ICP DAS USA I-8411 User manual

ICP DAS
I-8000 Series Family (for C Language)
User Manual
Service and usage information for
I-8411/I-8811
I-8431/I-8831
I-8431-80/I-8831-80

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1. I-8000 Family (C Language) -------------------------------------------------- 6
1.1. Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
1.1.1. I-8411/I-8811 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
1.1.2. I-8431/I-8831 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
1.1.3. I-8431-80/I-8431-80 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------10
1.2. Features -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
1.3. Specification--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
1.4. Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
1.5. Dimension ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
1.5.1. I-8411/I-8431/I-8431-80------------------------------------------------------------------------22
1.5.2. I-8411/I-8831/I-8831-80------------------------------------------------------------------------23
1.6. Companion CD------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
2. Getting Started --------------------------------------------------------------- 25
2.1. Mounting the Hardware------------------------------------------------------------ 26
2.1.1. Mounting the I-8000----------------------------------------------------------------------------26
2.1.2. Wiring the I-8000--------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
2.1.3. Inserting I/O Modules --------------------------------------------------------------------------31
2.2. Installing Software ------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
2.2.1. Installing the I-8000 header and libraries files--------------------------------------------33
2.2.2. Installing the MiniOS7 Utility -----------------------------------------------------------------34

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2.2.3. Installing the VxComm Utility-----------------------------------------------------------------35
2.3. Configuring the Boot Mode-------------------------------------------------------- 36
2.4. Assigning a New IP Address (for Ethernet Conntroller only) --------------- 38
2.5. Uploading I-8000 Programs-------------------------------------------------------- 41
2.5.1. Establishing a Connection ---------------------------------------------------------------------42
2.5.1.1. Using RS-232 to Establish a Connection ----------------------------------------------43
2.5.1.2. Using USB to Establish a Connection --------------------------------------------------46
2.5.1.3. Using Ethernet to Establish a Connection (for Ethernet Series Controller only)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49
2.5.2. Uploading and Executing Programs --------------------------------------------------------- 52
2.5.3. Making programs start automatically-------------------------------------------------------53
3. “Hello World” - Your First Program ------------------------------------- 55
3.1. C Compiler Installation-------------------------------------------------------------- 55
3.1.1. Installing the C compiler ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
3.1.2. Setting up the environment variables ------------------------------------------------------61
3.2. I-8000 APIs----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64
3.3. First Program in I-8000 ------------------------------------------------------------- 65
4. APIs and Demo References-------------------------------------------------76
4.1. API for COM Port --------------------------------------------------------------------- 81
4.1.1. Types of COM port functions -----------------------------------------------------------------82
4.1.2. API for MiniOS7 COM port --------------------------------------------------------------------83
4.1.3. API for standard COM port --------------------------------------------------------------------86
4.1.4. Port functions Comparison--------------------------------------------------------------------90
4.1.5. Request/Response protocol define on COM port---------------------------------------- 92
4.2. API for I/O Modules ----------------------------------------------------------------- 93
4.3. API for EEPROM ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 95

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4.4. API for Flash Memory --------------------------------------------------------------- 97
4.5. API for NVRAM-----------------------------------------------------------------------100
4.6. API for 5-Digital LED ----------------------------------------------------------------103
4.7. API for Timer -------------------------------------------------------------------------105
4.8. API for WatchDog Timer (WDT) -------------------------------------------------107
5. I-8000 Updates --------------------------------------------------------------109
Appendix A. What is MiniOS7?---------------------------------------------114
Appendix B. What is MiniOS7 Utility?------------------------------------ 115
Appendix C. More C Compiler Settings-----------------------------------116
C.1. Turbo C 2.01--------------------------------------------------------------------------117
C.2. BC++ 3.1. IDE-------------------------------------------------------------------------120
C.3. MSC 6.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------124
C.4. MSVC 1.50 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------126

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1. I-8000 Family (C Language)
The 8000 controller comprises a central processor (CPU), power supply, I/O bus,
communication interfaces, front panel control facilities and connectors to plug in various I/O
modules. The 8000 can operate either as an intelligent front end, connected to a host
machine under control of a SCADA package, or as an autonomous controller running an
embedded application. In this mode it is possible to customize the unit to specific
applications.
The main central processing module (CPM) is based on the powerful AMD 80188/80186
series of microprocessors. The CPM can be considered to be an integrated PC comprising up
to 32Mbytes of Flash storage and up to 512K bytes of battery supported SRAM. The
processor runs it's own version of DOS optimised for real time applications. The extension of
the processor bus into the I/O bus permits high-speed data access from the high
performance parallel I/O modules.
In addition to the standard network interface each CPM is supplied with two serial ports
which can be configured to be either RS232 or 485. These ports can be used to extend the
I/O capability of the unit using or alternatively programmed to drive external serial devices.

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1.1. Introduction
The I-8000 are serial/Ethernet controllers designed for data acquisition, remote
measurement, and control applications. Equipped with MiniOS7,an embedded OS, similar to
DOS, can boot
The I-8000 series family are divided into the following .
I/O Slots
CPU
Ethernet
RS-232/RS-485
I-8411
4
40 MHz
-
4
I-8811
8
I-8431
4
1 (10-Base-T)
3
I-8831
8
I-8431-80
4
80 MHz
I-8831-80
8

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1.1.1. I-8411/I-8811
The I-8411/I-8811 are serial embedded controller with 4/8 I/O slots. Both are equipped with
MiniOS7,an embedded OS similar to DOS that is developed by ICPDAS Co., LTD.
The MiniOS7 can boot up in a very short time (0.4 ~ 0.8 second).It has built-in hardware
diagnostic function, and supports the full functions to access all 8K and 87K series I/O
modules, such as DI, DO, DIO, AI, AO, Counter/Frequency, motion modules etc.
The I-8411/I-8811 back plane is equipped four serial COM Port, they include RS-232 and
RS-485 ports and can be used in remote data acquisition and control applications, including
environment monitoring, power management and factory automation. By using S-256 (256
KBytes) or S-512 (512 KBytes)battery backup SRAM, they provide data logger storage
function.
Note: S256 and S512 are optional accessories.

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1.1.2. I-8431/I-8831
The I-8431/ I-8831 are ethernet embedded controller with 4/8 I/O slots. Both are equipped
with MiniOS7,an embedded OS similar to DOS that is developed by ICPDAS Co., LTD. The
MiniOS7 can boot up in a very short time (0.4~0.8 second).It has built-in hardware diagnostic
function, and supports the full functions to access all 8K and 87K series I/O modules, such as
DI, DO, DIO, AI, AO, Counter/Frequency, motion modules etc.
To simplify the TCP/IP program developing process, we designed a XServer architecture. It is
a reliable, opened, expandable, all purposed,and easily to be used library. The Xserver
implements 90% functionalities of Ethernet communication. Refer the rich demo programs
we provided, software engineer can easily finish the 10% remaining funtionalities and
greatly shorten the developing time.
The I-8431/I-8831are equipped an ethernet port and their back planes are equipped three
serial COM Port, they include RS-232 and RS-485 ports and can be used in remote data
acquisition and control applications, including environment monitoring, power management
and factory automation. By using S-256 (256 KBytes) or S-512 (512 KBytes)battery backup
SRAM, they provide data logger storage function.
Note: S256 and S512 are optional accessories.

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1.1.3. I-8431-80/I-8431-80
The I-8431-80/I-8831-80 are ethernet embedded controller with 4/8 I/O slots. Both are
equipped with MiniOS7,an embedded OS similar to DOS that is developed by ICPDAS Co.,
LTD. The MiniOS7 can boot up in a very short time (0.4~0.8 second).It has built-in hardware
diagnostic function, and supports the full functions to access all 8K and 87K series I/O
modules, such as DI, DO, DIO, AI, AO, Counter/Frequency, motion modules etc.
To simplify the TCP/IP program developing process, we designed a XServer architecture. It is
a reliable, opened, expandable, all purposed,and easily to be used library. The Xserver
implements 90% functionalities of Ethernet communication. Refer the rich demo programs
we provided, software engineer can easily finish the 10% remaining funtionalities and
greatly shorten the developing time.
The I-8431-80/I-8831-80 are equipped an ethernet port and their back planes are equipped
three serial COM Port, they include RS-232 and RS-485 ports and can be used in remote data
acquisition and control applications, including environment monitoring, power management
and factory automation. By using S-256 (256 KBytes) or S-512 (512 KBytes)battery backup
SRAM, they provide data logger storage function.
Note: S256 and S512 are optional accessories.