Contec AIO-121602AL-PCI User manual

Ver.1.02
AIO-121602AL-PCI 1
12-bits Analog I/O Board (Low Gain)
for PCI
AIO-121602AL-PCI
*Specifications, color and design of the products are subject to
change without notice.
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).
AIO-121602AH-PCI
AI-1216AH-PCI
AI-1216AL-PCI
Multifunction board allows you to build a complex system
for even a PC with very few expansion slots.
Equipped with analog input(12 bits, 16ch), analog output (12
bits, 2ch), digital input / output (4 each, TTL level), counter (32
bits TTL level 1ch).
High-precision measurement can be performed by
multiple input range setup.
Detailed measurement can be performed by multiple range
setup in accordance with measuring object Bipolar / unipolar
range setup can be performed by software.
Input range of Low Gain type :
Bipolar ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V,
Unipolar 0 - +10V, 0 - +5V, 0 - +2.5V, 0 - +1.25V
Equipped with buffer memory (1K data) which can be used
in either FIFO or ring format
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
data comparison or by an external trigger.
Sampling can be started and stopped by software or input data
comparison 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).
Digital filter function to prevent wrong recognition of
external signal chattering is provided.
This product has analog input / output control signal, digital
input signal and digital filter function to prevent it from
chattering in counter input signal. (excluding external clock
input signal, counter gate signal)
Software-based calibration
Setting and calibrating the analog input and output can be
performed completely by software. You can also set your own
calibration data in place of the default data set at the factory
and use different calibration data depending on the operating
conditions
MATLAB/LabVIEW is supported by a plug-in of dedicated
library.
Using the dedicated library makes it possible to create each
application for MATLAB/LabVIEW.
Board [AIO-121602AL-PCI] …1
First step guide … 1
CD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32)] …1
Synchronization control cable (10cm) …1
*1 The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User’s Guide.
Features
Packing List

Ver.1.02
AIO-121602AL-PCI 2
Encoder Input Section
Item Specification
Analog input
Isolated specification Un-Isolated
Input type Single-Ended Input
Number of input
channels
16ch
Input range Bipolar ±10V, ±5V, ±2.5V, ±1.25V or
Unipolar 0 - 10V, 0 - 5V, 0 - 2.5V, 0 - 1.25V
Absolute max. input
voltage
±20V
Input impedance
1
MΩor more
Resolution 12bit
Non-Linearity error
*1*2*4
±2LSB (When using the input range ±10V, ±5V, 0 - 10V, 0 - 5V)
±3LSB (When using the input range ±2.5V, 0 - 2.5V)
±5LSB (When using the input range ±1.25V, 0 - 1.25V)
Conversion speed 10μsec/ch
Buffer memory 1K data
Conversion start
trigger Software / external trigger
Conversion stop
trigger Number of sampling times / external trigger/software
External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)
Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)
External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)
Digital filter (1μsec can be selected by software)
External clock signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)
Analog output
Isolated specification Un-Isolated
Number of output
channels
2ch
Output range Bipolar ±10V
Absolute max. input
currency
±3mA
Output impedance 1Ωor less
Resolution 12bit
Non-Linearity error
*1
±1LSB
Conversion speed 10μsec
Buffer memory 1K data
Conversion start
trigger Software / external trigger
Conversion stop
trigger Number of sampling times / external trigger/software
External start signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)
Digital filter (1sec can be selected by software)
External stop signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)
Digital filter (1sec can be selected by software)
External clock signal TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected by software)
Digital I/O
Number of input
channels
4 TTL levels (positive logic)
Number of output
channels
4 TTL levels (positive logic)
Counter
Number of channels 1ch
Counting system Up count
Max. count FFFFFFFFh (Binary data,32bit)
Number of external
inputs
2 TTL levels (Gate/Up)/ch
Gate (High level), Up (Rising edge)
Number of external
outputs
TTL Count match output (positive logic, pulse output)
Response frequency 10MHz (Max.)
Common section
I/O address 64 ports
Interruption level Errors and various factors, One interrupt request line as INTA
CN1 37 pin D-SUB connector [F (female) type]
DCLC-J37SAF-20L9E [mfd by JAE] or equivalent to it
Connector
CN2 30-pin Pin-header
PS-30PE-D4TIPNI [mfd. by JAE] or equivalent to it
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)
Dimension (mm) 176.41 (L) x 105.68 (H)
Weight 150g
*1 The non-linearity error means an error of approximately 0.1% occurs over the maximum
range at 0°C and 50°C ambient temperature.
*2 At the time of the source use of a signal which built in the high-speed operational
amplifier.
*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).
*4 This accuracy is tested in bipolar mode. The accuracy in unipolar mode is double.
Board Dimensions
[mm]
176.41(L)
105.68(H)
The standard outside dimension (L) is
the distance from the end of the board
to the outer surface of the slot cover.
Windows version of analog I/O driver API-AIO(WDM)
[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)]
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.
< Operating environment >
OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000
Adaptation language Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#,
Delphi, C++ Builder
You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s
Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more details
on the supported OS, applicable language and new information,
please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.
Linux version of analog I/O driver API-AIO(LNX)
[Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)]
The API-AIO(LNX) is the Linux version driver software which
provides device drivers (modules) by shared library and kernel
version. Various sample programs of gcc are provided.
< Operating environment >
OS RedHatLinux, TurboLinux
(For details on supported distributions,
refer to Help available after installation.)
Adaptation language gcc
You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s
Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more details
on the supported OS, applicable language and new information,
please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.
You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s
Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more details
on the supported OS, applicable language and new information,
please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.
Data Logger Software C-LOGGER (Supplied: Stored
on the API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM)
C-LOGGER is a data logger software program compatible with
our analog I/O 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.
CONTEC provides download services (at
http://www.contec.com/clogger) to supply the updated drivers.
For details, refer to the C-LOGGER Users Guide or our
website.
< Operating environment >
OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000
Data Acquisition library for MATLAB ML-DAQ
(Available for downloading (free of charge) from the
CONTEC web site.)
This is the library software which allows you to use our analog
I/O device products on MATLAB by the MathWorks. Each
function is offered in accordance with the interface which is
integrated in MATLAB’s Data Acquisition Toolbox.
See http://www.contec.com/mldaq/ for details and download of
ML-DAQ.
Specification
Support Software

Ver.1.02
AIO-121602AL-PCI 3
Data acquisition VI library for LabVIEW VI-DAQ
(Available for downloading (free of charge) from the
CONTEC web site.)
This is a VI library to use in National Instruments LabVIEW.
VI-DAQ is created with a function form similar to that of
LabVIEW's Data Acquisition VI, allowing you to use various
devices without complicated settings.
See http://www.contec.com/vidaq/ for details and download of
VI-DAQ.
Cable(Option)
Flat Cable with Two 37-pin D- SUB Connectors
: PCB37P-1.5 (1.5m)
Shielded Cable with Two 37-pin D- SUB Connectors
: PCB37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCB37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
Flat Cable with One 37-pin D- SUB Connector
: PCA37P-1.5 (1.5m)
Shielded Cable with One 37-pin D- SUB Connector
:
PCA37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCA37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
30-pin Pinhead Connector to 37-pin D-SUB Connector
: DT/B2 (0.5m) *1
Connector (Option)
D-SUB37P Male Connector Set (5pieses)
: CN5-D37M
*1 It is necessary for the connection of the digital I/O signal, the counter signal, and the
control signal.
Accessories (Option)
Screw Terminal (M3 x 37P) : EPD-37A *1*2*3
Screw Terminal (M3.5 x 37P) : EPD-37 *1*3
General Purpose Terminal : DTP-3A *1*3
Screw Terminal : DTP-4A *1*3
*1 PCB37P or PCB37PS optional cable is required separately.
*2 "Spring-up" type terminal is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off.
*3 A DT/E2 and PCB37P or PCB37PS optional cable is required separately.
* Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options.
8 single-end
Analog Inputs
4 Digital Input / 4 Digital Output
External Trigger Inputs
Counter Input / Output
PCI Bus
CN1
FPGA
Multiplexer
DC/DC
converter
OP
Amplifer
A/D
Converter
DA
Converter DA Converter
2 Analog Outputs
Connector shape
The on-board interface connector (CN1 and CN2) is used when
connecting this product and the external devices.
CN1
37
20
19
1
36 18
21 2
- Connector used
37-pin D-SUB, female connector
DCLC-J37SAF-20L9E (mfd. by JAE)
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)
DC-37P-NR (mfd. by JAE, Male)
Interface connector (CN1)
- Connector used
PS-30PE-D4T1PN1(made by JAE)
or equivalent to it
- Applicable connector
PS-30SEN-D4P1-1C (made by JAE)
B15 B14 B13
A3 A2 A1
A15 A14 A13
B3 B2 B1
Interface connector (CN2)
CN2
* Please refer to page 3 for more information on the supported cable and accessories.
Connector Pin Assignment
Pin Assignments of Interface Connector
CN1
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Digital Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
Analog Ground
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
+5V DC from PC
Analog Output 01
Analog Output 00
Analog Input 15
Analog Input 7
Analog Input 14
Analog Input 6
Analog Input 13
Analog Input 5
Analog Input 12
Analog Input 4
Analog Input 11
Analog Input 3
Analog Input 10
Analog Input 2
Analog Input 9
Analog Input 1
Analog Input 8
Analog Input 0
Analog Input 0
- Analog Input 15
Analog input signal. The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
Analog Output 0
- Analog Output 1
Analog grounds for identically numbered analog input signals.
Analog Ground Common analog ground for analog I/O signals.
Digital Ground Common digital ground for digital I/O signals, external trigger inputs,
external sampling clock inputs, and counter I/O signals.
+5VDC 5V DC from PC
CAUTION
analog or digital ground.
Neither connect outputs to each other. Doing either can
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.
Leave "Reserved" pins unconnected. Connecting these
pins may cause a fault in the board.
Pin Assignments of Interface Connector CN2
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A9
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
Digital Ground
Digital Ground
Digital Ground
Digital Ground
Digital Ground
Digital Ground
Ground
Digital Ground
Digital Ground
Digital Ground
Digital Ground
Digital Output 03
Digital Output 02
Digital Output 01
Digital Output 00
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
Reserved
DGND
DGND
DGND
DGND
DO 03
DO 02
DO 01
DO-00
B15
B14
B13
B12
B11
B10
B9
B8
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
AO START
AO STOP
AO EXCLK
AI START
AI STOP
AI EXCLK
CNT GATE
CNT UPCLK
CNT OUT
Vcc
DGND
DI 03
DI 02
DI 01
DI-00
AO External Start Trigger Input
AO External Stot Trigger Input
AO External Sampling Clock Input
AI External Start Trigger Input
AI External Stot Trigger Input
AI External Sampling Clock Input
CNT GATE Counter Gate Control Input
Counter UP Clock Input CNT UPCLK
Counter Output
5V
Digital Ground
Digital Input 03
Digital Input 02
Digital Input 01
Digital Input 00
CN2
Cable & Connector
Accessories
How to connect the connectors
Block Diagram

Ver.1.02
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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.
AI External Sampling Clock
Input
External sampling clock input for analog input.
AO External Start Trigger Input External trigger input for starting analog output sampling.
AO External Stop Trigger Input External trigger input for stopping analog output sampling.
AO External Sampling Clock
Input
External sampling clock input for analog output.
Digital Input00 - Digital Input03 Digital input signal.
Digital Output00 - Digital
Output03
Digital output signal.
Counter Gate Control Input Gate control input signal for counter.
Counter Up Clock Input Count-up clock input signal for counter.
Counter Output Counter output signal.
Digital Ground Common digital ground for digital I/O signals, external trigger
inputs, external sampling clock inputs, and counter I/O
signals.
VCC 5V DC from PC
Reserved Reserved pin.
CAUTION
Do not connect any of the outputs and power outputs to the
analog or digital ground.
Neither connect outputs to each other. Doing either can
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.
Leave "Reserved" pins unconnected. Connecting these
pins may cause a fault in the board.
Optional Cable DT/B2
Pin Assignments of an optional cable 37-Pin D-SUB
Ground Reserved 1 20 AO START AO External Start Trigger Input
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
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
CNT GATE Counter Gate Control
Input CNT GATE 10 29 DGND Digital Ground
Counter UP Clock Input CNT UPCLK CNT UPCLK 11 30 DGND Digital Ground
Counter Output CNT OUT 12 31 DGND Digital Ground
5V Vcc 13 32 DGND Digital Ground
Digital Ground DGND 14 33 DGND Digital Ground
Digital Input 03 DI 03 15 34 AO EXCLK AO External Sampling Clock Input
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
Digital Input 00 DI 00 18 37 AI EXCLK AI External Sampling Clock Input
Not Connect N.C. 19
Analog signal input types are divided into single-ended input
and differential input. This board uses single-ended input
fixed. The following examples show how to connect analog
input signals using a flat cable and a shielded cable.
Single-ended Input
The following figure shows an example of flat cable connection.
Connect separate signal and ground wires for each analog
input channel on CN1.
Single-ended Input Connection (Flat Cable)
Analog Input 0..15
Analog Ground
BOARD CN1 Cable Signal Source
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.
Single-ended Input Connection (Shield Cable)
Analog Ground
Shield cable
Analog Input 0..15
BOARD CN1 Signal Source
CAUTION
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
to reduce the fluctuation.
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)
Analog Output 0..1*1
Analog Ground
BOARD CN1 Cable Target
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)
Analog Ground
Shield cable
Analog Output 0..1*1
BOARD CN1 Target
*1 The AIO-121602AH-PC have two analog output channels.
Analog Signal Connection
Analog Output Signal Connection

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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.
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
Digital Input
Digital Ground
BOARD CN2 Cable Target
Digital Output Connection
Digital Ground
BOARD CN2 Cable Target
Digital Output
IOL=24mA
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.
Digital I/O signals, Counter signals and
Control si
g
nals Connection