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PXI-9527

PXI 2*AD 2*DA 24bit 432kS/s Simult. Card
  • Manufacturer Adlink Technology Inc.
  • Category: A/D High Resolution PXI
  • The ADLINK PXI-9527 is a high-performance, two-channel analog input and two-channel analog output dynamic signal acquisition module designed for precision measurement and signal generation. It is optimized for applications in audio testing, acoustic measurement, vibration analysis, and machine condition monitoring. The module integrates 24-bit sigma-delta ADCs and DACs, providing simultaneous sampling and generation capabilities with high dynamic range and low distortion.
- 24-bit Sigma-Delta ADC and DAC: Ensures high-resolution, low-noise signal conversion for both input and output channels.
- Simultaneous Sampling and Generation: Two analog input channels and two analog output channels operate concurrently for synchronized measurement and playback.
- High Sampling and Update Rates:
- Analog Input: Up to 432 kS/s per channel
- Analog Output: Up to 216 kS/s per channel
- Programmable Input and Output Ranges:
- Input: ±0.316 V, ±1 V, ±3.16 V, ±10 V, ±40 V
- Output: ±0.1 V, ±1 V, ±10 V
- AC/DC Coupling: Software-selectable input coupling for flexible signal conditioning.
- IEPE Sensor Support: Built-in 4 mA excitation current for integrated electronic piezoelectric sensors (accelerometers, microphones).
- Triggering Flexibility: Supports software, analog, external digital, PXI Star, and PXI Trigger Bus triggers.
- Synchronization: Multi-module synchronization via PXI Trigger Bus [0..7] and PXI Star trigger for scalable systems.
- High Dynamic Performance:
- THD+N: -101 dB (typical at ±1 V and ±10 V output ranges)
- Crosstalk: < -100 dB between adjacent channels
- Comprehensive Software Support: Compatible with LabVIEW™, MATLAB®, Visual Studio®, and ADLINK’s DAQPilot and DSA-DASK drivers.
- Ready-to-Use Utility: ADLINK Dynamic Signal Assistant software for configuration, acquisition, and waveform generation without programming.

Country of origin: Taiwan R.O.C.

Customs tariff number: 8473 3020 000

Comprehensive Product Summary – ADLINK PXI-9527




### 1. Product Overview

Product Name: PXI-9527
Model: PXI-9527
Series: PXI Dynamic Signal Acquisition and Generation Modules
Article Number: PXI-9527
Manufacturer: ADLINK Technology Inc.
Product Type: 24-bit High-Resolution Dynamic Signal Acquisition and Generation Module
Bus Interface: PXI (Peripheral Component Interconnect eXtensions)
Compliance: PXI Specification Rev. 2.2

The ADLINK PXI-9527 is a high-performance, two-channel analog input and two-channel analog output dynamic signal acquisition module designed for precision measurement and signal generation. It is optimized for applications in audio testing, acoustic measurement, vibration analysis, and machine condition monitoring. The module integrates 24-bit sigma-delta ADCs and DACs, providing simultaneous sampling and generation capabilities with high dynamic range and low distortion.




### 2. Key Features

- 24-bit Sigma-Delta ADC and DAC: Ensures high-resolution, low-noise signal conversion for both input and output channels.
- Simultaneous Sampling and Generation: Two analog input channels and two analog output channels operate concurrently for synchronized measurement and playback.
- High Sampling and Update Rates:
- Analog Input: Up to 432 kS/s per channel
- Analog Output: Up to 216 kS/s per channel
- Programmable Input and Output Ranges:
- Input: ±0.316 V, ±1 V, ±3.16 V, ±10 V, ±40 V
- Output: ±0.1 V, ±1 V, ±10 V
- AC/DC Coupling: Software-selectable input coupling for flexible signal conditioning.
- IEPE Sensor Support: Built-in 4 mA excitation current for integrated electronic piezoelectric sensors (accelerometers, microphones).
- Triggering Flexibility: Supports software, analog, external digital, PXI Star, and PXI Trigger Bus triggers.
- Synchronization: Multi-module synchronization via PXI Trigger Bus [0..7] and PXI Star trigger for scalable systems.
- High Dynamic Performance:
- THD+N: -101 dB (typical at ±1 V and ±10 V output ranges)
- Crosstalk: < -100 dB between adjacent channels
- Comprehensive Software Support: Compatible with LabVIEW™, MATLAB®, Visual Studio®, and ADLINK’s DAQPilot and DSA-DASK drivers.
- Ready-to-Use Utility: ADLINK Dynamic Signal Assistant software for configuration, acquisition, and waveform generation without programming.




### 3. Technical Specifications

Physical Dimensions:
- PXI-9527: 160 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) (6.3 × 3.94 in)
Weight: Approx. 0.5 kg (typical module weight)
Connectors: 4 × BNC (AI0, AI1, AO0, AO1), 1 × SMB (External Trigger)
Construction: Industrial-grade PCB with metal front panel and BNC connectors

Environmental Conditions:
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C
- Relative Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Power Requirements:
- +5 V: 930 mA (standby), 2330 mA (full load)
- +12 V: 310 mA (standby), 350 mA (full load)

Calibration:
- Onboard 5 V reference
- Temperature coefficient: ≤ ±5 ppm/°C
- Warm-up time: 15 minutes
- Calibration interval: 1 year




### 4. Functionality

The PXI-9527 functions as a dual-channel dynamic signal acquisition and generation module. It simultaneously samples analog input signals and generates analog output waveforms with high precision. The sigma-delta ADCs and DACs provide oversampling and digital filtering for superior noise performance and linearity.

Use Cases and Applications:
- Audio and acoustic testing (frequency response, distortion analysis)
- Vibration and shock measurement using IEPE accelerometers
- Machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Structural vibration and modal analysis
- Environmental noise testing

Compatibility:
- PXI chassis and controllers compliant with PXI Specification Rev. 2.2
- Software environments: Windows XP/7/8/10 (x86/x64), Linux
- Supported APIs: DAQPilot, DSA-DASK, LabVIEW, MATLAB




### 5. Components & Accessories

Included Items:
- PXI-9527 module
- ADLINK All-in-One Software CD
- PXI-9527 User’s Manual

Optional Accessories:
- SMB-SMB-1M: 1-meter SMB-to-SMB cable
- SMB-BNC-1M: 1-meter SMB-to-BNC cable

I/O Connectors:
- AI0, AI1: Analog input channels (BNC)
- AO0, AO1: Analog output channels (BNC)
- Ext. Trig: External trigger input/output (SMB)




### 6. Installation & Setup

Requirements:
- PXI chassis with available slot
- Anti-static handling precautions (wrist strap, grounded mat)

Installation Steps:
1. Power off the PXI chassis.
2. Align the PXI-9527 with the chassis guide rails.
3. Insert the module until the connector engages and the latch clicks.
4. Secure the front panel screw.
5. Power on the PXI system.

Signal Connections:
- Analog Input:
- Differential mode for ground-referenced sources
- Pseudo-differential mode for floating sources (50 Ω reference to ground)
- Analog Output:
- Differential mode for ground-referenced DUTs
- Pseudo-differential mode for floating DUTs

Software Setup:
- Install ADLINK drivers and utilities from the All-in-One CD.
- Configure channels, sampling rates, and trigger modes using Dynamic Signal Assistant or DAQPilot API.




### 7. Performance & Capabilities

Analog Input (AI):
- Channels: 2 simultaneous
- Resolution: 24-bit
- ADC Type: Sigma-delta
- Sampling Rate: 2 kS/s to 432 kS/s (programmable)
- Input Range: ±0.316 V, ±1 V, ±3.16 V, ±10 V, ±40 V
- Input Impedance:
- Differential: 1 MΩ to ground (both terminals)
- Pseudo-differential: + terminal 1 MΩ, – terminal 50 Ω
- Input Coupling: AC/DC, software-selectable
- IEPE Excitation: 4 mA per channel, 24 V compliance
- Bandwidth (-3 dB): 130 kHz
- Crosstalk: < -100 dB
- FIFO Buffer: 4096 samples shared between channels
- Overvoltage Protection: ±40 Vpk (differential), ±10 Vpk (negative terminal pseudo-differential)

Analog Output (AO):
- Channels: 2 simultaneous
- Resolution: 24-bit
- DAC Type: Sigma-delta
- Update Rate: 1 kS/s to 216 kS/s
- Output Range: ±0.1 V, ±1 V, ±10 V
- Output Impedance:
- Differential: 50 kΩ to chassis ground
- Pseudo-differential: 10 kΩ to chassis ground
- Minimum Load: 600 Ω
- Bandwidth (-3 dB): 110 kHz
- THD+N:
- ±0.1 V: -89 dB
- ±1 V: -101 dB
- ±10 V: -101 dB
- FIFO Buffer: 2048 samples per channel

Triggering:
- Sources: Software, analog, external digital, PXI Star, PXI Trigger Bus [0..7]
- Analog Trigger: 24-bit resolution, positive/negative slope, full-scale range
- Digital Trigger: 5 V TTL, rising/falling edge, ≥65 ns pulse width
- Modes: Post-trigger, delay-trigger
- Export: Front-panel SMB or PXI Trigger Bus

Timing & Synchronization:
- Internal Clock: 80 MHz (±20 ppm)
- External Clock: PXI backplane 10 MHz reference
- DDS Clock Resolution: 0.029 Hz
- ADC/DAC Filter Delays:
- ADC: 5–12 samples depending on rate
- DAC: 43–177 samples depending on rate

Dynamic Characteristics:
- AI Gain Error: ±0.2% (±10 V to ±0.316 V), ±0.5% (±40 V)
- AO Gain Error: ±0.4% across all ranges
- Offset Error: ±0.05–1 mV depending on range




### 8. Standards & Compliance

- PXI Specification: Rev. 2.2 compliant
- EMC/EMI: CE, FCC Class A
- Environmental Compliance: RoHS and WEEE directives
- Safety: Designed for industrial and laboratory environments
- Calibration: Factory-calibrated with onboard EEPROM storage for calibration constants




### 9. Additional Information

Warranty:
- Standard 1-year limited warranty (extendable via ADLINK service agreements)

Support & Maintenance:
- Global technical support via ADLINK regional offices
- Software updates and driver downloads available from ADLINK’s website
- Recommended recalibration interval: 1 year

Maintenance:
- Periodic self-calibration using onboard reference
- Auto-calibration compensates for temperature and time drift
- Offset compensation automatically applied when sampling rate changes

Software Tools:
- DAQPilot SDK: For Windows and LabVIEW integration
- DSA-DASK: Driver library for Windows and Linux
- Dynamic Signal Assistant: GUI-based configuration and data visualization tool
- MATLAB Toolbox Adapter: For advanced signal processing and analysis

Service Contacts:
ADLINK Technology, Inc.
9F, No.166 Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-8226-5877 | Email: service@adlinktech.com

Regional offices available in the USA, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, and Singapore.




### Summary

The ADLINK PXI-9527 is a precision-engineered PXI module that combines high-resolution 24-bit sigma-delta conversion with simultaneous dual-channel analog input and output. Its flexible input ranges, programmable coupling, and IEPE sensor support make it ideal for dynamic signal analysis in acoustics, vibration, and audio domains. With robust synchronization, advanced triggering, and comprehensive software support, the PXI-9527 delivers laboratory-grade performance in a modular PXI form factor, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and scalability for demanding test and measurement applications.

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