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3. Setup 

 

 

 

ADI12-8(USB)GY 

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Connecting to a PC 

Connect the USB device to a PC and install the driver. 

It is illustrated by taking example for Windows Me.  Displaying screen may be 

different according to different OS, but basic settings are the same. 

Points 

- You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group 

to work on Windows 2000 or Windows XP. 

- The name detected by Windows and displayed by software is the model removing 

the “GY”. 

 

 

It may cause a trouble in recognizing and operating the device according to the 

kind of USB hub.  If you use the USB hub, we encourage you to take advantage of 
the CONTEC’s product loan service to confirm operation before purchasing.   

 
 

Step1 Setting supplied CD-ROM “API-USBP(WDM)” 

The menu screen is displayed.  The menu will be used in

 

“Software Installation” on 

page 12 (If the menu screen is not displayed for PC settings, please jump to Step2.) 

Step2 Connecting USB port with a PC 

Use the bundled USB cable to 

connect the USB port of the 

USB module to the USB port 

on the PC. 

Check the orientation of the 

connector and plug it deep 

into the port. 

 

Note! 

Always use the supplied AC 

adapter or power supply unit 

(option). 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Summary of Contents for ADI12-8(USB)GY

Page 1: ...PC HELPER Isolated Analog Input Module for USB ADI12 8 USB GY User s Guide CONTEC CO LTD...

Page 2: ...is subject to change without notice All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document Should you notice an omission or any questionable item in this document please feel fre...

Page 3: ...connector MC1 5 3 ST 3 5 1 AC adapter 1 5m 1 AC cable 1 5m 1 USB cable 1 8m 1 Rubber feet 4 Magnet 2 1 The CD ROM contains the driver software and User s Guide this guide Check the contents to make s...

Page 4: ...5 Liability 5 Safety Precautions 5 Safety Information 5 Handling Precautions 6 Environment 7 Inspection 8 Storage 8 Disposal 8 2 Module Nomenclature 9 3 Setup 11 Connection Overall Diagram 11 Setting...

Page 5: ...opment 35 Reference to Online Help 35 Printing Function Reference 35 Sample Program 36 Distributing Developed Application 36 Utility 36 5 Troubleshooting 37 Troubleshooting 37 Q A 38 Diagnostic Progra...

Page 6: ...ADI12 8 USB GY v Hardware Specification 53 Software Specification 55 Circuit Block Diagram 56 Timing Chart 57 Physical Dimensions 58 8 Appendix 61 Glossary 61...

Page 7: ...vi ADI12 8 USB GY...

Page 8: ...us expansion slots If using with a desktop PC this product can be connected easily without needing to open the computer s cover Isolated from the bus by a digital isolator This product is isolated by...

Page 9: ...nector plug facilitating wiring and plugging unplugging Wiring and plugging unplugging are easy as the screw less connector plug is used Capable of being mounted on 35 mm DIN rails This product is equ...

Page 10: ...dware produced by our company In addition you can verify the operation of hardware using Diagnostic programs For more details on the supported OS applicable language and new information please visit t...

Page 11: ...y time or estimate information Limited One Year Warranty CONTEC product is warranted by CONTEC Co LTD to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase b...

Page 12: ...nced usage misuse or malfunction of this device Safety Precautions Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely Safety Information This document provides safety infor...

Page 13: ...B hub If you use the USB hub we encourage you to take advantage of the CONTEC s product loan service to confirm operation before purchasing I If you use this product in a noisy environment attach ferr...

Page 14: ...for any errors that may appear in this document nor for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product Regarding CE EMC Directive Notice Please connect the Interface Connector with a...

Page 15: ...purchased 1 Store the module into a storage bag 2 Store the module into a box with wrapper 3 Please store the module in normal temperature avoiding direct sunlight shock and vibration magnetic field a...

Page 16: ...about noise connect the FG pin in the 5 VDC input terminal to the ground Use the AC adapter while the module remains grounded Table 2 1 List of Status LED Functions ADI12 8 USB GY Name Function Indica...

Page 17: ...2 Module Nomenclature 10 ADI12 8 USB GY...

Page 18: ...Module ID in the range of 00 7Fh when several modules with the same model are being connected There are two rotary switches moreover x16 and x1 represent high bits and low bits of Module ID respectiv...

Page 19: ...AUTORUN EXE X CD ROM drive from Run in Start menu The screen design may be different Connecting to a PC Installing USB driver Setting Properties Using Device Manager Setting device name Software Insta...

Page 20: ...ogram in all language in order to use API function Step1 Clicking on Install Development or Execution Environment API USBP WDM Installer dialog box displays Step2 Selecting Advanced Analog I O driver...

Page 21: ...y The utility is application with which you can verify device operation easily Run the X USBP_UTILITY ENG DioMnt setup exe X CD ROM drive from the Run of start menu Follow the instructions that appear...

Page 22: ...ecognizing and operating the device according to the kind of USB hub If you use the USB hub we encourage you to take advantage of the CONTEC s product loan service to confirm operation before purchasi...

Page 23: ...g the Software it is not necessary to operate it about the Hardware Wizard Detect setup information from supplied CD automatically for installing USB driver XXXXXX device name being searched out the n...

Page 24: ...getting rid of GY from the model of USB module In the case of Windows XP 2000 From Start menu click on Settings Control Panel System and then click on Device Manager button in Hardware tab Step2 Sett...

Page 25: ...other PC please perform foregoing operation on the target computer No need to install software introduced on next page Please use the device name specified in last step for initialization function whe...

Page 26: ...ompatible wires are AWG 28 20 Removing the connector plug by grasping the cable can break the wire Figure 3 4 Connecting an Interface Connector and Connectors That Can Be Used 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2...

Page 27: ...d input Figure 3 5 Connecting an Interface Connector and Connectors That Can Be Used As shown in Figure 3 5 when several signal sources are measured the potential differences between the module s grou...

Page 28: ...d the conversion data can be unpredictable In situations where the connecting cable is subject to noise accurate analog input can fail to occur To avoid this problem the connecting cable should be ins...

Page 29: ...hereas the analog input channels is not isolated each other therefore the analog grounds cannot be connected together When the channels are subject to the potential voltage each other you should use i...

Page 30: ...4093 FFDh 9 992 68 V 2049 801h 5 002 44 V 2048 800h 5 000 00 V 2047 7FFh 4 997 56 V 2 002h 0 004 88 V 1 001h 0 002 44 V 0V 0 000h 0 000 00 V Voltage value Voltage span of input range 4096 x Converted...

Page 31: ...will occur Please refer to explanation of AioSetAiSamplingClock in online help of an API function library Converting channel 0 channel 2 256K word memory A D conversion data what internal CPU process...

Page 32: ...e data of analog input When using multiple ADI12 8 USB GY the modules don t synchronize Software trigger The converting can be started or be stopped by software Level trigger The converting can be sta...

Page 33: ...for installation on a DIN rail is also available as an option Use the appropriate power supply depending on the operating environment and application Table 3 1 Optional power supply Type Model Input O...

Page 34: ...p power supply to the USB module To use the AC adapter connect it to the USB module first then plug the AC adapter s connector into a wall outlet When the USB module is not used leave the AC adapter u...

Page 35: ...ing used on a desk It should be noted that lateral slit of the module being covered brings about malfunction In addition please use the supplied two rubber feet when setting on a desk or others as fig...

Page 36: ...gth decreases an ability of peeling strength if once removing a magnet from the enclosure of USB module The example of magneto attachment Notes Please attach in a DIN rail on the wall and use USB Modu...

Page 37: ...xing hook with a flat head screwdriver renders it into a lock enabled condition this should be done on all connected modules Figure 3 10 Mounting on a DIN Rail 1 3 2 Hook the unit an object consisting...

Page 38: ...nvolving the disconnection of modules in a unit in which multiple modules are connected that is attached to a DIN rail should be performed after the unit is removed from the DIN rail 1 Lower the fixin...

Page 39: ...k unlocked pull the lower part of the unit toward you Figure 3 11 Removing the Module from the DIN Rail 2 3 3 By lifting the unit you can easily remove it from the DIN rail Figure 3 11 Removing the Mo...

Page 40: ...be assigned a unique Module ID in order to let USB driver recognize them when several modules of the same model are being used Factory settings 00 can be used when only one module is connected to one...

Page 41: ...3 Setup 34 ADI12 8 USB GY...

Page 42: ...rence is provided in API USBP W32 Help Detailed introduction to search method for help should be found from How to navigate Help in the help For basic usage please reference to Tutorial for help Print...

Page 43: ...ed here To run a sample program click on Programs CONTEC API USBP WDM AIO Sample Name from Start menu Distributing Developed Application Please distribute the developed application with USB driver in...

Page 44: ...and then right click Delete Select Run form Start menu and then type X AUTORUN EXE X CD ROM drive finally click on OK button This USB module corresponds to communication with HighSpeed 480Mbps and Fu...

Page 45: ...tions supporting this form It can not be used by language which do not support corresponding argument type The integrity of the operation cannot be guaranteed because we do not verify the operation Th...

Page 46: ...module when channels more than this number are wanted please purchase the necessary USB module s and expansion accessories How to upgrade USB driver to latest edition Is adding points by expansion mo...

Page 47: ...lity exists in hardware or software Run diagnostic program open Properties for USB module of device manager and then click on Diagnosis button in Common Settings tab Using Diagnostic program you can n...

Page 48: ...ted When using self power remove AC adapter in order to reset status Step2 Set Module ID to FFh Set Module ID to FFh It is special setting for firmware upgrade Point Modules should be performed firmwa...

Page 49: ...rn to initial state and perform installation again when the operation is losing stabilization Moreover the method of returning to the initial state is different depending on OS Please initialize it by...

Page 50: ...e driver software for this device checkbox and then click OK Uninstall of development environment Use My Computer Control Panel Programs and Features to uninstall the development environment Select CO...

Page 51: ...etc Uninstall of development environment Use My Computer Control Panel Add and Remove Programs to uninstall the development environment Select CONTEC API WDM VerX XX development environment and then...

Page 52: ...ninstall of device driver Use My Computer Control Panel Add and Remove Applications to uninstall the device driver Select CONTEC API WDM driver and then click Add Remove contains the driver category n...

Page 53: ...5 Troubleshooting 46 ADI12 8 USB GY...

Page 54: ...ADI12 8 FIT GY can be connected when adding channels In the case of combination of the USB module ADI12 8 USB GY and three expansion modules ADI12 8 FIT GY it is possible to control 32 channels input...

Page 55: ...he first module being added must be 1 and values 2 and 3 are for the following two modules respectively Furthermore the factory setting for the Device ID is 0 To avoid malfunction please do not set th...

Page 56: ...es ADI12 8 USB GY 49 Connection between Modules Stack Connection Locking Devices The module contains connecting locking devices mark two units at the top and bottom Figure 6 3 Stack Connection Locking...

Page 57: ...tool that has a slender tip downward from above to open the spring for the locking device the groove moves toward you Push the groove of the locking device with a tool that has a slender tip in the d...

Page 58: ...e Inserting the stack hook by aligning it with the hook insertion inlet for the other device automatically locks the module If a stack connector protective cover is attached the connection operation s...

Page 59: ...Connecting with Expansion Accessories 52 ADI12 8 USB GY Removing the Module Unlock the locking device at the top and the bottom Remove the connected module from the hook Figure 6 6 Removing the Modul...

Page 60: ...DI12 8 FIT GY 3 modules Max Current consumption module 5VDC 350mA Max Connectors FK MC 0 5 12 ST 2 5 made by PHOENIX CONTACT 2 5mm pitch nominal current 4A Max Applicable wire AWG28 20 Bundled AC adap...

Page 61: ...erating temperature 0 40 C Operating humidity 20 80 RH No condensation Life expectancy 4 years at the ambient temperature 40 C When 100VAC is input and 1 3A is output Allowable time of short interrupt...

Page 62: ...er 2003 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Support language Micros...

Page 63: ...SB module ADI12 8 USB GY is fixed at 0 8 channel Multiplexer with Protection Instrument Amplifier A D Converter DC DC Converter Isolator Device ID Interface Connector CH0 to CH3 Interface Connector CH...

Page 64: ...h the sampling timer set in ADI12 8 USB GY 2 At rise edge of internal sampling timer output A D conversion start command to each of ADI12 8 USB GY and two ADI12 8 FIT GY Output the start command three...

Page 65: ...USB GY Physical Dimensions Figure 7 3 Physical Dimensions of the USB module RUN AG AG AG AG AG AG AG AG LINK 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 A BCD E F 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 A BCD E F 8 mm 1 2 50 4 3 5 94 0 1 2 1 2 1...

Page 66: ...7 Product Specification ADI12 8 USB GY 59 Figure 7 4 Physical dimensions of attached AC adapter POA200 20 2...

Page 67: ...7 Product Specification 60 ADI12 8 USB GY...

Page 68: ...l number is decided by the setting Self power Supplying power by using AC adapter is called Self Power Please make use of AC adapter when using expansion modules Device driver It is softwares to opera...

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