Complete Integration:
The ISOFACE™ ISO1I81xT product family (ISO1I811T, ISO1I813T) of galvanically isolated 8-channel digital input ICs samples input data from digital sensors and switches. The digital input ICs can be directly connected to digital inputs like sensors or switches and the micro-controller or bus-ASIC. Robust galvanic isolation is integrated.
8 Input Channels:
Up to 8 inputs according to IEC61131-2 (Type 1/2/3) can be connected per IC. The precise characteristic of the current sink of the IC’s inputs reduces the power dissipation per channel by a factor of up to 2.5-times compared to solutions using resistors and opto-couplers. In consequence, more compact designs of input card solutions become possible with ISOFACE™.
Deglitching Filters:
To improve EMI robustness of the system solution, the 8 input channels are equipped adjustable deglitching filters. In case of the ISO1I811T, jumpers can be used to select one of the four possible settings. The ISO1I813T allows to individually program the filter setting for each of the channels. Bypass mode, i.e. zero filter time, is offered with both types.
High Sampling Speeds:
The ISOFACE™ Digital Input ICs offer communication frequencies of up to 500 kHz per input channel, substantially exceeding the speed of solutions using opto-couplers. Therefore, they are ideally suited for high-precision or high-speed applications like bottling machines or paper and printing industries. A feature only available with the ISO1I813T is the capability to synchronously capture the input signals from multiple input ICs. This is of particular practical relevance when an isochronous time-stamp of the status of a complex machine or equipment is required.
Flexible Interfaces:
The micro-controller or bus-ASIC can be connected either with a high-speed SPI Interface or via a parallel 8-bit interface. To support very compact system designs daisy-chaining of multiple ICs is supported. The ISO1I813T even features CRC-checking of the serial communication.
Galvanic Isolation:
The ISOFACE™ digital input ICs offer a robust integrated galvanic isolation of 500VAC (EN60664-1, UL508). When compared with alternative solutions, ISOFACE™ Digital Input ICs enable up to four times more channels on the same PCB area. This high level of integration density combined with the low power consumption is a key enabler for highly compact industrial control products.
Comprehensive diagnostics:
The diagnostic capabilities of the ISO1I813T includes the detection of a wire-break between the IC`s inputs and the sensors or switches connected to it. When such error is detected, the micro-controller or bus-ASIC can identify the individual channel.
Furthermore, the device’s supply voltage (Vbb missing voltage) is being monitored. When Vbb missing voltage is diagnosed, the error pin indicates that the input data collected is not valid. The ISO1I813T can even issue a pre-warning, if Vbb is falling below a pre-warning limit (Vbb under-voltage). This allows, for example, the system to assume a different mode of operation or to safely shut down. Monitoring wire-break and Vbb greatly improves the factory level maintenance thus providing a significant contribution to minimize costly machine down-times.
Key Features:
• Complete system integration (digital sensor or switch input, galvanic isolation and intelligent micro-controller or bus-ASIC interface)
• 8-channel input according to IEC61131-2 (Type 1/2/3)
• Integrated galvanic isolation 500VAC (EN60664-1, UL508)
• 3.3V SPI and parallel micro-controller interface
• Adjustable deglitching filters
• Up to 500 kHz sampling frequency
• Wire-break detection
• Vbb under-voltage detection
• Package: TSSOP 8 x 12.5 mm
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