Contec DIO-48D-LPE User Manual

PC-HELPER

Bi-Directional Digital I/O
Board for PCI Express
Low Profile

DIO-48D-LPE

User’s Guide

CONTEC CO.,LTD.

Check Your Package

Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.
The product consists of the items listed below.
Check, with the following list, that your package is c omplete. If yo u discover damaged or missing it ems,

contact your retailer.

Product Configuration List

- Board [DIO-48D-LPE] …1

- First step guide …1

- CD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32)] …1

- Standard-sized bracket …1
*1 The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User’s Guide (this guide)

Board

DIO-48D-LPE

First step guide

CD-ROM

[API-PAC(W32)]

Standard-sized

bracket

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Copyright

Copyright 2006 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written

consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.

CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document. The information in this document 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 free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.

Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.

Trademarks

MS, Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and
product names are trademarks of their respective holder.

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Table of Contents

Check Your Pack ag e............................................................................................................................i

Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ ii

Trademarks .........................................................................................................................................ii

Table of Con tents...............................................................................................................................iii

1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1

About the Bo ard.................................................................................................................................. 1

Features........................................................................................................................................ 1

Support Softw ar e ......................................................................................................................... 2

Cable & Connect or ( Op ti on ) ...................................................................................................... 3

Accessories ( Op tio n ) .................................................................................................................. 3

Customer Supp o rt ............................................................................................................................... 4

Web Site....................................................................................................................................... 4

Limited Thre e -Y ea rs Wa r ra nt y .......................................................................................................... 4

How to Obtain Serv ic e ....................................................................................................................... 4

Liability............................................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Precau t ion s .............................................................................................................................. 5

Safety Infor mat i on ....................................................................................................................... 5

Handling Pre ca u tio n s................................................................................................................... 6

Environment................................................................................................................................. 7

Inspection..................................................................................................................................... 7

Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Disposal ....................................................................................................................................... 7

2. SETUP 9

What is Setup? .................................................................................................................................... 9

Using the Board un de r W in do w s Us in g th e D riv e r Lib ra r y A PI -PAC ( W 3 2) ............................ 9

Using the Board under Windows Using Software other than the Driver Library

API-PAC(W32 )............................................................................................................................ 9

Using the board u nd e r an O S oth e r th an W i ndo w s ................................................................... 10

Step 1 Installi n g the Software .......................................................................................................... 11

Starting the I ns t all P r og r a m....................................................................................................... 11

Selecting the Di git a l I/ O Dr iv er ................................................................................................12

Executing the In s tal l a tio n .......................................................................................................... 13

Step 2 Setting th e H ar d wa r e ............................................................................................................. 14

Replacing the B rac k et................................................................................................................ 14

Parts of the Bo ard an d F ac to r y D ef au l ts ................................................................................... 15

Setting the Bo ard ID .................................................................................................................. 15

Plugging the Board .................................................................................................................... 16

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Step 3 Installi ng th e H ard w a re .........................................................................................................17

Turning on the PC......................................................................................................................1 7

Setting with th e Fou n d Ne w H a rd war e W iz a rd......................................................................... 17

Step 4 Initi alizing the S o f tware........................................................................................................ 20

Invoking API-TOOL Configuration.......................................................................................... 20

Updating the S e ttin g s................................................................................................................. 20

Step 5 Checkin g Operations wi th th e D i agn o s is P rog ram ............................................................... 21

What is the Di agno s is P r og r a m?................................................................................................ 21

Check Method ............................................................................................................................ 21

Using the Di agnosis Program.................................................................................................... 22

Setup Troubl esh oo ti n g...................................................................................................................... 25

Symptoms and A cti o ns .............................................................................................................. 25

If your proble m c a nno t b e r eso lv ed........................................................................................... 25

3. EXTERNAL CONNECTION 27

How to connect the c on n ec to r s......................................................................................................... 27

Connector shape and op tio nal cable conn ection ....................................................................... 27

Connector Pin Ass i gnment ........................................................................................................28

Relationships be tw ee n AP I-P AC ( W32 ) Log ic a l Po rt s/ Bi ts a nd Co nn e cto r Sig na l Pin s.......... 30

Connecting I/ O Sign a ls..................................................................................................................... 31

I/O Circuit .................................................................................................................................. 31

Example Conn ect io n 1 (Us in g D I O-6 8 M/9 6 F) ......................................................................... 32

Example Conn ect io n 2 (Us in g P CA6 8 P S-* * P).........................................................................32

4. FUNCTION 33

Data I/O Func tio n ............................................................................................................................. 3 3

I/O setup of the port................................................................................................................... 33

Data I/O......................................................................................................................................3 5

Digital Filter...................................................................................................................................... 36

Digital Filter Function Principle................................................................................................ 36

Set Digital F ilt e r Time............................................................................................................... 36

Interrupt Con tr ol Fu n ct io n................................................................................................................ 37

Disabling/En a bl ing I n te rr up ts....................................................................................................37

Selecting th e In t e rru p t E dg e ................................................................................................... ... 37

Clearing the Inte rru pt St atu s an d In t er ru p t Si g n al .................................................................... 37

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5. ABOUT SOFTWARE 39

CD-ROM Directo r y S t ru c tu re .......................................................................................................... 39

About Software for Windo w s........................................................................................................... 40

Accessing the He lp F il e........................................................................................................ ..... 40

Using Sample Programs ............................................................................................................ 41

Uninstalling the Dr i v er Li b ra rie s .............................................................................................. 43

About Software for Linux ....................................................................................................... .......... 44

Driver Softwa re In s tal l Pro c ed ur e ............................................................................................. 44

Accessing the He lp F il e........................................................................................................ ..... 45

Using Sample Programs ............................................................................................................ 45

Uninstalling the driver............................................................................................................... 45

6. ABOUT HARDWARE 47

For detailed t e chn ic a l in f o r mat io n ................................................................................................... 47

Hardware spe cification..................................................................................................................... 47

Block Diagra m.................................................................................................................................. 48

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1. Before Using the Product

1. Before Using the Product

This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.

About the Board

This product is a PCI Express bus-compliant interface board t hat can perform the input/output of LVTT L
level bi-directional digital signal.
This product can input and output up to 48 channels. You can select the input/output by the application
software in eight signals units.
This product supports a Low Profile size slot and, if replaced with the supplied bracket, supports a
standard size slot, too.

Using the bundled API function library packa ge [API-P AC(W32)], you can create Windows appli cation
software for this board in your favorite programming language supporting Win32 API functions, such as
Visual Basic or Visual C++.

Features

- This product can be used to input/output 48 points bi-directional digital corresponding to the i8255
mode 0.

- Unisolated LVTTL-level (positive logic) input/output enabling fast response (within 200 nsec)

- You can use all of the input signals (Max. 48) as interrupt inputs.
You can also disable or enable the interrupt in bit units and select the interrupt edge.

- This product has a digital filter to prevent input signals from carrying noise or a chattering.

- You can set the input/output switching by the application software.

- Support for both of low-profile and standard size slots (interchangeable with a bundled bracket)

- Equipped with the same function as the PCI board PIO-48D(PCI), PIO-48D(LPCI)H and the
CardBus PIO-48D(CB)H

- The signal assignment for the connector when the DIO-68M/96F cable is used is compatible with
that for the connector when the PCB96P-** series and the PCB96PS-**P series option cable on the
PIO-48D(PCI) is used.

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Support Software

You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and de velop ment environ ment.
Driver Library

API-PAC(W32)

API-PAC(W32) is the library software that provides the commands for CONTEC hardware products in
the form of Windows standard Win32 API functions (DLL). It makes it easy to create high-speed
application software taking adva nta g e of the CONTE C har dware usi ng va r ious programming languages
that support Win32 API functions, such as Visual Basic and Visual C++.

It can also be used by the installed diagnosis program to check hardware operations.
CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/apipac/ ) to supply the updated drivers

and differential files.
For details, read Help on the bundled CD-ROM or visit the CONTEC’s Web site.

< Operating environment >
OS Windows XP, Server 2003, 2000
Adaptation language

Visual C++ .NET, V i sual C# . N ET, Vi s u al Ba si c . N ET, Vis u a l C+ +, Vi s u al Ba sic,
Delphi, C++Builder

Linux version of digital I/O driver
This driver is used to control CONTEC digital I/O boards (cards) from within Linux.

You can control CONTEC I/O boards easily using the shared library called from the user applicatio n, the
device driver (module) for kernel version, and the board (card) configuration program (config).
CONTEC provides download services (at http://www.contec.com/apipac/ ) to supply the updated drivers
and differential files.
For details, read Help on the bundled CD-ROM or visit the CONTEC’s Web site.

(Bundled)

, etc..

API-DIO(LNX)

(Supplied: Stored on the API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM)

< Operating environment >
OS RedHatLinux, TurboLinux, etc..

Adaptation language gcc, etc..

Data acquisition VI library for LabVIEW

(For details on supported distributions, refer to Help available after installation.)

(Available for downloading (free of charge) from

VI-DAQ

the CONTEC web site.)
This is a VI library to use in National Instruments LabVIEW.

VI-DAQ is created with a function form similar to that of LabVIEW's Data Ac quisition VI, allowing you
to use various devices without complicated settings.
See http://www.contec.com/vidaq/ for details and download of VI-DAQ.

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Cable & Connector (Option)

Shielded Cable for CardBusDigital I/O Card : DIO-68M/96F (0.5m)
Shield Cable with One 68-Pin Connector : PCA68PS-0.5P (0.5m)

: PCA68PS-1.5P (1.5m)

Accessories (Option)

Terminal Unit for Relay Terminal Banks : EPD-96 *1
Screw Terminal : DTP-64(PC) *1
*1 DIO-68M/96F optional cable is required separately.
* Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options.

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Customer Support

CONTEC provides the following sup port services for you t o use CONTEC product s more efficiently and
comfortably.

Web Site

Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/

Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.

Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as we ll as sample program s available in

several languages.

Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,

delivery time, or estimate information.

Limited Three-Years Warranty

CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for up to three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.

Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight pre paid with a c opy of the ori ginal
invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office, from
which it was purchased.

This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in
which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.

How to Obtain Service

For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.

* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.

Liability

The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor
be liable for any incidental or consequentia l damages due to s uch defect or consequences t hat arise from
inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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Safety Precautions

Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.

Safety Information

This document provides safety i nformation usin g the following sym bols to prevent accidents resulting in
injury or death and the destructio n of equipment an d resources. U nderstand t he meanings of these labels
to operate the equipment safely.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

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Handling Precautions

DANGER

Do not use the product where it is exposed to flamm able or corrosi ve gas. Doing so ma y result in an
explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure.

CAUTION

- There are switches and jumpers on the board that need to be set in advance. Be sure to check these
before installing the board.

- Only set the switches and jumpers on the board to the specified settings.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- Do not strike or bend the board. Doing so could damage the board.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

- Do not touch the board's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.

- Do not install or remove the board to or from the extension slot while the computer's power is turned on.
And also do not connect the board and external device while the power is turned on.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
Be sure that the personal computer or the I/O extension unit power is turned off.

- Make sure that your PC or extension unit can supply ample power to all the boards installed.

Insufficiently energized boards could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice f or enhancem ent and quality

improvement.
Even when using the product cont inu ously, be s ure t o read the manual a nd understand the contents.

- Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting
from modifying this product.

- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liab le for any damages whatsoever
(including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this
CONTEC product or the information contained herein.

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Environment

Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the board may
overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure.

Operating temperature

0 - 50°C

Operating humidity

10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

Corrosive gases

None

Floating dust particles

Not to be excessive

Inspection

Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.

- Check that the bus connector
of the board and its cable have
been plugged correctly.

- Check that the board has
no dust or foreign matter adhering.

- The gold-plated leads of the bus connector
have no stain or corrosion.

Storage

When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.
(1) Put the board in the storage bag.
(2) Wrap it in the packing material, and then put it in the box.
(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,

vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.

Disposal

When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and
municipal ordinances.

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2. Setup

2. Setup

This chapter explains how to set up the board.

What is Setup?

Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used.
Different steps are required for software and hardware.
The setup procedure varies with the OS and applications used.

Using the Board under Windows

Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)

This section describes the setup procedure to be performed before you can start developing application
programs for the board using the bund led C D -ROM “Driver Library API-PAC(W32)”.

Taking the following steps sets up the software and hardware. You can use the diagnosis program later
to check whether the software and hardware function normally.

Step 1 Installing the Software
Step 2 Setting the Hardware
Step 3 Installing the Hardware
Step 4 Initializing the Software
Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program

If Setup fails to be performed normally, see the “Setup Troubleshooting” section at the end of this
chapter.

Using the Board under Windows

Using Software other than the Drive r Li br ary API -PAC(W32)

For setting up software other than API-PAC(W32), refer to the manual for that software. See also the
following parts of this manual as required.

This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware
This chapter Step 3 Installing the Hardware
Chapter 3 External Connection
Chapter 6 About Hardware

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Using the board under an OS other than Windows

For using the board under Linux, see the following parts of this manual.

This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware
Chapter 3 External Connection
Chapter 5 About Software
Chapter 6 About Hardware

For using the board under an OS other than Windows and Linux, see the following parts of this manual.

This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware
Chapter 3 External Connection
Chapter 6 About Hardware

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Step 1 Installing the Software

This section d es cribes how to inst all the Driver libraries.

Before installing the hardware on your PC, install the Driver libraries from the bundled
API-PAC(W32) CD-ROM.

The following description assumes the operating system as Windows XP. Although some user
interfaces are different depending on the OS used, the basic procedure is the same.

Starting the Install Program

(1)

Load the CD-ROM [API-PAC(W32)] on your PC.

(2)

The API-PAC(W32) Installer window appears automatically.

If the panel does not appear, run (CD-ROM drive letter):\AUTORUN.exe.

(3)

Click on the [Install Development or Execution Environment] button.

2. Setup

CAUTION

Before installing the sof t ware in Window s X P, 2000, lo g in as a us er wi th admin i st rat o r privil ege s.

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Selecting the Digital I/O Driver

(1)

The following dialog box appears to select “Driver Type” and “Install Type”.

(2)

Select “Digital I/O API-DIO(98/PC)”.

(3)

Select “Driver, Help, etc… (Full install)”.

(4)

Click on the [Install] button.

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Executing the Installation

(1)

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed to install.

(2) When the required files have been copied, the “Perform a hardware setup now” and “Show readme

file” check boxes are displayed.

When you are installing the software or hardw are for the first time:

1) Uncheck the “Perform a hardware setup now”.

2) Click on the [Finish] button.
Go to Step 2 to set and plug the hardware.

*When the hardware has already been installed:

Check “Perform a hardware setup now”, then go to Step 4 “Initializing the Software”.

You have now finished i nst all ing the so ftw are .

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Step 2 Setting the Hardware

This section describes how to set the board and plug it on your PC.
The board has some switches to be preset.
Check the on-board switches before plugging the board into an extension slot.
The board can be set up even with the factory defaults untouched. You can change board settings later.

Replacing the Bracket

This board is shipped with a Lo w Profile size bracket mounted. To plug the board into a standard size
slot, replace the bracket with the bundled standard size bracket. The replacing method is as follows :

Standard size bracket

- Remove the screws and replace it
with the Standard size bracket.

Low Profile size bracket

Screw

Use a flathead screwdriver or hexagonal
spanner to undo and tighten the screws.

Figure 2.1. Replacing the Bracket

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Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults

Figure 2.2. shows the names of major parts on the board.
Note that the switch setting shown below is the factory default.

- Interface connector
(CN1)

- Board ID setting S W

SW1

BOARD ID

(SW1)

SW1

BOARD ID

8

9

7

A

6

B

5

4

3

E

2

F

1

0

C

D

Figure 2.2. Component Locations

Setting the Board ID

If you install two or more boards on one personal computer, assign a different ID value to each of the
boards to distinguish them.
The board IDs can be set from 0 to Fh to identify up to sixteen boards.
If only one board is used, th e original factory setting (Board ID = 0) should be used.

Setting Procedure
To set the board ID, use the rotary switch on the board. Turn the SW1 knob to s et the board I D as show n

below.

SW1

BOARD ID

8

9

A

7

6

B

5

C

4

D

3

E

2

F

0

1

Factory setting :

(Board ID = 0)

Figure 2.3. Board ID Settings (SW1)

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Plugging the Board

(1) Before plugging the board, shut down the system, unplug the power code of your PC .
(2) Remove the cover from the PC so that the board can be mounted.
(3) Plug the board into an extension slot.
(4) Attach the board bracket to the PC.
(5) Put the cover back into place.

CAUTION

- Do not touch the board's metal plated terminals (edge connector) with your hands.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.

- Do not install or remove the bo ard to or from the slot while the computer's power is turned on.
Otherwise, the board may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.
Doing so could cause trouble. Be sure that the personal computer or the I/O extension unit power is
turned off.

- Make sure that your PC or extension unit can supply ample power to all the boards installed.
Insufficiently energized boards could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

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Step 3 Installing the Hardware

For using an ext en s io n board un der Window s, you have to let the OS dete ct the I/O a ddresse s and IRQ to
be used by the board. The process is referred to as in stalling the hardware.
In the case of using two or more boards, make sure you install one by one with the Add New Hardware
Wizard.

Turning on the PC

Turn on the power to your PC.

CAUTION

- The board cannot be properly installed unless the resources (I/O addresses and interrupt level) for
the board can be allocated. Before attempting to install the board, first determine what PC resources
are free to use.

- The resources used by each board do not depend on the location of the PCI Express bus s lot or the
board itself.
If you remove two or more boar ds that h ave alre ady b een in stalle d and the n rem ount one of them o n
the computer, it is unknown that which one of the sets of resources previously assigned to the two
boards is assigned to the remounted board. In this case, you must check the resource settings.

Setting with the Found New Hardware Wizard

(1) First, “PCI Standard PCI to PCI Bridge” will be checked and end automatically.
(2) The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will be started.

Select “Install from a list or specific location[Advanced]”, then click on the [Next] button.

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(3) Specify that folder on the CD-ROM which contains the setup information (INF) file to register the

board.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

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Source folder
The setup information (INF) file is contai ned in the following folder on the bundled CD-ROM.

Windows XP, 2000 \INF\Win2000\Dio\PCI

Example of specifying the folder for use under Windows XP

\INF\Win2000\Dio\ PCI

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CAUTION

In Windows XP, the Hardware Wizard disp lays the following alert dialog box when you have
located the INF file. This dialog box appears, only indi cating that the re levant dri ver has not pas sed
Windows Logo testing, and it ca n be ignor e d wit hout developing any problem with the operation of
the board.

In this case, click on the [Continue Anyway] button.

You have now finished installing the software.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

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Step 4 Initializing the Software

The Driver library requires the initial setting to recognize the execution environment. It is called the
initialization of the Dri ve r li br ary.

Invoking API-TOOL Configuration

(1) Open the Start Menu, then select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “API-TOOL

Configuration”.

(2) API-TOOL Configuration dete ct s the ha rd ware automatically.

The detected the boards are listed.

Updating the Settings

(1) Select “Save settings to registry…” fro m the “File” menu.

You have now finished installing the initial setting of Software.

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Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program

Use the diagnosis program to check that the board and driver software work normally, thereby you can
confirm that they have been set up correctly.

What is the Diagnosis Program?

The diagnosis program diagnoses th e states of the board and driver software.
It can also be used as a simple checker when an ex t ern al dev i ce i s actu al l y con ne ct ed .
Using the “Diagnosis Report” feature reports the driver settings, the presence or absence of the board,
I/O status, and interrupt status.

Check Method

Connect the board to a remote device to test the input/output and check the execution environment.
To connect the external device, see Chapter 3 “External Connection”.

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Using the Diagnosis Program

Starting the Diagnosis Program
Select the board in the API-TOOL Configuration windows, then run the Diagnosis Program. Follow the

instructions on screen.
* The name of the board you have just added is displayed.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

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Checking Digital Inputs and Ou tputs
The main panel of the Diagnosis Program appears.
You can check the current operation states of the board in the following boxes:

“Input Port” : Displays input values bit by bit at fixed time intervals.
“Output Port” : Mouse operation allows the data to output or display.
“Interrupt” : Displays the number of interrupts detected bit by bit.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

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To use the wait time control feature, click on the [Wait Configuration] button. Use the feature when the
wait time based on the DioWait or DioWaitEx function is not normal.

To use the function execution tim e measurement fea ture, click on the [Measurem ent Time] button. E nter
the I/O start port and the number of ports, t hen press the measurement button. The time for each
execution of a function will be measured.

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Diagnosis Report
(1) Clicking on the [Show Diagnosis Report] button displays detailed data such as board settings and

the diagnosis results while saving them in text format.
The results are saved and displayed as a text file (DioRep.txt) in the install folder (Program
Files\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)).
The Diagnosis Program performs “board presence/absence che ck”, “driver file test”, “board setting
test”, and so on.

CAUTION

Before executing diagnosis report output, unplug the cable from the board.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

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Click on [Show

(2) A diagnosis report is displayed as shown below.

* The name of the board
you have just added is
displayed.

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Diagnosis Report].

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2. Setup

Setup Troubleshooting

Symptoms and Actions

No output can be obtained.
Use API-TOOL Configuration to check whether the board name setting is wrong.

The board works with the Diagnosis Program but not with an application.
The Diagnosis Program is coded with API-TOOL functions. As long as the board operates with the

Diagnosis Program, it is to operate with other applications as well. In such cases, review your program
while paying attention to the following points:

- Check the arguments to functions and their return values.

- When the board is an isolated type, it has a tim e lag for its re sponse between the o utput by a function
and the actual output. Consider the execution intervals between functions.

The OS won’t normally get started or detect the board. [Windows XP
Turn off the power to your PC, then unplug the board. Restart the OS and delete the board settings of

API-TOOL Configuration. Turn off the PC again, plug the board, and restart the OS. Let the OS detect
the board and use API-TOOL Configuration to register board settings.

2000]

,

If your problem cannot be resolved

Contact your retailer.

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3. External Connection

3. External Connection

This chapter describes the interface connectors on the board and the external I/O circuits.
Check the information available here when connecting an external device.

How to connect the connectors

Connector shape and optional cable connection

The on-board interface connector (CN1) is used when connecting this product and the external devices.

Interface connector (CN1)

- Connector used
68-pin 0.8mm pitch connector
HDRA-E68LFDT+ [HONDA TSUS HIN
KOGYO CO., LTD.] or equivalent

- Compatible connector
HDRA-E68MA1 [HONDA TSUSHIN
KOGYO CO., LTD.] or equivalent

* Please refer to chapter 1 for more information on the supported cable and accessories.

Figure 3.1. Interface Connect or (CN1) Shape

This shows the connection example of this product, external device and option al cables (DIO-68M/96F
or PCA68PS-**P)

<DIO-68M/96F>

- Cable
68conductor Shield cable
Cable length : 500mm
Conductor size : AWG#30

A48[1]

A01[48]

B48[49]

- Connector used
96-pin half-pitch, female connector
PCR-E96FB [HONDA TSUSHIN
KOGYO CO., LTD.] or equivalent

- [ ] shows the pin No. of HONDA TSUSHIN
KOGYO CO., LTD. specification.

B01[96]

<PCA68PS-**P>

- Cable
68conductor Shield cable
Cable length : PCA68PS-0.5P 500mm
PCA68PS-1.5P 1500mm
Conductor size : AWG#30

150mm

Laminate side

1
35
2
36

33
67
34
68

Figure 3.2. Connecting the interface connector (CN1) and optional cables

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Connector Pin Assignment

Pin Assignments of Interface Connector (CN1)

1

35

GND

2

36

GND

3

37

2-PA0

4

38

2-PA1

5

39

2-PA2
2-PA3
2-PA4
2-PA5
2-PA6
2-PA7
GND
GND
2-PB0
2-PB1
2-PB2
2-PB3
2-PB4
2-PB5
2-PB6
2-PB7
GND
GND
2-PC0
2-PC1
2-PC2
2-PC3
GND
GND
2-PC4
2-PC5
2-PC6
2-PC7
GND
GND

2-A port

2-B port

2-C port

(Low)

2-C port

(High)

6

40

7

41

8

42

9

43

10

44

11

45

12

46

13

47

14

48

15

49

16

50

17

51

18

52

19

53

20

54

21

55

22

56

23

57

24

58

25

59

26

60

27

61

28

62

29

63

30

64

31

65

32

66

33

67

34

68

1-A port

1-B port

1-C port

(Low)

1-C port

(High)

GND

GND
1-PA0
1-PA1
1-PA2
1-PA3
1-PA4
1-PA5
1-PA6
1-PA7

GND

GND
1-PB0
1-PB1
1-PB2
1-PB3
1-PB4
1-PB5
1-PB6
1-PB7

GND

GND
1-PC0
1-PC1
1-PC2
1-PC3

GND

GND
1-PC4
1-PC5
1-PC6
1-PC7

GND

GND

Figure 3.3. Pin Assignments of Interface Connector (CN1)

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Signal assignment with the DIO-68M/96F used (96-pin connector side)

[1]

1-C port

(High)

1-C port

(Low)

1-B port

1-A port

1-PC7

GND

1-PC6

GND

1-PC5

GND

1-PC4

GND

1-PC3

GND

1-PC2

GND

1-PC1

GND

1-PC0

GND

1-PB7

GND

1-PB6

GND

1-PB5

GND

1-PB4

GND

1-PB3

GND

1-PB2

GND

1-PB1

GND

1-PB0

GND

1-PA7

GND

1-PA6

GND

1-PA5

GND

1-PA4

GND

1-PA3

GND

1-PA2

GND

1-PA1

GND

1-PA0

GND

A48
A47
A46
A45
A44
A43
A42
A41
A40
A39
A38
A37
A36
A35
A34
A33
A32
A31
A30
A29
A28
A27
A26
A25
A24
A23
A22
A21
A20
A19
A18
A17
A16
A15
A14
A13
A12
A11
A10
A09
A08
A07
A06
A05
A04
A03
A02
A01

[48]

[49]
B48
B47
B46
B45
B44
B43
B42
B41
B40
B39
B38
B37
B36
B35
B34
B33
B32
B31
B30
B29
B28
B27
B26
B25
B24
B23
B22
B21
B20
B19
B18
B17
B16
B15
B14
B13
B12
B11
B10
B09
B08
B07
B06
B05
B04
B03
B02
B01

[96]

2-PC7
GND
2-PC6
GND
2-PC5
GND
2-PC4
GND
2-PC3
GND
2-PC2
GND
2-PC1
GND
2-PC0
GND
2-PB7
GND
2-PB6
GND
2-PB5
GND
2-PB4
GND
2-PB3
GND
2-PB2
GND

2-PB1
GND
2-PB0
GND
2-PA7
GND
2-PA6
GND
2-PA5
GND
2-PA4
GND
2-PA3
GND
2-PA2
GND
2-PA1
GND
2-PA0
GND

2-C port
(High)

2-C port
(Low)

2-B port

2-A port

3. External Connection

- [ ] shows the pin No. of HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO., LTD. specification.

Figure 3.4. Pin Assignments on 96-pin Connector Side

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3. External Connection

Relationships between API-PAC(W32) Logical Ports/Bits and
Connector Signal Pins

The following table lists the relationships between the connector signal pins and the logical port/bit
numbers used for I/O functions when applications are written with API-PAC(W32).

Table 3.1. Logical Ports, Logical Bits, and Connector Signal Pins

D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

1-PA7

1-PA6

1-PA5

1-PA4

1-PA3

1-PA2

1-PA1

I/O Logical Ports0

I/O Logical Ports 1

I/O Logical Ports 2

I/O Logical Ports 3

I/O Logical Ports 4

I/O Logical Ports 5

Note : 1-PAx, 1-PBx, 1-PCx, 2-PAx, 2-PBx, 2-PCx represents an I/O signal of CN1

[7]

[6]

[5]

1-PB7

1-PB6

[14]

1-PC6

[22]

2-PA6

[30]

2-PB6

[38]

2-PC6

[46]

1-PB5

[13]

1-PC5

[21]

2-PA5

[29]

2-PB5

[37]

2-PC5

[45]

[15]

1-PC7

[23]

2-PA7

[31]

2-PB7

[39]

2-PC7

[47]

[xx] represents a logical bits

[4]

1-PB4

[12]

1-PC4

[20]

2-PA4

[28]

2-PB4

[36]

2-PC4

[44]

[3]

1-PB3

[11]

1-PC3

[19]

2-PA3

[27]

2-PB3

[35]

2-PC3

[43]

[2]

1-PB2

[10]

1-PC2

[18]

2-PA2

[26]

2-PB2

[34]

2-PC2

[42]

[1]

1-PB1

[9]

1-PC1

[17]

2-PA1

[25]

2-PB1

[33]

2-PC1

[41]

1-PA0

[0]

1-PB0

[8]

1-PC0

[16]

2-PA0

[24]

2-PB0

[32]

2-PC0

[40]

CAUTION

The logical port and logical bit numbers are virtual port and bit numbers that enable programming
independent of board I/O addresses or board types.
For details, refer to API-DIO HELP available after installing API-PAC(W32).

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3. External Connection

Connecting I/O Signals

The I/O circuits of interface blocks of this board are illustr ated in Figure 3.5. Signals are LVTTL levels
and positive logic. None of the signals is pulled up.

I/O Circuit

External circuitBoard

SN74LV245

Ω

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INPUT/OUTPUT

GND

Figure 3.5. I/O Circuit

CAUTION

- Take care not to short the outputs to digital ground as this may cause a fault.

- If connecting pull-up resis tors to the output s, use a resist or of approximat ely 10kΩ and pull-up to the
5V power supply, or use a resistor of approximately 4.7kΩ and pull-up to the 3.3V power supply.

GND

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3. External Connection

Example Connection 1 (Using DIO-68M/96F)

Input

96 pin connector side

SN74LV245
or equivalent

GND

Output

96 pin connector side

SN74LV245
or equivalent

GND

33Ω

33Ω

1-PA0 (A02 pin)

GND (A01 pin)

2-PA0 (B02 pin)

GND (B01 pin)

Cable

Cable

External circuit

Signal source

External circuit

Target

+3.3V

10kΩ

+3.3V

6.8kΩ

Figure 3.6. Connection Example Using 1-PA0 for Input and 2-PA0 for Output

(Using DIO-68M/96F)

Example Connection 2 (Using PCA68PS-**P)

Input

96 pin connector side

SN74LV245
or equivalent

GND

Output

96 pin connector side

SN74LV245
or equivalent

GND

33Ω

33Ω

1-PA0 (3 pin)

GND (2 pin)

2-PA0 (37 pin)

GND (36 pin)

Cable

Cable

External circuit

Signal source

External circuit

Target

+3.3V

10kΩ

+3.3V

6.8kΩ

Figure 3.7. Connection Example Using 1-PA0 for Input and 2-PA0 for Output

(Using PCA68PS-**P)

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4. Function

4. Function

This section describes the features of the board.
Each function described here can be easily set and exec uted by using the bundle d API driver library. For

details, refer to API-DIO HELP available after installation.

Data I/O Function

This board supports mode 0 of two i8255 chips, capable of input/output of up to 48 LVTTL-level active
high signals.

I/O setup of the port

The I/O function of the port must be set properly before the board can input/ou tput data correctly.
Writing a control word sets each port for either input or output.

CAUTION

Each port is assigne d as an in pu t po rt w h en th e po wer is t u rn ed on .

Start

set i8255 function

input/ou tp ut data

Figure 4.1. I/O setup

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Each bit of control word is as follows.

[1]
[0]

Port A I/O set

Output 0
Input 1

Port C high 4 bits I/O set

Output 0
Input 1

[0]

Port B I/O set

Output 0
Input 1

Port C low 4 bits I/O set

CW7 CW6 CW5 CW4 CW3 CW2 CW1 CW0

Output 0
Input 1

Figure 4.2. I/O setup control word

Table 4.1. Setup value of the control word

Contorol Ward

D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 hexadecimal Port A Port C

10000000 80 OUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUT
10000001 81 OUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUTINPUT
10000010 82 OUTPUTOUTPUTINPUTOUTPUT
10000011 83 OUTPUTOUTPUTINPUT INPUT
10001000 88 OUTPUTINPUTOUTPUTOUTPUT
10001001 89 OUTPUTINPUTOUTPUTINPUT
10001010 8A OUTPUTINPUT INPUTOUTPUT
10001011 8B OUTPUTINPUT INPUT INPUT
10010000 90 INPUTOUTPUTOUTPUTOUTPUT
10010001 91 INPUTOUTPUTOUTPUTINPUT
10010010 92 INPUTOUTPUTINPUTOUTPUT
10010011 93 INPUTOUTPUTINPUT INPUT
10011000 98 INPUT INPUTOUTPUTOUTPUT
10011001 99 INPUT INPUTOUTPUTINPUT
10011010 9A INPUT INPUT INPUTOUTPUT
10011011 9B INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT

(High 4bit)

Port B Port C

(Low 4bit)

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Data I/O

I/O signals are LVTTL levels and positive logic.

Input
When input data is low level, [0] is input to the corresponding bit.

When input data is high level, [1] is input to the corresponding bit.

Output
When [0] is output to the corresponding bit, low level is output to the external part.

When [1] is output to the corresponding bit, high level is outp ut to th e ex ternal part.

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4. Function

Digital Filter

Using this feature, this product can apply a digital filter to every input pin, thereby preventing the input
signal from being affected by noise or chattering.

Digital Filter Function Principle

The digital filter checks the input signal level during the sampling time of the clock signal. When the
signal level remains the same for the digital filter set time, the digital filter recognizes that signal as the
input signal and changes the signal level of the PC

If the signal level changes at a frequency shorter than the set time, there fore, the level cha nge is ignored.

Input Signal

Digital
Filter

Filter Setting Time

Input to PC

Input Signal

Invalid

Input to PC

Valid

Figure 4.3. Digital Filter Function Principle

Set Digital Filter Time

Set the digital filter time to 0 - 20 (14h).
Setting the digital filter time to 0 disables digital filtering. It is set to 0 when the power is turn ed on .
Figure 4.4 shows the relationships between digital filter time settings and the actual digital filter times.

Digital Filter Time[sec.] = 2

n: setting data (0 - 20)

Setting

Data(n)

0 (00h) The filter function

1 (01h) 0.25µsec 8 (08h) 32µsec 15 (0Fh) 4.096msec
2 (02h) 0.5µsec 9 (09h) 64µsec 16 (10h) 8.192msec
3 (03h) 1µsec 10 (0Ah) 128µsec 17 (11h) 16.384msec
4 (04h) 2µsec 11 (0Bh) 256µsec 18 (12h) 32.768msec
5 (05h) 4µsec 12 (0Ch) 512µsec 19 (13h) 65.536msec
6 (06h) 8µsec 13 (0Dh) 1.024msec 20 (14h) 131.072msec

Digital Filter Time Setting

is not used.

Figure 4.4. Digital Filter Time and Setting Data

CAUTION

- If you set the digital filter time, the filter applies to all in put pins. You cannot a pply the filter only to
a specific filter.

- Do not set Setting Data to a value outside the above range as doing so can cause the board to
malfunction.

n

/ (8 x 106)

Digital Filter

Data(n)

7 (07h) 16µsec 14 (0Eh) 2.048msec

Time

Setting
Data(n)

Digital

FilterTime

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4. Function

Interrupt Control Function

This product can use all of the input signals as interrupt request signals.
The board can generate an interrupt request signal to the PC w hen the input signal change s from High to
Low or from Low to High.
When the digital filter (described above) is used, interrupt requests are generated by input signals that
have passed through the filter.

Disabling/Enabling Interrupts

Interrupt mask bits can be used to disable or enable the individual bits for interruptions.
Once a certain bit has been interrupt-disabled, no interrupt occurs even when the corresponding input
signal changes its level.
To let interrupts occur, enable the corresponding interrupt mask bit for interruptions.

CAUTION

All of the interrupt mask bits are interrupt-disabled wh en the power is turned on.

Selecting the Interrupt Edge

Interrupt edge select bits can be used to set the input logic for interruption bit by bit.
If you set an interrupt edge select bit to 0, an interrupt occurs when the input value to the corresponding
bit changes from 0 to 1 (at the rise of the input signal from Low to High).
If you set an interrupt edge select bit to 1, an interrupt occurs when the input value to the corresponding
bit changes from 1 to 0 (at the fall of the input signal from High to Low).

CAUTION

When the power is turned on, a ll of th e inte rrup t edge select bits are set to 0 so that an interrupt
occurs when the input valu e ch an ges f rom 0 to 1 (at the rise of the input s ign al fro m Low to Hi gh).

Clearing the Interrupt Status and Interrupt Signal

Interrupt status bits are used to identify the input signal bit being used for requesting an interrupt.
When an interrupt statu s is in put , th e in te rrupt request signal and the interrupt status are cleared
automatically.

CAUTION

- All of the interrupt status bits are set to 0 when the power is turned on.

- If an interrupt mask bit has been set to disable interrupts, the interrupt status bit is not set even when
the input signal changes its level.

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5. About Software

CD-ROM Directory Structure

\
|– Autorun.exe Installer Main Window

| Readmej.html Version information on each API-TOOL (Japanese)
| Readmeu.html Version information on each API-TOOL (English)

.
.
|–––APIPAC Each installer
| |––AIO
| | |––DISK1
| | |––DISK2
| | |––……
| | |––DISKN
| |––AioWdm
| |––CNT
| |––DIO
| |––……

.
.
| ––HELP HELP file
| |––Aio
| |––Cnt
| |––……

.
.
| ––INF Each INF file for OS
| |––WDM
| |––Win2000
| |––Win95

.
.
|––linux Linux driver file
| |––cnt
| |––dio
| |––……

.
.
| ––Readme Readme file for each driver

.
.
| ––Release Driver file on each API-TOOL
| |––API_NT (For creation of a user-specific install program)
| |––API_W95

.

.
| ––UsersGuide Hardware User’s Guide (PDF files)

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5. About Software

About Software for Windows

The bundled CD-ROM “Driver Library API-PAC(W32)” contains the functions th at provide the
following features:

- Digital input/output of specified ports

- Hardware digital input/output of specif ied bits

- Hardware digital filtering that prevents chattering
For details, refer to the help file. The help file provides various items of information such as “Function

Reference”, “Sample Programs”, and “FAQs”. Use them for program development and troublesh ooting.

Accessing the Help File

(1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar.
(2) From the Start Menu, select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “Dio” – “API-DIO

HELP” to display help information.

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5. About Software

Using Sample Programs

Sample programs have been prepared for specific basic applications.
To use each sample program, enter its dri ver number and grou p number set by API-T OOL Configurati on
in the DrvNo and GrpNo fields.

Use these sample programs as references for program development and operation check.
The sample programs are stored in \Program Files\CONTEC\API-PAC(W32)\Dio\Samples.

Running a Sample Program
(1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar.
(2) From the Start Menu, select “Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “Dio” – “SAMPLE…”.
(3) A sample program is invoked.

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Sample Programs - Examples

-Sample program 1 : Inputs digital data through a specified port.

-Sample program 2 : Outputs digital data through a specified port.

-Sample program 3 : Inputs/outputs digital data from/to a programmable board.

-Sample program 4 : Inputs digital data from a specified port in the background.

-Sample program 5 : Inputs/outputs digital data from/to a specified bit.

-Sample program 6 : Services interrupts of a specified board.

-Sample program 7 : Provides process control of a specified board.

-Sample program 8 : Performs trigger monitoring of a specified board.

-Sample program 9 : Inputs digital data through a specified port using BCD data.

-Sample program 10 : Executes digital input (simple functions) at specified bits through a

-Sample program 11 : Services interrupts of a specified board (using an extended function).

-Sample program (Console): Inputs/outputs digital data through a specified port.

[Sample program 1] [Sample program 2]

specified port.

[Sample program 5] [Sample program 9]

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5. About Software

Uninstalling the Driver Libraries

To uninstall API-PAC(W32), follow the procedure below.
(1) Click on the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar. From the Start Menu, select “Settings” -

“Control Panel”.
(2) Double-click on “Add/Remove Programs” in the Control Panel.
(3) Select “CONTEC API-DIO(98/PC)xx” from the application list displayed, then click on the

[Change/Remove] button. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the function libraries.

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5. About Software

About Software for Linux

The Linux version of digital I/O function driver, API-DIO(LNX), provides functions that execute the
following features:

- Digital input/output of specified ports

- Digital input/ou t put of specified bits

- Hardware digital filtering that prevents chattering

For details, refer to the help file. The help file provides various items of information such as “Function
Reference”, “Sample Programs”, and “FAQs”. Use them for program development and troublesh ooting.

Driver Software Install Procedure

The Linux version for digital I/O driver, API-DIO(LNX), is supplied as a compressed file
/linux/dio/cdioXXX.tgz on the bundled API-PAC(W32)CD-ROM. (Note: XXX represents the driver
version.)

Mount the CD-ROM as shown below, copy the file to an arbitrary directory, and decomp ress the file to
install the driver.

For details on using the driver, refer to readme.txt and the help file in HTML format extracted by
installation.

To install the driver, l og in as a sup erus er.

Decompression and setup procedure

# cd
# mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom Mount the CD-ROM.
# cp /mnt/cdrom/linux/dio/cdioXXX.tgz ./ Copy the compressed file.
# tar xvfz cdioXXX.tgz Decompress the compressed file.

................

# cd contec/cdio
# make Compile the file.

................

# make install Install.

................

# cd config
# ./config Set up the board to be used.

..... Set as follows .........

# ./contec_dio_start.sh Start the driver.
# cd

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5. About Software

Accessing the Help File

(1) Invoke a web browser in your X-Window environment.
(2) In the browser, open diohelp.htm in the contec/cdio/help directory.

Using Sample Programs

Sample programs have been prepared for specific basic applications.
Sample programs for each language are contained in the contec/cdio/samples directory. For compiling

them, refer to the manual for the desired language.

Uninstalling the driver

To uninstall the driver, use the uninstall shell script contained in the contec/cdio directory. For details,
check the contents of the script.

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6. About Hardware

6. About Hardware

This chapter provides hardware specifications and hardware-related supplementary information.

For detailed technical information

For further detailed technical information (“Technical Reference” including the information such as an
I/O map, configuration register, etc.), visit the Contec's web site (http://www.contec.com/support/) to
call for it.

Hardware specification

Table 6.1. Specification

Item Specification

I/O

I/O format Unisolated LVTTL-level I/O (Positive logic) *1
Number of I/O channels 48 channels (all availabl e for inte rrupts)
Interrupt 48 interrupt input signals are arranged into a single output of

Response time Within 200nsec
Rated output current IOL=8mA (Max.) IOH=-8mA (Max.)

Common

Built-in power
Allowable distance of signal extension Approx. 1.5m (depending on wiring environment)

Interruption level 1 level use
Max. board count for connection 16 boards including the master board
I/O address Any 32-byte boundary (Common to I/O part)
Power consumption (Max) 3.3VDC 300mA
Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation)
Bus specification
Dimension (mm)

Connector used 68 pin 0.8mm pitch connector

Weight

*1 Data “1” and “0” correspond to the High and Low levels, respectively.

Board Dimensions

121.69(L)

interrupt signal INT.
An interrupt is generated at the falling edge
(HIGH-to-LOW transition) or
rising edge (LOW-to-H I G H tra nsi tio n).

None

PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 1.0a x 1

121.69 (L) x 67.90 (H)

HDRA-E68LFDT+ [HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO., LTD.]
or equivalent

60g

67.90(H)

The standard outside dimension (L) is
the distance from the end of the board to
the outer surface of the slot cover.

[mm]

DIO-48D-LPE

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6. About Hardware

Block Diagram

LVTTL
transceiver

LVTTL
transceiver

TTL
transceiver

Control

circuit

PCI Express bus

Interrupt

control

LVTTL
transceiver

LVTTL
transceiver

LVTTL
transceiver

LVTTL
transceiver

LVTTL
transceiver

1-A por t
(8 points)

1-B port
(8 points)

1-C port (High)
(4 points)

1-C port (Low)
(4 points)

2-A port
(8 points)

2-B port
(8 points)

2-C port (High)
(4 points)

2-C port (Low)
(4 points)

DIO-48D-LPE

Figure 6.1. Block Diagram

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DIO-48D-LPE

DIO-48D-LPE

User’s Guide

CONTEC CO., LTD. May 2006 Edition

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