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IBA ibaFOB-4i-S
Model: ibaFOB-4i-S
Manufacturer: IBA AG
Type: PCI Fiber-Optic Interface Card (short PCI)
Channels: 4 Fiber-Optic (FO) Inputs
Protocol: ibaNet (3Mbit / 32Mbit Flex)
Form Factor: Short PCI Card
Weight: approx. 200g
1. General Description
The ibaFOB-4i-S is a short PCI fiber-optic interface card designed for high-speed, galvanically isolated data acquisition in industrial systems. It connects a PC (typically an iba industrial PC) to iba field devices (e.g., ibaPADU, ibaLink) via fiber-optic cables, enabling noise-immune, long-distance signal transmission for measurement and control tasks.
2. Key Specifications
• Bus Interface: Short PCI (32-bit / 33MHz)
• FO Channels: 4 independent fiber-optic inputs
• Protocols: ibaNet (3Mbit, 5Mbit, 32Mbit, 32Mbit Flex)
• Transmission: Unidirectional fiber-optic
• Max. Distance: up to 2,000m (without repeater)
• Isolation: Full galvanic isolation (FO)
• Operating Temp: 0°C to +50°C
• Power: from PCI bus (5V DC)
• Certifications: CE
3. Core Features
• High Immunity: Fiber-optic eliminates EMI/RFI noise
• DMA Technology: Low CPU load, high throughput
• Multi-Protocol: Supports all ibaNet speeds
• Synchronization: Time-synchronized data capture
• Compact: Short PCI for space-constrained slots
• Plug & Play: Compatible with ibaPDA / ibaLogic
4. Typical Applications
• Industrial measurement & data acquisition (ibaPDA)
• High-speed signal recording in test benches
• Distributed I/O systems (ibaPADU)
• Plant automation & process monitoring
• Legacy system modernization (fiber links)
• Harsh industrial environments (high EMI)
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