PCLD-788 16-ch Relay Multiplexer Board Features 16 to 1 channel expansion Differential and fully isolated multiplexing Break-before-make relay control “Channel closed” signal for precise A/D triggering Up to 16 PCLD-788s can be cascaded for 256 channels Easy wiring for large channel count configuration Onboard cold-junction circuitry for thermocouple measurement Introduction PCLD-788 multiplexes 16 channels into a single I/O channel of an A/D converter, voltmeter or IEEE-488-based instrument. Up to 16 PCLD-788s can be cascaded for a total of 256 fully-isolated differential channels. The PCLD-788 can be controlled by any PC-LabCard™ product via a 16-bit 20-pin digital output port, found on cards such as the PCL-711B, PCL-812PG or the PCL-818 series. Channel selection (0-15) and board selection (0-15) are done by programming the high-order four bits and low order four bits of a digital output byte from the main I/O card in use. Specifications I/O Channel Closed Signal Cold-junction Sensor Output Contact Rating Contact Resistance Input Channels Programming TTL-level pulse +24.4 mV/° C, 0 V at 0° C Break-before-make with 3 msec. minimum break time 200 mΩ max. 16 isolated differential inputs DO bit 0, 1, 2 and 3 for channel selection, DO bit 4, 5, 6 and 7 for board selection. Onboard DIP switches for board-address setting Max. Input Voltage 100 VDC or 100 V peak AC Max. Switching Current 0.5 A Max. Switching Power 10 VA Operating Time 1 ms max. Relay Life Expectancy 100 million cycles min. at 10 VDC and 1 mA Release Time 1 msec. max. PCLD-788 Block Diagram Pin Assignments General Certifications Connectors Controller: I/O: Dimensions (L x W) Mounting Power Consumption CE 2 x 20-pin box header, second connector in parallel for daisy chaining Screw terminals 205 x 114 mm (8" x 4.5") 4 x screw holes for flat surface mounting +5 V @ 380 mA max. Ordering Information PCLD-788 PCL-10120-1 PCL-10120-2 16-ch Relay MUX Board w/ Two 20-pin Flat Cables 20-pin Flat Cable, 1 m 20-pin Flat Cable, 2 m Online Download www.advantech.com/products