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TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
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  • Page 1 IOLite LX Quick Start TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Table of contents 1. Table of contents 2. About this document 2.1. Legend 2.2. Online versions 2.2.1. IOLite LX Quick Start Technical Reference Manual 2.2.2. DewesoftX®User Manual 3. General information 4. Licensing 5. Hardware connection 6. Ethernet configuration on the PC 7.

  • Page 3: About This Document

    2.2.1. IOLite LX Quick Start Technical Reference Manual The most recent version of this manual can be downloaded from our homepage: https://download.dewesoft.com/list/manuals-brochures/hardware-manuals In the Hardware Manuals section click the download link for the IOLite LX Quick Start® technical reference manual. 2.2.2. DewesoftX®User Manual The DewesoftX®User Manual document provides basics and additional information and examples for...

  • Page 4: General Information

    IOLite LX Quick Start TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 3. General information The IOLITE LX module enables the user to have standalone data logging as well as simultaneous transmission of data over various buses. 4. Licensing The unit comes with a valid DewesoftX®license.

  • Page 5: Hardware Setup

    Image 2: Adding Dewesoft RT device If you can’t see the “RT Device” or IOLiteLX, check that you have “Real-time controller (Control)” enabled as in Image 3. If not, enable it and restart Dewesoft. Image 3: Enabling Real-time controller IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1...
  • Page 6 If the device is not found, is disconnected or if you need to update your connection settings to the IOLiteLX, you can click the refresh button next to the IP address field (Image 5). Image 5: Updating device IP settings IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 6/32...
  • Page 7 TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL The device should now be detected and you should be able to see its IP address and other information (Image 6). Click OK to close and exit the Settings. Image 6: Device information IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 7/32...

  • Page 8: Input Channel Setup

    Setting up the analog (Image 7) and counter (Image 8) input channel settings is done by clicking the “Setup” button of each of the channels. Image 7: Analog input channels Image 8: Counter input channels IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 8/32...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Real-Time Controller

    First, add the real-time module, click on the “More…” button and choose “Real-time controller” from the list. Image 9: Adding real-time controller module Now we are presented with the real-time module's user interface. Image 10: Real-time module’s interface IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 9/32...

  • Page 10: Configure Section

    In the Config tab we can set up the basic settings like the data acquisition frequency, scan cycle frequency and others, as seen on Image 12. If we want to run the IOLite LX in a standalone mode, where it starts logging or outputting automatically, we need to make sure that we enable the “Restart acquisition on device startup”...

  • Page 11: Module Section

    Next there is the “Logger” module, which takes care of storing the data on the built-in storage, or alternatively to a SD card or a USB external drive if they are inserted into the IOLite LX. Here you can enable the logging functionality and set the conditions of the multifile creation if you choose to use that.

  • Page 12: Analog Output

    files on the currently selected location. Image 14: Logger module To view the logged data, it needs to be imported into Dewesoft first, which is described in the chapter Importing logged data.

  • Page 13: Operating The Real-Time Controller

    To control the real-time controller we can use the buttons in the “Control” section. The first button, “Download” reads the current configuration from the IOLite LX and applies it to the options in Dewesoft. This enables us to keep the current configuration even if we have not saved the setup in Dewesoft when we were setting up the controller previously.
  • Page 14 Clicking on the “Import…” button will copy the selected log from the device to the Dewesoft’s data folder and open it. Image 19: Data log import interface...

  • Page 15: Scanning And Decoding Logged Can Data

    EtherCAT, same as in IOLITEr or IOLITEs. To change between the modes you need to enter Dewesoft settings and change the setting called “Use external master”. If this option is disabled, the modules are available in the real-time controller, and if it is enabled, they are available over EtherCAT LEMO connectors.

  • Page 16: Updating Software

    IOLite LX Quick Start TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 13. Updating software The software running on the IOLITE LX consists of two parts: System image Firmware Each is updated in a different way. 13.1. Updating system image The system image is provided in a format of a system image (.img). The following is needed for updating...
  • Page 17 IOLite LX Quick Start TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 5. Click on “Select target”: IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 17/32...
  • Page 18 IOLite LX Quick Start TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 6. Select the SD card (WARNING: all the contents of the SD card will be removed in the process!): Click on “Flash!”: IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 18/32...

  • Page 19: Updating The System Image

    10. Remove the SD card from the computer. 13.1.2. Updating the system image To update the system image follow these steps: Insert the SD card into IOLITE LX. 2. Power up the IOLITE LX. 3. Wait for at least 15 second for the unit to boot.
  • Page 20 6. In the device list select “IOLiteLX”: Click on “Upgrade system”: 8. Select “Yes” to start the upgrade process (WARNING: all data stored on the internal driver of IOLITE LX will be deleted (configuration, logged data,...!): IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 20/32...
  • Page 21 10. Remove the SD card from the unit, cycle the power, and click “OK”: 11. Info will now show the version of the newly installed system image: 12. Follow the instructions in chapter “12.2. Updating firmware” to update the firmware. IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 21/32...

  • Page 22: Updating Firmware

    13.2. Updating firmware To perform minor updates or to finish the system image upgrade, a firmware update is needed. The firmware update is available in the form of a Dewesoft update package (.dxu). To update the firmware follow these steps: Connect the unit.
  • Page 23 IOLite LX Quick Start TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 5. Click on the “Select firmware package file…”: 6. Locate the firmware package file (.dxu) and open it: Select the unit you want to upgrade: IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 23/32...
  • Page 24 8. Click on the “Upgrade” button to start the upgrade process: 9. Choose “Yes” to proceed with the upgrade: 10. Wait while unit is being upgraded: 11. After the upgrade is finished, click on “Close”: IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 24/32...
  • Page 25 IOLite LX Quick Start TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 12. Switch to the “Devices” tab where IOLITE LX and all its modules should be correctly recognized: IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 25/32...

  • Page 26: Warranty Information

    14.2. Support Dewesoft has a team of people ready to assist you if you have any questions or any technical difficulties regarding the system. For any support please contact your local distributor first or Dewesoft directly.

  • Page 27: Printing History

    When used in text representing the company, product or technology name, the ® sign is not used. The Dewesoft triangle logo is a registered trademark but the ® sign is not used in the visual representation of the triangle logo.

  • Page 28: Safety Instructions

    Dewesoft GmbH assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. All accessories shown in this document are available as an option and will not be shipped as standard parts.

  • Page 29: General Safety And Hazard Warnings For All Dewesoft Systems

    REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until the safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to Dewesoft sales and service office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
  • Page 30 This product has left the factory in safety-related flawlessness and in proper condition. In order to ● maintain this condition and guarantee safety use, the user has to consider the security advice and warnings in this manual. EN 61326-3-1:2008 IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 30/32...
  • Page 31 Devices and systems according to IEC 61508 or IEC 61511 which are considered as “operationally well-tried”, are excluded from the scope of IEC 61326-3-1. Fire-alarm and safety-alarm systems, intended for the protection of buildings, are excluded from the scope of IEC 61326-3-1. IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 31/32...

  • Page 32: Documentation Version History

    Aded information about internal/external availability of modules 2020-2 1.10.2020 Added information about importing and viewing data logs 2020-3 21.12.2020 Added information about upgrading system image and firmware 2021-1 28.4.2021 Added information about importing logged data IOLite LX Quick Start V21-1 32/32...

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