Marvin Test Solutions GX5280, User Manual

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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1
Chapter 1 - Introduction
About This User Guide
This User Guide provides information needed to install, configure, program and use Marvin Test Solutions’ GX5280
digital I/O (DIO) boards. Supporting boards such as I/O modules, accessories and software are discussed in related
User Guides.
Required User Knowledge and Skills
This User Guide assumes a general knowledge of PC-based computers and some knowledge of electronics.
Scope and Organization
The User Guide is organized as follows:
Chapter Content
Chapter 1 Introduction – Introduces this User Guide.
Chapter 2 Overview – Summarizes DIO GX5280 family, board features, architecture, hardware and driver.
Chapter 3
Installation and Setup – Furnishes step-by-step directions for installing and setting up the
software and hardware.
Chapter 4 Theory of Operation – Provides a functional hardware description.
Appendix A Connectors – Supplies connector definitions and pin assignments.
Appendix B Specifications – Provides a summary of the GX5280’s specifications.
Index Provides a roadmap to important topics and concepts in this manual.
Related Documents
The following documents contain related information and are considered an integral part of this User Guide:

DIO Software User Guide – Information about Panel and the DIOEasy Windows application and introduction
to programming the board.
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DIO Programming Reference – Reference information about the DIO Driver library functions (API) and the
DIO script objects.