ESI-USB Plus: One Device for Easy, Pressure, Temperature, Displacement, Force Testing, and More
Testing plays an integral role across many industries, including manufacturing, education, defence, and environmental monitoring, to meet strict quality control regulations. One of the most common challenges that quality engineers and researchers face is not having the right tool, or perhaps versatile equipment, to perform testing of different variables.
If you are looking for a way to simplify and speed up measurements across different test components, you have come to the right place.
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An Interface for Versatile Measurement
ESI recognises the need for comprehensive parameter assessments by product quality testing engineers, researchers, and existing users of the ESI GD4200 USB pressure sensors, and recently introduced a solution through the ESI-USB Plus.
The ESI-USB Plus's multi-purpose functionality removes the need for users to purchase, install, and set up individual specialised equipment that measures one parameter.
What is the ESI-USB Plus?
The ESI-USB Plus is a digital interface box that extends the functionality of the existing ESI-USB software. Together, they enable comprehensive data collection, trend and display data across various fields and applications, and create and print customised reports and test certificates.
It allows you to connect UniMeasure draw wire sensors, analogue-output POSITAL encoders, and Laumas weight transmitters, to name a few.
The ESI-USB Plus enables users to benefit from;
Comprehensive PC-based measuring system,
Easy configuration & setup for unlimited sensor types,
Access to extensive data that can be customised for reporting and testing purposes.
How Does the ESI-USB Plus Work?
The ESI-USB Plus interface lets you use the ESI-USB software with a wide range of analogue transmitters with current or voltage output, and measure temperature with a separate PT100 temperature sensor at the same time. In fact, the ESI-USB Plus can connect up to 16 devices with one software installation if you use a USB hub.
ESI-USB Plus Measurement Types:
Pressure
Flow
Displacement
Density
Temperature
Sound Levels
Torque
Vibration
Humidity
The software lets the user connect the transducer to a laptop or PC. Setting up the ESI-USB Plus with the software takes about 10 minutes, and you will be up and running.
The ESI-USB Plus enables real-time monitoring and analysis of any user-defined engineering unit across a range of parameters, and can provide high-speed sample rates for test and laboratory applications.
With this device, you can view displacement, weight force, PT100 temperature, and GD4200 pressure results on the same screen or in a report.
ESI-USB Plus Features
The ESI-USB Plus can run with any type of analogue transmitter or transducer with a 4-20mA or 0-10V output. It is USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 x compatible and works with most recent versions of Windows operating systems.
ESI-USB Plus Sensor & Input Interface Options
| Parameter | Common Sensor Types | Typical Signal Inputs Supported | Common Industrial Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure | ESI SOS transducers, piezo sensors | 4–20 mA, 0–10 VDC, mV/V | Hydraulic test benches, leak testing, line pressure |
| Temperature | Pt100 / Pt1000 RTDs, Thermocouples (J, K, T) | Resistance, low mV | Thermal cycling, engine dynos, autoclave monitoring |
| Displacement | Linear potentiometers, LVDTs, draw wires | 0–10 VDC, resistance, digital SSI | Structural deflection, cylinder stroke, actuator testing |
| Force / Load | Strain gauge load cells, load pins | mV/V (bridge), 4–20 mA | Press-fit monitoring, tensile testing, batch weighing |
ESI-USB Plus - Fast, High-Resolution PC Data Logging
The ESI-USB Plus is a compact, cost-effective IP65 analogue-to-digital interface, enabling conversion of 4-20mA and 0-10VDC analogue signals directly to a PC via USB for real-time data logging. With universal analogue input, this device enables monitoring and recording for a range of sensing applications, including pressure, force and displacement. The ESI-USB Plus also features a PT100 RTD channel to enable simultaneous temperature monitoring.
The ESI-USB Plus offers straightforward installation, with free software to start data logging, enable live graphing, and export directly to Excel/PDF. If you'd like to learn more about this incredibly useful interface system, whether for an existing installation or upcoming project, contact the ADM team today!
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ESI-USB Plus is now available at ADM. If you need more information for a specific application, contact us on 1300 236 467, [email protected], or through our website here.
