ibaFOB-4io-D Four-Channel Fiber Optic Input Output Interface Card

Product Overview

The ibaFOB-4io-D is a high-density fiber optic interface card featuring four independent bidirectional channels. It combines input and output capabilities in a single card, enabling simultaneous acquisition and transmission of analog and digital signals across multiple links. This design is ideal for complex industrial automation systems requiring multiple synchronized communication paths.

Technical Specifications

• Four independent bidirectional fiber optic channels

• Transmission rate: 3.3 Mbps per channel

• Supports simultaneous analog and digital input and output

• Compatible with ibaPDA and ibaLogic software platforms

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

• ST-type fiber optic connectors

• Synchronous data transmission with 1 ms cycle time

System Integration

The ibaFOB-4io-D is fully compatible with the ibaLink-SM-128V VMEbus interface board, enabling multi-channel bidirectional communication between VME-based control systems and iba data acquisition platforms. It integrates seamlessly with ibaPDA for data acquisition and analysis, and with ibaLogic for soft PLC applications requiring multiple input and output channels.

Application Areas

Typical applications include multi-axis motion control, synchronized closed-loop systems, distributed I/O networks with bidirectional requirements, and complex automation systems where multiple independent communication links are needed. The card is particularly suited for applications requiring high channel density and deterministic bidirectional communication across multiple channels.

Operational Flexibility

The ibaFOB-4io-D offers maximum flexibility with four independently configurable bidirectional channels. Each channel can be used for input or output operations independently, allowing system integrators to allocate resources based on specific application requirements. The card supports both point-to-point and cascade network topologies across all channels.

Reliability and Industrial Design

Designed for demanding industrial environments, the ibaFOB-4io-D features robust optical interfaces and high noise immunity. The fiber optic connections provide galvanic isolation between the host system and field equipment, ensuring reliable communication over distances up to 2000 meters while maintaining signal integrity across all channels simultaneously.

Summary

The ibaFOB-4io-D is a high-density four-channel fiber optic interface card that delivers bidirectional communication for complex iba systems. Its multi-channel capability, synchronous transmission, and compatibility with ibaLink-SM-128V make it an ideal solution for advanced industrial automation and control applications requiring multiple synchronized communication paths.