DMC InfoSOSA IS731 Series User guide

IS731 Series Startup Guide 17A4A5-00011E-12
InfoSOSA™ Series
IS731 Series
Startup Guide
DMC Co., Ltd
https://www.dush.co.jp/english/

IS731 Series Startup Guide i
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing DMC products.
This manual describes the features of the InfoSOSA IS731 Series, provides a tutorial, as well as explains functions
unique to the InfoSOSA IS731 Series.
The InfoSOSA IS731 Series is referred to as both InfoSOSA and IS731 Series.
Target audience
✓For those considering the IS731 Series.
✓For those new to the IS731 Series.
✓For those checking features of the IS731 Series.
Target Version
This manual describes the following versions of InfoSOSA.
Some operations may differ depending on the version.
Please refer to "InfoSOSA ReleaseNote" for details.
InfoSOSA Builder
2.7.1
IS7 Runtime
2.7.1
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................... i
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................... ii
About InfoSOSA ....................................................................................................... 1
InfoSOSA Summary............................................................................................................... 2
Benefits of Installing InfoSOSA.............................................................................................. 3
Reference Documents ........................................................................................................... 4
About InfoSOSA Builder ........................................................................................................ 6
Install InfoSOSA Builder......................................................................................................... 7
1.5.1 System Requirements ................................................................................................ 7
1.5.2 Start Installation.......................................................................................................... 8
1.5.3 Install .NET Framework .............................................................................................. 9
1.5.4 Install InfoSOSA Builder ........................................................................................... 10
1.5.5 Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Runtime .............................................................. 12
PC Connection..................................................................................................................... 13
1.6.1 USB Cable Connection ............................................................................................ 13
1.6.2 Serial Cable Connection........................................................................................... 19
Tutorial ................................................................................................................................. 20
1.7.1 Microcontroller specifications and implementation................................................... 21
1.7.2 Create InfoSOSA project .......................................................................................... 23
1.7.3 Create an InfoSOSA screen ..................................................................................... 25
1.7.4 InfoSOSA Communication Settings.......................................................................... 37
1.7.5 Save the InfoSOSA project....................................................................................... 38
1.7.6 Check operations with InfoSOSA Simulator ............................................................. 39
1.7.7 Download to InfoSOSA ............................................................................................ 40
1.7.8 Connect the microcontroller and InfoSOSA ............................................................. 42
1.7.9 Operation Check....................................................................................................... 43
IS731 Series Function Details................................................................................ 46
Part Name and Function ...................................................................................................... 47
2.1.1 IS731-3Q Series ....................................................................................................... 47
2.1.2 IS731-4WQ Series.................................................................................................... 49
2.1.3 IS731-5V Series ....................................................................................................... 51
Operation Mode ................................................................................................................... 53
2.2.1 Normal mode ............................................................................................................ 53
2.2.2 OSD mode................................................................................................................ 53
Download Tool ..................................................................................................................... 55
2.3.1 Download Tool .......................................................................................................... 55

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2.3.2 Create Download Data ............................................................................................. 55
2.3.3 Download.................................................................................................................. 57
Project backup ..................................................................................................................... 59
2.4.1 Project backup.......................................................................................................... 59
2.4.2 Backup process ........................................................................................................ 59
2.4.3 Extraction process .................................................................................................... 60
OSD mode details................................................................................................................ 62
2.5.1 Function Table .......................................................................................................... 62
2.5.2 Project Download ..................................................................................................... 62
2.5.3 USB Mode ................................................................................................................ 63
2.5.4 Setting ...................................................................................................................... 65
2.5.5 System Information................................................................................................... 69
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 70
2.6.1 Unable to download (Cause1: Driver) ...................................................................... 70
2.6.2 Unable to download (Cause2: Damaged data) ........................................................ 83
Others...................................................................................................................... 87
Inquiries ............................................................................................................................... 88

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About InfoSOSA
Chapter Contents
1.1 InfoSOSA Summary...................................................................................2
1.2 Benefits of Installing InfoSOSA..................................................................3
1.3 Reference Documents ...............................................................................4
1.4 About InfoSOSA Builder ............................................................................6
1.5 Install InfoSOSA Builder ............................................................................7
1.6 PC Connection ........................................................................................13
1.7 Tutorial.....................................................................................................20

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InfoSOSA Summary
InfoSOSA
Microcontroller Device
Touch Operation
Notification
Data Notification
Screen Display Operation
Rewrite data
InfoSOSA is an operator interface for the microcontroller.
InfoSOSA and the microcontroller can be connected by using a single serial cable with
no complicated wiring involved.
Also there is no complex screen processing to be done on the microcontroller since all
processing will be done by InfoSOSA when displaying the screen. In addition, all
screens displayed will be stored in the memory of InfoSOSA, so you will not have to
prepare another memory for storing the screen on the microcontroller.
By sending simple commands to InfoSOSA from the microcontroller, you will be able to
operate the screens stored in the InfoSOSA and read/write memories.
These operations can also be performed from the touchscreen of InfoSOSA.
Screens stored in InfoSOSA can be created and downloaded by using the InfoSOSA
Builder.
Create and download
screens by InfoSOSA Builder
Operation by displayed
screen and touchscreen
Serial
Communication
LAN
Communication
PC (Screen Development
Environment)
Download
Customer’s Device

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Benefits of Installing InfoSOSA
Generally microcontroller device and its operation display units have the following problems such as:
But with the InfoSOSA...
Microcontroller Device
•Poor expressiveness of the display
•Microcontroller does not provide
specifications to satisfy operations of
high-performance display
•Takes considerable effort to draw programs to
display device and is not easy to fix
•Since space of operation display panel is
limited, only limit number of parts can be
placed
•Wiring tends to become complicated
•Responding flexibly, such as adding of parts,
is difficult
Microcontroller Device
•High brightness and high-definition LCD and
touchscreen realizes rich expressiveness and
reliable operability even on small units
•All drawing on screen is processed by
display. Microcontroller only sends simple
commands keeping stress to minimum.
•All screens are stored in memory of display
device. No need for memory to save screen
on microcontroller.
•Abundant parts and screens allow design and
layout to be done freely.
•Choose from RS-232C, RS-422, and RS-485
for communication with the microcontroller.
Complicated wiring is not required.
•Screen-making can be done simply and
easily with dedicated development tool.
•Created screens can be tested beforehand by
simulator. Debugging is possible without
interfering actual operation.
•Screens stored on the display can be easily
changed. Rewriting of screens takes only a
few seconds to minutes, corresponding to
speedy specification change.
InfoSOSA

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Reference Documents
The IS731 Series includes the following documents. Refer to the manual that meets your purpose.
IS731 Series Startup Guide (this manual)
Refers to this document.
This is a manual for IS731 Series users.
Provides explanations on the features of the InfoSOSA IS731 Series, functions unique to the InfoSOSA IS731
Series, as well as a tutorial.
Target audience
✓For those considering the IS731 Series.
✓For those new to the IS731 Series.
✓For those checking features of the IS731 Series.
InfoSOSA Reference Manual
This manual describes InfoSOSA functions and specifications.
Target audience
✓For those checking details of InfoSOSA functions and specifications.
✓For those checking communication specifications between InfoSOSA and microcontroller devices.
InfoSOSA Builder Operation Manual
This describess how to operate the InfoSOSA Builder.
Target audience
✓For those setting up and operating InfoSOSA Builder.
✓For those interested in convenient InfoSOSA Builder uses.

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Host Communication Tester Manual
This manual describes host communication operations.
* Host Communication Tester is software for communicating with the InfoSOSA with a PC instead of a microcontroller device.
Target audience
✓For those testing communication with InfoSOSA without a microcontroller device.
✓For those debugging the microcontroller device and checking communication commands.
✓For those setting up and operating the host communication tester.
InfoSOSA ReleaseNote
Differences depending on the version of InfoSOSA are described.
Target audience
✓For InfoSOSA users who are considering upgrading to a newer version.

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About InfoSOSA Builder
The InfoSOSA Builder is a software for creating screens to be displayed on the InfoSOSA unit.
Arrangements of parts and operation setting can be done with easy mouse operations such as "drag-and-drop"
and selecting from pull-down menus. There are no complicated operations and you do not need to write program
source for the setting.
InfoSOSA Builder is composed of the following screens.
①Drawing Area Area mainly for creating screens, consisting of multiple tabs.
We will be using the "Screen Editor" tab for this demo.
Please refer to the "Reference Manual" or the "Operation Manual" for
details of other tabs and how to operate them.
②Toolbox Area Parts that can be used for creating a screen are categorized.
You can arrange the parts in the drawing area by a simple "drag-and-drop".
④Property Area Property of the parts selected in the "Screen Editor" is displayed.
Variety of settings such as layout, size, and color of the parts can be set.
⑤Screen List Area The names of the screens being created are displayed.
Click on the name of the screen you want to work on.
⑥Menu Toolbar Area Call of setting screen and other operations such as saving and creating files
can be done here.
⑥
②
①
④
⑤

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Install InfoSOSA Builder
This chapter describes the installation of the InfoSOSA Builder.
1.5.1 System Requirements
InfoSOSA Builder can run on a PC that satisfies the following conditions.
Make sure the PC you will be installing with the Builder satisfies the system requirements below.
Items
Contents
OS
Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64 Bit)
or
Microsoft® Windows® 11 (64 Bit)
Framework/
Runtime
Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5
Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7
Microsoft® Visual C++ 2015 Runtime
Processor
1GHz or faster
RAM
4GB or more
(Recommended: 8GB or more)
HDD
Empty space 850MB or more (Recommend:1GB or more)
Display
1024×768 dots or more, True Color (32bit) prefer
USB Port
For downloading project (screen data)
Serial port*
For downloading project (screen data)
* Communication error may occur according to the output signal level of the serial port (COM) of the PC you
will be using. Please use the USB-serial conversion cable if this is the case.
* There is no warranty associated with operating in a virtual environment.

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1.5.2 Start Installation
Caution
Please make sure that there is enough free space (more than 850MB) in your PC's hard disk before the
installation.
Caution
Please install with Administrator privileges.
Caution
Installation occurs for all users.
Caution
In case of builder version upgrade, please uninstall the builder on PC in advance.
1. Please execute "software\builder\InfoSOSABuilder*.*.*.*.exe " in the download data.
2. A dialog for specifying the extraction destination is displayed. Click the [...] button, specify the extraction
destination (desktop, etc.), and click the [Extract] button.
3. The "InfoSOSA Builder *. *. *. *" Folder is created in the extraction destination specified in 2. above.
4. Execute "Setup.exe" in the generated folder "InfoSOSABuilder *. *. *. *".

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1.5.3 Install .NET Framework
To run InfoSOSA Builder, Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 or.NET Framework 4 is required.
If the PC you are using does not have it installed, before installing InfoSOSA Builder install .NET
Framework.
When the InfoSOSA Builder installation screen is displayed, run Install InfoSOSA Builder.
.NET Framework 4.7 comes standard. If .NET Framework 3.5 is not installed, when the installer for
the builder starts up a dialog box as shown below will appear. Select [Install this feature] to
install .NET Framework 3.5.
* As the .NET Framework installer uses Windows Update, an Internet connection is required.

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1.5.4 Install InfoSOSA Builder
1. When you start installing, you will see a dialog as below.
Please click "Next".
2. Check the license agreement, select the [I accept the terms in the License Agreement] check box and click
[Next].

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3. Specify the destination and click [Next].
4. Click [Install].
5. Installation will start.

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6. Installation is complete.
After installation is complete, a shortcut will appear on your desktop.
1.5.5 Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Runtime
If you get an error that "mfc140u.dll" is not found, follow the steps below to install "Microsoft Visual C++ 2015
Redistributable Package".
1. Access Microsoft's download page.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170
2. Download both "X86" and "X64" of Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Runtime.
X86
https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe
X64
https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe
3. Execute the downloaded "VC_redist.x64.exe" and "VC_redist.x86.exe" respectively to install.

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PC Connection
To download a project (screen data), connect the PC and InfoSOSA.
1.6.1 USB Cable Connection
Connect the USB cable (Type A/mini-B) to the PC's USB port (Type A) and InfoSOSA USB device
port (mini-B).
Installation of USB device driver
On first connection, you need to install the USB device driver.
With the PC and InfoSOSA connected, turn on InfoSOSA.
Then touch the “USB Mode” button.
Touch the “USB Mode” button.
USB Cable (Type A/mini-B)

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Open Device Manager on your PC.
1. Right click on the start menu.
2. Click [Device Manager].

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3. From [Other devices], right-click [InfoSOSA IS7] or [IS7 COMPOSITE COM].

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4. Click [Update Driver Software].
5. Click [Browse my computer for driver software].