Measurement Computing's PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO is a data acquisition and control board for PC compatible computers with PCMCIA type II slots. The PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO provides 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog inputs, 12-bit A/D resolution, two analog outputs, four digital I/O lines, and three 16-bit down counters.
The analog input range is fully programmable in one of four bipolar ranges. An on-board pacer clock, or an external pacer input, or software polling can trigger A/D conversions. Transfers are via software polling, interrupt service or REP-INSW. A 4096-word FIFO buffer provides buffering between the A/D circuit and the PCMCIA bus.
The PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO provides two single-ended 12-bit analog voltage outputs. The analog output range is software selectable for ±10 V or ±5 V. The selected range applies to both channels.
The four digital I/O lines are available on one 4-line port. The digital channels are software configurable as four inputs or four outputs, and allow you to sense and control discrete events.
All signals pass through a 50-pin high-density connector. The board is completely plug-and-play, with no switches or jumpers to set.
"When we started designing these systems, we needed to locate a robust data acquisition unit that we could trust, have multiple inputs and a simple but effective software interface and a reasonable price." Michael Gray, Precia Molen
"We have used MCC devices for many years on any number of different projects, from pile testing to seismic tests, and we've always been more than satisified with their performance. This was the natural choice for us." Stephen Kemp, Manager, GBG Structural Services
