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PO-32T(PC)H

TTL 32 channel digital output Card
  • Manufacturer Contec
  • Category: DIO Non-Isolated ISA
  • The Contec PO-32T(PC)H is a high-performance TTL 32-channel digital output card designed for PC-based control and automation systems. It provides fast, reliable, and precise digital output capabilities for industrial, laboratory, and embedded computing applications. The card is engineered to deliver TTL-level output signals with a high-speed throughput time of 200 nanoseconds, ensuring rapid response and accurate signal timing for demanding digital control tasks.
- 32 Independent Digital Output Channels: Provides 32 discrete TTL-level output lines for controlling external devices, actuators, or logic circuits.
- High-Speed Output Performance: Achieves a throughput time of 200 ns, enabling rapid signal switching and precise timing control suitable for high-speed automation and test systems.
- TTL-Level Output: Outputs conform to Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL) voltage levels, ensuring compatibility with standard digital logic circuits and devices.
- Standard 37-Pin D-Type Female Connector: Facilitates easy connection to external equipment, terminal blocks, or custom wiring harnesses.
- Compact PCB Design: With dimensions of 140 mm × 107 mm, the card fits efficiently into standard PC expansion slots or embedded enclosures.
- Reliable Industrial Design: Manufactured by Contec, known for robust, high-quality industrial I/O solutions, ensuring long-term reliability and stable operation.
- PC-Compatible Interface: Designed for integration into PC-based control systems, supporting a wide range of industrial automation and data acquisition applications.
- Low-Latency Digital Output: Optimized for applications requiring deterministic timing and minimal signal delay.
- Flexible Integration: Suitable for use in custom control panels, test benches, or embedded systems requiring multiple digital outputs.

Country of origin: Japan

Customs tariff number: 8473 3020 000

1. Product Overview
Product Name: TTL 32 Channel Digital Output Card
Model: PO-32T(PC)H
Series: PO Series – Digital I/O Interface Cards
Article Number: PO-32T(PC)H
Manufacturer: Contec Co., Ltd.

The Contec PO-32T(PC)H is a high-performance TTL 32-channel digital output card designed for PC-based control and automation systems. It provides fast, reliable, and precise digital output capabilities for industrial, laboratory, and embedded computing applications. The card is engineered to deliver TTL-level output signals with a high-speed throughput time of 200 nanoseconds, ensuring rapid response and accurate signal timing for demanding digital control tasks. With its 37-pin D-type female connector and compact 140 × 107 mm form factor, the PO-32T(PC)H integrates seamlessly into a wide range of PC-based systems, offering robust connectivity and efficient signal interfacing.




2. Key Features
- 32 Independent Digital Output Channels: Provides 32 discrete TTL-level output lines for controlling external devices, actuators, or logic circuits.
- High-Speed Output Performance: Achieves a throughput time of 200 ns, enabling rapid signal switching and precise timing control suitable for high-speed automation and test systems.
- TTL-Level Output: Outputs conform to Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL) voltage levels, ensuring compatibility with standard digital logic circuits and devices.
- Standard 37-Pin D-Type Female Connector: Facilitates easy connection to external equipment, terminal blocks, or custom wiring harnesses.
- Compact PCB Design: With dimensions of 140 mm × 107 mm, the card fits efficiently into standard PC expansion slots or embedded enclosures.
- Reliable Industrial Design: Manufactured by Contec, known for robust, high-quality industrial I/O solutions, ensuring long-term reliability and stable operation.
- PC-Compatible Interface: Designed for integration into PC-based control systems, supporting a wide range of industrial automation and data acquisition applications.
- Low-Latency Digital Output: Optimized for applications requiring deterministic timing and minimal signal delay.
- Flexible Integration: Suitable for use in custom control panels, test benches, or embedded systems requiring multiple digital outputs.




3. Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Digital Output Interface Card
- Model: PO-32T(PC)H
- Output Channels: 32 channels (digital output)
- Output Type: TTL-level (Transistor-Transistor Logic)
- Throughput Time: 200 nanoseconds (ns)
- Connector Type: 37-pin D-type female connector
- Dimensions: 140 mm (W) × 107 mm (D)
- Weight: (Not specified; typically lightweight PCB form factor)
- Signal Voltage Levels: TTL standard (typically 0–5 V logic levels)
- Output Drive Capability: Suitable for driving TTL-compatible inputs or low-current digital loads
- Interface Type: PC-compatible digital I/O interface (specific bus type not specified; typically PCI or ISA in Contec’s PO series)
- Operating Environment: Industrial and laboratory environments; designed for stable operation under standard PC conditions
- Material: High-quality PCB with industrial-grade electronic components
- Cooling Requirements: Passive cooling; no active cooling required due to low power dissipation
- Mounting: Internal PC card installation or embedded system integration




4. Functionality
The PO-32T(PC)H functions as a digital output interface that allows a host PC to send TTL-level control signals to external devices. Each of the 32 output channels can be individually controlled via software, enabling precise manipulation of digital states for automation, testing, or signal generation tasks.

Operation Principle:
- The card receives digital output commands from the host PC through its interface bus.
- Each command sets the logic state (HIGH or LOW) of the corresponding output channel.
- The TTL-level outputs can directly drive compatible digital circuits, relays (through driver stages), or other logic-level devices.
- The 200 ns throughput time ensures that output transitions occur with minimal delay, supporting high-speed control loops and synchronized operations.

Use Cases and Applications:
- Industrial Automation: Control of actuators, solenoids, and logic-driven machinery.
- Test and Measurement Systems: Generation of digital test patterns or control signals for automated test equipment (ATE).
- Embedded Control Systems: Integration into custom control boards or embedded PCs for process control.
- Signal Simulation: Emulation of digital signals for system validation or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Data Acquisition Systems: Output of control signals in synchronization with data acquisition tasks.
- Educational and Research Laboratories: Digital control experiments, logic testing, and prototyping.

Compatibility:
- Compatible with standard PC-based control systems.
- TTL-level outputs ensure interoperability with a wide range of digital logic devices, microcontrollers, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that accept TTL inputs.
- Can be used with Contec’s accessory boards, terminal blocks, and cables for simplified wiring and signal distribution.




5. Components & Accessories
Included Items:
- PO-32T(PC)H digital output card (main unit)
- 37-pin D-type female connector (onboard)
- User documentation (installation and operation guide)

Optional Accessories (Typical for Contec I/O Cards):
- Cables: Shielded 37-pin D-sub cables for connection to external devices or terminal blocks.
- Terminal Boards: Contec terminal boards for easy signal wiring and breakout connections.
- Mounting Hardware: Brackets or screws for securing the card within a PC chassis or control enclosure.
- Software Drivers: Contec provides driver libraries and APIs for integration with Windows or Linux-based control software (availability depends on model and system configuration).

Connectors:
- Primary Connector: 37-pin D-type female connector
- Provides access to all 32 output channels and ground/reference lines.
- Pin assignments typically follow Contec’s standard digital I/O mapping for easy integration with existing systems.




6. Installation & Setup
Requirements:
- Compatible PC or embedded system with an available expansion slot (bus type depends on specific PO series variant).
- Operating system supported by Contec’s driver software (typically Windows or Linux).
- Power supply from the host PC (no external power required for TTL-level outputs).

Installation Steps:
1. Power off the PC and open the chassis.
2. Insert the PO-32T(PC)H card into the appropriate expansion slot.
3. Secure the card using the mounting bracket and screws.
4. Connect the 37-pin D-type connector to the external wiring or terminal board.
5. Power on the PC and install the necessary drivers and software utilities.
6. Configure the output channels using Contec’s configuration tools or custom application software.

Mounting Options:
- Standard internal PC mounting (horizontal or vertical orientation depending on chassis design).
- Can also be integrated into custom enclosures for embedded or rack-mounted control systems.

Configuration:
- Output channels can be configured and controlled via software commands.
- Each channel can be toggled individually or in groups for synchronized output operations.
- Software libraries typically provide functions for setting output states, timing control, and pattern generation.




7. Performance & Capabilities
- Output Speed: 200 ns throughput time per channel, enabling high-frequency digital output operations.
- Output Capacity: 32 independent channels for simultaneous or sequential control.
- Signal Integrity: TTL-level outputs ensure clean, noise-immune digital signals suitable for logic-level interfacing.
- Efficiency: Low power consumption due to TTL logic design; no external power supply required.
- Latency: Extremely low latency between command issuance and output state change, ideal for real-time control.
- Reliability: Industrial-grade design ensures stable operation under continuous use.
- Limitations:
- Output limited to TTL voltage levels (typically 0–5 V).
- Not designed for direct high-current or high-voltage loads; external driver circuits may be required for such applications.
- Requires proper grounding and shielding for optimal signal integrity in electrically noisy environments.

Performance Summary:
The PO-32T(PC)H excels in applications requiring fast, deterministic digital output. Its 200 ns throughput time allows for precise timing control, making it suitable for high-speed automation, digital pattern generation, and synchronized control tasks. The 32-channel configuration provides scalability and flexibility for complex control systems, while the TTL-level outputs ensure compatibility with a broad range of digital devices.




8. Standards & Compliance
- Electrical Standards: TTL logic level compliance (0–5 V digital output).
- Connector Standard: 37-pin D-sub (D-type) female connector, industry-standard pin configuration.
- Manufacturing Standards: Designed and produced by Contec under ISO-certified quality management systems.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- CE marking (typical for Contec industrial I/O products).
- RoHS compliance (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) for environmental safety.
- EMC compliance for electromagnetic compatibility (specific certification details depend on production batch and region).
- Industry Standards: Compatible with standard PC-based industrial control architectures and digital I/O frameworks.




9. Additional Information
Warranty:
- Typically covered by Contec’s standard limited warranty (duration varies by region and distributor; commonly 1 year).
- Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions.

Support:
- Technical support available through Contec’s global support network.
- Access to driver downloads, software updates, and documentation via Contec’s official website.
- Application notes and integration guides provided for developers and system integrators.

Maintenance:
- Minimal maintenance required; periodic inspection of connectors and cabling recommended.
- Ensure proper grounding and environmental conditions to maintain long-term reliability.
- Firmware or driver updates may be available to enhance performance or compatibility.

Software & Updates:
- Contec provides driver libraries and SDKs for integration with major operating systems.
- Software tools may include configuration utilities, diagnostic programs, and sample code for rapid development.
- Regular updates ensure compatibility with evolving PC hardware and operating systems.




### Summary
The Contec PO-32T(PC)H TTL 32-Channel Digital Output Card is a compact, high-speed, and reliable digital output interface designed for PC-based control and automation systems. Offering 32 TTL-level output channels, a 200 ns throughput time, and a 37-pin D-type female connector, it provides precise, low-latency digital control for industrial, laboratory, and embedded applications. Its robust design, ease of integration, and compatibility with standard PC architectures make it an ideal choice for engineers and system integrators seeking a dependable digital output solution.

With Contec’s reputation for quality and support, the PO-32T(PC)H delivers consistent performance, long-term reliability, and flexible integration options for a wide range of digital control and signal generation tasks.

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