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DIO Cards
PC Add-On Cards and DIO Cards are hardware components used to extend the capabilities of a PC. They are used to add additional features and functions to a computer, such as extra ports, memory, and more. DIO Cards are especially useful for applications that require digital input and output, such as industrial automation and robotics.
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AX5218
- **Ten Independent 16-bit Counters/Timers:** The AX5218 provides ten fully independent 16-bit counter/timer channels, implemented through two Am9513APC programmable counter/timer chips. Each channel can operate in various modes, including event counting, frequency measurement, pulse width modulation, and time interval generation. - **Dual Am9513APC Architecture:** The use of two Am9513APC devices allows for flexible configuration and high timing precision. Each chip manages five counters, enabling simultaneous operation across multiple timing tasks. - **High Clock Frequency Support:** The card supports clock frequencies up to **7 MHz**, with selectable internal clock sources of **1 MHz**, **2 MHz**, or **4 MHz**, allowing users to balance timing resolution and range according to application requirements. - **Up/Down Counting and Cascading:** Each counter can be configured for up-counting, down-counting, or cascaded operation, enabling extended counting ranges or complex timing sequences. - **Interrupt (IRQ) Capability:** The AX5218 supports interrupt-driven operation, allowing the host system to respond immediately to counter events, overflows, or specific timing conditions. This feature enhances real-time performance in control and monitoring applications. - **24 TTL-Compatible Digital I/O Lines:** The card includes 24 digital input/output lines compatible with TTL logic levels. These lines are implemented using an 8255-compatible interface operating in Mode 0, providing simple and direct control for digital signals. - **Dual 50-Pin Connectors:** Two 50-pin connectors provide access to all counter/timer channels, digital I/O lines, and control signals. The connectors are designed for easy integration with external devices, sensors, and actuators. - **Compact PCB Design:** With dimensions of **141 mm x 98 mm**, the AX5218 offers a compact footprint suitable for embedded systems, rack-mounted controllers, or desktop instrumentation setups. - **Software Support:** The card is supplied with driver libraries and example programs for **Basic**, **C**, and **Pascal**, facilitating rapid development and integration into custom applications. - **Industrial-Grade Reliability:** Designed by Axiom for demanding environments, the AX5218 features robust electrical design, stable timing performance, and long-term operational reliability.
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
AX5220A
- **Triple Counter/Timer Channels:** Three independent 16-bit counter/timer modules for event counting, frequency measurement, pulse generation, and timing control. - **64-Channel TTL Digital I/O:** Provides 32 TTL-compatible digital input channels and 32 TTL-compatible digital output channels for flexible signal interfacing. - **ISA Bus Interface:** Fully compatible with standard PC ISA bus architecture, supporting IRQ lines 2–7 for interrupt-driven operations. - **Dual 50-Pin Connectors:** Two high-density 50-pin headers provide easy access to all I/O lines, simplifying cable management and external device connections. - **Compact Form Factor:** Board dimensions of **190 mm × 99 mm**, optimized for standard ISA slots in industrial PCs. - **High-Speed Digital I/O:** TTL-level I/O supports fast switching and reliable signal integrity for real-time control. - **Programmable Interrupts:** Configurable interrupt sources for event-driven data acquisition and control. - **Industrial Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in industrial environments, with robust PCB design and high-quality components. - **Flexible Software Integration:** Compatible with standard programming environments and driver libraries for DOS, Windows, and real-time operating systems (depending on manufacturer support).
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
AX5220B
- **Triple Counter/Timer Channels:** Three independent 16-bit counter/timer units provide accurate event counting, frequency measurement, and pulse generation capabilities. - **64-Channel Digital I/O:** Offers 32 TTL-compatible digital input channels and 32 TTL-compatible digital output channels for versatile signal interfacing. - **High-Power Output Capability:** Each output channel supports up to **32 V / 100 mA**, enabling direct control of relays, indicators, and other low-power actuators without external drivers. - **Adjustable Input Threshold:** Input channels 1–8 feature adjustable threshold levels (±12 V), allowing flexible interfacing with various logic levels and signal sources. - **Interrupt Support:** Programmable interrupt request (IRQ) lines from **IRQ 2–15**, enabling event-driven data acquisition and real-time control. - **Dual 50-Pin Connectors:** Two standard 50-pin headers provide convenient access to all I/O channels and counter/timer signals, simplifying cable management and integration with external devices. - **ISA Bus Interface:** Fully compatible with standard PC ISA bus architecture, ensuring stable communication and easy integration into legacy or industrial PC systems. - **Compact Form Factor:** Board dimensions of **190 mm × 99 mm** allow installation in standard ISA slots without mechanical interference. - **Industrial-Grade Design:** Built for high reliability and long-term operation in demanding environments, with robust electrical isolation and noise immunity.
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
AX5220HA
- **Triple Counter/Timer Channels:** Equipped with three programmable counter/timer units for event counting, frequency measurement, pulse generation, and timing control. - **64 TTL-Level Digital I/O Lines:** Provides 32 digital input channels and 32 digital output channels, all operating at standard TTL voltage levels for compatibility with a wide range of sensors, actuators, and logic devices. - **ISA Bus Interface:** Designed for AT ISA bus architecture, ensuring compatibility with legacy industrial PCs and embedded systems that rely on ISA expansion slots. - **Interrupt Support:** Supports interrupt request (IRQ) lines 2 through 15, allowing flexible interrupt-driven operation for real-time event handling. - **Dual 50-Pin Connectors:** Features two 50-pin headers for convenient connection to external devices, terminal boards, or ribbon cables. - **Compact Form Factor:** Measures 190 mm × 99 mm, optimized for standard ISA slot installation while maintaining a compact footprint for space-constrained enclosures. - **Industrial Reliability:** Built with high-quality components and robust PCB design to ensure stable operation in industrial environments. - **Flexible I/O Configuration:** Each digital I/O channel can be individually configured for input or output operation, depending on the application requirements. - **Software Programmable:** Fully programmable through software for counter/timer modes, digital I/O direction, and interrupt configuration. - **Ideal for Automation and Control:** Suitable for machine control, process monitoring, test automation, and data acquisition systems.
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
AX5220HB
- **Triple Counter/Timer Channels:** Three programmable counter/timer units for event counting, frequency measurement, pulse generation, or timing control. - **64 TTL Digital I/O Lines:** 32 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs, all TTL-compatible, enabling direct connection to logic-level devices. - **High-Power Output Capability:** Each output channel supports up to **32 V / 100 mA**, allowing direct drive of relays, LEDs, or other low-power actuators without external amplification. - **Adjustable Input Threshold:** Input channels 1–8 feature an adjustable threshold range of **±12 V**, providing flexibility for interfacing with various signal levels and noise environments. - **Interrupt Support:** Hardware interrupt capability on **IRQ lines 2–7**, enabling responsive event-driven control and efficient CPU utilization. - **Dual 50-Pin Connectors:** Two standard 50-pin headers provide convenient access to all I/O lines and counter/timer signals, simplifying cabling and integration. - **ISA Bus Interface:** Fully compatible with the **AT ISA bus**, ensuring reliable operation in legacy and industrial PC systems. - **Driver Support:** Compatible with **DOS and Windows** operating systems; includes driver software and programming libraries for easy integration into custom applications. - **Compact Form Factor:** Board dimensions of **190 mm × 99 mm**, suitable for standard ISA slots in industrial PCs and embedded controllers.
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
AX5224
- **24 TTL Digital I/O Channels:** Provides 24 channels configurable as digital inputs or outputs, supporting standard TTL logic levels for compatibility with a wide range of digital devices and sensors. - **High Output Sink Current:** Each output channel supports up to **24 mA sink current**, enabling direct drive of LEDs, relays, and other low-power actuators without additional driver circuitry. - **Integrated 10 MHz Oscillator:** Onboard oscillator provides a stable clock source for timing, counting, and interrupt generation, ensuring precise synchronization and timing accuracy. - **Interrupt Generation Capability:** Supports hardware interrupt generation for event-driven applications, allowing the host system to respond immediately to external digital events. - **Three 16-bit Programmable Counters (82C54):** Incorporates an **Intel 82C54-compatible programmable interval timer/counter** with three independent 16-bit counters, each capable of operating from DC up to 10 MHz. - **Counter Chaining Support:** Counters can be cascaded (chained) for extended counting range or complex timing operations, providing flexibility for frequency measurement, pulse counting, or waveform generation. - **Breadboard Area for Custom Circuits:** Includes a dedicated prototyping area on the PCB, allowing users to integrate custom circuits, signal conditioning, or interface logic directly on the card. - **Dual Connector Interface:** Equipped with a **50-pin main connector** and an additional **20-pin auxiliary connector**, providing flexible connectivity options for external devices and expansion modules. - **Compact Form Factor:** PCB dimensions of **129 mm x 99 mm**, suitable for standard ISA slots in industrial PCs and legacy control systems. - **ISA Bus Interface:** Fully compatible with the standard PC ISA bus architecture, ensuring reliable communication and easy integration into existing systems.
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
AX5224H
- **24 TTL/DTL Compatible Digital I/O Lines:** Arranged into three 8-bit groups, each group can be independently configured as input or output, providing flexible digital interfacing options. - **High Output Drive Capability:** Each output line supports a **sink current of up to 24 mA**, allowing direct control of LEDs, relays, or other low-power devices. - **8255 Mode 0 Emulation:** The DIO section emulates the Intel 8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface (PPI) in Mode 0, ensuring compatibility with legacy software and hardware designs. - **Three Programmable Counter/Timer Channels:** Incorporates an **82C54** counter/timer chip with three independent 16-bit counters, supporting six programmable modes for event counting, frequency measurement, and pulse generation. - **Wide Frequency Range:** The counter/timer operates from **DC to 10 MHz**, suitable for both slow and high-speed timing applications. - **Onboard Oscillator:** Integrated **10 MHz oscillator** provides a stable timing source for the counters, with jumper-selectable frequency options (10 MHz, 1 MHz, or 100 kHz). - **Counter Chaining Capability:** Jumpers allow chaining of counters for extended counting range or complex timing operations. - **Interrupt Generation:** Supports multiple interrupt request lines (**IRQ2–15**) for event-driven applications, enabling efficient CPU utilization. - **Enhanced Noise Immunity:** Input hysteresis with typical thresholds (VT+ / VT– = 0.4 V) improves noise margins and signal stability in industrial environments. - **Breadboard Area:** Provides a small prototyping area for custom circuitry integration or signal conditioning. - **Dual I/O Connectors:** Equipped with a **50-pin male ribbon connector** and a **20-pin male ribbon connector** for flexible external wiring and accessory connection. - **Software Support:** Includes DOS and Windows® 3.1/95/98/2000/NT drivers, DLLs, and utilities for easy integration into software applications. - **Accessory Compatibility:** Fully compatible with Axiom’s signal conditioning and terminal boards such as AX754, AX755, AX756, and AX951A. - **Industrial-Grade Design:** Designed for reliable operation in industrial environments with wide humidity tolerance and robust electrical characteristics.
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
AX5240
- **High-Density Digital I/O:** Provides a total of 72 digital channels, including 32 dedicated TTL inputs and 40 configurable TTL digital input/output lines. - **Integrated Counter/Timer Functions:** Equipped with two Zilog Z8536 counter/timer controllers, each offering three 16-bit counter/timer channels, for a total of six independent 16-bit counters/timers. - **Interrupt Support:** Supports interrupt requests (IRQ) on channels 2 through 7, allowing responsive event-driven control and efficient CPU utilization. - **TTL Logic Compatibility:** All digital channels operate at standard TTL voltage levels, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of sensors, actuators, and logic devices. - **Compact Design:** The 98 mm × 104 mm PCB size allows easy installation in space-constrained systems or embedded enclosures. - **Dual 50-Pin Connectors:** Two standard 50-pin headers provide organized and accessible connections for all digital I/O lines, simplifying wiring and integration. - **Flexible I/O Configuration:** The 40 DIO channels can be individually configured as input or output, enabling dynamic adaptation to various control tasks. - **Industrial Reliability:** Designed for stable operation in industrial environments, with robust electrical characteristics and durable PCB construction. - **Versatile Application Support:** Suitable for machine control, process monitoring, data acquisition, and laboratory automation systems.
Manufacturer: Axiom
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
- **High Channel Density:** 32 independent counting channels, each capable of 16-bit resolution, allowing simultaneous monitoring of multiple pulse or event sources. - **Integrated Toshiba CPU:** Built around the Toshiba TMPZ84C011BF-6 microprocessor, ensuring reliable onboard processing and intelligent control of counting operations. - **Programmable Timers:** Three 16-bit timers (Intel 82C54 compatible) provide flexible timing, gating, and event measurement functions. - **Opto-Isolated Inputs:** Each input channel is optically isolated to protect against electrical noise and voltage surges, supporting 12–24 VDC input levels. - **Edge-Selectable Triggering:** Configurable to count on either rising or falling edges, enabling compatibility with a wide range of sensors and encoders. - **Interrupt Support:** One interrupt request (IRQ) selectable from IRQ3–7, 9–12, 14, or 15, allowing flexible integration with host systems. - **Noise Immunity and Surge Protection:** Built-in Zener diode protection and opto-coupler isolation prevent damage from transient voltages and electrical disturbances. - **Compact Form Factor:** Board dimensions of 160 mm × 122 mm make it suitable for compact industrial PC enclosures. - **Industrial-Grade Design:** Designed for continuous operation in industrial environments, supporting up to 200 Hz input frequency. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Compatible with CONTEC’s Windows and Linux drivers, API-TOOLs, and LabVIEW VI-DAQ libraries for easy integration into automation systems.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
- **Four Independent 24-bit Counters:** Each channel supports up/down counting with 24-bit resolution, suitable for high-precision pulse measurement. - **Dual Input Modes:** - **TTL-level input:** Supports up to 1 MHz pulse frequency (duty cycle 50%). - **Opto-isolated input:** Supports up to 500 kHz pulse frequency (duty cycle 50%), providing electrical isolation for noise immunity and protection against external disturbances. - **Two-Phase and Single-Phase Counting:** Capable of counting two-phase signals from incremental rotary encoders, linear gauges, or other pulse-output sensors. - **Programmable Timer:** Built-in timer adjustable from **1 ms to 200 s**, enabling periodic interrupt generation or time-based counting control. - **Interrupt Functionality:** Generates interrupts when a preset count value is reached or when the timer expires. Supports IRQ assignment to **IRQ3–7, 9–12, 14, or 15**. - **Digital Filter Function:** Hardware-based digital filtering prevents false counts caused by noise or contact chattering, ensuring stable and accurate operation. - **Counter Coincidence Output:** Provides an external output signal when the counter value matches a preset reference, useful for synchronization and control tasks. - **Opto-Isolation for Industrial Reliability:** Opto-coupler input circuits isolate the PC from external devices, protecting against voltage surges and ground potential differences. - **Compact ISA Form Factor:** Standard ISA-AT board dimensions (163 mm × 122 mm) suitable for industrial PCs and legacy control systems. - **Multi-Platform Software Support:** Compatible with **Windows** and **Linux** through CONTEC’s **API-PAC(W32)** driver suite. Also supports **LabVIEW** via the **VI-DAQ** library for graphical programming environments.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
- **Four Independent 32‑bit Counters:** Each channel supports up/down counting with two‑phase, single‑phase, or single‑phase + gate control modes. - **High‑Speed LVTTL Input:** Accepts pulse signals up to 10 MHz (duty 50 %). - **Two‑Phase Signal Support:** Capable of decoding quadrature encoder signals (A/B/Z phases). - **Bus‑Master Transfer:** Enables high‑speed DMA data transfer between the card and PC memory without CPU load. - **Programmable Timer:** 1 – 6553 ms (1 ms steps) for periodic interrupts or timing control. - **Digital Filter:** Hardware noise suppression with programmable delay (0.1 µs – 1.6384 ms). - **Interrupt Generation:** One interrupt line with multiple factors – count match, count error, sampling factors, carry/borrow, timer. - **Sampling Function:** Internal or external clock sampling up to 20 MHz (1 ch) using bus‑master DMA. - **Test Pulse Output:** Built‑in 100 kHz LVTTL test pulse for self‑diagnosis. - **Software Compatibility:** Bundled Windows API‑PAC(W32) driver library; supports C/C++, Visual Basic, Delphi, LabVIEW (VI‑DAQ). - **Optional Differential Input Conversion:** Differential/TTL input terminal (CTP‑4D) and CNT‑68M/50M cable enable differential signal operation. - **Compact CardBus Type II Form Factor:** Ideal for notebook or embedded systems requiring portable high‑speed counting. - **RoHS / Pb‑Free Compliant:** Environmentally safe design.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
- **48 Programmable Digital I/O Lines:** Configurable as input or output in two groups of 24 channels each. - **8255 Mode 0 Compatibility:** Emulates two Intel 8255 PPIs for flexible I/O configuration. - **High Output Drive Capability:** Up to 24 mA sink and 15 mA source per channel. - **Low Input Loading:** 0.2 mA at 0.4 V ensures minimal signal distortion. - **Integrated Event Counter:** One 16‑bit programmable counter for event counting up to 2 MHz. - **Programmable Timer Pacer:** One 32‑bit timer (two cascaded 16‑bit counters) with selectable 32.768 kHz or 2 MHz clock sources. - **Interrupt Support:** Selectable IRQ3–IRQ15 (9 levels) for event, timer, or input‑triggered interrupts. - **Opto‑22 Connector Compatibility:** Two 50‑pin connectors (CN1, CN2) with standard Opto‑22 pinout for easy integration with industrial I/O modules. - **Compact ISA Form Factor:** Occupies only two consecutive I/O addresses, allowing multiple cards per system. - **TTL Logic Compatibility:** All I/O lines are TTL‑level compatible using 74LS244 buffer/driver circuits. - **Software Support:** Includes DOS and Windows drivers, C/C++ libraries, and LabVIEW driver (ACLS‑LVIEW). - **Flexible Jumper Configuration:** Adjustable base address, pull‑up/pull‑down resistors, interrupt levels, and clock sources.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
- **Multi-Function Counter/Timer/Pulse Generator:** Provides 10 independent channels of 16-bit counting and timing functionality, enabling simultaneous measurement and control of multiple signals. - **Dual AM9513A Timing Devices:** Equipped with two AMD AM9513A programmable timer/counter chips, offering flexible configuration for frequency measurement, event counting, pulse width modulation, and time interval generation. - **High-Speed Operation:** Supports maximum input frequency up to **7 MHz**, ensuring accurate counting and timing for high-speed digital signals. - **Interrupt Support:** One programmable interrupt request (IRQ) selectable from **IRQ 3–7, 9–12, 14, or 15**, allowing flexible integration with PC interrupt architecture. - **Digital I/O Capability:** Includes **16 TTL-level inputs** and **16 TTL-level outputs**, enabling direct interface with external logic-level devices for control and monitoring. - **Compact Form Factor:** Board dimensions of **160 mm × 122 mm**, suitable for standard PC expansion slots. - **Connector Interface:** Two **37-pin D-sub female connectors** provide robust and standardized external connectivity for signal I/O. - **High Precision and Stability:** 16-bit resolution counters ensure fine granularity in timing and counting operations, suitable for precision measurement and control. - **Industrial Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in industrial environments, with robust electrical design and high noise immunity.
Manufacturer: Contec
Category: Counter/Timer ISA
LPCIe-8124-C
- **Four 32‑bit Quadrature Encoder Channels:** Each channel supports 1×, 2×, or 4× A/B phase decoding, CW/CCW, and OUT/DIR pulse modes. - **High‑Speed Encoder Input:** Up to 18 MHz input frequency in 4× A/B mode ensures accurate position tracking for high‑speed motion systems. - **High‑Speed Trigger Output:** Four independent trigger outputs capable of up to 4.4 MHz output frequency. - **Programmable Trigger Pulse Width:** Adjustable from 0.1 µs to 3.2765 ms for flexible timing control. - **Multiple Output Interfaces:** TTL output, 5–24 V open‑collector output, and differential output interfaces for broad device compatibility. - **14 Built‑in 32‑bit Comparators:** Enable complex position comparison and multi‑trigger mapping functions. - **FIFO and Linear Comparison Modes:** 1,023‑point FIFO per channel and 10 linear comparison functions for continuous or patterned triggering. - **Optical Isolation:** 2,500 VRMS isolation for selected I/O signals ensures noise immunity and system protection. - **Flexible Trigger Modes:** Manual, linear, table, and timer‑based triggering supported. - **Software Tools:** Includes ADLINK’s TriggerMaster configuration utility and comprehensive Windows driver and API library. - **Board Index Switch:** Hardware switch for unique board identification in multi‑card systems (up to 16 cards). - **Low‑Profile PCIe Design:** Compact 151 mm × 67 mm PCB suitable for space‑constrained industrial PCs.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCIe
PCIe-8154
- **PCI Express x1 lane interface** for high‑speed data throughput and plug‑and‑play installation. - **4‑axis pulse train output** for stepper or servo motor control. - **Pulse output rate up to 6.55 MHz**, supporting OUT/DIR, CW/CCW, and AB phase modes. - **2‑ to 4‑axis linear interpolation** and **2‑axis circular interpolation** for complex motion paths. - **Helical and continuous interpolation** for smooth multi‑axis contouring. - **Trapezoidal and S‑curve velocity profiles** with programmable acceleration/deceleration. - **Position/speed override** capability for dynamic motion adjustment. - **13 home return modes** with automatic search and configurable logic. - **Hardware emergency input** and **software security protection** via EEPROM key. - **16‑channel TTL digital inputs and 16‑channel TTL digital outputs** with 2500 Vrms isolation. - **Position compare and latch functions** for high‑speed triggering and synchronization. - **Manual pulse generator (MPG) interface** for manual axis control. - **Supports up to 12 PCIe‑8154 cards** in a single system for large‑scale automation. - **Compatible with major servo brands** (Mitsubishi MR‑J3A/J4A, Panasonic MINAS A4/A5, Yaskawa Sigma V). - **Software suite:** MotionCreatorPro and SDK libraries for Windows and Linux.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCIe
PCIe-8158
- **PCI Express x1 lane interface** for high‑speed data throughput and plug‑and‑play configuration. - **8‑axis control** for stepper or servo motors with pulse‑train input drivers. - **Pulse output rate up to 6.55 MHz**, supporting OUT/DIR, CW/CCW, and AB‑phase modes. - **Linear, circular, and helical interpolation** across 2–4 axes for complex motion trajectories. - **Multi‑axis continuous interpolation** for contour following and smooth path transitions. - **Position and speed override on the fly** for dynamic motion adjustment. - **Hardware emergency input** and software security protection (EEPROM‑based). - **Supports up to 12 cards per system**, enabling control of up to 96 axes. - **16‑channel TTL digital inputs and 16‑channel TTL digital outputs**, optically isolated to 2500 Vrms. - **High‑speed encoder feedback** up to 6.55 MHz (4×AB phase). - **13 home return modes**, hardware backlash compensation, and vibration suppression. - **Trapezoidal and S‑curve velocity profiles** for smooth acceleration/deceleration. - **Simultaneous start/stop synchronization** across multiple axes or cards. - **Manual pulse generator (MPG) interface** for manual positioning. - **Comprehensive software support** including MotionCreatorPro2, Windows and Linux SDKs, and sample code for VC++, C#, and VB.NET. - **Compatible servo brands:** Mitsubishi MR‑J3A/J4A, Panasonic MINAS A4/A5, Yaskawa Sigma V, and any pulse‑train‑controlled servo/stepper drive.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCIe
PCIe-8332
- **PCI Express® x1 Interface:** Fully compliant with PCIe Gen 1 x1 standard, ensuring broad compatibility with modern PC-based control systems. - **EtherCAT Master Control:** Supports up to 16 motion control axes (PCIe-8332), expandable to 32 (PCIe-8334) or 64 (PCIe-8338). - **High-Speed EtherCAT Communication:** Configurable cycle times of 250 µs, 500 µs, 1000 µs, or 2000 µs for deterministic real-time control. - **Extensive I/O Capability:** Manages up to 10,000 I/O points through EtherCAT network. - **Dedicated Emergency Stop Input:** Isolated EMG input for immediate motion halt while maintaining EtherCAT communication. - **Isolated Digital I/O:** 4-channel isolated digital input and 4-channel isolated digital output for robust signal interfacing. - **High-Speed Pulsar Input:** One channel supports CW/CCW and 1x/2x/4x AB phase modes up to 1 MHz for encoder or pulse train feedback. - **Advanced Motion Functions:** - Point-table functions for contouring applications - Up to 16D linear interpolation - 3D circular and spiral interpolation - Helical interpolation and gantry synchronization - **Standalone Operation:** Supports up to 8 downloadable program tasks for independent execution. - **Card ID Selection:** Hardware DIP switch (SW5) allows unique card identification (0–15) for multi-card systems. - **Software Ecosystem:** Fully supported by ADLINK’s APS function library and MotionCreatorPro 2™ configuration utility. - **Broad EtherCAT Slave Compatibility:** Works with a wide range of third-party EtherCAT devices including servo drives, I/O modules, and sensors.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCIe
PCIe-8334
- **PCI Express® x1 Interface:** Fully compliant with PCIe Gen 1 x1 standard, ensuring high-speed data throughput and compatibility with modern industrial PCs. - **EtherCAT Master Control:** Supports up to 32 synchronized motion axes and 10,000 I/O points via EtherCAT network. - **High-Speed Cycle Time:** Configurable EtherCAT cycle times of 250 µs, 500 µs, 1000 µs, 2000 µs, or 4000 µs for deterministic real-time control. - **Broad Slave Compatibility:** Compatible with a wide range of third-party EtherCAT slave devices, including servo drives, I/O modules, and sensors. - **Dedicated Emergency Stop Input:** Isolated EMG input for immediate motion halt while maintaining EtherCAT communication for status monitoring. - **Isolated Digital I/O:** - 4-channel isolated digital input (two configurable as pulsar inputs) - 4-channel isolated digital output (NPN sinking type, 24V, 90mA per channel) - **High-Speed Pulsar Input:** Supports CW/CCW and 1x/2x/4x AB phase modes up to 1 MHz input frequency. - **Advanced Motion Functions:** - Point-table functions for contouring applications - Up to 16D linear interpolation - 3D circular and 3D spiral interpolation - Helical interpolation and gantry synchronization - **Standalone Operation:** Supports up to 8 downloadable program tasks for independent operation without host PC intervention. - **Card ID Selection:** Hardware DIP switch (SW5) for card index configuration (0–15). - **Software Ecosystem:** Fully supported by ADLINK’s APS function library and MotionCreatorPro 2™ configuration utility. - **Robust Design:** Industrial-grade components with wide operating temperature range and high isolation voltage for reliable operation in harsh environments.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCIe
PCIe-8338
- **PCI Express® x1 compliant** interface for high-speed data throughput and compatibility with modern PC-based control systems. - **Up to 64-axis motion control** and **10,000 I/O point control** via EtherCAT network. - **EtherCAT cycle times configurable down to 250 µs**, ensuring precise synchronization and minimal jitter. - **Dedicated emergency stop (EMG) input** for safety-critical applications. - **4-channel isolated digital input** and **4-channel isolated digital output**, with two inputs configurable as high-speed pulsar inputs. - **Pulsar input frequency up to 1 MHz**, supporting CW/CCW and 1x/2x/4x AB phase modes. - **Advanced motion interpolation:** up to 16D linear, 3D circular, and 3D spiral interpolation. - **Point-table functions** for contouring and continuous motion applications. - **8 downloadable program tasks** for standalone operation without host PC intervention. - **Card ID selection (SW5 DIP switch)** for multi-card system configuration. - **Broad compatibility** with third-party EtherCAT slave devices. - **Software support:** APS function library and MotionCreatorPro 2™ utility for configuration, programming, and diagnostics. - **Windows 7/10 (32/64-bit)** operating system support.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCIe
PCI-8102
- **PCI Interface:** 32-bit PCI bus, Rev. 2.2, 33 MHz, Plug-and-Play compliant. - **Axes:** 2 independent motion control axes for servo or stepper motors. - **Pulse Output Rate:** 0.01 pps to 6.55 Mpps (max acceleration 245 Mpps²). - **Interpolation:** 2-axis linear and circular interpolation, continuous contouring. - **Velocity Profiles:** Supports trapezoidal and S-curve acceleration/deceleration. - **Home Return:** 13 programmable home return modes with auto-search capability. - **Position/Speed Override:** Real-time modification of position and velocity during motion. - **Backlash Compensation:** Hardware-based backlash and vibration suppression. - **Emergency Input:** Dedicated hardware emergency stop input (NO, short pin 60 & 67). - **Digital I/O:** 16 isolated inputs and 16 isolated outputs (2500 V RMS isolation). - **Encoder Feedback:** 28-bit up/down counter, 6.55 MHz input rate under 4×AB phase. - **Position Compare & Latch:** Hardware position compare and high-speed latch functions. - **Multi-Card Support:** Up to 12 PCI-8102 cards can operate simultaneously in one system. - **Security:** EEPROM-based user code protection for software/hardware security. - **Software Tools:** Bundled with MotionCreatorPro™ for configuration, testing, and debugging. - **API Library:** Over 100 thread-safe API functions for C/C++, VB, Delphi, and Linux environments. - **Isolation:** All digital I/O channels are optically isolated to 2500 V RMS. - **Compatibility:** Works with stepper, AC/DC servo, linear, or rotary motors with pulse-train input.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCI
PCI-8124
- **PCI Bus Interface:** Compliant with PCI Rev. 2.2, 32-bit, 33 MHz; supports both 3.3V and 5V signaling environments. Plug-and-Play compatible with automatic resource allocation by system BIOS. - **Encoder Input Channels:** Four 32-bit differential quadrature encoder counter input channels. Supports AB phase (1x, 2x, 4x), CW/CCW, and OUT/DIR pulse modes. Maximum encoder input frequency: **10 MHz**. Each channel includes EZ index input for homing and zeroing operations. - **Trigger Output Channels:** Four independent trigger outputs (open collector and TTL). Maximum trigger output frequency: **5 MHz**. Programmable pulse width from **0.1 µs to 3.2765 ms**. Trigger sources selectable from comparators, manual trigger, EZ signal, or timers. - **Comparators and FIFO:** 14 total comparators (4 for FIFO, 10 for linear functions). 4 FIFO buffers (1023 × 32-bit depth each) for high-speed position comparison. Supports automatic data reloading and continuous triggering. - **Linear Function Generator:** 10 independent linear comparison functions for generating continuous trigger sequences. Supports programmable start point, interval, and repeat count. - **Latch and Timer Functions:** Four high-speed latch inputs for position capture (10 MHz bandwidth). Four internal 14-bit timers with 400 ns base resolution. - **Isolation and Protection:** Optically isolated encoder, latch, and trigger I/O using PS9115 photo-couplers (2500 Vrms isolation). TTL I/O available for high-speed non-isolated applications. - **Software and Driver Support:** Windows 2000/XP/Vista WDM driver and DLL library. Compatible with VB, VC++, BCB, and Delphi programming environments. - **Board Index and Configuration:** 4-bit hardware board ID switch (0–15) for multi-board systems (up to 16 boards). Default trigger level configurable via DIP switch.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCI
PCI-8124-C
- **PCI Bus Compatibility:** Compliant with PCI Rev. 2.2, 32-bit/33 MHz interface; supports both 3.3V (PCI-X) and 5V (PCI) slots. - **Multi-Board Support:** 4-bit board ID switch allows up to 16 boards in one system, providing up to 64 encoder channels. - **Encoder Input Channels:** Four differential quadrature encoder counter inputs supporting 1x, 2x, and 4x AB phase decoding, CW/CCW, and OUT/DIR modes. - **High-Speed Triggering:** Four trigger output channels (open collector and TTL) with programmable pulse width from 0.1 µs to 3.2765 ms and maximum output frequency of 5 MHz. - **Advanced FPGA Architecture:** Utilizes an ACTEL A3P1000 FPGA with 40 MHz reference clock for high-speed comparison, FIFO buffering, and linear function generation. - **Flexible Comparison Functions:** 14 comparators (4 FIFO-based, 10 linear-based) for position comparison and trigger generation. - **FIFO and Linear Functions:** FIFO depth of 1023×32 bits for random position comparison; linear function supports continuous triggering with programmable intervals. - **Isolated I/O:** Optically isolated encoder, latch, and trigger channels (2500 Vrms isolation using PS9115 photo-couplers). - **Programmable Interrupts:** Multiple interrupt sources including FIFO status, latch events, TTL input, and linear function completion. - **Software Support:** Includes Windows 2000/XP/Vista WDM driver and DLL function library for C/C++ and Visual Basic development. - **Ease of Integration:** Plug-and-Play compliant; automatic resource allocation by system BIOS.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCI
PCI-8132
- **Two‑Axis Motion Control:** Supports two independent motion axes with pulse and direction outputs for stepper or servo motor drivers. - **High‑Speed Pulse Output:** Up to 2.4 Mpps per axis for high‑resolution, high‑speed motion. - **Interpolation:** 2‑D linear and circular interpolation for coordinated multi‑axis motion. - **Hardware Motion Engine:** NPM PCL‑5023 ASIC handles acceleration, deceleration, interpolation, and S‑curve profiles in hardware. - **Encoder Feedback:** 28‑bit up/down counter per axis for incremental encoder input (EA, EB, EZ). - **Flexible Pulse Modes:** OUT/DIR or CW/CCW pulse output; 1×, 2×, 4× AB‑phase or CW/CCW encoder input. - **On‑the‑Fly Control:** Velocity change during motion supported; position change supported on PCI‑8102 variant. - **Home and Limit Functions:** Programmable home search, positive/negative limit, and slow‑down inputs. - **Manual Pulser Interface:** Accepts handwheel encoder input for manual positioning. - **Simultaneous Start/Stop:** Hardware synchronization across multiple axes or multiple boards. - **Digital I/O:** 16 isolated digital inputs and 16 isolated digital outputs for general‑purpose control. - **Position Compare & Trigger:** Hardware comparator with dual trigger outputs (CMP1/CMP2) for vision or inspection synchronization. - **Interrupt Control:** 32 programmable interrupt factors for flexible event handling. - **Software Support:** MotionCreator and MotionCreator Pro utilities; C/C++, VB, Delphi, LabVIEW libraries for Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/7 and Linux (Red Hat/Fedora). - **Multi‑Board Operation:** Up to 12 cards (24 axes) supported in one system. - **Compact PCI Form Factor:** Half‑size PCI card with plug‑and‑play configuration.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCI
PCI-8133
- **PCI Bus Interface:** Fully compliant 32‑bit PCI PnP interface for easy installation and automatic resource allocation. - **Encoder Counter System:** - Three independent 16‑bit up/down counters. - Quadrature (A/B phase) decoding with ×4 resolution multiplication. - Programmable third‑order digital de‑glitch filters for noise suppression. - Supports A/B phase, pulse/direction, and CW/CCW input modes. - Index latch registers for precise position referencing. - **PWM Generation:** - Three 12‑bit PWM waveform generators (U, V, W channels). - Complementary outputs with programmable dead‑time control. - Base frequency: 10 MHz. - PWM synchronized with interrupt timing for deterministic control. - **Digital I/O:** - 11 isolated digital inputs (DI) and 8 isolated digital outputs (DO). - Input voltage range: 0 – 24 V DC. - Output type: open‑collector Darlington transistors, up to 40 V DC, 500 mA per channel. - 5000 V rms isolation between field and logic circuits. - **Interrupt System:** - Dual programmable interrupt timers (INT0 and INT1). - Adjustable interrupt periods from 0.1 µs to 6.5 ms (INT0) and up to 1.7 s (INT1). - Single PCI IRQ level with dual interrupt sources. - **Compact Design:** Half‑size PCI card (162 mm × 105 mm) suitable for standard PC enclosures. - **Connectors:** - One 37‑pin D‑type female connector (encoder and PWM signals). - One 40‑pin flat‑cable header (digital I/O). - **Software Support:** - Drivers and libraries for MS‑DOS (Borland C++) and Windows 95. - C/C++ and Visual Basic APIs for high‑level control. - Example programs and DLLs included.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCI
PCI-8134
- **Four Independent Motion Axes:** Supports up to four servo or stepper motor axes per card. - **High-Speed Pulse Output:** Generates up to 2.4 million pulses per second (2.4 Mpps) per axis. - **Interpolation Capabilities:** Supports 2-axis linear and circular interpolation for coordinated motion. - **Encoder Feedback:** 28-bit up/down counter for incremental encoder feedback on each axis. - **Flexible Motion Profiles:** Supports trapezoidal and S-curve acceleration/deceleration profiles. - **Simultaneous Start/Stop:** Hardware synchronization across multiple axes or multiple cards. - **Change Speed on the Fly:** Real-time velocity adjustment during motion. - **Manual Pulser Interface:** Dedicated connector for handwheel or manual pulse generator input. - **Programmable Interrupts:** Multiple interrupt sources for motion completion, limit switch activation, or error conditions. - **Multi-Card Support:** Up to 12 PCI-8134 cards (48 axes) can be installed in a single system. - **Optical Isolation:** 2500 Vrms isolation for all I/O signals ensures noise immunity and protection. - **Software Tools:** Includes Motion Creator (Windows GUI), C/C++ libraries, Visual Basic DLLs, ISaGRAF library, and LabVIEW VIs. - **Compact Design:** Half-size PCI card for easy integration into industrial PCs.
Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.
Category: Motion Control / EtherCAT PCI