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- ActiveX Control for Digital I/O Boards: Provides a COM/ActiveX interface for controlling CONTEC digital I/O boards, allowing developers to embed I/O control directly into Windows applications.
- Unified API Architecture: Part of the API-PAC(W32) unified driver library, ensuring consistent function calls and compatibility across multiple CONTEC hardware types (analog, digital, counter, GPIB, serial, etc.).
- Hardware Independence: The same ActiveX control can be used across different hardware interfaces (PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, PC Card, USB), minimizing code changes when upgrading or changing boards.
- User-Friendly Integration: Designed for easy use within Visual Basic, Visual C++, and other ActiveX-compatible development environments. No complex setup or low-level programming required.
- Foreground/Background Data Collection: Supports event-driven control, allowing data acquisition to continue in the background while other tasks execute in the foreground.
- Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities: Includes setup and diagnostic tools for verifying board installation, driver functionality, and I/O status.
- Sample Programs and Documentation: Provides practical sample code for rapid application development and demonstration of board capabilities.
- LabVIEW Compatibility: Fully compatible with CONTEC’s VI-DAQ and API-GPLV(W32) libraries for LabVIEW integration, enabling hybrid development environments.
- Multi-OS Support: Compatible with legacy and modern Windows operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP.
- Free Distribution and Updates: Provided free of charge with CONTEC DIO boards and available for download from CONTEC’s global portal.
- Unified API Architecture: Part of the API-PAC(W32) unified driver library, ensuring consistent function calls and compatibility across multiple CONTEC hardware types (analog, digital, counter, GPIB, serial, etc.).
- Hardware Independence: The same ActiveX control can be used across different hardware interfaces (PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, PC Card, USB), minimizing code changes when upgrading or changing boards.
- User-Friendly Integration: Designed for easy use within Visual Basic, Visual C++, and other ActiveX-compatible development environments. No complex setup or low-level programming required.
- Foreground/Background Data Collection: Supports event-driven control, allowing data acquisition to continue in the background while other tasks execute in the foreground.
- Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities: Includes setup and diagnostic tools for verifying board installation, driver functionality, and I/O status.
- Sample Programs and Documentation: Provides practical sample code for rapid application development and demonstration of board capabilities.
- LabVIEW Compatibility: Fully compatible with CONTEC’s VI-DAQ and API-GPLV(W32) libraries for LabVIEW integration, enabling hybrid development environments.
- Multi-OS Support: Compatible with legacy and modern Windows operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP.
- Free Distribution and Updates: Provided free of charge with CONTEC DIO boards and available for download from CONTEC’s global portal.
1. Product Overview
Product Name: ActiveX Components for CONTEC DIO Boards
Model: ACX-DIO(W95)
Article Number: ACX-DIO(W95)
Series: CONTEC ActiveX / API-PAC Software Series
Manufacturer: CONTEC Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Category: Software Driver Library / ActiveX Component for Digital I/O Control
Product Type: Windows-based ActiveX control library for CONTEC digital I/O boards
The CONTEC ACX-DIO(W95) is a specialized ActiveX component designed to provide seamless integration and control of CONTEC’s digital input/output (DIO) boards within Windows environments. It forms part of CONTEC’s broader API-PAC(W32) software suite, which provides unified driver libraries and programming interfaces for analog, digital, counter, communication, and motion control boards. The ACX-DIO(W95) component specifically targets developers using Microsoft Windows 95 through Windows XP, enabling rapid application development for industrial automation, measurement, and control systems through ActiveX-compatible environments such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, and LabVIEW.
2. Key Features
- ActiveX Control for Digital I/O Boards: Provides a COM/ActiveX interface for controlling CONTEC digital I/O boards, allowing developers to embed I/O control directly into Windows applications.
- Unified API Architecture: Part of the API-PAC(W32) unified driver library, ensuring consistent function calls and compatibility across multiple CONTEC hardware types (analog, digital, counter, GPIB, serial, etc.).
- Hardware Independence: The same ActiveX control can be used across different hardware interfaces (PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, PC Card, USB), minimizing code changes when upgrading or changing boards.
- User-Friendly Integration: Designed for easy use within Visual Basic, Visual C++, and other ActiveX-compatible development environments. No complex setup or low-level programming required.
- Foreground/Background Data Collection: Supports event-driven control, allowing data acquisition to continue in the background while other tasks execute in the foreground.
- Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities: Includes setup and diagnostic tools for verifying board installation, driver functionality, and I/O status.
- Sample Programs and Documentation: Provides practical sample code for rapid application development and demonstration of board capabilities.
- LabVIEW Compatibility: Fully compatible with CONTEC’s VI-DAQ and API-GPLV(W32) libraries for LabVIEW integration, enabling hybrid development environments.
- Multi-OS Support: Compatible with legacy and modern Windows operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP.
- Free Distribution and Updates: Provided free of charge with CONTEC DIO boards and available for download from CONTEC’s global portal.
3. Technical Specifications
- Software Type: ActiveX Control (COM Component)
- Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows XP Professional / Home Edition
- Windows 2000 Professional
- Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (SP3 or later)
- Windows Me / 98SE / 98 / 95
- Supported Programming Environments:
- Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.0
- Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.x / 2.0
- Microsoft Visual Basic .NET 2003 / 2002
- Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 / 2002
- Microsoft Visual C# .NET 2003 / 2002
- Borland C++ Builder 6.0 / 5.0
- Borland Delphi 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.0
- National Instruments LabVIEW 7.1 / 7.0 / 6.1 / 6i / 5.1 / 5.0
- Supported Hardware Interfaces:
- PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, PC Card (CardBus), and LPCI form factors
- Supported DIO Boards:
- PCI: PI-128L(PCI), PI-64L(PCI), PI-32L(PCI), PO-64L(PCI), PO-32L(PCI), PIO-16/16L(PCI)H, PIO-32/32L(PCI)H, PIO-64/64L(PCI), PIO-48D(PCI), PIO-32DM(PCI), RRY-16C(PCI)
- CompactPCI: PI-64L(CPCI), PO-64L(CPCI), PIO-32/32L(CPCI)
- PC Card: PIO-16/16L(CB)H, PIO-48D(CB)H, PIO-24W(PM)
- ISA: PI-64L(PC), PO-64L(PC), PIO-32/32T(PC), PIO-48C(PC), PIO-96W(PC), PIO-120D(PC)
- Maximum Controllable Channels: Up to 64 digital I/O channels per board
- Data Transfer: Supports bit-level and port-level digital I/O operations
- Hardware Filtering: Digital filter functions available to prevent chattering
- Interrupt Handling: Supports event-driven interrupts for input/output changes
- Compliance: IEEE-488.2 (for GPIB-related modules), Plug and Play compatible
4. Functionality
The ACX-DIO(W95) ActiveX component provides a high-level interface for controlling digital input and output operations on CONTEC DIO boards. It abstracts low-level hardware communication into accessible methods and properties that can be invoked directly from Windows-based applications.
Core Functions:
- Digital input reading (bit, byte, or port level)
- Digital output writing (bit, byte, or port level)
- Event-driven I/O monitoring
- Interrupt-based signal handling
- Hardware configuration and initialization
- Diagnostic and status reporting
Use Cases:
- Industrial automation and process control
- Data acquisition and monitoring systems
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Machine control and robotics
- Embedded system prototyping
- Educational and research applications
Compatibility:
- Fully compatible with CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) driver libraries
- Integrates with VI-DAQ for LabVIEW-based systems
- Can operate alongside other CONTEC ActiveX components (ACX-AIO, ACX-CNT, ACX-GPIB)
5. Components & Accessories
Included Software and Utilities:
- ACX-DIO(W95) ActiveX control library (DLL/OCX)
- API-PAC(W32) unified driver library
- Setup and configuration utility
- Diagnostic utility (API-TOOL Configuration)
- Sample programs for Visual Basic, Visual C++, and LabVIEW
- Help files and documentation (HTML and CHM formats)
Optional Add-ons:
- VI-DAQ (LabVIEW VI library for analog/digital/counter I/O)
- API-GPLV(W32) (LabVIEW GPIB driver)
- COM-DRV(W32) (Serial communication driver)
- API-AIO(WDM) (High-performance analog I/O driver)
- API-CNT(W95/NT) (Counter input driver)
- API-SMC(W95/NT) (Motor control driver)
- API-TIMER(W32) (High-precision timer control)
Connectors and Interfaces:
- Compatible with CONTEC’s standard I/O connectors and cable accessories
- Supports PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, and PC Card interfaces
6. Installation & Setup
System Requirements:
- IBM PC/AT compatible computer
- Supported Windows OS (95 through XP)
- Available PCI, ISA, or PC Card slot for the DIO board
- Minimum 32 MB RAM and 10 MB free disk space
Installation Procedure:
1. Install the CONTEC DIO hardware board and verify recognition in Windows Device Manager.
2. Run the API-PAC(W32) setup program to install the unified driver library.
3. Select the specific board model (e.g., PI-64L(PCI)) during setup.
4. Install the ACX-DIO(W95) ActiveX control via the provided installer or manually register the OCX file.
5. Use the “API-TOOL Configuration” utility to verify board detection and perform diagnostic tests.
6. Integrate the ActiveX control into your development environment (e.g., Visual Basic form or LabVIEW VI).
Configuration Tools:
- API-TOOL Configuration Ver.4.10 or later: Automatically detects installed CONTEC boards and provides configuration and diagnostic functions.
- Diagnostic Program: Tests I/O functionality and generates reports for troubleshooting.
7. Performance & Capabilities
- Channel Capacity: Up to 64 digital I/O channels per board; multiple boards can be controlled simultaneously.
- Data Throughput: Optimized for high-speed digital I/O operations via direct memory access (DMA) and bus mastering (depending on board model).
- Event Handling: Supports interrupt-driven I/O for real-time response.
- Timer Integration: Compatible with API-TIMER(W32) for microsecond-level timing control.
- Reliability: Industrial-grade stability with error detection and diagnostic feedback.
- Scalability: Supports up to 16 boards per system (depending on driver and OS limitations).
- Limitations: ActiveX control not supported under Linux; limited to Windows 95–XP environments.
8. Standards & Compliance
- Software Standards: COM/ActiveX compliant, Win32 API compatible
- Hardware Standards: IEEE-488.2 (for GPIB modules), PCI/ISA/CompactPCI bus compliant
- Operating System Compliance: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility
- Industry Standards: Supports Plug and Play, DMA, and interrupt-driven I/O
- Regulatory Compliance: Designed for industrial and laboratory use; conforms to CE and FCC standards when used with certified CONTEC hardware
9. Additional Information
Warranty & Support:
- Provided free of charge with CONTEC DIO boards
- Standard CONTEC software warranty applies (typically one year)
- Technical support available via CONTEC’s global portal and regional offices
Maintenance & Updates:
- Free software updates and driver library downloads available from CONTEC’s API-TOOL Developer’s Site: [http://www.contec.com/apipac/](http://www.contec.com/apipac/)
- Regular updates ensure compatibility with new Windows versions and hardware models
- Diagnostic and configuration utilities updated alongside driver releases
Documentation & Resources:
- Comprehensive help files and HTML documentation
- Sample programs demonstrating digital I/O operations
- Online resources for LabVIEW, Visual Basic, and C++ integration
Related Products:
- ACX-AIO(W95): ActiveX component for analog I/O boards
- ACX-CNT(W95): ActiveX component for counter input boards
- ACX-GPIB(W95): ActiveX component for GPIB communication boards
- API-PAC(W32): Unified driver library for all CONTEC I/O products
- VI-DAQ: LabVIEW VI library for CONTEC analog/digital/counter modules
Global Portal: [www.contec.com](http://www.contec.com)
Developer Resources: [http://www.contec.com/apipac/](http://www.contec.com/apipac/)
LabVIEW Support: [http://www.contec.com/vidaq/](http://www.contec.com/vidaq/)
### Summary
The CONTEC ACX-DIO(W95) ActiveX component is a robust, Windows-based software module that simplifies the integration and control of CONTEC digital I/O boards in industrial and laboratory environments. As part of the API-PAC(W32) suite, it provides a unified, hardware-independent programming interface compatible with multiple development environments and operating systems. With built-in diagnostic tools, sample programs, and comprehensive documentation, ACX-DIO(W95) enables rapid development of reliable, high-performance digital control applications. Its compatibility with LabVIEW, Visual Basic, and C++ makes it an essential tool for engineers and developers seeking efficient, scalable, and cost-effective I/O solutions.
Product Name: ActiveX Components for CONTEC DIO Boards
Model: ACX-DIO(W95)
Article Number: ACX-DIO(W95)
Series: CONTEC ActiveX / API-PAC Software Series
Manufacturer: CONTEC Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Category: Software Driver Library / ActiveX Component for Digital I/O Control
Product Type: Windows-based ActiveX control library for CONTEC digital I/O boards
The CONTEC ACX-DIO(W95) is a specialized ActiveX component designed to provide seamless integration and control of CONTEC’s digital input/output (DIO) boards within Windows environments. It forms part of CONTEC’s broader API-PAC(W32) software suite, which provides unified driver libraries and programming interfaces for analog, digital, counter, communication, and motion control boards. The ACX-DIO(W95) component specifically targets developers using Microsoft Windows 95 through Windows XP, enabling rapid application development for industrial automation, measurement, and control systems through ActiveX-compatible environments such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, and LabVIEW.
2. Key Features
- ActiveX Control for Digital I/O Boards: Provides a COM/ActiveX interface for controlling CONTEC digital I/O boards, allowing developers to embed I/O control directly into Windows applications.
- Unified API Architecture: Part of the API-PAC(W32) unified driver library, ensuring consistent function calls and compatibility across multiple CONTEC hardware types (analog, digital, counter, GPIB, serial, etc.).
- Hardware Independence: The same ActiveX control can be used across different hardware interfaces (PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, PC Card, USB), minimizing code changes when upgrading or changing boards.
- User-Friendly Integration: Designed for easy use within Visual Basic, Visual C++, and other ActiveX-compatible development environments. No complex setup or low-level programming required.
- Foreground/Background Data Collection: Supports event-driven control, allowing data acquisition to continue in the background while other tasks execute in the foreground.
- Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities: Includes setup and diagnostic tools for verifying board installation, driver functionality, and I/O status.
- Sample Programs and Documentation: Provides practical sample code for rapid application development and demonstration of board capabilities.
- LabVIEW Compatibility: Fully compatible with CONTEC’s VI-DAQ and API-GPLV(W32) libraries for LabVIEW integration, enabling hybrid development environments.
- Multi-OS Support: Compatible with legacy and modern Windows operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP.
- Free Distribution and Updates: Provided free of charge with CONTEC DIO boards and available for download from CONTEC’s global portal.
3. Technical Specifications
- Software Type: ActiveX Control (COM Component)
- Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows XP Professional / Home Edition
- Windows 2000 Professional
- Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (SP3 or later)
- Windows Me / 98SE / 98 / 95
- Supported Programming Environments:
- Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.0
- Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.x / 2.0
- Microsoft Visual Basic .NET 2003 / 2002
- Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 / 2002
- Microsoft Visual C# .NET 2003 / 2002
- Borland C++ Builder 6.0 / 5.0
- Borland Delphi 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.0
- National Instruments LabVIEW 7.1 / 7.0 / 6.1 / 6i / 5.1 / 5.0
- Supported Hardware Interfaces:
- PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, PC Card (CardBus), and LPCI form factors
- Supported DIO Boards:
- PCI: PI-128L(PCI), PI-64L(PCI), PI-32L(PCI), PO-64L(PCI), PO-32L(PCI), PIO-16/16L(PCI)H, PIO-32/32L(PCI)H, PIO-64/64L(PCI), PIO-48D(PCI), PIO-32DM(PCI), RRY-16C(PCI)
- CompactPCI: PI-64L(CPCI), PO-64L(CPCI), PIO-32/32L(CPCI)
- PC Card: PIO-16/16L(CB)H, PIO-48D(CB)H, PIO-24W(PM)
- ISA: PI-64L(PC), PO-64L(PC), PIO-32/32T(PC), PIO-48C(PC), PIO-96W(PC), PIO-120D(PC)
- Maximum Controllable Channels: Up to 64 digital I/O channels per board
- Data Transfer: Supports bit-level and port-level digital I/O operations
- Hardware Filtering: Digital filter functions available to prevent chattering
- Interrupt Handling: Supports event-driven interrupts for input/output changes
- Compliance: IEEE-488.2 (for GPIB-related modules), Plug and Play compatible
4. Functionality
The ACX-DIO(W95) ActiveX component provides a high-level interface for controlling digital input and output operations on CONTEC DIO boards. It abstracts low-level hardware communication into accessible methods and properties that can be invoked directly from Windows-based applications.
Core Functions:
- Digital input reading (bit, byte, or port level)
- Digital output writing (bit, byte, or port level)
- Event-driven I/O monitoring
- Interrupt-based signal handling
- Hardware configuration and initialization
- Diagnostic and status reporting
Use Cases:
- Industrial automation and process control
- Data acquisition and monitoring systems
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Machine control and robotics
- Embedded system prototyping
- Educational and research applications
Compatibility:
- Fully compatible with CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) driver libraries
- Integrates with VI-DAQ for LabVIEW-based systems
- Can operate alongside other CONTEC ActiveX components (ACX-AIO, ACX-CNT, ACX-GPIB)
5. Components & Accessories
Included Software and Utilities:
- ACX-DIO(W95) ActiveX control library (DLL/OCX)
- API-PAC(W32) unified driver library
- Setup and configuration utility
- Diagnostic utility (API-TOOL Configuration)
- Sample programs for Visual Basic, Visual C++, and LabVIEW
- Help files and documentation (HTML and CHM formats)
Optional Add-ons:
- VI-DAQ (LabVIEW VI library for analog/digital/counter I/O)
- API-GPLV(W32) (LabVIEW GPIB driver)
- COM-DRV(W32) (Serial communication driver)
- API-AIO(WDM) (High-performance analog I/O driver)
- API-CNT(W95/NT) (Counter input driver)
- API-SMC(W95/NT) (Motor control driver)
- API-TIMER(W32) (High-precision timer control)
Connectors and Interfaces:
- Compatible with CONTEC’s standard I/O connectors and cable accessories
- Supports PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, and PC Card interfaces
6. Installation & Setup
System Requirements:
- IBM PC/AT compatible computer
- Supported Windows OS (95 through XP)
- Available PCI, ISA, or PC Card slot for the DIO board
- Minimum 32 MB RAM and 10 MB free disk space
Installation Procedure:
1. Install the CONTEC DIO hardware board and verify recognition in Windows Device Manager.
2. Run the API-PAC(W32) setup program to install the unified driver library.
3. Select the specific board model (e.g., PI-64L(PCI)) during setup.
4. Install the ACX-DIO(W95) ActiveX control via the provided installer or manually register the OCX file.
5. Use the “API-TOOL Configuration” utility to verify board detection and perform diagnostic tests.
6. Integrate the ActiveX control into your development environment (e.g., Visual Basic form or LabVIEW VI).
Configuration Tools:
- API-TOOL Configuration Ver.4.10 or later: Automatically detects installed CONTEC boards and provides configuration and diagnostic functions.
- Diagnostic Program: Tests I/O functionality and generates reports for troubleshooting.
7. Performance & Capabilities
- Channel Capacity: Up to 64 digital I/O channels per board; multiple boards can be controlled simultaneously.
- Data Throughput: Optimized for high-speed digital I/O operations via direct memory access (DMA) and bus mastering (depending on board model).
- Event Handling: Supports interrupt-driven I/O for real-time response.
- Timer Integration: Compatible with API-TIMER(W32) for microsecond-level timing control.
- Reliability: Industrial-grade stability with error detection and diagnostic feedback.
- Scalability: Supports up to 16 boards per system (depending on driver and OS limitations).
- Limitations: ActiveX control not supported under Linux; limited to Windows 95–XP environments.
8. Standards & Compliance
- Software Standards: COM/ActiveX compliant, Win32 API compatible
- Hardware Standards: IEEE-488.2 (for GPIB modules), PCI/ISA/CompactPCI bus compliant
- Operating System Compliance: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility
- Industry Standards: Supports Plug and Play, DMA, and interrupt-driven I/O
- Regulatory Compliance: Designed for industrial and laboratory use; conforms to CE and FCC standards when used with certified CONTEC hardware
9. Additional Information
Warranty & Support:
- Provided free of charge with CONTEC DIO boards
- Standard CONTEC software warranty applies (typically one year)
- Technical support available via CONTEC’s global portal and regional offices
Maintenance & Updates:
- Free software updates and driver library downloads available from CONTEC’s API-TOOL Developer’s Site: [http://www.contec.com/apipac/](http://www.contec.com/apipac/)
- Regular updates ensure compatibility with new Windows versions and hardware models
- Diagnostic and configuration utilities updated alongside driver releases
Documentation & Resources:
- Comprehensive help files and HTML documentation
- Sample programs demonstrating digital I/O operations
- Online resources for LabVIEW, Visual Basic, and C++ integration
Related Products:
- ACX-AIO(W95): ActiveX component for analog I/O boards
- ACX-CNT(W95): ActiveX component for counter input boards
- ACX-GPIB(W95): ActiveX component for GPIB communication boards
- API-PAC(W32): Unified driver library for all CONTEC I/O products
- VI-DAQ: LabVIEW VI library for CONTEC analog/digital/counter modules
Global Portal: [www.contec.com](http://www.contec.com)
Developer Resources: [http://www.contec.com/apipac/](http://www.contec.com/apipac/)
LabVIEW Support: [http://www.contec.com/vidaq/](http://www.contec.com/vidaq/)
### Summary
The CONTEC ACX-DIO(W95) ActiveX component is a robust, Windows-based software module that simplifies the integration and control of CONTEC digital I/O boards in industrial and laboratory environments. As part of the API-PAC(W32) suite, it provides a unified, hardware-independent programming interface compatible with multiple development environments and operating systems. With built-in diagnostic tools, sample programs, and comprehensive documentation, ACX-DIO(W95) enables rapid development of reliable, high-performance digital control applications. Its compatibility with LabVIEW, Visual Basic, and C++ makes it an essential tool for engineers and developers seeking efficient, scalable, and cost-effective I/O solutions.
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