ibaFOB-io-S Single-Channel Fiber Optic Input Output Interface Card

Product Overview

The ibaFOB-io-S is a compact fiber optic interface card featuring a single bidirectional channel. It provides both input and output capabilities for analog and digital signals, making it suitable for applications requiring a dedicated communication link between iba systems and field devices. The card is designed for simplicity while maintaining high-speed synchronous performance.

Technical Specifications

• Single bidirectional fiber optic channel

• Transmission rate: 3.3 Mbps

• 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-io-S is fully compatible with the ibaLink-SM-128V VMEbus interface board, enabling bidirectional communication between VME-based control systems and iba data acquisition platforms on a single fiber optic link. It integrates seamlessly with ibaPDA for data acquisition and analysis, and with ibaLogic for soft PLC applications requiring bidirectional I/O.

Application Areas

Typical applications include dedicated communication links for closed-loop control, point-to-point data exchange between a VME controller and a PC-based monitoring system, and compact installations where a single bidirectional channel is sufficient. The card is ideal for applications requiring deterministic bidirectional communication without the need for multiple channels.

Operational Characteristics

The ibaFOB-io-S provides a simple yet robust solution for bidirectional fiber optic communication. Its single-channel design simplifies system configuration while maintaining the high-speed synchronous performance required for real-time industrial applications. The card supports both input and output operations on the same fiber optic link, reducing cabling complexity.

Reliability and Industrial Design

Built for industrial environments, the ibaFOB-io-S features robust optical interfaces and high electromagnetic immunity. The fiber optic connection provides galvanic isolation between the host system and field equipment, ensuring reliable communication over distances up to 2000 meters while protecting against electrical noise and ground loops.

Summary

The ibaFOB-io-S is a compact single-channel fiber optic interface card that delivers bidirectional communication for iba systems. Its simplicity, high-speed synchronous transmission, and compatibility with ibaLink-SM-128V make it an ideal solution for dedicated communication links in industrial automation and control applications.