Overview
The Contec DA12-6LC(PC) is an ISA-bus expansion card designed for industrial data acquisition and control. It provides six independent 12-bit digital-to-analog (D/A) output channels plus 24 buffered digital input/output lines, making it suitable for legacy PC-based measurement and control systems requiring reliable analog signal generation.
Key Features
- 6-channel 12-bit D/A converters with double-buffering for synchronized output updates
- 24 digital I/O lines for flexible process control and monitoring
- ISA bus compatible with PC/AT and industrial controller platforms
- Program-controlled output update modes: individual or simultaneous channel updates
- Industrial-grade reliability proven in legacy automation environments
Technical Specifications
- Output Channels: 6 × 12-bit D/A
- Digital I/O: 24 lines (configurable input/output)
- Interface: ISA bus
- Resolution: 12-bit
- Conversion Speed: 10 µsec (typical)
- Model Variants: DA12-6LC(PC) with part number 0ERAK49001894
- Board Type: Data Acquisition Card
- Manufacturer: Contec
- Country of Origin: Japan
Typical Applications
- Retrofit and modernization of legacy industrial control systems
- Multi-channel analog waveform generation and signal conditioning
- Real-time process monitoring and parameter adjustment
- Laboratory instrumentation and test equipment integration
- Industrial automation requiring precise analog output control
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- ISA-bus industrial PCs and PC/AT-compatible systems
- Legacy DOS and Windows-based control software
- Industrial measurement and data acquisition platforms
- Systems requiring ISA expansion slots
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Contec DA12-6LC (non-PC versions in compatible systems)
- Other 6-channel 12-bit D/A ISA cards with digital I/O capability
- Note: Verify slot compatibility and software support before substitution
Works With
- ISA-based industrial control platforms
- Windows and legacy DOS industrial software
- Analog measurement and process control applications
- Data logging and supervisory systems requiring D/A output capability
