Contec AI-1664LAX-USB Manual

100KSPS 16-bit
Analog Input Unit for USB
AI-1664LAX-USB
* Specifications, color and design of the products are subject to
change without notice.
Features
High-precision analog input 64 channels, each 4 channels
for digital I/O and counter 1 channel
This product has analog input (10μsec / channel, 16-bit, 64
channels), analog input control signal (LVTTL level 3 channels),
digital I/O (each 4 channels for LVTTL level) and counter (32-bit,
LVTTL level 1 channel). Capable of setting the analog input at
single-ended input 64 channels and differential input 32
channels.
The start/end of sampling can be controlled by software,
comparison of conversion data, an external trigger, etc.
You can select from software, comparison of conversion data or
an external trigger to control the start of sampling. You can select
from completion of sampling for a specified number of sessions,
comparison of conversion data, an external trigger or software to
control forcibly the end of sampling. The sampling cycle can be
selected from the internal clock or an external clock.
Equipped with buffer memory (1K data) that can be used in
the FIFO or RING format
The analog input block contains buffer memory (1K data) that can
be used in the FIFO or RING format. This allows for background
analog input that does not depend on the operation status of the
software or PC.
Digital filter function included to prevent misdetection due to
chattering on external signals
A digital filter is included to prevent misdetection due to chattering
on the control signal (external trigger input signal, sampling clock
input signal, etc.), digital input signal and counter input signal.
(except from external clock input signal and counter gate signal)
Compatible with PCI / PCI Express bus board in it's design.
Common connector shape and pin assignment with PCI /
PCI Express bus board
This product has the common connector shape and pin
assignment with PCI bus board AD16-64(LPCI)LA, PCI Express
bus board AI-1664LA-LPE so you can use the common cables
and accessories, it is easy to migrate from the existing system *1.
Compatible to USB1.1/USB2.0
Compatible to USB1.1/USB2.0 and capable to achieve high
speed transfer at HighSpeed (480 Mbps).
AI-1664LAX-USB
This product is a USB2.0-compliant analog input unit that extends
the analog input function of USB port of PCs. This product is
multi-channels and multifunction type with 16-bit analog input 64
channels (single-ended input 64 channels or differential input 32
channels), digital I/O and counter function. This product carries
buffer memory for 1K of data, allowing sampling to be performed in
a variety of trigger / clock conditions.
As there is compatible with PCI bus-compatible board
AD16-64(LPCI)LA and PCI Express bus-compatible board
AI-1664LA-LPE in terms of connector shape and pin assignments,
it is easy to migrate from the existing system.
Using the bundled API function library package [API-USBP(WDM)],
you can create Windows application software for this board in your
favorite programming language supporting Win32 API functions,
such as Visual Basic or Visual C/C++.
It can also collect data easily without a program when the data
logger software [C-LOGGER] stored on the attached CD-ROM is
used. With plug-ins for the dedicated libraries, this product also
supports MATLAB and LabVIEW.
USB HUB function, the CONTEC's USB supported products
(Max. 4) can be used.
This product has the USB HUB function.*2 Max. 4
AI-1664LAX-USB can be used in 1 USB port of PC. When you use
4 or more AI-1664LAX-USB, you can do by connecting
AI-1664LAX-USB to the another USB port of PC side. Also, you
can connect the CONTEC's USB supported products other than
AI-1664LAX-USB to the USB port of AI-1664LAX-USB. *3*4
Software-based calibration function
Calibration of analog input can be all performed by software. Apart
from the adjustment information prepared before shipment,
additional adjustment information can be stored according to the
use environment.
Data logger software, Windows compatible driver libraries
are attached.
The attached data logger software [C-LOGGER] enables the graph
display of recorded signal data and file saving without a program.
Also, driver library API-USBP(WDM) that makes it possible to
create applications of Windows is attached.
Plug-ins for the dedicated libraries, this product also
supports MATLAB and LabVIEW.
We offer a dedicated library [ML-DAQ], which allows you to use
this product on MATLAB by The MathWorks as well as another
dedicated library [VI-DAQ], which allows you to use the product on
LabVIEW by National Instruments. These dedicated libraries are
available, free of charge (downloadable), on our web site.
*1 There are some differences of the specifications between this product and AI-1664LA-LPE,
AD16-64(LPCI)LA.
*2 This product cannot be stacked up for installation.
*3 Do not connect the device other than that of CONTEC's USB to the USB port included on the
AI-1664LAX-USB. Otherwise, this may cause a failure or malfunction.
*4 When connecting multiple units with USB HUB function and set up them, do one at a time
and complete setup for the previous unit before starting to do the next unit.
Ver.1.00
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