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Before You Begin ä ä ä ä Before handling the USB-16REL, read the instructions and safety guidelines on the following pages to prevent damage to the product and to ensure your own personal safety. Refer to the “Advisories” section in the Preface for advisory conventions used in this user’s guide, including the distinction between Warnings, Cautions, Important Notes, and Notes.
Perform service at an ESD workstation and follow proper ESD procedure to reduce the risk of damage to components. Kontron strongly encourages you to follow proper ESD procedure, which can include wrist or heel straps and smocks, when servicing equipment.
Technical Support. The following is a summary of the chapter contents: J Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the USB-16REL adapter and a list of what’s provided with the adapter. J Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install the adapter software and cabling.
“Contact Us” on our web site (www.kontron.com) under “Technical Support.” Detail any errors you find. We will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and post the revised user’s guide in our online Support Library.
Disclaimer: We have tried to identify all situations that may pose a warning or caution condition in this user’s guide. However, Kontron does not claim to have covered all situations that might require the use of a Caution or Warning.
2) Remove all items from the box. If any items listed on the purchase order are missing, notify Kontron customer service immediately. 3) Inspect the product for damage. If there is damage, notify Kontron customer service immediately. Refer to “Guarantee and Warranty Policy” for the return procedure.
Although Kontron offers accessories, the customer must ensure that these products are installed with proper shielding to maintain CE compliance. Kontron does not offer engineering services for designing cabling systems. In addition, Kontron will not retest or recertify systems or components that have been reconfigured by customers.
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Effective April 1, 1998, all products carry a 2-year limited warranty. Within 2 years of purchase, Kontron will repair or replace, at our option, any defective product. Kontron will service the warranty for all standard catalog products for the first two years from the date of shipment.
Kontron or its authorized agent; or if the failure is caused by accident, acts of God, or other causes beyond the control of Kontron or the manufacturer. Neglect, misuse, and abuse shall include any installation, operation, or maintenance of the product other than in accordance with the user’s guide.
Limitation of Liability ä ä ä ä In no event shall Kontron be liable for any defect in hardware, software, loss, or inadequacy of data of any kind, or for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the performance or use of any product furnished hereunder. Kontron’s liability shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the product purchased hereunder.
The USB-16REL is USB 1.1 compliant. What’s Included ä ä ä ä The USB-16REL is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Kontron. J USB-16REL adapter J USB A to B cable J I/O and Communication Documentation CD-ROM J I/O and Communication Software “C”...
Linux ä ä ä ä Please refer to the Linux subdirectory on your supplied software for up-to-date instructions for various Linux installations. This is usually found on the other subdirectory of the SeaIO directory. Software Installation USB-16REL User’s Guide...
System Installation ä ä ä ä After installing the software, connect the USB cable to the USB-16REL with the other end connecting to any upstream Type “A” USB port. The port can be either the PC host or an upstream hub.
ä ä ä ä The USB-16REL provides two parallel reed relay output ports. The ports are organized as ports A and B. The USB-16REL is a line-powered device requiring a USB port capable of sourcing 500 mA. USB-16REL features include:...
Windows. The purpose of this section of the manual is to help the customer with the mapping of the API to the actual I/O and relays for the USB-16REL specifically. Complete documentation of the API can be found in the SeaI/O help file.
(0th) input port of the device will be utilized. In all addressing modes, port numbers are zero-indexed; that is, the first port is port #0, the second port is #1, the third #2, and so on. USB-16REL User’s Guide...
Pin Assignments ä ä ä ä Table 4-2. Removable Terminal Block Pin Assignments Port A (Input) Bit Port A Terminals 10,11 12,13 14,15 Port B (Output) Bit Port B Terminals 10,11 12,13 14,15 USB-16REL User’s Guide...
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Port : A Side Panel View Port A Port : B Figure 4-1. Enclosure Layout View Pin Assignments USB-16REL User’s Guide...
Operating: 10 to 90% R.H. non-condensing Storage: 10 to 90% R.H. non-condensing Power Consumption ä ä ä ä Supply line +5VDC Rating 500mA Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) ä ä ä ä Greater than 150,000 hours (calculated) USB-16REL User’s Guide...
3) Ensure that the software has been installed on the machine so that the necessary files are in place to complete the installation. Install software before installing hardware. This places the required installation files in the correct locations. General USB-16REL User’s Guide...
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EN 60950:1992 Safety of Information Technology Equipment The technical documentation required to demonstrate this product meets the requirements of the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive has been compiled by Kontron and is available for inspection by the relevant enforcement authorities.