Contec AI-1604CI2-PCI, User Manual

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1. Before Using the Product
AI-1604CI2-PCI
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1. Before Using the Product
About the Product
This product is a PCI bus supported board that extends the analog signal input functions of a PC.
Equipped with four channels of 16bit analog input, this product is an individual isolation model that
provides isolation for the bus line with PC and between channels. Voltage input and current input are
set for each channel by jumper, while the voltage range is set by software. Windows/Linux driver is
bundled with this product.
Using the dedicated library VI-DAQ makes it possible to create each application for LabVIEW.
Features
- Analog input 4channel, 16bit-resolution, conversion speed 20
μ
sec[50KSPS] /ch
This product has the Analog input (4channel, 16bit, 20
μ
sec[50KSPS] /ch).
Additionally, the voltage input/current input switch is set by jumper and current range (voltage : ±10V,
±5V, 0 - +10V, 0 - +5V) is set by software for each channel.
- Individual isolation model that provides isolation for the bus line with PC and between channels.
The isolation amplifier provides electric isolation between channels as well as between the inside of the
board (PC) and the input circuit. This allows signals with different ground levels to be input to the
channels. The isolation voltage is 500V.
- Control of sampling start/stop can be selected by software, comparison of converted data, external
trigger or other factor.
Control of sampling start can be selected by software, comparison of converted data, or external trigger
(timing of a control signal entered from outside).
Control of sampling stop can be selected forcibly by completion of sampling sessions, comparison of
converted data, external trigger, or software.
A sampling cycle can be selected from the internal clock (high precision timer mounted on the board) or
an external clock (control signal entered from outside).
- Windows/Linux compatible driver libraries are attached.
Using the attached driver library API-PAC(W32) makes it possible to create applications of
Windows/Linux. In addition, a diagnostic program by which the operations of hardware can be
checked is provided.
- LabVIEW is supported by a plug-in of dedicated library VI-DAQ.
Using the dedicated library VI-DAQ makes it possible to create each application for LabVIEW.