Bus master data transfer can be used for the analogue inputs and outputs either separately or at the same time
The ADA16-32-2 series features two multifunction 16-bit/500-kHz data acquisition devices: ADA16-32-2(PCI)F for a PCI-bus and ADA16-32-2(CB)F for a Cardbus interface.
The devices feature DMA bus mastering for continuous, high-speed data streaming without CPU intervention.
Bus master data transfer can be used for the analogue inputs and outputs either separately or at the same time.
This can be used to transfer large volumes of data between the PC card and PC without placing a load on the CPU.
When using bus master data transfer for analogue input data, users can also transfer the analogue output, digital input, digital output, and counter data at the same time synchronised with the analogue input clock signal.
This function ensures reliable data synchronisation in systems implemented.
Buffer memory available for background processing independent of software.
The analogue inputs and outputs each have their own buffer memory which can be used when not using bus master transfer.
Users can also perform analogue input and output in the background, independent of software and the current status of the PC.
The ADA16-32-2 contains analogue inputs (16-bit, 32ch), analogue outputs (16-bit, 2ch), digital inputs (4ch), digital outputs (4ch), and counters (32-bit binary, 1ch).
Combining all these features on one Daq device allows complex systems to be implemented on portable system with only one PCI slot or on a laptop with Cardbus interface.
These high-speed devices can be combined with Contec's free of charge measurement software.
The Contec measurement software is available at no charge and are compatible with Contec's data acquisition systems.
Included in the Contec measurement software are: FFT analyser frequency analysis software; Hyper-Logger data acquisition software; Data Scope high-speed measurement software; Excel Scope MS Excel-based measurement software; Pen Recorder extended data recording software; and function generator waveform generating software.
Drivers for many Windows-based environments, including Visual Basic, C/C++, Borland, Delphi, Matlab and Labview are free of charge and included with each device.
