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2. Module Nomenclature

 

 

 

 

DAI12-4(USB)GY 

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2.

 

Module Nomenclature 

Figures 2.1 shows the names of module components.

 

In the figures, the indicated switch settings represent factory 
settings. 

DAI12-4(USB)GY 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2.1.  Nomenclature of Module Components 

< DAI12-4(USB)GY > 

Table 2.1.  The List of Status LED Functions 

< DAI12-4(USB)GY > 

Name

Function

Indicator color

LED indicator

ON: Communication established

OFF: Communication unestablished

ON: Operation enabled

OFF: Operation disabled

ON: D/A conversion error

OFF: Normal D/A conversion

GREEN

GREEN

RED

LINK status

RUN LED

STATUS LED

USB communication status

Operation status of the module

D/A conversion error indicator

 

 

 

LINK status LED 

+5VDC input 

Module ID 

USB port 

D/A conversion status LED 

Analog output CHO to CH1 

Analog output CH2 to CH3 

Summary of Contents for DAI12-4(USB)GY

Page 1: ...PC HELPER Isolated Analog Output Module for USB DAI12 4 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: ...oftware and User s Guide this guide Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed below If you do not have all the items or have any damage contact your distributor or CONTEC group o...

Page 4: ...formation 6 Operation Precautions 7 FCC PART 15 Class A Notice 9 Environment 10 Inspection 10 Storage 10 2 MODULE NOMENCLATURE 11 3 SETUP 13 CONNECTION OVERALL DIAGRAM 13 SETTING A MODULE ID 14 SETUP...

Page 5: ...BLESHOOTING 41 TROUBLESHOOTING 41 Q A 42 DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM 44 VERSION UPGRADE 45 How to Upgrade the Firmware 45 RETURNING TO INITIAL STATE 47 6 CONNECTING WITH EXPANSION ACCESSORIES 53 SETTING A DEVI...

Page 6: ...20 sec 12 bit 4ch Compatible to USB1 1 USB2 0 and capable to achieve high speed transfer at HighSpeed 480 Mbps The voltage or current output range set voltage 10V 5V 0 10V 0 5V current 0 20mA The ran...

Page 7: ...utput channels The unique structure for connection by stacking enables easy and compact system configuration Screw less connector plug facilitating wiring and plugging unplugging Wiring and plugging u...

Page 8: ...ry software and which supplies command of hardware produced by our company in the form of standard Win32 API function DLL Using programming languages supporting Win32API functions such as Visual Basic...

Page 9: ...GY AC adapter input 90 264VAC output 5VDC 2 0A POA200 20 2 AC DC power supply unit input 85 132VAC output 5VDC 3 0A POW AC13GY AC DC power supply unit input 85 264VAC output 5VDC 2 0A POW AD22GY DC D...

Page 10: ...ery 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...

Page 11: ...perienced usage misuse or malfunction of this device Use with Safety Please use this product with safety on the basis of understanding following content Notice icon for safety information In order to...

Page 12: ...off the power for the USB module Please do not touch the module with a wet hand when the power for the module is turned on It is danger of electric shock Be sure to turn off the power for the USB modu...

Page 13: ...uct loan service to confirm operation before purchasing Regarding CE EMC Directive Notice Please connect the Interface Connector with a shielded cable to meet the mentioned standard above The ferrite...

Page 14: ...1 Introduction DAI12 4 USB GY 9 FCC PART 15 Class A Notice...

Page 15: ...product with safety Storage Please store the product according to the state in which you purchased 1 Store the module into a storage bag 2 Store the module into a box with wrapper 3 Please store the...

Page 16: ...s LED Functions DAI12 4 USB GY Name Function Indicator color LED indicator ON Communication established OFF Communication unestablished ON Operation enabled OFF Operation disabled ON D A conversion er...

Page 17: ...2 Module Nomenclature 12 DAI12 4 USB GY...

Page 18: ...overall diagram Please reference to this page for actual connection Figure 3 1 Connection Overall Diagram Software Installation page 15 Connecting to a PC page 17 Connecting to an External Device page...

Page 19: ...ssigned a unique 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 Mod...

Page 20: ...ically If the menu do not start launch X 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 M...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...d 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 s...

Page 23: ...etect setup information from supplied CD automatically for installing USB driver XXXXXX device name being searched out the name from getting rid of GY from the model Point Please specify the path for...

Page 24: ...er XXXXX within CONTEC Devices expresses the name from 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 cli...

Page 25: ...loped by users is running on an 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...

Page 26: ...annel 0ch voltage output Channel 0ch current output Analog ground Channel 1ch voltage output Channel 1ch current output Analog ground Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connec...

Page 27: ...plug Releasing the orange button after the wire is inserted fixes the cable Compatible wires are AWG 28 20 Removing the connector plug by grasping the cable can break the wire Figure 3 4 Connecting an...

Page 28: ...ions where the module is at a relatively large distance from the external device or when the noise immunity of the module must be improved In this case the voltage output and the analog ground for eac...

Page 29: ...wer for the module or the external device is on The maximum current capacity for a voltage output signal is 5mA To avoid any malfunction do not connect an external device that generates a load exceedi...

Page 30: ...wer supply The use of current output requires an external power supply 17 24V In such a case a power supply with a small ripple should be used in order to avoid an adverse impact on the conversion acc...

Page 31: ...nt output signal should not be connected to another analog output signal or the output signal of an external device To avoid any malfunction the connector plug should not be attached or detached when...

Page 32: ...voltage value within the range of 0 10V Because the converted data is based on the value of dividing 10V voltage width voltage span by 4096 the converted data increases every 1 the voltage value incre...

Page 33: ...he converted data increase every 1 the voltage value increase 4 88mV Moreover the converted data increase every 1 the voltage value increase 2 44mV in case of 5V range Decimal Hexadecimal 10V 4095 FFF...

Page 34: ...h is inside of module The practicable minimum conversion period is about 400 sec at single channel mode through 1msec at multi channel mode up to 16 channels which is depends on the conversion process...

Page 35: ...lable and the memory size per channel is up to 64k data at 4 channel use It is able to be D A conversion over 256k data if transferring D A conversion data from host computer before the memory is empt...

Page 36: ...ansion module Please reference to 6 Connecting with Expansion Accessories Installation method 1 Pushing the fixing hook with a flat head screwdriver renders it into a lock enabled condition this shoul...

Page 37: ...ule from the upper part of the DIN rail and press the lower part of the unit onto the DIN rail Figure 3 7 Mounting on a DIN Rail 2 3 3 The fixing hook is automatically locked and the module can be mou...

Page 38: ...to unlock it this operation should be performed on all connected modules Figure 3 8 Removing the Module from the DIN Rail 1 3 2 With the fixing hook unlocked pull the lower part of the unit toward you...

Page 39: ...e DIN rail Figure 3 8 Removing the Module from the DIN Rail 3 3 Any operation involving the disconnection of modules in a unit in which multiple modules are connected that is attached to a DIN rail sh...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...n 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 figure 3 9 A...

Page 42: ...ize 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 computer Unnecessary to set Module ID Necessary to set Module ID...

Page 43: ...3 Setup 38 DAI12 4 USB GY...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...rogram Files CONTEC Sample programs in all language are provided here To run a sample program click on Programs CONTEC API USBP WDM AIO Sample Name from Start menu Distributing Developed Application P...

Page 46: ...ing with a USB module Follow the following procedure to delete unknown device Start device manager select USB Device and then right click Delete Select Run form Start menu and then type X AUTORUN EXE...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...4 including the USB module when channels more than this number are wanted please purchase the necessary USB module s and expansion accessories When USB modules are added the USB ports corresponding to...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...cking Start Upgrade button Upgrade is completed automatically Step7 Setting properties using Device Manager once more After completing upgrade perform settings again by referencing to Setting Properti...

Page 52: ...uitable for OS used Step1 Uninstalling Driver and the development environment Uninstall procedure for Windows Vista Uninstall of device driver 1 Run Device Manager From My Computer Control Panel selec...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...e driver Select Windows driver package CONTEC and then click Change Remove contains the driver category name caio ccnt cdio csmc etc Uninstall of development environment Use My Computer Control Panel...

Page 55: ...rX XX development environment and then click Add Remove contains the driver category name AIO CNT DIO etc Uninstall procedure for Windows 98 98SecondEdition Uninstall of device driver Use My Computer...

Page 56: ...5 Troubleshooting DAI12 4 USB GY 51 Step2 Drawing USB cable from a PC Step3 Restarting USB port...

Page 57: ...5 Troubleshooting 52 DAI12 4 USB GY...

Page 58: ...DAI12 4 FIT GY can be connected when adding channels In the case of combination of the USB module DAI12 4 USB GY and three expansion modules DAI12 4 FIT GY it is possible to control 16 channels outpu...

Page 59: ...ontact Category Model Input Output External dimensions mm DIN rail AC adapter POA200 20 Bundled 90 264VAC 5 0VDC 5 2 0A Max 40 0 W x 105 0 D x 30 0 H exclusive of protrusions No AC DC power POW AD13GY...

Page 60: ...supply in the following order 1 Remove USB cable 2 Remove external power connector stop power supplying to the USB module Setting a Device ID Set Device ID by rotary switch on the front when adding m...

Page 61: ...es 56 DAI12 4 USB GY Connection between Modules Stack Connection Locking Devices The module contains connecting locking devices mark two units at the top and bottom Figure 6 4 Stack Connection Locking...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...Connecting with Expansion Accessories DAI12 4 USB GY 59 Removing the Module Unlock the locking device at the top and the bottom Remove the connected module from the hook Figure 6 7 Removing the Modul...

Page 65: ...6 Connecting with Expansion Accessories 60 DAI12 4 USB GY...

Page 66: ...ns Weight of the module itself 100g Module installation method One touch connection to 35mm DIN rails standard connection mechanism provided in the system Expansion module DAI12 4 FIT GY 3 modules Max...

Page 67: ...ional Home Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows 7 Support language Microsoft Visual C Ver5 0 Ver 6 0 Microsoft Visual C NET2002 2003 Microsoft Visual Basic V...

Page 68: ...vice ID of the USB module DAI12 4 USB GY is fixed at 0 DC DC Converter Device ID Interface Connector CH0 to CH1 Interface Connector CH2 to CH3 Control Circuit USB Controller Micro Processor USB Connec...

Page 69: ...output A D conversion start command to each of DAI12 4 USB GY and two DAI12 4 FIT GY 3 Because DAI12 4 USB GY and DAI12 4 FIT GY together compose a double buffer set conversion data in advance before...

Page 70: ...GY 65 Physical Dimensions Figure 7 3 Physical Dimensions of the USB Module mm 1 2 50 4 3 5 94 1 2 64 7 1 2 1 2 V AG C V AG C AG V C AG C V RUN LINK0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 A BCD E F 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 A BCD...

Page 71: ...7 Product Specification 66 DAI12 4 USB GY...

Page 72: ...n Device Identifier order It is only for expansion modules The channel number is decided by the setting Self power Supplying power by using AC adapter is called Self Power Please make use of AC adapte...

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