Contec ATSS-16A Owner's manual

Brand: Contec

Model: ATSS-16A

Type: Owner's manual

PC-HELPER

Simultaneous Sample & Hold

Accessory for Analog Input

ATSS-16A

User's Manual

CONTEC CO.,LTD.

ATSS-16A

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Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing

items, contact your retailer.

Product Configuration List

- Accessory Board [ATSS-16A] …1

- User’s Manual (this booklet) …1

Accessory board

User's Manual

ATSS-16A

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ATSS-16A

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Table of Contents

Check Your Package................................................................................................................................i

Copyright.................................................................................................................................................ii

Trademarks..............................................................................................................................................ii

Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................iii

1. Before Using the Product 1

About the Board ......................................................................................................................................1

Features ............................................................................................................................................1

About The Analog E Series.............................................................................................................2

Cable & Connector (Option) ........................................................................................................2

Accessories (Option).....................................................................................................................2

Customer Support....................................................................................................................................3

Web Site ...........................................................................................................................................3

Limited One-Year Warranty...................................................................................................................3

How to Obtain Service............................................................................................................................3

Liability ...................................................................................................................................................3

Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................4

Safety Information ...........................................................................................................................4

Handling Precautions.......................................................................................................................4

Environment.....................................................................................................................................5

Inspection .........................................................................................................................................5

Storage..............................................................................................................................................5

Disposal............................................................................................................................................5

2. Hardware Setup 7

Board Layout...........................................................................................................................................7

Caution on Use........................................................................................................................................9

How to deal with the input connector when no signal was input...................................................9

Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................9

Analog E Series’s Sampling Clock .................................................................................................9

3. About Hardware 11

Circuit....................................................................................................................................................11

Interface Connector...............................................................................................................................13

Hardware Specifications.......................................................................................................................14

Differences between ATSS-16 and ATSS-16A...................................................................................15

ATSS-16A

1. Before Using the Product

ATSS-16A

Before Using the Product

About the Board

This product is an accessory board that provides simultaneous sampling function for the Analog E series

boards.

Features

Simultaneous Sampling

This product has 16 sample/hold amplifiers.

These sample/hold amplifiers hold analog input signals simultaneously on 16 channels. The signals

are captured when the amplifiers receive a control signal from the analog E series board.

This product samples signals on 16 channels simultaneous.

Easy connection with an external signal according to the M3 terminal block

This product has terminal blocks (M3 screw type) for connecting analog input signals.

It also has terminals (M3 screw type) for connecting analog output signals from analog E series board.

These terminal blocks enable easy wire connection to the external equipment.

Furthermore, there is an extension connector, which enables the connection with an optional BNC

connector terminal (ATP-16) etc.

Others

- Easy to connect with the analog E series board through an optional calbe (PCB37PS-0.5P).

- Either PC power (via CN1) or an external power source can be used to supply power to this

product.

- This product can be installed on the DIN rail using the optional DIN rail installation adapter

(DIN-ADP1).

Connection Example 1 Connection Example 2

ATSS-16A

PCB37PS-0.5

Connect ATSS-16A directly to an external equipment

through its screw type terminal block.

External device

PC or

I/O expansion unit

ATSS-16A

PCB37PS-0.5

Connect ATSS-16A to an external equipment through the

BNC connector which connects the ATSS-16A and the ATP-16.

ATP-16

PC or

I/O expansion unit

External device

Figure 1 Connection Examples

1. Before Using the Product

ATSS-16A

About The Analog E Series

This manual uses the generic term "analog E series" to represent the following 12 products.

Board for PCI Express

AIO-121601E3-PE, AIO-161601E3-PE, AIO-121601UE-PE, AIO-161601UE-PE

Board for PCI

AD12-16(PCI)EV, AD16-16(PCI)EV, AD12-16U(PCI)EV, AD16-16U(PCI)EV,

AD12-16(PCI)E, AD16-16(PCI)E, AD12-16U(PCI)EH, AD16-16U(PCI)EH

Board for ISA

AD12-16(PC)EH, AD16-16(PC)EH, AD12-16U(PC)EH, AD16-16U(PC)EH

Cable & Connector (Option)

Shielded Cable with Two 37-pin D-SUB Connectors (Mold Type)

: PCB37PS-0.5P (0.5m)

: PCB37PS-1.5P (1.5m)

Accessories (Option)

Termination Panel with BNC connectors for Analog I/O Boards : ATP-16E *1

General Purpose Terminal : DTP-3C *1

Screw Terminal : DTP-4C *1

Screw Terminal (M3 x 37P) : EPD-37A *1

Screw Terminal (M3.5 x 37P) : EPD-37 *1

DIN rail adapter : DIN-ADP1

*1 PCB37PS optional cable is required separately.

* Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options.

1. Before Using the Product

ATSS-16A

Customer Support

CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently

and comfortably.

Web Site

Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/

English http://www.contec.com/

Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/

Latest product information

CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.

CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.

Free download

You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in

several languages.

Note! For product information

Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,

delivery time, or estimate information.

Limited One-Year Warranty

CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.

Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the

original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office,

from which it was purchased.

This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and

original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged

through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in

which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.

How to Obtain Service

For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please

obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you

purchased before returning any product.

* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.

Liability

The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the

warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that

arise from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

1. Before Using the Product

ATSS-16A

Safety Precautions

Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.

Safety Information

This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting

in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these

labels to operate the equipment safely.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

Handling Precautions

DANGER

Do not use the product where it is exposed to flammable or corrosive gas. Doing so may result in

an explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure.

CAUTION

- Do not strike or bend this product.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

- Do not touch this product’s metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.

- There are switches and jumpers on this product that need to be set in advance.

Be sure to check these before installing this product.

- Only set the switches and jumpers on this product to the specified settings.

Otherwise, this product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- When using this product with an external power supply, ensure that the power supply capacity is

adequate for the requirements of this product.

- The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and quality

improvement.

Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents.

- Do not modify this product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting

from modifying this product.

- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever

(including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this

CONTEC product or the information contained herein.

1. Before Using the Product

ATSS-16A

Environment

Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the board may

overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure.

Operating temperature

0 - 50°C

Operating humidity

10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

Corrosive gases

None

Floating dust particles

Not to be excessive

Inspection

Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.

- Check that the board has

no dust or foreign matter adhering.

- Check that the bus connector

of the board and its cable have

been plugged correctly.

Storage

When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.

(1) Put this product in the storage bag.

(2) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box.

(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,

vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.

Disposal

When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and

municipal ordinances.

1. Before Using the Product

ATSS-16A

2. Hardware Setup

ATSS-16A

Hardware Setup

Board Layout

8 - φ3.5

ANALOG

OUTPUT

105

727

LED1

CN1 AD ABROAD

JP1

1 2 3

CN2 CN3

EXTERNAL

POWER

GND VCC

AGND CH0

VR1VR2VR3VR4VR5VR6VR7

VR9VR10VR11VR12VR13VR14VR15VR16

VR8

230

AGND CH0AGND CH1AGND CH2AGND CH3AGND CH4AGND CH5AGND CH6AGND CH7

AGND CH8AGND CH9AGND CH10AGND CH11AGND CH12AGND CH13AGND CH14AGND CH15

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

CN4 CN5

CN6 EXPANTION

277

CONTEC ATSS-16A

[mm]

14.5

25.5

Figure 2.1 Part Names and external dimensions

2. Hardware Setup

ATSS-16A

JP1: Power setting jumper

The power supply of this accessory board can be selected by JP1

Supply +5VDC through CN1 from the analog E series board.

- Supply the power from an external power source.

For more stable operation, the use of an external power supply is recommended.

(default setting)

JP1 JP1

1 2 3 1 2 3

Figure 2.2 Power Source Setting

CN1: Analog E series board connector

With a PCB37PS-0.5 cable (option), this connector connects an analog E series board.

CN2: External power terminal block

If the external power source has been set by JP1, connect the external power to this terminal

block.

CN3: Analog output signal terminal block

This terminal block connects the analog output signal (OUT0) of the analog E series board to

an external equipment.

The output signal (OUT0) is also connected to the CN6's OUT0 pin.

CN4: Terminal blocks for analog input signals (CH0 - CH7)

These terminal blocks connect analog signal from external equipment. These signal lines of

CH0 - CH7 are also connected with the same signal lines (CH0 - CH7) of the CN6 connector.

CN5: Terminal blocks for analog input signals

(CH8 - CH15)

These terminal blocks connect analog signal from external equipment. These signal lines of

CH8 - CH15 are also connected with the same signal lines (CH8 - CH15) of the CN6

connector.

CN6: Analog input signal connector (CH0 - CH15)

This connector connects analog signals from external equipment or an optional BNC connector

accessory board (ATP-16). The CH0 - CH7 are the same signal lines as that of CN4 and the

CH8 - CH15 are the same lines as that of CN5.

VR: Offset voltage adjusting trimmer for sample/hold amplifier.

VR1 through VR16 correspond to CH0 - CH15.

LED1: Power supply indicator LED

2. Hardware Setup

ATSS-16A

Caution on Use

How to deal with the input connector when no signal was input

When no signal is connected to the input terminal, please connect the input pin with analog ground.

Otherwise, if the input terminal is open, it will be effected by the nearby channels.

Power Supply

This product’s power supply can be selected by using jumper JP1<from CN1>. When the accessory

board obtain the power from Analog E series card, please using the option cable (PCB37PS-0.5P) which

length is 0.5m.

When offering the power by using long cable or high-impedence cable, the accessory board may not be

able to obtain the sufficient power because the voltage decrease caused by impedence of the cable.

Please use external power supply when connecting the ATSS-16A accessory board to the analog E

series board through the option cable (PCB37PS-1.5P) which length is 1.5m.

Table2.1 indicated the recommend specification of an external power supply.

Please choose the external power supply that could offer the sufficient power.

In addition, if the power line include much noise, the accuracy may not match the product’s

specification.

Table 2.1 Specification for an External Power Supply

Parameter Specification

Voltage +5VDC - +9VDC

Variation Within ±5%

Current capacity 1600mA or more

Analog E Series’s Sampling Clock

When connecting the accessory board ATSS-16A to the analog E series, according to the features of

sample/hold amplifier, the setting of analog board’s sampling clock should meet the following

condition.

Sampling clock [μsec] ≥ Scan clock [μsec] x Number of Scan Channels + 2μsec

Example :

AD12-16U(PCI)EV’s scan clock is 1

sec. When scanning from ch0 to ch7 (8 channel in all),

AD12-16U(PCI)EV’s sampling clock should set over 10 usec.

Sampling Clock[μsec] ≥ 1μsec x 8 + 2μsec = 10μsec

Please refer to analog E series’s manual and driver software help document, if need to know the

particular specification of analog E series board.

2. Hardware Setup

ATSS-16A

3. About Hardware

ATSS-16A

About Hardware

Circuit

Figure 3.1 Circuit Block Diagram

3. About Hardware

ATSS-16A

Though this product has a protective circuit at the analog input terminal, voltage should not exceed +/-

15V from the analog ground. (Power must always be applied for proper operation.)

The offset voltage adjusting trimmer for the sample/hold amplifier has been adjusted at the factory. If

the desired result cannot be obtained, make adjustments using the analog E series board.

-15V

Analog Input 0

Simultaneous Hold

Output

Digital Ground

100Ω

S/H amp.

+15V

CH0

AGND

GND

CN6

CN4

CN6

CN4

CN6

CN1

-15V

CWCCW

VR1

Simultaneous Hold

Output

Analog Ground

10kΩ

Figure 3.2 Input Circuit <for CH0>

3. About Hardware

ATSS-16A

Interface Connector

CN1 and CN6 are shown looking at the receptacle on the accessory board from the plug.

Analog Ground

Digital Ground

Analog Input 0

Analog Input 8

Analog Input 1

Analog Input 9

Analog Input 2

Analog Input 10

Analog Input 3

Analog Input 11

Analog Input 4

Analog Input 12

Analog Input 5

Analog Input 13

Analog Input 6

Analog Input 14

Analog Input 7

Analog Input 15

Analog Output

Simultaneous Hold Output

+5V DC from PC

CN1 AD BOARD

- The CN1 connector should be connected to the analog E series.

Figure 3.3 Pin Assignments of CN1

AGND

GND

CH 0

CH 8

CH 1

CH 9

CH 2

CH 10

CH 3

CH 11

CH 4

CH 12

CH 5

CH 13

CH 6

CH 14

CH 7

CH 15

Analog Output

Simultaneous Hold Output

Power Output

CN6 EXPANSION

- The AGND terminals are a common ground for all channels.

- The supply voltage set by the JP1 terminal is output from the Power Output.

Figure 3.4 Pin Assignments of CN6

CAUTION

Do not connect any output or power supply output to the ground. Also do not connect any output

to any other output. This may damage the device.

3. About Hardware

ATSS-16A

Hardware Specifications

Table 3.1 Basic Specifications

Parameter Specification

Input range Unisolated -10V - +10V

Number of input channels 16ch

Accuracy *1 ±0.025% of FSR

Current consumption

(Max.)

1600mA

Operating conditions Temperature : 0 - 50°C Humidity : 10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

External dimensions (mm) 105(W) x 230 (D) x 25.5 (H)

Weight 350g

Supported board

Board for PCI Express

AIO-121601E3-PE, AIO-161601E3-PE, AIO-121601UE-PE, AIO-161601UE-PE

Board for PCI

AD12-16(PCI)EV, AD16-16(PCI)EV, AD12-16U(PCI)EV, AD16-16U(PCI)EV,

AD12-16(PCI)E, AD16-16(PCI)E, AD12-16U(PCI)EH, AD16-16U(PCI)EH

Board for ISA

AD12-16(PC)EH, AD16-16(PC)EH, AD12-16U(PC)EH, AD16-16U(PC)EH

*1 : For ambient temperatures of 0°C, 50°C, a full scale range error of 0.1% may occur. The error can be minimized by

adjusting the board at the temperature at which it is to be used.

Table 3.2 Sample/hold Amp.

Parameter Specification

Acquisition time 1.5μsec

Settling time 350nsec

Aperture time 25nsec

Aperture uncertainty 0.3nsec

Output Droop rate 0.5μV/μsec

Input Impedance 1MΩ or more (when power is on)

Output Impedance 1Ω or more (when power is on)

3. About Hardware

ATSS-16A

Table 3.3 Terminal (CN2 - CN5) Specifications

Used terminal

5.6

11.1

15.8

3.2

7.62

6.2

Compatible

Y pin

C3A

[mfd. by J.S.T.] equivalent

Pin screw M3

ML-40S1BYF

[mfd. by Sato Parts] equivalent

Terminal

block

dimension

[mm]

Y pin

dimension

[mm]

Table 3.4 Interface Connector (CN1, CN6) Specifications

Used connector 37-pin D-SUB connector [F (female) type]

DC-37ST-N [mfd. by JAE] equivalent

Lock nut Screw size #4-40UNC GM-25HU [mfd. by HONDA] equivalent

Compatible

connector

37-pin D-SUB connector [M (male) type]

(DCSP-JB37PF [mfd. by JAE] equivalent),

(17JE-23370-02(D8C) [mfd. by JEI] equivalent), etc

Differences between ATSS-16 and ATSS-16A

The ATSS-16A is not upper compatible with the ATSS-16.

The ATSS-16A is different in specification, depending on the board number as listed below.

The differences in specification are listed below.

Table 3.5 ATSS-16 and ATSS-16A specifications

Parameter ATSS-16 Specification ATSS-16A Specification*1

[Board No.: No.7357]

ATSS-16A Specification*2

[Board No.: No.7357A]

Accuracy

(For ambient

temperatures of 0

°C,

°C)

0.5%

0.1% 0.1%

Current consumption

(Max.)

+5VDC 1500mA +5VDC 1600mA +5VDC 1600mA

External power supply

requirement

+5V - +6VDC

+5V - +9VDC +5V - +9VDC

AGND and GND signals

connection

The AGND and GND signals are

connected to the board internally.

The AGND and GND

signals are not connected to

the board internally.

The AGND and GND

signals are connected to

the board internally.

*1: It is a specification of the board that has been described at the right of board name [ATSS-16A] as “No.7357”

*2: It is a specification of the board that has been described at the right of board name [ATSS-16A] as “No.7357A”

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