Ver.1.02 12-bits Analog I/O Board (Low Gain) for PCI AIO-121602AL-PCI This product is a PCI-bus compatible multifunction board equipped with analog input x 16ch, analog output x 2ch, digital input/output (non-isolated TTL level x 4 each) and a counter (32-bit, TTL level x 1ch). It offers various input setting ranges, ensuring high precision measurement. This product can perform sampling at various different timings based on the multiple trigger condition, clock condition. This product accompanies Windows/Linux driver and full-fledged data logger software “C-LOGGER”. Possible to be used as a data recording device for MATLAB or LabVIEW, with dedicated libraries. The product lineup consists of four different models, based on the availability of analog outputs: “High Gain” types (input ranges: ±10V, ±1V, ±0.1V, ±0.01V, 0 - +10V, 0 - +1V, 0 - +0.1V, 0 - +0.01V); and “Low Gain" types (input range: ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V, 0 - +10V, 0 - +5V, 0 - +2.5V, 0 - +1.25V). * Specifications, color and design of the products are subject to AIO-121602AH-PCI change without notice. AI-1216AH-PCI AI-1216AL-PCI Features Multifunction board allows you to build a complex system Digital filter function to prevent wrong recognition of for even a PC with very few expansion slots. external signal chattering is provided. Equipped with analog input(12 bits, 16ch), analog output (12 This product has analog input / output control signal, digital bits, 2ch), digital input / output (4 each, TTL level), counter (32 input signal and digital filter function to prevent it from bits TTL level 1ch). chattering in counter input signal. (excluding external clock input signal, counter gate signal) High-precision measurement can be performed by multiple input range setup. Software-based calibration Detailed measurement can be performed by multiple range Setting and calibrating the analog input and output can be setup in accordance with measuring object Bipolar / unipolar performed completely by software. You can also set your own range setup can be performed by software. calibration data in place of the default data set at the factory and use different calibration data depending on the operating Input range of Low Gain type : conditions Bipolar ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V, Unipolar 0 - +10V, 0 - +5V, 0 - +2.5V, 0 - +1.25V MATLAB/LabVIEW is supported by a plug-in of dedicated library. Equipped with buffer memory (1K data) which can be used Using the dedicated library makes it possible to create each in either FIFO or ring format application for MATLAB/LabVIEW. This product has buffer memory (1K data each for analog input and output) which can be used in either FIFO or ring format. You can also perform analog input and output in the background, independent of software and the current status of the PC. Data logger software, Windows/Linux compatible driver libraries are attached Supporting the data logger software [C-LOGGER] that enables the graph display, zoom observation of recorded signal data, file saving, and dynamic transfer to the spreadsheet software program “Excel” without program. And also, the driver library API-PAC(W32) which makes it possible to create applications of Windows/Linux and a diagnostic program by which the operations of hardware can be checked is equipped. Sampling can be started and stopped by software or input Packing List data comparison or by an external trigger. Sampling can be started and stopped by software or input data Board [AIO-121602AL-PCI] …1 comparison or by an external trigger (timing controlled by an First step guide … 1 externally input control signal) CD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32)] …1 The sampling period can be controlled by the internal clock Synchronization control cable (10cm) …1 (high-precision timer included on the board) or by an external clock (externally input control signal). *1 The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User’s Guide. AIO-121602AL-PCI 1 Ver.1.02 Specification Support Software Encoder Input Section Windows version of analog I/O driver API-AIO(WDM) Item Specification [Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)] Analog input The API-AIO(WDM) is the Windows version driver library Isolated specification Un-Isolated Input type Single-Ended Input software that provides products in the form of Win32 API Number of input 16ch functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as Visual channels Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic program useful for Input range Bipolar ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V or Unipolar 0 - 10V, 0 - 5V, 0 - 2.5V, 0 - 1.25V checking operation is provided. Absolute max. input ±20V voltage < Operating environment > Input impedance 1MΩ or more OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000 Resolution 12bit ±2LSB (When using the input range ±10V, ±5V, 0 - 10V, 0 - 5V) Adaptation language Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#, Non-Linearity error ±3LSB (When using the input range ±2.5V, 0 - 2.5V) *1*2*4 Delphi, C++ Builder ±5LSB (When using the input range ±1.25V, 0 - 1.25V) Conversion speed 10μsec/ch You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Buffer memory 1K data Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more details Conversion start Software / external trigger trigger on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, Conversion stop Number of sampling times / external trigger/software please visit the CONTEC’s Web site. trigger External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software) Linux version of analog I/O driver API-AIO(LNX) External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) [Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)] Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software) External clock signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) The API-AIO(LNX) is the Linux version driver software which Analog output provides device drivers (modules) by shared library and kernel Isolated specification Un-Isolated Number of output 2ch version. Various sample programs of gcc are provided. channels Output range Bipolar ±10V < Operating environment > Absolute max. input ±3mA OS RedHatLinux, TurboLinux currency Output impedance 1Ω or less (For details on supported distributions, Resolution 12bit refer to Help available after installation.) Non-Linearity error ±1LSB *1 Adaptation language gcc Conversion speed 10μsec You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Buffer memory 1K data Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more details Conversion start Software / external trigger trigger on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, Conversion stop Number of sampling times / external trigger/software please visit the CONTEC’s Web site. trigger External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Digital filter (1sec can be selected by software) Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more details External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, Digital filter (1sec can be selected by software) External clock signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software) please visit the CONTEC’s Web site. Digital I/O Number of input 4 TTL levels (positive logic) channels Data Logger Software C-LOGGER (Supplied: Stored Number of output 4 TTL levels (positive logic) channels on the API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM) Counter C-LOGGER is a data logger software program compatible with Number of channels 1ch Counting system Up count our analog I/O products. This program enables the graph Max. count FFFFFFFFh (Binary data,32bit) display of recorded signal data, zoom observation, file saving, Number of external 2 TTL levels (Gate/Up)/ch and dynamic transfer to the spreadsheet software “Excel”. No inputs Gate (High level), Up (Rising edge) Number of external TTL Count match output (positive logic, pulse output) troublesome programming is required. outputs CONTEC provides download services (at Response frequency 10MHz (Max.) Common section http://www.contec.com/clogger) to supply the updated drivers. I/O address 64 ports For details, refer to the C-LOGGER Users Guide or our Interruption level Errors and various factors, One interrupt request line as INTA website. Connector CN1 37 pin D-SUB connector [F (female) type] DCLC-J37SAF-20L9E [mfd by JAE] or equivalent to it < Operating environment > CN2 30-pin Pin-header PS-30PE-D4TIPNI [mfd. by JAE] or equivalent to it OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000 Power consumption 5VDC 600mA (Max.) Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) Bus specification PCI(32bit, 33MHz, Universal key shapes supported *3) Data Acquisition library for MATLAB ML-DAQ Dimension (mm) 176.41 (L) x 105.68 (H) (Available for downloading (free of charge) from the Weight 150g *1 The non-linearity error means an error of approximately 0.1% occurs over the maximum CONTEC web site.) range at 0°C and 50°C ambient temperature. This is the library software which allows you to use our analog *2 At the time of the source use of a signal which built in the high-speed operational amplifier. I/O device products on MATLAB by the MathWorks. Each *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). function is offered in accordance with the interface which is *4 This accuracy is tested in bipolar mode. The accuracy in unipolar mode is double. integrated in MATLAB’s Data Acquisition Toolbox. See http://www.contec.com/mldaq/ for details and download of Board Dimensions 176.41(L) ML-DAQ. [mm] The standard outside dimension (L) is the distance from the end of the board to the outer surface of the slot cover. AIO-121602AL-PCI 2 105.68(H) Ver.1.02 Data acquisition VI library for LabVIEW VI-DAQ How to connect the connectors (Available for downloading (free of charge) from the CONTEC web site.) Connector shape This is a VI library to use in National Instruments LabVIEW. The on-board interface connector (CN1 and CN2) is used when connecting this product and the external devices. VI-DAQ is created with a function form similar to that of LabVIEW's Data Acquisition VI, allowing you to use various Interface connector (CN1) devices without complicated settings. - Connector used See http://www.contec.com/vidaq/ for details and download of 37-pin D-SUB, female connector 37 19 DCLC-J37SAF-20L9E (mfd. by JAE) 36 18 VI-DAQ. Interface connector (CN2) Thumb screw : UNC#4-40(inch screw) - Applicable connectors 17JE-23370-02(D8C)-CG (mfd. by DDK, Male) FDCD-37P(55) (mfd. by HIROSE, Male) 21 2 Cable & Connector DC-37P-NR (mfd. by JAE, Male) 20 1 Cable(Option) Flat Cable with Two 37-pin D- SUB Connectors CN1 : PCB37P-1.5 (1.5m) CN2 A15 A14 A13 A3 A2 A1 Shielded Cable with Two 37-pin D- SUB Connectors : PCB37PS-0.5P (0.5m) : PCB37PS-1.5P (1.5m) B15 B14 B13 B3 B2 B1 - Connector used PS-30PE-D4T1PN1(made by JAE) Flat Cable with One 37-pin D- SUB Connector or equivalent to it - Applicable connector : PCA37P-1.5 (1.5m) PS-30SEN-D4P1-1C (made by JAE) Shielded Cable with One 37-pin D- SUB Connector * Please refer to page 3 for more information on the supported cable and accessories. : PCA37PS-0.5P (0.5m) : PCA37PS-1.5P (1.5m) Connector Pin Assignment 30-pin Pinhead Connector to 37-pin D-SUB Connector Pin Assignments of Interface Connector CN1 : DT/B2 (0.5m) *1 19 +5V DC from PC Digital Ground 37 18 Analog Output 01 Connector (Option) Analog Ground 36 17 Analog Output 00 Analog Ground 35 D-SUB37P Male Connector Set (5pieses) 16 Analog Input 15 Analog Ground 34 15 Analog Input 7 : CN5-D37M Analog Ground 33 14 Analog Input 14 Analog Ground 32 13 Analog Input 6 *1 It is necessary for the connection of the digital I/O signal, the counter signal, and the Analog Ground 31 12 Analog Input 13 control signal. Analog Ground 30 11 Analog Input 5 Analog Ground 29 10 Analog Input 12 Analog Ground 28 9 Analog Input 4 Accessories Analog Ground 27 8 Analog Input 11 Analog Ground 26 7 Analog Input 3 Analog Ground 25 6 Analog Input 10 Analog Ground 24 5 Analog Input 2 Accessories (Option) Analog Ground 23 4 Analog Input 9 Analog Ground 22 Screw Terminal (M3 x 37P) : EPD-37A *1*2*3 3 Analog Input 1 Analog Ground 21 2 Analog Input 8 Screw Terminal (M3.5 x 37P) : EPD-37 *1*3 Analog Ground 20 1 Analog Input 0 General Purpose Terminal : DTP-3A *1*3 Analog Input 0 Analog input signal. The numbers correspond to channel numbers. Screw Terminal : DTP-4A *1*3 - Analog Input 15 *1 PCB37P or PCB37PS optional cable is required separately. Analog Output 0 Analog grounds for identically numbered analog input signals. *2 "Spring-up" type terminal is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off. - Analog Output 1 *3 A DT/E2 and PCB37P or PCB37PS optional cable is required separately. Analog Ground Common analog ground for analog I/O signals. * Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options. Digital Ground Common digital ground for digital I/O signals, external trigger inputs, external sampling clock inputs, and counter I/O signals. Block Diagram +5VDC 5V DC from PC 4 Digital Input / 4 Digital Output CAUTION 8 single-end 2 Analog Outputs External Trigger Inputs Analog Inputs analog or digital ground. Counter Input / Output Neither connect outputs to each other. Doing either can CN1 result in a fault. If analog and digital ground are shorted together, noise on the digital signals may affect the analog signals. Accordingly, analog and digital ground should be separated. DA DA Multiplexer Leave "Reserved" pins unconnected. Connecting these Converter Converter pins may cause a fault in the board. OP Pin Assignments of Interface Connector CN2 Amplifer CN2 Digital Ground DGND B15 A15 AO START AO External Start Trigger Input Digital Ground DGND B14 A14 AO STOP AO External Stot Trigger Input A/D Digital Ground DGND B13 A13 AO EXCLK AO External Sampling Clock Input Converter Digital Ground DGND B12 A12 AI START AI External Start Trigger Input FPGA AI External Stot Trigger Input Digital Ground DGND B11 A11 AI STOP AI External Sampling Clock Input Digital Ground DGND B10 A10 AI EXCLK CNT GATE Counter Gate Control Input Ground Reserved B9 A9 CNT GATE Counter UP Clock Input CNT UPCLK Digital Ground DGND B8 A8 CNT UPCLK Counter Output Digital Ground DGND B7 A7 CNT OUT Digital Ground DGND B6 A6 Vcc 5V Digital Ground DGND B5 A5 DGND Digital Ground DC/DC Digital Output 03 DO 03 B4 A4 DI 03 Digital Input 03 converter Digital Output 02 DO 02 B3 A3 DI 02 Digital Input 02 B2 A2 Digital Input 01 Digital Output 01 DO 01 DI 01 Digital Input 00 Digital Output 00 DO-00 B1 A1 DI-00 PCI Bus AIO-121602AL-PCI 3 Ver.1.02 Analog Signal Connection AI External Start Trigger Input External trigger input for starting analog input sampling. AI External Stop Trigger Input External trigger input for stopping analog input sampling. Analog signal input types are divided into single-ended input AI External Sampling Clock External sampling clock input for analog input. Input and differential input. This board uses single-ended input AO External Start Trigger Input External trigger input for starting analog output sampling. fixed. The following examples show how to connect analog AO External Stop Trigger Input External trigger input for stopping analog output sampling. input signals using a flat cable and a shielded cable. AO External Sampling Clock External sampling clock input for analog output. Input Single-ended Input Digital Input00 - Digital Input03 Digital input signal. The following figure shows an example of flat cable connection. Digital Output00 - Digital Digital output signal. Connect separate signal and ground wires for each analog Output03 input channel on CN1. Counter Gate Control Input Gate control input signal for counter. Counter Up Clock Input Count-up clock input signal for counter. Single-ended Input Connection (Flat Cable) Counter Output Counter output signal. BOARD CN1 Cable Signal Source Digital Ground Common digital ground for digital I/O signals, external trigger Analog Input 0..15 inputs, external sampling clock inputs, and counter I/O signals. Analog Ground VCC 5V DC from PC Reserved Reserved pin. The following figure shows an example of shield cable CAUTION connection. Use shielded cable if the distance between the Do not connect any of the outputs and power outputs to the signal source and board is long or if you want to provide better analog or digital ground. protection from noise. For each analog input channel on CN1, Neither connect outputs to each other. Doing either can connect the core wire to the signal line and connect the result in a fault. shielding to ground. If analog and digital ground are shorted together, noise on Single-ended Input Connection (Shield Cable) the digital signals may affect the analog signals. BOARD CN1 Shield cable Signal Source Accordingly, analog and digital ground should be separated. Analog Input 0..15 Leave "Reserved" pins unconnected. Connecting these Analog Ground pins may cause a fault in the board. CAUTION Optional Cable DT/B2 If the signal source contains too fast signals, the signal may effect the cross-talk noise between channels. If the board and the signal source receive noise or the distance between the board and the signal source is too long, data may not be input properly. An input analog signal should not exceed the maximum input voltage (relate to the board analog ground). If it exceeds the maximum voltage, the board may be damaged. Connect all the unused analog input channels to analog ground. The signal connected to an input channel may fluctuate after switching of the multiplexer. If this occurs, shorten the cable between the signal source and the analog input board or insert a high-speed amplifier as a buffer between the two Pin Assignments of an optional cable 37-Pin D-SUB Ground Reserved 1 20 AO START AO External Start Trigger Input to reduce the fluctuation. Digital Ground DGND 2 21 DGND Digital Ground Digital Ground DGND 3 22 N.C. Not Connect Digital Ground DGND 4 23 N.C. Not Connect Digital Ground DGND 5 24 N.C. Not Connect Analog Output Signal Connection Digital Output 03 DO 03 6 25 N.C. Not Connect Digital Output 02 DO 02 7 26 N.C. Not Connect Digital Output 01 DO 01 8 27 N.C. Not Connect Digital Output 00 DO-00 9 28 AO STOP AO External Stop Trigger Input This section shows how to connect the analog output signal by CNT GATE Counter Gate Control CNT GATE 10 29 DGND Digital Ground Input using a flat cable or a shielded cable. Counter UP Clock Input CNT UPCLK CNT UPCLK 11 30 DGND Digital Ground Counter Output CNT OUT 12 31 DGND Digital Ground The following figure shows an example of flat cable connection. 5V Vcc 13 32 DGND Digital Ground Connect the signal source and ground to the CN1 analog Digital Ground DGND 14 33 DGND Digital Ground Digital Input 03 DI 03 15 34 AO EXCLK AO External Sampling Clock Input output. Digital Input 02 DI 02 16 35 AI START AI External Start Trigger Input Digital Input 01 DI 01 17 36 AI STOP AI External Stop Trigger Input Analog Output Connection (Flat Cable) Digital Input 00 DI 00 18 37 AI EXCLK AI External Sampling Clock Input BOARD CN1 Cable Target Not Connect N.C. 19 Analog Output 0..1*1 Analog Ground The following figure shows an example of shield cable connection. Use shielded cable if the distance between the signal source and board is long or if you want to provide better protection from noise. For each analog input channel on CN1, connect the core wire to the signal line and connect the shielding to ground. Analog Output Connection (Shield Cable) BOARD CN1 Shield cable Target Analog Output 0..1*1 Analog Ground *1 The AIO-121602AH-PC have two analog output channels. AIO-121602AL-PCI 4 Ver.1.02 CAUTION If the board or the connected wire receives noise, or the distance between the board and the target is long, data may not be outputted properly. For analog output signal, the current capacity is ±3mA (Max.). Check the specification of the connected device before connecting the board. Do not short the analog output signal to analog ground, digital ground, and/or power line. Doing so may damage the board. Do not connect an analog output signal to any other analog output, either on the board or on an external device, as this may cause a fault on the board. Digital I/O signals, Counter signals and Control signals Connection The following sections show examples of how to connect digital I/O signals, counter I/O signals, and other control I/O signals (external trigger input signals, sampling clock input signals, etc.). All the digital I/O signals and control signals are TTL level signals. Digital Input Connection 10kΩ BOARD CN2 Cable Target Digital Input Digital Ground Digital Output Connection BOARD CN2 Cable Target Digital Output IOL=24mA Digital Ground CAUTION Do not short the output signals to analog ground, digital ground, and/or power line. Doing so may damage the board. About the counter input control signal Counter Gate Control Input (refer to the page 3 Connector Pin Assignment) acts as an input that validate or invalidate the input of an external clock for the counter. This function enables the control of an external clock input for the counter. The external clock for the counter is effective when input is "High", and invalid when input is "Low". If unconnected, it is a pull-up in the board (card) and remains "High". Therefore the external clock for the counter is effective when the counter gate control input is not connected. CAUTION Do not short the output signals to analog ground, digital ground, and/or power line. Doing so may cause damage. AIO-121602AL-PCI 5