Contec ADA16-8/2(LPCI)L, DA16-4(LPCI)L, AD16-16(LPCI)L User Manual

High-Resolution Analog I/O Board for Low Profile PCI

ADA16-8/2(LPCI)L

High-Reolution Analog Input Board
for Low Profile PCI

AD16-16(LPCI)L

High-Resolution Analog Output Board
for Low Profile PCI

Ver.1.00

This product is a PCI-compliant interface board that incorporates
high-precision analog inputs, high-precision analog outputs, digital
inputs, digital outputs, and a counter function.
The board can make your space-saving PC into a cost-effective
analog input/output system.
Using the bundled API function library package [API-PAC(W32)],
you can create Windows application software for this board in your
favorite programming language supporting Win32 API functions,
such as Visual Basic or Visual C/C++.

DA16-4(LPCI)L

with Driver Library [API-PAC(W32)]

Features

- Rich set of basic functions
Compact system providing high-precision analog inputs/outputs.
A series of three models selectable to meet the application.
< ADA16-8/2(LPCI)L > is a control single of analog input(16bits,
8ch), analog output(16bit, 2ch), analog I/O.
< AD16-16(LPCI)L > is a control signal(3 points) of analog
input(16bits, 16ch), analog input.
< DA16-4(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.

- 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).

Cable & Connector

Shield Cable with Two 50-Pin Mini-Ribbon Connector

: PCB50PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCB50PS-1.5P (1.5m)

Shield Cable with One 50-Pin Mini-Ribbon Connector

: PCA50PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCA50PS-1.5P (1.5m)

Accessories

Screw Terminal Unit(M3 terminal block, 50 points)

: EPD-50A *1
BNC Connector Screw Terminal Unit : ATP-8L *1
*1 PCB50PS-0.5P or PCB50PS-1.5P optional cable is required

separately.

Product Configuration List

- Board (One of the following) ... 1
[ADA16-8/2(LPCI)L, AD16-16(LPCI)L or DA16-4(LPCI)L]

- First step guide ... 1

- CD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32)] ... 1

- Bracket for PCI ... 1
*1 The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User's Guide (this

guide)

1ADA16-8/2(LPCI)L, AD16-16(LPCI)L, DA16-4(LPCI)L

Specifications

Ver.1.00

Item Specification

Analog input

Isolated specification Un-Isolated

Input type

Number of input
channels
Input range Bipolar ±10V
Absolute max. input
voltage
Input impedance 1MΩ or more

Resolution 16bit
Non-Linearity error *1*2 ±5LSB

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)

External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)

External clock signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)

Analog output

Isolated specification Un-Isolated
Number of outpu t

channels
Output range Bipolar ±10V
Absolute max. input
currency

Output impedance

Resolution 16bit
Non-Linearity error *1 ±5LSB

Conversion sp eed
Buffer memory 1k Word

Conversion start trigger Software / external trigger
Conversion stop trigger Number of sampling times / ex ternal trigger/so ftware
External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)

External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge 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
Number of outpu t
channels

Counter

Number of channels 1ch
Counting system Up count
Max. count FFFFFFFFh (Binary data,32bit)
Number of external
inputs
Number of external
outputs
Response frequency 10MHz (Max.)

Common section

I/O address 64 ports
Interruption level Errors and various factors,

Connector 10250-52A2JL[3M]
Power consumption 5VDC 380mA (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

Single-Ended Input
8ch

±20V

Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)

Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)

2ch

±3mA

1Ω or less

10μsec

Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)

Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)

4 TTL levels (positive logic)

4 TTL levels (positive logic)

2 TTL le vels ( Gate/Up)/ch
Gate (High level), Up (Rising edge)
TTL Count match output (positive logic, pulse output)

One interrupt request line as INTA

*1: The non-linearity error means an error of approximately 0.1% occurs

over the maximum range at 0

and 50 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).

Item Specification

Analog input

Isolated specification Un-Isolated
Input type Single-Ended Input
Number of input
channels
Input range Bipolar ±10V
Absolute max. input
voltage

Input impedance 1MΩ or more
Resolution 16bit

Non-Linearity error
*1*2

Conversion sp eed 10μsec/ch
Buffer memory 1k Word

Conversion start trigge r Software / external trigger
Conversion stop trigge r Number of sampling time s / external trig ger/software
External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)

External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge 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
Number of outpu t
channels

Counter

Number of channels 1ch
Counting system Up count
Max. count FFFFFFFFh (Binary data,32bit)
Number of external
inputs
Number of external
outputs
Respon se frequency 10MHz (Max.)

Common section

I/O address 64 ports
Interruption level Errors and various factors,

Connector 10250-52A2JL[3M]
Power consumption 5VDC 260mA (Max.)
Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (N o conden sation)
PCI bus specification 32bit, 33MHz, Universal key shapes supported *3
Dimension (mm) 121.69 (L) x 63.41 (H)
Weight 60g

16ch

±20V

±5LSB

Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)

Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)

4 TTL levels (positive logic)

4 TTL levels (positive logic)

2 TTL levels (Gate/Up)/ch
Gate (High level), Up (Rising edge)
TTL Count match output (positive logic, pulse output)

One interrupt request line as INTA

*1: The non-linearity error means an error of approximately 0.1%

occurs over the maximum range at 0

and 50 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).

2ADA16-8/2(LPCI)L, AD16-16(LPCI)L, DA16-4(LPCI)L

Item Specification

Analog output

Isolated specification Un-Isolated
Number of output
channels
Output range Bipolar ±10V
Absolute max. output
currency

Output impedance
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)

External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge 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
Number of output
channels

Counter

Number of channels 1ch
Counting system Up co unt
Max. count FFFFFFFFh (Binary data,32bit)
Number of external
inputs
Number of external
output s
Response frequency 10MHz (Max.)

Common section

I/O address 64 ports
Interruption level Errors and various factors, One interrupt request line as

Connector 10250-52A2JL[3M]
Power consumption 5VDC 440mA (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 60g

4ch

±3mA

1Ω or less

Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)

Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)

4 TTL levels (positive logic)

4 TTL levels (positive logic)

2 TTL levels (Gate/Up)/ch
Gate (High level), Up (Rising edge)
TTL
Count match output (positive logic, pulse output)

INTA

*1: The non-linearity error means an error of approximately 0.1% occurs

over the maximum range at 0

and 50 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).

Ver.1.00

Support Software

You should use CONTEC support software according to your
purpose and development environment.

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/C++.
It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check
hardware operations.
CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/
apipac/) to supply the updated drivers and differential files.
For details, read Help on the bundled CD-ROM or visit the
CONTEC's Web site.
< Operating environment >
OS Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98, etc..
Adaptation language Visual C/C++, Visual Basic, Delphi, Builder,
etc..

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
used by gcc and Kylix, the device driver (module) for each kernel
version, and the board (card) configuration program (config).
CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/
apipac/) to supply the updated drivers and differential files.
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..

The standard outside dimension(L) is
the dist ance from the end o f the board
to the outer surface of the slot cover.

121.69(L)

[mm]

63.41(H)

3ADA16-8/2(LPCI)L, AD16-16(LPCI)L, DA16-4(LPCI)L