SERIES AP220 / AP231 ACROPACK
USER
’S MANUAL
Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0310
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http://www.acromag.com
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https://www.acromag.com
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Individual Output Control
- Output channels can be individually selected
and updated with a single channel data write command when using the
"transparent" output mode.
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Simultaneous Output Control
- All output channels can be simultaneously
updated with a single software trigger command when using the
"simultaneous" output mode (DAC's are double-buffered which allows
new data to be written to each channel before the simultaneous trigger
updates the outputs).
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Easy Mode Selection
- Selection of transparent and simultaneous output
modes is easily done via software commands.
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Reset is Failsafe
- Outputs reset to 0 volts following a power up or reset.
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Alarm
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Software readable, monitor Brownout, short circuit and Die
temperature >150C.
1.3.3 Key Features PCIe Interface
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PCIe Bus
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The AP module includes a PCI Express Generation 1
interface operating at a bus speed of 2.5 Gbps with one lane in each
direction.
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Compatibility
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PCI Express Base Specification v2.1 compliant PCI
Express Endpoint.
1.4 Signal Interface Products
This AcroPack Module will mate directly to all Acromag AP carriers. Once
connected, the module is accessed via a front panel connector.
The cables and termination panels are also available. For optimum
performance with the AP231 analog output module, use of the shortest
possible length of shielded I/O cable is recommended.
1.5 Software Support
The AcroPack series products require support drivers specific to your
operating system. Supported operating systems include: Linux, Windows,
and VxWorks