems, there is a delay between sending text to the modem and its arrival at the other end, and a similar
delay for the response from the TH03. If, for example, the maximum possible delay is 150ms each way, 300ms total, the
following text should be added to Win.INI so that the driver waits longer for each response.

Picolog software is included (see below) . PicoLog supports up to 4 TH-03 units under DOS, and 9 units under Windows 3.1/95/NT.   
   For prices, see the table near the top of this page.

EL-015 Thermistor Sensors for TH-03

Range -55 to 105°C.   Accuracy in the range -40 to +50°C is ±0.3°C
Sensor is a stainless steel cylinder 50mm long, 8mm dia, with a 5m cable coming out of one end.  
   EL-015: $65+GST

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Software: PicoLog Data Logging Software

PicoLog is a powerful but flexible data logging package for collecting, analysing and displaying data from the Pico ADC range. It is included with all applicable modules.

PicoLog software can collect data at rates from once per second to once per hour: up to 1 million samples. Data can be displayed in both graphical or spreadsheet format, both during and after data collection.

• PicoLog has a wide range of functions to assist in the collection, monitoring, analysis and display of data.
• Easy to setup and use with on line help
• Real time data collection, analysis and display
• Programmable alarm limits can be set for each channel
• Data can be exported to spreadsheets and data bases
• Save multiple setups for different tests and experiments
• Can be used with desktop or laptop PCs
• Supports multiple loggers on the same PC
• Uses PC monitor to give large colour display, ideal for education and training
• Waveforms can be saved, printed, faxed or e-mailed from your PC
• Each recorded sample can be the min, max or average of a number of readings collected over a period of a millisecond to a day.
• Samples can be scaled using linear interpolation, table lookup or a mathematical formula.
• Full tools for text and graphical reports are included.
• Four types of reports: Y-T & X-Y Graphs;
• Monitor reports (real time display of current value, with alarm functions)
• PicoLog (DOS & Windows) is included with modules where applicable (see chart below).
• On screen indication of sample rate and number of samples
• IP support for remote and internet data acquisition
• Mix and match units on the same PC.
  Using PicoLog software it is possible to use multiple products on the same PC.
  For example you can collect temperature data from a TC-08 at the same time as
  recording 4-20mA signals from a ADC-16 with signal conditioning.

New versions of PicoScope (oscilloscope software) and PicoLog (data logging software) are available for free download.

PicoScope and PicoLog require IBM PC or AT compatible running MS DOS V3.00 or above, Win 3.1 or Win 95. All SW on 3.5" disk.

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PicoScope Software

March 2003: Attention all Pico Users! Pico Technologies have released a new and truly innovative version of the PicoScope software.

The new R5.09.4 PicoScope release includes two new display modes normally only found on much higher priced oscilloscopes.
Pico ADC Series users can now display signals in:

Digital Colour Mode- This mode is ideal for spotting intermittent glitches in digital signals.
The areas of the trace that have the highest population density are red (hot), the areas with the lowest
population density are blue (cold). Digital colour mode does not decay over time.

Analog Intensity Mode - This mode emulates the phosphor display of a conventional analogue scope and is useful for displaying complex
analogue signals such as video waveforms and analogue modulation signals.
The area of the trace that has the highest population density is the strongest colour. The area with the lowest population density and/or high slewing rate (low risetime/falltime) is the lightest colour.

To download your free copy of the R5.09.4 PicoScope, visit:   http://www.picotech.com/download.html

Digital Storage Oscilloscope Software

PicoScope provides all the functionality of a conventional benchtop scope, together with additional functions made possible by the PC connection. Regular scope users will feel at home immediately, all the basic functions such as timebases, voltage ranges and trigger options are easy to access using the button bars. Less frequently used options are accessible through drop down menus. This allows maximum use of the screen area for the display of traces.

A common use for digital storage scopes is in finding intermittent faults in both analog and digital systems. The ability to capture 'one off' events depends on the power and versatility of the trigger system. For example, PicoScope has two special trigger modes to help capture these signals. The first is a display overwrite mode: any differences from the normal waveform will be clearly highlighted even if they occur only once. The second is 'write to disk on trigger': in this mode the scope can be left running for long periods of time (e.g. to find a fault in an alarm system). Each time the trigger event occurs, the waveform will be saved to disk with a date/time stamp.

Spectrum Analyser
A spectrum analyser is one of those tools that once you start using it you don't know how you coped before. For example, if the scope shows noise on a power line, but you do not know where it is coming from, just open up a spectrum. This will show all the frequency components of the noise, showing whether the noise is coming from mains interference, switching power supply or maybe the clock of a microprocessor. Other typical uses are testing amplifiers for bandwidth and distortion.

Digital Multimeter

As with the scope and spectrum, it is possible to have several multimeters on screen: this allows, for example, the frequency, AC voltage and DC offset of a signal all to measured at the same time. Using the 'composite view' option this data can be combined in a single window together with the signal's scope and spectrum traces.

Features

• Simultaneous views of scope, spectrum and meters
• Waveforms can be saved, printed, faxed or e-mailed from your PC
• Large colour display, ideal for education and training
• Save multiple install for different tests and experiments
• Easy to setup and use - up and running in minutes
• Can be used with desktop or laptop PCs
• Save to disk on trigger.
  All Pico oscilloscope products have the ability to save a waveform (complete with time / date stamp) to disk every time a trigger event occurs.
  This proves valuable when tracking down faults that only occur infrequently.

PicoScope new features (April 2000):

+ 19 new automated parameter measurements (rise time, pulse width, duty cycle, crest factor...)
+ 'Drag and drop' control for trigger level
+ Improved spectrum analyzer resolution (up to 4096 points)
+ New display modes for tracking intermittent faults
+ Improved vertical / horizontal rulers
+ Decimal points for custom scaling

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