This board is int erface board of the PCI bus conformity
which inputs analog signal and performs conversion (AD
translation) to a digital signal.
A general-purpose type is Conversion speed: 10µsec/ch,
resolution: A/D conversion is performed by 12 bits.
By using attached API function library API-PAC(W32), the
applic at ion soft ware for Windows can be created by the
various program ming languages which are supporting
Win32API functions, such as Visual Basic, and Visual C/
C++.
Features
-Single end 16ch, 8ch differential(Analog input function)
Selection of a single, and input and differential input is
possible at the jumper on board. The turn of the channel to
change can be beforehand set as an exclusive register
arbitrarily. Moreover, extension (a maximum of 32
channels) of the number of input channels and a
simultaneous sampling are realizable by using optional
unit.
-Buffer memory loading(Analog input function)
The buffer memory for 256K data which can be used in
FIFO or ring form is carried on board. The sampling as
background processing independent of the throughput of a
personal computer is possible.
-Colorful sampling control function(Analog input function)
A start/stop of a sampling can detect and control the size
of not only the command of software but analog signal, and
the signal of TTL level. Moreover, selection of the internal
sampling clock which uses the clock generator of board
loading, and the external sampling clock which uses the
digital signal input ted from the outside is possible for the
sampling clock whi ch determines sampling speed.
-Analog output function
Analog output function of one channel is carried.
- Digital I/O function
It has four digital inputs of TTL level, and four digital
output s, and the monitor of external apparatus and control
can be performed.
- Abundant Option
Furthermore, the option apparatus which exte nds a
function can be used.
By using opt ion apparatus, a functional rise and
connection can be performed easily.
Please refer to "cable connector" and "accessories" about an
option.
AD12-16(PCI)EVer.3.10
Accessories (Option)
Accessories (Option)
Terminal unit for solderless terminal : DTP-3(PC)
Terminal unit for leads :DTP-4(PC)
BNC connector relay terminal unit : ATP -16 *2
Solderless terminal relay terminal s tand : FTP-15 *3
Solderless relay terminal unit : EPD -37 *2
Simultaneous sampling functional extension board :
Number of Channels
Input Range
Absolute Max. Input Voltage ±20V
Input Impedance More than 1MOhm
Resolution
Conversion Speed
Conversion Accuracy
Non-linearity error (Note 1)
Buffer Memory
Conversion Start Trigger
Conversion Stop Trigger
Analog Output
Number of Channel
Output Range
Output Current Ability
Resolution
Non-Linea rity Error (Note 1) ±1/2LSB
Conversion Speed
Power consumption (Note 2) +5VDC, 1100mA Max.
Dimensions (inch)
Note 1:
Note 2:
Board size
Item Specification
Number of Output Channels
Number of Input Channels
Counter Devi ce
Counter Clock
Interrupt Request Level
Interrupt Request Causes Up to 15 causes
CN1
CN2
Item Specification
When the environment temperature is near 0ºC or 50ºC, the
non-linearity error may become larger. A maximum ±0.1% FSR
non-linearity error is possible.
We suppose you to calibrate the board under the work environment
that will give you a better accuracy.
If an external device requires this AD12-16 (PCI)E board to supply
+5VDC from the CN1 or CN2 connectors, the power consumption of
this board will be bigger than what this specification has defined.
TTL Level 4 channels
(One is shared by counter output)
TTL Level 4 Channels (Two of these are
also used as counter control signals)
16 single-ended channels or 8 differential
Un-isolated ± 10V, or 0~10V
12 bits
10µsec/ch. Max.
±2LSB (Gain= x 1 and x 2)
±4LSB (Gain= x 4 and x 8)
256K Words FIFO or 256K Words Ring
Software command, analog input signal
Software command, storage data number
API Function Library API-PAC(W32)
It is the library software which offers the command to the
hardware of our company in standard Win32API function (DLL)
form for Windows.
By the various programming languages which are supporting
Win32API functions, such as Visual Basic, and Visual C/C++,
the high-speed application software which harnessed the special feature of the hardware of our company can be created.
Moreover, it can use also for the check of hardware of operation by the installed diagnostic program.
For details, please refer to Help or the homepage of our company in appending CD-ROM.
Main correspondences OS Windows XP, 2000, NT, Me, 98,
etc.
Main adaptation languages Visual C/C++, Borland C++, Visual
Basic, etc.
Others The hard disk which has 20MB empty domain for every library software is required.
The newest driver and download service (http://www.contec.
co.jp/apipac/) of difference file are also offered.
Optional Support Software
Collection for measurement systems development of ActiveX
components
ACX-PAC(W32)BP
It is convenient measurement systems development tool for
Windows in which collection of examples which can be used
immediately, and collection (collection of software parts) of
components which can program easily only by combining were
mentioned.
Component for control of the input-and-output board (card) of
our company is made the one package. Analog I/O, digital I/O,
control of each interface of GPIB communication and X-Y graph
display, and file preservation are possible.
Collection for measurement systems development of ActiveX
components
ACX-PAC(W32)AP
It is convenient measurement systems development tool for
Windows in which collection of examples which can be used
immediately, and collection (collection of software parts) of
components which can program easily only by combining were
mentioned.
In addition to the function of ACX-PAC(W32)BP, components,
such as display systems, such as various graph, switch, and
107.0
lamp, and operation / analysis, serve as a package.
DDE server DDE SERVER(W32)
It is the software which transmits to DDE client by the cycle
which specified the data from the hardware of our company, or
setup. Data collection / analysis system can be easily created
combining DDE client software, such as Excel97, and
Wonderware InTouch, Visual Basic.
MS-DOS correspondence driver SUPPORT-PAC(PC)306
It is a driver dealing with MS-DOS which supports the hardware of our company. Much high-class language is supported
and the function to provide is supplied per command (function).
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AD12-16(PCI)EVer.3.10
External Connection
Connection method with a connector
Connection bet ween this board and external apparatus is made by the int erface connector on board (CN1 and CN2).
Interface connec tor has two, the object for analog I/O (CN1: D-SUB 37pin Female), and the object for control signals, such as
digital I/O and counter control, (CN2: 16pin Pin-header).
I nter face connector(CN1)
Interface connector(CN3)
Interface connector(CN2)
It is the connector (CN3) for ATUH-16(PCI)
Examples of Connecting Options
16CH Multiplexer Sub-Board
ATU H-16 (PCI )
*An external power supply is
required to use a combination of
channel expansion and extension
boar ds.
Analog E Series
Option
Cable
PCB37PS *1
37
20
19
- Connector used
A 37pin D type connector[F(female)type]
DCLC-J37SAF-20L9 [mfd.by JAE]equivalent
1
- Applicable connector
17JE-23370-02(D8C) [mfd by DDK, M(male)type]
The accessory with this
mark can be mounted on
a DIN rail by using
DIN -ADP 1.
*1 : PCB37PS-0.5P is
recommended.
Digital I/O Cable
DT/E1
Digital I/O
Cable
DT/E2
Option
Cable
PCC16PS
PCD8PS
PCA37PS
PCA37P
Option
Cable
PCA15P
Option
Cable
PCB15P
For BNC connector
ATP-16
Extended functional
board
Isolated functional
extension
ATII-8A
Extended functional
boar d
16 Channel
Simultaneous Sample
ATSS-16
Low path filter
extension board
ATL F-8
Relay terminal stand
Multi-function board
FTP-15
Option
Cable
PCB37PS *1
Opti on
Cabl e
PCB37PS *1
Opti on
Cable
PCA37PS
PCA37P
Extended functional
boar d
Isolated functional
extension
ATII-8A
Relay terminal stand
Terminal unit
EPD-37
For Solder Terminal
DTP-3(PC)
*1-m shielded
cable bundled
For leads
DTP-4(PC)
*1-m shielded
cable bundled
For BNC connector
ATP-16
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Connector Pin Assignment
Digital ground common to "Simultaneous Hold Output" and "+5V DC from
<Single-Ended Input ><Differential Input>
D igi t al Gr ou n d
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
CN1
19
+5V DC fr om PC
37
18
Simultaneous Hold Output
36
17
Anal og Ou t p u t
35
16
Anal og I n p u t 15
34
15
Anal og I n p u t 7
33
14
Anal og I n p u t 14
32
13
Anal og I n p u t 6
31
12
Anal og I n p u t 13
30
11
Anal og I n p u t 5
29
10
Anal og I n p u t 12
28
9
Anal og I n p u t 4
27
8
Anal og I n p u t 11
26
7
Anal og I n p u t 3
25
6
Anal og I n p u t 10
24
5
Anal og I n p u t 2
23
4
Anal og I n p u t 9
22
3
Anal og I n p u t 1
21
2
Anal og I n p u t 8
20
1
Anal og I n p u t 0
Di git al Grou n d
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
Analog Gr ound
CN 1
19
+5V DC from PC
37
18
Simul t an eou s Hol d Ou t p ut
36
17
Analog Output
35
16
Analog Input 7 [-]
34
15
Analog Input 7 [+]
33
14
Analog Input 6 [-]
32
13
Analog Input 6 [+]
31
12
Analog Input 5 [-]
30
11
Analog Input 5 [+]
29
10
Analog Input 4 [-]
28
9
Analog Input 4 [+]
27
8
Analog Input 3 [-]
26
7
Analog Input 3 [+]
25
6
Analog Input 2 [-]
24
5
Analog Input 2 [+]
23
4
Analog Input 1 [-]
22
3
Analog Input 1 [+]
21
2
Analog Input 0 [-]
20
1
Analog Input 0 [+]
Ver.3.10AD12-16(PCI)E
Analog Input 0
to Analog Input 15
Analog Input 0[+]
to Analog Input 15[+]
Analog Input 0[-]
to Analog Input 15[-]
Analog input signals in single-ended input mode.
The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
Analog input signals in differential input mode.
The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
Analog input signals in differential input mode.
The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
Analog Output Analog output signal
Analog Ground Analog ground common to analog I/O signals.
Simultaneous Hold
Output
Control signal for simultaneous sampling unit ATSS-16 available as an
option.
+5V DC from PC Supplies 3 amperes of current at +5 volts.
Digital Ground
PC".
Notes!
- Please connect each output and power s upply output neither with analog ground nor digital ground too hastily.
- Moreover, please do not connect output and output. It becomes the cause of failure.
CN2
A8
B8
N . C.
Exter nal Sampling Clock Input
External St ar t Trigger Input
Digital I nput 2 / CN T Cl ock
D igi t al Ou t p u t 3 / CN T Ou t p u t
Digital Input 0 Digital input signal.
Digital Input 1
/CNT Gate
Digital Input 2
/CNT Clock
Digital Input 3
/INT Trigger
Digital Out 0
to Digital Out 2
Digital Out 3
to CNT Output
External Start Trigger Input External trigger input signal for sampling start conditions
External Stop Trigger Input External trigger input signal for sampling stop conditions
External Sampling Clock
Input
Sampling Clock Output Sampling clock output signal
+5V DC from PC Supplies 1 ampere of current at +5 volts.
Digital Ground Digital ground common to the signals and “+5V DC from PC”.
N.C. No connection to this pin.
Di gi t al Gr oun d
Digital Input 0
Digital Output 1
Digital input signal.
Also serving as the counter gate control input signal.
Digital input signal.
Also serving as the clock input signal
Digital input signal.
Also serving as the interrupt input signal.
Digital output signal.
Digital output signal.
Capable of being jumper-switched to serve as the counter output
signal.
External sampling clock input signal
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
+5V D C fr om P C
A7
Sampl in g Clock Ou t pu t
A6
Exter nal Stop Trigger I nput
A5
Di gi t al I n p u t 3 / I N T Tr ig ger
A4
Di gi t al I n p u t 1 / CNT Ga t e
A3
Di gi t al Gr ou n d
A2
Di gi t al Ou t p u t 2
A1
Di gi t al Ou t p u t 0
Notes!
- Please connect each output and power s upply output neither with analog ground nor digital ground too hastily.
- Moreover, please do not connect output and output. It becomes the cause of failure.
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AD12-16(PCI)EVer.3.10
Analog Input Connection
The input form of analog signal has a single and input, and differential input, and the connection methods with a signal differ,
respectively. Here, the example in the case of connecting using a flat cable or a shield cable is shown.
Single-ended Input
It is example of connection when using cables, such as opt ional flat cable (PCA37P).
The source of a signal and a ground are connected to 1 to 1 to each analog input channel of CN1.
BOARDCN 1Cab leSignal Source
Analog Input 0..15
Analog Ground
It is the example of connection which used shield cables, such as an optional coaxial cable (PCC16PS). When the distance of the
source of a signal and a board is long, please use it to enlarge noise-proof nature. To each analog input channel of CN1, wire line is
connected to signal line and the group edited by the shield is connected to a ground.
BOARDCN1Signal Source
Analog Input 0..15
Analog Ground
Notes!
- When a frequency ingredient 1MHz or more is contained in the source of signal, the cross talk between channels may occur.
- When a board and the source of a signal are influenced of a noise, or when the distance of a board and the source of a signal is
long, it may be unable to input in exact data by the connection method.
- Analog signal to input must not exceed the maxim um input voltage on the basis of the analog ground of a board. It may
damage, when it exceeds.
- Conver sion data is unknown when input terminal is not connected. Please connect with analog ground too hastily the input
terminal of a channel which is not connected to the sour ce of a signal.
Shield cable
Differential Input
It is example of connection when using cables, such as opt ional flat cable (PCA37P).
[+] input of each analog input channel of CN1 is connected to a signal, and [-] input is connected to the ground of the source of a
signal. Furthermore, the analog ground of a board and the ground of the source of a signal are connected.
BOARD
Analog Input 0[+]..7[+]
Analog Input 0[-]..7[-]
Analog Ground
CN 1
It is the example of connection which used shield cables, such as optional 2 heart shield cable (PCD8PS). When the distance of the
source of a signal and a board is long, please use it to enlarge noise-proof nature. [+] input of each analog input channel of CN1 is
connected to a signal, and [-] input is connec ted to the ground of the source of a signal. Furthermore, the analog ground of a board
and the ground of the source of a signal are connected in the group edited by the s hield.
BOARD
Analog Input 0[+]..7[+]
Analog Input 0[-]..7[-]
Analog Ground
CN 1Shield cable
Notes!
- When a frequency ingredient 1MHz or more is contained in the source of signal, the cross talk between channels may occur.
- Conver sion data becomes unfixed when analog ground is not connected.
- When a board and the sour ce of a signal are influenced of a noise, orwhen the distance of a board and the source of a
signal is long, it may be unable to input in exact data by the connection method.
- Analog signal inputted into [+] input and [-] input must not exceed the maximum input voltage on the basis of the analog
ground of a board. It may damage, when it exceeds.
- Conver sion data when having not connected terminal of [+] input or [-] input is unfixed. Both should connect with an analog
ground too hastily the term inal of [+] input of the channel which does not connect with the source of a signal, and [-] input.
CableSignal Source
Signal Source
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Ver.3.10AD12-16(PCI)E
Analog Output Connection
The example in the case of connecting an analog output signal using a flat cable or a shield cable is shown.
It is example of connection when using cables, such as opt ional flat cable (PCA37P).
The analog out put and analog ground of CN1 are connected to the input and ground of external apparatus.
BOARDCN 1Cabl eTarget
Analog Output
Analog Ground
It is the example of connection which used the shield cable. Please use it to enlarge the case where the distance of a board and
external apparatus is long, and noise-proof nature. To the analog output of CN1, wire line is connected to a signal line and the
group edited by the shield is connected to a ground.
BOARDCN 1
Analog Output
Analog Ground
Shield cable
Notes!
- When a board and a target are influenced of noise, or when the dis tance of a board and a target is long, exact data may be
unable to be outputted depending on the connection m ethod.
-The maximum output current capacity of analog output signal is +/-5mA. Please connect with a board after checking the
specification for connection.
- Please connect analog output signal neither with analog gr ound nor digital ground too hastily. It becomes the cause of failure.
Target
Digital I/O Connection
The example in the case of connecting a digital I/O signal and control signals (external trigger input signal, sampling clock output
signal, etc.) using a flat cable is shown.
CN2 and external apparatus are connected using opt ional flat cable (DT/E1), 15pin D-SUB connector (DT/E2) with a bracket, etc.
All of these digital I/O signals and a control signal are the signals of TTL level.
Digital Input Connection
CN2CableTarget
BOARD
Digital Output Connection
BOARD
Note!
- Please connect each output neither with analog gr ound nor a digital ground too hastily. It becomes the cause of failure.
10k Ohm
Digital Ground
Output
I OL=24mA
Digital Ground
Input
CN2CableTarget
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Block Diagram
AD12-16(PCI)EVer.3.10
16 single-ended /
8 differential
Analog Inputs
8/16 channel
multiplexer
with over voltage
pr otection
Instrument
amplifier
Sample & Hold
amplifier
A/D
converter
DC/D C
converter
Analog OutputsCounter
CN 1CN2
D/A
convert er
Simultaneous
Hold
On board
memory
PCI Bus
ASIC
4 Digital Input /
4 Digital Output /
control signals