ibaFOB-4i-S Enhanced Four-Channel Fiber Optic Input Interface Card

Product Overview

The ibaFOB-4i-S is an enhanced fiber optic interface card featuring four independent input channels for high-speed data acquisition. It builds upon the standard ibaFOB-4i with additional features designed for demanding industrial automation and process monitoring applications. The card provides reliable optical input for analog and digital signals from VME-based systems and other compatible devices.

Technical Specifications

• Four independent fiber optic input channels

• Transmission rate: 3.3 Mbps per channel

• Supports analog and digital signal acquisition

• Enhanced design for improved signal integrity

• Compatible with ibaPDA and ibaLogic software

• Optimized for integration with ibaLink-SM-128V VMEbus interface

• ST-type fiber optic connectors

System Compatibility

The ibaFOB-4i-S is fully compatible with the ibaLink-SM-128V VMEbus interface board, enabling high-channel-count data acquisition from VME-based control systems. It also integrates seamlessly with ibaPDA for data acquisition and analysis, and with ibaLogic for soft PLC applications. The enhanced design ensures reliable operation in complex industrial environments.

Application Areas

Typical applications include multi-channel process monitoring, distributed I/O acquisition from VME-based controllers, and high-speed data logging for machine condition analysis. The ibaFOB-4i-S is particularly suited for applications requiring synchronous acquisition of multiple analog and digital signals with high channel density and deterministic timing.

Enhanced Features

The ibaFOB-4i-S offers improved signal handling and robust performance in demanding industrial settings. It maintains full compatibility with standard iba fiber optic networks and supports the same synchronous 1 ms data cycle used by ibaLink-SM-128V and other iba devices. The four input channels can be used simultaneously to acquire data from multiple sources without signal degradation.

Reliability and Industrial Design

Designed for continuous operation in industrial environments, the ibaFOB-4i-S features robust optical interfaces and high noise immunity. The fiber optic connection provides galvanic isolation between the host PC and field equipment, ensuring safe and reliable data transmission even in electrically harsh conditions. The card supports fiber optic cable distances up to 2000 meters.

Summary

The ibaFOB-4i-S is an enhanced four-channel fiber optic input interface card that delivers reliable, high-speed data acquisition for iba systems. Its robust design, high channel density, and full compatibility with ibaLink-SM-128V make it an excellent choice for industrial automation and process monitoring applications requiring deterministic multi-channel input.