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OMB-DAQ55-Series
USB Powered Acquisition Modules for Thermocouples Process Signals
- The OMB-DAQ55-Series has been discontinued. Please click see OMB-DAQ-2416-Series for a potential replacement.
- Ultra Low-Power Design Requires No External Power or Batteries
- Can be Located Up to 5 Meters (16.4') from the PC
- High-Resolution, 22-Bit A/D Converter
OMB-DAQ55-Series
From
$
968.88

Product Overview
- Accuracy ± 0.5 °C
- Bandwidth DC to 1 MHz
- Configuration Parameters Open-Collector Driver, Schmitt-Trigger Input, User-Configurable Input/Output
- Data Interface Ethernet
- Digital Input Digital: Low <1.3 Vdc
- Height 45 mm
- Input Configuration Connected Software
- Input Resistance >10 MΩ (SE), >20 MΩ (DE)
- Isolation 500V from PC
- Length 182 mm
- Operating Temperature, Max 50 °C
- Operating Temperature, Min 0 °C
- Output Resistance 10 Ω
- Pull-up Resistor 27 KΩ to 5V for Switch or Relay Sensing
- Relative Humidity 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
- Sampling Rate 80 Hz (80 updates/second)
- Supply Power Type DC/USB
- Supply Voltage 6 to 16 Vdc
- Voltage Measurement Range ±20V, -10 to 20V, ±10V, ±5V, ±4V, ±2.5V, ±2V, ±1.25V, ±1V, ±625 mV, ±500 mV, ±312 mV, ±250 mV , ±156 mV , ±125 mV, ±62 mV, ±31 mV, Differential, Single ended
- Width 92 mm
* The OMB-DAQ-54 does not have frequency, digital I/O or expansion capabilty.
The OMB-DAQ-54, OMB-DAQ-55 and OMB-DAQ-56 Personal Daqs are full-featured data acquisition products that utilize the Universal Serial Bus (USB), which is built into almost every new PC. Designed for high accuracy and resolution, the 22-bit OMB-DAQ-54/55/56 data acquisition systems directly measure multiple channels of voltage, thermocouple, pulse, frequency, and digital I/O (the OMB-DAQ-54 does not have digital, frequency I/O). A single cable to the PC provides high-speed communication and power to the OMB-DAQ-54/55/56. No additional batteries or power supplies are required, except when using bus-powered hubs.
The OMB-DAQ-54/55/56 modules are the first products in a new family of low-cost, USB-based products from OMEGA. Because of the strict power limitations of the USB, the modules incorporate special powermanagement circuitry to ensure adherence to USB specifications.
The OMB-DAQ-54/55/56 avoid many of the limitations of PC-Card (PCMCIA) data acquisition devices and offer advantages over many PC plug-in data acquisition boards as well.
The OMB-DAQ-54 data acquisition system offers 10 single-ended or 5 differential analog (up to ±20 V full scale) or thermocouple input channels with 16 programmable ranges and 500 V optical isolation.
The OMB-DAQ-55 offers 10 single-ended or 5 differential analog (up to ±20 V full scale) or thermocouple input channels,16 programmable ranges, 500 V optical isolation, 8 digital I/O lines, and 2 frequency/ pulse/ duty-cycle channels.
The OMB-DAQ-56 offers twice the I/O capacity as the OMB-DAQ-55 in the same size package.
To simplify attachment of signals and transducers, the OMB-DAQ-54/55/56 modules feature convenient, removable screw-terminal input connections.
SOFTWARE
Personal DaqViewTM a graphical data acquisition software, is an easy-to-use yet powerful application is provided with the OMB-DAQ-54, OMB-DAQ-55 and OMB-DAQ-56 at no additional charge. The software allows users to configure a test, and display or record data within minutes, without programming.
Personal DaqView PlusTM
The optional Personal DaqView Plus software provides advanced charting capabilities, including multiple traces per chart, multiple chart groups, and support for up to 100 Personal Daq devices attached to one PC.
Personal DaqViewXLTM
The optional Personal DaqViewXL software allows Personal DaqView or Personal DaqViewXL Plus to execute seamlessly from within Microsoft® Excel’s tool palette. Acquired measurements are inserted directly into an Excel spreadsheet in real time.
Personal DaqViewXL PlusTM
The optional Personal DaqViewXL Plus combines the features of Personal DaqView Plus and Personal DaqViewXL into one package.
Expandable Inputs
The OMB-DAQ-55 and OMB-DAQ-56 are expandable through the use of the OMB-PDQ1 and OMB-PDQ2 expansion modules as shown in the table below. The OMB-DAQ54 does not have any expansion capability.
* DE = Differential Inputs, SE= Single-endied inputs.
Thermocouples are only available as differential inputs(DE)
Speed Versus Resolution
The OMB-DAQ-54, OMB-DAQ-55 and OMB-DAQ-56 Personal Daqs are full-featured data acquisition products that utilize the Universal Serial Bus (USB), which is built into almost every new PC. Designed for high accuracy and resolution, the 22-bit OMB-DAQ-54/55/56 data acquisition systems directly measure multiple channels of voltage, thermocouple, pulse, frequency, and digital I/O (the OMB-DAQ-54 does not have digital, frequency I/O). A single cable to the PC provides high-speed communication and power to the OMB-DAQ-54/55/56. No additional batteries or power supplies are required, except when using bus-powered hubs.
The OMB-DAQ-54/55/56 modules are the first products in a new family of low-cost, USB-based products from OMEGA. Because of the strict power limitations of the USB, the modules incorporate special powermanagement circuitry to ensure adherence to USB specifications.
The OMB-DAQ-54/55/56 avoid many of the limitations of PC-Card (PCMCIA) data acquisition devices and offer advantages over many PC plug-in data acquisition boards as well.
The OMB-DAQ-54 data acquisition system offers 10 single-ended or 5 differential analog (up to ±20 V full scale) or thermocouple input channels with 16 programmable ranges and 500 V optical isolation.
The OMB-DAQ-55 offers 10 single-ended or 5 differential analog (up to ±20 V full scale) or thermocouple input channels,16 programmable ranges, 500 V optical isolation, 8 digital I/O lines, and 2 frequency/ pulse/ duty-cycle channels.
The OMB-DAQ-56 offers twice the I/O capacity as the OMB-DAQ-55 in the same size package.
To simplify attachment of signals and transducers, the OMB-DAQ-54/55/56 modules feature convenient, removable screw-terminal input connections.
SOFTWARE
Personal DaqViewTM a graphical data acquisition software, is an easy-to-use yet powerful application is provided with the OMB-DAQ-54, OMB-DAQ-55 and OMB-DAQ-56 at no additional charge. The software allows users to configure a test, and display or record data within minutes, without programming.
Personal DaqView lets the user
Real-Time Displays Personal DaqView allows the creation of real-time displays using built-in display options, including digital, dial meter, bar graph, and strip chart displays. No programming is required — simply point, click, and drag desired display options to create a visual display screen. The OMB-DAQ-54/55/56 are also shipped with PostView, a postacquisition application that permits you to display acquired data previously saved to a file. Drivers for Visual Basic, Delphi and C++ for Windows XP SP2 and SP3/Vista/7 are also included. In addition, drivers are available for icon-based software packages, such as DASYLab and LabVIEW. |
The optional Personal DaqView Plus software provides advanced charting capabilities, including multiple traces per chart, multiple chart groups, and support for up to 100 Personal Daq devices attached to one PC.
• | Allows display groups to be created for customized viewing |
• | Supports up to 100 Personal Daq devices |
Personal DaqViewXLTM
The optional Personal DaqViewXL software allows Personal DaqView or Personal DaqViewXL Plus to execute seamlessly from within Microsoft® Excel’s tool palette. Acquired measurements are inserted directly into an Excel spreadsheet in real time.
• | Allows formula creation on acquired data |
• | Provides control of acquisition from spreadsheet |
Personal DaqViewXL PlusTM
The optional Personal DaqViewXL Plus combines the features of Personal DaqView Plus and Personal DaqViewXL into one package.
Expandable Inputs
The OMB-DAQ-55 and OMB-DAQ-56 are expandable through the use of the OMB-PDQ1 and OMB-PDQ2 expansion modules as shown in the table below. The OMB-DAQ54 does not have any expansion capability.
OMB-DAQ and Expansion System Channel Capacities | |||
Product or System | Volts/TC Inputs* | Digital I/O | Freq/Pulse Inputs |
OMB-DAQ-54 | 5 DE, 10 SE | None | None |
OMB-DAQ-55 | 5 DE, 10 SE | 8 | 2 |
OMB-DAQ-56 | 10 DE, 20 SE | 16 | 4 |
OMB-PDQ1 Expansion Module | 10 DE, 20 SE | 16 | - |
OMB-PDQ2 Expansion Module | 20 DE, 40 SE | - | - |
OMB-DAQ-55 + OMB-PDQ1 | 15 DE, 30 SE | 24 | 2 |
OMB-DAQ-55 + OMB-PDQ2 | 25 DE, 50 SE | 8 | 2 |
OMB-DAQ-56 + OMB-PDQ1 | 20 DE, 40 SE | 32 | 4 |
OMB-DAQ-56 + OMB-PDQ2 | 30 DE, 60 SE | 16 | 4 |
Thermocouples are only available as differential inputs(DE)
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Speed Versus Resolution
Measurement Duration | Max. Sample Rate (Continous Calibration Disabled) | Resolution (Bits RMS) (±4V) | |||
Voltage | Thermocouple | ||||
1 Channel/Scan | 10 Channel/Scan | 1 Channel/Scan | 10 Channel/Scan | ||
610 ms (50/60 Hz Rejection) | 1.6 Hz (625 ms) | 0.16 Hz (6.25 secs) | 1.5 Hz (667 ms) | 0.16 Hz (6.25 secs) | 22 |
12.5 ms | 66 Hz (15 ms) | 7.8 Hz (128 ms) | 25 Hz (40 ms) | 6 Hz (167 ms) | 15 |
Specifications General Isolation: 500 V from PC Power Requirements: Powered from USB, or from external +6 to +16 VDC when used with a bus-powered hub Environmental: 0 to 50°C (0 to 122°F) 95% RH (non-condensing) Dimensions: 92 W x 182 L x 45 mm H (3.6 x 7.1 x 1.6") Software: WIN XP SP2 and SP3/Vista/7 Analog Specifications Each channel is configurable for single-ended or differential, Volts, or thermocouple inputs OMB-DAQ-54, OMB-DAQ-55: 10 single-ended, 5 differential; Volts or TC channels OMB-DAQ-56: 20 single-ended, 10 differential; Volts or TC channels Thermocouple Type and Temperature Ranges: J (-100 to 700°C), K (-200 to 1200°C), T (-100 to 400°C), E (-100 to 500°C), R (400 to 1400°C), S (400 to 1400°C), B (700 to 1400°C), N (-100 to 700°C) Thermocouple Accuracy: In very slow mode, 22 bit resolution, includes cold junction compensation error: J (±1.1°C), K (±1.2°C), T (±1.1°C); E (±1.0°C), R (±2.5°C), S (±2.6°C), B (±3.3°C), N (±1.5°C) Cold Junction Compensation Accuracy: (±0.5°C), Over-Voltage Protection: ±45 V relative to analog Lo AC Common Mode Rejection: >120 dB @ 60 Hz Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk: <-120 dB (DC to 100 Hz); Accuracy: OMB-DAQ-55/56: 0.015% of reading +0.002% of range (exclusive of noise) OMB-DAQ-54: 0.015% of reading +0.004% of range (exclusive of noise) Input Resistance: >10 M Ohm (SE), >20 M Ohm (DE) Bias Current: <1 nA (0-35°C) | Frequency Measurements (OMB-DAQ-55 and OMB-DAQ-56 only) OMB-DAQ-55: 2 frequency/pulse input channels OMB-DAQ-56: 4 frequency/pulse input channels Operating Modes: Pulse count (totalize), duty-cycle, and frequency Frequency Response: DC to 1 MHz Input Range: ±15 V absolute maximum <1.3 V (low), >3.8 V (high) Pull-Up Resistor: 27 K Ohm to +5 V for switch or relay sensing Debouncing: None, 0.8, 3.2, or 13 mSec. (software selectable) Totalize: Up to 2 32 counts/scan Frequency & Duty-Cycle (OMB-DAQ-55 and OMB-DAQ-56 only) Resolution: 7 digits. Actual resolution depends on scan rate. At 10 scans/s, resolution is 5 digits (10 ppm); at 1 scan/s, 6 digits (1 ppm) Digital I/O (OMB-DAQ-55 and OMB-DAQ-56 only) Each I/O line is individually programmable as input or output. OMB-DAQ-55: 8 digital I/O lines OMB-DAQ-56: 16 digital I/O lines Each I/O line includes an open-collector driver with a 27 K Ohm pull-up resistor to +5 V for output, and a Schmitt-trigger input buffer Digital Input Voltage Range: ±15 V Thresholds: <1.3 V (low), >3.8 V (high) Digital Output Maximum Switch Voltage: 0 to +15 Vdc (20 V for <1 minute) Maximum Switch Current: 150 mA/output continuous, 500 mA/output peak (<100 µs), 150 mA total continuous (per bank of 8 outputs) Output Resistance: 10 Ohms max |
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Rated 5 out of
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ULTIMATE FOR RELIABILITY AND ACCURACY !!!
RECOMMENDED FOR THERMOCOUPLE AND LOAD CELL MONITORING
Date published: 2017-12-24
I need software for the OMB-DAQ 54. I can't download it from you website.
Thank you for your question. We will require more information to help on this question, please email the DAS team at DAS@OMEGA.COM”
Date published: 2021-12-08
I have a data acquisition system (Omega OMB-DAQ-56) since this item is no longer available to purchase the required software is not available either. Would you be able to send me a software for that?
Thank you for your question. We will require more information to help on this question, please email the DAS team at DAS@OMEGA.COM
Date published: 2021-07-29
Is support for Windows 10 planned for the drivers? I am unable to get this device to work for windows 10
This is a older unit is is only supported by Windows 74 64 bit and older operating systems
Date published: 2020-12-08
We have brand new module. When T-type thermcouples were pluged in and program was set, it shows higher temeperature than it is. Is it possible that module is not calibrated properly? Mesurment condtions and thermcouples (certified) are like in manual.
Thank you for your question. Please direct the issues you are having to our Data Acquisition Engr dept-DAS@OMEGA.COM.
Date published: 2021-01-25
What part number or specifications do you have for the required terminal block connectors this DAQ uses. We have a OMB-DAQ-56 at work and someone lost the green phoenix connectors and I'm having a terrible time replacing it.
Hello, thank you for your question. The part number for the replacement input terminal block is OMB-CN-153-12.
Date published: 2020-04-22
Hello. What is the packaging dimensions for OMB-DAQ-54? We plan to include this as part of a kit, and need to know the size of the box.
Hello
I'm sorry we do not have the dimensions of the box, though for the unit itself it is 92 W x 182 L x 45 mm H
(3.6 x 7.1 x 1.6")
Date published: 2019-11-10