MCC USB-CTR Series: High-Speed Counter / Timer USB Devices

$419.00
(5 reviews) Write a Review
SKU:
6069-410-057
Adding to cart… The item has been added

Measurement Computing Corporation (MCC) and Data Translation (DT) DAQ products are now part of the Digilent family of test and measurement solutions. MCC and DT are leading suppliers of data acquisition solutions that are easy-to-use, easy-to-integrate, and easy-to-support.

The USB-CTR series are high-speed counter/timer devices and feature up to eight counter inputs, 48 MHz input frequency, up to 64-bit resolution, up to 8 MB/s scan rates, multiple counter modes, four pulse-width modulation (PWM) timers, and eight digital I/O.

Software support includes DAQami, an out-of-the-box application for data logging, visualization, and signal generation. Data can be viewed in real-time or post-acquisition on user-configurable displays. Drivers are included for the most popular applications and programming languages including Visual C++®, Visual C#®, Visual Basic®.NET, DASYLab®, LabVIEW, Linux®, and Python.

OEM/Embedded Customers- please contact our sales department for volume pricing, OEM/board-only versions of these devices, and assistance with your application.

  • USB-CTR04: Four counter inputs
  • USB-CTR08: Eight counter inputs
  • 48 MHz maximum input frequency
  • Software-selectable resolution up to 64-bits
  • Aggregate scan rate of 8 MB/s
  • Supports Totalize, Period, Pulse width, and Timing counter input modes
  • Four independent pulse-width modulation (PWM) timers
  • Eight bit-configurable digital I/O channels
  • Synchronous high-speed reads of digital and counter inputs
  • USB-CTR04 or USB-CTR08
  • USB cable
  • Printed insert: DAQami Quick Start
  • MCC packaging assembly/foam, etc.

Prioritizing on ease of use and flexibility, MCC offers out-of-the-box software plus drivers for the most popular programming languages and applications.

Out-of-the-box software includes DAQami for data logging, visualization, and signal generation. For a more full-featured and customizable experience, DASYLab® provides real-time analysis and control, plus the ability to create custom applications without programming.

DASYLab can be purchased directly from Digilent.

For maximum customization, drivers are included for Visual C++®, Visual C#®, Visual Basic®.NET, LabVIEW, Linux®, and Python.


Out of the Box Software: DAQami - Included

Data Acquisition Companion Software for Acquiring Data and Generating Signals

DAQami is an out-of-the-box application for data logging, visualization, and signal generation. Data can be viewed in real-time or post-acquisition on user-configurable displays. DAQami is ideal for interactive testing, data logging, and developing applications that run for minutes or days.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows® 11/10/8/7/Vista®, 32-bit or 64-bit

English, Chinese, and German language support.

DAQami Datasheet


Custom Applications without Programming: DASYLab® - Optional

Icon-Based Data Acquisition, Graphics, Control, and Analysis Software

DASYLab is an optional software package that offers real-time analysis, control, and the ability to create custom applications without programming. DASYLab is ideal for users that need more functionality than DAQami provides.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows® 10/8/7.

DASYLab can purchased directly from Digilent.

Purchase DASYLab
Learn more on Digilent Reference
DASYLab Data Sheet


Programming and Driver Support - Included

MCC programming and driver support is extensive and features comprehensive libraries and example programs for the most popular applications and programming languages including Visual C++®, Visual C#®, Visual Basic®.NET, LabVIEW, Linux®, and Python.

Learn More About MCC Programming and Driver Support


To learn more about the complete software ecosystem, visit the MCC software page.

MCC Data Acquisition Software

Quickly find what you need to get started and reduce mean time to measure.

All product support including documentation, projects, and reference material can be accessed through MCC resources.

Digilent Forum
MCC DAQ Software
DAQ and Datalogging on Reference

Quick Links

MCC Software Quick Start
MCC USB-CTR04 Product Manual
MCC USB-CTR08 Product Manual
MCC USB-CTR Series Datasheet

To find out more about if the USB-CTR Series is right for your project, contact our Sales Team:

Contact Sales

5 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews

  • 5
    Ease of order, ease of use

    Posted by Bob L. on 28th Nov 2021

    ......

  • 4
    Great product with great support

    Posted by Sam85 on 10th Jan 2021

    We were looking for a device to read our encoder values and we came across MCC device. It was easy to install and configure the device. The device by itself looks pretty solid and industrial. Programming side also was pretty straightforward and if you face any questions technical support is always there. Overall highly recommended.

  • 5
    Lowest cost high accuracy frequency measurement

    Posted by Leifj27 on 24th Sep 2019

    I needed a quick, low cost method of recording frequency measurements from two flow meters. It seems like a simple task but many of the available products require advanced programming or cost thousands of dollars. The USB-CTR08 fit the bill perfectly, allowing me to quickly record using the DAQami software with only a basic configuration and no programming. I called tech support to ask a few questions which they answered quickly and accurately. I will continue to use MCC products for their value and quality.

  • 5
    Great Product, Documentation, Support

    Posted by Mylo on 6th Feb 2019

    The product very much suited our needs for a combined pulse counting / and a timing application. The sample programs work great, and have good comments in them, making them very understandable. However, where I think MCC really shines is with their technical support staff. I had a specific problem that was addressed by their friendly and knowledgeable support staff within two days. They provided me with additional sample code and some wiring notes that were specifically applicable to the particular problem that I was trying to solve.

  • 5
    This module has excellent performance and value.

    Posted by MarkR on 24th Jun 2014

    For our application the USB-CTR08 can replace a VME module that costs over $3,000. We use it in 2 modes: 1) A single-shot preset scaler. For this application Counter 0 is the preset channel, and Counter 0 Output is connected to Counters 1-7 Gate Inputs. Thus when Counter 0 stops all of the other counters stop as well. 2) As a traditional multi-channel scaler (MCS). The data from each counter are collected into time bins. The channel advance to the next time bin can be done either with an internal clock or with an external channel advance connected to the CLKI input. One slight drawback of the module, and a suggestion for a future firmware upgrade is that the CLKI input does not have a "prescale" feature. We often want to divide our external channel advance input by N. For example that input might be stepper motor pulse signals, and we only want to advance the scaler on every 20'th pulse. This can be done with the existing USB-CTR08 by using one of the counter channels as the prescaler, with its Input connected to the external pulse source and it Output connected to CLKI. But this inconvenient because it costs a counter channel, and it is also not possible to use a prescale factor of 1 #i.e. no prescaling# in this configuration.