PCIE-1730-AE - 32-Ch Isolated + 32-Ch TTL DIO PCIe Card | Advantech
MPN: PCIE-1730-AE ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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PCIE-1730-AE Overview
A digital I/O (DIO) card is a type of data acquisition (DAQ) interface that translates logic-level signals between an industrial controller and field devices such as sensors, relays, PLCs, and actuators. Within the DAQ hierarchy, digital I/O cards sit alongside analog input/output cards and counter/timer cards as the primary interface layers of a PC-based measurement and control system. Isolated DIO adds optocoupler or magnetic isolation between the field side and the PC side, protecting the host computer from ground loops and high-voltage transients common in factory environments.
The PCIE-1730-AE differentiates itself with high-voltage isolation up to 2,500 VDC on isolated channels, high output driving capacity, interrupt handling capability, and digital filters on input channels that prevent false recognition of noisy or chattering signals. Two 20-pin connectors serve the isolated DI/O channels and two more serve the TTL DI/O channels, while a D-type connector provides isolated input and output access in a single cable interface.
Architecturally, the card plugs into a PCIe slot and maps its I/O channels into host memory space; the isolated section uses opto-isolated front ends rated at 2,500 VDC, while the TTL section interfaces directly with 5 V/TTL-level logic for bench testing, chip programming, and low-voltage control tasks. Interrupt handling allows event-driven software instead of polling, improving response time in machine-vision and test-stand applications.
Typical applications include industrial machine control, factory automation, machine vision edge platforms, relay and contactor switching, and laboratory test systems where noisy field signals must be isolated from the PC.
Design consideration: verify that your software stack supports the card under the current operating system before committing to new designs, because this part is fully discontinued; Advantech designated the PCIE-1730-BE as the official replacement.
This page synthesizes distributor listings, lifecycle notices, and the official replacement cross-reference - information not consolidated on the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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PCIE-1730-AE Specifications
| Product Type | PCI Express Digital I/O Card (DAQ) |
| Isolated Digital Input Channels | 16 |
| Isolated Digital Output Channels | 16 |
| TTL Digital I/O Channels | 32 (16 input, 16 output) |
| Total Isolated DI/O Channels | 32 |
| Isolation Protection | 2,500 VDC |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express |
| Connectors | D-Sub + 4 x 20-pin ribbon (2 isolated DI/O, 2 TTL DI/O) |
| Digital Filter | Yes, on digital input channels |
| Interrupt Handling | Yes |
| Output Driving Capacity | High output driving capacity (per Advantech) |
| Isolated Output High-Voltage Protection | 2,500 VDC on output channels |
| TTL Logic Level | TTL compatible |
| Form Factor | Full-height PCIe add-in card |
| Recommended Software Support | Advantech DAQNavi / device drivers |
PCIE-1730-AE standard Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PCIE-1730-AE (standard package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for PCIE-1730-AE.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PCIE-1730-AE is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Machine Control, Machine Vision Edge Platforms, Factory Automation and PLC Interfacing, Relay and Actuator Switching, Laboratory Test and Burn-In Systems, Building and Energy Monitoring Digital Status Acquisition.
Industrial Machine Control
The PCIE-1730-AE fits industrial machine control because its 16 isolated digital inputs tolerate noisy factory wiring with 2,500 VDC isolation, and the digital filter rejects contact bounce from mechanical limit switches and pushbuttons. The 16 isolated outputs drive relays and interposing contactors through the D-Sub connector, keeping hazardous field potentials away from the host PC. Installed in an industrial PC's PCIe slot, the card maps 64 total channels (including 32 TTL lines) into host memory, and interrupt handling lets the control software react to input transitions event-driven rather than by polling. This combination of isolation, filtering, and interrupt support is precisely why Advantech positions the family for high-voltage-isolation industrial applications.
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Machine Vision Edge Platforms
Advantech explicitly markets the PCIE-1730 family as Machine Vision Edge Solution Ready. In a vision inspection cell, the isolated inputs receive camera trigger, encoder, and part-present signals from plant wiring - the 2,500 VDC isolation and input digital filter guarantee clean edge detection even with solenoid noise nearby, while interrupt handling delivers trigger events to the vision software with minimal latency. The isolated outputs drive strobe controllers and reject actuators for failed parts. The 32 TTL channels interface directly with camera and frame-grabber logic levels on the bench. For new vision platforms, specify the PCIE-1730-BE to retain this exact channel topology with active lifecycle support.
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Factory Automation and PLC Interfacing
When a PC must exchange handshake signals with PLCs, the PCIE-1730-AE's isolated channels bridge the two worlds safely: 2,500 VDC isolation withstands the ground potential differences between control-room PCs and machine-mounted PLC I/O racks. The 16 isolated inputs accept 24 V-field logic via appropriate front-end wiring, and 16 isolated outputs sink or source the PLC's digital input modules. High output driving capacity ensures reliable switching of opto-coupled PLC inputs. The four 20-pin connectors organize cabling into isolated DI/O and TTL groups, simplifying panel wiring. Interrupt capability supports deterministic handshaking sequences required by synchronized production lines.
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Relay and Actuator Switching
The PCIE-1730-AE's high output driving capacity makes it well suited to switching relays, solenoids, and indicator loads directly or through driver stages. Its 16 isolated outputs, protected by 2,500 VDC isolation, can drive inductive loads via relay coils while keeping switching transients off the PC ground plane. The input digital filter similarly debounces feedback contacts from the switched hardware, giving software a clean confirmation signal. In test racks, the TTL outputs sequence low-voltage logic while isolated outputs handle the power-side switching. Estimated benefit: one card replaces separate isolated and non-isolated I/O boards, reducing slot count and cabling complexity in switch-matrix applications.
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Laboratory Test and Burn-In Systems
In lab test benches, the PCIE-1730-AE's 32 TTL channels provide direct 5 V/TTL-level control and monitoring of devices under test - chip enable lines, status flags, and pass/fail handshakes - while the isolated channels switch power supplies and guard the PC from faults in prototype hardware. Digital filters on inputs suppress chattering signals from relays or probes, and interrupt handling enables scripted test sequences that respond instantly to device outputs. The D-Sub and 20-pin connector scheme integrates with standard breakout boxes. Because the part is discontinued, laboratories maintaining legacy test executives should secure stock or plan migration to the PCIE-1730-BE, which preserves the same programming model.
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Building and Energy Monitoring Digital Status Acquisition
Facility monitoring systems use the PCIE-1730-AE to collect dry-contact status signals - breaker positions, door switches, generator run flags - through the 16 isolated inputs, whose 2,500 VDC isolation and digital filtering ensure reliable acquisition across long cable runs in electrically noisy switchgear rooms. Isolated outputs can command fans, dampers, or alarm beacons. The card's interrupt capability allows the monitoring software to log events with accurate timestamps instead of polling at fixed intervals, capturing transient faults. Mounted in a fanless industrial PC at the edge, the card turns a standard PCIe platform into a certified-isolation digital front end for energy and building management deployments.
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Engineering reference data for PCIE-1730-AE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PCIE-1730-BE | PCIE-1730H-AE | PCIE-1730H-BE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package / Form Factor | PCI Express add-in card | PCI Express add-in card - same | PCI Express add-in card - same | PCI Express add-in card - same |
| Brand | Advantech | Advantech | Advantech | Advantech |
| Isolated DI/O Channels | 32 (16 DI, 16 DO) | 32 (16 DI, 16 DO) | 32 (16 DI, 16 DO) | 32 (16 DI, 16 DO) |
| TTL DI/O Channels | 32 (16 DI, 16 DO) | 32 (16 DI, 16 DO) | 32 (16 DI, 16 DO) | 32 (16 DI, 16 DO) |
| Isolation Voltage | 2,500 VDC | 2,500 VDC | 2,500 VDC | 2,500 VDC |
| Signal Driving Capability | High output driving capacity (standard) | Standard (matches AE) | Higher-power signals (H variant) | Higher-power signals (H variant) |
| Connectors | D-Sub + 4 x 20-pin ribbon | D-Sub + 4 x 20-pin ribbon - same | D-Sub + 4 x 20-pin ribbon - same | D-Sub + 4 x 20-pin ribbon - same |
Key Differentiators
- Officially supported replacement path (vs PCIE-1730-BE)
- Standard drive levels for conventional I/O (vs PCIE-1730H-AE)
- Discontinued with fixed end date (vs PCIE-1730-BE)
Design Notes
The PCIE-1730-AE is fully discontinued - Advantech completed the last shipment on 2024-02-07 and designated the PCIE-1730-BE as the official replacement. Do not start new designs with the AE version: specify the PCIE-1730-BE to guarantee availability, current drivers, and warranty support. For existing validated systems, verify remaining stock lifetime with your supplier and file the BE part number as the approved service replacement so future repairs do not stall.
Route field-side wiring through the isolated D-Sub/20-pin channels, never through the TTL connectors, when signals originate outside the PC enclosure. The 2,500 VDC isolation barrier on the 16 isolated inputs and 16 isolated outputs is the only protection against ground potential differences and induced transients. Enable the digital filter on inputs connected to mechanical contacts - it prevents false recognition of chattering or noisy signals, per the Advantech datasheet, and eliminates software debouncing in the host application.
Plan cabling with the four 20-pin connectors (two for isolated DI/O, two for TTL DI/O) plus the D-Sub connector for isolated I/O. Use shielded ribbon cables and keep isolated field wiring physically separated from TTL wiring inside the enclosure to preserve the isolation barrier's effectiveness - bundling them together can couple transients across the barrier. Advantech's wiring terminal boards convert these connectors to screw terminals for DIN-rail mounting; verify the accessory part number matches the PCIE-1730 connector pinout before ordering.
Compliance Information
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