Contec DIO-0808L-PCI User manual

PC-HELPER
Digital I/O Board for PCI
DIO-0808L-PCI
User’s Guide
CONTEC CO.,LTD.

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- Board (One of the following)
[DIO-0808L-PCI]
- First step guide …1
- DVD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32)] …1
*1 The DVD-ROM contains the driver software and User’s Guide (this guide)
Board CD-ROM
[API-PAC(W32)]
First step guide

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Copyright
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Table of Contents
Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks .........................................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................iii
1. BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT 1
About the Board.................................................................................................................................. 1
Features........................................................................................................................................ 1
Support Software ......................................................................................................................... 2
Cable & Connector (Option) ...................................................................................................... 3
Accessories (Option) .................................................................................................................. 3
Customer Support ............................................................................................................................... 4
Web Site....................................................................................................................................... 4
Limited Three-Years Warranty .......................................................................................................... 4
How to Obtain Service ....................................................................................................................... 4
Liability............................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Information....................................................................................................................... 5
Handling Precautions................................................................................................................... 6
Environment................................................................................................................................. 7
Inspection..................................................................................................................................... 7
Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Disposal ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2. SETUP 9
What is Setup? .................................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Board under Windows Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32) ............................ 9
Using the Board under Windows Using Software Other than the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)
...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Board under an OS Other than Windows ................................................................. 10
Step 1 Installing the Software .......................................................................................................... 11
Starting the Install Program....................................................................................................... 11
Step 2 Setting the Hardware............................................................................................................. 13
Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults ................................................................................... 13
Setting the Board ID.................................................................................................................. 14
Plugging the Board .................................................................................................................... 15
Step 3 Installing the Hardware ......................................................................................................... 16
Turning on the PC...................................................................................................................... 16
Setting with the Found New Hardware Wizard ........................................................................ 16
Step 4 Initializing the Software........................................................................................................ 19
When Using API-DIO(WDM) .................................................................................................... 19

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Step 5 Checking Operations with the Diagnosis Program ............................................................... 21
What is the Diagnosis Program? ............................................................................................... 21
Check Method............................................................................................................................ 21
Using the Diagnosis Program ....................................................................................................22
Setup Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................25
Symptoms and Actions ..............................................................................................................25
If your problem cannot be resolved...........................................................................................25
3. EXTERNAL CONNECTION 27
Using the On-board Connectors .......................................................................................................27
Connecting a Device to a Connector ......................................................................................... 27
Connector Pin Assignment ........................................................................................................ 28
Relationships between Logical Ports/Bits and Connector Signal Pins .....................................29
Connecting Input Signals..................................................................................................................30
Input Circuit...............................................................................................................................30
Connecting a Switch .................................................................................................................. 30
Connecting Output Signals...............................................................................................................31
Output Circuit ............................................................................................................................31
Connection to the LED .............................................................................................................. 32
Example of Connection to TTL Level Input .............................................................................32
Connecting the Sink Type Output and Sink Output Support Input ................................................. 33
4. FUNCTION 35
Data I/O Function ............................................................................................................................. 35
Data Input................................................................................................................................... 35
Data Output................................................................................................................................35
Monitoring Output Data.............................................................................................................35
Digital Filter...................................................................................................................................... 36
Digital Filter Function Principle................................................................................................36
Set Digital Filter Time...............................................................................................................36
Interrupt Control Function................................................................................................................37
Disabling/enabling Interrupts ....................................................................................................37
Selecting the Interrupt Edge ......................................................................................................37
Clearing the Interrupt Status and Interrupt Signal .................................................................... 37
5. ABOUT SOFTWARE 39
DVD-ROM Directory Structure .......................................................................................................39
About Software for Windows........................................................................................................... 40
Accessing the Help File............................................................................................................. 40
Using Sample Programs.............................................................................................................40
Uninstalling the Driver Libraries...............................................................................................41

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6. ABOUT HARDWARE 43
Hardware specification ..................................................................................................................... 43
Block Diagram.................................................................................................................................. 45

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1. Before Using the Product
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1. Before Using the Product
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.
About the Board
This product is a PCI bus-compliant interface board that extends the digital signal I/O functions of a PC.
DIO-0808L-PCI is a 12 - 24VDC opto-coupler isolated type with opto-coupler isolated input 8ch and
opto-coupler isolated open-collector output 8ch. You can use all of the input signals as interrupt inputs.
Equipped with the digital filter function and output transistor protection circuit (surge voltage protection
and overcurrent protection).
Windows driver is bundled with this product.
Features
- Opto-coupler isolated input (supporting current sink output) and opto-coupler isolated open-collector
output (current sink type)
DIO-0808L-PCI has the opto-coupler isolated input 8ch (supporting current sink output) whose response
speed is 200sec and opto-coupler isolated open-collector output 8ch (current sink type).
Common terminal provided per 8ch, capable of supporting a different external power supply
Supporting driver voltages of 12 - 24 VDC for I/O
- Opto-coupler bus isolation
As the PCI bus (PC) is isolated from the input and output interfaces by opto-couplers, this product has
excellent noise performance.
- You can use all of the input signals as interrupt events.
You can use all of the input signals as interrupt events and also disable or enable the interrupt in bit units
and select the interrupt edge.
- Windows compatible driver libraries are attached.
Using the attached driver library API-PAC(W32) makes it possible to create applications of Windows.
In addition, a diagnostic program by which the operations of hardware can be checked is provided.
- This product has a digital filter to prevent wrong recognition of input signals from carrying noise or a
chattering.
This product has a digital filter to prevent wrong recognition of input signals from carrying noise or a
chattering. All input terminals can be added a digital filter, and the setting can be performed by
software.
- Output circuits include zener diodes for surge voltage protection and fuses for overcurrent protection.
Zener diodes are connected to the output circuits to protect against surge voltages. Similarly, fuses are
fitted to each group of 8channels outputs for over-current protection. The output rating is max. 35VDC,
100mA per channel.

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Support Software
You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment.
Windows version of digital I/O driver API-DIO(WDM)
[Stored on the bundled DVD-ROM driver library API-PAC(W32)]
The API-DIO(WDM) is the Windows version driver library software that provides products in the form of Win32 API
functions (DLL). Various sample programms such as Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic program useful
for checking operation is provided.
< Operating environment >
OS Windows 8, 7, Vista, Windows XP, Server 2008, Server 2003, 2000
Adaptation language Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#
You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more
details on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.

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Cable & Connector (Option)
Flat Cable with a 37-Pin D-SUB Connectors at 2 Ends : PCB37P-1.5 (1.5m)
: PCB37P-3 (3m)
Shielded Cable with a 37-Pin D-SUB Connectors at 2 Ends : PCB37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCB37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
: PCB37PS-3P (3m)
: PCB37PS-5P (5m)
Flat Cable with a 37-Pin D-SUB Connector : PCA37P-1.5 (1.5m)
: PCA37P-3 (3m)
: PCA37P-5 (5m)
Shelded Cable with a 37-Pin D-SUB Connector : PCA37PS-0.5P (0.5m)
: PCA37PS-1.5P (1.5m)
: PCA37PS-3P (3m)
: PCA37PS-5P (5m)
Accessories (Option)
Screw Terminal (M3 x 37P) : EPD-37A *1*2
Screw Terminal (M3.5 x 37P) : EPD-37 *1
General Purpose Terminal (M3 x 37P) : DTP-3C *1
Screw Terminal (M2.5 x 37P) : DTP-4C *1
*1 A PCB37P or PCB37PS optional cable is required separately.
*2 "Spring-up" type terminal is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off.
* Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options.

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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products 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 well as sample programs 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 Interface boards 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 prepaid with a copy of the original
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 boards. 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 consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that 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 information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in
injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels
to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
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 flammable or corrosive gas. Doing so may result in an
explosion, fire, electric shock, or failure.
CAUTION
- There are switches 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 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 expansion unit power is
turned off.
- Make sure that your PC or expansion 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 for enhancement and quality
improvement.
Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and 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 liable 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
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 board has
no dust or foreign matter adhering.
- Check that the bus connector
of the board and its cable have
been plugged correctly.
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, 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
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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 bundled DVD-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 Driver Library
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 an OS other than Windows, 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 describes how to install the Driver libraries.
Before installing the hardware on your PC, install the Driver libraries from the bundled API-PAC(W32)
DVD-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 DVD-ROM [API-PAC(W32)] on your PC.
(2) The API-PAC(W32) Installer window appears automatically.
If the panel does not appear, run (DVD-ROM drive letter):\AUTORUN.exe.
(3) Click on the [Install Development or Execution Environment] button.
* When using the Windows 8, 7, Vista, driver is automatically installed.
CAUTION
Before installing the software in Windows 8, 7, Vista, Server 2008, Server 2003, XP, and 2000, log
in as a user with administrator privileges.

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Select API-DIO(WDM)
Selecting API-DIO(WDM)
(1) The following dialog box appears to select “Driver to install”and “Install option”, “Usage of
driver library”.
(2) Select the "Advanced Digital I/O driver".
(3) Click on the [Install] button.
* Clicking the [API-DIO] button under the “Detail” displays detailed information about
API-DIO(WDM) and API-DIO(98/PC).
Run the installation
(1) Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
(2) The Readme file appears when the installation is complete.

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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 and jumper to be preset.
Check the on-board switches and jumpers before plugging the board into an expansion slot.
The board can be set up even with the factory defaults untouched. You can change board settings later.
Parts of the Board and Factory Defaults
Figure 2.1. shows the names of major parts on the board.
Note that the switch setting shown below is the factory default.
- Interface connector
(CN1)
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BOARD ID
BOARD ID
SW1
0 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
8
37
20
19
1
36 18
21 2
- Board ID setting switch
Figure 2.1. Component Locations