- **Multifunction Analog/Digital I/O:** 8 isolated analog input channels (16‑bit, 100 kS/s), 2 isolated analog output channels (16‑bit, 100 kS/s), 4 isolated digital inputs, 4 isolated digital outputs, and one 32‑bit counter channel. - **Bus Isolation:** Digital isolators provide complete electrical isolation between the PC bus and external I/O circuits, enhancing noise tolerance and protecting the host system from ground loops and surges. - **High‑Precision Conversion:** 16‑bit resolution for both A/D and D/A conversion ensures fine granularity and low non‑linearity error (±16 LSB for input, ±5 LSB for output). - **Flexible Triggering and Synchronization:** Supports software, external trigger, and external clock modes for both input and output. Rising/falling edge selection and 1 µs digital filters are configurable via software. - **Buffer Memory:** Independent 1 k‑word FIFO buffers for analog input and output allow background data acquisition and generation independent of host CPU load. - **Software Calibration:** Full software‑based calibration for analog input/output; user‑defined calibration data can be stored in addition to factory settings. - **Low Profile and Standard PCI Compatibility:** Supplied with interchangeable brackets for both Low Profile and standard PCI slots. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Compatible with Windows and Linux drivers, MATLAB (ML‑DAQ), LabVIEW (VI‑DAQ), and CONTEC’s C‑LOGGER data logging software. Includes API‑PAC(W32) library for custom application development in Visual Basic, Visual C++, and other Win32 environments. - **Noise‑Resistant Design:** Bus isolation, shielded connector options, and digital filtering minimize interference in industrial environments. - **Data Logging and Visualization:** C‑LOGGER software enables real‑time graphing, data storage, and export to Microsoft Excel without programming.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: A/D Isolated PCI

- **Dual‑CPU Architecture:** Independent TMS320 RISC processors on both the control board and external CPU/Basic Module offload data handling from the host CPU. - **High‑Speed Serial Communication:** Supports data rates up to 460.8 Kbps per port. - **Expandable Port Architecture:** 8 to 32 ports per board; up to 4 boards (128 ports) per system. - **Low Host Processor Overhead:** On‑board 512 KB dual‑ported RAM buffers data to prevent loss and reduce interrupt load. - **Custom ASIC Design:** MOXA‑designed ASIC reduces component count, improves reliability, and minimizes board size. - **Distance Extensibility:** Standard 2 m DB25 link cable extendable to 100 m (328 ft) with external power and 10‑signal‑pin cable. - **Status Indicators:** Front‑panel LEDs for TxD, RxD, DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, and DCD status per port. - **Versatile Connection Options:** Desktop (CPU + UART Modules) or Rackmount (Basic + Extensive Modules) configurations. - **Surge and Isolation Protection:** TVSS and high‑potential isolation available on selected modules for industrial environments. - **Comprehensive OS Support:** Drivers for Windows NT, 95/98, 3.x, DOS, UNIX (SCO, SVR4.2, XENIX, Solaris), Linux, OS/2, and QNX. - **Powerful Development Tools:** _PComm_ library for Windows NT/95/98 and _API‑232_ for DOS/Windows 3.x simplify serial application development. - **Rackmount Compatibility:** 19‑inch industrial rack mount kit available. - **Applications:** Internet access servers, remote access, multi‑user systems, industrial automation, POS, telecom, and kiosk systems.

Manufacturer: Moxa

Category: PCI max 128 Serial

- **Dual Independent Serial Ports:** Two asynchronous RS‑422/RS‑485 ports supporting full‑duplex (RS‑422) and half‑duplex (RS‑485) communication. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Supports baud rates from 50 bps up to 921.6 Kbps per port. - **16550‑Compatible UART:** Each port uses a 16C550C UART with 32‑byte transmit/receive FIFO buffers and on‑chip hardware flow control to prevent data loss at high speeds. - **Automatic Data Direction Control (ADDC):** Built‑in hardware intelligence for RS‑485 half‑duplex operation eliminates the need for software‑controlled RTS toggling. - **Flexible Configuration:** Switches and jumpers allow selection between RS‑422 and RS‑485 modes, Automatic or RTS data control, and termination resistor enable/disable. - **Termination Resistors On‑Board:** 120 Ω resistors pre‑installed for impedance matching; selectable via jumpers. - **Surge and Isolation Protection (Model‑Dependent):** - CP‑132S: Surge protection (ESD 25 kV, EFT 2 kV) - CP‑132I: Optical isolation (2 kV DC) - CP‑132IS: Both surge and isolation protection - **Compact Half‑Size PCI Board:** 120 mm × 80 mm form factor suitable for industrial PCs. - **Plug‑and‑Play PCI Interface:** Fully compliant with PCI 2.1; IRQ and I/O addresses automatically assigned by BIOS—no DIP switches or jumpers required. - **Multi‑Board Support:** Up to four CP‑132 boards can coexist in a single system. - **Comprehensive Driver Support:** Native drivers for Windows NT, Windows 95/98, and DOS; supports up to 256 COM ports under NT and 128 under Windows 95/98. - **Software Development Tools:** Bundled with Moxa `PComm` (Windows) and `API‑232` (DOS) libraries for rapid application development in C, C++, Visual Basic, Delphi, Pascal, and other languages. - **Diagnostic and Monitoring Utilities:** Built‑in tools for port testing, monitoring, and terminal emulation. - **Industrial Reliability:** Designed for harsh environments with optional surge and isolation protection, robust PCB design, and high‑quality components.

Manufacturer: Moxa

Category: RS485 / RS422 2-Ports

- **Dual RS‑422/RS‑485 Ports:** Two independent asynchronous serial ports supporting either RS‑422 full‑duplex or RS‑485 half/full‑duplex communication. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Supports baud rates from 50 bps up to 921.6 Kbps per port. - **16550‑Compatible UART:** Each port uses a 16C550C UART with 32‑byte transmit/receive FIFO buffers and hardware flow control to prevent data loss at high speeds. - **Automatic Data Direction Control (ADDC):** Built‑in hardware intelligence for RS‑485 half‑duplex operation eliminates the need for software‑based RTS control. - **Surge and Isolation Protection:** - Optical isolation up to **2 kV DC** between board and field devices. - Surge protection up to **25 kV ESD** and **2 kV EFT** on all signal lines. - **Termination Resistors On‑Board:** 120 Ω termination resistors are jumper‑selectable for impedance matching in RS‑422/485 networks. - **Plug‑and‑Play PCI Interface:** Fully compliant with **PCI 2.1** specification; IRQ and I/O addresses are automatically assigned by the PCI BIOS—no DIP switches or jumpers required. - **Compact Half‑Size Board:** 120 mm × 80 mm form factor suitable for standard PCI slots. - **Multi‑Board Support:** Up to four CP‑132 Series boards can be installed in a single system. - **Comprehensive Software Support:** Drivers for Windows NT, Windows 95/98, and DOS; includes Moxa’s `PComm` and `API‑232` programming libraries and utilities. - **Industrial‑Grade Reliability:** Designed for harsh environments such as factory automation and process control systems.

Manufacturer: Moxa

Category: RS485 / RS422 2-Ports

- **Dual Independent Serial Ports:** Two asynchronous RS‑422/RS‑485 ports supporting full‑duplex (RS‑422) and half‑duplex (RS‑485) communication. - **High‑Speed Data Transmission:** Supports baud rates from 50 bps up to 921.6 Kbps per port, ensuring reliable high‑throughput communication. - **16550C UART Controller:** Each port uses a 16C550C‑compatible UART with 32‑byte transmit/receive FIFO buffers and hardware flow control to prevent data loss at high speeds. - **Surge Protection:** Built‑in transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS) providing up to 25 kV ESD and 2 kV EFT protection on all signal lines, ideal for harsh industrial environments. - **Automatic Data Direction Control (ADDC):** Intelligent hardware mechanism for RS‑485 half‑duplex communication, eliminating the need for software‑based RTS control. - **Termination Resistors:** On‑board 120‑ohm termination resistors for impedance matching; selectable via jumpers for each port. - **PCI Plug‑and‑Play Compliance:** Fully compliant with PCI Specification 2.1; IRQ and I/O addresses automatically assigned by the PCI BIOS—no manual switch or jumper configuration required. - **Compact Half‑Size Board:** Space‑efficient 120 mm × 80 mm PCB suitable for standard PCI slots. - **Multi‑Board Support:** Up to four CP‑132 Series boards can be installed in a single system. - **Cross‑Platform Driver Support:** Official Moxa drivers for Windows NT, Windows 95/98, and DOS. - **Comprehensive Software Tools:** Bundled with Moxa’s `PComm` (Windows) and `API‑232` (DOS) libraries for serial programming, diagnostics, and terminal emulation. - **Industrial Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in factory automation, process control, and data acquisition systems.

Manufacturer: Moxa

Category: RS485 / RS422 2-Ports

- **Dual-Port Serial Interface:** Provides two independent asynchronous serial communication ports supporting RS-422 and RS-485 standards. - **16550 UART Integration:** Each port is equipped with a 16550 Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, enabling 16-byte FIFO buffers for improved data throughput and reduced CPU overhead. - **Flexible Baud Rate Range:** Supports data transmission speeds from 50 bps up to 57,600 bps, suitable for a wide range of industrial and automation applications. - **Selectable IRQ and I/O Address:** Hardware-configurable via DIP switches, allowing selection of IRQ lines (2–7) and I/O port addresses (200h–3F8h) for flexible system integration. - **Status Indication LEDs:** Four onboard status LEDs provide real-time visual feedback for port activity and operational status, simplifying diagnostics and monitoring. - **Standard PCI Interface:** Fully compliant with PCI bus specifications, ensuring compatibility with most modern and legacy PC-based systems. - **Dual D-Sub Connectors:** Equipped with two D-type 9-pin male connectors for direct connection to serial devices. - **Stable Power Operation:** Operates from a +5 VDC supply with a typical current consumption of 600 mA, ensuring efficient power usage and stable operation. - **Industrial Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in demanding environments, offering robust electrical isolation and signal integrity.

Manufacturer: Axiom

Category: RS485 / RS422 2-Ports

- **Dual Independent Serial Ports:** Two fully independent RS‑422/RS‑485 ports for simultaneous multi‑device communication. - **High‑Speed Data Transfer:** Supports baud rates from 50 bps to 921.6 kbps per port. - **Optical Isolation:** 2 kV DC isolation on all signal lines (specific to CP‑132I and CP‑132IS models) to protect against ground loops and voltage surges. - **Automatic Data Direction Control (ADDC):** Built‑in hardware intelligence for RS‑485 half‑duplex communication eliminates the need for software‑based RTS control. - **Flexible Interface Selection:** Hardware switches allow per‑port configuration between RS‑422 and RS‑485 modes. - **Termination Resistors:** On‑board 120 Ω termination resistors with jumper selection for impedance matching. - **Compact Half‑Size PCI Board:** 120 mm × 80 mm form factor suitable for industrial PCs and embedded systems. - **Plug‑and‑Play PCI Configuration:** Fully compliant with PCI Specification 2.1; IRQ and I/O addresses automatically assigned by the PCI BIOS. - **Multi‑Board Support:** Up to four CP‑132 Series boards can be installed in a single system. - **Robust Communication Controller:** Each port uses a 16C550C UART with 32‑byte FIFO and hardware flow control to prevent data loss at high speeds. - **Comprehensive Driver Support:** Native drivers for Windows NT, Windows 95/98, and DOS; compatible with Moxa’s PComm and API‑232 programming libraries. - **Industrial Reliability:** Designed for factory automation, data acquisition, and remote device control applications.

Manufacturer: Moxa

Category: RS485 / RS422 2-Ports

- **Dual Isolated Serial Ports:** Two independent RS-422/485 asynchronous serial ports with full isolation to protect against ground loops and electrical interference. - **16550 UART Integration:** Each port includes a 16550 UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) providing 16-byte FIFO buffers for improved data throughput and reduced CPU overhead. - **Flexible Communication Speeds:** Supports baud rates from 50 bps up to 57,600 bps, suitable for a wide range of industrial serial communication applications. - **PCI Bus Interface:** Fully compliant with standard PCI bus architecture, ensuring compatibility with most modern industrial PCs and embedded systems. - **Selectable IRQ and I/O Address:** Hardware-configurable via DIP switches, allowing selection of IRQ lines (2–7) and I/O port addresses (200h–3F8h) for flexible system integration. - **Status Indication:** Four onboard status LEDs provide visual feedback for power and communication activity, simplifying diagnostics and monitoring. - **Electrical Isolation:** Data lines are isolated to prevent damage from voltage spikes, surges, or ground potential differences. - **Compact and Durable Design:** Built with industrial-grade components for long-term reliability in harsh operating conditions. - **Standard Connectors:** Equipped with two D-type 9-pin male connectors for direct connection to serial devices. - **Power Efficiency:** Operates from a +5 VDC supply with a typical current consumption of 800 mA.

Manufacturer: Axiom

Category: RS485 / RS422 2-Ports

The **BUF(PCI)4** is a **PCI-to-PCI bus expansion system** designed to extend the PCI bus architecture of a host computer to an external backplane, providing additional PCI slots for system expansion. It is engineered for industrial, embedded, and laboratory environments where additional PCI slots are required without replacing or modifying the host system. **Main Capabilities and Highlights:** - **PCI Bus Expansion:** Enables connection between a host PCI bus and an external PCI backplane, effectively increasing the number of available PCI slots. - **5-Slot Backplane Configuration:** Provides a total of five PCI slots, with four available for user installation (one slot occupied by the interface card). - **High-Speed Bus Operation:** Supports PCI bus operation up to **33 MHz**. - **32-bit Data Path:** Offers 32-bit I/O addressing and 32-bit memory addressing for full compatibility with standard PCI devices. - **Interrupt Support:** Handles standard PCI interrupt levels **IntA through IntD**, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of PCI cards. - **Shielded Cable Connection:** Utilizes a **96-pin shielded cable (1 meter length)** for reliable, noise-resistant communication between the host and expansion chassis. - **Compact PCI Card Compatibility:** Designed for PCI cards with standard dimensions of **120 mm × 107 mm**. - **Industrial Reliability:** Manufactured by CONTEC, a global leader in industrial computing and I/O solutions, ensuring robust performance and long-term reliability. **Unique Selling Points:** - Expands PCI capacity without requiring motherboard replacement. - Maintains full PCI signal integrity over a shielded cable connection. - Ideal for industrial automation, test systems, and embedded computing. - Backplane design optimized for stable power distribution and signal timing. - Compatible with standard PCI 2.1/2.2 specifications.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Bus Extensions

- **Purpose‑built PCI‑to‑PCI Extension Cable:** Designed specifically for ADLINK’s PCIS‑8580 series, enabling seamless extension of the PCI bus from a host system to an external chassis. - **10 m Transmission Distance:** Supports the maximum extension length allowed by the PCIS‑8580 system, maintaining signal integrity and full PCI bandwidth. - **High‑Quality Shielded Construction:** Utilizes eight pairs of shielded twisted copper wires to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk. - **DVI‑D 24‑pin Connector:** Employs a robust, high‑density DVI‑D 24‑pin connector for secure mechanical coupling and reliable electrical contact. - **Full PCI Bandwidth Support:** Maintains 32‑bit/33 MHz PCI throughput (132 MB/s) without degradation. - **StarFabric‑Based Signal Serialization:** Works in conjunction with ADLINK’s LPCI‑8575 PCI extension card and RK‑8005/RK‑8014 chassis to serialize PCI signals into a 5 Gbps StarFabric serial link. - **Hardware and Software Transparency:** Ensures that all PCI devices in the extension chassis operate as if installed directly in the host system—no additional drivers or configuration required. - **Industrial‑Grade Reliability:** Designed for demanding environments such as industrial automation, test and measurement, and defense applications.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **Purpose‑Built PCI Extension Cable:** Designed specifically for PCI‑to‑PCI bridge systems, enabling remote PCI slot expansion up to 10 m from the host. - **High‑Speed Serial Transmission:** Supports 5 Gbps serial link bandwidth via StarFabric technology, ensuring full 32‑bit/33 MHz PCI throughput (132 MB/s). - **Shielded Twisted‑Pair Construction:** Eight pairs of shielded twisted copper wires minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and maintain signal integrity. - **Robust DVI‑D 24‑Pin Connector:** Industrial‑grade connector ensures secure mechanical coupling and reliable electrical contact. - **Hardware/Software Transparency:** Devices installed in the extension chassis appear as if directly connected to the host PCI bus—no additional drivers required. - **Scalable System Integration:** Compatible with both 4‑slot (RK‑8005) and 13‑slot (RK‑8014) extension chassis, supporting a wide range of industrial and test applications. - **Full PCI Local Bus Compliance:** Conforms to PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 and PCI Bridge Architecture Specification 1.2. - **Industrial‑Grade Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in demanding environments such as automation, test, and aerospace systems.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **Purpose‑built for PCI‑to‑PCI Extension:** Designed specifically for ADLINK’s PCIS‑8580 systems, enabling seamless communication between host and remote PCI chassis. - **High‑speed Serial Transmission:** Supports serialized PCI signals over a 5 Gbps StarFabric link, maintaining full 32‑bit/33 MHz PCI bandwidth (132 MB/s). - **Shielded Twisted‑Pair Construction:** Eight pairs of shielded twisted copper wires minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and ensure signal integrity over extended distances. - **Robust DVI‑D 24‑pin Connector:** Industrial‑grade connector ensures secure mechanical coupling and reliable electrical contact. - **Hardware and Software Transparency:** Operates as a transparent PCI bridge—no additional drivers or software required. - **Flexible Distance Options:** Available in 2 m (ACL‑PCIEXT‑2), 5 m (ACL‑PCIEXT‑5), and 10 m (ACL‑PCIEXT‑10) lengths to accommodate various installation environments. - **Industrial‑grade Reliability:** Designed for demanding environments such as automation, test and measurement, and defense applications. - **Full PCI Compliance:** Conforms to PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2 and PCI Bridge Architecture Specification 1.2.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **Transparent PCI-to-PXI and PCI-to-PCI Extension:** Provides seamless bus extension with no additional drivers or software required. All devices appear as local PCI devices to the host system. - **StarFabric High-Speed Serial Link:** Employs 622 Mbps LVDS signaling per pair, with four transmit and receive differential pairs providing 2.5 Gbps full-duplex bandwidth (5 Gbps total). - **Full PCI Bandwidth Support:** Supports 32-bit/33MHz (132 MB/s) and 64-bit/66MHz (528 MB/s) PCI bus operation. - **Multi-Chassis Capability:** One master module can control up to two slave PXI-8570 modules, enabling star or daisy-chain configurations for multi-chassis systems. - **Hardware and Software Transparency:** 100% compatibility with existing PCI drivers, BIOS, and operating systems. - **Robust Connectivity:** Uses shielded twisted-pair copper cabling with DVI-D or RJ-45 connectors for reliable signal integrity up to 10 meters. - **Industrial-Grade Design:** Designed for industrial automation, test and measurement, and military/aerospace applications. - **Comprehensive System Options:** Available as 4-slot (PCIS-8580-4S) or 13-slot (PCIS-8580-13S) extension chassis with integrated power supplies and cooling systems.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **Transparent PCI-to-PXI / PXI-to-PXI Extension:** Enables direct control of PXI or CompactPCI systems from a host PC or controller without additional drivers or software layers. - **Multi-Chassis Configuration:** Supports up to two PXI/CompactPCI chassis from a single PCI-8570 master card, allowing flexible system expansion. - **StarFabric Architecture:** Utilizes StarFabric serial interconnect technology with 622 Mbps LVDS signaling per differential pair, achieving up to 2.5 Gbps full-duplex bandwidth per link. - **High-Speed PCI Bus Support:** Compliant with 64-bit/66 MHz PCI local bus specifications (Rev. 2.2) and PCI-to-PCI bridge architecture (Rev. 1.1), providing up to 528 MB/s peak throughput. - **PXI Specification Compliance:** Fully compliant with PXI Specification Rev. 2.0, ensuring compatibility with standard PXI and CompactPCI chassis. - **Hardware and Software Transparency:** Operates independently of operating systems and application software; all devices appear as local PCI devices to the host system. - **Seamless Interrupt Extension:** All interrupts from add-in cards in the extension chassis are passed through to the host system transparently. - **Shielded Copper Cabling:** Uses RJ-45 connectors with shielded twisted-pair copper cables for reliable data transmission up to 10 meters. - **Flexible Topologies:** Supports star and daisy-chain configurations for multi-chassis expansion. - **EMC/EMI Compliance:** Certified to CE and FCC Class A standards.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: Bus Extensions

- **16 Optically Isolated Digital Inputs:** Each input channel is individually isolated to prevent ground loops and protect the host system from voltage spikes or transient surges. - **High Isolation Voltage:** Provides **1 kV isolation** between input channels and the system bus, ensuring safe and stable operation in electrically noisy environments. - **PCI Bus Interface:** Fully compliant with the **PCI bus standard**, allowing seamless integration into modern industrial PCs and embedded systems. - **Industrial-Grade Design:** Built for continuous operation in industrial automation, process control, and monitoring applications. - **DB37 Male Connector:** Standard **DB37 (37-pin male)** connector for easy wiring and compatibility with a wide range of industrial I/O accessories and terminal boards. - **Compact PCB Dimensions:** Measures **175 mm x 97 mm**, suitable for standard PCI slots in desktop or rack-mounted industrial PCs. - **Opto-Isolation Technology:** Utilizes optocouplers to electrically isolate input signals, enhancing noise immunity and protecting sensitive electronics. - **High Reliability and Longevity:** Designed for long-term deployment in mission-critical systems with minimal maintenance requirements. - **Plug-and-Play PCI Configuration:** Supports automatic resource allocation and configuration through the PCI bus, simplifying installation and setup. - **Wide Input Voltage Range (typical):** Compatible with standard industrial logic levels (commonly 5–24 VDC input signals, depending on configuration).

Manufacturer: Axiom

Category: DIO Isolated PCI

- **24-Channel Digital I/O:** Provides 24 TTL/DTL-compatible digital input/output lines organized as three 8-bit ports (Port A, Port B, Port C). - **Opto-22 Compatibility:** Fully compatible with industry-standard Opto-22 I/O modules and termination boards, allowing direct connection to external relay, input, and output modules. - **8255 PPI Emulation:** Emulates Mode 0 of the Intel 8255 PPI, enabling flexible configuration of ports as input or output. - **Programmable Interrupt System:** Supports multiple interrupt sources, including digital input lines and timer outputs, with dual interrupt capability. - **Integrated Timer/Counter:** Includes one 16-bit event counter and one 32-bit cascaded timer for event counting and timed interrupt generation. - **Buffered I/O Circuits:** Provides high drive capability and signal buffering for reliable operation in industrial environments. - **Power Output Protection:** Onboard resettable fuses protect the +5V and +12V power outputs available on the Opto-22 connector. - **Software Compatibility:** Supported by ADLINK’s PCIS-DASK driver library for Windows and Linux, as well as LabVIEW™, MATLAB®, and HP VEE™ integration. - **Plug and Play PCI Interface:** Fully compliant with PCI 2.1 specifications, supporting automatic resource allocation (I/O address and IRQ).

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: DIO Non-Isolated PCI

- **48-Channel Digital I/O:** Provides 48 TTL/DTL-compatible digital input/output lines organized into two 24-bit groups. - **Opto-22 Compatibility:** Fully compatible with Opto-22 standard external I/O modules and termination boards. - **8255 PPI Emulation:** Emulates two Intel 8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface chips operating in Mode 0 configuration. - **Buffered I/O Circuits:** Ensures higher driving capability and signal integrity for industrial environments. - **Programmable Timer/Counter:** Includes one 16-bit event counter and one 32-bit cascaded timer for interrupt generation and event counting. - **Dual Interrupt System:** Supports two independent interrupt sources (INT1 and INT2) selectable from digital inputs or timer outputs. - **Plug and Play PCI Interface:** Automatic resource allocation for IRQ and I/O addresses via PCI BIOS; no manual jumper configuration required. - **Power Output Protection:** Provides +5V and +12V outputs on the Opto-22 connectors with resettable fuses for external device protection. - **Software Support:** Includes C/C++ libraries, Windows DLLs, and drivers for multiple operating systems (DOS, Windows 95/98/NT/2000, Linux). - **High Data Transfer Rate:** Supports up to 500 Kbytes/s typical transfer rate. - **Industrial Reliability:** Designed for 0°C to 60°C operation and 5–95% non-condensing humidity environments.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: DIO Non-Isolated PCI

- **Dual Functionality:** 16 relay outputs and 16 optically isolated digital inputs on a single PCI card. - **High Isolation:** 1 kV isolation between input and output channels ensures protection against electrical surges and ground loops. - **PCI Bus Interface:** Fully compatible with standard PCI bus architecture, enabling easy integration into industrial PCs and control systems. - **Compact Design:** Standard PCI form factor with dimensions of 175 mm × 97 mm, suitable for installation in most industrial PC chassis. - **Industrial-Grade Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in demanding environments, with robust relay components and high-quality isolation circuitry. - **50-Pin Flat Cable Connector:** Provides a standardized, easy-to-use interface for external wiring and connection to terminal boards or control panels. - **Flexible I/O Configuration:** Supports both input monitoring and output actuation for a wide range of automation and control tasks. - **Noise Immunity:** Optically isolated inputs reduce susceptibility to electrical noise and interference, ensuring accurate signal detection. - **Relay Output Control:** Capable of switching various load types, including DC and AC signals, suitable for controlling actuators, solenoids, and indicator lamps. - **Plug-and-Play PCI Integration:** Automatically recognized by PCI systems, simplifying installation and configuration.

Manufacturer: Axiom

Category: DIO Isolated PCI

- **High-Density Digital I/O:** 96 TTL/DTL-compatible digital I/O channels organized as four 24-bit ports (Port A, B, C per PPI). - **Opto-22 Compatibility:** Fully compatible with Opto-22 standard 50-pin connectors, allowing direct connection to Opto-22 I/O modules and termination boards. - **8255 PPI Emulation:** Emulates four industry-standard 8255 PPI chips in Mode 0 configuration, providing 24 I/O lines per chip. - **Buffered I/O Circuits:** Buffered input/output circuitry ensures higher driving capability and signal integrity. - **Programmable Timer/Counter:** Includes one 16-bit event counter and a cascaded 32-bit timer for interrupt generation and event counting. - **Dual Interrupt System:** Supports two independent interrupt sources (INT1 and INT2) selectable from DIO channels or timer outputs. - **Power Output Protection:** Provides +5V and +12V outputs on Opto-22 connectors with resettable fuses for external device protection. - **Plug and Play PCI Interface:** Fully compliant with PCI Plug and Play specifications; no manual configuration of IRQ or I/O address required. - **Software Support:** Comprehensive driver and library support for DOS, Windows 95/98/NT/2000, and Linux (via PCIS-DASK/X). Compatible with LabVIEW®, HP VEE™, DASYLab™, InTouch™, ISaGRAF™, and OPC systems. - **Output Status Readback:** Allows software to verify output states for reliable control feedback.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: DIO Non-Isolated PCI

- **High-Speed Data Transfer:** - Sustained data throughput up to **80 MB/s** via 32-bit PCI bus mastering DMA. - Maximum internal transfer rate of **160 MB/s** for digital input using external 40 MHz clock. - **Flexible I/O Configuration:** - **32 software-configurable channels** supporting 16 DI/16 DO, 32 DI, or 32 DO modes. - Two 16-bit ports (PORTA and PORTB) configurable independently as input or output. - **Advanced DMA Architecture:** - **Bus-mastering DMA** for processor-free data transfer. - **Scatter/Gather DMA** for non-contiguous memory access and large data streaming. - Supports **chaining mode** for continuous or circular buffer operation. - **FIFO Buffering:** - Dual **16K-word FIFOs** (input and output) for high-speed buffering. - Programmable almost-empty/full thresholds. - **Clocking and Triggering:** - Internal clock sources: 20 MHz, 10 MHz, or programmable timer (82C54). - External clock input up to 40 MHz. - Independent **trigger inputs (DI_TRG, DO_TRG)** for acquisition and pattern generation. - Supports **handshaking** and **burst handshaking** modes for reliable data exchange. - **Programmable Counter/Timer:** - Onboard **Intel 8254-compatible 3-channel timer** with 10 MHz base clock. - Timer #0 for DI pacing, Timer #1 for DO pacing, Timer #2 for interrupt generation. - **Auxiliary I/O:** - 4 auxiliary digital inputs and 4 auxiliary digital outputs (TTL-compatible). - Useful for control, status, or synchronization signals. - **Active Termination:** - Software-selectable **active terminators** (111 Ω, 2.9 V) for long-distance, high-speed signal integrity. - **Software & OS Support:** - Drivers for **Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/2003 Server** and **Linux**. - Compatible with **LabVIEW™, DAQBench™, VB.NET, VC++, Delphi, and BCB**. - ADLINK **PCIS-DASK** and **DAQPilot** driver libraries included. - **Plug & Play PCI Configuration:** - Fully compliant with PCI Plug-and-Play resource allocation. - No jumpers or DIP switches required.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: DIO Non-Isolated PCI

- **PCI-Bus Interface:** Fully compliant with standard PCI bus architecture, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of industrial PCs and embedded systems. - **16 Isolated Digital Inputs:** Each input channel is electrically isolated, providing up to **1 kV isolation** to protect the host system from voltage spikes, ground loops, and electrical noise. - **16 Open-Collector Digital Outputs:** The outputs are open-collector type, allowing flexible interfacing with external loads such as relays, LEDs, and other logic-level devices. - **High Isolation Protection:** 1 kV isolation barrier between input and output channels ensures safe operation in electrically noisy environments. - **Compact PCI Form Factor:** Standard PCI card dimensions (175 mm × 97 mm) allow easy installation in most industrial PC chassis. - **50-Pin Flat Cable Connector:** A single 50-pin flat cable connector provides convenient access to all input and output channels, simplifying wiring and integration. - **Industrial-Grade Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in industrial environments with robust PCB design, high-quality components, and stable signal performance. - **Flexible I/O Configuration:** Supports both input monitoring and output control for a wide range of automation and monitoring applications. - **Plug-and-Play PCI Configuration:** Automatic resource allocation through the PCI bus eliminates the need for manual jumper or DIP switch settings.

Manufacturer: Axiom

Category: DIO Isolated PCI

- **32 PhotoMOS Relay Outputs:** Each output channel uses a solid-state PhotoMOS relay (SPST Form A) capable of switching up to 350 V (peak AC) and 0.12 A continuous current. - **2 Isolated Digital Inputs:** Optically isolated channels (non-polarity sensitive) supporting up to 24 V input range with interrupt capability on both channels. - **High Isolation:** 1500 V RMS isolation for relay outputs and 2500 V RMS isolation for digital inputs ensure robust electrical separation between field and system circuits. - **Relay Readback Function:** Allows software to verify the actual ON/OFF status of each relay output. - **Change-of-State (COS) Detection:** Interrupt generation on digital input state changes (rising edge detection) to reduce CPU polling overhead. - **LED Indicators:** Onboard LEDs display the status of each relay output; external LED connectors (JP1, JP2) allow remote visual indication. - **Board ID Function:** DIP switch-configurable board ID for easy identification when multiple PCI-7258 cards are installed in one system. - **Plug-and-Play PCI Interface:** Fully compliant with 32-bit PCI bus architecture; automatic resource allocation by BIOS. - **Software Support:** Comprehensive driver and library support for Windows and DOS environments, including LabVIEW®, VEE, ActiveX, OPC, and ISaGRAF™ integration. - **Compact Design:** Standard half-size PCI card (175 mm × 107 mm) suitable for industrial PCs and embedded systems.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: DIO Isolated PCI

- **Universal PCI Compatibility:** Supports both 3.3V and 5V 32-bit PCI bus interfaces. - **High-Power Relay Outputs:** Eight non-latching SPST-NO + SPST-NC relays rated at 5A @ 250VAC or 5A @ 30VDC. - **Isolated Digital Inputs:** Eight opto-isolated channels with jumper-selectable AC-filtered or non-filtered modes. - **Relay Status Outputs:** Eight channels for external LED indication of relay states. - **Emergency Shutdown Input:** One channel for immediate system-safe state activation via DIP switch configuration. - **Initial State Configuration:** DIP switch allows defining relay output states at power-on. - **Built-in Watchdog Timer:** Ensures relays revert to a safe state if the host system halts or crashes. - **Change-of-State (COS) Detection:** Interrupt generation on input state transitions or rising edges on DI CH0/CH1. - **LED Indicators:** On-board LEDs display relay activation status. - **Pluggable Terminal Block:** 18-pin high-current connector for easy wiring and maintenance. - **Software Support:** Compatible with ADLINK PCIS-DASK driver library and DAQ-LVIEW PnP for LabVIEW integration. - **Safety & Compliance:** Meets EN61010-1 safety standards; CE and FCC Class A certified.

Manufacturer: Adlink Technology Inc.

Category: DIO Isolated PCI

- **Eight Independent 32‑bit Counters:** Provides 8 channels of 32‑bit up/down counting, each capable of two‑phase (A/B/Z) or single‑phase counting with gate control. - **High‑Speed Counting:** Supports input frequencies up to **10 MHz** (duty cycle 50%) for both TTL and differential inputs, enabling accurate high‑speed pulse measurement. - **Two‑Phase Signal Support:** Compatible with incremental rotary encoders, linear gauges, and other pulse‑output sensors requiring A/B/Z phase counting. - **Bus Master Data Transfer:** Incorporates a **Bus Master Transfer** function that allows large sampling data to be transferred directly to PC memory without CPU overhead, ensuring high throughput and low latency. - **Synchronous Control Capability:** Equipped with **Synchronous Control Connectors (SCC)** that enable synchronized operation of up to **16 boards** simultaneously, ideal for multi‑axis or multi‑sensor systems. - **Differential Input Disconnection Detection:** Automatically detects signal disconnection during differential input operation and issues an error alarm (status, interrupt, or external output). - **Digital Filtering:** Built‑in digital filter prevents false counts caused by noise or contact chattering, ensuring stable and accurate counting. - **Interrupt Functionality:** Supports one interrupt per board with multiple trigger factors: count match, count error, sampling factors, SCC error, carry/borrow, and timer events. - **Programmable Timer:** Integrated timer selectable from **1 ms to 6553 ms** in 1 ms increments for time‑based counting or sampling control. - **Surge Protection:** Input interface includes Zener diode protection to prevent damage from voltage surges or transient currents. - **Software Support:** Compatible with **Windows** and **Linux** via CONTEC’s API‑TOOL driver suite; also supports **LabVIEW** through the VI‑DAQ library. - **RoHS Compliant:** Environmentally friendly design meeting RoHS directives for hazardous substance reduction.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Counter/Timer PCIe

- **Four Independent 32‑bit Counters:** Each channel supports up/down counting with 32‑bit resolution (maximum count FFFFFFFFh). - **High‑Speed Pulse Input:** Accepts LVTTL‑level signals up to 10 MHz (50 % duty cycle). - **Two‑Phase and Single‑Phase Operation:** Supports two‑phase (A/B/Z), single‑phase, and single‑phase with gate control modes. - **Non‑Isolated LVTTL Input:** Direct connection to TTL/LVTTL devices such as encoders and linear scales. - **Digital Filter:** Adjustable per channel (0.1 µs – 1.6384 ms) to suppress noise and chattering. - **Programmable Timer:** 1 ms – 6553 ms (1 ms increments) for timing and sampling control. - **Bus Master Transfer (DMA):** Enables high‑speed data transfer between board and PC memory without CPU load; up to 80 MB/s (max 133 MB/s). - **Interrupt Generation:** One interrupt with multiple factors (count match, count error, sampling factors, carry/borrow, timer). - **Control I/O:** Four LVTTL control inputs and four LVTTL control outputs per board. - **Test Pulse Output:** 100 kHz fixed frequency for verification and diagnostics. - **Sampling Functions:** Internal/external sampling start/stop triggers and external clock input up to 10 MHz. - **Compatibility:** Connector pin assignment compatible with CNT32‑4MT(LPCI) and CNT32‑4MT(CB). - **Low Profile Design:** Fits compact systems; includes standard‑height bracket for full‑size PCIe slots. - **Optional Differential Input Conversion:** Convertible to differential input using optional terminal CTP‑4D and cable CNT‑68M/50M. - **Software Support:** Includes API‑PAC(W32) driver library for Windows; compatible with Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi, C# .NET, etc. - **LabVIEW Support:** VI‑DAQ library available for National Instruments LabVIEW integration.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Counter/Timer PCIe