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Monday, February 20, 2023 · 0 min read

New DAQ Amplifier Modules for IOLITE® Data Acquisition Systems

Dewesoft has released 4 new I/O amplifier modules for the IOLITE RackIOLITE LX, and IOLITE modular data acquisition and real-time control systems:

  • IOLITE-8xSTGS - 8-channel strain gauge amplifier module

  • IOLITE-16xLV - 16-channel voltage amplifier module

  • IOLITEi-8xLA - 8-channel current amplifier module

  • IOLITE-16xAO - 16-channel analog output amplifier module

As with all standard IOLITE amplifier modules, these new modules are equipped with two parallel EtherCAT data buses for both high-quality buffered data acquisition and real-time control. The modules are compatible and can be used in any IOLITE main-frame chassis:

  • IOLITE R8,

  • IOLITE R12, or

  • IOLITE LX.

IOLITE-8xSTGS - 8-channel strain gauge amplifier module

IOLITE-8xSTGS

IOLITE-8xSTGS is an 8-channel strain gauge module. It supports the following inputs:

  • full-bridge sensors,

  • half-bridge sensors,

  • quarter-bridge sensors,

  • voltage,

  • potentiometer mode.

Predefined bridge ranges are 2 mV/V, 20 mV/V, 200 mV/V (free programmable between 2 mV/V and 1000 mV/V), where users can select the excitation voltage of 1 V, 2 V, or 5 V.

IOLITE-8xSTGS includes a new 24-bit oversampled sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter with a sampling rate of up to 20 kS/s which features an option for low latency Sinc5 filter, a perfect solution for control applications.

IOLITE-8xSTGS features an internal 100 kΩ shunt which can be used in the positive or negative leg. Configuration is software selectable. DewesoftX software enables shunting, shorting, sensor balancing, and lead wire compensation. Additionally, the TEDS sensor interface is supported as well.

The advantage of IOLITE-8xSTGS is in long-term stability and low power consumption.

IOLITE-8xSTGS is available with two different input connector types:

  • Terminal block and

  • D-SUB37.

IOLITE-8xSTGS DSUB39 connector pinout

IOLITE-8xSTGS DSUB39 connector
IOLITE-8xSTGS DSUB39 pinout

IOLITE-8xSTGS terminal block connector pinout

IOLITE-8xSTGS terminal block connector
IOLITE-8xSTGS terminal block pinout
PinNameDescription
Pin 1IN +Input +
Pin 2IN -Input -
Pin 3SNS +Sense +
Pin 4SNS -Sense -
Pin 5EXC +Excitation +
Pin 6EXC -Excitation -
Pin 7iGND +Isolated ground
Pin 8R1/4 bridge / Shunt
Pin 9TEDSTEDS

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IOLITE-16xLV - 16-channel voltage amplifier module

IOLITE-16xLV

The latest product in the IOLITE family is the 16-channel low-voltage module. IOLITE-16xLV is the high-density general-purpose voltage input data acquisition module.

It is a perfect solution for industrial applications due to its affordable pricehigh accuracy, and channel-to-ground isolation.

IOLITE-16xLV has two input ranges:

  • ±200 V and

  • ±10 V.

Data is acquired simultaneously from all 16 channels with a sampling rate of up to 20 kS/sec

IOLITE-16xLV includes a new 24-bit oversampled sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter which features an option for low latency Sinc5 filter, a perfect solution for control applications.

IOLITE-16xLV module is available with a terminal block input connector.

IOLITEi-16xLV terminal block connector pinout

IOLITEi-16xLV terminal block
IOLITEi-16xLV terminal block connector pinout
IOLITEi-16xLV terminal block pinout

Power output:

PinNameDescription
Pin 1+ Power outVsupply output
Pin 2- Power inNon-isolated GND

Analog input pinout:

Pin NameDescription
Pin 1AI1 +Analog input 1
Pin 2AI1 -Input ground 1
Pin 3AI2 +Analog input 2
Pin 4AI2 -Input ground 2
Pin 5AI3 +Analog input 3
Pin 6AI3 -Input ground 3
Pin 7AI4 +Analog input 4
Pin 8AI4 -Input ground 4
Pin 9iGNDCommon isolated ground*

*iGND, Common Ground is galvanically isolated to Power Supply Ground.

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IOLITEi-8xLA - 8-channel current amplifier module

IOLITEi-8xLA
IOLITEi-8xLA

The latest product in the IOLITE family is a multichannel low-current measurement module. The perfect device for data acquisition in control applications requiring input for current loop signals in the range of ±20 mA.

The IOLITEi-8xLA has 8 analog channels. 24-bit ADC performs data acquisition with a sampling rate of up to 20 kS/s.IOLITEi-8xLA includes an analog anti-aliasing filter with a 26 kHz cut-off frequency (3rd order, Butterworth).

The IOLITEi-8xLA is available in two input range versions:

  • ±20 mA and

  • ±2 mA.

The IOLITEi-8xLA is available with two different input connector types:

  • BNC and

  • Terminal block

IOLITEi-8xLA is equipped with two EtherCAT buses in parallel for both, DAQ and real-time control. The module can be mounted in all IOLITE chassis - IOLITE Rack and IOLITE LX.

IOLITEi-8xLA BNC connector pinout

IOLITEi-8xLA BNC connector pinout
IOLITEi-8xLA BNC
PinNameDescription
Pin 1IN +Analog input +
Pin 2IN -Analog input -

IOLITEi-8xLA terminal block connector pinout

IOLITEi-8xLA terminal block
IOLITEi-8xLA terminal block connector pinout
PinNameDescription
Pin 1IN +Analog input +
Pin 2IN -Analog input -

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IOLITE-16xAO - 16-channel analog output amplifier module

IOLITE-16xAO

The IOLITE-16xAO is a 16-channel analog output module designed for industrial applications.

This module offers 16 analog voltage output channels in the range of ±10 V.

Outputs are galvanically isolated from the main power supply ground.

Additionally, non-isolated supply voltage with a current limit of 2 A can be used from PWR OUT pins.

The input connector of IOLITE-16xAO is a terminal block OMNIMATE Signal SL Series. The IOLITE-16xAO module has 9-pin terminal block connectors with a 2.50 mm pitch for analog output. 8 pins on a 9-pin connector bank are used for digital inputs and pin 9 for common GND.

Additionally, there is a 2-pin terminal block connector with a 2.50 mm pitch for the PWR OUT function. 

IOLITE-16xAO is a perfect tool for signal conditioning.

IOLITE-16xAO terminal block connector pinout

IOLITE-16xAO
IOLITE-16xAO pinout
IOLITE-16xAO pinout
PinNameDescription
Pin 1PWR OUT +V(supply) output
Pin 2PWR OUT -Non-isolated GND

Analog output pinout:

PinNameDescription
Pin 1AO 1, 5, 9, 13Analog output
Pin 2iGNDCommon ground*
Pin 3AO 2, 6, 10, 14Analog input 2
Pin 4iGNDCommon ground*
Pin 5AO 3, 7, 11, 15Analog input 3
Pin 6iGNDCommon ground*
Pin 7AO 4, 8, 12, 16Analog input 4
Pin 8iGNDCommon ground*
Pin 9iGNDCommon ground*

*iGND, Common Ground is galvanically isolated to Power Supply Ground. 

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