USB relay module with 8 relay outputs

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The USB-Relay-8 is a compact USB 2.0 module in a plastic housing with 8 relay outputs for low switching capacities up to max. 1 A. A number of status LEDs visualize the switching states of the relays. The connection wiring is done via two 8 pole pluggable screw terminals.

  • 8 *Relay outputs NO (36V DC / 1A / 10 W)
  • Galvanic isolation between contact and coil: 1.5 kV RMS /1 min
  • Timeout protection function
  • LED status display per output channel

Relay outputs

Reed relays with normally open (NO) function are used in this product. They are suitable for smaller switching capacities and achieve well over 100 million switching cycles. The electrical isolation between input and output circuit is up to 1.5kV.

 

Timeout-protection-function    [Single channel adjustable new feature since 2020/Q4!]

If communication with the DEDITEC module is interrupted in a timeout case, the timeout protection function takes effect. It can be set for each digital output whether it is to be “switched off”, “switched on” or left unchanged. Motors can thus be switched off in a timeout case, for example, and connected horns or other alarm transmitters can be switched on.

 

New timeout modes    [New feature since 2021/Q3!]

3 different timeout modes: “normal”, “auto reactive” and “secure outputs” for different procedures in case of a timeout event.
In “secure outputs” timeout mode, access to the outputs is blocked after a timeout event, thus preventing further access to the outputs.
Unlocking must be done by an additional software command.

 

LEDs

Each digital input and output has a separate LED that lights up when the signal state is active. Furthermore, the status of the operating voltage, the communication with the interface, error events or the occurrence of a timeout can be displayed.

Connectors

Pluggable screw terminals are used as connectors. Conductor cross-sections of up to 3.3mm² can be connected. The two flange screw connections provide additional support.

Software and control

Our DELIB driver library, which is included with the product, makes it easy to address the product via our API.

 

We offer support for the following programming languages:

  • C
  • C++
  • C#
  • VB
  • VBA
  • VB.Net
  • Java
  • Delphi
  • LabVIEW

We offer support for the following operating systems:

  • Windows 10 (32bit/64bit)
  • Windows 8/8.1 (32bit/64bit)
  • Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
  • Windows Vista (32bit/64bit)
  • Windows XP (32bit/64bit)
  • Windows Server 2003 (32bit/64bit)
  • Windows 2000
  • Linux

Corresponding programming examples can be found in the “Software” section of the products or are included on the driver CD.

General
Supply voltage +5V (USB-Bus)
Interface USB 2.0 / USB 1.1
Access speed Average access time from the PC to the module: 0.4 ms
(Calculated with 1000 accesses to the module via the DELIB driver library with the command DapiDoSet32)
LEDs • One LED per output channel
• USB activity
Connectors • Typ: Würth Elektronik / 691345510008
• Pluggable (protected against mismating)
• Connection for all conductor types from 0.2mm² to 3.3mm²
• Screw flange
Operating temperature +10°C .. +50 °C
Dimensions 67.5 mm x 77 mm x 55 mm (H x W x D)

Digital outputs
Timeout-Protection-Function
[Single channel adjustable new feature since 2020/Q4!]		 • Simple and uncomplicated setting of the timeout protection function possible via software
• Time-definable automatic activation of the timeout protection function in the
Timeout case (between 0.1 seconds and 6553 seconds)
• In the timeout case, digital outputs can be activated, deactivated or left unchanged
[New timeout modes since 2021/Q3] • 3 different timeout modes: “normal”, “auto reactive” and “secure outputs” for different procedures in case of a timeout event.
In “secure outputs” timeout mode, access to the outputs is blocked after a timeout event, thus preventing further access to the outputs.
Unlocking must be done by an additional software command.

Relay outputs type I *
Relay up to 1A • Typ: DIP05-1A72-12L
• Property: Normally open contact (NO)
• Max. switching voltage: 36V AC / DC
• Max. switching current: 0.5 A AC / DC
• Max. Transport current: 1A AC / DC
• Max. switching capacity: 10 W
• Galvanic isolation between contact and coil: 1.5 kV RMS /1 min
• Lifetime: up to 100 million switching cycles
* This relay type is only installed in variants with up to 8 I/Os

Additional information

Weight 0,112 kg
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm

Configuration

Configuration of USB modules

Products with USB interface are automatically recognized by the DELIB driver library. A configuration is only necessary if several identical USB products are to be used on the same system.

 

Several identical USB modules on one system

Each of our USB products has the module number “0” in the delivery state. When using more than one USB module on a PC / system, a new module number must first be assigned to each additional module. This assignment is done with our DELIB configuration utility. Only in this way can a clear assignment be made by the software. The module number is stored permanently in the product. Up to 255 identical modules can be used on one system.

More details about the control and some programming examples can be found in the programming section.

General Handling

DapiOpenModule
This function opens a particular module.

DapiOpenModule

 

Description

This function opens a specific module

 

Definition

ULONG DapiOpenModule(ULONG moduleID, ULONG nr);

 

Parameters

moduleID=Specifies the module to be opened (see delib.h)
nr=Specifies which one (in case of several modules) should be opened.
nr=0 -> 1st module
nr=1 -> 2nd module

 

Return-Value

handle=Corresponding handle for the module
handle=0 -> module was not found

 

Comment

The handle returned by this function is needed to identify the module for all other functions.

 

Programming example

// Open USB module
handle = DapiOpenModule(RO_USB1, 0);
printf(“handle = %x\n”, handle);
if (handle==0)
{
// USB module was not found
printf(“Modul konnte nicht geöffnet werden\n”);
return;
}

DapiCloseModule
This command closes an opened module.

DapiCloseModule

 

Description

This command closes an open module.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiCloseModule(ULONG handle);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module

 

Return-Value

None

 

Programming example

// Close module
DapiCloseModule(handle);

DapiGetLastError
This function returns the last registered error. If an error has occurred, it must be deleted with DapiClearLastError(), otherwise any call of DapiGetLastError() will return the "old" error. If multiple modules are used, the use of DapiGetLastErrorByHandle() is recommended.

DapiGetLastError

 

Description

This function returns the last detected error. If an error occurred, it must be cleared with DapiClearLastError(), otherwise any call to DapiGetLastError() will return the “old” error.
If more than one module should be used, it is recommended to use DapiGetLastLastErrorByHandle().

 

Definition

ULONG DapiGetLastError(void);

 

Parameters

None

 

Return-Value

Error Code
0=no error. (see delib_error_codes.h)

 

Programming example

BOOL IsError()
{
unsigned char msg[500];
unsigned long error_code = DapiGetLastError();

if (error_code != DAPI_ERR_NONE)
{
DapiGetLastErrorText((unsigned char*) msg, sizeof(msg));
printf(“Error Code = 0x%x * Message = %s\n”, error_code, msg);

DapiClearLastError();

return TRUE;
}

return FALSE;
}

DapiGetLastErrorByHandle
This function returns the last registered error of a particular module (handle). If an error has occurred, it must be deleted with DapiClearLastErrorByHandle(), otherwise any call of DapiGetLastErrorByHandle() will return the "old" error.

DapiGetLastErrorByHandle

 

Description

This function returns the last detected error of a specific module (handle). If an error occurred, it must be cleared with DapiClearLastErrorByHandle(), otherwise any call to DapiGetLastErrorByHandle() will return the “old” error.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiGetLastErrorByHandle(ULONG handle);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module

 

Return-Value

Error Code
0=no error. (see delib_error_codes.h)

 

Programming example

BOOL IsError(ULONG handle)
{
unsigned long error_code = DapiGetLastErrorByHandle(handle);

if (error_code != DAPI_ERR_NONE)
{
printf(“Error detected on handle 0x%x – Error Code = 0x%x\n”, handle, error_code);

DapiClearLastErrorByHandle(handle);

return TRUE;
}

return FALSE;
}

DapiGetLastErrorText
This function reads the text of the last registered error. If an error has occurred, it must be cleared with DapiClearLastError(), otherwise every call of DapiGetLastErrorText() returns the "old" error. Definition

DapiGetLastErrorText

 

Description

This function reads the text of the last detected error. If an error occurred, it must be cleared with DapiClearLastError(), otherwise any call to DapiGetLastErrorText() will return the “old” error.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiGetLastErrorText(unsigned char * msg, unsigned long msg_length);

 

Parameters

msg = Buffer for the text to be received
msg_length = Length of the text buffer

 

Programming example

BOOL IsError()
{
unsigned char msg[500];
unsigned long error_code = DapiGetLastError();

if (error_code != DAPI_ERR_NONE)
{
DapiGetLastErrorText((unsigned char*) msg, sizeof(msg));
printf(“Error Code = 0x%x * Message = %s\n”, error_code, msg);

DapiClearLastError();

return TRUE;
}

return FALSE;
}

DapiClearLastError
This function deletes the last error registered with DapiGetLastError().

DapiClearLastError

Description

This function deletes the last error registered with DapiGetLastError().

 

Definition

void DapiGetLastError(void);

 

Parameters

None

 

Return value

None

 

Example program

BOOL IsError()
{
unsigned char msg[500];
unsigned long error_code = DapiGetLastError();

if (error_code != DAPI_ERR_NONE)
{
DapiGetLastErrorText((unsigned char*) msg, sizeof(msg));
printf(“Error Code = 0x%x * Message = %s\n”, error_code, msg);

DapiClearLastError();

return TRUE;
}

return FALSE;
}

DapiClearLastErrorByHandle
This function deletes the last error of a particular module (handle), which was registered with DapiGetLastErrorByHandle().

DapiClearLastErrorByHandle

 

Description

This function deletes the last error of a particular module (handle), which was registered with DapiGetLastErrorByHandle().

 

Definition

void DapiClearLastErrorByHandle(ULONG handle);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an opened module.

 

Return value

None

 

Example program

BOOL IsError(ULONG handle)
{
unsigned long error_code = DapiGetLastErrorByHandle(handle);

if (error_code != DAPI_ERR_NONE)
{
printf(“Error detected on handle 0x%x – Error Code = 0x%x\n”, handle, error_code);

DapiClearLastErrorByHandle(handle);

return TRUE;
}

return FALSE;
}

DapiGetDELIBVersion
This function returns the installed DELIB version.

DapiGetDELIBVersion

 

Description

This function returns the installed DELIB version.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiGetDELIBVersion(ULONG mode, ULONG par);

 

Parameters

mode=Mode with which the version is read (must always be 0).
par=This parameter is not defined (must always be 0).

 

Return-Value

version=Version number of the installed DELIB version [hex]

 

Programming example

version = DapiGetDELIBVersion(0, 0);
//With installed version 1.32 version = 132(hex)

DapiOpenModuleEx
This function opens a specific module with ethernet interface.The particularity of this command is,that parameters like IP-address, portnumber and the duration of the timeout can be specified. The opening of the module is independent of the DELIB Configuration Utility settings.

DapiOpenModuleEx

 

Description

This function specifically opens a module with an Ethernet interface. The parameters IP address, port number and the duration of the timeout can be determined.
The module is opened independently of the settings made in the DELIB Configuration Utility.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiOpenModuleEx(ULONG moduleID, ULONG nr, unsigned char* exbuffer, 0);

 

Parameters

moduleID = Specifies the module to be opened (see delib.h)
nr = Specifies which one (in case of several modules) is to be opened
nr = 0 -> 1st module
nr = 1 -> 2nd module
exbuffer = buffer for IP address, port number and duration of the timeout

 

Return-Value

handle = Corresponding handle for the module
handle = 0 -> module was not found

 

Comment

The handle returned by this function is required to identify the module for all other functions.
This command is supported by all modules with Ethernet interface.

 

Programming example

// Open ETH-Module with parameter

DAPI_OPENMODULEEX_STRUCT open_buffer;

strcpy((char*) open_buffer.address, “192.168.1.10”);
open_buffer.portno = 0;
open_buffer.timeout = 5000;

handle = DapiOpenModuleEx(RO_ETH, 0, (unsigned char*) &open_buffer, 0);
printf(“Module handle = %x\n”, handle);

Digital output functions

DapiDOSet1
This is the command to set a single output.

DapiDOSet1

 

Description

This command sets a single output.

 

Definition

void DapiDOSet1(ULONG handle, ULONG ch, ULONG data);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
ch= Specifies the number of the output to be set (0 .. )
data= Specifies the data value to be written (0 / 1)

 

Return-Value

None

 

Requirements

The following SW feature bits must be supported by the module:

 

DAPI_SW_FEATURE_BIT_CFG_DO

The following conditions for the transfer parameters must be met:

maxCh = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_GET_MODULE_CONFIG, DAPI_SPECIAL_GET_MODULE_CONFIG_PAR_DO, 0, 0)
maxCh > ch

DapiDOSet8
This command sets 8 digital outputs simultaneously.

DapiDOSet8

 

Description

This command sets 8 digital outputs simultaneously.

 

Definition

void DapiDOSet8(ULONG handle, ULONG ch, ULONG data);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
ch= Specifies the number of the output from which writing is to start (0, 8, 16, 24, 32, ..)
data=Specifies the data values to be written

 

Return-Value

None

DapiDOSet16
This command sets 16 digital outputs simultaneously.

DapiDOSet16

 

Description

This command sets 16 digital outputs simultaneously.

 

Definition

void DapiDOSet16(ULONG handle, ULONG ch, ULONG data);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
ch= Specifies the number of the output from which writing is to start (0, 16, 32, ..)
data=Specifies the data values to be written

 

Return-Value

None

DapiDOSet32
This command sets 32 digital outputs simultaneously.

DapiDOSet32

 

Description

This command sets 32 digital outputs simultaneously.

 

Definition

void DapiDOSet32(ULONG handle, ULONG ch, ULONG data);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
ch= Specifies the number of the output from which writing is to start (0, 32, 64, ..)
data=Specifies the data values to be written

 

Return-Value

None

 

Programming example

// Write a value to the outputs
data = 0x0000ff00; // outputs 9-16 are set to 1
DapiDOSet32(handle, 0, data); // Chan Start = 0
printf(“Write to outputs data=0x%x\n”, data);
printf(“key for further\n”);
getch();
// —————————————————-
// Write a value to the outputs
data = 0x80000000; // Output 32 is set to 1
DapiDOSet32(handle, 0, data); // Chan Start = 0
printf(“Write to outputs data=0x%x\n”, data);
printf(“key for further\n”);
getch();
// —————————————————-
// Write a value to the outputs
data = 0x80000000; // Output 64 is set to 1
DapiDOSet32(handle, 32, data); // Chan Start = 32
printf(“Write to outputs data=0x%x\n”, data);
printf(“key for further\n”);
getch();

DapiDOSet64
This command is to set 64 digital outputs.

DapiDOSet64

 

Description

This command sets 64 digital outputs simultaneously.

 

Definition

void DapiDOSet64(ULONG handle, ULONG ch, ULONGLONG data);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
ch= Specifies the number of the output from which writing is to start (0, 64, ..)
data=Specifies the data values to be written

 

Return-Value

None

DapiDOClrBit32
With this command you can change the states of outputs to 0 without changing the states of the neighboring outputs.

DapiDOClrBit32

 

Description

This command can be used to switch outputs selectively to 0 without changing the states of adjacent outputs.

 

Definition

void DapiDOClrBit32(uint handle, uint ch, uint data);

 

Parameters

handle = This is the handle of an open module
ch = Specifies the number of the output from which writing is to start
data = Specifies the data value to be written (up to 32 bits)

 

Return-Value

None

 

Comment

Only the bits with a value of 1 in the data parameter are considered by the command.

 

Programming example

data = 0x1; // Output 0 would be changed to 0. The states of outputs 1-31 won’t be changed
DapiDOSetBit32(handle, 0, data);

data = 0xf; // Outputs 0-3 would be changed to 0. The states of outputs 4-31 won’t be changed
DapiDOSetBit32(handle, 0, data);

data = 0xff; // Outputs 0-7 would be changed to 0. The states of outputs 8-31 won’t be changed
DapiDOSetBit32(handle, 0, data);

data = 0xff000000; // Outputs 23-31 would be changed to 0. The states of outputs 0-21 won’t be changed
DapiDOSetBit32(handle, 0, data);

DapiDOSet1_WithTimer
This function sets a digital output (ch) to a value (data - 0 or 1) for a specified time in msec.

DapiDOSet1_WithTimer

 

Description

This function sets a digital output (ch) to a value (data – 0 or 1) for a certain time in ms.

 

Definition

void DapiDOSet1_WithTimer(ULONG handle, ULONG ch, ULONG data, ULONG time_ms);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
ch= Specifies the number of the output to be set (0 .. )
data= Specifies the data value to be written (0 / 1)
time_ms=Specifies the time in which the output is set [ms].

 

Return-Value

None

 

Comment

This command is supported by all output modules of the NET series as well as by our RO-O8-R8 module.
This command loses its validity if it is overwritten with other values.
If you want to deactivate the command, it must be overwritten with time_ms=0.

 

Programming example

DapiDOSet1_WithTimer(handle, 2, 1, 1000);
//Setting channel 2 for 1000msec to 1

DapiDOSetBit32
With this command you can change the states of outputs to 1 without changing the states of the neighboring outputs.

DapiDOSetBit32

 

Description

This command can be used to switch outputs selectively to 1 without changing the states of adjacent outputs.

 

Definition

void DapiDOSetBit32(uint handle, uint ch, uint data);

 

Parameters

handle = This is the handle of an open module
ch = Specifies the number of the output from which writing is to start
data = Specifies the data value to be written (up to 32 bits)

 

Return-Value

None

 

Comment

Only the bits with a value of 1 in the data parameter are considered by the command.

 

Programming example

data = 0x1; // Output 0 would be changed to 1. The states of outputs 1-31 won’t be changed
DapiDOSetBit32(handle, 0, data);

data = 0xf; // Outputs 0-3 would be changed to 1. The states of outputs 4-31 won’t be changed
DapiDOSetBit32(handle, 0, data);

data = 0xff; // Outputs 0-7 would be changed to 1. The states of outputs 8-31 won’t be changed
DapiDOSetBit32(handle, 0, data);

data = 0xff000000; // Outputs 23-31 would be changed to 1. The states of outputs 0-21 won’t be changed
DapiDOSetBit32(handle, 0, data);

DapiDOReadback32
This command reads back the 32 digital outputs.

DapiDOReadback32

 

Description

This command reads back the 32 digital outputs.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiDOReadback32(ULONG handle, ULONG ch);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
ch= Specifies the number of the output from which the read back is to be performed (0, 32, 64, ..)

 

Return-Value

Status of 32 outputs.

DapiDOReadback64
This command reads the current PWM frequency of the module

DapiDOReadback32

 

Description

This command reads back the 32 digital outputs.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiDOReadback32(ULONG handle, ULONG ch);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
ch= Specifies the number of the output from which the read back is to be performed (0, 32, 64, ..)

 

Return-Value

Status of 32 outputs.

timeout protection function

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialCMDTimeout
This command is used to set the timeout protection function.

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialCMDTimeout

 

Description

This command is used to set the timeout protection function.

There are three different timeout methods since 2021.

 

“normal” timeout
This is the timeout that our modules already have since 2009.
Procedure for the timeout command:
The timeout is activated by command.
If then a so-called timeout event takes place (pause between two accesses to the module is greater than the allowed timeout time) the following happens:
– All outputs are switched off.
– The timeout status goes to “2”.
– The timeout LED turns on (for modules that have such a status).
Further accesses to the outputs are then still possible, but the timeout is no longer active. Not again until it has been reactivated.

 

“auto reactivate” timeout
This is a timeout mode implemented since 2021 that automatically reactivates the timeout after the timeout event occurs.
Procedure for the timeout command:
The timeout is activated by command.
If then a so-called timeout event occurs (pause between two accesses to the module is greater than the allowed timeout time) the following happens:
– All outputs are switched off.
– The timeout status goes to “4”.
– The timeout LED turns on (for modules that have such a status).
Further accesses to the outputs are then still possible. AND the timeout is still active. If the timeout time is exceeded again, the outputs are switched off again.

 

“secure outputs” timeout
This is a timeout mode implemented since 2021, which prevents write access to the outputs after the timeout event has occurred.This ensures that the software must first restore a “secure” state of the outputs, since the module’s timeout mechanism has changed the outputs to predefined values.
Procedure for the timeout command:
The timeout is activated by command.
If then a so-called timeout event takes place(pause between two accesses to the module is greater than the allowed timeout time) the following happens:
– All outputs are switched off.
– The timeout status goes to “6”.
– The timeout LED turns on (for modules that have such a status).
Further access to the outputs is NOT possible. Only after reactivating the timeout or deactivating the timeout the outputs can be written.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, par1, par2);

 

Parameter
handle=This is the handle of an open module
cmd = function to be executed
par1 = value that is passed to the function
par2 = value that is passed to the function

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutSetValueSec
This command is used to set the timeout time.

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutSetValueSec

 

Description
This command is used to set the timeout time.

 

Definition
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, par1, par2);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_SET_VALUE_SEC
par1 = seconds [s]
par2 = milliseconds [100ms] (value 6 = 600ms)

 

Comment
The permissible value range of the time specification is between min. 0,1 seconds
and max. 6553 seconds.

 

Programming example
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_SET_VALUE_SEC, 3, 7);
//The time of the timeout is set to 3.7sec.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutActivate
This command activates the "normal" timeout

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutActivate

 

Description
This command activates the “normal” timeout.

 

Definition
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, 0, 0);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_ACTIVATE

 

Programming example
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_ACTIVATE, 0, 0);
//The “normal” timeout is activated.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutActivateAutoReactivate
This command activates the "auto reactivate" timeout

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutActivateAutoReactivate

 

Description
This command activates the “auto reactivate” timeout.
In this mode, the timeout is automatically reactivated after the timeout event.
After the timeout event.
– ..all outputs are switched off
– ..the timeout status is set to “4
– ..the timeout LED is switched on (for modules that have such a status)
Further accesses to the outputs are then still possible AND the timeout is still active.
If the timeout time is exceeded again, the outputs are switched off again.

 

Definition
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, 0, 0);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_ACTIVATE_AUTO_REACTIVATE

 

Programming example
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_ACTIVATE_AUTO_REACTIVATE, 0, 0);
//The “auto reactivate” timeout is activated.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutActivateSecureOutputs
Dieser Befehl aktiviert den "secure outputs" Timeout

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutActivateSecureOutputs

 

Description
This command activates the “secure outputs” timeout.
In this mode, write access to the outputs is prevented after a timeout event.
This ensures that the software must first restore the outputs to a “secure” state,
because the timeout mechanism of the module has changed the outputs to predefined values.
After the timeout event.
– ..all outputs are switched off
– ..the timeout status is set to “6
– ..the timeout LED is switched on (for modules that have such a status)
Further accesses to the outputs are NOT possible. Only after reactivating the
timeout or deactivating the timeout the outputs can be written.

 

Definition
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, 0, 0);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_ACTIVATE_SECURE_OUTPUTS

 

Programming example
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_ACTIVATE_SECURE_OUTPUTS, 0, 0);
//The “secure outputs” timeout is activated.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutDeactivate
This command deactivates the timeout

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutDeactivate

 

Description
This command deactivates the timeout.

 

Definition
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, 0, 0);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DEACTIVATE

 

Programming example
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DEACTIVATE, 0, 0);
//The timeout is deactivated.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutGetStatus
This command is used to read the timeout status

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutGetStatus

 

Description
This command is used to read the timeout status.

 

Definition
ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_GET_STATUS, 0, 0);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_GET_STATUS

 

Return-Wert

Return = 0 (timeout is deactivated)

 

Values for the “normal” timeout
Return = 1 (Timeout “normal” is activated)
Return = 2 (timeout “normal” has occurred)

 

Values for the “auto reactivate” timeout
Return = 3 (Timeout “auto reactivate” is activated)
Return = 4 (auto reactivate timeout has occurred one or more times)

 

Values for the “secure” timeout
Return = 5 (Timeout “secure” is activated)
Return = 6 (Timout “secure” has taken place. In this status, writing to the outputs is prevented).

 

Programming example
unsigned long status = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_GET_STATUS, 0, 0);
printf(“Status = %lun”, status);
//query of timeout status with output.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueMaskWRSet32
This command determines the outputs to be set during a timeout

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueMaskWRSet32

 

Description
This command determines the outputs to be set during a timeout.

 

Definition
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, ch, par2);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_MASK_WR_SET32
ch = Specifies the number of the output from which writing should start (0, 32, 64, ..)
par2 = [32 Bit] Specifies the outputs which are to be activated at a timeout

 

Programming example
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_MASK_WR_SET32, 0, 0xff);
//The first 8 relays are switched on in case of timeout.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueMaskRDSet32
This command serves to read out the transferred values

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueMaskRDSet32

 

Description
This command serves to read out the transferred values.

 

Definition
ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, 0, 0);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_MASK_RD_SET32

 

Return-Value
[32 Bit] Value passed to the SET command

 

Programming example
long value = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_MASK_RD_SET32, 0, 0);
printf(“%0xn”, value);
//The value passed to the SET command is read out and displayed.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueMaskWRClr32
This command determines the outputs that should be switched off during a timeout

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueMaskWRClr32

 

Description
This command determines the outputs that should be switched off during a timeout.

 

Definition
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, ch, par2);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_MASK_WR_CLR32
ch = Specifies the number of the output from which writing should start (0, 32, 64, ..)
par2 = [32 Bit] Specifies the outputs to be deactivated in case of a timeout

 

Programming example
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_MASK_WR_CLR32, 0, 0xff);
//The first 8 relays are switched off.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueMaskRDClr32
This command is used to read out the passed values

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueMaskRDClr32

 

Description
This command is used to read out the passed values.

 

Definition
LONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, 0, 0);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_MASK_RD_CLR32

 

Return-Value

[32 bit] Value that is passed to the CLR command

Programming example
unsigned long value = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_MASK_RD_CLR32, 0, 0);
printf(“%0x\n”, value);
//The value that was passed to the CLR command is read out and displayed.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueLoadDefault
Resets the SET and CLR values to the original value

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialTimeoutDoValueLoadDefault

 

Description
Resets the SET and CLR values to the default value.
(SET value = 0, CLR value = FFFFFFFF)

 

Definition
LONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT, cmd, 0, 0);

 

Parameter
cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_LOAD_DEFAULT

 

Programming example
DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_TIMEOUT,
DAPI_SPECIAL_TIMEOUT_DO_VALUE_LOAD_DEFAULT, 0, 0);

//SET and CRL values are set to the default value.

Software FIFO-functions

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialCMDSWFifo
This command is used to set the software FIFO of the NET-Modules

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialCMDSWFifo

 

Description

This command is used to set the software FIFO.
DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO commands only work with the NET series.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, par2);

 

Parameters

handle = This is the handle of an open module
cmd = function to be executed
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO. So far there is only instance 0
par2 = value that is passed to the function

Remark

Always define the submodule first with the DapiSpecialSWFifoSetSubmodule command!

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoSetSubmodule
This command specifies to which submodule the data of the software FIFO are transferred

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoSetSubmodule

 

Description

This command specifies to which submodule the data of the software FIFO are transferred.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, par2);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_SET_SUBMODULE
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO
par2 = indicates the number of the submodule (0, 1, 2, 3, …)

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_SET_SUBMODULE, fifo_instance, 2);
//The software FIFO transfers the data to submodule 2.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoGetSubmodule
This command returns the number of the submodule to which the data is transferred

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialSWFifoGetSubmodule

 

Description

This command returns the number of the submodule to which the data is transferred.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_SUBMODULE
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Return value

Number of the submodule (0, 1, 2, 3, …)

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_SET_SUBMODULE, fifo_instance, 2);
//The software FIFO transfers the data to submodule 2.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoActivate
This command activates the Fifo data transfer within the NET modules.

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoActivate

 

Description

This command activates the Fifo data transfer within the NET modules.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_ACTIVATE
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_ACTIVATE, fifo_instance, 0);
//The automatic output of the D/A converter is activated.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoDeactivate
This command deactivates the Fifo data transfer within the NET modules

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoDeactivate

 

Description

This command deactivates the Fifo data transfer within the NET modules.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_DEACTIVATE
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_DEACTIVATE, fifo_instance, 0);
//The automatic output of the D/A converter is deactivated.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoGetActivity
This command gets the status of the FIFO transmission to the D/A converter (whether active or inactive)

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialSWFifoGetActivity

 

Description

This command gets the status of the FIFO transmission to the D/A converter (whether active or inactive).

 

Definition

ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_ACTIVITY
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Return value

Return = 0 (transmission is deactivated)
Return = 1 (transmission is activated)

 

Programming example

unsigned long ret = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_ACTIVITY, fifo_instance, 0);
printf(“Status = %lu\n”, ret);
//transfer status is retrieved

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoInitAndClear
This command deletes existing data from the software FIFO memory and returns the FIFO mechanism to its original state

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialSWFifoInitAndClear

 

Description

This command deletes existing data from the software FIFO memory and returns the FIFO mechanism to its original state.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_INIT_AND_CLEAR
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_INIT_AND_CLEAR, fifo_instance, 0);
//existing data is deleted from the FIFO memory.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoIOActivate
This command activates the FIFO I/O input/output.

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialSWFifoIOActivate

 

Description

This command activates the FIFO I/O input/output.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_IO_ACTIVATE
fifo_instance = Gibt die Instanz des Software FIFO an

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_IO_ACTIVATE, fifo_instance, 0);
//The automatic output of the FIFO to the module is activated.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoIODeactivate
This command disables the FIFO I/O input/output.

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialSWFifoIODeactivate

 

Description

This command disables the FIFO I/O input/output.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_IO_DEACTIVATE
fifo_instance = Gibt die Instanz des Software FIFO an

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_IO_DEACTIVATE, fifo_instance, 0);
//The automatic output of the FIFO to the module is deactivated.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoSetChannel
This command specifies the A/D channels to which the FIFO data is to be transferred, specifying the start and end channels

DapiSpecialCommand – DapiSpecialSWFifoSetChannel

 

Description

This command specifies the A/D channels to which the FIFO data is to be transferred, specifying the start and end channels.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, ch);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_SET_CHANNEL
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO
ch = specification of the start and end channel

 

Programming example

unsigned long ch_start = 0; //Start with D/A Channel 0
unsigned long ch_end = 1; //End with D/A Channel 1

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_SET_Channel, fifo_instance,
((ch_end << 8) & 0xff00) | (ch_start & 0xff);
//The start and end channel is defined

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoGetChannel
This command shows the D/A channels to which the data is transferred

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoGetChannel

 

Description

This command shows the D/A channels to which the data is transferred.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_CHANNEL
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Return value

Number of the A/D channels
Bit 0-7 Start channel
Bit 8-15 End channel

 

Programming example

unsigned long ret = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_CHANNEL, fifo_instance, 0);
printf(“Channel = %lu\n”, ret);
//Shows on which A/D channels the data is transferred.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoSetFrequencyHz
This command specifies the frequency interval (in Hertz) from the FIFO to the module

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoSetFrequencyHz

 

Description

This command specifies the frequency interval (in Hertz) from the FIFO to the module.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, par2);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_SET_FREQUENCY_HZ
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO
par2 = frequency interval in Hertz (Hz)

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_SET_FREQUENCY_HZ, fifo_instance, 10);
//Sets the frequency interval to 10Hz.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoGETFrequencyHz
This command returns the previously set frequency interval in Hertz

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoGETFrequencyHz

 

Description

This command returns the previously set frequency interval in Hertz.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_FREQUENCY_HZ
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Return value

Frequency interval in Hertz (Hz)

 

Programming example

unsigned long ret = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_FREQUENCY_HZ, fifo_instance, 0);
printf(“Frequency = %lu (Hz)\n”, ret);
//Displays the previously set frequency interval.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoGetBytesFree
This command is used to read the free bytes in the software FIFO buffer

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoGetBytesFree

 

Description

This command is used to read the free bytes in the software FIFO buffer.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_BYTES_FREE
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Return value

Free bytes of the software FIFO

 

Programming example

unsigned long ret = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_BYTES_FREE, fifo_instance, 0);
printf(“Free memory = %lu\n”, ret);
//Output the remaining free bytes of the memory.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoGetBytesPerSample
This command specifies how many bytes are required for writing to the D/A converter

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoGetBytesPerSample

 

Description

This command specifies how many bytes are required for writing to the D/A converter.
Example: If 3 D/A channels are written to a 16 bit (2 byte) D/A converter, 3×2 bytes are required per sample. So the value 6 will be returned.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_BYTES_PER_SAMPLE
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Return value

Bytes required per sample

 

Programming example

unsigned long ret = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_BYTES_PER_SAMPLE, fifo_instance, 0);
printf(“Required bytes = %lu\n”, ret);
//Output of the required bytes per sample.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoGetBytesPerSample
This command specifies how many bytes are required for writing to the D/A converter

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoGetBytesPerSample

 

Description

This command specifies how many bytes are required for writing to the D/A converter.
Example: If 3 D/A channels are written to a 16 bit (2 byte) D/A converter, 3×2 bytes are required per sample. So the value 6 will be returned.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_BYTES_PER_SAMPLE
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Return value

Bytes required per sample

 

Programming example

unsigned long ret = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_BYTES_PER_SAMPLE, fifo_instance, 0);
printf(“Required bytes = %lu\n”, ret);
//Output of the required bytes per sample.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoSetMode
This command sets the software FIFO mode

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoSetMode

 

Description

This command sets the software FIFO mode. This command is not yet supported in the current firmware.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, par2);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_SET_MODE
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO
par2 = Software FIFO Mode

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_SET_MODE, fifo_instance, 0);
//The software FIFO mode is set.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoGetMode
This command returns the previously set FIFO mode

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoGetMode

 

Description

This command returns the previously set FIFO mode. Currently this mode is not yet supported in the firmware.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameters

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_MODE
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Return value

FIFO Software Mode

 

Programming example

unsigned long ret = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_MODE, fifo_instance, 0);
printf(“Mode = %lu\n”, ret);
//Get the previously set FIFO mode.

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialSWFifoGetStatus
This command can be used to retrieve status values

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialSWFifoGetStatus

 

Beschreibung

This command can be used to retrieve status values.

 

Definition

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO, cmd, fifo_instance, 0);

 

Parameter

cmd = DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_STATUS
fifo_instance = Specifies the instance of the software FIFO

 

Return-Value

Description
(FIFO status generates a return value…)		 Return value in hex
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_STATUS_IS_ACTIVE … when the output of the D/A converter is active 0x01
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_STATUS_IO_IS_ACTIVE … if the output of the FIFO I/O is active 0x02
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_STATUS_FIFO_OVERFLOW … if too much data is written into the FIFO 0x04
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_STATUS_FIFO_UNDERRUN … when the FIFO runs empty 0x08
DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_STATUS_FIFO_OUT_OF_SYNC … if the FIFO communication within the modules is interrupted 0x10

Programming example

unsigned long ret;

ret = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_SW_FIFO,DAPI_SPECIAL_SW_FIFO_GET_STATUS, fifo_instance, 0);
if((ret & 0x01) != 0) {printf(“is_active”);}
if((ret & 0x02) != 0) {printf(“io_is_active”);}
if((ret & 0x04) != 0) {printf(“fifo_overflow”);}
if((ret & 0x08) != 0) {printf(“fifo_underrun”);}
if((ret & 0x10) != 0) {printf(“fifo_out_of_sync);}

DapiSpecialCommand - DapiSpecialCMDAD
This command controls the Software FIFO of a A/D converter.

DapiSpecialCommand-DapiSpecialCMDAD

 

Description

This command manages the control of the software FIFO of an A/D converter.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiSpecialCommand(ULONG handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_AD, ULONG cmd, ULONG ch_range, ULONG par0);

 

Parameters

handle = This is the handle of an open module
ch_range = Indicates the number of the A/D converter module (see example or file delib.h)

 

Initialize FIFO

cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_INIT
par0=not defined

Activate FIFO
cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_ACTIVATE
par0=not defined

Deactivate FIFO
cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_DEACTIVATE
par0=not defined

Set FIFO interval
cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_SET_INTERVAL_MS
par0=interval [msec]

Set FIFO for an A/D converter channel
cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_SET_CHANNEL
par0=16 bit value for A/D channels that are written to the FIFO. Each bit stands for one channel (Bit0 -> AD0, Bit1 -> AD1, … Bit15 -> AD15).
If the bit is set, the corresponding A/D channel is active.

Request FIFO status
cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_GET_STATUS
par0=not defined

 

Return-Value

cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_INIT
no return value

cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_ACTIVATE
no return value

cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_DEACTIVATE
no return value

cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_SET_INTERVAL_MS
no return value

cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_SET_CHANNEL
no return value

cmd=DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_GET_STATUS
return=current FIFO status

Value [hex] Meaning Explanation 0x80 RO_FIFO_STATUS_MASK_MEASURE_ENABLED FIFO is active 0x40 RO_FIFO_STATUS_MASK_TEST_DATA
0x20 RO_FIFO_STATUS_MASK_OVERFLOW FIFO Buffer is full 0x10 RO_FIFO_STATUS_MASK_UNDERRUN
0x08 RO_FIFO_STATUS_FULL_256_BYTE 256 Byte data available 0x04 RO_FIFO_STATUS_FULL_64_BYTE 64 Byte data available 0x02 RO_FIFO_STATUS_FULL_16_BYTE 16 Byte data available 0x01 RO_FIFO_STATUS_FULL_1_BYTE 1 Byte data available

 

Programming example

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_AD, DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_DEACTIVATE, DAPI_SPECIAL_AD_CH0_CH15, 0);
// deactivates the current AD-FIFO recording for AD module0 (channel 0 to 15)

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_AD, DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_INIT, DAPI_SPECIAL_AD_CH0_CH15, 0);
// initializing a new AD-FIFO recording for AD module 0 (channel 0 to 15)

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_AD, DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_SET_INTERVAL_MS, DAPI_SPECIAL_AD_CH0_CH15, 100);
// Set the AD-FIFO interval for recording to 100 ms for AD module 0 (channel 0 to 15).

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_AD, DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_SET_CHANNEL, DAPI_SPECIAL_AD_CH0_CH15, 0x1051);
// set the A/D channels to be recorded for AD module 0 (channel 0 to 15)
// 0x1051 [hex] = 0001 0000 0101 0001 0001 [bin]
// the following channels are recorded: AD0, AD4, AD6 and AD12

DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_AD, DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_ACTIVATE, DAPI_SPECIAL_AD_CH0_CH15, 0);
// starts / activates the recording

status = DapiSpecialCommand(handle, DAPI_SPECIAL_CMD_AD, DAPI_SPECIAL_RO_AD_FIFO_GET_STATUS, DAPI_SPECIAL_AD_CH0_CH15, 0);
// get the current AD-FIFO status

DapiWriteFifo
This command writes data records into the software FIFO

DapiWriteFifo

 

Description

This command writes data records into the software FIFO.

 

Definition

DapiWriteFifo(ULONG handle, ULONG fifo_instance, ULONG type, UCHAR * buffer, ULONG buffer_length);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
fifo_instance=Gives the instance of the software FIFO
type=Gives the FIFO type
buffer=Buffer for the record to be sent
buffer_length=Length of the buffer

 

Programming example

DapiWriteFifo(handle, fifo_instance, 0, buff, pos);
//Writes the data set to the software FIFO.

DapiReadFifo
This command reads the Software-FIFO of the RO-Modules

DapiReadFifo

 

Description

This command reads the software FIFO. The data sets read out are deleted from the module’s software FIFO after reading.

 

Definition

ULONG DapiReadFifo(ULONG handle, ULONG type, UCHAR * buffer, ULONG buffer_length);

 

Parameters

handle=This is the handle of an open module
fifo_instance=Gives the instance of the software FIFO
type=Gives the FIFO type
buffer=Buffer for the record to be received
buffer_length=Length of the buffer

 

Return-Value

Length of the read FIFO data records

 

Structure of a FIFO data record (example with 2 active AD channels, AD0 and AD4)

Byte || Meaning || Value [hex]

0 RO_FIFO_ID_START 0xf0

1 FIFO type
2 Time stamp (Bit0..Bit7)
3 Time stamp (Bit8..Bit15)
4 Active A/D channels (Bit0..Bit7) 0x11

5 Active A/D channels (Bit8..Bit15) 0x00

6 A/D value channel 0 (Bit0..Bit7)
7 A/D value channel 0 (Bit8..Bit15)
8 A/D value channel 4 (Bit0..Bit7)
9 A/D value channel 4 (Bit8..Bit15)
10 RO_FIFO_ID_END 0xf1

FIFO data set = 7 bytes ID + (2 x number of active A/D channels) bytes data

 

RO_FIFO_ID_START

Signals the beginning of a new FIFO data record. The RO_FIFO_ID_START always has the value 0xf0 [hex].

 

FIFO type

Specifies the FIFO type (e.g. RO_FIFO_ID_TYPE_AD16M0 for A/D-FIFO)

 

Time stamp

Specifies the 16 bit time stamp of the current record. The time reference here is the time of activation of the FIFO.
If the time stamp overflows, it is reset to 0.

 

Active A/D channels

Specifies a 16 bit value for the currently active A/D channels. Each bit represents one channel (Bit0 -> AD0, Bit1 -> AD1, … Bit15 -> AD15).
If the bit is set, the corresponding A/D channel is active

RO_FIFO_ID_END
Signals the end of a FIFO data record. The RO_FIFO_ID_END always has the value 0xf1 [hex].

 

Comment

This command is only supported by our RO-ETH series modules.
Please note that the software FIFO must be activated or initialized with the command “DapiSpecialCMDAD”.

 

Programming example

bytes_received = DapiReadFifo(handle, DAPI_FIFO_TYPE_READ_AD_FIFO, buffer, sizeof(buffer));
// Reads the Software FIFO

Connection example Relais

Connection example

Manual

Manual USB-OPTOIN-8 / USB-RELAIS-8
Hard- and Software-description
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DELIB driver library

Manual of the DELIB driver library
Documentation of all functions for the driver library
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  • Windows 10, 8, Vista, 7, XP, 2000 andLinux
  • Moduel open/close functions
  • Digital inputs: reading 1 / 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 bit
  • Digital outputs: Write 1 / 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 bit
  • A/D Lesen: read, read_volt, read_mA, A/D Modus einstellen
  • D/A schreiben: write, write_volt, write_mA, D/A-Modus einstellen
DELIB (64-bit) driver library for Windows
For Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Vista, XP and 2000
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Installation file for the 64 bit DELIB driver library.

The following operating systems are supported:

64 bit

  • Windows 10 x64
  • Windows 7 x64
  • Windows 8 x64
  • Windows Server 2012 x64
  • Windows Server 2008 x64
  • Windows Vista x64
  • Windows XP x64
  • Windows Server 2003 x64

Included software

  • DT-Flasher x64
    Software to update DEDITEC module to the latest version
  • DELIB Configuration Utility x64
    Set configuration of module addresses
  • DELIB Module Config x64
    Configuration of module-specific settings
  • CAN Configuration Utility x64
    Set configuration of CAN modules
  • DELIB Module Demo x64
    Enables manual switching of a module
  • DELIB Command Line Interface x64
    Enables the execution of DELIB commands in the command line
  • Watchdog Configuration Utility x64
    Set configuration of a watchdog stick
DELIB (32-bit) driver library for Windows
For Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Vista, XP and 2000
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Installation file for the 32-bit version of the DELIB driver library.

The following operating systems are compatible:
32-Bit

    • Windows 10
    • Windows 7
    • Windows 8
    • Windows Server 2012
    • Windows Server 2008
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows XP
    • Windows Server 2003

64-Bit

  • Windows 10 x64
  • Windows 7 x64
  • Windows 8 x64
  • Windows Server 2012 x64
  • Windows Server 2008 x64
  • Windows Vista x64
  • Windows XP x64
  • Windows Server 2003 x64

Included software

  • DT-Flasher
    Software to update DEDITEC module to the latest version
  • DELIB Configuration Utility
    Set configuration of module addresses
  • DELIB Module Config
    Configuration of module-specific settings
  • CAN Configuration Utility
    Set configuration of CAN modules
  • DELIB Module Demo
    Enables manual switching of a module
  • DELIB Command Line Interface
    Enables the execution of DELIB commands in the command line
  • Watchdog Configuration Utility
    Set configuration of a watchdog stick

Attention:

With this version of the driver library, only 32-bit applications can be created, which can then be run on 32- and 64-bit systems.

DELIB driver library for Linux (32/64-bit)
For 32/64-bit Linux distributions starting with kernel 2.6.x
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DELIB driver library for Linux distributions (32/64-bit) starting with kernel 2.6.x

This driver package includes the following components:

  • DELIB USB driver
  • DELIB Ethernet driver
  • DELIB CLI

DELIB USB driver

Supports the following products:

  • NET-Series (via USB interface)
  • RO-USB-Series
  • BS-USB-Series
  • USB-Mini-Sticks
  • USB-Watchdog
  • USB-OPTION-8 / USB-RELAIS-8
  • USB-TTL-32 / USB-TTL-64

Note:

With the standard USB driver, you can access several USB products with different module IDs (for example one RO-USB and one USB-OPTOIN-8). Therefore, no additional driver installation is required.

If you want to access several USB products with the same module ID (for example one USB-OPTOIN-8 and one USB-RELAIS-8), you have to install additionally the Linux FTDI driver. The FTDI driver can be found at http://www.ftdichip.com.

 

DELIB Ethernet driver

Supports the following products:

  • NET-Series (via Ethernet Interface)
  • RO-ETH-Series
  • RO-ETH/LC-Series
  • BS-ETH-Serie
  • ETH-OPTION-8 / ETH-RELAIS-8
  • ETH-TTL-64

DELIB CLI

With the DELIB CLI (Command Line Interface) for Linux it is possible so controll all I/O’s over the command-line.

 

DELIB - Sample-Sources - Installer (approx. 10 MB)
Sample programs for different programming languages (Also in DELIB Setup included)
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Sample programs for different programming languages (Also in DELIB Setup included)

  • C (Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, Borland C)
  • C++ (Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0)
  • C# (Microsoft Visual C# 2008 to 2015)
  • Delphi (Borland Delphi 7)
  • VB (Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0)
  • VB.NET (Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 to 2015)
  • Java (Java native interface)
  • Java.dll (Ethernet protocol for ethernet products)

 

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Hardware-Updates (Firmware)
Flash files for the DT-Flasher
Download

The flash files can also be downloaded directly in the DT-Flasher.

This package contains firmware files for the following products:

STARTER-series:

  • USB-MINI-Sticks
  • USB-8-er Opto/Relay
  • Ethernet 8-er Opto/Relay
  • USB-TTL I/O
  • Ethernet-TTL I/O

BS-series:

  • BS-CAN Module
  • BS-ETH Module
  • BS-USB Module
  • BS-SER Module

RO-series Interfaces:

  • RO-USB
  • RO-SER
  • RO-ETH
  • RO-ETH/LC
  • RO-CAN

RO-series I/Os:

  • AD / DA Module
  • CNT8 / CNT-IGR
  • O8-R8 Time module
  • PT100
  • Stepper2

Development accessories

  • USB Controller 8
  • USB Watchdog Stick

DEDITEC driver CD

DEDITEC Driver CD with many helpful tools and manuals for commissioning your DEDITEC products.

  • DELIB driver library for Windows
  • Test and configuration software
  • Manuals
  • Data sheets
  • Example programs for C++, C#, VB, VB.Net, Delphi, LabVIEW

2 meter USB A/B connection cable

2 meter USB connection cable A to B.

  • Type: Plug A to plug B
  • length: 1,8m

8 pin connector with threaded coupling

Enables your application to be connected to the DEDITEC module

  • Type: Würth Elektronik / 691345510008
  • 100 % malfunction protected
  • Connection for all conductor types from 0.2mm² to 3.3mm²
  • Screw flange

8-times relay powermodule (switching capacity 40V/10A), which can be controlled by relays/opto-couplers

The MOD-REL8_10A has eight changeover relays with a switching capacity of 48V/10A AC or 30V/8A DC. It can be used as additional power stage for our digital output modules. The normally open contacts of a digital output module, e.g. a RO-USB-REL16, are simply connected in parallel to the inputs of this power stage. Additionally this module requires a power supply of 24V DC.

  • Power stage for all digital output modules
  • 8 change-over contact relay (CO) / 48V / 10A AC or. 30V / 8A DC
  • 24V power supply
  • Pluggable terminal strips for the connection wiring
  • Potential-free inputs (no control voltage required)

USB watchdog stick with 2 relays for shift operations

This USB-WATCHDOG-STICK monitors your operating PC or server and can reset the hardware independently in case of a program crash. Simply integrate the function of the Watchdog Stick into your application. As soon as a timeout occurs and the watchdog stick is no longer periodically reset, the two relay outputs are switched through. With an appropriate connection cabling, for example, the PC reset could be activated, an external SMS modem can send warnings or a connected siren signals an alarm. With the help of our free configuration tool, you can define how the relays should switch in case of an error.

  • USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 interface
  • Watchdog function
  • Monitoring your control PC or server
  • Timeout times adjustable from 10ms to 10h
  • Windows Watchdog API
  • 2 NO contact relay (NO)
  • Connection cable with DSUB9 socket (approx. 1.8m)

12V din rail relay

PLC interface for limiting continuous currents up to 10A, consisting of basic terminal with screw connection and pluggable miniature relay. Mountable on NS 35/7.5 mounting rail.

  • Nominal voltage: 230V AC / 220V DC
  • Switching voltage: 250 V AC/DC
  • 1 changeover contact
  • Reverse polarity protection, freewheeling diode
  • LED for voltage indication
  • Phoenix Contact, 2967617, PLC-RSC- 12DC/21HC

24V din rail relay

PLC interface for limiting continuous currents up to 10A, consisting of basic terminal with screw connection and pluggable miniature relay. Mountable on NS 35/7.5 DIN rail.

  • Nominal voltage: 24V AC/DC
  • Switching voltage: 250 V AC/DC
  • 1 changeover contact
  • Reverse polarity protection, freewheeling diode
  • LED for voltage indication
  • Phoenix Contact, 2967633, PLC-RSC- 24UC/21HC

8 pin connector with threaded coupling

Enables your application to be connected to the DEDITEC module

  • Type: Würth Elektronik / 691345510008
  • 100 % malfunction protected
  • Connection for all conductor types from 0.2mm² to 3.3mm²
  • Screw flange

DIN Rail

Top-hat rail for mounting our control technology modules.

  • Top-hat rail according to DIN EN 50022
  • Type: Phoenix Contact / 1208131
  • Dimensions in mm: 450 x 35 x 7.5 (L x W x D)

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