AT-MIO-16E-2

National Instruments ISA Bus Multifunction DAQ Board (E Series)

1. General Description

2. Key Specifications

Analog Input (AI)

• Channels: 16 single-ended (SE) / 8 differential (DIFF), software-selectable

• Resolution: 12 bits (4,096 levels)

• Max Sampling Rate: 500 kS/s (guaranteed)

• Input Ranges (software-selectable):

  • Bipolar: ±10 V, ±5 V

  • Unipolar: 0–10 V, 0–5 V

• Triggering: Analog / digital trigger support

Analog Output (AO)

• Channels: 2 independent 12-bit DACs

• Voltage Range: ±0.05 V to ±10 V (software-selectable)

• Max Update Rate: 1 MS/s

• Output Impedance: 0.1 Ω; 5 mA max current drive

Digital I/O (DIO)

• Lines: 8 TTL-compatible DIO lines (input/output configurable)

• Voltage Levels:

  • Low: ≤0.4 V (IOL = 2.5 mA)

  • High: ≥3.9 V (IOH = 2.5 mA)

Counter/Timers

• Counters: 2 × 24-bit counter/timer channels

• Functions: Event counting, pulse generation, time measurement

Bus & Physical

• Bus: 16-bit ISA (compatible with 8-bit ISA slots)

• Form Factor: Standard full-size ISA card

• Power: +5 VDC (typical 120 mA)

• Dimensions: 107 × 165 mm (4.2 × 6.5 in)

• Operating Temp: 0 °C to 40 °C; Storage: −20 °C to 70 °C

3. Software & Drivers

• Driver: NI-DAQ (Legacy), NI-488.2 (for GPIB coexistence)

• OS Support: DOS, Windows 3.x/95/98/NT/2000/XP

• Development Tools: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, VI Logger

4. Applications

• Data Acquisition: Voltage, temperature, pressure, strain measurements

• Process Control: Analog output for valves, actuators, PID control

• Test & Measurement: Automated test systems (ATE), sensor calibration

• Legacy Industrial PCs: Retrofit for ISA-based industrial control systems

5. Features

• 12-bit, 500 kS/s analog input with 16 SE/8 DIFF channels

• 2 × 12-bit analog outputs (1 MS/s update rate)

• 8 TTL DIO lines + 2 × 24-bit counters for digital control/measurement

• Software-selectable input ranges and triggering options

• ISA bus plug-and-play (PNP) or jumper-configurable versions

• NIST-calibratable for precision measurements

6. Differences from AT-MIO-16E-1

• AT-MIO-16E-1: 1.25 MS/s max sampling rate (faster)

• AT-MIO-16E-2: 500 kS/s max sampling rate (lower cost, sufficient for most applications)

7. Modern Replacement

• PCI-6024E: PCI-bus equivalent (E Series)

• PCIe-6323: X Series PCIe DAQ (modern alternative)