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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Amplicon 200 Series
The
Amplicon 200 Series
of Personal Computer based data acquisition products provides very
high performance, affordable hardware with comprehensive software support. The 200 Series is
designed for users requiring fast or complex data input/output to the host PC and comprises a
range of boards and software to handle most analogue and digital signal types.
When a large scale system is required, multiple boards can be added from the 200 Series
without conflict. The capacity of the PC mounted hardware can be extended by external
expansion panels to provide a comprehensive system with low cost per channel and maintained
high performance.
1.2 The 200 Series Digital I/O Counter/Timer Family
The family of 200 Series digital input/output products may be configured in a variety of ways to
provide flexible, expansible systems.
Three digital input/output boards with timer/counter facilities are offered. These three boards
are complemented by four external panels for signal conditioning and user connection through
individual terminals. Support and demonstration software for all variants is offered.
A full, itemised list of hardware products is shown in 1.2.2, and a configuration diagram showing
how these products interact is also given. To complete the family, a common software package
AMPDIO supports all digital I/O boards and the expansion panels.
1.2.1
Typical Applications
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TTL compatible digital input/output
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Relay output with isolated contacts, high level ground referenced source drivers (any
combination)
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Isolated high or low level digital input, ground referenced high or low level digital input (any
combination)
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Elapsed time, period, frequency measurement
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Differential, ratiometric count
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Monostable and astable generation
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Frequency division, frequency multiplication, digitally controlled oscillator
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