Ver.1.01
AI-1608VIN-USB, AI-1608AIN-USB 1
N Series for USB
Isolated Analog Input Unit
(±10V Voltage Input)
AI-1608VIN-USB
(0 - 20mA Current Input)
AI-1608AIN-USB
* The photograph is a AI-1608AIN-USB.
* Specifications, color and design of the products are subject to change
without notice.
This product is an analog input unit supporting USB2.0 to provide the
input function of analog signal from USB port on the computer. Compact
design, (188.0(W)×78.0(D)×30.5(H)mm), features flexibility in installation.
The product can be set on the floor, wall, and inside the console or
equipment with the DIN rail.
For AI-1608VIN-USB, 8 channels of 16-bit analog input, and digital input
and output (4 channels respectively) are equipped, and these circuits are
isolated from the computer. As the analog input supports differential
input, accurate measurement can be performed even when potential
differences with the signal source occur.
The input range supports ±10V voltage input bipolar.
As for AI-1608AIN-USB, 8 channels of 16-bit analog input, and digital
input and output (4 channels respectively) are equipped, and these
circuits are isolated from the computer. As the analog input supports
differential input, accurate measurement can be performed even when
potential differences with the signal source occur.
The input range supports 0-20mA current input.
* The contents in this document are subject to change without notice.
* Visit the CONTEC website to check the latest details in the document.
* The information in the data sheets is as of May 2019.
Features
<AI-1608VIN-USB>
8 channels of analog input (voltage input) with high accuracy, and 4
channels of digital input and output respectively are contained
Analog input (10μsec/ch, 16bit, 8ch), and digital input and output (Input:
TTL level 4 channels, Output: Open-collector 4 channels) are equipped.
The analog input supports differential input and the ±10V voltage input
bipolar.
<AI-1608AIN-USB>
8 channels of analog input (current input) with high accuracy, and 4
channels of digital input and output respectively are contained
Analog input (20μsec/ch, 16bit, 8ch), digital input and output (Input: TTL
level 4 channels, Output: Open-collector 4 channels) are equipped. The
analog input supports differential input and the 0-20mA current input.
<Common>
Buffer memory available in FIFO format
This product contains buffer memory (8K data) which can be used in
FIFO format. You can perform analog input in the background,
independent of software and the current status of the PC.
Sampling can be driven by a clock or by various triggers
Sampling can be started and stopped by software and external (timing of
control signals input from external) triggers.
The sampling period can be controlled by the internal clock (high-
precision timer included in the product).
Isolated from the bus by a digital isolator
This product isolates the PC from analog input as well as digital I/O by a
digital isolator, which improves the noise performance.
Open collector output for digital output
The use of open collector output ensures digital outputting with TTL or
12-24 V power by the power of the external device.
Compact design not restricting installation location
(188.0(W)×78.0(D)×30.5(H))
Compact design of 188.0(W) × 78.0(D) × 30.5(H) does not require special
installation location.
Compatible to USB1.1/USB2.0
Compatible to USB1.1/USB2.0 and capable to achieve high speed
transfer at High Speed (480 Mbps)
Diverse installations such as screw fastening, magnet, DIN rail are
possible
Installation on the floor / wall /ceiling is possible by screw fastening,
magnet, rubber feet, etc. In addition, DIN rail mounting mechanism is
equipped as standard with the product, making it easy to install the
product within the panel or the device.
Easy-to-wire terminal connector adopted
Adoption of terminal connector (with screws) enables to achieve easy
wiring.
Software-based calibration function
Calibration of analog input can be all performed by software. Apart from
the adjustment information prepared before shipment, additional
adjustment information can be stored according to the use environment.
Windows compatible driver software is provided
Using the provided driver software API-AIO(WDM) for USB makes it
possible to create applications of Windows.
In addition, a Diagnostic Program to confirm the hardware operations is
supplied as well.
Data logger software [C-LOGGER] (Analog input only) compatible
Data logger software [C-LOGGER] program is compatible with our
products and it displays the recorded signal data as a graph or saves
them in a file, and dynamic forwards them to the spreadsheet software
program "Excel".
LabVIEW is supported by a plug-in of dedicated library
Using the dedicated library allows a user to create each application for
LabVIEW.
Ver.1.01
AI-1608VIN-USB, AI-1608AIN-USB 2
Specifications
Function Specifications
Item
AI-1608VIN-USB
AI-1608AIN-USB
Analog
input
Isolated specification
Bus-Isolated
Input type
Differential Input
Input channel
8ch
Input range
Voltage: Bipolar ±10V
Current: 0 - 20mA
Maximum input rating
±15V
30mA
Input impedance
1MΩ or more
250Ω (Typ.)
Resolution
16bit
Non-linear error *1*2
±8LSB
±20LSB
Conversion speed
10μsec/ch *3
20μsec/ch *3
Buffer memory
8K data *4
Conversion start trigger
Software / external trigger
Conversion stop trigger
Number of sampling times / external trigger / soft-ware
External start signal
TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected to the
DI00-pin by software)
External stop signal
TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected to the
DI01-pin by software)
External clock signal
TTL level (Rising or falling edge can be selected to the
DI02-pin by software)
Digital input
Number of input channels
4ch
Input type
Bus-isolated TTL level input (Negative logic) *5*6
Digital
output
Number of output channels
4ch
Output format
Bus-isolated open collector output (Negative logic) *5
Output voltage
30VDC (Max.)
Output current
40mA (par channel) (Max.)
USB
Bus specification
USB Specification 2.0/1.1-compliant
USB transfer rate *7
12Mbps (Full-speed), 480Mbps (High-speed)
USB connector
USB mini B connector
Power supply
Self-power
Power
supply
Input voltage range
12 - 24VDC±10%
Current consumption (Max.)
12VDC 250mA, 24VDC 150mA
Power supply connector
European type terminal 3.5mm pitch 3-pin jack
connector
Common
section
Interface connector
European type terminal 3.5mm pitch 10-pin jack
connector
Dielectric strength
500VAC
Physical dimensions (mm)
188.0(W)×78.0(D)×30.5(H) (No projection included)
Weight
250g (Not including the USB cable or attachment)
The length of cable (supplied)
USB cable(Type A - mini-B type) 1.8m
*1 The non-linearity error means an error of approximately ±0.1% occurs over the maximum range at -20°C and
60°C ambient temperature.
*2 At the time of the source use of a signal which built in the high-speed operational amplifier.
*3 This numerical displays the conversion speed for A/D converter. The minimum executable sampling cycle
depends on the operating condition of the terminal.
*4 Not only sampling data but also status data are stored in buffer memory. This product employs 8K (8192 data)
data buffer memory. When the number of channels x the number of sampling are up to 8192 data (see below),
sampling can be done at 10μsec/ch of the conversion speed of A/D converter.
The number of channels x The number of sampling≤8192 data
However, the amount of data that can actually be stored in buffer memory will be decreased since the memory
for one data at one sampling is used as internal status.
See the images of buffer memory below.
*5 Data “0” and “1” correspond to the High and Low levels, respectively.
*6 The DI00 / DI01 / DI02-pin of digital input cannot be used simultaneously with External start signal/ External
stop signal/ External clock signal.
*7 The USB transfer rate depends on the host PC environment used (OS and USB host controller).
Installation Environment Requirements
Item
AI-1608VIN-USB
AI-1608AIN-USB
Operating ambient temperature
-20 - +60°C *8
Operating ambient humidity
10 - 90%RH (No condensation)
Floating dust particles
Not to be excessive
Corrosive gases
None
Line-noise
resistance *9
Line noise
AC Line/±2kV
Signal Line /±1kV(IEC61000-4-4 Level 3, EN61000-4-4 Level 3)
Static
electricity
resistance
Touch /±4kV(IEC61000-4-2 Level 2, EN61000-4-2 Level 2)
Air /±8kV(IEC61000-4-2 Level 3, EN61000-4-2 Level 3)
Vibration
resistance
Sweep
resistance
10 - 57Hz /semi-amplitude vibration 0.15mm, 57 - 150Hz/2.0G
40minutes each in X, Y, and Z directions
(JIS C60068-2-6-compliant, IEC60068-2-6-compliant)
Shock resistance
147m/s
2
(15G)/11ms/half-sine shock
(JIS C 60068-2-27 -compliant, IEC 60068-2-27 -compliant)
Standard
VCCI Class A, FCC Class A,
CE Marking (EMC Directive Class A, RoHS Directive)
*8 When using the supplied AC adaptor POA 201-10-2, it is 0 - 40°C.
*9 When using the supplied AC adaptor POA 201-10-2.
AC adapter environmental condition (environmental specification)
Item
Specifications
Input voltage range
90 - 264VAC
Rated input current
300mA
Number of frequency
50 - 60Hz
Rated output voltage
12.0VDC
Rated output current
1.0A (Max.)
Physical dimensions (mm)
47.5(W)x75(D)x27.3(H) (No protrusions)
Weight
175g
Operating temperature
0 - 40ºC
Operating humidity
20 - 80%RH (No condensation)
Life expectancy *10
1.5 years (at the ambient temperature 40 ºC when 100VAC is input and 1.0A
is output)
4 years (at the ambient temperature 40 ºC when 100VAC is input and 0.5A
is output)
Allowable time of short
interruption
20ms (Max.) (When 100VAC is input and 0.55A is output) *11
Floating dust particles
Not to be excessive
Corrosive gases
None
Voltage compatible to the
supplied AC cable
125VAC 7A
*10 Life expectancy is four years when using this product.
*11 When short interruption occurs and
Support Software
You can use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and
development environment. For more details on the supported OS,
applicable languages, or to download the latest version of software, visit
the CONTEC Web site.
Name
Contents
How to get
Driver software
API-AIO(WDM) for USB
The API-AIO(WDM) is the Windows version driver
software that provides products in the form of Win32
API functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as
Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic
program useful for checking operation is provided.
Download from the
CONTEC website
Data Logger Software
C-LOGGER
C-LOGGER is a data logger software program
compatible with our analog I/O products. This
program enables the recorded signal data to be
displayed as a graph, zoom-observed, saved in a file,
and dynamic forwarded to the spreadsheet software
program "Excel".
It eliminates the need for tedious programming.
LabVIEW VI Library for
Data Acquisition
DAQfast for LabVIEW
This is a data collection library to use our devices in the
LabVIEW by National Instruments.
With Polymorphic VI, our design enables a LabVIEW
user to operate seamlessly.
Our aim is for the customers to perform easily,
promptly what they wish to do.