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

Product Overview

The ibaFOB-4i is a fiber optic interface card featuring four independent input channels for high-speed data acquisition. It is designed to receive optical signals from VME-based systems via ibaLink-SM-128V or other compatible devices. The card provides a high-density input solution for ibaPDA and ibaLogic applications in industrial automation environments.

Technical Specifications

• Four independent fiber optic input channels

• Transmission rate: 3.3 Mbps per channel

• Supports analog and digital signal acquisition

• Compatible with ibaPDA and ibaLogic software

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

• ST-type fiber optic connectors

System Integration

The ibaFOB-4i is designed to work seamlessly with the ibaLink-SM-128V VMEbus interface board, enabling multi-channel data acquisition from VME-based control systems. Each of the four input channels can receive synchronous data at 1 ms cycle times, making it suitable for high-speed process monitoring and control applications.

Application Scenarios

Typical applications for the ibaFOB-4i include simultaneous acquisition of multiple analog and digital signals from distributed I/O systems, integration of VME controllers with PC-based data logging platforms, and multi-channel process monitoring in industrial automation. The card is particularly valuable in applications requiring high channel density and deterministic data acquisition.

Compatibility

The ibaFOB-4i is fully compatible with ibaPDA for data acquisition and analysis, and with ibaLogic for soft PLC control. It supports the iba fiber optic network topology and can be used in combination with ibaLink-SM-128V cards, ibaPADU-8 devices, and other iba fiber optic components.

Reliability and Performance

With its robust design and high-speed optical transmission, the ibaFOB-4i ensures reliable data acquisition even in electrically noisy industrial environments. The fiber optic interface provides galvanic isolation, protecting the host PC from field-side electrical disturbances and ensuring signal integrity over long distances.

Summary

The ibaFOB-4i is a high-performance four-channel fiber optic input interface card that delivers reliable, synchronous data acquisition for iba systems. Its high channel density and compatibility with ibaLink-SM-128V make it an ideal solution for multi-channel industrial monitoring and control applications.