Analog Output Boards

The A-626 CR is an ISA bus data acquisition board for PC-based control systems that need six 12-bit analogue outputs alongside 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs. Each D/A channel can be set to a voltage range of 0 ~ 5 V, 0 ~ 10 V, ±5 V or ±10 V, or to a 4 ~ 20 mA sink current output.Why choose this model: It suits engineers building analogue control and test rigs on legacy ISA-based PCs. The on-board BB Ref-01 reference chip is included to reduce thermal drift of the reference voltage. The board connects directly to DB-16P, DB-16R, DB-24PR, DN-20 and DN-37 wiring accessories, and this ordering code includes one CA-4002 D-Sub connector.Driver support covers Linux, DOS, Windows 98/NT/2000 and 32-bit Windows XP/Vista/7, with a DLL and ActiveX control plus sample programs for several development environments, including LabVIEW and Visual Basic. The A-726 is designed to be fully compatible with the A-626.ApplicationsSignal analysisIndustrial automationLaboratory automationSensor interfaceFFT and frequency analysisTransient analysisProduction testProcess control

The A-626/S CR is an ISA bus data acquisition board for PC-based control that provides six 12-bit analogue output channels alongside 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs. Each D/A channel can be set by jumper to a voltage range of ±10 V, ±5 V, 0 ~ 5 V or 0 ~ 10 V, or to a 4 ~ 20 mA current sink output, so one card can suit a mix of actuators and control inputs.Its on-board BB Ref-01 reference chip is included to reduce thermal drift of the reference voltage. The card works with internal reference voltages of -5 V and -10 V, or an external reference of up to ±10 V AC or DC, and it supports IRQ levels from IRQ3 to IRQ15. It connects directly to DB-16P, DB-16R, DB-24PR, DN-20 and DN-37 wiring boards.Software support covers Linux, DOS, Windows 98/NT/2000 and 32-bit Windows XP/Vista/7. A DLL and ActiveX control are provided, with sample programs for Turbo C++, Borland C++, Microsoft C++, Visual C++, Borland Delphi, Borland C++ Builder, Visual Basic and LabVIEW. The A-726 is a newer generation card designed to be fully compatible with the A-626, while the A-628 offers 8 AO channels.ApplicationsSignal analysisIndustrial automationLaboratory automationSensor interfaceFFT and frequency analysisTransient analysisProduction testProcess control

The A-726 CR is an ISA bus data acquisition card for engineers who need six 12-bit analogue outputs alongside 16 TTL digital inputs and 16 TTL digital outputs in a single PC slot. It is designed to be fully compatible with the A-626, so it can be used as a like-for-like option in existing ISA-based systems.Each D/A channel can be set individually by jumper to one of several output ranges: ±10 V, ±5 V, 0 ~ 5 V, 0 ~ 10 V, or 4 ~ 20 mA (sink). The reference circuit can use an internal -5 V or -10 V source, or an external reference of up to ±10 V, AC or DC. An on-board reference device is included to limit reference voltage drift with temperature.Software support covers DLL and ActiveX control, with sample programs for Turbo C++, Borland C++, Microsoft Visual C++, Borland Delphi, Borland C++ Builder, Visual Basic and LabVIEW. Driver support is listed for Linux, DOS, Windows 98/NT/2000 and 32-bit Windows XP/Vista/7.ApplicationsSignal analysisIndustrial automationLaboratory automationSensor interfaceFFT and frequency analysisTransient analysisProduction testProcess control

The ISO-DA16 CR is a 16-channel, 14-bit analogue output board for PC/AT compatible computers with an ISA bus. Each output has its own converter and optical isolation rated for up to 2500 Vrms common-mode voltage, which suits programmable voltage sources and programmable current sinks in process control and harsh environments.Output type (unipolar or bipolar) and range can be set in software across 0 ~ 5 V, ±5 V, 0 ~ 10 V and ±10 V. Each converter also provides a 4 ~ 20 mA current sink to ground, and the outputs use double-buffered D/A latches with command set programming.The board is jumperless and trimless. Calibration is carried out under software control with the data held in EEPROM, and the power-on value of each output can be pre-defined and stored on board. This ordering code includes one CA-4002 D-Sub connector.ApplicationsProgrammable voltage sourceProgrammable current sinkHarsh environment operationProcess control

ISO-DA16/S CR is an ISA bus card that provides 16 isolated, double-buffered analogue outputs for PC/AT compatible computers. Each channel can be configured in software as a voltage output or a current sink, so one board can serve as a programmable voltage source or a programmable current sink in the same system.Isolation is provided by a built-in DC/DC converter rated at 3000 VDC, together with 2500 VDC photo-isolation. Output type (unipolar or bipolar) and range (0 ~ 5 V, ±5 V, 0 ~ 10 V or ±10 V) are set in software, and calibration is also performed in software with the data held in EEPROM, so no trimpots or jumpers need adjusting.The board also includes 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs at 5 V/TTL levels and three 16-bit timer/counter channels. It is supplied with a DN-37 terminal board and a CA-3710 D-Sub cable. Engineers working on process control or harsh-environment installations within the 0 ~ +60 °C operating range will find the board suited to these tasks.ApplicationsProgrammable voltage sourceProgrammable current sinkHarsh environment operationProcess control

The ISO-DA8 CR is an ISA bus analogue output card for PC/AT compatible computers. It provides eight 14-bit channels with optical isolation rated for up to 2500 VDC common-mode voltage, so it suits programmable source and loop-driving tasks where field wiring must be kept apart from the PC.Each channel can be configured in software as a voltage output or a 4 ~ 20 mA current sink. Output type (unipolar or bipolar) and range, covering 0 ~ 5 V, ±5 V, 0 ~ 10 V and ±10 V, are set by software. The card uses a double-buffered D/A latch and a command set for programming, and its calibration is performed in software with data stored in EEPROM, so there are no jumpers or trimpots to adjust.The board also provides 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs at 5 V/TTL levels, plus three 16-bit timer/counter channels. A power-on value for each output can be predefined and held in the on-board EEPROM. A CA-4002 D-Sub connector is included, and the card draws 800 mA from +5 V with an operating range of 0 ~ +60°C.ApplicationsProgrammable voltage sourceProgrammable current sinkHarsh environment operationProcess control

The ISO-DA8/S CR is an isolated analog output card for PC/AT compatible computers, providing eight 14-bit channels that can drive voltage or current loads. Each channel has its own converter with built-in DC/DC isolation, which suits engineers who need to keep control outputs electrically separated from the host PC.Output type and range are set in software, so unipolar or bipolar operation and the 0 ~ 5 V, ±5 V, 0 ~ 10 V or ±10 V ranges can be changed without hardware adjustment. The board is jumperless and trimless, and calibration is performed in software with the data held in EEPROM. The power-on output value can also be defined and stored on board, which helps when outputs must start from a known state.The card also provides 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs and three 16-bit timer/counter channels, all at 5 V/TTL levels. This ordering code is supplied with a DN-37 Terminal Board and a CA-3710 D-Sub cable, rather than the CA-4002 D-Sub connector listed for the ISO-DA8 CR.ApplicationsProgrammable voltage sourceProgrammable current sinkHarsh environment operationProcess control

The PEX-DA16 CR is a 16-channel, 14-bit analogue output card for PCI Express slots, suited to engineers who need many control outputs in a single host PC. Each channel can be configured on its own as either a voltage output (±10 V) or a current output (0 ~ 20 mA, sink), so mixed signal types can share one board.Calibration is handled in software, so no jumpers or trim-pots need adjusting. The calibration data is stored in EEPROM for long-term use. A 4-bit Card ID switch lets the software identify individual boards when two or more cards are installed in the same computer. The card is also described as a drop-in replacement for the PIO-DA series, without changes to existing software or drivers.The board adds 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital input and 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital output, with pull-high and pull-low jumpers for the DI channels. Analogue outputs use double-buffered DA latching and static update mode. The card is CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS and WEEE certified and ships with one CA-4002 D-Sub connector.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemProcess monitor and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generator from digital I/O port

The PEX-DA4 CR is a PCI Express x1 data acquisition board providing four 14-bit analogue output channels for engineers who need flexible signal generation in a PC. Each channel can be configured individually as a voltage output (±10 V) or a current output (0 to 20 mA, sink), so a single board can drive mixed signal types without hardware changes.Calibration is performed in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data is stored in EEPROM for long-term use. The board also includes a 4-bit Card ID switch so that individual cards can be identified in software when two or more boards are installed in the same computer. The PEX-DA series is designed as a direct replacement for the PIO-DA series, requiring no modification to existing software or drivers.Besides the four analogue outputs, the board provides 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs, both 5 V, with 500 kHz typical response speed, plus three 16-bit timer/counter/frequency channels. It ships with one CA-4002 D-Sub connector, and is CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS and WEEE certified.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from digital I/O port

The PEX-DA8 CR is an 8-channel, 14-bit analogue output board for PCI Express systems. It suits engineers who need several control outputs from a single PC slot, with voltage or current signals selected per channel rather than fixed for the whole card.Each channel can be configured independently as a voltage output (±10 V) or a current output (0 to 20 mA, sink). Calibration is handled in software, so the board has no jumpers or trim-pots to adjust, and calibration data is stored in EEPROM. A 4-bit Card ID switch lets software identify individual boards when two or more are installed in the same computer.The board also includes 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital input, 16 channels of 5 V/CMOS digital output and three 16-bit timer/counter channels. It is supplied with one CA-4002 D-Sub connector. According to the manufacturer's notes, it is designed as a direct replacement for the PIO-DA series without changes to existing software or drivers.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemsProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from digital I/O ports

The PIO-DA16U CR is a universal PCI data acquisition card providing 16 analogue output channels at 14-bit resolution. Each channel can be set individually to voltage output (±10 V) or current output (0 ~ 20 mA), which suits mixed actuator and instrument loops in a single PC.Calibration is performed in software rather than with jumpers and trim-pots, and the calibration data can be stored in EEPROM. The card also carries 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital input with pull-high and pull-low options, 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital output, and a 4-bit Card ID switch so that software can identify individual boards when two or more are installed in the same computer. Three 16-bit timer/counter channels with a 4 MHz internal reference are also included.The card is supplied with one CA-4002 D-Sub connector. Its 14-bit analogue outputs are specified at 0.04% of FSR ±2 LSB at 25 °C for ±10 V, and it operates from 0 to +60°C.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemProcess monitor and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generator from digital I/O port

The PIO-DA16U/S CR is a 16-channel analogue output board for universal 3.3 V/5 V PCI slots. Each channel can be set individually to voltage (±10 V) or current (0 ~ 20 mA) output, which suits engineers who need to drive mixed actuator or controller inputs from a single PC card.Calibration is done in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data is stored in EEPROM. The board also carries 16 TTL digital inputs, 16 TTL digital outputs and three 16-bit timer/counter channels, with a 4-bit Card ID switch to identify the board when two or more are installed in the same computer.This ordering code includes one CA-3710 D-Sub cable. The board is listed for high speed data acquisition, process monitoring and control, vibration analysis and digital pattern generation from its digital I/O port.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from digital I/O port

The PIO-DA4U CR is a universal PCI board for engineers who need four 14-bit analog outputs in a host PC. Each channel can be set individually to voltage output (±10 V) or current output (0 ~ 20 mA), which suits mixed-signal control and test set-ups where signal types vary between channels.Calibration is handled in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data can be stored in EEPROM. The board also provides 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital input with pull-high and pull-low options, 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital output, and three 16-bit timer/counter channels referenced to an internal 4 MHz clock.The board fits a universal PCI slot (3.3 V or 5 V signalling) and includes one CA-4002 D-Sub connector. A 4-bit Card ID switch lets software identify individual boards when two or more are installed in the same computer (version 1.1 or above).ApplicationsHigh-speed data acquisition systemsProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from the digital I/O port

The PIO-DA4U/S CR is a 4-channel analogue output card for universal PCI slots, offering 14-bit resolution. Each channel can be configured individually as either a voltage output (±10 V) or a current output (0 to 20 mA), so one board can drive a mix of field device types.Calibration is performed in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data can be stored in EEPROM. The card also provides 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital input and 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital output, with pull-high and pull-low options on the digital input channels. An onboard Card ID switch helps identify individual boards when two or more are installed in the same computer.This variant ships with a CA-3710 D-Sub cable. The PIO-DA4U CR version is supplied with a CA-4002 D-Sub connector instead, so choose the variant that matches your wiring preference.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemProcess monitor and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generator from digital I/O port

PIO-DA8U CR is a universal PCI card that provides eight 14-bit analogue outputs for engineers who need precise control signals inside a PC-based data acquisition system. Each channel can be configured individually as either a voltage output (±10 V) or a current output (0 ~ 20 mA), so one board can serve mixed signal types.Calibration is handled in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data can be stored in EEPROM. The card also carries 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital input with pull-high and pull-low options, and 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital output, with a 4-bit Card ID switch to identify the board when two or more are installed in the same computer.The board is supplied with one CA-4002 D-Sub connector. It is rated for 0 ~ +60°C operation and -20 ~ +70°C storage, and carries CE, UKCA, FCC, RoHS and WEEE certifications.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from digital I/O port

The PIO-DA8U/S CR is an 8-channel analogue output board for universal PCI slots, supporting both 3.3 V and 5 V signalling. Each channel can be set individually as a voltage output (±10 V) or a current output (0 ~ 20 mA), with 14-bit resolution and static update operation.Calibration is performed in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data can be stored in EEPROM. An onboard 4-bit Card ID switch (version 1.1 or above) lets software identify the board when two or more cards are fitted in the same computer.This ordering code includes a CA-3710 D-Sub cable. The board also provides 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital input with pull-high and pull-low options, 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital output and three 16-bit timer/counter channels. Operating temperature is 0 ~ +60°C.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemsProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from digital I/O ports

The PISO-DA16U CR is a universal PCI board for engineers who need sixteen isolated 14-bit analogue outputs in a PC-hosted acquisition or control system. It can be used as a direct replacement for the PIO-DA series without changing existing software or drivers, which helps when upgrading or maintaining legacy systems.Each channel can be set individually to voltage output (±10 V) or current output (0 to 20 mA). Calibration is performed in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data is stored in EEPROM. Sixteen 5 V/TTL digital inputs and sixteen 5 V/TTL digital outputs are also provided on the same board, with 2500 V DC bus-type isolation and a built-in DC/DC converter with 3000 VDC protection to help protect the host PC.An onboard 4-bit Card ID switch lets software identify individual boards when two or more are installed in the same computer. The board ships with one CA-4002 D-Sub connector.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemsProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from digital I/O port

The PISO-DA16U/S CR is a universal PCI analog output board with 16 channels of 14-bit output. Each channel can be set individually to voltage (±10 V) or current (0 to 20 mA), which suits engineers who need mixed signal types on one card.The board is designed as a drop-in replacement for the PIO-DA series, so existing software and drivers do not need to be modified. Its 2500 V DC bus-type isolation helps protect the host PC from power surges. Calibration is performed in software, and the calibration data is stored in EEPROM, so no jumpers or trim-pots are needed.This /S variant ships with a CA-3710 D-Sub cable. Choose the CR connector version (CA-4002) if you prefer that accessory instead. The onboard 4-bit Card ID switch lets software identify the board when two or more cards are fitted in the same computer.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemsProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from digital I/O port

The PISO-DA2U CR is a PCI analog output board with two channels, built for engineers who need isolated voltage or current outputs in a host PC. It uses the universal PCI interface (3.3 V/5 V) and is a direct replacement for the PISO-DA2, requiring no changes to existing software or drivers.Each channel can be set to voltage or current output independently, with its own range: ±10 V, ±5 V, 0 ~ 10 V, 0 ~ 5 V, 0 ~ 20 mA or 4 ~ 20 mA. Isolation is rated at 3750 VDC for bus and channel-to-channel protection and 3000 VDC for power. Calibration is done in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data is stored in EEPROM.Two-channel, 12-bit analog output with double-buffered DA latchBoard recognition via onboard 4-bit Card ID switch when multiple boards are installedTwo D-Sub connectors (male DB9 x 2) and two CA-PC09M connectors included with this ordering codeApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemHarsh environment operationSignal isolation

PISO-DA2U/S CR is a universal PCI analog output board for engineers who need two isolated 12-bit outputs in a host PC. It works with 3.3 V or 5 V PCI slots and provides 3750 VDC bus-type and channel-to-channel isolation, which suits signal isolation in noisy or demanding environments.Each channel can be configured independently as a voltage output (±10 V, ±5 V, 0 to 10 V or 0 to 5 V) or a current output (0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA). Calibration is performed in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data is stored in EEPROM. The board is stated to be fully compatible with the PISO-DA2 and a direct replacement without changes to software or driver.The Card ID switch allows the board to be identified in software when two or more boards are installed in the same computer. The package includes two CA-PC09M D-Sub connectors. The source specifications are those published for the PISO-DA2U; the /S suffix is not explained in the source data, so check the ordering code and datasheet before specifying.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemsHarsh environment operationSignal isolation

PISO-DA4U CR is a universal PCI analogue output board with four 14-bit isolated channels. It is intended for engineers who need to drive voltage or current signals from a PC while keeping the host protected from damaging power surges on the field side.Each channel can be set individually to voltage output (±10 V) or current output (0 to 20 mA). Calibration is performed in software, so no jumpers or trim-pots are needed, and the calibration data is stored in EEPROM. The board also includes 16 TTL digital inputs with pull-high and pull-low options, 16 TTL digital outputs, and three 16-bit timer/counter channels.This variant ships with one CA-4002 D-Sub connector. The PISO-DA4U/S CR, which includes a CA-3710 D-Sub cable instead, is the alternative for the same four-channel board. The PISO-DA4U CR is designed to replace the PIO-DA series without changes to software or drivers, and it operates from 0 to +60 °C.ApplicationsHigh-speed data acquisition systemsProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from the digital I/O port

The PISO-DA4U/S CR is a universal PCI analog output board with four 14-bit channels, each individually configurable as a voltage output (±10 V) or a current output (0 to 20 mA). It suits engineers who need isolated analogue control signals in a PC-based data acquisition system.This variant ships with a CA-3710 D-Sub cable rather than the CA-4002 D-Sub connector supplied with the PISO-DA4U CR. The board is designed as a drop-in replacement for the PIO-DA series, so existing software and drivers do not need to be modified. Channel calibration is performed in software, and the calibration data can be stored in EEPROM.Key hardware includes 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital input and 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital output, three 16-bit timer/counter channels and a 4-bit Card ID switch for identifying boards when two or more are installed in the same computer.Typical applications include high-speed data acquisition, process monitoring and control, vibration analysis and digital pattern generation from the digital I/O port.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemProcess monitor and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generator from digital I/O port

The PISO-DA8U CR is an 8-channel, 14-bit isolated analog output card for universal PCI slots, aimed at engineers who need to drive analog outputs from a PC. Each channel can be set individually to voltage (±10 V) or current (0 ~ 20 mA) output, so one board can serve mixed field devices without rewiring the host.Designed as a drop-in replacement for the PIO-DA series, the card works without changes to existing software or drivers. Its 2500 V bus-type isolation protects the host PC from surges, and calibration is handled in software with the data stored in EEPROM, so no jumpers or trim-pots are needed.The board also provides 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital input and 16 channels of 5 V/TTL digital output, three 16-bit timer/counter channels and an onboard 4-bit Card ID switch for identifying boards when two or more are installed in one computer. This configuration is suited to high-speed data acquisition, process monitoring and control, vibration analysis and digital pattern generation.ApplicationsHigh speed data acquisition systemsProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from digital I/O port

The PISO-DA8U/S CR is an eight-channel analogue output card for universal PCI (3.3 V/5 V) slots, intended for PC-based control and test systems that need 14-bit outputs with bus-type isolation. Each channel can be set individually to voltage output (±10 V) or current output (0 to 20 mA), and the card includes a CA-3710 D-Sub cable.Calibration is performed in software rather than with jumpers or trim-pots, and the calibration data is stored in EEPROM. A 4-bit Card ID switch lets software identify the board when two or more cards are fitted in the same computer. The card also provides 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs at 5 V/TTL levels, together with three 16-bit timer/counter channels.Typical uses include high-speed data acquisition, process monitoring and control, vibration analysis, and generating digital patterns from the digital I/O port.ApplicationsHigh-speed data acquisition systemsProcess monitoring and controlVibration analysisDigital pattern generation from the digital I/O port