PCI-1736UP User Manual 2Chapter 1 IntroductionThank you for buying the Advantech PCI-1736UP. TheAdvantech PCI-1736UP is a 32-channel isolated digitalinput/output card for the PCI bus.1.1 FeaturesThe Advantech PCI-1736UP offers the following main features:ï 32 isolated DIO channels (16 inputs and 16 outputs)ï High output driving capacityï High-voltage isolation on isolated I/O channels (2,500 V DC)ï Interrupt handling capabilityï D-type connector for isolated input and output channelsï Output status read-backï Keep digital output values when hot system resetï Wide input range (5 ~ 30 V DC)ï BoardID switchï Low profileï Universal PCI card, accepts both 3.3 and 5 V1.1.1 Robust ProtectionThe PCI-1736UP digital input channels feature a robust isolation protec-tion for industrial, lab and machinery automation applications. It durablywithstands voltage up to 2,500 VDC, preventing your host system fromany incidental harms. If connected to an external input source with surge-protection, the PCI-1736UP can offer up to a maximum of 2,000 VDCESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection. Even with an input voltage ris-ing up to 70 VDC, the PCI-1736UP can still manage to work properlyalbeit only for short period of time.