Knowledge Base

The USB-IO Box and the Mini USB-IO Box

To connect the Noldus USB-IO box or the Mini USB-IO box to a third party device with BNC connectors.

Important: This isolator is not intended for medical applications!

Features

• It supports TTL-output from and TTL-input to EthoVision XT (two lines each).
• Output/input voltages 0-5 V.
• Isolation protects the device from the so-called "ground loops".
• Minimizes noise and prevents damage to the USB-IO box in the case the device connected does not function properly.

Package Contents

• PTISO-00x0 TTL-IO Isolator.
• 1x network cable with RJ45 connectors.
• 2x input/output double cables with BNC connectors.

Connect and Use

1. Connect a TTL port of the Noldus USB-IO box / Mini USB-IO box to the TTL-I/O port of the PTISO-00x0 Isolator.
2. Connect one or more of the In/Out BNC connectors of the PTISO-00x0 Isolator depending on your setup. For example, to trigger a device, use Out 1 or Out 2.
3. When setting the port connections, specify the TTL port and the line used.

Technical Specifications

PTISO-0010 TTL-IO Isolator

• Type Name: PTISO-0010 TTL-IO Isolator
• Power Requirements: 18-24 V DC; 0.02 A from USB-IO box
• Isolation Value: Supply 2kV (1 sec); TTL IO 5.3 kV (1 sec)
• Connections: 1x RJ45 type from USB-IO; 4x BNC type, optical isolated TTL input/output
• Input/Output: TTL level signal (0-5.5 V DC)
• Dimensions: 31 x 113 x 67 mm (1 7/32 x 4 29/64 x 2 41/64 inches)

USB-IO Box Version 2

• Noldus Model Number: PTIO-002x
• Power Supply: 24 V DC
• Current Consumption: Max 2.0 A (varies depending on the number and type of devices connected)
• Connections:
  • 12 TTL control connections (24 TTL input lines and 24 TTL output lines) with RJ45 ports
  • 13 Special Device Interface connections with RJ45 ports
• Cables:
  • Power supply 24V 3A DC with mains adapter
  • USB cable with connectors of type A and B
• Operating Temperature: 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
• Storage Temperature: -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F)
• Operating Humidity: Up to 80%, no condensation
• Dimensions: 160 x 160 x 90 mm / 6.3 x 6.3 x 3.5 inches (L x W x H)

Mini USB-IO Box Version 1

• Noldus Model Number: PTIO-003x
• Power Supply: 24 V DC
• Current Consumption: 1.0 A (varies depending on the number and type of devices connected)

Important: Max. overall current for all TTL ports must not exceed 0.5 A!

• Interface to PC: USB-2
• I/O Connections:
  • 4 TTL control (representing 8 TTL input lines and 8 TTL output lines) with RJ45 modular type connectors
  • 1 Multi TTL (representing 16 TTL output lines and external device supply) with 20 way IDC connector
  • 1 Special Device Interface with RJ45 modular type connector
• Cables:
  • Power supply 24V type 70 A24 with mains adapter
  • USB cable with connectors of type A and B, 3m type SB2403
• Operating Temperature: 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
• Storage Temperature: -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F)
• Operating Humidity: Up to 80%, no condensation
• Dimensions: 175 x 81 x 30 mm / 6.9 x 3.2 x 1.2 inches (L x W x H)

Source: EthoVision XT 18 - THC - Trial and Hardware Control, Noldus Information Technology