Contec ADI12-16(PCI), User Manual

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5. About Software
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ADI12-16(PCI)
About Software for Linux
The Linux version of analog I/O function driver, API-AIO(LNX), provides functions that execute the
following features:
- The analog input/output of a specified channel can be done.
- It is possible to operate as a set parameter to the analog input/output board is preserved by the
default value, and the setting of the parameter doesn't exist.
For details, refer to the help file. The help file provides various items of information such as “Function
Reference”, “Sample Programs”, and “FAQs”. Use them for program development and
troubleshooting.
Driver Software Install Procedure
The Linux version for digital I/O driver, API-AIO(LNX), is supplied as a compressed file
/linux/aio/caioXXX.tgz on the bundled API-PAC(W32)CD-ROM. (Note: XXX represents the driver
version.)
Mount the CD-ROM as shown below, copy the file to an arbitrary directory, and decompress the file to
install the driver.
For details on using the driver, refer to readme.txt and the help file in HTML format extracted by
installation.
To install the driver, log in as a superuser.
Decompression and setup procedure
# cd
# mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom Mount the CD-ROM.
# cp /mnt/cdrom/linux/aio/caioXXX.tgz ./ Copy the compressed file.
# tar xvfz caioXXX.tgz Decompress the compressed file.
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# cd contec/caio
# make
Compile the file.
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# make install Install.
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# cd config
# ./config Set up the board to be used.
..... Set as follows.........
# ./contec_aio_start.sh Start the driver.
# cd