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1. Introduction
Thank you for buying the Advantech PCI-1730/1733/1734. The
Advantech PCI-1730/1733/1734 is a 32-channel isolated digital
input/output card for the PCI bus.
For easy monitoring, each isolated digital input channel is equipped
with one red LED, and each isolated digital output channel is equipped
with one green LED to show its ON/OFF status. The PCI-1730 and PCI-
1733’s isolated digital input channels are ideal for digital input in noisy
environments or with floating potentials.
The PCI-1730/1733/1734 provides specific functions for different user
requirements:
PCI-1730
32-channel Isolated Digital I/O Card
PCI-1733
32-channel Isolated Digital Input Card
PCI-1734
32-channel Isolated Digital Output Card
The following sections of this chapter will provide further information
about features, installation guide, together with some brief information
on software and accessories for the PCI-1730/1733/1734 card.
1.1 Features
PCI-1730
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Compatible as PCL-730
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32 isolated DIO channels (16 inputs and 16 outputs)
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32 TTL-level DIO channels (16 inputs and 16 outputs)
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High output driving capacity
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High-voltage isolation on isolated I/O channels (2,500 V
DC
)
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Interrupt handling capability
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Two 20-pin connectors for isolated digital I/O channels and two for
TTL digital I/O channels
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D-type connector for isolated input and output channels
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Output status read-back