Digital i/o unit with high voltage isolation for usb (47 pages)
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PC-HELPER Bi-Directional Digital I/O Unit for USB DIO-48DX-USB User’s Guide CONTEC CO.,LTD.
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Check Your Package Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. The product consists of the items listed below. Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. Product Configuration List - Unit [DIO-48DX-USB] …1...
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Setting with the Found New Hardware Wizard ................16 Setting Properties Using Device Manager ..................17 Step 4 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program ..............19 What is the Diagnosis Program? ....................19 Using the Diagnosis Program ......................19 DIO-48DX-USB...
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Interrupt Control Function ........................35 Disabling/enabling Interrupts......................35 Selecting the Edge of input signals, at which to generate an interrupt ........35 Clearing the Interrupt Status and Interrupt Signal ................35 ABOUT HARDWARE Hardware specification..........................37 Physical dimensions ..........................39 Block Diagram............................40 Difference from DIO-48D-PE and DIO-48D2-PCI ................41 DIO-48DX-USB...
This product has a digital filter to prevent wrong recognition of input signals from carrying noise or a chattering. All input terminals can be added a digital filter, and the setting can be performed by software. - Compatible to USB1.1/USB2.0 Compatible to USB1.1/USB2.0 and capable to achieve high speed transfer at HighSpeed (480 Mbps). DIO-48DX-USB...
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Using the dedicated library VI-DAQ makes it possible to make a LabVIEW application. This product cannot be stacked up for installation. Do not connect the device other than that of CONTEC’s USB to the USB port included on the DIO-48DX-USB. Otherwise, this may cause a failure or malfunction.
1. Before Using the Product Support Software You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment. Windows version of digital I/O driver API-DIO(WDM) [Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library API-USBP(WDM)] It is the library software, and which supplies command of hardware produced by our company in the form of standard Win32 API function (DLL).
“Spring-up” type terminal is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off. It is the same as the one appended to the product. Please buy it necessary for maintenance. Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options. DIO-48DX-USB...
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in several languages. Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information. Limited One-Year Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD.
Make sure that your PC can supply ample power to all this product installed. Insufficiently energized products could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. Do not connect the device other than that of CONTEC’s USB to the USB port included on the DIO-48DX-USB. Otherwise, this may cause a failure or malfunction.
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1. Before Using the Product Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever (including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this CONTEC product or the information contained herein.
(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock, vibration, magnetism, and static electricity. Disposal When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and municipal ordinances. DIO-48DX-USB...
Step 1 Setting the Hardware Step 2 Installing the Software Step 3 Installing the Hardware Step 4 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program Uninstall the driver and then set it up again if it cannot be set up properly. DIO-48DX-USB...
[Type A connector] USB port [mini B connector] +5VDC input terminal Interface connector POWER Status USB TypeA Interface connector (CN1) For PC The above figure has installed the USB cable attachment. Figure 2.1. Name of each parts (Front side) DIO-48DX-USB...
* Cannot be used for this product. Points Please set up the supplied CD-ROM if it has not been set up. The menu starts automatically. If the menu do not start, launch X:AUTORUN.EXE(X:CD-ROM drive) from [Run…] in Start menu. The screen design may be different. DIO-48DX-USB...
(1) Clicking on “Install Development or Execution Environment”. [API-USBP(WDM) Installer] dialog box displays. (2) Selecting “Advanced Digital I/O driver”. (3) Clicking on “Continue” Button. Please perform installation following the directions on the screen. And thus the installation is completed. The screen design may be different. DIO-48DX-USB...
Continuously using the AC adapter heated affects its life. Use the AC adapter not in a closed place but in a well-ventilated place not to be heated. Do not remove the power connector [MC1,5/3-ST-3,5] attached to the AC adapter. DIO-48DX-USB...
The USB cable attachment cannot be used excluding an attached cable. When the USB cable attachment is being used, do not perform removing and connecting the USB cable on the unit side repeatedly. This may damage the USB cable attachment or yourself. DIO-48DX-USB...
(4) When connecting the USB cable through the USB hub of this product, it can be made easily not to come off by using clamps for prevention of cable on the main unit's side (Appended goods). Figure 2.6. Usage of clamps for prevention of cable on the main unit's side DIO-48DX-USB...
Detect setup information from supplied CD automatically for installing USB driver. * The name of the connected product will be displayed. DIO-48DX-USB Point Please specify the path for supplied CD as follows in the case of failure in detecting automatically.
From [Start] menu, click on [Settings]-[Control Panel]-[System] and then click on [Device Manager] button in [Hardware] tab. * The name of the connected product will be displayed. DIO-48DX-USB In the case of Windows 98/Me Right-click on [My Computer] and select [Properties] to start device manager. DIO-48DX-USB...
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* The name of the connected product will be displayed. DIO-48DX-USB * The product-specific number will be displayed as the serial number. CAUTION USB driver can not be used without settings. Settings must be performed.
Using the “Diagnosis Report” feature reports the driver settings, the presence or absence of the product, I/O status, and interrupt status. Using the Diagnosis Program Starting the Diagnosis Program Click [Diagnosis] on the Properties page to start the diagnosis program. * The name of the connected product will be displayed. DIO-48DX-USB DIO-48DX-USB...
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* The name of the connected product will be displayed. DIO-48DX-USB To use the function execution time measurement feature, click on the [Measurement Time] button. Enter the I/O start port and the number of ports, then press the measurement button. The time for each execution of a function will be measured.
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CAUTION Before executing diagnosis report output, unplug the cable from the product. * The name of the connected product will be displayed. DIO-48DX-USB Click on [Show Diagnosis Report]. (2) A diagnosis report is displayed as shown below. * The name of the connected product will be displayed.
[mfd. by HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO., LTD.] - Compatible connectors PCR-E96FA+ equivalence to it Interface connector (CN1) [mfd. by HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO., LTD.] * Please refer to chapter 1 for more information on the supported cable and accessories. Figure 3.1. Interface Connector Shape DIO-48DX-USB...
3. External Connection Connector Pin Assignment Pin Assignments of DIO-48DX-USB Interface Connector [48] [96] [49] Signal Signal Pin No. Meaning Pin No. Meaning name name 2-PC7 1-PC7 2-PC6 1-PC6 2-C port 1-C port (High) (High) 2-PC5 1-PC5 2-PC4 1-PC4 2-PC3...
Note : 1-PAx, 1-PBx, 1-PCx, 2-PAx, 2-PBx, 2-PCx represents an I/O signal of CN1 [xx] represents a logical bits CAUTION The logical port and logical bit numbers are virtual port and bit numbers that enable programming independent of unit I/O addresses or unit types. DIO-48DX-USB...
When switch is "ON", the corresponding bit is "0". When switch is "OFF" in contrast, the corresponding bit is "1". When "1" is output to a relevant bit, the corresponding LED comes on. When "0" is output to the bit, in contrast, the LED goes out. Figure 3.4. Connection Example Using 1-PA0 for Input and 2-PA0 for Output DIO-48DX-USB...
4. Application Development Please reference to online help and sample program when developing applications. Reference to Online Help Click on [Programs]-[CONTEC API-USBP(WDM)]-[API-USBP(WDM) Help] from [Start] menu. The information for application development, such as function reference is provided in [API-USBP(WDM) Help].
4. Application Development Sample Program To run a sample program, click on [Programs] - [CONTEC API-USBP(WDM)] -[DIO] - [Sample Name] from [Start] menu. Distributing Developed Application Please distribute the developed application with USB driver in supplied CD-ROM. Created application (including driver) can be freely distributed.
DIO-48DX-USB (2) Drawing 5VDC power supply (the attached AC adapter) from unit (3) Drawing USB cable from a PC USB port (4) Uninstalling Driver Select [CONTEC API-DIO(WDM) driver] from [My Computer]-[Control Panel]-[Add/Remove Programs]. (5) Restarting DIO-48DX-USB...
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4. Application Development DIO-48DX-USB...
The input/output setting can be achieved in eight signals unit for ports A and B and in four signals unit (upper 4 bits and lower 4 bits) for port C. CAUTION Each port is assigned as an input port when the power is turned on. Start set i8255 function input/output data Figure 5.1. I/O setup DIO-48DX-USB...
When input data is high level, [1] is input to the corresponding bit. Output When [0] is output to the corresponding bit, low level is output to the external part. When [1] is output to the corresponding bit, high level is output to the external part. DIO-48DX-USB...
If you set the digital filter time, the filter applies to all input pins. You cannot apply the filter only to a specific filter. Do not set Setting Data to a value outside the above range as doing so can cause this product to malfunction. DIO-48DX-USB...
All of the interrupt status bits are set to 0 when the power is turned on. If an interrupt mask bit has been set to disable interrupts, the interrupt status bit is not set even when the input signal changes its level. DIO-48DX-USB...
As a USB hub is also counted as one device, you cannot just connect 127 USB unit. To suppress the heating, ensure that there are spaces for ventilation (about 5cm) around this product. When using the attached AC adaptor POA200-20-2, it is 0 - 40 ° C DIO-48DX-USB...
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Not to be excessive None Corrosive gases Voltage corresponding to 125VAC 7A the attached AC cable When the short interruption occurs and the defective operation of the equipment is generated, please insert the power supply of the equipment after pulling out it. DIO-48DX-USB...
6. About Hardware Difference from DIO-48D-PE and DIO-48D2-PCI Table 6.3. Difference from DIO-48D-PE and DIO-48D2-PCI Item DIO-48DX-USB DIO-48D-PE DIO-48D2-PCI Current consumption 5VDC 550mA 3.3VDC 1000mA 5VDC 600mA (Max.) Bus specification USB Specification 2.0/1.1 PCI Express Base PCI(32bit, 33MHz, Universal standard Specification Rev.
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3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. [07292011] [07282010] Management No. NA00673 07292011_rev3 Parts No.
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