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Legacy Data Acquisition Systems


This page lists legacy or discontinued data acquisition systems only

For a list of the current SR realtime continuous data acquisition systems, please see the Data Acquisition Product Selector



Legacy A/D Systems
Product # Chan Resolution Sampling Rate Connection Replaced By Price
SER1CH-UA-BANA 1 24 bits 1 Hz RS232 Serial Port SER1CH-UA-1in $160 
SER1CH-UA-DSUB 1 24 bits 1 Hz RS232 Serial Port SER1CH-UA-1in $180 
PAR1CH 1 24 bits DC to 5 kHz PC Parallel Port none $220 
PAR4CH 4 24 bits DC to 5 kHz PC Parallel Port USB4CH N/A 
PAR8CH 8 24 bits DC to 5 kHz PC Parallel Port USB8CH $980 
PAR24B 8 24 bits 10 Hz to 1 kHz PC Parallel Port USB8CH N/A 
DSPA64/HLF 64 16 bits 138.8 kHz / # chan DSP HS Serial none Call 


The SR SER1CH-UA-BANA, SER1CH-UA-DSUB, PAR1CH, PAR4CH, PAR8CH, PAR24B, and DSPA64/HLF data acquisition systems are now legacy products. This designation usually occurs because one or more of the components used on the board has been discontinued by its manufacturer and is no longer available. The PAR4CH has been replaced by the USB4CH data acquisition system and the PAR8CH and PAR24B have been replaced by the USB8CH data acquisition system. Regrettably, we do not have any replacements available for the DSPA64/HLF at this time. However, we are considering designing one in the future, so we would be interested in hearing what features in the DSPA64/HLF you find important. You can reach us at: info@symres.com



SER1CH-UA-BANA Spec Sheet

The SER1CH-UA-1in is recommend for new designs.

SER1CH-UA-BANA A/D Features

    Replace with the SER1CH-UA-1in or SER1CH-UA-1in
    SER1CH-UA banana jack model for benchtop apps
    24 bit resolution
    Samples at 1 Hz
    One single ended analog channel, 0 to 5v input
    10 Mohm input impedance
    600 microamp current consumption
    Buffered A/D reference for ratiometric apps
    Ideal for potentiometer measurements
    Application software with source
    Connects to RS232 serial port on PC
    All cables included
    Price $160 for bundled "in the box" system
    Spec Table
    PDF Documents & Software
    Options
SER1CH-UA-BANA -- click for tour
SER1CH-UA-BANA PHOTO


Download PDF Product Flyer PDF icon , User Manual PDF icon


Product Description

The SER1CH-UA-BANA is a 1 channel, 24 bit realtime continuous data acquisition system with a very low power consumption of 600 microamps. With banana jacks, it is well suited to benchtop applications. Other models differing only in their shape and connectors include the SER1CH-UA-DSUB with D-shell connectors for industrial connections and the narrow SER1CH-UA-1in with right angle headers.

Suitable for use with potentiometers and other ratiometric applications, a buffered copy of the A/D reference is provided for sensor excitation. The systems samples at 1Hz with a full scale input voltage range of 0 to 5 volts. Sitting outside of the PC for improved noise performance, it comes in a sturdy anodized aluminum case, communicating acquired data to the PC using a standard RS232 serial port.

A full featured DVM acquisition and display program is included with the system software, so you can be up and running immediately and continuously saving acquired data to disk. For developing custom applications, low level functions for controlling the system are supplied as static and DLL libraries. Windows and Linux software is provided with source code included.

The bundled "in the box" system comes with all the accessories you need to start acquiring data immediately. These include software, PDF User Manual, 9 VDC power supply, 6' RS232 serial cable, banana jack to alligator analog input cables, and desktop enclosure.


Specifications Table

For more detailed specifications, please see the User Manual.

SER1CH-UA-BANA Specs
Channels: 1  
Resolution: 10 microvolts (19 bits) at 1 Hz  
Sample Rate: 1 Hz  
Gain: 1  
Analog Input Type: Single Ended  
Analog Input Voltage: 0 to 5v, other ranges possible with additional circuitry  FAQ note 
Analog Input Impedance: 10M ohms  FAQ note 
Analog Reference Output: 4.96v, sourcing up to 10ma  
Digital I/O: None  
Analog Connectors: Banana jack  FAQ note 
Ratiometric Connection: VGND = ground, VIN = wiper, VREF = excitation  FAQ note 
PC Connection: DB9 RS232  (RTS,DTR,CTS)  FAQ note 
Power Connector: 2.1mm female barrel connector for wall transformer  
Power Requirements (Active): 600ua @ 9 vdc    (10ma with power on LED enabled)  FAQ note 
A/D Converter: Linear Tech LTC2400  
A/D Type: Sigma Delta  
Data Buffer: None  FAQ note 
Board Dimension: 2.19" W x 3.00" D  
Enclosure Dimension: 2.75" W x 3.50" D x 1.25" H  
Supported OS: Win2K/XP, Linux  
ROHS Compliance: Compilant by exemption  FAQ note 
Price: See "in the box" table below  


Documents PDF icon and Software

These documents represent the complete specs for this product. They can also be found on our Legacy Downloads page.

SER1CH-UA-BANA Documents & Software
Category Description Rev File # bytes
HTML SER1CH-UA software summary      
Product Flyer SER1CH-UA specs 2012/01/01 flyser1chua.pdf 151,643
User Manual SER1CH-UA user manual 2008/06/13 manser1chua.pdf 1,019,195
App Note Scaling and Biasing Analog Signals 2007/11/24 scalebias.pdf 361,490
System Software Windows XP/7 2016/12/20 serwin.zip 4,591,094
System Software Linux 2.6.21-1.3194.fc7 (Fedora 7) 2008/12/15 serlnx.tar 1,464,320


Price Table

The following items may be purchased individually or at a discount as a bundled "in the box" system. When purchasing a SER1CH-UA-BANA "in the box" system, the following are included:

SER1CH-UA-BANA In The Box
Item Description Price
WITHCASE-SER1CH-UA-BANA One channel, 24 bit data acquisition board for PC RS232 serial port with case $135
CABLE-S1UABA-ANALOGIN Three analog input 12" banana plug to alligator cables (24 gauge wire) $20
CABLE-S1UABA-BANANA3 Three extra banana jack plugs with solder lugs $7
CABLE-DB09-MF-6 Six foot DB09 male to female molded RS232 serial cable $8
TRANS-WALL-09V-DC-30
TRANS-EURO-09V-DC-30
9 vdc, 30 ma wall transformer, 110 vac input
(or substitute a 220 vac euro transformer on request)
N/A
CD-SER1CH-UA CD with software and PDF user manual $1
  Individual item subtotal = $181
  "In the box" discount ( box contents photo ) - $21
SER1CH-UA-BANA Final price (how to order) = $160


Options

Some users may want to consider these additional options:

SER1CH-UA-BANA Options
Item Description Price
SUB-TRANS-EURO-09V-DC Substitute a 220 vac Euro style wall transformer $0


SER1CH-UA-DSUB Spec Sheet

The SER1CH-UA-1in is recommend for new designs.

SER1CH-UA-DSUB A/D Features

    Replace with the SER1CH-UA-1in or SER1CH-UA-1in
    SER1CH-UA D-shell model for industrial apps
    24 bit resolution
    Samples at 1 Hz
    One single ended analog channel, 0 to 5v input
    10 Mohm input impedance
    600 microamp current consumption
    Buffered A/D reference for ratiometric apps
    Ideal for potentiometer measurements
    Application software with source
    Connects to RS232 serial port on PC
    All cables included
    Price $180 for bundled "in the box" system
    Spec Table
    PDF Documents & Software
    Options
SER1CH-UA-DSUB -- click for tour
SER1CH-UA-DSUB PHOTO


Download PDF Product Flyer PDF icon , User Manual PDF icon


Product Description

The SER1CH-UA-DSUB is a 1 channel, 24 bit realtime continuous data acquisition system with a very low power consumption of 600 microamps. With D-shell connectors, it is well suited to industrial applications. Other models differing only in their shape and connectors include the SER1CH-UA-BANA with banana jacks for quick connections and the narrow SER1CH-UA-1in with right angle headers.

Suitable for use with potentiometers and other ratiometric applications, a buffered copy of the A/D reference is provided for sensor excitation. The systems samples at 1Hz with a full scale input voltage range of 0 to 5 volts. Sitting outside of the PC for improved noise performance, it comes in a sturdy anodized aluminum case, communicating acquired data to the PC using a standard RS232 serial port.

A full featured DVM acquisition and display program is included with the system software, so you can be up and running immediately and continuously saving acquired data to disk. For developing custom applications, low level functions for controlling the system are supplied as static and DLL libraries. Windows and Linux software is provided with source code included.

The bundled "in the box" system comes with all the accessories you need to start acquiring data immediately. These include software, PDF User Manual, 9 VDC power supply, 6' RS232 serial cable, D-shell cables for analog input (male DB09 to alligator clips) and power/RS232 (female DB15 to 2.1mm power jack and female DB09 RS232), and desktop enclosure.


Specifications Table

For more detailed specifications, please see the User Manual.

SER1CH-UA-DSUB Specs
Channels: 1  
Resolution: 10 microvolts (19 bits) at 1 Hz  
Sample Rate: 1 Hz  
Gain: 1  
Analog Input Type: Single Ended  
Analog Input Voltage: 0 to 5v, other ranges possible with additional circuitry  FAQ note 
Analog Input Impedance: 10M ohms  FAQ note 
Analog Reference Output: 4.96v, sourcing up to 10ma  
Digital I/O: None  
Analog Connectors: 9-pin male D-shell  FAQ note 
Ratiometric Connection: VGND = ground, VIN = wiper, VREF = excitation  FAQ note 
PC Connection: 15-pin female D-shell to DB9 RS232  (RTS,DTR,CTS)  FAQ note 
Power Connector: 15-pin female D-shell  
Power Requirements (Active): 600ua @ 9 vdc    (10ma with power on LED enabled)  FAQ note 
A/D Converter: Linear Tech LTC2400  
A/D Type: Sigma Delta  
Data Buffer: None  FAQ note 
Board Dimension: 2.19" W x 3.00" D  
Enclosure Dimension: 2.75" W x 3.50" D x 1.25" H  
Supported OS: Win2K/XP, Linux  
ROHS Compliance: Compilant by exemption  FAQ note 
Price: See "in the box" table below  


Documents PDF icon and Software

These documents represent the complete specs for this product. They can also be found on our Legacy Downloads page.

SER1CH-UA-DSUB Documents & Software
Category Description Rev File # bytes
HTML SER1CH-UA software summary      
Product Flyer SER1CH-UA specs 2012/01/01 flyser1chua.pdf 151,643
User Manual SER1CH-UA user manual 2008/06/13 manser1chua.pdf 1,019,195
App Note Scaling and Biasing Analog Signals 2007/11/24 scalebias.pdf 361,490
System Software Windows XP/7 2016/12/20 serwin.zip 4,591,094
System Software Linux 2.6.21-1.3194.fc7 (Fedora 7) 2008/12/15 serlnx.tar 1,464,320


Price Table

The following items may be purchased individually or at a discount as a bundled "in the box" system. When purchasing a SER1CH-UA-DSUB "in the box" system, the following are included:

SER1CH-UA-DSUB In The Box
Item Description Price
WITHCASE-SER1CH-UA-DSUB One channel, 24 bit data acquisition board for PC RS232 serial port with case $135
CABLE-S1UADB-ANALOGIN Analog input DB9 to alligator cables (24 gauge wire) $20
CABLE-S1UADB-PWRS232 DB15 to 2.1mm power and DB9 RS232 serial cables (24 gauge wire) $20
CABLE-DB09-MF-6 Six foot DB09 male to female molded RS232 serial cable $8
TRANS-WALL-09V-DC-30
TRANS-EURO-09V-DC-30
9 vdc, 30 ma wall transformer, 110 vac input
(or substitute a 220 vac euro transformer on request)
N/A
CD-SER1CH-UA CD with software and PDF user manual $1
  Individual item subtotal = $199
  "In the box" discount ( box contents photo ) - $19
SER1CH-UA-DSUB Final price (how to order) = $180


Options

Some users may want to consider these additional options:

SER1CH-UA-DSUB Options
Item Description Price
SUB-TRANS-EURO-09V-DC Substitute a 220 vac Euro style wall transformer $0


PAR1CH Spec Sheet

Not recommended for new designs.

PAR1CH A/D Features

    24 bit resolution
    One analog channel
    Also available in 4CH and 8CH models
    An A/D converter per channel
    Sampling rates from DC to 5 kHz
    4 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs
    Connects to parallel port on PC
    Application software with source
    Polled digital I/O
    10us GPS time stamping typical
    Low 90 milliamp current draw
    Price $220 for bundled "in the box" system
    Spec Table
    PDF Documents & Software
    Options
PAR1CH -- click for tour
PAR1CH AND TERMINAL BOARD PHOTO


Download PDF Product Flyer PDF icon , User Manual PDF icon


Product Description

The PAR1CH is the 1 channel member of the PARxCH family of 24 bit realtime continuous data acquisition systems. It offers a low cost way to begin using 24 bit technology with all the capabilities of the 4 and 8 channel systems.

For the PAR1CH 24 bit A/D, highest resolution occurs at 10-1000 Hz, with maximum sampling rates of 5 kHz sustained. The PAR1CH analog input is differential with an amplitude range of +/- 10 volts. The on board 2 Mb DRAM allows continuous no loss data acquisition even on heavily interrupted and multitasking PCs. The PAR1CH sits outside the PC for improved noise performance and communicates its acquired data using the standard PC parallel port.

A full-featured acquisition and display program is included with the system software, so you can be up and running immediately; controlling acquisition rates and continuously saving acquired data to disk. For developing custom applications, low level functions that control the PAR1CH are supplied as static, DLL or shared libraries. Full source code is included and the PDF user manual contains circuit diagrams.

The 2 MB DRAM data buffer acts as a back up to make sure data is not lost even if the PC is interrupted for long periods on other tasks. There are no "fall through" times or buffer latencies. As soon as any data is ready from the PAR1CH, the PC is notified so it can get the data. Any additional data that comes in while the PC is getting around to servicing the PAR1CH is simply stored up. With 2 MB of buffering at 10 Hz sampling, you have more than 4 hours of back up, with proportionally shorter times at higher frequencies. These times are more than enough to satisfy typical PC latencies.

The PAR1CH comes with all the accessories you need to start acquiring data. These include software, manual (PDF), 9 VDC power supply, 6' parallel port cable, TRM15E 4 channel terminal board, and desktop enclosure.

Specifications Table

For more detailed specifications, please see the User Manual.

PAR1CH Specs
Channels: 1  
Resolution: Max: 24 bits, Typical: 23 bits at 10 Hz, 21 at 100 Hz, 19 at 1 kHz  FAQ note 
Sample Rate: Min: 0.00001 Hz, Max: 5 kHz sustained, Recommended: 10-3000 Hz  FAQ note 
Gain: 1 to 16, program selectable  
Crosstalk: None, there is only one channel  
Analog Input Type: Differential  FAQ note 
Common Mode Rejection: 102 dB  
Analog Input Voltage: +/-10v, other ranges possible with AMP4CH-DF amplifier  FAQ note 
Analog Input Impedance: Approximately 16k ohms  FAQ note 
Analog Input Header: 9 pin D-Shell or plain wire with TRM15E  
Digital Input: Polled  FAQ note 
Digital I/O: 4 input and 4 output bits on 15 pin D-Shell  
Digital I/O Levels: TTL/CMOS 5 volt  
PC Connection: EPP/BPP/ECP PC parallel port  FAQ note 
Power Requirements: 9 to 24 vdc or vac, 9 volts DC preferred, 90ma @+9v  
A/D Converter: TI ADS1210  
A/D Type: Sigma Delta  
Data Buffer: 2 MB DRAM  
Board Dimension: 3.38" W x 5.00" D  
Enclosure Dimension: 3.63" W x 5.50" D x 1.63" H  
Supported OS: Win2K/XP, Win95/98/ME, DOS, Linux  
ROHS Compliance: Compilant by exemption  FAQ note 
Price: $220  


Documents PDF icon and Software

These documents represent the complete specs for this product. They can also be found on our Legacy Downloads page.

PAR1CH Documents & Software
Category Description Rev File # bytes
HTML PARxCH software summary      
Product Flyer PARxCH specs 2012/01/06 flyparxch.pdf 48,672
User Manual PARxCH user manual 2007/02/01 manparxch.pdf 83,874
User Manual PARGPS user manual 2007/12/09 manpargps.pdf 38,891
System Software Windows 2K/XP 2020/08/05 parwin.zip 9,876,064
System Software Linux 2.6.33.3-85.fc13.i686.PAE (Fedora 13) 2010/10/05 parlnx.tar 6,161,920
System Software DOS (no GPS support) 2010/10/05 pardos.zip 1,505,014


Price Table

The following items may be purchased individually or at a discount as a bundled "in the box" system. When purchasing a PAR1CH "in the box" system, the following are included:

PAR1CH In The Box
Item Description Price
BOARD-PAR1CH 1 channel, 24 bit data acquisition board connects to PC parallel port $155
CASE-PAR1CH Vinyl coated steel enclosure with rubber feet $32
TRM15E 15 position terminal board and cable for connecting analog input $35
CABLE-DB25-MF-6 Six foot molded DB25 male to female PC parallel port cable $8
TRANS-WALL-09V-DC
TRANS-EURO-09V-DC
9 vdc, 500 ma wall transformer, 110 vac input
(or substitute a 220 vac euro transformer on request)
N/A
ACC-SOLDERCUP-15-9 D-shell solder cups for custom connection to digital and analog inputs $2
CD-PARXCH CD with software and PDF user manual $1
  Individual item subtotal = $248
  "In the box" discount ( box contents photo ) - $28
PAR1CH Final price (how to order) = $220


Options

Some users may want to consider these additional options:

PAR1CH Options
Item Description Price
PARGPS For time stamping data acquired with the PAR1CH $285
TRM15E An additional 15 position terminal board for the digital I/O $35
SUB-TRANS-EURO-09V-DC Substitute a 220 vac Euro style wall transformer $0




PAR4CH Spec Sheet

The USB4CH is recommend for new designs.

PAR4CH A/D Features

    Replaced with the USB4CH
    24 bit resolution
    Four individual analog channels
    Also available in 1CH and 8CH models
    An A/D converter per channel
    Sampling rates from DC to 5 kHz
    4 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs
    Connects to parallel port on PC
    Application software with source
    Polled digital I/O
    10us GPS time stamping typical
    Low 110 milliamp current draw
    Price N/A for bundled "in the box" system
    Spec Table
    PDF Documents & Software
    Options
PAR4CH -- click for tour
PAR4CH WITH TRM15E AND PARALLEL CABLE PHOTO
The USB4CH 4 channel A/D is recommended for new designs


Download PDF Product Flyer PDF icon , User Manual PDF icon


Product Description

The PAR4CH is the 4 channel member of a family of 24 bit realtime continuous data acquisition systems with an individual A/D per channel architecture. 1 and 8 channel units are also available.

For the PAR4CH 24 bit A/D, highest resolution occurs at 10-1000 Hz, with maximum sampling rates of 5 kHz sustained. All PAR4CH inputs are differential with amplitude ranges of +/- 10 volts. The on board 2 MB DRAM allows continuous no loss data acquisition even on heavily interrupted and multitasking PCs. The PAR4CH sits outside the PC for improved noise performance and communicates its acquired data using the standard PC parallel port.

A full-featured acquisition and display program is included with the system software, so you can be up and running immediately; controlling acquisition rates and continuously saving acquired data to disk. For developing custom applications, low level functions that control the PAR4CH are supplied as static, DLL or shared libraries. Full source code is included and the PDF user manual contains circuit diagrams.

The 2 MB DRAM data buffer acts as a back up to make sure data is not lost even if the PC is interrupted for long periods on other tasks. There are no "fall through" times or buffer latencies. As soon as any data is ready from the PAR4CH, the PC is notified so it can get the data. Any additional data that comes in while the PC is getting around to servicing the PAR4CH is simply stored up. With 2 MB of buffering at 10 Hz sampling, you have more than 4 hours of back up, with proportionally shorter times at higher frequencies. These times are more than enough to satisfy typical PC latencies.

The PAR4CH comes with all the accessories you need to start acquiring data. These include software, manual (PDF), 9 VDC power supply, 6' parallel port cable, TRM15E 4 channel terminal board, and desktop enclosure. A PC104 adapter plate can be substituted for the desktop enclosure at no additional charge.

Specifications Table

For more detailed specifications, please see the User Manual.

PAR4CH Specs
Channels: 4  
Resolution: Max: 24 bits, Typical: 23 bits at 10 Hz, 21 at 100 Hz, 19 at 1 kHz  FAQ note 
Sample Rate: Min: 0.00001 Hz, Max: 5 kHz sustained, Recommended: 10-3000 Hz  FAQ note 
Gain: 1 to 16, program selectable  
Crosstalk: Down more than 140 dB (24 bits) at 100 Hz  FAQ note 
Analog Input Type: Differential  FAQ note 
Common Mode Rejection: 102 dB  
Analog Input Voltage: +/-10v, other ranges possible with AMP4CH-DF amplifier  FAQ note 
Analog Input Impedance: Approximately 16k ohms  FAQ note 
Analog Input Header: 15 pin D-Shell or plain wire with TRM15E  
Digital Input: Polled  FAQ note 
Digital I/O: 4 input and 4 output bits on 15 pin D-Shell  
Digital I/O Levels: TTL/CMOS 5 volt  
PC Connection: EPP/BPP/ECP PC parallel port  FAQ note 
Power Requirements: 9 to 24 vdc or vac, 9 volts DC preferred, 110ma @+9v  
A/D Converter: TI ADS1210, 1 per channel  
A/D Type: Sigma Delta  
Data Buffer: 2 MB DRAM  
Board Dimension: 5.25" W x 6.00" D  
Enclosure Dimension: 5.50" W x 6.50" D x 1.63" H  
Supported OS: Win2K/XP, Win95/98/ME, DOS, Linux  
ROHS Compliance: Compilant by exemption  FAQ note 
Price: See "in the box" table below  


Documents PDF icon and Software

These documents represent the complete specs for this product. They can also be found on our Legacy Downloads page.

PAR4CH Documents & Software
Category Description Rev File # bytes
HTML PARxCH software summary      
Product Flyer PARxCH specs 2012/01/06 flyparxch.pdf 48,672
User Manual PARxCH user manual 2007/02/01 manparxch.pdf 83,874
User Manual PARGPS user manual 2007/12/09 manpargps.pdf 38,891
System Software Windows 2K/XP 2020/08/05 parwin.zip 9,876,064
System Software Linux 2.6.33.3-85.fc13.i686.PAE (Fedora 13) 2010/10/05 parlnx.tar 6,161,920
System Software DOS (no GPS support) 2010/10/05 pardos.zip 1,505,014


Price Table

The following items may be purchased individually or at a discount as a bundled "in the box" system. When purchasing a PAR4CH "in the box" system, the following are included:

PAR4CH In The Box
Item Description Price
BOARD-PAR4CH 4 channel, 24 bit data acquisition board connects to PC parallel port $500
CASE-PAR4CH Vinyl coated steel enclosure with rubber feet $40
TRM15E 15 position terminal board and cable for connecting analog input $35
CABLE-DB25-MF-6 Six foot molded DB25 male to female PC parallel port cable $8
TRANS-WALL-09V-DC
TRANS-EURO-09V-DC
9 vdc, 500 ma wall transformer, 110 vac input
(or substitute a 220 vac euro transformer on request)
N/A
ACC-SOLDERCUP-15-15 D-shell solder cups for custom connection to digital and analog inputs $2
CD-PARXCH CD with software and PDF user manual $1
  Individual item subtotal = $601
  "In the box" discount ( box contents photo ) - $26
PAR4CH Final price (how to order) = N/A


Options

Some users may want to consider these additional options:

PAR4CH Options
Item Description Price
PARGPS For time stamping data acquired with the PAR4CH $285
AMP4CH-DF 4 channel, differential input amplifier for acquiring small signals $250
TRM15E An additional 15 position terminal board for the digital I/O $35
SUB-PC104-ADAPTER Substitute PC104 adapter for the standard desktop enclosure $0
SUB-TRANS-EURO-09V-DC Substitute a 220 vac Euro style wall transformer $0




PAR8CH Spec Sheet

The USB8CH is recommend for new designs.

PAR8CH A/D Features

    Replaced with the USB8CH
    24 bit resolution
    Eight individual analog channels
    Also available in 1CH and 4CH models
    An A/D converter per channel
    Sampling rates from DC to 5 kHz
    4 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs
    Connects to parallel port on PC
    Application software with source
    Simultaneous digital recording **
    800 ns GPS time stamping **
    Low 180 milliamp current draw
    Price $980 for bundled "in the box" system
    Spec Table
    PDF Documents & Software
    Options

** Improved feature available on PAR8CH only.
PAR8CH -- click for tour
PAR8CH AND TERMINAL BOARD PHOTO
The USB8CH 8 channel A/D is recommended for new designs


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Product Description

The PAR8CH is the 8 channel member of a family of 24 bit realtime continuous data acquisition systems with an individual A/D per channel architecture. 1 and 4 channel units are also available.

For the PAR8CH 24 bit A/D, highest resolution occurs at 10-1000 Hz, with maximum sampling rates of 5 kHz sustained. All PAR8CH inputs are differential with amplitude ranges of +/- 10 volts. The on board 2 MB DRAMs allow continuous no loss data acquisition even on heavily interrupted and multitasking PCs. The PAR8CH sits outside the PC for improved noise performance and communicates its acquired data using the standard PC parallel port.

Several features beyond those shared with the 1 and 4 channel PARxCH products are standard on the PAR8CH including improved digital I/O and GPS time stamping. While all three PARxCH can poll the digital inputs, the PAR8CH automatically samples the digital inputs each time a new analog data point is ready and includes the digital data in the regular data stream. The PAR8CH also has an 800 ns onboard counter that can be used in place of the PC's high speed counter when time stamping data with the PARGPS. This enhances accuracy since variation in PC interrupt latencies no longer influences the timing calculation.

For all the PARxCH products, a full-featured acquisition and display program is included with the system software, so you can be up and running immediately; controlling acquisition rates and continuously saving acquired data to disk. For developing custom applications, low level functions that control the PAR8CH are supplied as static, DLL or shared libraries. Full source code is included and the PDF user manual contains circuit diagrams.

The pair of 2 MB DRAM data buffers act as a back up to make sure data is not lost even if the PC is interrupted for long periods on other tasks. There are no "fall through" times or buffer latencies. As soon as any data is ready from the PAR8CH, the PC is notified so it can get the data. Any additional data that comes in while the PC is getting around to servicing the PAR8CH is simply stored up. With 4 MB of buffering at 10 Hz sampling, you have more than 4 hours of back up, with proportionally shorter times at higher frequencies. These times are more than enough to satisfy typical PC latencies.

The PAR8CH comes with all the accessories you need to start acquiring data. These include software, manual (PDF), 9 VDC power supply, 6' parallel port cable, TRM25E 8 channel terminal board, and desktop enclosure.

Specifications Table

For more detailed specifications, please see the User Manual.

PAR8CH Specs
Channels: 8  
Resolution: Max: 24 bits, Typical: 23 bits at 10 Hz, 21 at 100 Hz, 19 at 1 kHz  FAQ note 
Sample Rate: Min: 0.00001 Hz, Max: 5 kHz sustained, Recommended: 10-3000 Hz  FAQ note 
Gain: 1 to 16, program selectable  
Crosstalk: Down more than 140 dB (24 bits) at 100 Hz  FAQ note 
Analog Input Type: Differential  FAQ note 
Common Mode Rejection: 102 dB  
Analog Input Voltage: +/-10v  FAQ note 
Analog Input Impedance: Approximately 16k ohms  FAQ note 
Analog Input Header: 25 pin D-Shell or plain wire with TRM25V  
Digital Recording: Digital inputs sampled and recorded with analog or polled  FAQ note 
Digital I/O: 4 input and 4 output bits on 15 pin D-Shell  
Digital I/O Levels: TTL/CMOS 5 volt  
PC Connection: EPP/BPP/ECP PC parallel port  FAQ note 
Power Requirements: 9 to 24 vdc or vac, 9 volts DC preferred, 170ma @+9v  
A/D Converter: TI ADS1210, 1 per channel  
A/D Type: Sigma Delta  
Data Buffer: 4 MB DRAM  
Board Dimension: 7.00" W x 7.00" D  
Enclosure Dimension: 7.25" W x 7.50" D x 1.63" H  
Supported OS: Win2K/XP, Win95/98/ME, DOS, Linux  
ROHS Compliance: Compilant by exemption  FAQ note 
Price: See "in the box" table below  


Documents PDF icon and Software

These documents represent the complete specs for this product. They can also be found on our Legacy Downloads page.

PAR8CH Documents & Software
Category Description Rev File # bytes
HTML PARxCH software summary      
Product Flyer PARxCH specs 2012/01/06 flyparxch.pdf 48,672
User Manual PARxCH user manual 2007/02/01 manparxch.pdf 83,874
User Manual PARGPS user manual 2007/12/09 manpargps.pdf 38,891
System Software Windows 2K/XP 2020/08/05 parwin.zip 9,876,064
System Software Linux 2.6.33.3-85.fc13.i686.PAE (Fedora 13) 2010/10/05 parlnx.tar 6,161,920
System Software DOS (no GPS support) 2010/10/05 pardos.zip 1,505,014


Price Table

The following items may be purchased individually or at a discount as a bundled "in the box" system. When purchasing a PAR8CH "in the box" system, the following are included:

PAR8CH In The Box
Item Description Price
BOARD-PAR8CH 8 channel, 24 bit data acquisition board connects to PC parallel port $880
CASE-PAR8CH Vinyl coated steel enclosure with rubber feet $58
TRM25E 25 position terminal board and cable for connecting analog input $45
CABLE-DB25-MF-6 Six foot molded DB25 male to female PC parallel port cable $8
TRANS-WALL-09V-DC
TRANS-EURO-09V-DC
9 vdc, 500 ma wall transformer, 110 vac input
(or substitute a 220 vac euro transformer on request)
N/A
ACC-SOLDERCUP-15-25 D-shell solder cups for custom connection to digital and analog inputs $2
CD-PARXCH CD with software and PDF user manual $1
  Individual item subtotal = $1009
  "In the box" discount ( box contents photo ) - $29
PAR8CH Final price (how to order) = $980


Options

Some users may want to consider these additional options:

PAR8CH Options
Item Description Price
PARGPS For time stamping data acquired with the PAR8CH $285
TRM15E 15 position terminal board for the digital I/O $35
TRM25E An additional 25 position terminal board for alternate wiring setups $45
SUB-TRANS-EURO-09V-DC Substitute a 220 vac Euro style wall transformer $0




PAR24B Spec Sheet

The USB8CH is recommend for new designs.

PAR24B A/D Features

    Replace with the USB8CH
    Eight 24 bit analog channels
    Sampling rates from DC to 1 kHz
    Individual A/D converter per channel
    32K FIFO data buffer
    8 digital outputs
    Low 120 milliamp current draw
    Connects to PC parallel port
    Application software with source
    Spec Table
    Options
PAR24B -- click for tour
PAR24B IN 1U HIGH DESKTOP ENCLOSURE PHOTO


Product Description

The PAR24B is an 8 channel, 24 bit realtime continuous data acquisition system with an individual A/D per channel architecture. With an individual A/D per channel you get high resolution on each channel with no channel to channel timing skew or crosstalk.

For the PAR24B 24 bit A/D, highest resolution is in the 10-100 Hz range, with maximum sampling rates of 1 kHz. All PAR24B inputs are differential with amplitude ranges jumper selectable for +/-2.5 or +/- 10 volts. The on board SRAM FIFO allows heavily interrupted and multitasking PCs to finish any current processing before retrieving acquired data, resulting in continuous acquisition with no data loss. Sitting outside the PC for improved noise performance, the PAR24B communicates all of its acquired data to the PC using the standard EPP/BPP parallel port.

A full-featured acquisition kernel and display program is included with this system so you can be up and running immediately. This program allows users to control acquisition rates and continuously save acquired data to disk. In addition, for those wishing to develop their own custom code and applications, low level functions for controlling the PAR24B are supplied as 16 and 32 bit DLLs and as National Instruments LabVIEW drivers. Full source code is included. Also, the PDF user manual contains circuit diagrams for hardware specifics.

The PAR24B comes with all the accessories you need to start acquiring data. These include software, manual (PDF), a 4K FIFO, 9VAC power supply, 6' parallel port cable, an 8 channel terminal board, and a desktop enclosure. Separately priced upgrades to a 32K FIFO or a full size rack mount enclosure are also available.

For additional information see:  Manual & Software SummaryUSB8CH

Specifications Table

For more detailed specifications, please see the User Manual.

PAR24B Specs
Channels: 8  
Resolution: Max: 24 bits, Typical: 23 bits at 10 Hz, 20 at 100 Hz, 15 at 1 kHz  FAQ note 
Sample Rate: Min: 10 Hz, Max: 1 kHz, Recommended: 10-100 Hz  
Gain: 1 to 128, program selectable  
Crosstalk: Down more than 140 dB (24 bits) at 100 Hz  FAQ note 
Analog input type: Differential  FAQ note 
Common Mode Rejection: 96 dB with analog input range of +/- 2.5  
Analog input voltage: +/-2.5v or +/-10v, jumper selectable  FAQ note 
Analog input impedance: Sampling rate dependent, see Intersil HI7191 spec sheet  
Analog input header: 8x2 ribbon cable or plain wire with TRM8X2  
Digital I/O: 8 output bits on header J220  FAQ note 
Digital I/O levels: TTL/CMOS 5 volt  
PC Connection: EPP/BPP PC parallel port  FAQ note 
Power Requirements: 9 vac or +/-12 vdc, 120ma @+12v, 20ma @-12v  
A/D Converter: Intersil HI7191, 1 per channel  
A/D Type: Sigma Delta  
Data Buffer: 4K FIFO, 32K optional  
Board Dimension: 7" x 8"  
Enclosure Dimension: 1U high, 1/2 width, (8.38" W x 2.00" H x 10.50" D)  
Supported OS: WinNT 4.0, Win95/98, DOS, Linux, LabVIEW  
ROHS Compliance: Compilant by exemption  FAQ note 

Options Table

Some users may want to consider these options, although none are necessary as the PAR24B will work fine in its standard configuration.

PAR24B Options
Option Description Price
UPGRADE-FIFO-32K Upgrade to 32K from the standard 4K Call  
SUB-TRANS-EURO Substitute a 220 vac European wall style transformer with Continental European type plug and 9 vac, 1 amp output $0  
UPGRADE-RACK-24B Upgrade to a 2U high, full width rack enclosure N/A  




DSPA64/HLF Spec Sheet

Not recommended for new designs.

DSPA64/HLF Features

    A/D with DSP
    Sixty-four 16 bit ch
    138 kHz max agg rate
    Multiplexer array
    Requires ISA slot
    50 MHz Agere DSP32C
    Application software
    With source
    Spec Table
    Options
DSPA64/HLF 64 Ch 16 Bit A/D with DSP -- click for tour
DSPA64/HLF 64 CHANNEL 16 BIT A/D WITH DSP PHOTO


Product Description

The DSPA64/HLF combines an A/D converter board and a DSP coprocessor board to make a complete system for realtime continuous A/D acquisition and processing. The DSPA64 features a high resolution 16 bit A/D converter and a 64 channel programmable multiplexer array.

Sampling at aggregate rates up to 138 kHz, all DSPA64 inputs are differential and buffered through a low noise precision instrumentation amplifier. In addition, overall gain and amplitude limits can be user set by resistors, with nominal values of +/-2.75 or +/-10.00 volts. The DSPA64 sits outside the PC and uses a 16 conductor ribbon cable to communicate all of its acquired data in serial digital format to the DSPHLF card installed in an ISA slot inside the PC.

Featuring a powerful 50 MHz Agere DSP32C floating point DSP processor, the DSPHLF card processes and buffers up to 1Mb of incoming DSPA64 data without any required PC time. Furthermore, double buffering provided by the DSP32C enables large blocks of data to continuously be saved to the hard disk. Data acquisition continues uninterrupted with no data loss while saving to disk. Because the PC is completing only disk saves, PC time is available for displaying graphics or running a windowed environment.

Incoming data is processed up front by the DSP32C, enabling the user to apply digital filters to the incoming data in real time. For example, data can be over sampled and then smoothed to increase the effective resolution of the overall system. This powerful feature is further enhanced because DSPHLF programs are saved in the on board SRAM memory, and can be changed at any time by the user. This allows for modifying filtering coefficients and other parameters as necessary in real time.

A full-featured acquisition kernel and display program is included with this system so you can be up and running immediately. This program allows users to specify selected channels, control acquisition rates and continuously save acquired data to disk. In addition, for those wishing to develop their own custom code and applications many tools are provided. These include an assembler and monitor debugger for the DSPHLF and low level functions for controlling the DSPA64 supplied as 16 and 32 bit DLLs and as National Instruments LabVIEW drivers. Many example programs, both Windows executables like Scope and LabVIEW VIs, are provided. Full source code is included. Also, the PDF user manual contains circuit diagrams for hardware specifics.

The DSPA64/HLF comes with all the accessories you need to start acquiring data. These include software, manual (PDF), triple output power supply, 7' ribbon cable, test leads, one 8 channel terminal board. A separately priced rack mount enclosure is also available.

For additional information see:  Manual & Software Summary

Specifications Table

For more detailed specifications, please see the User Manual.

DSPA64/HLF Specs
Channels: 64, program selectable  
Resolution: Max: 16 bits, Typical: 14 bits at 100 Hz  FAQ note 
Sample Rate: Max: 138.8 kHz / number of active channels  FAQ note 
Crosstalk: Down 90 dB (15 bits) at 100 Hz with low impedance inputs  FAQ note 
Analog input type: Differential  FAQ note 
Analog input voltage: +/-2.5v or +/-10v, set by resistors  
Analog input impedance: Low  FAQ note 
Analog input header: 8x2 ribbon cable or plain wire with TRM8X2  
PC Connection: High speed digital serial interface to DSPHLF board  
Power Requirements: +/-12vdc and +5vdc  
A/D Converter: TI DSP101  
A/D Type: Successive Approximation  
Multiplexer: Two tier Intersil HI507A / high speed HI516  
Instrument Amplifier: TI INA111  
Data Buffer: 1 MB SRAM on DSPHLF  
Board Dimension: 6.50" x 9.00"  
Supported OS: WinNT 4.0, Win95/98, DOS, Linux, LabVIEW  
DSP Features: See DSPHLF specs  
ROHS Compliance: Compilant by exemption  FAQ note 

Options Table

Some users may want to consider these options, although none are necessary as the DSPA64/HLF will work fine in its standard configuration.

DSPA64 Options
Option Description Price
TRM8X2 Add up to seven additional TRM8X2 terminal boards for the remaining analog input headers to the one TRM8X2 already included with the DSPA64/HLF N/A  
RACK-A64 Include a 2U high, full width rack enclosure with the DSPA64 and power supply mounted inside N/A  
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