The ITC-18 interface is the second generation computer interface from Instrutech Corp. It offers increased capability while retaining all of the excellent features of its predecessor, the ITC-16 interface. The ITC-18 advances data acquisition to a new level !

The ITC-18 is an external data acquisition unit that is attached to the host computer through a dedicated interface board (PCI-18). The interface uses separate 18 bit converters for each channel to provide true 16 bit resolution. It features thirty-two digital output channels, fourteen of them capable of current sink, for controlling perfusion valves and other devices. All analog and digital input and output channels are sampled simultaneously for maximum precision.

Like the ITC-16 all external signal connections are optically isolated from the host computer. The optical isolation minimizes the possibility of ground loops between equipment and also reduces computer noise injection into the recording setup. This feature makes extremely low noise recordings possible.

The ITC-18 is supplied with a large 256 or optional 1024 kilosample FIFO memory for input and output data and therefore allows data acquisition to be performed independent of the activity of the host computer.

The ITC-18 can access the A/D, D/A and digital I/O channels in any sequence. This provides the ability of different sampling rates for each channel to optimize the simultaneous acquisition of signals of dissimilar bandwidths.


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Features:
  • Separate 18 bit converters for each channel to provide true 16 bit resolution
  • BNC input and output connectors
  • 256 kilosample FIFO memory (optional 1024 kilosample)
  • 8 A/D converters, input range: -10.24 to + 10.23 volts
  • High-speed programmable gain (1x, 2x, 5x, or 10x)
  • Programmable conversion speed from 5 µs to 82 ms in 1.25 µs steps (12 Hz to 200 kHz)
  • 16 CMOS compatible digital input lines with programmable sense level
  • Latched or level sensing operation mode
  • Trigger in starts acquisition from an external unisolated CMOS compatible source
  • Parallel input for direct digital transfer of data from VR10/100 data recorders to computer
  • 4 A/D converters, output range: -10.24 to + 10.23 volts
  • Two channels with sixteen CMOS compatible output lines each
  • Fourteen current outputs divided into 2 banks. Each bank can sink 350 mA maximum depending on the number of outputs
  • Unisolated programmable trigger output on the front panel
  • Seven isolated programmable sequencer outputs for precise triggering at the rear panel
  • 16 non-isolated programmable trigger outputs available through internal connector
  • Synchronization of multiple ITC-18 interfaces by use of an external clock
  • Drivers for MacOS, Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98
  • Dimensions: W: 47.5 cm, H: 4.375 cm, D: 26.25, Weight: 3.6 kg
  • 2 years parts and labor warranty
  • 100-130 V AC or 200-260 V AC switchable

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