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The Ruby-MM-1616 PC/104 module provides up to 16 channels of 16-bit resolution analog voltage or current output. The output range can be individually selected for 0-5V, 0-10V, ±5V, ±10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, or 0-24mA. All outputs are updated simultaneously, either with a software command or in response to an external signal. A waveform generator is available on up to 16 channels with simultaneous updating of all channels.
The board also includes 48 lines of digital I/O, 40 lines of byte-wide and 8 lines of bit-wide, two 32-bit counter/timers, and four 24-bit pulse width modulators. Other features include +5V only operation, individual DC/DC converters with filtered outputs for each DAC to supply ±15V for operation, and a six layer circuit board to bury and shield the analog signals.
Extended temperature capability of -40°C to +85°C enables the board to operate in environments with extreme temperature swings, such as vehicles or outdoor installations. In addition, the board may be custom-configured with 0-ohm resistors in place of jumpers for increased ruggedness in high-vibration environments. As with all of Diamond's analog I/O boards, Ruby-MM-1616 utilizes a 6-layer PCB with split analog and digital power and ground planes to keep the analog outputs quiet. All analog and digital lines reset to a known state on power up or system reset to guarantee predictable behavior. Factory calibration ensures the highest possible accuracy over the lifetime of the product. The board requires only +5V from the system power supply. These features make Ruby-MM-1616's quality and performance a leader in the market.
Analog Output Ranges |
A wide selection of output ranges is selectable on Ruby-MM-1616AP. Each output can have its own output range. The table below lists the available output ranges and the associated resolution.
Output Range | Resolution (1 LSB) |
±5V | 153µV |
±10V | 310µV |
0 - 10V | 153µV |
0 - 5V | 76µV |
0 - 20mA | 1 LSB |
4 - 20mA | 1 LSB |
0 - 24mA | 1 LSB |
Simultaneous Update |
All analog outputs are updated simultaneously with a single read command. This feature minimizes time skew effects when multiple channels are being used to control a single device (for example, when two channels are controlling the X-Y position on a laser). When an update command occurs, only channels with new data written to them will change; the remaining channels will maintain their current output voltage level without interruptions or glitches.
Software Support |
The Ruby-MM-1616AP ships with free Universal Driver software for C language programming under Windows 7, Windows Embedded 7, Windows XP, Linux and DOS. All major functions of the board are supported by the driver and example programs are also included. Some examples of the supported board operations are:
Analog Outputs | |
Number of outputs | 4, 8, or 16 |
Resolution | 16-bits |
Output ranges | 0-5V, 0-10V unipolar, ±5V, ±10V bipolar 0-20mA, 4-20mA, 0-24mA |
Settline time | 10us maximum to ±.003% |
Linearity error | ±2 LSB maximum |
Differential nonlinearity | ±2 LSB maximum |
Monotonicity | 15 bits minimum |
Maximum output current | ±5mA/2KΩ minimum load |
Reset | All DACs reset to 0V |
Calibration | Digital with internal scale and offset registers for each channel |
Waveform generator | Up to 16 channels |
Digital I/O | |
Number of lines | 40 byte-wide, 8 bit-wide, programmable direction CMOS/TTL compatible (82C55) |
Input voltage | Logic 0: -0.5V min, 0.8V max Logic 1: 2.0V min, 5.5V max |
Output voltage | Logic 0: 0.0V min, 0.4V max Logic 1: 3.0V min, 4.6V max |
Output current | ±2.5mA maximum per line |
Pull-up resistor | 10KΩ on each I/O lines |
External trigger | TTL/CMOS compatible, 10KΩ pull-up resistor, active high edge |
Reset | All digital I/O lines are set to input and all data registers are set to 0 |
Counter/timers | 2 32-bit programmable; 40MHz clock |
Pulse width modulators | 4 24-bit |
General | |
Input Power | +5VDC ±10% |
Operating temperature | -40°C to +85°C Extended |
Dimensions | 90mm x 96mm (3.55" x 3.775") |
Form Factor | PC/104 compliant |
Weight | 3.0oz (85g) |
MTBF | 100,000 hours |
RoHS | Compliant |
Available Models: | ||
RMM-1616AP-XT | 16 Channel 16-bit Analog Output PC/104-Plus Module with 48 Digital I/O, extended temperature | |
RMM-816AP-XT | 8 Channel 16-bit Analog Output PC/104-Plus Module with 48 Digital I/O, extended temperature | |
RMM-416AP-XT | 4 Channel 16-bit Analog Output PC/104-Plus Module with 48 Digital I/O, extended temperature (minimum order quantities apply) | |
C-50-18 | 50-conductor .1" pitch 18" ribbon cable Data Acquisition |
Sales: sales@tri-m.com
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Fax: 888.831.5149
Tri-M Technologies Inc.
208 – 31510 Gill Avenue
Mission, BC, Canada V4S 0A1