Contec ATBA-16E User manual

1 ATBA-16E
Buffer Amplifier Box for Analog Input Boards
ATBA-16E User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD.
Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.
The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is
complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer.
Product Configuration List
- ATBA-16E Termination Panel…1
- Power supply connector (MC1,5/3-ST-3,5)…1
- This User’s Manual…1
- Warranty Certificate …1
- Serial number label …1
CAUTION
- Use this product in the specified environment (temperature and humidity).
- Do not use or store the product in a location exposed to extremely high or low temperature or
susceptible to rapid temperature changes.
For example: - Do not exposure to direct sunlight
- In the vicinity of a heat source
- Clean the ATBA-16Eby wiping lightly with a soft cloth moistened with water or a cleaning
solution.
Take care to avoid the use of benzene, thinners or other volatile solutions which may cause
deformation or discoloration.
- CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying this product.
-When carrying the product, be careful not to apply direct vibration or shock to the board.
- The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
- All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice
an omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO.,
LTD.
- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever
(including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this
CONTEC product or the information contained herein.
- Other product and product names are trademarks of their respective holder.
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
ATBA-16E Power supply connector
CN1 (EXT.SIGNALS)
DC5V
CN2 (BOARD/CARD)
POWER
V-FG V+
Warranty Certificate
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Serial number label
Warranty
Certificate

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About the Terminal
ATBA-16E is purposed to add buffer amplifier function to CONTEC analog input boards.
This product reduces signal-crosstalk in case of inputted analog signals are low response speed.
Moreover, ATBA-16E enables steady signal measurement, since the buffer amplifier can reduce
possible signal noise that may come from a long connection cable.
Features
Buffered by high speed high accuracy amplifiers
This terminal has equipped high response speed high accuracy amplifiers, the inputted analog signals
can be truthfully transferred to our analog input board. And because of the high input impedance of
buffer amplifiers, the influence applied to the output impedance of signal source can be limited to a very
low level.
Crosstalk Prevention
This board is used to prevent the crosstalk while analog signals of low response speed sources are being
inputted to the analog input board.
Compact designing
With its compact designing, you can carry it easily after simply removed the connection cables.
Aluminum Dustproof Cover-Box
The cover-box is lightly designed by using aluminum in consideration of portability.

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Setup Hardware
This section explains the components of the terminal and how to set up.
Parts of the Terminal
Figure 1 shows the major parts of the terminal.
Cable Connector for Input Signal(CN1)
Cable Connector CONTEC Analig Board (CN2)
+5VDC Input Socket
CN1 (EXT.SIGNALS)
DC5V
CN2 (BOARD/CARD)
POWER
V-FG V+
Figure 1. Component Locations
CN1: The connector used to connect analog input signal sources.
(Pin assignment of CN1 is the same as corresponding analog input board used.)
CN2: The connector used to connect the CONTEC analog input board.

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Connect a Board
Board Connection
Cable2
(Sold separately)
Analog input board
ATBA-16E
Remote device side Board side
Cable1
(Sold separately)
CN2
CN1
CN1 (EXT.SIGNALS)
DC5V
CN2 (BOARD/CARD)
POWER
V-FG V+
Figure 2. Board Connection
Correspondence Boards (Optional)
Board for PCI :
AD12-16(PCI)EV, AD16-16(PCI)EV, AD12-16U(PCI)EV, AD16-16U(PCI)EV,
ADI12-16(PCI) *1
Board for ISA :
AD12-16(PC)EH, AD16-16(PC)EH, AD12-16U(PC)EH
*1 When connect this terminal to ADI12-16(PCI), an external power supply is necessary.
Cables (Optional)
Shielded cable with a 37-pin D-SUB connectors on 2 Ends
: PCB37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCB37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
Flat Cable with a 37-Pin D-SUB Connectors on 2Ends
: PCB37P-1.5 (1.5m)
Shielded cable with a 37-pin D-SUB connectors on 2 Ends
: PCA37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCA37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
Flat Cable with a 37-pin D-SUB Connector
: PCA37P-1.5 (1.5m)

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Connecting an External Power Supply
The terminal can get its power supply from the analog board. In this situation, external power supply
is not required.
If you want to control the power consumption of the computer or to use this product together with other
terminals, you can use an external power supply to provide power for the terminal.
In case to connect an ADI12-16(PCI) board, an external power supply is required.
Table 1. Specification of External Power Supply
Items Specification
Power Voltage 5VDC
Voltage
Tolerance
±5%
Current
Capacity
0.8A or larger
Figure 3. Pin Assignment of +5 VDC input Socket
A bundled connector plug (MC1,5/3-ST-3,5, Phoenix Contact. Suitable wire: AWG28 - 16) can help
you to connect the external power supply.
When you using this MC1,5/3-ST-3,5 plug to connect the external power supply, please strip the end of
the corresponding wire, insert it into the connector plug, then fix the screw to secure.
There is an optional AC adapter available from CONTEC.
Accessories (Optional):
AC adapter (Input: 90 - 264VAC, Output: 5VDC 2.0A): POA200-20
- When using the internal power supply:
The terminal can provide the maximum power supply of +5VDC, 1.2A.
(Up to 2A of current can be supplied from analog board and this terminal consums a total
of 0.8A current)
- When using the external power supply:
The terminal can provide the maximum power supply of 5VDC, 2A.
CAUTION
- To use the AC adapter, please connect it to the terminal first, then plug the AC adapter into a outlet.
- When the terminal is not used, please leave the AC adapter unplugged.
- Continuously using the AC adapter under high temperature environment will affect its life.
- Use the AC adapter not in a closed place but in a well-ventilated place. The AC adapter heats up
itself when loaded heavily. If the AC adapter is exposed to high temperature or used continuously,
you should keep the load at about 80% of the maximum load.
+5VDC
FG Vi- Vi+
FG
Vi-
Vi+
Frame ground
Power supply(GND)
Power supply(5V)

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Dimensions
[mm]
CN1 (EXT.SIGNALS)
DC5V
CN2 (BOARD/CARD)
POWER
V-FG V+
(5.4)
110
70
22 (1.2)
(5.4)
Figure 4. Dimensions

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Specifications
Table 2.Specifications of ATBA-16E
Item Specification
Analog Input (Buffer Amplifier Part)
Insulated specification Un-Isolated
Absolute max. input voltage ±15V
Number of Input Channels 16ch (Single-Ended Input)
8ch (Differential Input)
Input voltage range -10V - +10V
Input Impedance 1MΩor more
Non-Linearity error *1 ±0.03% of FSR
CN1 Connector Assignment The same definition as the used AD board
External power supply 5VDC, 0.4A (Max.)
Operating Conditions 0 - 50ºC, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation)
Dimensions (mm) 110(W) x 70(D) x 22(H) (No protrusion)
Weight 100g
Supported Products AD12-16(PCI)EV, AD16-16(PCI)EV, AD12-16U(PCI)EV,
AD16-16U(PCI)EV, AD12-16(PCI)E, AD16-16(PCI)E, AD12-16U(PCI)EH,
AD16-16U(PCI)EH, ADI12-16(PCI),
AD12-16(PC)EH, AD16-16(PC)EH, AD12-16U(PC)EH, AD16-16U(PC)EH
*1: When the environment temperature is 0ºC or 50ºC, the maximum non-linearity error is 0.04% of full input range.
Table 3. Specifications of Interface Connector CN1, CN 2
Type of Connector DCLC-J37SAF-20L9L[mfd. by JAE, Female] equivalent
Thumb screw: UNC#4-40(inch screw)
Type of mating connector (option) 17JE-23370-02(D8C) [mfd. by DDK, Male] equivalent
FDCD-37P [mfd. by HIROSE, Male] equivalent
DC-37P-N[mfd. by JAE, Male] equivalent
Connecting Cable (option) PCB37PS-0.5P, PCB37PS-1.5P, PCB37P-1.5P
PCA37PS-0.5P, PCA37PS-1.5P, PCA37P-1.5P

ATBA-16E User’s Manual
CONTEC CO.,LTD. February 2013 Edition
3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan
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