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PC-HELPER

Isolated High-Resolute Analog Output Module
for USB2.0

DAI16-4(USB)

User’s Guide

CONTEC CO., LTD.

Summary of Contents for DAI16-4(USB)

Page 1: ...PC HELPER Isolated High Resolute Analog Output Module for USB2 0 DAI16 4 USB User s Guide CONTEC CO LTD...

Page 2: ...mplete If you discover damaged or missing items contact your retailer Product Configuration List USB module DAI16 4 USB 1 First step guide 1 CD ROM 1 API USBP WDM 1 Interface connector plugs FRONT MC...

Page 3: ...ce 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 free to notify CONTEC CO LTD Regardl...

Page 4: ...6 3 Environment 8 1 6 4 Inspection 8 1 6 5 Storage 8 1 6 6 Disposal 8 2 MODULE NOMENCLATURE 9 3 SETUP 11 3 1 Connection Overall Diagram 11 3 2 Setting a Module ID 11 3 3 Range Setting Switches 12 3 4...

Page 5: ...Distributing Developed Application 34 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 35 5 1 Troubleshooting 35 5 2 Q A 36 5 3 Diagnostic Program 38 5 4 Version Upgrade 39 5 4 1 How to Upgrade the Firmware 39 5 4 2 Driver Upgrade...

Page 6: ...DAI16 4 USB v 8 APPENDIX 55 8 1 Glossary 55...

Page 7: ...vi DAI16 4 USB...

Page 8: ...a digital isolator which improves the noise performance with respect to the PC Equipped with the buffer memory 256K data which can be used in either FIFO or ring format This product includes buffer me...

Page 9: ...ny Operating Environment OS Windows 7 Server 2008 Vista XP Server 2003 2000 Me 98 Adaptation language Visual Basic Visual C Visual C Delphi C Builder Data acquisition VI library for LabVIEW VI DAQ Ava...

Page 10: ...ry time or estimate information 1 3 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 purch...

Page 11: ...ed usage misuse or malfunction of this device 1 6 Safety Precautions Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely 1 6 1 Safety Information This document provides safe...

Page 12: ...u notice any strange odor or overheating please unplug the power cord and USB cable immediately Otherwise it can bring about malfunction heating and trouble In the event of an abnormal condition or ma...

Page 13: ...a compatible product for the power cable of this product When attaching the ferrite core coil it around once near the connector while leaving it open and then close it Regarding VCCI Class A Notice T...

Page 14: ...pment is operated in commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmf...

Page 15: ...lease 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 module in normal temperature a...

Page 16: ...module using a M3 screw 2 When you use the module in a noisy environment or are nervous about noise connect the FG pin in the 5 VDC input terminal to the ground Use the AC adapter while the module re...

Page 17: ...2 Module Nomenclature 10 DAI16 4 USB...

Page 18: ...l 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 respectively Figure 3 2 Setting a Module ID 0 2 4 5 6...

Page 19: ...gle output range applies for all channels and separate ranges cannot be set for each channel Do not set other the specified settings Setup method The voltage current output setting is set using a DIP...

Page 20: ...t launch X AUTORUN EXE X CD ROM drive from Run in Start menu The screen design may be different Setting Properties Using Device Manager Setting device name Page 13 Page 15 Page 17 Connecting to a PC I...

Page 21: ...program 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 drive...

Page 22: ...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 use...

Page 23: ...installation is completed by Installing the Software it is not necessary to operate it about the Hardware Wizard Detect setup information from supplied CD automatically for installing USB driver XXXX...

Page 24: ...vice Manager and set properties Step1 Starting Device Manager Right click on My Computer and select Properties to start device manager The model number of the USB module appears under CONTEC Devices X...

Page 25: ...t be performed Step3 Clicking on OK button Device name is set by clicking OK button Points When the application developed by users is running on another PC please perform foregoing operation on the ta...

Page 26: ...connector plug by grasping the cable can break the wire Figure 3 6 Connecting an Interface Connector and Connectors That Can Be Used 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CH0 V CH0 C AG CH1 V CH1 C AG CH2 V CH2...

Page 27: ...er connect a voltage output signal to another analog output signal or to the output of an external device Never insert or remove the connector plug while the power is turned on to the module or extern...

Page 28: ...igure 3 9 Connection to a Floating Load Figure 3 10 Connection to a Fixed Load When the power is turned on or the module is reset the current output signal will be 10mA To avoid any malfunction the cu...

Page 29: ...se fit the supplied shield cover to the connector if there is a risk of excessive static electricity The shield cover is not required if there is no risk of excessive static electricity such as when i...

Page 30: ...s bi polar range for this module it is 10V The right figure shows the relation between converted data and voltage value within the range of 10V Because the converted data is based on the value of divi...

Page 31: ...in the USB module The minimum output period depends on the output processing time within the module and ranges from approximately 200 sec for a single channel to 1msec for 16 channels Measured values...

Page 32: ...on data has no change 3 10 Connecting an External Power Supply This module must be connected with an external power supply in a self powered state Connect the external power supply to the 5 VDC input...

Page 33: ...of protrusions Yes Figure 3 14 Optional power supply For the power supply for installation on a DIN rail use the connector MC1 5 3 ST 3 5 Phoenix Contact Connecting method To connect the external powe...

Page 34: ...heated affects its life Use the AC adapter not in a closed place but in a well ventilated place not to be heated The AC adapter heats up itself when loaded heavily If the AC adapter is exposed to high...

Page 35: ...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 15 A C...

Page 36: ...peeling strength if once removing a magnet from the enclosure of USB module The example of magneto attachment Figure 3 17 The example of magneto attachment Please attach in a DIN rail on the wall and...

Page 37: ...this should be done on all connected modules Figure 3 18 Mounting on a DIN Rail 1 3 2 Hook the unit an object consisting of a controller and a module from the upper part of the DIN rail and press the...

Page 38: ...wer part of the unit toward you Figure 3 19 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 19 Removing the Module from the DIN Rail...

Page 39: ...gs 00 can be used when only one module is connected to one computer Unnecessary to set Module ID Necessary to set Module ID 3 12 1 Setting a Module ID Stand alone Expansion module being used Multiple...

Page 40: ...ence 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 4 2 Pr...

Page 41: ...gram 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 4 4 Distributing Developed Application...

Page 42: ...d by mistake when connecting with a USB module Follow the following procedure to delete unknown device Start device manager select USB Device and then right click Delete The menu can not be displayed...

Page 43: ...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 Can it be used without programming knowl...

Page 44: ...rease the number of channels When USB modules are added as many USB ports as the number of USB modules are used When a function is used it must be executed for each module Example 0 bit input to USB m...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...dules should be performed firmware version upgrade one by one Upgrade for multiple modules can not be performed at the same time Step3 Connecting USB Module with USB Port Please connect USB port after...

Page 47: ...fferent depending on OS Please initialize it by the method of suitable for OS used Step1 Uninstalling Driver and the development environment Uninstall procedure for Windows 7 Vista Uninstall of device...

Page 48: ...to uninstall the development environment Select CONTEC API WDM VerX XX development environment and then click Uninstall contains the driver category name AIO CNT DIO etc Uninstall procedure for Windo...

Page 49: ...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 click Add Remove contains the...

Page 50: ...5 Troubleshooting DAI16 4 USB 43 Step2 Drawing USB cable from a PC Step3 Restarting USB port...

Page 51: ...5 Troubleshooting 44 DAI16 4 USB...

Page 52: ...nnels In the case of combination of the USB module DAI16 4 USB and three expansion modules DAI16 4 FIT GY it is possible to control 16 channels input by way of one USB port Table 6 1 Expansion Modules...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...tion Locking Device Works Locking Unlocking Push the pawl of the locking device with a tool that has a slender tip downward from above to open the spring for the locking device the groove moves toward...

Page 55: ...r the other device automatically locks the module If a stack connector protective cover is attached the connection operation should be performed after the cover is removed Figure 6 5 Connecting the Mo...

Page 56: ...4 sec 2 Communication USB transmission speed 12Mbps full speed 480Mbps high speed 3 Current consumption 5VDC 800mA Max 4 Others Number of modules used at the same time 127 modules Max 5 Use condition...

Page 57: ...odate up to 127 devices on the bus As a USB hub itself is counted as one device however 127 USB modules cannot be connected 6 When using the attached AC adaptor POA200 20 2 it is 0 40 C Table 7 2 AC a...

Page 58: ...ver 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 Micro...

Page 59: ...int The Device ID of the USB module DAI16 4 USB is fixed at 0 Device ID Micro Processor USB Connector Module ID Flash ROM 512KB DRAM 2MB Stack Connector 5V D D GND Control Circuit Isolator D A Convert...

Page 60: ...USB and two DAI16 4 FIT GY modules on the rising edge of the internal sampling clock Start commands are output three times 3 As both the DAI16 4 USB and DAI16 4 FIT GY have a double buffered configur...

Page 61: ...ical Dimensions Figure 7 3 Physical Dimensions of the USB module Figure 7 4 Physical dimensions of attached AC adapter POA200 20 2 3 5 50 4 1 2 1 2 4 64 7 14 31 5 1 2 1 2 94 5 45 35 14 mm Center posit...

Page 62: ...data transfer speed to 480Mbps 60MB sec Device ID Device Identifier It is the ID being set when connecting expansion modules and specifying connection order It is only for expansion modules The channe...

Page 63: ...e Properties Select USB Modules from Device Manager right click and select Properties dialog box from pop up menu to set the device name Module ID About the ID of the USB module Set unique ID value in...

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Page 65: ...1 Himesato Nishiyodogawa ku Osaka 555 0025 Japan https www contec com No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO LTD 12152...

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