The DIO-16.PCI provides
8 Inputs and 8 Outputs, which can be utilized for PC based
control and automation of equipment including sensors,
switches, satellite antenna control systems, video and
audio studio automation, security control systems, and
other industrial automation systems. In addition, the
DIO-16.PCI is the perfect choice for integrating unattended
status monitoring equipment, and fallback network
switching circuits.
The DIO-16.PCI's 8 Inputs provide optical isolation
to protect the PC and other sensitive equipment from
spikes and ground loop current that can be generated
in industrial environments. For your reference, we have
provided a sample wiring diagram for an optically isolated
input circuit.
The standard input resistor value is 560 Ohms, minimum
turn-on voltage is 2.8V, maximum input voltage is 12V
and maximum current is 20mA. If your application requires
other values, please refer to the user manual or contact
a Sealevel support specialist.
The 8 reed relay outputs provide high quality, long
life, low current (10 Watt maximum), dry contact switch
closures. Reed relays are well suited for low current
applications. The relays are normally open, and close
when energized. Writing a "1" to the proper
port bit can individually energize each relay. For your
reference, we have provided a sample wiring diagram
for a reed relay output circuit.
Our SeaI/O Family of Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and Linux
Software drivers is included along with sample applications
and utilities for rapid application development.
