National Instruments PC-LPM-16/PnP Multifunction I/O Board

The PC-LPM-16/PnP is a Plug-and-Play Multifunction I/O Board. The NI PC-LPM-16/PnP is designed and manufactured by National Instruments. The assembly number to identify the PC-LPM-16/PnP board is 183527X-01. As the name depicts, this board can perform multiple functions. The basic functions of the PC-LPM-16PnP are Analog Input, Timing Input/Output, and Digital Input/Output. The NI PC-LPM-16/PnP is specifically designed to be a low power consumption device. Therefore, this Multifunction I/O Board is a small sized, affordable board when compared to other I/O boards of similar capabilities. These features make the PC-LPM-16/PnP suitable for use in laboratory equipment and laptop computers.

This Multifunction I/O Board incorporates 16 analog inputs channels. The resolution of the input channels is 12-bit. With timing circuitry, this board can automatically time numerous A/D conversions. The National Instruments PC-LPM-16/PnP also features 8 digital lines for input signals and 8 digital lines for output signals. The digital input channels of the board are only TTL-compatible and do not feature CMOS compatibility. Moreover, the NI PC-LPM-16/PnP board also contains 2 timers/counters with 16-bit resolution.

The compatible driver software for this Multifunction I/O Board is NI-DAQ. Other supported software for the PC-LPM-16/PnP includes LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI. The National Instruments PC-LPM-16/PnP finds its use in various applications. Different functions of the PC-LPM-16/PnP make it ideal for different type of applications. The ADC is ideal for use in voltage/temperature measurements and chromatography. Applications requiring switching devices will utilize the digital I/O channels of the NI PC-LPM-16/PnP board. The timers/counters are ideal for signal generation, frequency/time measurements, and synchronizing applications.  

PC-LPM-16/PNP Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but the board will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.