APCI-3701 Length Measurement Board

Quick Overview

The APCI-3701 is a PCI length measurement board with 8 or 16 channels for inductive transducers, LVDT or half-bridge sensors. The APCI-3701 includes a sinus generator supply. 64-bit drivers for Windows and Linux as well as programming samples are included, real-time drivers for Windows and Linux are available on request. Software includes 50 pre-calibrated transducer options and easy step by step instructions for calibrating transducers to individual channels.

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Features

PCI interface to the 32-bit data bus, 3.3 V or 5 V
Acquisition of 8 or 16 inductive transducers (half-bridge, LVDT)
16-bit resolution
Sampling rate depending on the transducer: APCI-3701-8/-16: from 2 to 20 kHz
Measuring frequency programmable through software: Standard version APCI-3701-8/-16: from 2 to 20 kHz (50 kHz on request)
Conversion triggered through software, digital input or timer
End of conversion through software and/or interrupt
PCI-DMA access
Onboard FIFO
Sequence RAM
16 digital inputs and outputs, optically isolated, 24 V
Connection of the transducer through an external box PX 3701-8 or -16. The box type depends on the transducer, please order separately.
Software operation
Automatic setting of the input levels (gain and offset) acc. to the transducer sensitivity
Tool for the individual databased calibration of the transducers
Database for connecting/calibrating a large range of industry-standard transducers (APCI-3701-8, or -16): Solartron; Tesa; Marposs; Schlumberger; Peter & Hirt; Mahr; RDP; Schaevitz; SMPR Controle. Further transducers like for example Horst Knaebel can be calibrated on request.

Safety Features

Input filters
Diagnostic function in case of short-circuits or line break

Applications

Gear wheel control
Gauge block
Acquisition of sensor data
Quality control
Industrial process control
Automatic parts control
R&D Instrumentation

Specifications

Inputs for Inductive Transducers

Channel features

	Number:	4, 8 or 16 Multiplexed
	Input Type:	Single-ended
	Coupling:	DC
	Resolution:	24-bit

Input level

	Input Impedance:	2 kΩ software-programmable 10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 10 MΩ
	Input Ranges:	± 3 V single ended

Sensor supply (sinus generator)

	Type:	Sinus differential (180° phase-shift)
	Coupling:	AC
	Programmed Signals:	Output frequency fP (primary frequency): 2-20 kHz depending on the transducer (50 kHz Knaebel)
	Output Impedance:	< 0.1 Ω typ., > 30 kΩ typ. in shutdown mode
	Short-circuit Current:	0.7 A typ. at 25°C with thermal protection

Digital I/O

Number of I/O Channels:	8 Digital Inputs, 8 Digital Outputs, 24V
Optical Isolation:	1000V through opto-couplers
Input Current at 24V:	3mA typical
Max. Input Frequency:	5kHz
Max. Switching Current:	50mA typical
Input Range:	0-30V
Output Range:	5-30V

Physical and environmental conditions

Dimensions:	140 x 99 mm
System Bus:	PCI 32-bit 3.3/5 V acc. to spec. 2.2 (PCISiG)
Space Required:	1 PCI slot for analog inputs, 1 slot opening for the digital I/O with FB3702
Operating Voltage:	+5 V, ±5 % from the PC; 24V external
Current Consumption (+5V from the PC)	APCI-3701-8: typical 630mA APCI-3701-16: typical 800mA
Front Connector:	50-pin SUB-D male connector
Additional Connector:	16-pin male connector for connecting the digital I/O
Operating Temperature:	0 to 60 °C (with forced cooling)

APCI-3701 Connection Details

PX3701-8:	Connection box for 8 half-bridge or LVDT inputs
PX3701-16:	Connection box for 16 half-bridge or LVDT inputs
ST3701:	50-pin D-Sub connection cable between APCI-3701 & PX3701
FB3702:	Ribbon cable for digital I/O on separate bracket
PX901-ZG:	Screw terminal panel for digital I/O, DIN Rail mounting
ST010:	Standard 37-pin D-Sub connection cable, 2m
ST011:	Standard 37-pin D-Sub connection cable, 5m

Availability: Stock Item

Components / Downloads

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REF	DESCRIPTION	DOWNLOADS	PRICE	ORDER ITEM

APCI-3701 Length Measurement Board
APCI-3701-8	Acquisition of 8 inductive displacement transducers, half-bridge, LVDT, 16-bit resolution 16 digital I/O, 24 V, optical isolation, function library with applicable transducers and calibration software Diagnostic function: short-circuit, detection of line break, library with applicable transducers, calibration software.	Datasheet Size: (543.69 KB)	£1,021.56	or call us for a quote
APCI-3701-16	Acquisition of 16 inductive displacement transducers, half-bridge, LVDT, 16-bit resolution 16 digital I/O, 24 V, optical isolation, library with applicable transducers Diagnostic function: short-circuit, detection of line break, library with applicable transducers, calibration software		£1,192.25	or call us for a quote

Connection Boxes
PX3701HB-8	PX3701HB Connection Box for APCI-3701-8. 8 x Half-Bridge Sensors		£345.23	or call us for a quote
PX3701LVDT-8	PX3701LVDT Connection Box for APCI-3701-8. 8 x LVDT Sensors		£345.23	or call us for a quote
PX3701HB-16	PX3701HB Connection Box for APCI-3701-16. 16 x Half-Bridge Sensors		£449.47	or call us for a quote
PX3701LVDT-16	PX3701LVDT Connection Box for APCI-3701-16. 16 x LVDT Sensors		£449.47	or call us for a quote

Screw Terminal Panels
PX901-ZG	Screw terminal panel for DIN rails with housing for the 37-pin SUB-D female connector. The terminals allow for the connection of 32 signal lines, 4 external operating voltage feeds and 2 ground lines. Operating temperature 0-70°C.		£153.76	or call us for a quote

Ribbon Cable with Bracket
FB3702	Ribbon cable for connecting the Digital Input & Outputs on a separate bracket, 37-pin male connector.		£28.95	or call us for a quote

Connection Cables
ST010	Standard Shielded Round Cable. 37-pin SUB-D female connector / 37-pin SUB-D male connector, twisted-pair conductors. 2m cable length.		£99.72	or call us for a quote
ST3701	Standard Shielded Round Cable. 50-pin SUB-D female connector / 50-pin SUB-D male connector, twisted-pair conductors. 2m cable length. Provides a connection between the APCI-3701 and conection box PX 3701.		£98.32	or call us for a quote