CONTEC Co., Ltd., a comprehensive manufacturer of PC peripherals, industrial computers, and network equipment, has developed and commenced sales of three new types of low-profile PCI boards improved in noise immunity by bus insulation, as additions to the "Low-Cost, Multifunction L Series." The L Series has been well received as a line of multifunction but low-cost analog I/O device products. Product Name Type Model Name Low-cost and high-precision types of Isolated analog I/O boards for low-profile PCI slots Analog inputs: 8ch Analog outputs: 2ch ADAI16-8/2(LPCI)L Analog inputs: 16ch ADI16-16(LPCI)L Analog inputs: 4ch DAI16-4(LPCI)L  The three new products support low-profile PCI slots suitable for space-saving PCs. These models contain a digital isolator to electrically Isolate the external I/O interface circuit while inheriting the features of conventional products (low-cost, multifunction L Series) well received by offering advanced functionality with a mixture of high-precision 16-bit analog I/O, inputs, and outputs as well as digital I/O and counters at low costs. The new models provide higher noise immunity than conventional ones, featuring lower risk of directly affecting the PC itself even when the external wiring has abnormal surges or noise. [ About the Low-Cost Multifunction L Series ]  The L Series is a line of multifunction but low-cost analog I/O device products with high-precision 16-bit analog I/O and digital I/O functions (four signals each) as well as a counter function (one 32-bit channel). This series consists of a total of seven models depending on the numbers of analog I/O channels, bus insulation or not, and a variety of bus specifications. The analog I/O channels can input/output signals either at fixed intervals based on an internal timer or in synchronization with external signals. The L Series also contains buffer memory, supporting level comparative triggering and delay sampling. Low-profile PCI boards are also be available in standard PCI slots by replacing their brackets.

Isolated low-cost, high-precision analog I/O board for low-profile PCI slot ADAI16-8/2(LPCI)L -> Larger image data [ 207KB ] 800 x 539 pix 350dpi

[ Features ] Rich set of basic functions Compact system providing high-precision analog inputs/outputs. A series of three models selectable to meet the application. < ADAI16-8/2(LPCI)L > is a control single of analog input(16bits, 8ch), analog output(16bits, 2ch), analog I/O. < ADI16-16(LPCI)L > is a control signal(3 points) of analog input(16bits, 16ch), analog input. < DAI16-4(LPCI)L > is a control signal(3 points) of analog output(16bits, 4ch), analog output. Digital inputs (four channels), digital outputs (four channels), and a counter (32-bit one channel) common to the three models. Isolation from external devices Noise tolerance is enhanced by isolating the PC and external I/O circuits with digital isolators. Substantial control functions Capable of analog input/output in either time-based mode or external-signal synchronous mode. Filter function facilitating external signal connection Digital filters provided for external control analog I/O signals, preventing chattering Buffer memory The analog inputs and outputs each have their own buffer memory. You can also perform analog input and output in the background, independent of software and the current status of the PC. Software-based calibration Setting and calibrating the analog input and output can be performed completely by software. No tricky jumper settings are required. You can also set your own calibration data in place of the default data set at the factory and use different calibration data depending on the operating conditions. Exchangeable low-profile and standard PCI slots Support for both of low-profile and standard PCI slots (interchangeable with a bundled bracket).

[ Support Software ] API Functions Library API-USBP(WDM) (Bundled) This is library software which supplies commands of the hardware produced by our company in the form of standard Win32 API function (DLL). Using programming languages supporting Win32API functions, such as Visual Basic and Visual C/C++ etc., you can develop high-speed application software with taking advantage of features of the hardware produced by our company. In addition, you can use it to verify the operation of the hardware by using installed Diagnostic programs. Download service for up-to-date drivers and difference files is also available. -> http://www.contec.com/apipac/ Further details may be found in the help within supplied CD-ROM or the homepage of our company. < Operating Environment > Primary corresponding OS:          Windows XP, Server 2003, 2000, Me, 98 Primary corresponding language:   Visual C++.NET, Visual C#.NET, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C++,                                                     Visual Basic, Delphi, Builder

Linux version of digital I/O driver API-DIO(LNX) (Supplied: Stored on the API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM) This driver is used to control CONTEC digital I/O boards (PC cards) from within Linux. You can control CONTEC I/O boards easily using the shared library used by gcc and Kylix, the device driver (module) for each kernel version, and the board (PC card) configuration program (config). CONTEC provides download services to supply the updated drivers and differential files. -> http://www.contec.com/apipac/ For details, read Help on the bundled CD-ROM or visit the CONTEC's Web site. < Operating environment > OS:                            RedHatLinux, TurboLinux, etc.                                  (For details on supported distributions, refer to Help available after installation.) Adaptation language:  gcc, Kylix, etc.

[ Specifications of ADAI16-8/2(LPCI)L ] Item Specification Analog input    Isolated specification Bus-Isolated Input type Single-Ended Input Number of input channels 8ch Input range Bipolar ±10V Absolute max. input voltage ±20V Input impedance 1MΩ or more Resolution 16bit Non-Linearity error *1*2 ±16LSB Conversion speed 10µsec/ch Buffer memory 1k Word Conversion start trigger Software / External trigger Conversion stop trigger Number of sampling times / External trigger/software External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital filter (1µsec can be selected by software) External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital filter (1µsec can be selected by software) External clock signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Analog output   Isolated specification Bus-Isolated Number of output channels 2ch Output range Bipolar ±10V Absolute max. input currency ±5mA Output impedance 1Ω or less Resolution 16bit Non-Linearity error *1 ±5LSB Conversion speed 10µsec Buffer memory 1k Word Conversion start trigger Software / External trigger Conversion stop trigger Number of sampling times / External trigger/software External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital filter (1µsec can be selected by software) External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital filter (1µsec can be selected by software) External clock signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital I/O   Number of input channels 4 TTL levels (positive logic) Number of output channels 4 TTL levels (positive logic) Counter   Number of channels 1ch Counting system Up count Max. count FFFFFFFFh (Binary data,32bit) Number of external inputs 2 TTL levels (Gate/Up)/ch Gate (High level), Up (Rising edge) Number of external outputs TTL  Count match output (positive logic, pulse output) Response frequency 1MHz (Max.) Common section   I/O address 64 ports Interruption level Errors and various factors, One interrupt request line as INTA Connector 10250-52A2JL[3M] or equivalent Power consumption 5VDC 680mA (Max.) Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) PCI bus specification 32bit, 33MHz, Universal key shapes supported *3 Dimension (mm) 121.69 (L) x 63.41(H) Weight 65g *1: The non-linearity error means an error of approximately 0.1% occurs over the maximum range at 0°C and 50°C ambient temperature. *2: At the time of the source use of a signal which built in the high-speed operational amplifier. *3: This board requires power supply at +5V from an expansion slot (it does not work on a machine with a +3.3V power supply alone). [ Specifications of ADI16-16(LPCI)L ] Item Specification Analog input   Isolated specification Bus-Isolated Input type Single-Ended Input Number of input channels 16ch Input range Bipolar ±10V Absolute max. input voltage ±20V Input impedance 1MΩ or more Resolution 16Bit Non-Linearity error *1*2 ±16LSB Conversion speed 10µsec/ch Buffer memory 1k Word Conversion start trigger Software / External trigger Conversion stop trigger Number of sampling times / External trigger/software External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital filter (1µsec can be selected by software) External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital filter (1µsec can be selected by software) External clock signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital I/O   Number of input channels 4 TTL levels (positive logic) Number of output channels 4 TTL levels (positive logic) Counter   Number of channels 1ch Counting system Up count Max. count FFFFFFFFh (Binary data,32bit) Number of external inputs 2 TTL levels (Gate/Up)/ch Gate (High level), Up (Rising edge) Number of external outputs TTL  Count match output (positive logic, pulse output) Response frequency 1MHz (Max.) Common section   I/O address 64 ports Interruption level Errors and various factors, One interrupt request line as INTA Connector 10250-52A2JL[3M] or equivalent Power consumption 5VDC 400mA (Max.) Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) PCI bus specification 32bit, 33MHz, Universal key shapes supported *3 Dimension (mm) 121.69(L) x 63.41(H) Weight 65g *1: The non-linearity error means an error of approximately 0.1% occurs over the maximum range at 0°C and 50°C ambient temperature. *2: At the time of the source use of a signal which built in the high-speed operational amplifier. *3: This board requires power supply at +5V from an expansion slot (it does not work on a machine with a +3.3V power supply alone). [ Specifications of DAI16-4(LPCI)L ] Item Specification Analog output   Isolated specification Bus-Isolated Number of output channels 4ch Output range Bipolar ±10V Absolute max. input currency ±5mA Output impedance 1Ω or less Resolution 16bit Non-Linearity error *1 ±5LSB Conversion speed 10µsec Buffer memory 1k Word Conversion start trigger Software / External trigger Conversion stop trigger Number of sampling times / External trigger/software External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital filter (1µsec can be selected by software) External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital filter (1µsec can be selected by software) External clock signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital I/O   Number of input channels 4 TTL levels (positive logic) Number of output channels 4 TTL levels (positive logic) Counter   Number of channels 1ch Counting system Up count Max. count FFFFFFFFh (Binary data,32bit) Number of external inputs 2 TTL levels (Gate/Up)/ch Gate (High level), Up (Rising edge) Number of external outputs TTL  Count match output (positive logic, pulse output) Response frequency 1MHz (Max.) Common section   I/O address 64 ports Interruption level Errors and various factors, One interrupt request line as INTA Connector 10250-52A2JL[3M] or equivalent Power consumption 5VDC 800mA (Max.) Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) PCI bus specification 32bit, 33MHz, Universal key shapes supported *2 Dimension (mm) 121.69(L) x 63.41(H) Weight 65g *1: The non-linearity error means an error of approximately 0.1% occurs over the maximum range at 0°C and 50°C ambient temperature. *2: This board requires power supply at +5V from an expansion slot (it does not work on a machine with a +3.3V power supply alone).

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