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.

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1.2. Features
I-8000 offers the most comprehensive configuration to meet specific application
requirements. The following list shows the hardware and software features designed to
simplify installation, configuration and application.
Serial port based embedded controller
The i-8411/i-8811 are serial embedded controller that can allow COM port application
to access and control remote I/O in RS-232 or industrial RS-485 network.
Equipped with MiniOS7 (DOS like OS)
The I-8000 is equipped with the MiniOS7, a friendly DOS like OS. Users can use C
compilers that can create 16 bit executable file (*.exe) to develop their own program
then download it to I-8000.
Provides API Functions for：i-8K, i-87K I/O, 7-SEG LED display, RTC (Real Time
Clock), EEPROM, and more
The I-8000 supports the MiniOS7 API functions that has hundreds of pre-defined
functions, such as I-8000, i-87K I/O, 7-SEG LED, RTC, EEPROM,… etc, and provides
mostly required for users to program own applications.
Upgrading the firmware, and downloading programs via the RS-232 port
When should the firmware be updated?
Firmware should be updated when ICPDAS announces.
Support for new I/O modules
The addition of new functions
Bug fixes and revision
The i-8411/i-8811’s COM1 port can be used to download programs, and update the
MiniOS image file.

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Hardware designs to protect software
The i-8411/i-8811 is equipped with a unique 64-bit hardware serial number. User’s
software can check this number to avoid illegal software copy. Another method to
archive the goal, users can choose the ASICKey method. The ASICKey can be
numbered from 00~ 99. Each number only sold to one customer. User’s software can
check specific ASICKey number to decide whether quit or run forward.
64-bit hardware serial number (built in)
ASICKey (optional)
For more information about the 64-bit hardware serial number and AsicKey, please
refer to “Appendix G. How to avoid illegal software copy”.
Innovation design on reliability、flexibility、expansibility and stretch
The i-8411/i-8811 is equipped with 4/8 I/O slots and multi-serial ports. It not only
supports i-8K and i-87K series I/O modules such as DI, DO, DIO, AI, AO and
Counter/Frequency for I/O slots application, but also the I-7K series I/O modules for a
wide range of RS-485 network application.
Each I/O modules allows various numbers of channels. For example, with i-8040 or
i-8041, the i-8810 provides max 256 digital input or digital output channels.
For more information on i-8K and i-87K series modules, please refer to “Appendix B.
i-8K and i-87K series I/O modules”.
Built-in watchdog circuit
The built-in watchdog circuit will reset the CPU module if a failure occurs in either the
hardware or software. If the application program does not refresh the watchdog timer
within 0.8 sec, the watchdog circuit will initiate a reset of the CPU.

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Input Protection circuitry
The protection circuitry on both the network and power supply protects the system
from external signals such as main spikes and ambient electrical noise. In addition, the
central processing module is isolated from external signals in three ways. This is
achieved through I/O isolation of 3KV, power isolation to 3KV and network isolation to
2KV.
High performance integrated power supply
The built-in isolated 20W power supply is rated to perform linearly up to full loading.
Ventilated housing design to work between -25 °C ~ +75 °C
The i-8411/i-8811 is housed in a plastic base box with a column-like ventilator that can
help to cool the work environment inside the box and allow the i-8411/i-88111 to
operator between -25 °Cand +75 °C.

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1.3. Specification
The table below summarizes the specifications of I-8000, and lists the accessories that I-8000
supports.
Specification
Product
I-8411
I-8811
I-8431
I-8831
I-8431-80
I-8431-80
CPU Module
CPU
80188 or compatible
(8-bit and 40 MHz)
80186 or compatible
(16-bit and 80 MHz)
SRAM
512 K Bytes
Flash
512 K Bytes
EEPROM
2 K Bytes
NVRAM
Yes
RTC (real time clock)
Yes
Hardware Serial Number
Yes
Built-in Watchdog Timer
Yes
Communicate Interface
COM0
Internal Communication with the 87K modules
COM1
RS-232 (to update firmware)
COM2
RS-485
-
COM3
RS-232/RS-485
COM4
RS-232
Ethernet Port
-
10 Base NE2000 compatible
SMMI
LED Display
Yes
Programmable LED
Indicators
Yes
4-Push Buttons
Yes
I/O Expansion Slots

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Slot Number
4 slots
8 slots
4 slots
8 slots
4 slots
8 slots
Mechanical
Dimensions (W x L x H)
230 x 110 x
75.5
354 x 110 x
75.5
230 x 110 x
75.5
354 x 110 x
75.5
230 x 110 x
75.5
354 x 110 x
75.5
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature
-25 ~ +75 C
Storage Temperature
-30 ~ +80 C
Humidity
10 ~ 90 % RH, non-condensing
Power
Protection
Power reverse polarity protection
Power requirement
+10 ~ +30 VDC
Power Supply
20 W
Power Consumption
3.9 W
5.1 W
3.9 W
5.1 W
3.9 W
5.1 W
Accessories
Model
S256
256 K battery backup SRAM module
S512
512 K battery backup SRAM module
KA-52F
AC 100 ~ 250 V input, DC 24V/1A output, flat type power supply
DIN-KA52F
KA-52F with DIN-Rail mount
DP-660
24 VDC/2.5 A, 60 W and 5 VDC/0.5 A, 2.5 W Power Supply with DIN-Rail Mounting
DP-665
AC 85 ~ 270 V input, DC 24V/1.7A and 5V/0.5A output power supply
DP-1200
24 VDC/2.5 A, 60 W and 5 VDC/0.5 A, 2.5 W Power Supply with DIN-Rail Mounting

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1.4. Overview
I-8000 consists of several different components that integrate with ICP DAS system. Here is
an overview of the components and its descriptions. The following list shows the details of
the components:
I-8411
I-8811

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I-8431/I-8431-80
I-8431/I-8431-80

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1. Terminial Block
The I-8000 has a screw terminal block with 6 screw-downs. The table below describes the
terminal block designations and its functions.
Screw Terminal
Signal
Description
1
+VS
Power Input
2
GND
3
INIT*
Initial Mode
4
INIT*COM
5
DATA+
COM2 (RS-485)
6
DATA-
2. COM1 (RS-232)
Port Type: Female
Baud Rate: 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600,
4800, 2400, 1200 bps
Data Bits: 7, 8
Parity: None, Even, Odd
Stop Bits: 1
FIFO: 1 byte

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3. COM3 (RS-232/RS-485)
Port Type: Male
Baud Rate: 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200 bps
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark (Always 1), Space (Always 0)
COM3 can be configured as either RS-232 or RS-485, that only can
select one at a time and its configuration depends on the pin
connections as follows:
RS-232 (RXD, TXD, CTS, RTS and GND)
RS-485 (Data+ and Data-)
There is no software configuration or hardware jumper needed.
4. COM4 (RS-232)
Port Type: Male
Baud Rate: 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200,
9600, 4800, 2400, 1200 bps
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark (Always 1), Space (Always 0)
Stop Bits: 1, 2
FIFO: 16 bytes
5. DIP Switch
The DIP switch can be used to set the Module ID to a
number from 0 to 255. Do not use Module ID 0 for
communication.

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6. Expansion I/O Slots
I-8000 are equipped with some extra I/O slots, that can be used to expand capabilities of
I-8000. The number of the expansion I/O slot in each type of I-8000:
I-8411/I-8431/I-8431-80: 4 I/O slots
I-8811/I-8831/I-8831-80: 8 I/O slots
7. SMMI (Small Main-Machine Interface)
SMMI consists of 5-digital LED displays, 4 programmable LEDs, and 4 push buttons,
8. Ethernet Port (for I-8431/I-8831/I-8431-80/I-8831-80 only)
The Ethernet port can be used to connect a PC or other networked controller.
Each Ethernet port has two LED indicators, which are used to indicate the
network speed and Link/Acting, as described below.