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PCI-AI12-16(A)
Sixteen Channel 12-Bit Analog Input Cards

FEATURES

• Call for PCI-X, 3.3V Compatibility
• Multifunction Analog/Digital Converter Card for PCI Bus
• Sixteen Single-Ended / Eight Differential Analog Inputs
• Twelve-Bit Resolution, 100 Ksamples/S Conversions
• Seven Programmable Voltage Ranges (Unipolar and Bipolar)and a Current Range
• On-board Pacer Clock and Counter Timers
• Number of Analog Inputs Can Be Expanded up to 256 by use of our External Signal Conditioners/Sub-Multiplexers.
• FIFO Data and Point List Buffers ("A" version). Both FIFOs 2K Samples
• Software Drivers Included for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, and LabVIEW under Windows 95/98/NT

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Model PCI-AI12-16 is a multifunction, high-speed, analog-to-digital converter card for use in PCI-Bus computers. It accepts up to 16 single-ended inputs or eight differential inputs. The card uses a low-noise, multilayer printed circuit board. Inputs are protected against overvoltage conditions up to ±35 volts and typically survive static discharges beyond 4000 volts. Conversions can be initiated in any one of three ways: (a) software command, (b) external start commands, or (c) on a timed basis using on-board programmable counters. Converted data may be transferred to the computer by one of two software selected methods: (a) polling for the end-of-conversion signal, or (b) by generating an Interrupt when the end-of-conversion signal occurs.
Model PCI-AI12-16A has all of the foregoing plus includes a 2K Samples FIFO data buffer and a 2K words Point List FIFO buffer. Addition of these FIFOs permits background-task-based data acquisition. The Point List FIFO contains channel, sub-MUX channel, and voltage range for each analog-input channel (point). The data buffer contains A/D conversion results. When the data buffer becomes half full, an Interrupt can be generated to cause the data to be read into the computer.

INPUT VOLTAGE RANGES

Input analog voltages are amplified by a programmable-gain amplifier. Seven voltage ranges are available: 0-10V, 0-5V, an offset voltage range of +1.25V to +3.75V, and ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, and ±1.25V. Further, by placing jumpers on the card you can manually select a 4-20 mA current range. In that latter case, the current input is converted to a special analog voltage range that will yield full 12-bit resolution and there can be up to eight inputs. In applications that require mixed voltage and current inputs, jumpers are placed only on the channels that are to have current inputs.

INPUT SYSTEM EXPANSION

Up to 256 differential or single-ended analog inputs can be handled through use of external signal conditioner/sub-multiplexers (model AIM-16P). The output of each 16-input sub-multiplexer will connect to one of the A/D single-ended inputs.

DISCRETE DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT

There are four ports for discrete TTL-level digital inputs or outputs. When used as outputs, each output line can drive up to 500 mA. Also, there is a 7-bit output register. The latter is intended for use to send address and gain-control commands to external signal conditioner/sub-multiplexers. However, if that expansion capability is not used, then these bits can be used as general-purpose digital outputs.

COUNTER/TIMERS

The card contains a 1 MHz crystal-controlled oscillator and a type 82C54 counter/timer chip that has three 16-bit programmable down counters. Counters 1 and 2 are concatenated to provide 32 bits count capability and the "zero-crossing" output of Counter 2 can be used as a pacer clock for timed start commands to the A/D converter. Frequency generation is easy because Counters 1 and 2 form a 32-bit counter and there is a 1 MHz input. Pulse width measurement of slowly changing signals is easy because the slow-changing signal can be applied to Counter 1's gate input and the 1 MHz oscillator provides a known input frequency. Frequency measurement is simplified because Counter 0 can be used to generate a variable gating signal. Finally, transition counting can be performed by Counter 0 if events to be counted are applied to the clock input. Basically, Counter 0 input is used for frequency measurement and event counting. The Counter 1 gate input is used for pulse measurement and the Counter 2 output is used for frequency generation. In each case, you need to apply or read a signal at only one connector pin.

INTERRUPTS

When software enabled, the PCI-AI12-16 card has Interrupt capability. An IntA can be initiated by completion of A/D conversions. In Model PCI-AI12-16A, an Interrupt can be initiated when the FIFO data buffer is half full. The FIFO's used on "A" models permit data acquisition without timing concerns.

PRECISION EXCITATION VOLTAGE

A +10VDC (±0.2V) reference voltage is developed from the A/D converter reference source. That reference voltage is available at the I/O connector for external use and can source up to200 mA.

SPECIFICATIONS

A/D CONVERTER

• Type: Successive approximation.
• Resolution: 12 binary bits.
• Ranges: Unipolar Voltage: 10V, 5V, and 1.25 to 3.75V. Bipolar Voltage: ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, and ±1.25V. Current: 4-20 mA. (When this range is selected amplifier gain and offset are automatically adjusted so that full 12-bit resolution is achieved.)
• Conversion Time: 8 µsec maximum, 5.7 µsec typical.
• Integral Linearity Error: ±0.45 LSB maximum.
• Differential Non-Linearity: No missing codes.
• Overall Accuracy: ±0.25%
• Sample and Hold Acquisition Time: 2 µsec for a full-scale step input.
• Aperture Delay: 40 nsec typical.
• Throughput: Up to 100 Ksamples per second.
• Zero Drift: ±2 ppm/°C typical.
• Full Scale Drift: ±5 ppm/°C typical.

SAMPLE AND HOLD AMPLIFIER

• Acquisition Time: 1 microsecond to 0.01% typical for a full-scale step function input.
• Aperture Uncertainty: 0.3 nanosecond typical.

EXCITATION VOLTAGE OUTPUT

• Voltage: +10 VDC ±0.2 VDC.
• Temperature Coefficient: ±30 PPM/degr.C.
• Load Drive: 200 mA maximum.

DIGITAL I/O

• Four-Bit Digital I/O: Input Voltage: Logic High is 2.0V min., Logic Low is 0.8V max.
    Output Drive: 350 mA each output with 20 mSec pulse width and a 30% duty cycle.
• Seven-Bit Digital Output: Drives 25 mA maximum.

PROGRAMMABLE COUNTER/TIMER

• Type: 82C54-2
• No. of Counters: Three 16-bit down counters. Two are permanently concatenated as a 1 MHz counter with clock from a 1 MHz crystal controlled oscillator.
• Output Drive: 2.2 mA at 0.45V.
• Input Gate: TTL/CMOS compatible.
• Clock Frequency: Internal: 1 MHz External: DC to 10 MHz
• Active Count Edge: Negative Edge.
• Min. Clock Pulse Width: 30 nSec high/50 nSec low.
• Timer Range: 2.5 MHz to <1 pulse/hour.

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Operating Temperature Range: 0° to 50°C.
• Storage Temperature Range: -20° to +70°C.
• Humidity: 5% to 90% RH, Non-condensing.
• Power Required: +5 VDC @ 900 mA typical. +12 VDC @ 125 mA typical - 12 VDC @ 125 mA typical
• Length: 7.5" (191 mm).

Regulatory Compliance

Declaration of Conformity, and Test Reports are on file. Users must use appropriate shielded cables.

Part Number	Price(USD)
PCI-AI12-16	315.00
PCI-AI12-16A	390.00

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