Contec DI-32T2-PCI User Manual

Contec DI-32T2-PCI User Manual

Digital input/output board for pci
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Digital Input Board for PCI
DI-32T2-PCI
Digital Output Board for PCI
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CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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  • Page 1 PC-HELPER Digital Input Board for PCI DI-32T2-PCI Digital Output Board for PCI DO-32T2-PCI User’s Guide CONTEC CO.,LTD.
  • Page 2: Check Your Package

    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 - Board (One of the followings) [DI-32T2-PCI or DO-32T2-PCI] …1...
  • Page 3: Copyright

    No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Starting the Install Program ......................12 When Using API-DIO(WDM)....................... 13 When Using API-DIO(98/PC)....................... 14 Step 2 Setting the Hardware ......................... 16 Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults ..................16 Setting the Board ID ........................17 Plugging the Board......................... 18 DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 5 Data I/O Function ..........................41 Data Input ............................41 Data Output.............................41 Monitoring Output Data .........................41 Digital Filter............................42 Digital Filter Function Principle ....................42 Set Digital Filter Time........................42 Interrupt Control Function........................43 Disabling/enabling Interrupts......................43 Selecting the Interrupt Edge......................43 Clearing the Interrupt Status and Interrupt Signal ................43 DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 6 About Software for Linux ........................49 Driver Software Install Procedure ....................49 Accessing the Help File ......................... 50 Using Sample Programs......................... 50 Uninstalling the driver ........................50 ABOUT HARDWARE For detailed technical information......................51 Hardware specification ......................... 51 Block Diagram............................53 DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 7 DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 8: Before Using The Product

    This product is a PCI board designed for inputting the digital signal or extending output function on your PC. DI-32T2-PCI is a type with unisolated 32 TTL level input channels. You can use all of the input signals as interrupt inputs. Digital filter function to prevent wrong recognition of input signals is provided.
  • Page 9: Support Software

    Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#, Delphi, C++ Builder You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more details on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, please visit the CONTEC’s Web site. Linux version of digital I/O driver API-DIO(LNX)
  • Page 10: Cable & Connector (Option)

    General Purpose Terminal DTP-3A *1 Screw Terminal DTP-4A *1 Signal Monitor for Digital I/O CM-32(PC)E *1 *1 A PCB37P-1.5 or PCB37PS-0.5P, 1.5P optional cable is required separately. * Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 11: Customer Support

    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 Three-Years Warranty CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD.
  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 13: Handling Precautions

    Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents. Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying this 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.
  • Page 14: Environment

    (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. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 15 1. Before Using the Product DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 16: Setup

    For setting up software other than API-PAC(W32), refer to the manual for that software. See also the following parts of this manual as required. This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware This chapter Step 3 Installing the Hardware Chapter 3 External Connection Chapter 6 About Hardware DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 17: Using The Board Under An Os Other Than Windows

    Chapter 6 About Hardware For using the board under an OS other than Windows and Linux, see the following parts of this manual. This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware Chapter 3 External Connection Chapter 6 About Hardware DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 18: Step 1 Installing The Software

    PCI bus, PC Card Already used. Use the digital board for the first time? The existing system upgrade using API-DIO(98/PC)? Language to be used VC2, 4, 5, VB4, 5, Delphi, C++Builder VC.Net, VB.Net, VC#.Net VC6, VB6 API-DIO(WDM) API-DIO(98/PC) DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 19: Starting The Install Program

    (3) Click on the [Install Development or Execution Environment] button. When using the Windows Vista, driver is automatically installed. CAUTION Before installing the software in Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003 and 2000, log in as a user with administrator privileges. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 20: When Using Api-Dio(Wdm)

    (3) Click on the [Install] button. Clicking the [API-DIO] button displays detailed information about API-DIO(WDM) and API-DIO(98/PC). Run the installation (1) Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. (2) The Readme file appears when the installation is complete. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 21: When Using Api-Dio(98/Pc)

    (1) The following dialog box appears to select “Driver to install” and “Install option”, “Usage of driver library”. (2) Select “Classic Digital I/O driver”. (3) Click on the [Install] button. Clicking on the [API-DIO] button displays detailed information on API-DIO(WDM), API-DIO(98/PC). DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 22 Go to Step 2 to set and plug the hardware. * When the hardware has already been installed: Check “Perform a hardware setup now(API-TOOL Configuration)”, then go to Step 4 “Initializing the Software”. You have now finished installing the software. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 23: Step 2 Setting The Hardware

    Figure 2.1. shows the names of major parts on the board. Note that the switch setting shown below is the factory default. - Board ID setting switch DI/DO-32T2-PCI BOARD ID BOARD ID - Interface connector (CN1) Figure 2.1. Component Locations DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 24: Setting The Board Id

    To set the board ID, use the rotary switch on the board. Turn the SW1 knob to set the board ID as shown below. BOARD ID Factory setting: (Board ID = 0) Figure 2.2. Board ID Settings (SW1) DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 25: Plugging The Board

    Make sure that your PC or expansion unit can supply ample power to all the boards installed. Insufficiently energized boards could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. Power supply from the PCI bus slot at +5V is required. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 26: Step 3 Installing The Hardware

    In this case, you must check the resource settings. When Using API-DIO(WDM) (1) The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will be started. Select “No, not this time” and then click the “Next” button. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 27 When the model name of hardware is displayed, select “Install the software automatically [Recommended]” and then click on the “Next” button. Source folder The setup information (INF) file is contained in the following folder on the bundled CD-ROM. Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000 \INF\Wdm\Dio \INF\Wdm\Dio DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 28 2. Setup * The name of the board you have just added is displayed. - DI-32T2-PCI - DO-32T2-PCI You have now finished installing the hardware. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 29: When Using Api-Dio(98/Pc)

    When Using API-DIO(98/PC) (1) The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will be started. Select “No, not this time” and then click the “Next” button. (2) Select “Install from a list or specific location[Advanced]” and then click the “Next” button. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 30 * The name of the board you have just added is displayed. - DI-32T2-PCI - DO-32T2-PCI Source folder The setup information (INF) file is contained in the following folder on the bundled CD-ROM. Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000...
  • Page 31 Windows Logo testing, and it can be ignored without developing any problem with the operation of the board. In this case, click on the [Continue Anyway] button. * The name of the board you have just added is displayed. - DI-32T2-PCI - DO-32T2-PCI You have now finished installing the hardware. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 32: Step 4 Initializing The Software

    - DI-32T2-PCI - DO-32T2-PCI (2) The installed hardware appears under the CONTEC Devices node. Open the CONTEC Devices node and select the device you want to setup (the device name should appear highlighted). Click [Properties]. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 33 The initial device name that appears is a default value. You can use this default name if you wish. Make sure that you do not use the same name for more than one device. You have now finished installing the initial setting of Software. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 34: When Using Api-Dio(98/Pc)

    2. Setup When Using API-DIO(98/PC) (1) Open the Start Menu, then select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “API-TOOL Configuration”. (2) API-TOOL Configuration detects boards automatically. The detected boards are listed. Updating the Settings (1) Select “Save setting to registry…” from the “File” menu.
  • Page 35: Step 5 Checking Operations With The Diagnosis Program

    7 6 5 4 7 6 5 4 7 6 5 4 2 1 0 2 1 0 POWER POWER Optional cable PCB37PS-0.5P, PCB37P-1.5P or PCB37P-1.5 To connect a device other than the Check Mate, see Chapter 3 “External Connection”. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 36: Using The Diagnosis Program

    2. Setup Using the Diagnosis Program Starting the Diagnosis Program for Use of API-DIO(WDM) Click the [Diagnosis] button on the device property page to start the diagnosis program. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 37 Select the board in the API-TOOL Configuration windows, then run the Diagnosis Program. Follow the instructions on screen. * The name of the board you have just added is displayed. * The name of the board you have just added is displayed. - DI-32T2-PCI - DO-32T2-PCI DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 38 * The name of the board you have just added is displayed. - DI-32T2-PCI - DO-32T2-PCI To use the wait time control feature, click on the [Wait Configuration] button. Use the feature when the wait time based on the DioWait or DioWaitEx function is not normal.
  • Page 39 When it is API-DIO(WDM), file name to save the result is displayed. When it is API-DIO(98/PC), the result is saved to the folder in which to install (Program Files\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)) by the text file (DioRep.txt) and then displayed. The Diagnosis Program performs “board presence/absence check”, “driver file test”, “board setting test”, and so on.
  • Page 40: Setup Troubleshooting

    Turn off the power to your PC, then unplug the board. Restart the OS and delete the board settings of API-TOOL Configuration. Turn off the PC again, plug the board, and restart the OS. Let the OS detect the board and use API-TOOL Configuration to register board settings. If your problem cannot be resolved Contact your retailer. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 41 2. Setup DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 42: External Connection

    - Applicable connector 17JE-23370-02(D8C)-CG [mfd by DDK, M(male)type] FDCD-37P [mfd by HIROSE, M(male)type] DC-37P-NR [mfd by JAE, M(male)type] * Please refer to chapter 1 for more information on the supported cable and accessories. Figure 3.1. Interface Connector (CN1) Shape DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 43: Connector Pin Assignment

    3. External Connection Connector Pin Assignment Pin Assignments of Interface Connector (CN1) < DI-32T2-PCI > N.C. I-37 I-17 I-36 I-16 I-35 I-15 I-34 I-14 +3 port +1 port I-33 I-13 (input) (input) I-32 I-12 I-31 I-11 I-30 I-10 I-27 I-07...
  • Page 44: Relationships Between Api-Pac(W32) Logical Ports/Bits And Connector Signal Pins

    The logical port and logical bit numbers are virtual port and bit numbers that enable programming independent of board I/O addresses or board types. For details, refer to API-DIO HELP available after installing API-PAC(W32). DI-32T2-PCI Table 3.1. Logical Ports, Logical Bits, and Connector Signal Pins < DI-32T2-PCI > I-07 I-06 I-05...
  • Page 45: Connecting Input Signals

    GND (CN1 : 1 pin) Switch When the switch is ON, the corresponding bit contains 1. When the switch is OFF, by contrast, the bit contains 0. Figure 3.5. An Example to use Input I-00 < DI-32T2-PCI > DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 46: Connecting Output Signals

    O-20 (CN1 : 21 pin) 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 3.7. An Example to use Output O-20 < DO-32T2-PCI > DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 47: Surge Protection

    In case of accidental short of the +5V output and GND, for example, the function works, and the board operation may become impossible temporarily. In such a case, you should turn the PC off and wait for several minutes before you use the board again. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 48: Function

    When “0” is output to the relevant bit, in contrast, the corresponding transistor is set to “OFF”. CAUTION When the PC is turned on, all output are reset to 0 (OFF). Monitoring Output Data The < DO-32T2-PCI > can read the state of the data currently being output without affecting the output data. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 49: Digital Filter

    4. Function Digital Filter Using this feature, The < DI-32T2-PCI > can apply a digital filter to every input pin, thereby preventing the input signal from being affected by noise or chattering. Digital Filter Function Principle Input Signal Input to PC...
  • Page 50: Interrupt Control Function

    4. Function Interrupt Control Function The < DI-32T2-PCI > can use up to 32 of the input signals as interrupt request signals. The inputs I-00 - I-37 can be used as interrupt request signals. This product can generate an interrupt request signal to the PC when the input signal change from High to Low or from Low to High.
  • Page 51 4. Function DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 52: About Software

    |––Win2000 |––Win95 |––linux Linux driver file |––cnt |––dio |––…… | ––Readme Readme file for each driver | ––Release Driver file on each API-TOOL |––API_NT (For creation of a user-specific install program) |––API_W95 | ––UsersGuide Hardware User's Guide(PDF files) DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 53: About Software For Windows

    Running a Sample Program (1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar. (2) For the API-DIO(WDM), from the Start Menu, select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “DIOWDM” – “SAMPLE…”. (3) For the API-DIO(98/PC), from the Start Menu, select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” –...
  • Page 54 -Sample program 10 Executes digital input (simple functions) at specified bits through a specified port. -Sample program 11 Services interrupts of a specified board (using an extended function). -Sample program (Console) : Inputs/outputs digital data through a specified port. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 55: Uninstalling The Driver Libraries

    (1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar. From the Start Menu, select “Control Panel”. (2) Double-click on “Add or Remove Programs” in the Control Panel. (3) For use of API-DIO(WDM), select “CONTEC API-DIO(WDM) driver” and “CONTEC API-DIO(WDM) VerX.XX (Develop)” from the application list displayed.
  • Page 56: About Software For Linux

    # mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom Mount the CD-ROM. # cp /mnt/cdrom/linux/dio/cdioXXX.tgz ./ Copy the compressed file. # tar xvfz cdioXXX.tgz Decompress the compressed file....# cd contec/cdio # make Compile the file....# make install Install....# cd config # ./config...
  • Page 57: Accessing The Help File

    Sample programs for each language are contained in the contec/cdio/samples directory. For compiling them, refer to the manual for the desired language. Uninstalling the driver To uninstall the driver, use the uninstall shell script contained in the contec/cdio directory. For details, check the contents of the script. DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 58: About Hardware

    This chapter provides hardware specifications and hardware-related supplementary information. For detailed technical information For further detailed technical information (“Technical Reference” including the information such as an I/O map, configuration register, etc.), visit the Contec's web site (http://www.contec.com/support/) to call for it. Hardware specification DI-32T2-PCI Table 6.1.
  • Page 59 This board requires power supply at +5V from an expansion slot (it does not work on a machine with a +3.3V power supply alone). Board Dimensions 121.69(L) The standard outside dimension (L) is the distance from the end of the board to the outer surface of the slot cover. [mm] DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 60: Block Diagram

    (8 channels, Group 1) Control Circuits External digital Input Port 2 receiver (8 channels, Group 2) External digital Input Port 3 receiver (8 channels, Group 3) Interrupt Control Circuit DI-32T2-PCI Figure 6.1. Block Diagram < DI-32T2-PCI > DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 61 Output Port 1 driver (8 channels, Group 1) Control Circuits External digital Output Port 2 driver (8 channels, Group 2) External digital Output Port 3 driver (8 channels, Group 3) DO-32T2-PCI Figure 6.2. Block Diagram < DO-32T2-PCI > DI-32T2-PCI, DO-32T2-PCI...
  • Page 62 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. [03022007] [03022007] Management No. A-51-441 Parts No. LYHG801...

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