ADwin-Pro-II Modular Real-Time Data Acquisition and Control System
Modular Real-Time DAQ
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Flexible and Expandable
The system ADwin Pro II is the successor of ADwin Pro -family . The new T11 system has a much faster processor and transmits data with the new Pro II bus 10 times faster. At the same time ensuring the integrated bus-Pro I use the existing modules.
- In the new processor module T11 of the ADSP-TS101S TigerSharc © developed by Analog Devices. With 300 MHz clock speed, 768 MB internal memory and 256 MB of RAM, processing power is growing considerably. In addition, the processor 40-bit internal calculation precision for float calculations.
- The accelerated Ethernet interface (the T11) enables data transmission from the PC Pro II system with more than 10 Mbytes / s.
- The bus bandwidth of up to 200 MByte / s increases the capacity of the internal traffic between the processor module and the new Pro II O modules significantly.
Black horizontal rails for the existing I-Pro modules, white bars for the new Pro II modules. The central slot in the middle part of the T11 and ensures the fastest possible access to all modules.
Pro II is compatible
For all the performance remains ADwin Pro II compatible: on the backplane bus, the new Pro II and the present pro-bus I work side by side, all the existing input and output modules can be used.
The data exchange with the PC is fully compatible to work all the interfaces (for VB, Matlab, etc.) as usual. Valuable ADbasic source code can be used any more, after just a few changes to the tried and tested algorithms benefit from the higher processor speed.
Real time for complex applications

The extraordinary speed of the new Pro II range to PC Data Logger enables applications with high data rate. In addition, the fast processor allows an intelligent pre-selection of relevant data, mathematical functions or digital channel filtering T11.
All new Pro-II modules run on the Pro II bus automatically sync. This allows fully synchronized time measurements with multiple modules without any special software effort.
Complex calculations of the processor ADSP-done in the shortest time, he mastered in just 1 ms up to fifty ADbasic lines. Are also extremely short response times, so you can control or regulatory processes are running reliably on the T11 with cycle frequencies far above 1 MHz.
Housing types for all cases
ADwin Pro II is available in the usual variety of robust housing for various applications: as a desk system for the lab, a portable system for travel or as a system for panel mounting.
The 5-16 slots and the number of different modules are the ideal, flexible foundation for rapid real-time applications.
The following modules are available:
- Processor Modules
- Multi-I/O-Module
- Analog Input / Output Modules
- Digital input / output modules
- Counter modules
- Interface modules for various buses
- Temperature measurement , active or passive
Processor Modules
The heart of ADwin Pro II
The processor module is the headquarters of the T11 ADwin-II Pro system. It leads into the ADbasic of programmed commands and accesses the inputs and outputs, and interfaces of the other modules. The processor module per-CPU-T11 offers the highest real-time computing power and is largely software-compatible with previous versions.
The following processor modules are available:
- ADSP TS101 (300 MHz)
- 256 MB DRAM, 768 MB RAM CPU
- Trigger Input
- 2 digital I / Os
- Ethernet interface 100 Mbit / s for PC communication, effective data throughput of 10 MB / s
- Boot Loader option for stand-alone operation
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Multi-I/O-Module
All-rounder with A / D, D / O, counters, EtherCAT and SSI
The Multi-I/O-Modul MIO-4 for ADwin Pro II is the self-sufficient all-rounder for all signal types: it combines the responsive TiCo processor with analog and digital inputs and outputs. Thus, the intelligent plug-in card independently respond to readings and events, and free the CPU, for example, as a fast controller, digital filter for analog signals, function generator and intelligent supervision limit. For a wider range expansion Mio4-ET1 with counters, SSI decoder and EtherCAT interface .
- General
- TiCo processor
- 128 MB internal memory
- 4 MB external SRAM
- 37-pin D-sub connector
- Analog Inputs
- 8 differential channels or 16 channels single-ended
- ADC resolution 18 bits, conversion time of 2 microseconds
- Multiplexer settling time 5 microseconds
- Analog Outputs
- 4 channels
- 16 bit resolution
- 9 microseconds settling time
- Digital Inputs
- 8 channels with TTL logic
- in groups of 4 configurable as input or output
- Extension MIO-4-ET1 (Order) provides additional
- 4 transistor outputs
- 4 optically isolated inputs
- 1 meter block with two 32-bit counters: An up-down counter and a counter to the period and duty cycle
- 1 SSI-decoder
- 1 EtherCAT interface (slave)
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Analog Input / Output Modules
Interfaces for analog signals
The analog input and output modules for ADwin-Pro II , the interfaces with your instruments, analog transmitters, amplifiers and actuators. They are ideal for the rapid solution of time-critical and real-time tasks. The processor module per-CPU-T11 uses the ADwin-Pro II bus with up to 200 MB / s on the modules.
Analog Input Modules
- Inputs with Multiplexer
- 8 / 16 channel differential or 32 single-ended channels
- ADC resolution 18 bits, conversion time of 2 microseconds
- Multiplexer-time 2 microseconds
- optional TiCo
- Parallel analog inputs
- one ADC per channel for synchronous data acquisition
- 4 or 8 differential channels
- Resolution 14, 16 or 18 bits
- 14 bits: 0025 microseconds conversion time
- 16 bit: conversion time 0.25 microseconds
- 18-bit: 2.0 microseconds conversion time
- 256 MB memory modules
- 16-bit module: Optional averaging of a defined number of measurements.
Analog Output Modules
The analog output modules allow for synchronous data output to 4 or 8 channels without time delay. The DAC has a resolution of 16 bits and provide a wide bandwidth.
- AOut-4/16 Pro II, Pro II AOut-8/16
- 4 or 8 channels
- 16 bit resolution
- 3 microsecond settling time
- Data output up to 10 times faster than Pro I modules
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Digital input / output modules
ADwin-Pro and digital signals
Digital input and output modules are the interfaces to your digital gauges and transmitters. Select the digital modules to suit your type of signal.
Digital output modules
- DIO-32, DIO-32-TiCo: 32 TTL inputs / outputs, automatic edge detection with a time stamp on the inputs, with optional TiCo and 256 MB memory
- OPT-16: 16 min optocoupler inputs. 100 ns switching time, automatic edge detection with a time stamp, adjustable per channel at 5 V, 12 V or 24 V
- REL-16: 16 relay outputs and 30 V as a closer, 4 ms response time, optionally available as an opener
- TRA-16: 16 transistor outputs, switching voltage 5 ... 30 V, switching time of 2.5 microseconds, optionally switch to ground
- PWM-16 (-I): 16 PWM outputs, TTL, either transistor switching outputs 5 ... 30 V, waveform adjustable per channel, 100 MHz reference clock, switching time 20 ns (TTL) or <3 microseconds (transistor)
- Custom input / output modules
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Counter modules
Counter modules for high speed digital signals
The ADwin Pro -counter modules can be, for example, for connection of incremental encoders, the event count or pulse width modulation.
- Universal counter module, individually configurable 32-bit counter for the modes
- Pulse counter
- PWM analysis, period measurement
- Incremental input clock / direction or A / B with 4-edge evaluation
- 2 SSI inputs, 5 V differential (RS-422)
- Various inputs
- Pro II-Cnt-T: TTL
- Pro II-Cnt-D: 5 V differential (RS-422)
- Pro-II-I Cnt: isolated 5 V / 12 V / 24 V
- Programmable TiCo processor, for example, for preliminary evaluation of complex counter signals
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Bus Modules
Communication on all sides
ADwin Pro modules work with a variety of bus and serial interfaces. A ADwin Pro -system can simultaneously send messages and data via RS232 control via CAN-Bus devices and control a test.
The following interfaces are available:
- Pro-RSx II-2: 2 x RS-232 / RS-485 software-configurable, with TiCo
- Pro-RSx II-4: 4 x RS-232 / RS-485 software-configurable, with TiCo
- Pro-CAN II-2: 2 x CAN bus, Low-Speed ??or High-Speed ??(CAN 2.0 Part A + B, ISO 11898), triggering a CPU through a CAN message event possible; module is TiCo equipped.
- Pro II-LIN-2: 2 x LIN bus
- Pro II-LIN-4: 4 x LIN bus
- Pro-II pro-SL: 1 x Profibus slave interface
- Pro-Flex II-2: 2 x FlexRay, each controller has two channels available
- Pro II SL-EtherCAT: EtherCAT with 1 x slave interface
- Other fieldbus interfaces on request
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Temperature Modules
Active sensing with ADwin-Pro II
Module for Pt-sensors
The temperature module-RTD-8 Pro II converts signals from Pt temperature sensors with analog-digital converters (ADC), allowing the query either the temperature or the applied voltage.
All necessary settings can be configured by software. On the module performs a sequence control data acquisition, which relieves the main processor of the Pro II system greatly. The module can also automatically signals a defined (interference) frequency signals from the digital filter.
Features:
- Suitable for temperature sensors Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni 100
- Measuring range depending on probe -200 ° C - +700 ° C
- Input filter 25 kHz
- Measurement resolution 0.015 ° C
- Accuracy ± 0.1 ° C
Module for thermocouples
The temperature module TC-II Pro-8-ISO converts signals from standard thermocouples and used to check the temperature or the applied voltage (with and without cold junction compensation).
All necessary settings can be configured by software. On the module performs a sequence control data acquisition, which relieves the main processor of the Pro II system greatly.
Features:
- Suitable for thermocouple type B, E, J, K, N, R, S and T
- Measuring range depending on the probe according to standard IEC 584-1
- Measurement resolution 0.1 ° C
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ADwin operation with the PC
Multiple PCs can communicate with one ADwin system concurrently. This may be useful during the program implementation and comissioning. On the other hand, one PC can also access multiple ADwin systems e.g. in a network for a centralized monitoring of various applications.
While working with ADwin, the first step is always to download the real-time operating system to the ADwin system via the Ethernet or USB interface. Then, the ADbasic real-time processes can be loaded and started or stopped as required. Single values or whole data sets (arrays), e.g. measured or set-point values can be exchanged bi-directionally. The deterministic (exact and predictable in time) execution of the real-time processes is not affected by the communcation between ADwin and the PC.
Real-time development with ADbasic and ADtools
With ADbasic, you define the processing sequences that are executed on the ADwin hardware. ADbasic optimizes and compiles the program code on a mouse-click. After being loaded on the ADwin system by ADbasic or a graphical PC user interface, the real-time processes execute independently. ADbasic contains the functions to access all inputs and outputs as well as functions for floating-point operations, process control and communication with the PC. A library is provided which contains standard functions e.g. for filtering, various examples for counter use, closed-loop controllers, function generators etc. which leads to a faster program implementation.
By means of the easily configurable ADtools you are able to display your real-time data graphically or numerically, to visualize process sequencings or to set input values via potentiometers, sliders or push buttons. Additionally, ADtools always provide you with the current status of your ADwin system resources.
| ADwin-Pro II Standard Enclosures | |
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| ADwin-Pro II |
19" enclosure (84 HP, 3U) AC power supply 115/230V 14-16 slots desktop unit all modules mounted from the frontside |
| ADwin-Pro II-BM |
19" enclosure (84 HP, 3U) AC power supply 115/230V 13-15 slots desktop unit all modules mounted from the backside |
| ADwin-Pro II-DC |
19" enclosure (84 HP, 3U) AC power supply 10-35V 14-16 slots desktop unit all modules mounted from the frontside |
| ADwin-Pro II-light |
½ 19" enclosure (42HP, 3U) AC power supply 115/230V 7 slots desktop unit all modules mounted from the frontside |
| ADwin-Pro II-light-DC |
½ 19" enclosure (42HP, 3U) DC-DC converter 10-35V 7 slots desktop unit all modules mounted from the frontside |
| ADwin-Pro II-mini |
Enclosure (25HP, 3U) DC-DC converter 10-35 4-5 slots desktop unit all modules mounted from the frontside |
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