CONTEC Announces Four Digital lnput/Output Boards for PCI Express Bus Newst on Sales!

April 11, 2006 - CONTEC, a leading manufacturer of computer peripheral equipments, industrial computers and network devices, announces the four new digital l/Os comply with PCl Express, the next-generation PC l/O bus standard.

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The four new digital l/Os are PCI Express-compliant interface and can expand digital l/O interface into computers contain PCl Express slot. The four new digital l/Os are designed to enhance the compatibility with the current PCl boards, which is equivalent to PCI Express l/O interface specs as well as the connector pin assignment to connect l/O signal. The same APl (Application Program Interface) as that of PCI board is available for PCl Express board, thus users can easily set up the transition to the new system without changing programs.

The four new devices are 1-lane (xl) PCI Express interfaces. The basic specifications of each product are as follows:
DlO-48D-LPE: Supports 3.3VDC-LVTTL circuit, 48 Bi-Directional inputs/output,
                     Low Profile and Standard size slot
DlO-1616T-LPE : Supports 5.5 VDC-LVTTL circuit, 16 inputs and 16 output,
                     Low Profile and Standard size slot
DlO-3232L-PE : Supports 12-24 VDC circuit, 32 inputs and 32 output, Standard size slot
DlO-1616L-PE : Supports 12-24 VDC circuit, 16 inputs and 16 output, Standard size slot

¤*All the four new devices will be lead-Free and RoHS compliant products.

CONTEC policy on PCl Express bus:
As a leading PC-based measurement control and communication application manufacturer, CONTEC believes PCl Express is the next-generation bus standard. CONTEC will continue to provide the extensive line up of PCl Express products taking advantages of PCl Express features.

Features

< DIO-48D-LPE >

• 48-point two-way digital I/O i8225 Mode 0-compliant.
• 200nsec high-speed response with non-isolated LVTTL level I/O.
• All 48 input points can be used as interrupts,
  allow/forbid interrupts and select interruption trigger edge in bit unit.
• Digital filtering function to prevent input error caused by noise and/or chattering.
• Input/output switching can be set via application software.
• It supports to a Low Profile PCI Express slot and a standard PCI Express slot
  (it exchanges with an attachment bracket).
• Equipped with function equivalent to those of PCI bus-compliant board PIO-48D(PCI),
  PIO-48D(LPCI)H and CardBus-compliant PIO-48D(CB)H.
• Connector pin assignment when using cable DIO-68M/96F is compatible with that of
  PIO-48D(PCI)when using PCB96P-** and PCB96PS-**P series(optional cables).

< DIO-1616T-LPE >

• 16 TTL level input, 16 open collector output.
• 200nsec high-speed response with non-isolated LVTTL level I/O.
• All input points can be used as interrupts,
  allow/forbid interrupts and select interruption trigger edge in bit unit.
• Digital filtering function to prevent input error caused by noise and/or chattering.
• Output ratings can handle up to 30VDC and 40mA per channel.
• It supports to a Low Profile PCI Express slot and a standard PCI Express slot
  (it exchanges with an attachment bracket).
• Equipped with function equivalent to those of PCI-compliant board PIO-16/16T(LPCI)H.
• Connector pin assignment compatible with PIO-16/16T(LPCI)H.

< DIO-3232L-PE >

• 32 opto-isolated input, 32 opto-isolated open collector output.
• Fast response time (within 200¦Ìsec).
• All input points can be used as interrupts,
  allow/forbid interrupts and select interruption trigger edge in bit unit.
• Digital filtering function to prevent input error caused by noise and/or chattering.
• Output transistor has built-in circuit protection (voltage surge, zener diode, polyswitch).
• Output ratings can handle up to 35VDC and 100mA per channel.
• Equipped with function equivalent to those of PCI-compliant board PIO-32/32L(PCI)H.
• Connector pin assignment compatible with PIO-32/32L(PCI)H

< DIO-1616L-PE >

• 16 opto-isolated input, 16 opto-isolated open collector output
• Fast response time (within 200¦Ìsec).
• All input points can be used as interrupts,
  allow/forbid interrupts and select interruption trigger edge in bit unit.
• Digital filtering function to prevent input error caused by noise and/or chattering.
• Output transistor has built-in circuit protection (voltage surge, zener diode, polyswitch).
• Output ratings can handle up to 35VDC and 100mA per channel.
• Equipped with function equivalent to those of PCI-compliant board PIO-16/16L(PCI)H.
• Connector pin assignment compatible with PIO-16/16L(PCI)H.

[ Specifications ] For [DIO-48D-LPE] Item Specification Input/Output   I/O format Non-isolated LVTTL-level I/O (Positive logic) *1 Number of I/O channels 48 channels (all available for interrupts) Interrupt 48 interrupt input signals are arranged into a single output of interrupt signal INT. An interrupt is generated at the falling edge(HIGH-to-LOW transition) or rising edge (LOW-to-HIGH transition). Response time Within 200nsec Rated output current IOL=8mA (Max.) IOH=-8mA (Max.) Common   Built-in power None Allowable distance of signal extension Approx. 1.5m (depending on wiring environment) Interruption level 1 level use Max. Numbers of board for connection 16 boards including the master board I/O address Any 32-byte boundary (Common to I/O part) Power consumption (Max) 3.3VDC 300mA Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Bus specification PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a x 1 Dimension (mm) 121.69 (L) x 67.90 (H) Connector used 68 pin 0.8mm pitch connector HDRA-E68LFDT+ [HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO., LTD.] or equivalent Weight 60g *1: Data �g1�h = High level, Data �g0�h = Low level . For [DIO-1616T-LPE] Item Specification Input   Input format TTL-level input (Negative logic *1) Number of input signal channels 16 channels (all available for interrupts) (1 common ) Input impedance 10k¦¸(1 TTL load) Interrupt 16 interrupt input signals are arranged into a single output of interrupt signal INTA. An interrupt is generated at the rising edge (HIGH-to-LOW transition) or falling edge (LOW-to-HIGH transition). Response time Within 200nsec Output   Output format Open-collector output (Negative logic *1) Number of output signal channels 16 channels (1 common) Output voltage 30VDC (Max.) Output current 40mA (par channel) (Max.) Response time Within 200nsec(Variable with pull-up resistance) Common   Built-in power None Allowable distance of signal extension Approx. 1.5m (depending on wiring environment) Interruption level 1 level use Max. Numbers of board for connection 16 boards including the master board I/O address Any 32-byte boundary (Common to I/O part) Power consumption (Max) 3.3VDC 300mA Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Bus specification PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a x 1 Dimension (mm) 121.69 (L) x 67.90 (H) Connector used 50-Pin Mini-Ribbon connector 10250-52A2JL[mfd.by 3M] Weight 60g *1: Data �g0�h = High level, Data �g1�h = Low level . For [DIO-3232L-PE] Item Specification Input   Input format Opto-coupler isolated input (Compatible with current sink output)(Negative logic *1) Number of input signal channels 32 channels (all available for interrupts) (1 common ) Input impedance 4.7k¦¸ Input ON current 2.0mA or more Input OFF current 0.16mA or less Interrupt 32 interrupt input signals are arranged into a single output of interrupt signal INTA. An interrupt is generated at the rising edge (HIGH-to-LOW transition) or falling edge (LOW-to-HIGH transition). Response time Within 200nsec Output   Output format Opto-coupler isolated open collector output (current sink type) (Negative logic *1) Number of output signal channels 16 channels (1 common) Output voltage 35VDC (Max.) Output current 100mA (par channel) (Max.) Residual voltage with output on 0.5V or less (Output current�…50mA), 1.0V or less (Output current�…100mA) Surge protector Zener diode RD47FM(NEC) or equivalent to it Response time Within 200nsec(Variable with pull-up resistance) Common   Built-in power None Allowable distance of signal extension Approx. 50m (depending on wiring environment) I/O address Any 32-byte boundary Interruption level 1 level use Max. Numbers of board for connection 16 boards including the master board Insulated Power 1000Vrms External circuit power supply 12 - 24VDC(±10%) Power consumption (Max) 3.3VDC 400mA Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Bus specification PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a x 1 Dimension (mm) 169.33 (L) x 110.18 (H) Connector used 96 pin half pitch connector [F(female) type] PCR-E96LMD[HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO., LTD.] or equivalent to it Weight 215g *1: Data �g0�h = High level, Data �g1�h = Low level . For [DIO-1616L-PE] Item Specification Input   Input format Opto-coupler isolated input (Compatible with current sink output)(Negative logic *1) Number of input signal channels 16 channels (all available for interrupts) (1 common ) Input impedance 4.7k¦¸ Input ON current 2.0mA or more Input OFF current 0.16mA or less Interrupt 32 interrupt input signals are arranged into a single output of interrupt signal INTA. An interrupt is generated at the rising edge (HIGH-to-LOW transition) or falling edge (LOW-to-HIGH transition). Response time Within 200nsec Output   Output format Opto-coupler isolated open collector output (current sink type) (Negative logic *1) Number of output signal channels 16 channels (1 common) Output voltage 35VDC (Max.) Output current 100mA (par channel) (Max.) Residual voltage with output on 0.5V or less (Output current�…50mA), 1.0V or less (Output current�…100mA) Surge protector Zener diode RD47FM(NEC) or equivalent to it Response time Within 200nsec(Variable with pull-up resistance) Common   Built-in power None Allowable distance of signal extension Approx. 50m (depending on wiring environment) I/O address Any 32-byte boundary (Common to I/O part) Interruption level 1 level use Max. Numbers of board for connection 16 boards including the master board Dielectric strength 1000Vrms External circuit power supply 12 - 24VDC(±10%) Power consumption (Max) 3.3VDC 300mA Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Bus specification PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a x 1 Dimension (mm) 121.69 (L) x 110.18 (H) Connector used 37 pin D-SUB connector [F (female) ] DCLC-J37SAF-20L9[JAE] or equivalent to it Weight 130g *1: Data �g0�h = High level, Data �g1�h = Low level .

[Support Software]

Driver Library API-PAC(W32) (Included on the CD-ROM)

Windows driver for the instrument control devices. The driver provides standard Windows Win32 API routines (DLL) for executing various commands. Numerous sample programs and a diagnostic program useful for checking device operation are also provided.

Download latest version (free): http://www.contec.com/apipac/

Digital I/O Driver for Linux API-DIO(LNX) (Included on the API-PAC(W32) driver library CD-ROM)

Linux driver for the instrument control devices. Provides support for various commands via a module-type device driver and in shared library format.


Download latest version (free): http://www.contec.com/apipac/

Data Logger Software C-LOGGER (Included on the API-PAC(W32) driver library CD-ROM, free 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.

Product information: http://www.contec.com/clogger/

MATLAB® compatible data collection library ML-DAQ (free 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://www.contec.com/mldaq/)

Data Acquisition Library for LabVIEW VI-DAQ (free 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.

Product information: http://www.contec.com/vidaq/

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