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Contents

Safety Instructions

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  viii

Preface

How to Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  xi
Customer Comments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Advisory Conventions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  xiii
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   xiv
Regulatory Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  xv
Guarantee and Warranty Policy  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Guarantee  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Return Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   xviii
Limitation of Liability  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   xix

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3
What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3

Chapter 2

Installation

Software Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-3

Windows 95/98/2000/ME  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-3
Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-3

System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-4

Chapter 3

Technical Description

Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-3
Reed Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-3
Relay Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-4

Chapter 4

Software and Programming

Software  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-3
3rd Party Software Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-3

Summary of Contents for USB-16REL

Page 1: ...www kontron com USB 16REL User s Guide Manual PN 931 0057 00 A May 2002...

Page 2: ...y copyrights or patents and does not convey any license under the patent rights of Kontron nor the rights of others Kontron is a registered trademark of Kontron All trademarks registered trademarks an...

Page 3: ...arantee and Warranty Policy xvii Guarantee xvii Limited Warranty xvii Return Procedure xviii Limitation of Liability xix Chapter 1 Introduction Overview 1 3 What s Included 1 3 Chapter 2 Installation...

Page 4: ...Addressing Tables R Read W Write R W Read or Write 4 5 Pin Assignments 4 6 Table 4 2 Removable Terminal Block Pin Assignments 4 6 Chapter 5 Specifications Environmental 5 3 Power Consumption 5 3 Mean...

Page 5: ...Safety Instructions Contents Before You Begin vii Preventing Electrostatic Discharge viii...

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Page 7: ...rtant Notes and Notes J When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself Some cables have a connector with locking tabs If you are disconnecting t...

Page 8: ...a computer Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging be sure you are at an ESD workstation or grounded This will discharge any static electricity that may have built up in your body J When tran...

Page 9: ...s Guide xi Customer Comments xii Advisory Conventions xiii Unpacking xiv Regulatory Compliance Statements xv Guarantee and Warranty Policy xvii Guarantee xvii Limited Warranty xvii Return Procedure xv...

Page 10: ...x USB 16REL User s Guide This page intentionally left blank...

Page 11: ...EL features software serial string identification reed relays and relay specifications J Chapter 4 Programming describes the application programmers interface API and relative addressing vs absolute a...

Page 12: ...g the online form under Contact Us on our web site www kontron com under Technical Support Detail any errors you find We will correct the errors or problems as soon as possible and post the revised us...

Page 13: ...ectrical component Disclaimer We have tried to identify all situations that may pose a warning or caution condition in this user s guide However Kontron does not claim to have covered all situations t...

Page 14: ...rial for possible future shipment 2 Remove all items from the box If any items listed on the purchase order are missing notify Kontron customer service immediately 3 Inspect the product for damage If...

Page 15: ...s provided on the last page of this user s guide For computer systems to remain CE compliant only CE compliant parts may be used Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techni...

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Page 17: ...tware cables etc within 30 days of receipt and in an as new and resalable condition The Return Procedure must be followed to assure a prompt refund Restocking Charges Product returned after 30 days an...

Page 18: ...product s returned to Kontron for service or credit must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization RMA Number Freight on all returned items must be prepaid by the customer who is responsible f...

Page 19: ...furnished hereunder Kontron s liability shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the product purchased hereunder The foregoing limitation of liability shall be equally applicable to any service...

Page 20: ...Chapter 1 Introduction Contents Overview 1 3 What s Included 1 3...

Page 21: ...lectronic signals for control applications The USB 16REL is USB 1 1 compliant What s Included The USB 16REL is shipped with the following items If any of these items are missing or damaged contact Kon...

Page 22: ...Chapter 2 Installation Contents Software Installation 2 3 Windows 95 98 2000 ME 2 3 Linux 2 3 System Installation 2 4...

Page 23: ...and click on Install to install the SeaIO software to your system Linux Please refer to the Linux subdirectory on your supplied software for up to date instructions for various Linux installations Th...

Page 24: ...e to the USB 16REL with the other end connecting to any upstream Type A USB port The port can be either the PC host or an upstream hub When connected and properly enumerated the device s enable LED wi...

Page 25: ...Chapter 3 Technical Description Contents Overview 3 3 Reed Relay 3 3 Relay Specifications 3 4...

Page 26: ...of sourcing 500 mA USB 16REL features include J 16 SPST relays J Removal terminal block connectors J Highly reliable 10 VA DIP reed relays utilized J Multiple adapters can be used in same computer Ree...

Page 27: ...um Contact Voltage 100VDC or AC maximum Contact Current Maximum 0 5A DC or AC RMS Contact Resistance Initial 0 15 ohms Rated Life Low load 200 million closures Maximum load 100 million closures Contac...

Page 28: ...are 4 3 3rd Party Software Support 4 3 Application Programmers Interface 4 3 Serial String 4 4 Relative Addressing vs Absolute Addressing 4 4 Table 4 1 Addressing Tables 4 5 Pin Assignments 4 6 Table...

Page 29: ...iguring the driver parameters under Windows further simplifying installation 3rd Party Software Support Third party software support for many HMI MMI and other process control software is included on...

Page 30: ...elative addressing modes In absolute addressing mode the Port argument to the API function acts as a simple byte offset from the base I O address of the device For instance Port 0 refers to the I O 0...

Page 31: ...e Address function Port Type A 0 R W 0 W Reed Relay Output Port B 1 R W 1 W Reed Relay Output Port API Bit Absolute Address function API Bit Relative Address function Port Bit 0 R W 0 W A0 Output 1 R...

Page 32: ...gnments Table 4 2 Removable Terminal Block Pin Assignments Port A Input Bit Port A Terminals 0 0 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 4 8 9 5 10 11 6 12 13 7 14 15 Port B Output Bit Port B Terminals 0 0 1 1 2 3 2 4 5...

Page 33: ...Pin Assignments 4 7 USB 16REL User s Guide Software and Figure 4 1 Enclosure Layout View 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Port A E 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Port B Side Panel View Port A...

Page 34: ...Chapter 5 Specifications Contents Environmental 5 3 Power Consumption 5 3 Mean Time Between Failures MTBF 5 3...

Page 35: ...Operating 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F Storage 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Humidity Range Operating 10 to 90 R H non condensing Storage 10 to 90 R H non condensing Power Consumption Mean Time Between Failures MTBF...

Page 36: ...Appendix A Troubleshooting...

Page 37: ...m BIOS and it is functioning properly in the operating system This can be done by using either the Windows 98 ME or Windows 2000 Device Manager 2 Use the SeaIO control panel applet for card identifica...

Page 38: ...Appendix B Board Layout...

Page 39: ...Layout Diagram B 3 USB 16REL User s Guide Board Layout Layout Diagram...

Page 40: ...nical documentation required to demonstrate this product meets the requirements of the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive has been compiled by Kontron and is available for inspection by the r...

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