Description

Features

Inputs

• 8 optically isolated inputs, 24 V
• Reverse voltage protection
• All inputs are filtered

Outputs

• 8 optically isolated outputs, 10 V to 36 V
• Output current per channel 500 mA
• Total current: 3 A typ. (fused through PTC resistor)
• Watchdog for resetting the outputs to “0“
• At Power-On, reset of the outputs to „0”
• Short-circuit current for 8 outputs ~ 3 A typ.
• Short-circuit current per output ~1.5 A typ
• Self-resetting fuse (electronic fuse)
• Overtemperature and overvoltage protection
• 24 V power outputs with protection diodes and filters
• Output capacitors against electromagnetic emissions
• External 24 V voltage supply screened and filtered
• Shutdown logic, when the external supply voltage drops below 5 V
• Diagnostic function for detecting short-circuits and overtemperature

Safety features

• Optical isolation 1000 V
• Creeping distance IEC 61010-1
• Protection against fast transients (burst), overvoltage, electrostatic discharge and high-frequency EMI
• Separate ground lines for inputs and outputs

Applications

• Industrial I/O control
• PLC coupling
• Signal switching
• Interface to electromechanical relays
• Automatic test equipment
• ON/OFF monitoring of motors, lights…
• Watchdog
• Machine interfacing

Software drivers

A CD-ROM with the following software and programming samples is supplied with the board.

Standard drivers for:

• Linux
• 32-bit drivers for Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / 2000
• Signed 64-bit drivers for Windows 8 / 7 / XP
• Real-time use with Linux and Windows on request

Drivers and samples for the following compilers and software packages:

• .NET
• Microsoft VC++ • Borland C++
• Visual Basic • Delphi
• LabVIEW • LabWindows/CVI • DIAdem

ADDIPACK functions:

• Digital input • Digital output • Watchdog

On request:

Further operating systems, compilers and samples. Driver download: www.addi-data.com/downloads