Features
Description The Sensoray Model 421 low cost interface saves space in ISA bus systems by combining five functions into one module. Four flat cables connect the Model 421 to external breakout boards.
Encoders Three 16-bit up/down counter channels are optimized for incremental encoders. Each channel accepts two phased TTL or RS-422 signals to track encoder direction and displacement. Unlike conventional counters, the 421 counters do not accumulate errors when the encoder dithers or changes direction. The 421 supplies 5-volt power to each encoder channel. A/D Eight differential input channels are multiplexed to a sample/hold and successive approximation A/D. A resistor-programmable instrumentation amplifier allows gains of 1 to 1000. The 15-volt outputs from the DC/DC supply ensure A/D linearity for 10 volt input signals. D/A Four voltage outputs channels may be programmed for 0 to +10 volts. One channel has a remote sense input to minimize line loss errors. All output voltages are reset to zero volts whenever a bus reset occurs. Watchdog The 421's watchdog timer output may be routed to either bus reset or nonmaskable interrupt. It may be enabled or disabled under program control. The timer is automatically disabled whenever a bus reset occurs.
Digital I/O The Model 421 has forty-eight digital I/O lines with industry standard pinouts for solid state relay boards. Each line is software programmable as an input or output. The status of output lines may be monitored by software. Whenever a system reset occurs all output channels are turned off. Software & Manuals 421 Instruction Manual >> Released 10/27/95 421 DLL >> Released 12/10/01 Mechanical Drawings and Images 421 Typical Application General Specifications General Operating temperature -25C to +70C PC bus interface I/O mapped, 16 ports Input power < 3 watts A/D Converter Number of channels 8 differential Input resistance 100 Megohms CMRR 100 dB min Max common mode +5 volts Conversion time 20 uS Resolution 12-bits Input voltage range 0 to 10 V, +5 V Offset error +1/2 LSB D/A Converter Conversion time 20 uS Resolution 12-bits Offset error +2 LSB Voltage output 0 to +10 volts Output resistance 87 ohms Digital I/O Number of channels 48 bidirectional Output voltage 0 to +5 V open collector Output sink current 100 mA @ 1.1 V Encoder I/O Number of channels 3 quadrature, 16-bit Input voltage TTL or RS-422 Input frequency 350 kHz Watchdog Timer Time-out: 500 mS 2-pin connector may be connected to the bus reset line to allow a system reset from software
421 Instruction Manual >> Released 10/27/95 421 DLL >> Released 12/10/01
Mechanical Drawings and Images
421 Typical Application
General Specifications
General
Operating temperature
-25C to +70C
PC bus interface
I/O mapped, 16 ports
Input power
< 3 watts
A/D Converter
Number of channels
8 differential
Input resistance
100 Megohms
CMRR
100 dB min
Max common mode
+5 volts
Conversion time
20 uS
Resolution
12-bits
Input voltage range
0 to 10 V, +5 V
Offset error
+1/2 LSB
D/A Converter
+2 LSB
Voltage output
0 to +10 volts
Output resistance
87 ohms
Digital I/O
48 bidirectional
Output voltage
0 to +5 V open collector
Output sink current
100 mA @ 1.1 V
Encoder I/O
3 quadrature, 16-bit
Input voltage
TTL or RS-422
Input frequency
350 kHz
Watchdog Timer
Time-out: 500 mS 2-pin connector may be connected to the bus reset line to allow a system reset from software