Chapter 1 Introduction; Features; Robust Protection - Advantech PCI-1736UP User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for buying the Advantech PCI-1736UP. The
Advantech PCI-1736UP is a 32-channel isolated digital
input/output card for the PCI bus.

1.1 Features

The Advantech PCI-1736UP offers the following main features:
• 32 isolated DIO channels (16 inputs and 16 outputs)
• High output driving capacity
• High-voltage isolation on isolated I/O channels (2,500 V DC)
• Interrupt handling capability
• D-type connector for isolated input and output channels
• Output status read-back
• Keep digital output values when hot system reset
• Wide input range (5 ~ 30 V DC)
• BoardID switch
• Low profile
• Universal PCI card, accepts both 3.3 and 5 V

1.1.1 Robust Protection

The PCI-1736UP digital input channels feature a robust isolation protec-
tion for industrial, lab and machinery automation applications. It durably
withstands voltage up to 2,500 VDC, preventing your host system from
any incidental harms. If connected to an external input source with surge-
protection, the PCI-1736UP can offer up to a maximum of 2,000 VDC
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection. Even with an input voltage ris-
ing up to 70 VDC, the PCI-1736UP can still manage to work properly
albeit only for short period of time.
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