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USB2.0-Compliant Isolated Digital I/O Units

March 12, 2009

CONTEC has released two new USB2.0-compliant isolated digital I/O units.

The GDIO-3232LX-USB and GDIO-1616LX-USB provide12 - 24VDC digital input / output signals using a computer's USB ports.

Description

Channels

Model Name
Isolated Digital I/O Unit for USB

16 input channels

16 output channels

GDIO-1616LX-USB

32 input channels

32 output channels

GDIO-3232LX-USB

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These modules are compact (180mm (w) ×140mm (d) ×34mm (h), provide 32/16 channels of optocoupler isolated digital input (compatible with current sink output) and 32/16 channels of optocoupler isolated open-collector outputs (current sink) with a maximum response time of 200μsec. They support a wide range of I/O voltages from 12 to 24VDC. All input signals can be used as IRQ signals.

These modules have a 1port USB hub function. Using a daisy chain style connection, up to 4 of CONTEC's USB modules can be connected through a single USB port on the host PC. Input channels of the GDIO-3232LX-USB and GDIO-1616LX-USB offer digital filters to help prevent erroneous recognition of noise and chatter. A zener diode offers surge protection and a poly switch provides overcurrent protection on output channels. Units are shipped with a USB cable, a clamp to prevent accidental disconnection of the cable and Windows® drivers. Module connectors and pin assignments are compatible with CONTEC's PCI bus-compliant PIO-32/32L(PCI)H / PIO-16/16L(PCI)H and the PCI Express GDIO-3232L-PE / GDIO-1616L-PE. This allows easy migration to a system using the USB modules from a system using PCI / PCI Express.

 

Customization of this product is available. Please contact CONTEC sales offices or distributors.

FEATURES
GDIO-1616LX-USB

  • 16 channels of optocoupler isolated input (compatible with current sink output) and 16 channels of optocoupler isolated open-collector output (current sink)
  • All input signals can be used as interrupt request signals.
    GDIO-3232LX-USB
  • 32 channels of ptocoupler isolated input (compatible with current sink output) and 32 channels of optocoupler isolated open-collector output (current sink)
  • 16 channels per common
  • All input signals can be used as interrupt request signals.
    COMMON
  • Compatible with a USB1.1/USB2.0
  • USB hub function
  • Optocoupler bus isolation
  • Digital filter to prevent erroneous input signal recognition from noise or chatter
  • Zener diodes are provided for surge protection and poly-switches for overcurrent protection
  • Connectors are compatible with PCI / PCI Express bus-compatible boards
  • Driver libraries for Windows® are included
  • NI's LabVIEW® is supported by using CONTEC's VI-DAQ, available for free download

    Specifications

    Item

    GDIO-1616LX-USB

    GDIO-3232LX-USB

    Input

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Number of input channels

    16 (all available for interrupts)

    (16 channels / common)

    32 (all available for interrupts)

    (16 channels / common)

    Input format

    Optocoupler isolated input (compatible with current sink output)

    (Negative logic)*1

    Input resistance

    4.7Ω

    Input ON current

    2.0mA or more

    Input OFF current

    0.16mA or less

    Interrupts

    16 interrupt input signals are arranged into a single INTA output interrupt request.  An interrupt is generated at the rising edge (HIGH-to-LOW transition) or falling edge (LOW-to-HIGH transition)

    (set via software)

    32 interrupt input signals are arranged into a single output interrupt request.  An interrupt is generated at the rising edge (HIGH-to-LOW transition) or falling edge (LOW-to-HIGH transition)

    (set via software)

    Response time

    200µsec (max)*2

     

    Output

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Number of output channels

    16

    32 (1 common)

    Output format

    Optocoupler isolated open collector output (current sink type)

    (negative logic) *1

    Output rating

    Output voltage

    35VDC (max)

    Output current 100mA / channel (max)

    Residual voltage with output on

    Output current ≤ 50mA: 0.5V or less

    Output current ≤ 1.0V or less

    Surge protection

    Zener diode RD47FM (NEC) or equivalent

    Response time

    200µsec (max)*2

    USB

     

     

     

    Bus specification

    USB 2.0 / 1.1 standard

    USB transfer rate

    12MB/s (Full-speed), 480MB/s (High-speed) *3

    Power

    Self-power / bus-power

     

    Common

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Allowable number of simultaneously installed modules

    127 (max) *4

    Dielectric strength

    1000Vrms

    External circuit power supply

    12 - 24VDC (±10%)

    Current consumption

    5VDC 300mA (max)

    5VDC 400mA (max)

    Operating conditions

    0 - 50°C, 10 - 90% RH (no condensation)

     

    Maximum distance for cabling extension

    Approximately 50m (dependent upon wiring environment)

    Dimensions

    180mm (w) x 140mm (d) x 34mm (h) [7.09" x 5.51" x 1.34"] - no protrusions

    Weight

    300g [10.6oz] - doesn't include USB cable or attachments

    Connector

    37pin D-SUB [female]

    DCLC-J37SAF-20L9E [mfg. by JAE] or equivalent

    96pin half-pitch [male]

    PCR-E96LMD+ [mfg by HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO., LTD] or equivalent

    Attached cable

    USB - 1.8M

    *1 Data "0" and "1" correspond, respectively, to HIGH and LOW levels

    *2 Response time of optocoupler

    *3 Dependent upon PC environment including OS and USB host controller

    *4 USB hub is counted as one device and must be factored in when counting total devices

    CONTEC's GDIO-1616LX-USB and GDIO-3232LX-USB are lead-free (exceeding JEITA Phase 2 requirements) and RoHS-compliant.

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