GE VMIVME-4116 Analog Output Board

• Settling Time: 10 µs maximum to ±0.003% of full-scale range (FSR)
• Output Current: Buffered voltage output (±10 V at 5 mA)
• Data Transfer: Supports byte or word writes to DACs via data bits D00 through D15
• Update Control:
  • Jumper-selectable synchronized update control
  • Selectable external update control input
  • Software-controlled strobe for single update strobe for all DAC outputs
• Connectors: P2 connector with multiplexed programmable outputs for testing
• Indicator: Front panel fail LED
• Output Connector: High-reliability DIN-type output connector
• Power-Up State: Outputs set to 0.0 V on power-up and automatically disconnected from the field
• Form Factor: Double Eurocard size
• Bus Compatibility: Supports VMIC’s analog expansion and Built-in-Test bus (AMXbus™) for interconnecting various VMIC ADC and DAC boards
• Addressing: Physical address selected by 12 DIP switches; VMEbus address lines A05 through A15 decoded for board selection
• VMEbus Access: Address modifier bits are jumper-selectable to support nonprivileged short I/O or supervisory short I/O access (factory configured for supervisory short I/O access)

Functional Characteristics

• High Precision: The 16-bit DACs provide a resolution of 305 µV per least significant bit (LSB), ensuring accurate analog signal generation.
• Fast Settling Time: The board achieves a settling time of 10 µs to within ±0.003% of FSR, enabling rapid updates of analog outputs.
• Flexible Update Control: Multiple update control options, including synchronized, external, and software-controlled updates, allow for versatile operation in different system configurations.
• Buffered Outputs: Buffered voltage outputs ensure stable signal delivery, even under varying load conditions.
• Built-in Diagnostics: The front panel fail LED and control and status register (CSR) provide real-time monitoring of board status and facilitate troubleshooting.
• Industrial-Grade Design: The board is designed to withstand harsh industrial environments with robust connectors and wide temperature operation capabilities.
• AMXbus Support: The board supports VMIC’s AMXbus for easy integration with other VMIC ADC and DAC boards, enabling scalable and modular system designs.

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation: Used in PLC systems, DCS, and HMI systems for precise control of analog devices such as valves, actuators, and sensors.
• Process Control: Monitors and regulates parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow in chemical, petroleum, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Test and Measurement: Applied in high-precision counting and measurement systems for processing and analyzing input signals.
• Data Acquisition Systems: Used for collecting and processing large amounts of data in real-time applications.
• Power Generation: Manages electrical parameters in power plants to ensure stable operation.
• Aerospace and Defense: Utilized in radar systems, missile control, and flight control systems for precise and reliable performance.
• Transportation Systems: Applied in traffic signal control and railway systems for managing signal and control device connections.
• Machine Vision: Supports image processing and analysis tasks in automated inspection systems.