PCI I/O Board Configures Via Software

Offered as a low-cost PCIbus expansion card, the PCI-IIRO-16 I/O board provides 16 opto-isolated digital inputs and 16 electromechanical relay outputs. The non-polarized inputs can be driven by either ac or dc sources ranging from 5V to 24V.The relay outputs, de-energized upon power up, include two groups: five form C SPDT and three form A SPST outputs. The board is accessed via a 78-pin DBF connector on its mounting bracket. Available as an option is a molded breakout cable that divides the pins into two DBF37F connectors. Operating support via plug-and-play includes Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 and utility software is included. Price is $349. ACCES I/O Products, INC., San Diego, CA. (858) 550-9559.