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New 64-Channel Analog Input, Low Profile PCI Board
Added to the Low-Cost/Multi-Function L-Series
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Contec Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of PC peripherals, industrial computers, and network equipment, has added the AD16-64(LPCI)LA, a new multi-channel type board with 64 analog input channels, to its well-regarded "Low-Cost/Multi-Function L-Series" range of analog I/O devices which feature multi-function operation and low cost. Sales of this new instrument control component for PCs are scheduled to commence from December 22nd.
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| High-Resolution Analog Input Board |
AD16-64(LPCI)LA |
The "Low-Cost/Multi-Function L-Series" is well regarded for providing multi-function operation at low cost, incorporating digital I/O and a 32-bit counter in addition to high-resolution analog I/O, and the new AD16-64(LPCI)LA model also incorporates the same features. The new model is a PCI bus interface board that supports high-resolution 16-bit analog input with 64 channels when used as single-ended inputs and 32 channels when used as differential inputs. Together with its multi-channel and multi-function capabilities, the board uses the Low Profile size and enables analog signal measurement systems with a large number of channels to be implemented at low cost.
The new board not only comes with drivers (APIs) for program development on both Windows and Linux, but is also bundled with a range of data collection and analysis utilities. These include CONTEC's fully-featured C-LOGGER data logger software (included at no extra charge*, available for free download), the ML-DAQ library for using the board as a DAQ board in MATLAB Data Acquisition Toolbox, and the VI-DAQ library for using the board from LabVIEW. This software is available for free download from the CONTEC web site.
The new board is also sensitive to the environment and complies with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) lead free level phase 2.
* Included on the supplied CD-ROM mAPI-PAC(W32)n from Feb 2006.
| [ Low-Cost, Multi-Function L-Series ]
The L-Series is a range of multi-function and low-cost analog I/O devices that feature digital input and output functions (4 channels each) and a counter function (32-bit, 1 channel) in addition to high-resolution 16-bit analog I/O. The series includes a total of 10 variants with different numbers of analog I/O channels, bus isolation, and bus specifications to suit different applications. Features of the analog I/O function include synchronizing with an external signal or performing periodic sampling using an internal timer. The boards include internal buffer memory and the Low Profile PCI models can also be used in standard PCI slots by changing the bracket.
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| [ Features ]
- Multi channel analog input
Capable of analog input of 64 single-ended input channels or 32 differential input channels.
The selection of the single-ended input and the difference input can be set with software.
- Rich set of basic functions
Compact system providing high-precision analog inputs.
Equipped with analog inputs, analog input control signals (TTL, 3ch), digital inputs (TTL, 4ch), digital outputs (TTL, 4ch), and counter (TTL 32-bit, 1ch).
- Substantial control functions
Capable of analog input either time-based mode or external-signal synchronous mode.
- Filter function facilitating external signal connection
The external control signals for analog input incorporate a digital filter to prevent problems such as chattering.
- Software-based calibration
Calibrating the analog input can be performed completely by software.
No tricky trimmer 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).
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| [ Specifications ]
AD16-64(LPCI)LA
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Specification |
Analog input |
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Isolated specification |
Un-Isolated |
Input type |
Single-Ended Input or Differential Input (by software setup) |
Number of input channels |
64 channels |
Input range |
Bipolar ±10V |
Absolute max. input voltage |
±20V |
Input impedance |
1MΩ or more |
Resolution |
16bit |
Non-Linearity error *1*2 |
±5LSB |
Conversion speed |
10µsec/ch (Max.) |
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 (select 1µsec by software)
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External stop signal |
TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)
Digital filter (select 1µsec by software)
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External clock signal |
TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)
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Digital I/O |
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Number of output channels |
4 TTL levels (positive logic) |
Number of input channels |
4 TTL levels (positive logic) |
Counter |
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Number of channels |
1ch |
Counting system |
Up count |
Max. count |
FFFFFFFFh (Binary data,32bit) |
Number of external inputs |
2 TTL levels (Gate/Up)
Gate (High level), Up (Rising edge) |
Number of external outputs |
TTL Count match output (positive logic, pulse output) |
Response frequency |
10MHz (Max.) |
Common |
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I/O address |
64 ports boundary |
Interruption level |
Errors and various factors, One interrupt request line as INTA |
Connector |
HDRA-E68W1LFDT-SL [HONDA] or equivalent to it |
Power consumption |
5VDC 450mA (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 |
60g |
*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 +5V power supply from expansion slots (it does not operate in the
environment of only +3.3V power supply).
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[ Accessories ]
- Termination Panel with BNC connectors for Analog I/O Boards : ATP-32F *1
- Terminal Unit for Relay Terminal Banks : EPD-96 *1
- Digital I/O 64CH Series Terminal Panel : DTP-64(PC) *1
- 68/96-pin conversion shielded cable for analog input/output : ADC-68M/96F (0.5m)
- Shielded cables with single-ended connector for 68-pin half-pitch : PCA68PS-0.5P (0.5m)
- Shielded cables with single-ended connector for 68-pin half-pitch : PCA68PS-1.5P (1.5m)
- 32 ch Buffer Amplifier Box : ATBA-32F *1
- 8 ch Buffer Amplifier Box : ATBA-8F *1
*: Two sets of cables are required to use 33 or more channels for single-ended analog input or 17 or more channels for differential analog input.
CNA : Analog inputs 00 - 31ch, external trigger/external clock input, digital I/O, counter
CNB : Analog inputs 32 - 63ch
*1: ADC-68M/96F optional cable is required separately.
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[Support Software]
- Driver Library API-PAC(W32) (Bundled)
API-PAC(W32) is the library software that provides the commands for CONTEC hardware products in the form of Windows standard Win32 API functions (DLL). It makes it easy to create high-speed application software taking advantage of the CONTEC hardware using various programming languages that support Win32 API functions, such as Visual Basic and Visual C++.
It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check hardware operations.
For details, read Help on the bundled CD-ROM or visit the CONTEC's Web site.
CONTEC provides download services to supply the updated drivers and differential files. ->
http://www.contec.com/product/special/apipac/
- Linux version of analog I/O driver API-AIO(LNX) (Supplied: Stored on the API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM)
This driver is used to control CONTEC analog I/O boards (cards) from within Linux.
You can control CONTEC I/O boards easily using the shared library called from the user application, the device driver (module) for kernel version, and the board (card) configuration program (config).
For details, read Help on the bundled CD-ROM or visit the CONTEC”Ēs Web site.
CONTEC provides download services to supply the updated drivers and differential files. ->
http://www.contec.com/product/special/apipac/
- Data Logger Software C-LOGGER (Included on the API-PAC(W32) driver library CD-ROM, freely downloadable)
Fully-featured data logger software that supports the analog I/O devices. Features include graphic display and zoom-in monitoring of collected data, saving to file, and dynamic transfer to Excel spreadsheets. No programming is required.
For details, check CLOGGER at the CONTEC's web site -> http://contec.com/clogger/
- MATLAB® compatible data collection library ML-DAQ (freely downloadable)
ML-DAQ is library software for MATLAB from MathWorks, Inc. to use CONTEC's analog I/O boards.
Each function is offered based on the common interface provided by the Data Acquisition Toolbox of MATLAB.
For details, check ML-DAQ at the CONTEC's web site -> http://contec.com/mldaq/
- Data Acquisition Library for LabVIEW VI-DAQ (freely downloadable)
A library for using CONTEC analog I/O devices in National Instruments' LabVIEW software. The VI-DAQ plug-in allows CONTEC analog I/O devices to be used in the same way as LabVIEW's standard data acquisition VI.
For details, check VI-DAQ at the CONTEC's web site -> http://www.contec.com/vidaq/
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| [ Contact ] | U.S.A. (North & South America Sales)
CONTEC Microelectronics U.S.A. Inc.
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TEL: (1)-408-954-7700 FAX: (1)-408-954-7710
E-mail: sales@contecusa.com
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EUROPE
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Web Site: www.contec-europe.com
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CONTEC Co., Ltd.
3-9-31, Himesato,
Nishi-Yodogawaku, Osaka, 555-0025,
TEL: +81-6-477-5219 FAX: +81-6-477-1692
E-mail: intsales@osaka.contec.co.jp
Web Site: www.contec.com |
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