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AcQuisition Technology B.V.
Raadhuislaan 27a, PO Box 627
NL-5340 AP Oss, Netherlands
Telephone: +31-412-651055
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E-mail: info@acq.nl
http://www.acq.nl
Product Information: Andre Somberg/Erik van Nistelrooij
Order Desk: Erik van Nistelrooij
Sales/Marketing: Francie Verschuren
Applications/Technical: Marcel Schneider, Stefan Polman
Sales Support Locations:
Ivyland, PA, USA, Tel: (215) 957-9102, Fax: (215) 957-9074
Norderstedt, Germany, Tel: +49-40-5298-4240, Fax: +49-40-5248905
Madrid, Spain, Tel: +34-91-440-2910, Fax: +34-91-304-5042
Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, Tel: +886-2-6981599, Fax: +886-2-6981211
Hovik, Norway, Tel: +47-67-112-000, Fax: +47-67-112-050
Toulouse, France, Tel. +33-5.61.61.12.34, Fax: +33-5.61.61.12.22
Paris, France, Tel: +33-1.48.26.25.01, Fax: +33-1.48.26.25.08
Kidderminster, U.K., Tel: +44 1299-250997, Fax: +44 1299-250998
Esbo, Finland, Tel: +358-9802-4910, Fax: +358-9802-4916
AcQuisition Technology develops and manufactures standard products based upon the popular M-module standard, VMEbus, PCI and CompactPCI standard. Apart from standard products, customization plays an important role in the phylosophy of AcQ. A systems integrator must be able to perform his task. It is the task of AcQ to provide all means to accomplish this. AcQ has over fourteen years of experience in hardware for various and embedded platforms and real-time operating system software. AcQ is dedicated to conform to open international standards and supply the customer with products fit for his or her needs. This no-nonsense philosophy has resulted in a wide range of products which are flexible and compatible with internationally accepted standards. AcQ also provides consulting services, training and support programs and integration/design services.
Processor Boards
| Processor Type | Description | Software Support | ADDR/ DATA Width | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
68332 68882 | 32-bit Motorola MC68030 processor running at 32MHz as main CPU; additional MC68332 (16MHz) microcontroller performs dedicated I/O-specific tasks; optional MC68882 FPU (32MHz) for execution of floating point operations; A24/A16, D16/D08(EO) VMEbus Master/Slave Interface; two M-Module interfaces, I/O lines interconnectable to P2; optically isolated CANbus; 7-segment display on front for easy diagnostics; Watchdog and RTC onboard; Mailbox interrupts supported; 4Mbyte SRAM (zero wait-state burst); up to 8Mbyte Flash memory. Model No. i6030 |
Mass Storage
| Function | Description | Software Support | ADDR/ DATA Width | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Board | Used to add a CompactFlash card slot to a 3U VMEbus System. CompactFlash is a small form factor card standard that encompasses CompactFlash (CF) flash data storage cards, magnetic disk cards and I/O cards. The board supports all of these types CompactFlash cards. Model Number VME1340 |
Analog I/O Boards
| Function | Description | Software Support | ADDR/DATA Width | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DSP Controller with 2x or 8x Analog Inputs | Powerful platform for high-speed analog signal capturing and digital signal processing. One or four sets of two analog input channels are provided by this board. Each set of channels is capable of simultaneously sampling at a 7.5MSPS sampling rate. Local software allows enhanced and user-specific signal processing. Gain and offset errors are compensated by the DACs. 16 general purpose inputs and 16 general purpose outputs are available. Model No. VME1381(3U) or VME381(6U) | 6U | ||
DSP Controller with 3x or 12x Analog Outputs | One or four TMS320C32 DSPs which interface three DACs each. The output update rate is 7.5 MSPS per channel. Furthermore the board has 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs. Local software allows enhanced and user-specific signal processing. Model No. VME1383(3U) or VME383(6U) | 6U | ||
RTD Measurement | Features six or 24 two-, three- or four-wire high-accuracy RTD measurement channels. Each channel has programmable alarm limits on which an interrupt can be issued. Four local DSPs (TMS320C203) perform linearization, auto-calibration and alarm limit checking. Sensor data is available in °F, K and Ohm. All inputs are optically isolated from the system. Available in four versions: PT100, PT200, PT500 or PT1000 measurement. Model No. VME1390(3U) or VME390(6U) | 6U | ||
with 16x or 64x Common-Mode Inputs | For use in applications in which autonomous signal conversion is an issue, as well as in standard mid-range applications. Enabled channels are scanned at a programmable rate and conversion results are stored in shared memory. One or four local DSPs perform functionality like data acquisition and calibration. Model No. VME1392(3U) or VME392(6U) | 6U | ||
with 8x or 32x Differential Inputs | For use in applications in which autonomous signal conversion is an issue, as well as in standard mid-range applications. Enabled channels are scanned at a programmable rate and conversion results are stored in shared memory. One or four local DSPs perform all functionality and user specific functions can be added for customized operation. Model Number VME1393(3U) or VME393(6U) | 6U | ||
with 16x or 64x Voltage Outputs | This board is integrated on a 3U or 6U VMEbus board. Each output has a 12-bit resolution. The output range is software programmable per 16 or 64 channels (0V..+10V or -10V..+10V). Control of the analog output is as easy as writing the binary equivalent to a dedicated register (per channel). Conversion takes place automatically. Model No. VME1395(3U) or VME395(6U) | 6U |
Digital I/O Boards
| Function | Description | Software Support | ADDR/DATA Width | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
16x or 64x Isolated Sink/Source Inputs | These boards interfaces typ. 24V industrial signals. Each board has 16 or 64 binary inputs. A signal transition on any input can generate an interrupt. Also an interrupt can be issued if the inputs match a pre-defined pattern. The twelve internal timer/counters provide means for transition counting and period measurement. All inputs are optically isolated from the system. Model No. VME1330/1331(3U) or VME330/331(6U) | 6U | ||
16x or 64x Isolated Sink/Source Outputs | These boards drive typ. 24V industrial signals. Each board has 16 or 64 binary outputs capable of driving up to 400mA each. MultiFuse technology provides optional protection of the output drivers. If over-current is detected, the outputs are switched off and after a few minutes enabled again. All outputs are optically isolated from the system. Model No. VME1332/1333(3U) or VME332/333(6U) | 6U | ||
8 or 32 Relays with Emergency Shut-off | Board provides 8 or 32 relays for computer controlled voltage-free switching. The switching contacts of each relay are available on the 25 pole D-sub connectors at the front of the card. The relays are controlled by one or four Z8536 Parallel I/O Controllers. Each group of 8 relays has an external input which can be used as emergency shut-off. If an emergency input is activated, all relay contacts will immediately return to their passive state. Model No. VME1338(3U) or VME338(6U) | 6U |
Motion Control Boards
| Function | Description | Software Support | ADDR/DATA Width | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Controller with Amplifiers 2x 2-phase or 1x 4-phase or up to 8 axis | Ideal solution for all applications where stepper motors must be controlled with a maximum of flexibility and a minimum of overhead. Local processors handle all high-level commands to provide maximum control for both straight forward as very complex applications. Model No. VME1321(3U) or VME321(6U) | 6U | ||
Controller for External Amplifiers 2 axis or 8 axis | Designed to drive up to 8 external amplifiers. This is an ideal solution for all applications where stepper motors must be controlled with a maximum of flexibility and a minimum of overhead. Model No. VME1322(3U) or VME322(6U) | 6U | ||
Incrementel Encoder Interface 6 or 24 Channels | Intelligent Quadrature Incremental Decoder board can be configured for interfacing quadrature incremental encoders with or without an index channel. In index mode up to sixteen encoders with two quadrature channels and an index channel can be connected, and in non-index mode up to 24 encoders with two quadrature channels can be connected. This board operates on two encoder input channels and decodes a pair of out-of phase signals in order to increment or decrement a counter. Model No. VME1323(3U) or VME323(6U) | 6U |
Networking Boards
| Function | Description | Software Support | ADDR/DATA Width | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Controller | Provides 16 or 64 ARINC-429 compatible channels (2x or 8x receive and 2x or 8x transmit) at any rate between 12.5 and 100kbps. Because this board is built upon a flexible platform, user functions can be implemented almost without restriction, making this product flexible and user-friendly. Model No. VME1302(3U) or VME302(6U) | 6U |
Serial I/O Boards
| Function | Description | Software Support | ADDR/ DATA Width | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Controller 4x or 16x SCC | Intelligent serial channel protocol controller applicable in a wide variety of applications and evironments. The four local MC68EN360s relieve the host CPU of the performance demanding task of handling the protocol stack. This board consists of four or 16 sets of MC68EN360 controllers. Each set has four SCC channels on the QUICC, controlled by an internal RISC-engine and are available with several combinations of RS232, RS422/RS485 transceivers with optional optical isolation. Model No. VME1367(3U) or VME367(6U) | 6U |
Bus Interfaces
| VMEbus To: | Description | Software Support | ADDR/ DATA Width | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Controller | Based on one or four SJA1000 CANbus controllers. Each SJA1000 provides an interface to the popular CANbus that supports both standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) identifier fields. Front panel LEDs provide diagnostical network information. Provides one or four CANbus interfaces. The CAN network is a serial communication protocol which efficiently supports distributed control with a high level of reliability. Model No. VME1360(3U) or VME360(6U) | 6U | ||
Controller | Based on one or four Motorola MC68763s featuring the TouCAN module for advanced CANbus protocol support. Board is ideally suited for executing high-level CANbus protocol stacks without loading the host CPU. The CANbus is optically isolated from the system according to the ISO11898 standard. Model Number VME1376(3U) or VME376(6U) | 6U | ||
MIL-STD-1553 | Intelligent interface card for two channel, dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 applications. MIL-STD-1553 test, simulation and bus analysis. 1553A, 1553B, McAir and STANAG 3838 variants in a single card. Each channels supports concurrent Bus Controller (BC) and up to 31 Remote Terminals (RT) with Bus Monitor (BM). Additional stand-alone Chronological Bus Monitor (CBM) facility is provided, with comprehensive multi-level triggering capability. Full error injection in BC and RT modes, with full error detection in BC, RT, BM and CBM modes. Two variable amplitude dual redundant 1553 interfaces. 8 Mbytes of dual ported RAM on each channel. C drivers in source code and Windows menu driven software. Model Number VME2303 |
Special Function Boards
| Function | Description | Software Support | ADDR/ DATA Width | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Timer/Counter 2 or 8 timer/counter inputs 100MHz or 250MHZ | Ideal solution for automated test and measurement applications. Features two or eight timer/counter inputs, all inputs have an coaxial connector for the input range of ±10 V and high-voltage pins for the input range of ±300 V. The coupling of the inputs is either AC or DC. This board provides 6 measurement functions: frequency, high-time, low-time, period, counter and phase measurements. Model No. VME1385(3U) or VME385(6U) | 6U |
M-Module Mezzanine Modules
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
M-Module Carrier | 6U form factor M-Module forms the basis of a flexible I/O system. Offers the user a means of integrating a mix of M-Modules in a VMEbus system. Four M-Module mounting sockets are provided. Model No. i4000 |
Carrier | 3U form factor M-Module carrier forms the basics of a flexible I/O system. Offers the user a means of integrating M-Modules in a VMEbus system. One M-Module slot. Model No. i4001 |
Processor Board | MC68030 main CPU dedicated to the application, while the MC68332 microcontroller is dedicated to perform I/O specific tasks, like maintaining serial communications (UART, CANbus, other). An optional FPU (MC68882) provides hardware floating point operations. 2 M-Module slots. Model No. i6030 |
| Interface to connect SCSI devices, such as hard disks, floppy disks, tape drives and ZIP drives. The SCSI bus protocol is handled by the local AM53C94 controller. Devices are connected via a standard Macintosh/IOMEGA compatible 25 pole D-sub connector Model No. M305/MOD | |
| Used to add a CompactFlash card slot to any platform supporting the M-Module standard. CompactFlash is a small form factor card standard that encompasses CompactFlash flash data storage cards, magnetic disk cards and I/O cards. Model No. M340/MOD | |
Controller | Handles up to four LVDT/RVDT devices. Conversions made with 13-bit res. using Nat'l Semi LM12458 Data Acq System. Sequencer allows complex conversion algorithms to execute without host intervention. Results stored in on-chip FIFO. Model No. M372/MOD |
DSP Controller 2 Analog Outputs | TMS320C32, 60MHz (good for 30MIPS). Ideal for embedded analog signal analysis and data compression applications. Can be used as independent processing unit controlled by hosting system. Local memory interface. Model No. M381/MOD |
DSP Controller 3Analog Outputs | TMS320C32, 60MHz (good for 30 MIPS). Ideal for embedded analog signal synthesis applications. Can be used as an independent processing unit controlled by host system. Local memory for fast accesses by DSP. Model No. M383/MOD |
RTD Measurement | Six 2-, 3-, or 4-wire high accuracy RTD measurement channels. Available in four versions: PT100 measurement, PT200 measurement, PT500 measurement and PT1000 measurement. Model number M390/MOD |
with 16x Common-Mode Inputs | For applications where autonomous signal conversion is an issue, also standard mid-range applications. Local TMS320C203 DSP provides processing to scan all enabled channels at a programmable rate, perform gain/offset compensation and store conversion results in dual-ported memory. Model No. M392/MOD |
with 8x Differential Inputs | Suited for applications where autonomous signal conversion is an issue, also standard mid-range applications. Local TMS320C203 DSP provides processing to scan all channels at maximum rate, perform gain/offset compensation and store conversion results in dual-ported memory. Model No. M393/MOD |
with 16x Voltage Outputs | 16 analog voltage outputs, integrated on the M-Module standard. Digital-to-analog converters have a resolution of 12-bit. The voltage outputs have a software programmable common output range of 0..+10V (uni-polar) or -10V..+10V (bi-polar). Model No. M395/MOD |
Parallel Controller | Based on the Z8536 CIO. Capable of reading and writing 16 binary signals and can be programmed to generate interrupts when detecting transitions of the individual inputs. Model No. M318/MOD |
16x Isolated Sink Inputs | Capable of capturing typical 24V industrial signals. Each module has 16 binary inputs. A signal transition of each input can generate an interrupt. Interrupt can be issued if inputs match a pre-defined pattern. 3 timer/counters for transition counting, period measurement. Inputs optically isolated. Model No. M330/MOD |
16x Isolated Source Inputs | Capable of capturing typical 24V industrial signals. Each module has 16 binary inputs. A signal transition of each input can generate an interrupt. Interrupt can be issued if the inputs match a pre-defined pattern. 3 timer/counters for transition counting, period measurement. Inputs optically isolated. Model number M331/MOD |
16x Isolated Sink Outputs | Capable of sinking 16 binary outputs. For typical applications the module has 3 programmable timers. 3 different output modes are available: pulse, one shot and square wave. Timer outputs connected to outputs of the module. Model No. M332/MOD |
16x Isolated Source Outputs | Capable of sourcing 16 binary outputs. For typical applications the module has 3 programmable timers. 3 different modes are available: pulse, one shot and square wave. Timer outputs connected to outputs of the module. Model No. M333/MOD |
with Emergency Shut-off | Eight monostable relays with 2 throw over contacts each. One throw over contact is available at front connector, while the other contact is used for reading back the relay state. Maximum continuous current for the relays is 1A. Maximum switching voltage is 250Vac/220Vdc.Model number M338/MOD |
RS232/422/485 Current loop | Two asynch serial interfaces based on MC68681 DUART. Line interface of a channel can be configured as RS232/422/RS485 or current-loop (active or passive). RS232 and RS485 transceiver devices are commonly available and /mounted in sockets for easy maintenance. Model No. M301/MOD |
RS232 | Four asynch serial interfaces based on the XR82C684 QUART. Each channel has a fixed RS232 line interface. Software compatible with the M301. All driver and receiver devices are commonly available and mounted in sockets for easy maintenance. Model No. M306/MOD |
Interface | Can be used to create a Man-Machine-Interface (MMI) for process control/monitoring. Supports the standard 101-key PC-compatible keyboard and MS-compatible mouse. Model No. M317/MOD |
Controller | Based on MC68EN360 Quad Integrated Communication Controller (QUICC). Supports high data transfer rates with a minimum of impact on system load. The four SCC channels on the QUICC are available with several combinations of RS232/RS422/RS485 tranceivers with optional optical isolation. Model No. M367/MOD |
2.5 and 5 Mbps Interface | Supports standard 2.5Mbps transmission rate as well as 5Mbps.The ARCNET standard is widely used in industrial automation because of its deterministic characteristics and fault tolerant behaviour.Model No. M300/MOD |
Controller | Based on tMC68332 microcontroller. TPU is programmed to handle the ARINC-429 transmit and receive algorithms, while the CPU neatly organizes the traffic between the bus and the host CPU. Model No. M302/MOD |
Controller | i8044 BITBUS microprocessor provides all functions to implement a BITBUS master or slave node. Local FIFOs allow DMA capable hosts to retrieve data from the node. Firmware includes Remote Access and Control (RAC) command set to allow specific functions to be performed on the remote nodes. Model No. M304/MOD |
Controller | Based on the SJA1000. Integrated standalone controller for the Controller Area Network (CAN) with a M-module interface. Model No. M360/MOD |
Controller | Based on the AM79C90 LANCE chip. The AM79C90 local area network controller for Ethernet (LANCE) complies to the IEEE-802.3/Ethernet LAN standard and provides a means for fast and easy network interfacing. Model No. M363/MOD |
MC68EN360 and Local TCP/IP | Based on the MC68EN360 Quad Integrated Communication Controller (QUICC). Designed to support high data transfer rates with a minimum of impact on the system load. Model No. M369/MOD |
CANbus Controller | Based on the MC68376. The MC68376 contains intelligent perhiperal modules such as the CAN 2.0 B controller module (TouCAN), time processor unit (TPU), 10-bit queued ADC (QADC), queued serial module (QSM) and a configurable timer module (CTM4). Model No. M376/MOD |
ISDN-SO | One or two basic rate (S0) ISDN interfaces. ISDN software runs on the local MC68360 QUICC and handles all protocol aspects. ISDN software (HDLC and B-Channels transparent) is available for the M368 offering a full implementation of the CAPI v2.0 interface. Drivers for OS-9, pSOS+ and VxWorks available. Model No. M368/MOD |
Controller w/Amplifiers | MC68332 Microcontroller handles commands passed from host CPU and controls onboard power amplifiers to drive either two 2-phase motors (independent) or one 4-phase motor. Amplifiers are bi-polar driving circuits in constant current driving mode and are over-current and thermal protected. Model No. M321/MOD |
Controller For External Amplifiers | For all applications where stepper motors must be controlled by means of an external amplifier and where a maximum of flexibility and a minimum of overhead is required. Model No. M322/MOD |
Incremental Encoder Interface | Based on an MC68332. Can be configured for interfacing quadrature incremental encoders with or without an index channel. In index mode up to four encoders with two quadrature channels and an index channel can be connected. In non-index mode up to six encoders with two quadrature channels can be connected. Model No. M323/MOD |
Analyzers/ Synthesizer | MC68332 CPU contains intelligent peripheral modules such as the time processor unit which provides 16 microcoded channels for performing time-related activities from simple input capture or output compare to complicated motor control or pulse width modulation. Model No. M312/MOD |
Timer/Counter | Two measurement channels. Frequency range up to 250MHz (M385/250M) or up to 100MHz (M385/100M). Timer/counter is a register based device and can be programmed via a provided ANSI-C library. Analog input conditioning is software programmable with respect to trigger levels, sensitivity and input coupling. Model No. M385/MOD |
PMC Modules
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
Ethernet Adapter | Designed to interface with any suitable PMC compliant carrier, using a PCI version 2.1 compliant interface (IEEE P1386.1 Draft 2.0). Capable of operating as 10BASE-T (IEEE 802.3) or 100BASE-Tx (IEEE 802.3u) via a front mounted standard RJ45 connector. Model Number PMC400 |
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