Alternative PCI card to interface with Biopac

[Paul Groot]

Hi Erik,

We just use a simple parallel port adapter card to be used in a PCI slot
(From Startech, but If I remember correctly, PST has a list on their
website with compatible cards.) If the optiplex comes with a built-in
parallel port, their is no need to use the PCI card to add an additional
port anyway. In our setup, we only use the 8 databits as output from the PC
to the biopac system, using a customized cable. Biopac also offers a cable
that can be used without modifications to have 8 output and 4 inputs:
http://www.biopac.com/Product_Spec_PDF/STP100C.pdf.

Best,
Paul




On 21 May 2014 18:00, ekwing <erikkwing at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> First, I realize this question is a bit atypical as it's hardware,
> however, after talking with Biopac and local Tech services I wanted to make
> sure none of you had encountered the same issue and found a better solution.
>
> Our current set-up for port forwarding involves a direct connection
> between a NI PCI-6503 card<http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/1108>via the E-Prime computer's PCI slot and the MP150 25-pin printer port.
>  However, we are currently in the process of upgrading our computers, and
> the new computers have a slimmer shell/tower that is not physically large
> enough to house the PCI-6503 in the PCI slot.
>
> Because, according to the E-Prime knowledge base<http://www.pstnet.com/support/kb.asp?TopicID=3023>,
> a USB to Parallel connection will not work, the only solution we have come
> up with so far is to purchase two of these<http://www.cooldrives.com/index.php/1popcto4xpci.html?fee=1&fep=63&utm_source=merchantcntr2014>(we have two set-ups).
>
> So, to simplify, my main question is this- Does anyone know of an
> alternative interface card that will adequately replace the NI PCI-6503
> that comes in a low-form factor design?  If curious, the new computers are
> Dell Optiplex 380s.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
>
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