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Simple GUI software for the universal I/O-Box

Daniel Fuhrmannek — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:20:50 +0000

To help you get started using the I/O Box, we have developed a simple application.
The capabilities of the I/O Box are very extensive. The simple GUI tool uses the basic functionality of the box.
With this tool, you can now handle values or set signal states in no time.

Of course, we will also develop custom software to your needs.

The ipcas I/O Box is extremely flexible. The modular design allows easy adaptation to your individual needs. Digital and analog input and output modules are available for configuration as well as a PT100 module.
The Box communicates via USB and Ethernet.

The simple GUI tool is now available for download on the product page and at the support area.

USB Input Device: New firmware software

Daniel Fuhrmannek — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:09:46 +0000

We have improved the USB-Input-Device software and firmware.

The most significant innovations are the commands get pattern and set counter.

Retrieves the digital input state as pattern with Get pattern. The current input state must have not changed.
Set counter allows to set the counter to a desired value. Counting starts from this value.

Both functions can be used as a direct command or with the new configuration tools.

In addition, other innovations have been introduced. Here is a short list:

Log Communication

Customized item logging into a file LogFile.txt (Log to File) is possible, now.

Get Pattern / Event Filter

With Get Pattern the pattern status for all digital inputs can be retrieved manually.
In addition, with "Event Filter" update messages of individual digital inputs can be specifically excluded.

GetStateBit

The state of a digital input can be requested specifically with the buttons GetStateBit0 … GetStateBit5.

Set Counter

With "Set to Counter", the counter can be set to a desired value.

Temperatures Start/Stop

Interrupt the cyclic transmission of a temperature value with the Stop button. With the Start button the temperature value is again transferring cyclically.
For example, if the transmission cycle is 10 minutes and only one minute of the cycle has passed, click start/stop and do not wait nine minutes to get a new temperature value.

More information on the USB Input Device >>

Support / Download area >>

USB Input Device – USB I/O

Daniel Fuhrmannek — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:22:13 +0000

The USB Input Device (USB I/O) provides universal interfaces for recording digital input signals directly (and analog signals via converter)
through the USB connection of a PC or embedded system. The device has been uniquely designed for industrial deployment, and is
especially suitable for data acquisition, assessment of control signals as well as for post-processing of S0 signals, for example,
from thermistors, water meters and kilowatt-hour power meters.

Equipped with 6 digital ports (24 V DC) and 6 thermistor inputs (for DS18S20) via one-wire bus, it can be used to record any
kind of input values. Bit patterns, counted measurands, and events are relayed directly via USB interfaces to a server where they
can be visualized, evaluated and processed.

The voltage supply for the USB Input Device is provided via USB. Sensors, thermistors and clocks are attached with spring clips.
With these properties and its compact design the USB Input Device is your ideal companion also suitable for mobile deployment.
The intuitive and easily understandable configuration software allows you to adjust the settings of the various ports
(e.g., S0 interval, temperature measurements, etc.) to suit your individual requirements.

The USB input device as metering solution for on the S0 interface of kilowatt-hour-meters.



Photos: Taken at the Embedded World 2010

Further information on the USB-Input-Device product page.
Or please contact us.