M97 - Universal Counter

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Product Description

The M97 is based on the M-Module ANSI mezzanine standard. It can be used as an I/O extension in any type of bus system, i.e. CPCI, PXI, VME or on any type of stand-alone SBC. Appropriate M-Module carrier cards in 3U, 6U and other formats are available from MEN or other manufacturers.
The M97 is a universal counter that is perfectly suited for automated testing systems. Its extremely accurate time base together with the 100-MHz counter technology guarantee the highest precision. The switching points and hysteresis of the input signals can be programmed in a broad range. Optical isolation permits usage of the M-Module even in critical applications.
 

M97 - Universal Counter

Technical Data

Basic Features

100-MHz counter technology
 

32 bits resolution (9 1/2 digits)
 

6 measuring functions
 

Programmable switching points and hysteresis
 

Measurement Functions

Frequency (line A)
 

High time
 

Low time
 

Period
 

Totalize (line A) during external gate (line B)
 

Time difference (line A to B)
 

Input Characteristics (A to B input)

2 input lines
• 2 high-voltage inputs for ±300V
• 2 coax inputs for ±10V
 

Input voltage range
• ±10V peak-to-peak, input impedance 100 kOhm, frequency AC: 10Hz..100MHz, DC: 0..100MHz
• ±300V peak-to-peak, input impedance 2 MOhm, frequency AC: 10Hz..100kHz, DC: 0..100kHz; fully usable only if requirements of EN60950 are fulfilled through additional safety measures (see user manual)
 

Maximum input voltage if no further safety measures are taken:
• 60V DC / 42V AC
 

Sensitivity: programmable in steps of
• 5.37mV @ ±10V
• 164mV @ ±300V
 

Minimum pulse duration: 10ns
 

Input noise: < 100µV typ.
 

Coupling: AC or DC (programmable)
 

Frequency A

Resolution: measuring time 10ns @ ±1 LSB
 

Measuring times: programmable in steps of 1ms
 

High time, Low time, Period

Range: 42s
 

Resolution: 10ns @ ±1LSB
 

Totalize

Gate by line B
 

Maximum pulse duration: 42s
 

Resolution: 10ns @ ±1LSB
 

Gate error ±10ns
 

Time Difference

Maximum time difference: 42s
 

Resolution: 10ns @ ±2LSB
 

Time Base

Frequency: 1kHz, based on 100MHz system clock
 

Time range: 1ms..32.767s
 

Resolution: 1ms @ ±10ns
 

Peripheral Connections

Via front panel on a 5-pin DBM 5W5S D-Sub connector with two high-voltage contacts and two coax contacts by FCT
 

Via carrier board using 24-pin connector (rear I/O)
 

M-Module Characteristics

A08, D16, INTA, IDENT
 

Electrical Specifications

Isolation voltage (inputs): 500V DC
 

Absolute maximum input voltages:
• High-voltage contacts: 500V (only with additional safety measures according to EN60950)
• Coax contacts: 20V
 

Supply voltage/power consumption: +5V (4.85V..5.25V), 750mA
 

MTBF: tbd. @ 50°C
 

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions: conforming to M-Module Standard
 

Weight: 120g
 

Environmental Specifications

Temperature range (operation):
• 0..+60°C or -40..+85°C
• Airflow: min. 10m³/h
 

Temperature range (storage): -40..+85°C
 

Relative humidity (operation): max. 95% non-condensing
 

Relative humidity (storage): max. 95% non-condensing
 

Altitude: -300m to + 3,000m
 

Shock: 15g/0.33ms, 6g/6ms
 

Vibration: 1g/5..2,000Hz
 

Safety

THE M97 DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EN60950 STANDARD. THE MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGES ARE 60V DC AND 42V AC. HOWEVER, THE M97 WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HIGH-VOLTAGE FUNCTIONALITY. IF YOU NEED TO APPLY VOLTAGES HIGHER THAN 60V DC AND 42V AC, TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO KEEP THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF EN60950.
 

PCB manufactured with a flammability rating of 94V-0 by UL recognized manufacturers
 

EMC

Tested according to EN 55022 / 1999-05 (radio disturbance) and EN 55024 / 1999-05 (immunity) with regard to CE conformity
 

Software Support

MEN Driver Interface System (MDIS for Windows, Linux, VxWorks, QNX, RTX, OS-9)
 

Diagram

Related Products & Downloads

Standard Hardware

04M097-00

M97, M-Module, universal counter, closed metal housing, 0..+60°C

04M097-01

M97, M-Module, universal counter, closed metal housing, -40..+85°C

04M097-02

M97, M-Module, universal counter, open metal housing, 0..+60°C

04M097-03

M97, M-Module, universal counter, open metal housing, -40..+85°C

M-Modules with closed metal housings can only be used on carrier cards without the 24-pin board-to-board M-Module connector, i.e. 6U carrier cards without rear I/O connection (VME P2, CPCI J4/J5). Please order your carrier cards accordingly!
 

Please refer to our M-Module compare chart for a selection of further instrumentation functions.
 

Accessories

05M000-17

25 mounting screw sets to fix M-Modules on carrier boards

05M000-27

5W5 D-Sub plug connector, 3 high-voltage plug contacts, 2 coaxial 50-Ohm plug contacts 

Software

13M097-06

MDIS4/2004 low-level driver sources for M97 

13M097-70

MDIS4/2004 Windows® NT4/W2K driver for M97 

MDIS - MEN Driver Interface SystemTo use MDIS4 low-level drivers, you also need one of the MDIS4 system packages available for Windows®, Linux, VxWorks®, QNX®, RTX or OS-9 (MDIS4 = MEN Driver Interface System).

Documentation

20M000-00

M-Module draft specification, Rev. 3.0 

20M097-00

M97 user manual 

21APPN001

Application Note: MDIS4 under LabWindows®/CVI