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CyberResearch UCERB 24 User Manual

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Digital I/O
UCERB 24
USB Electromechanical Relay
Module - 24 SPDT (Form C)
Relays, with 24 Screw Terminals
USER'S MANUAL
VER. 4 • MAY 2005
No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission
®
CyberResearch
, Inc.
www.cyberresearch.com
25 Business Park Dr., Branford, CT 06405 USA
203-483-8815 (9am to 5pm EST) FAX: 203-483-9024

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  • Page 1 ® Digital I/O UCERB 24 USB Electromechanical Relay Module - 24 SPDT (Form C) Relays, with 24 Screw Terminals USER’S MANUAL VER. 4 • MAY 2005 No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission ® CyberResearch , Inc.
  • Page 5 CyberResearch, Inc. In no event will CyberResearch, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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    ® UCERB 24 CyberResearch Digital I/O Intentionally Blank ©Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Software ...5 Unpacking the UCERB 24...6 Installing the UCERB 24 ...6 Configuring the hardware switches ...6 Connecting the external power supply ...7 Connecting the UCERB 24 to your system ...8 Installing the software...9 Chapter 3 Functional Details ...14 Internal components...14 USB in connector...14...
  • Page 8 ® UCERB 24 CyberResearch Digital I/O ©Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc.

  • Page 9: Preface About This User's Guide

    What you will learn from this user’s guide This user’s guide explains how to install, configure, and use the UCERB 24 so that you get the most out of its electromechanical relay features. This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources.

  • Page 10: Introducing The Ucerb 24

    USB port in a daisy chain fashion. Depending on your load requirement, daisy chained boards may require a separate power supply. The UCERB 24 is shipped in a rugged enclosure that you can mount on a DIN rail or on a bench. ®...

  • Page 11: Usb-Erb24 Block Diagram

    Switch S2 (inv/non-inv) (pull-up/down) Figure 1-1. UCERB 24 functional block diagram Software features The InstaCal installation, calibration, and test utility software ships with the UCERB 24 free of charge. CyberResearch, Inc. 25 Business Park Drive Branford, CT USA UCERB 24...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Usb-Erb24 To Your Computer Is Easy

    UCERB 24. No third-party device driver is required. You can connect the UCERB 24 before or after you install the software, and without powering down your computer first. When you connect an HID to your system, your computer automatically detects it and configures the necessary software.

  • Page 13: Installing The Usb Erb24

    CyberResearch Digital I/O Installing the UCERB 24 What comes with your UCERB 24 shipment? The following items are shipped with the UCERB 24. Hardware The following items should be included with your shipment. UCERB 24 External power supply and cord – 9 volt, 3 amp DC power supply...

  • Page 14: Unpacking The Ucerb 24

    Installing the UCERB 24 The UCERB 24 has two on-board switches that you set to configure the relay logic polarity and the resistor pull-up/down configuration. Configure these switches before you connect the external power supply to the UCERB 24. Factory-configured default settings are listed in Table 2-1. Refer to Figure 3.1 for the location of each switch on the UCERB 24.

  • Page 15: Connecting The External Power Supply

    PULL-DOWN Connecting the external power supply Power to the UCERB 24 is provided with the 9 V, 3 A external power supply. You must connect the the external power supply before connecting the USB connector to the UCERB 24. To connect the power supply to your UCERB 24, do the following:...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Ucerb 24 To Your System

    Connecting the UCERB 24 to your system To connect the UCERB 24 to your system, turn your computer on, and connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer or to an external USB hub that is connected to your computer. The USB cable provides communication to the UCERB 24.

  • Page 17: Installing The Software

    1. Close all applications you have running, including anti-virus software. 2. Insert the CyberResearch Software CD into your CD drive and let autorun. Choose whether or not to install the .NET Framework 1.1 If the .NET Framework 1.1 is already installed on your computer, proceed to the Install the DAQ Software section.
  • Page 18 The DAQ software installer program and some DAQ software components require that the .NET Framework 1.1 package be installed. If you do not install the .NET Framework 1.1, you may not be able to properly install the DAQ software. ® CyberResearch Digital I/O ©Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc.
  • Page 19 3. Read the information on this dialog. If a warning dialog opens during this installation asking to allow scripts to run, click the appropriate option that allows them to run. 4. Click on the Next > button. CyberResearch, Inc. 25 Business Park Drive Branford, CT USA UCERB 24 P: (203) 483-8815; F: (203) 483-9024 www.cyberresearch.com...
  • Page 20 Next > button. The Ready to install the programs dialog opens. 6. Click on the Install button. The Installing DAQ Software dialog opens, and stays open while the software installs. ® CyberResearch Digital I/O ©Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc.
  • Page 21 If you are going to install the Universal Library or Universal Library for LabVIEW, you can install either of the packages before you restart. Unpack and install your USB device after your computer restarts. CyberResearch, Inc. 25 Business Park Drive Branford, CT USA UCERB 24 P: (203) 483-8815; F: (203) 483-9024 www.cyberresearch.com...

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Functional Details

    UCERB 24. The chained products from a single external power supply. Depending on your load requirements, daisy chained products may require a separate power supply. Refer to "Power limitations using multiple UCERB 24 devices" for more information.

  • Page 23: Usb Led

    ® CyberResearch Digital I/O USB LED LED indicates the communication status of the UCERB 24. It uses up to 5 mA of current and cannot be disabled. Ta ble 3-2 explains the USB LED function. USB LED Indication illumination The UCERB 24 is connected to a computer or external USB hub.

  • Page 24: Pull-Up/Pull-Down Switch (S2)

    To daisy chain two or more UCERB 24 relay boards, follow the steps below. This procedure assumes you already have one UCERB 24 connected to a computer and to an external power source. The UCERB 24 already connected to the computer is referred to as the connected module. The UCERB 24 you want to daisy chain to the connected board is referred to as the new module.

  • Page 25: Power Limitations Using Multiple Ucerb 24 Devices

    Power limitations using multiple UCERB 24 devices When daisy chaining additional CyberResearch products to the UCERB 24, you must ensure that you provide adequate power to each board that you connect. The UCERB 24 is powered with a 9 VDC nominal, 3.0 A external power supply.

  • Page 26: Relay Contact Protection Circuit For Inductive Loads

    Relays NC contact pull-up (to USB +5 V) / pull-down, user installed gure 3-7 . For AC loads, install a metal oxide varistor Relay Inductive Kickback Load Diode ©Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc. ® CyberResearch Digital I/O Table 3-4...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Specifications

    Settings can be read back via software. Pull-down will put the relays in non-energized mode on power up. Pull-up will put the relays in energized mode on power up. CyberResearch, Inc. 25 Business Park Drive Branford, CT USA Table 4-1. Output specifications UCERB 24 Chapter 4 P: (203) 483-8815; F: (203) 483-9024 www.cyberresearch.com...

  • Page 28: Power

    Voltage supervisor limits - PWR LED (Note 1) External power adapter (included) The UCERB 24 monitors the external +9 V power supply voltage with a voltage Note 1: supervisory circuit. If this power supply exceeds its specified limit, the PWR LED will turn off indicating a power fault condition.

  • Page 29: Usb Specifications

    436.9 mm (L) x 132.1 mm (W) x 40.6 mm (H) 17.2" (L) x 5.2" (W) x 1.6" (H) 0 to 70 °C -40 to 100 °C 0 to 95% non-condensing Screw terminal 12 to 22 AWG UCERB 24 P: (203) 483-8815; F: (203) 483-9024 www.cyberresearch.com...

  • Page 30: Screw Terminal Pin Out

    Relay 20 Common contact 20-NO Relay 20 Normally Open contact 21-NC Relay 21 Normally Closed contact 21-C Relay 21 Common contact 21-NO Relay 21 Normally Open contact Table 4-10. Screw terminal pin out ©Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc. ® CyberResearch Digital I/O...
  • Page 31 Relay 23 Normally Open contact 24-NC Relay 24 Normally Closed contact 24-C Relay 24 Common contact 24-NO Relay 24 Normally Open contact CyberResearch, Inc. 25 Business Park Drive Branford, CT USA UCERB 24 P: (203) 483-8815; F: (203) 483-9024 www.cyberresearch.com...

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    ® CyberResearch UCERB 24 Digital I/O ©Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc.

  • Page 33: Product Service

    Signal connections and programming are the two most common sources of difficulty. CyberResearch support personnel can help you solve these problems, especially if you are prepared for the call.

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  • Page 35: Warranty Notice

    CyberResearch, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the defective item under the terms of this warranty, subject to the provisions and specific exclusions listed herein.
  • Page 36 ® UCERB 24 CyberResearch Digital I/O Intentionally Blank ©Copyright 2005 CyberResearch, Inc.
  • Page 38 CyberResearch, Inc. 25 Business Park Drive Branford, CT 06405 USA P: (203) 483-8815; F: (203) 483-9024 www.cyberresearch.com...

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