Agilent / Varian 02-101655-00 PCI Card

The Agilent/Varian 02-101655-00 is a PCI interface card that enables direct integration between the Cary 50 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer and IBM-compatible host computers. This card provides high-speed data acquisition and real-time instrument control, connecting via a standard ISA slot and drawing power through a dedicated hard disk connector. Operation requires Windows-compatible systems with Cary WinUV software and associated drivers.

Technical Specifications

• Interface: PCI card with ISA slot connectivity


• Power Requirements: +5 V DC <1 A, +12 V DC <1.5 A (up to +3.5 A with motor-driven accessories), –12 V DC <0.25 A


• Maximum Instrument Power Draw: 26 W from host PC supply


• Recommended Host PC Power Supply: Minimum 220 W


• Host Operating System: Microsoft Windows (Internet Explorer 6 or higher compatible)


• Display Requirements: 16 million color palette, minimum 800 × 600 pixel resolution


• Power Connection: Standard PC internal hard disk power supply connector with Y adapter


• Bandwidth (Cary 50): Fixed 1.5 nm

Key Features

• Direct ISA slot installation for legacy Windows PC platforms


• Integrated power delivery via Y connector from existing PC power supply


• Dedicated cable connection to Cary 50 spectrophotometer


• Host PC certification to IEC 60950 or equivalent required

Operating Environment Altitude Below 853 m: 10–35 °C, 8–80% relative humidity, non-condensing Altitude 853–2133 m: 10–25 °C, 8–80% relative humidity, non-condensing Storage: 5–45 °C, 20–80% relative humidity, non-condensing, altitude <2133 m Recommended Operating Conditions: 20–25 °C ambient laboratory temperature, constant within ±2 °C for optimal spectrophotometer performance Installation Category: II, Pollution Degree 2 (EN 61010-1), indoor use only

Compatibility & Integration This interface card is purpose-designed for Agilent/Varian Cary 50 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer systems. Installation requires IBM-compatible PCs with available ISA slots, Windows operating system support, and pre-installed Cary WinUV software with appropriate drivers. The associated Cary 50 instrument measures 500 mm (W) × 590 mm (D) × 205 mm (H) and weighs 21 kg.