Contec AIO-160802GY-USB User manual

Ver.1.03
AIO-160802GY-USB 1
Terminal for USB2.0
High-Resolution Analog I/O
AIO-160802GY-USB
* Specifications, color and design of the products are subject to change
without notice.
This product is a USB2.0 compatible terminal module that extends the
analog I/O function of USB port of PCs. 8ch/16bits analog inputs and
2ch/16bits analog outputs are employed and signal lines can be directly
connected to the screw terminals in the system. Compact design to
match Note PCs and excellent in mobility as operation is powered by
USB bus. This product accompanies Windows driver and full-fledged
data logger software “C-LOGGER”.
With plug-ins for the dedicated libraries, this product also supports
LabVIEW.
* The contents in this document are subject to change without notice.
* Visit the CONTEC website to check the latest details in the document.
* The information in the data sheets is as of June 2020.
Features
Input 4µsec/ch, 8ch, output 10µsec, 2ch, 16bit resolution
Equipped with the analog input (4µsec/ch, 16bit, 8ch) and digital I/O (4ch
each, LVTTL level)
Compatible to USB1.1/USB2.0 and not necessary to power this product
externally as the bus power is used.
Compatible to USB1.1/USB2.0 and capable to achieve high speed
transfer at HighSpeed (480 Mbps). Not necessary to power this product
externally as the bus power of USB is used.
Equipped with the buffer memory which can be used in either FIFO or
ring format
This product includes buffer memory (8K data for analog input and 1K
data for output) which can be used in either FIFO or ring format. You
can perform analog I/O in the background, independent of software and
the current status of the PC.
Windows compatible driver libraries are attached.
Using the attached driver library API-USBP(WDM) makes it possible to
create applications of Windows. In addition, a diagnostic program by
which the operations of hardware can be checked is provided.
Supported to the data logger software [C-LOGGER]
Supporting the data logger software [C-LOGGER] that enables the graph
display of recorded signal data, file saving, and dynamic transfer to the
spreadsheet software program “Excel”.
Sampling can be driven by a clock or by various triggers
Sampling can be started and stopped by software or by an external
trigger (timing controlled by an externally input control signal).
The sampling period can be controlled by the internal clock (high-
precision timer included on the board) or by an external clock (externally
input control signal).
Terminal connector facilitating wiring
Wiring is easy as the terminal connector (screw type) is used.
Software-based calibration function
Calibration of analog input/output can be all performed by software.
Apart from the adjustment information prepared before shipment,
additional adjustment information can be stored according to the use
environment.
Plug-ins for the dedicated libraries, this product also supports
LabVIEW.
We offer a dedicated library [DAQfast for LabVIEW], which allows you to
use the product on LabVIEW by National Instruments.
These dedicated libraries are available, free of charge (downloadable), on
our web site.
Support Software
Windows version of analog I/O driver API-AIO(WDM)
[Stored on the bundled disk driver library API-USBP(WDM)]
The API-AIO(WDM) is the Windows version driver library software that
provides products in the form of Win32 API functions (DLL). Various
sample programs such as Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic
program useful for checking operation is provided.
For more details on the supported OS, applicable language and new
information, please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.
Data Logger Software C-LOGGER
[Stored on the bundled disk driver library API-USBP(WDM)]
C-LOGGER is a data logger software program compatible with our
analog input products. This program enables the graph display of
recorded signal data, zoom observation, file saving, and dynamic transfer
to the spreadsheet software “Excel”. No troublesome programming is
required.
For details on the supported operating systems and applicable
languages and to download the latest version, see the services on the
CONTEC website
LabVIEW VI Library for Data Acquisition DAQfast for LabVIEW
(Available for downloading (free of charge) from the CONTEC web
site.)
This is a data collection library to use our devices in the LabVIEW by
National Instruments. With Polymorphic VI, our design enables a
LabVIEW user to operate seamlessly. Our aim is for the customers to
perform easily, promptly what they wish to do.
For more details on the library and download of DAQfast for LabVIEW,
please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.
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Ver.1.03
AIO-160802GY-USB 2
Specifications
Item
Specification
Analog input
Isolated specification
Unisolated
Input type
Single-Ended Input
Number of input
channels
8ch
Input range
Bipolar ±10V
Maximum input rating
±20V
Input impedance
1M
Ω
or more
Resolution
16bit
Non-Linearity error
±
12LSB
Conversion speed
4µsec/ch (Max.) *3
Buffer memory
8K data
Conversion start trigger
Software / external trigger
Conversion stop trigger
Number of sampling times / external trigger/software
External start signal
LVTTL level (Selecting the rising / falling edge to the DI00-pin by the software) *8
External stop signal
LVTTL level (Selecting the rising / falling edge to the DI01-pin by the software) *8
External clock signal
LVTTL level (Selecting the rising / falling edge to the DI02-pin by the software) *8
Analog output
Isolated specification
Unisolated
Number of output
channels
2ch
Output range
Bipolar
±
10V
Absolute max. output
currency
±1mA
Output impedance
1Ωor less
Resolution
16bit
Non-Linearity error
±
12LSB
Conversion speed
10µsec (Max.) *3
Buffer memory
1K data
Conversion start trigger
Software / external trigger
Conversion stop trigger
Number of sampling times / external trigger/software
External start signal
LVTTL level (Selecting the rising / falling edge to the DI00-pin by the software) *8
External stop signal
LVTTL level (Selecting the rising / falling edge to the DI01-pin by the software) *8
External clock signal
LVTTL level (Selecting the rising / falling edge to the DI02-pin by the software) *8
Digital I/O
Number of input
channels
Unisolated input 4ch (LVTTL positive logic) *4*5
Number of output
channels
Unisolated output 4ch (LVTTL positive logic)
USB
Bus specification
USB Specification 2.0/1.1 standard
USB transfer rate
12Mbps (Full-speed), 480Mbps (High-speed) *6
Power supply
Bus power
Common section
Connector
14 pin (screw-terminal) plug header
Number of terminals
used at the same time
127 terminals (Max.) *7
Power consumption
(Max.)
5VDC 470mA
Operating condition
0 - 50
°
C, 10 - 90%RH(No condensation)
Physical dimensions
(mm)
64(W) x 62(D) x 24(H) (exclusive of protrusions)
Weight
90g (Not including the USB cable, attachment)
Attached cable
USB cable 1.8m
Compatible wires
AWG28 - 16
Standard
VCCI Class A, FCC Class A,
CE Marking (EMC Directive Class A, RoHS Directive)
*1 The non-linearity error means an error of approximately 0.1% occurs over the maximum range at 0ºC and
50ºC ambient temperature.
*2 When using the signal source equipped with the high-speed operational amplifier
*3 This numerical displays the conversion speed for A/D, D/A converter. The minimum executable sampling
cycle depends on the operating condition of the terminal.
*4 You cannot use both the DI00 / DI01 / DI02-pin of digital input feature and the external start / stop signal /
external clock input simultaneously.
*5 Each input accept TTL (5VDC) level signals.
*6 The USB transfer speed depends on the host PC environment used (OS and USB host controller).
*7 As a USB hub is also counted as one device, you cannot just connect 127 USB terminals.
*8 The analog input / output are shared, so cannot trigger set different trigger settings for the same terminal.
Cable & Connector
14pin Screw Terminal Connector Set(6 pieces) : CN6-Y14
Accessories
Bracket for USB I/O Terminal products : BRK-USB-Y
* Check the CONTEC’s Web site formore informationon these options.
Packing List
USB terminal [AIO-160802GY-USB]…1
Interface connector plugs…2
First step guide…1
Disk *1 [API-USBP(WDM)]…1
USB Cable(1.8m)…1
USB Cable Attachment…1
Serial number label…1
Product Registration Card & Warranty Certificate…1
*1 Driver software, User’s Guide (this guide)
Physical Dimensions
Cable connection
When connecting the product to an external device, you can use the
supplied connector plug.
For wiring, strip off approximately 9 - 10mm of the covered part of a wire
rod and then insert it to the opening. After the insertion, secure the wire
rod with screws. Compatible wires are AWG 28 - 16.
Removing the connector plug by grasping the cable can break the wire.
14
24
9
964
62
[mm]
CAUTION
9 - 10mm
- Applicable plug(accessory bundled)
14 pin (Screw Terminal)
Plug header
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Ver.1.03
AIO-160802GY-USB 3
Using the On-terminal Connectors
Connecting a terminal to a Connector
To connect an external device to this terminal, plug the cable from the
device into the interface connector (CN1, CN2) shown below.
Connector Pin Assignment
AI00 - AI07
Analog input signal. The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
AO00 - AO01
Analog output signal. The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
AGND
Common analog ground for analog I/O signals.
DI00 -Dl03
Digital input signal.
DO00 - DO03
Digital output signal.
DGND
Common digital ground for digital I/O signals
Analog Input Signal Connection
Single-ended Input Connection (Flat Cable)
The following figure shows an example of flat cable connection.
Connect separate signal and ground wires for each analog input channel
on CN2.
Single-ended Input Connection (Shielded Cable)
The following figure shows an example of shield cable connection. Use
shielded cable if the distance between the signal source and product is
long or if you want to provide better protection from noise. For each
analog input channel, connect the core wire to the signal line and
connect the shielding to ground.
- If the signal source contains over 1MHz signals, the signal may effect the cross-talk noise between channels.
- If the product and the signal source receive noise or the distance between the product 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 product analog ground).
If it exceeds the maximum voltage, the product 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. In this case, the
cable between this product and the signal source can be shortened or a buffer with a high-speed amplifier can
be placed between the product and the signal source in order to reduce the fluctuation.
Analog Output Signal Connection
This section shows how to connect the analog output signal by using a
flat cable or a shielded cable.
The following figure shows an example of flat cable connection.
Connect the signal source and ground to the CN1 analog output.
Analog Output Connection (Flat Cable)
The following figure shows an example of shield cable connection. Use
shielded cable if the distance between the signal source and product 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 (Shielded Cable)
- If this product or the connected wire receives noise, or the distance between this product and the target is long,
data may not be outputted properly.
- For analog output signal, the current capacity is ±1mA (Max.). Check the specification of the connected
device before connecting this product.
- Do not short the analog output signal to analog ground, digital ground, and/or power line. Doing so may
damage this product.
- Do not connect an analog output signal to any other analog output, either on this product or on an external
device, as this may cause a fault on this product.
- When the USB cable is plugged, the analog output signal will be -10V.
Digital I/O signals Connection
The digital I/O signal can be used .as the control signal (external trigger
input signal and sampling clock input signal, etc.), too. The following
sections show examples. All the digital I/O signals are LVTTL (3.3VDC)
level signals.
Digital Input Connection
Digital Output Connection
Do not short the output signals to analog ground, digital ground, and/or power line. Doing so may damage
the terminal.
Each input accepts 5V TTL level signals.
Reference
For the operation timing when using it as control signal, see ”Control Signal Timings” in Chapter 7 “About
Hardware - Control Signal Timings”.
The external trigger signal is fixed to the following signal location when using C-LOGGER.
DI00 : External start trigger signal input
* The external stop tripper and external clock cannot be used.
CN2 CN1
CN2
AGND --- 1
AI07 --- 2
AI06 --- 3
AI05 --- 4
AI04 --- 5
AGND --- 6
AGND --- 7
AI03 --- 8
AI02 --- 9
AI01 --- 10
AI00 --- 11
AGND --- 12
N.C. --- 13
AGND --- 14
CN1
14 --- AGND
13 --- AO00
12 --- AGND
11 --- AO01
10 --- DI00
9 --- DI01
8 --- DI02
7 --- DI03
6 --- DGND
5 --- DO00
4 --- DO01
3 --- DO02
2 --- DO03
1 --- DGND
AI00..AI07
AGND
Terminal CN2 Cable Signal Source
AGND
Shield cable
AI00..AI07
Terminal CN2 Signal Source
CAUTION
AO00, AO01
AGND
Terminal CN1 Cable Target
AGND
Shield cable
AO00, AO01
Terminal CN1 Target
CAUTION
Digital Input
Digital Ground
Terminal CN1 Cable Target
10kΩ
Digital Ground
Terminal CN1 Cable Target
Digital Output
IOL=24mA
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Ver.1.03
AIO-160802GY-USB 4
Differences between AIO-160802AY-USB and
AIO-160802GY
The connector pins of the AIO-160802GY-USB are compatible with those
of the conventional AIO-160802AY-USB, but the following main
differences exist.
AIO-160802AY-USB
AI-160802GY-USB
Analog input conversion speed
10usec/ch
4usec/ch
Analog input buffer memory
1k data
8k data
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