The Abaco Systems IP-PWI is a 3-channel Pulse Width Input IndustryPack module engineered for precise measurement of input pulse widths from MTS Corporation Temposonics® transducers. Multiple IP-PWI modules can be configured to simultaneously acquire data from all transducers in a system.
Technical Specifications
Channels & Measurement
• 3 Pulse Width Input channels
• Dedicated 18-bit pulse width counter per channel
• Minimum pulse width measurement resolution: 8.333 nanoseconds
Clock Architecture
• On-board, software-programmable high-frequency clock synthesizer
• Maximum FAST clock frequency: 120 MHz
• Alternative FAST clock frequencies: 100 MHz, 68 MHz, 47 MHz, 34 MHz
• Nominal 15 MHz synthesizer input crystal (field-replaceable for alternate FAST frequencies)
• Software-programmable SLOW clock divider with nominal 100 nanosecond period
• Fastest SLOW clock period: 8.333 nanoseconds
Master Trigger Generator
• Software-programmable trigger sources: bit, external I/O input, or internal 16-bit binary timer
• Trigger clock frequency range: 153 Hz to 5 MHz
• Master trigger output available at I/O connector for distribution across multi-module systems
Signal Integrity
• All inputs and outputs operate at differential RS-422 electrical levels
• Special metastability precautions implemented to eliminate timing anomalies at high clock rates
– Key Features
• Single-high IndustryPack form factor
• High-resolution timing measurement with nanosecond-scale precision
• Flexible trigger generation supporting multiple source types
• Multi-module synchronization capability via shared master trigger output
• Field-configurable clock frequency selection
– Typical Applications
Temposonics® displacement transducer systems requiring high-speed pulse width acquisition and real-time trigger synchronization across multiple measurement channels.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed specifically for interface with MTS Corporation Temposonics® transducers. Supports multi-module configurations with synchronized master trigger distribution.
