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- Full DasyLAB Integration: Enables direct use of CONTEC analog, digital, counter, and communication cards within the DasyLAB environment for real-time data acquisition, control, and analysis.
- Broad Hardware Compatibility: Supports a wide range of CONTEC boards, including PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, and PC Card interfaces for analog I/O, digital I/O, GPIB, serial, and counter modules.
- Unified API Architecture: Built upon CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) framework, providing consistent command structures and function naming across all supported hardware types.
- LabVIEW and DasyLAB Interoperability: Compatible with National Instruments LabVIEW VI libraries (VI-DAQ and API-GPLV) for hybrid system development.
- User-Friendly Configuration: Includes setup and diagnostic utilities for easy hardware configuration, parameter setting, and system verification.
- Cross-Platform Support: Available for Windows (XP through Windows 95) and Linux (RedHat and TurboLinux distributions).
- Sample Programs and Libraries: Includes practical examples and sample code for rapid application development and testing.
- High-Performance Data Handling: Supports event-driven control, background data collection, and high-speed analog/digital I/O operations.
- Hardware Independence: The same VI or API functions can be used across multiple hardware models, simplifying system upgrades or hardware changes.
- Free Software Updates: Latest driver libraries and sample programs are available for free download from CONTEC’s global portal.
- Broad Hardware Compatibility: Supports a wide range of CONTEC boards, including PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, and PC Card interfaces for analog I/O, digital I/O, GPIB, serial, and counter modules.
- Unified API Architecture: Built upon CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) framework, providing consistent command structures and function naming across all supported hardware types.
- LabVIEW and DasyLAB Interoperability: Compatible with National Instruments LabVIEW VI libraries (VI-DAQ and API-GPLV) for hybrid system development.
- User-Friendly Configuration: Includes setup and diagnostic utilities for easy hardware configuration, parameter setting, and system verification.
- Cross-Platform Support: Available for Windows (XP through Windows 95) and Linux (RedHat and TurboLinux distributions).
- Sample Programs and Libraries: Includes practical examples and sample code for rapid application development and testing.
- High-Performance Data Handling: Supports event-driven control, background data collection, and high-speed analog/digital I/O operations.
- Hardware Independence: The same VI or API functions can be used across multiple hardware models, simplifying system upgrades or hardware changes.
- Free Software Updates: Latest driver libraries and sample programs are available for free download from CONTEC’s global portal.
1. Product Overview
Product Name: Contec-DasyLAB
Model / Article Number: Contec-DasyLAB
Series: DasyLAB Driver Series for Contec Cards
Manufacturer: CONTEC Co., Ltd.
Product Type: Software driver package enabling DasyLAB integration with CONTEC data acquisition and control hardware
The Contec-DasyLAB driver is a specialized software interface designed to connect CONTEC’s extensive range of analog, digital, counter, and communication interface cards with the DasyLAB graphical data acquisition and analysis environment. Developed by CONTEC Co., Ltd., a global provider of industrial automation and measurement solutions, this driver package ensures seamless communication between DasyLAB and CONTEC’s hardware platforms, including PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, and PC Card devices. It is part of CONTEC’s broader software ecosystem that includes API-PAC(W32), VI-DAQ, and API-GPLV(W32), providing unified driver support across multiple programming and measurement environments such as LabVIEW, Visual Studio, and Linux.
2. Key Features
- Full DasyLAB Integration: Enables direct use of CONTEC analog, digital, counter, and communication cards within the DasyLAB environment for real-time data acquisition, control, and analysis.
- Broad Hardware Compatibility: Supports a wide range of CONTEC boards, including PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, and PC Card interfaces for analog I/O, digital I/O, GPIB, serial, and counter modules.
- Unified API Architecture: Built upon CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) framework, providing consistent command structures and function naming across all supported hardware types.
- LabVIEW and DasyLAB Interoperability: Compatible with National Instruments LabVIEW VI libraries (VI-DAQ and API-GPLV) for hybrid system development.
- User-Friendly Configuration: Includes setup and diagnostic utilities for easy hardware configuration, parameter setting, and system verification.
- Cross-Platform Support: Available for Windows (XP through Windows 95) and Linux (RedHat and TurboLinux distributions).
- Sample Programs and Libraries: Includes practical examples and sample code for rapid application development and testing.
- High-Performance Data Handling: Supports event-driven control, background data collection, and high-speed analog/digital I/O operations.
- Hardware Independence: The same VI or API functions can be used across multiple hardware models, simplifying system upgrades or hardware changes.
- Free Software Updates: Latest driver libraries and sample programs are available for free download from CONTEC’s global portal.
3. Technical Specifications
Supported Operating Systems (Windows):
- Windows XP Professional / Home Edition
- Windows 2000 Professional
- Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (SP3 or later)
- Windows Me / 98SE / 98 / 95
Supported Operating Systems (Linux):
- RedHat Linux 6.2 – 9.0 (Kernel 2.2.14 – 2.4.21)
- TurboLinux 6.0 – 8.0 (Kernel 2.2.13 – 2.4.18)
Supported Programming Environments:
- National Instruments: LabVIEW 7.1 / 7.0 / 6.1 / 6i / 5.1 / 5.0
- Microsoft: Visual Basic 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.0, Visual C++ 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.x / 2.0, Visual Basic .NET 2003 / 2002, Visual C++ .NET 2003 / 2002, Visual C# .NET 2003 / 2002
- Borland: C++ Builder 6.0 / 5.0, Delphi 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.0
Supported Hardware Interfaces:
- Analog I/O Boards: ADA16-32/2(PCI)F, AD12-16U(PCI)EH, AD16-16(LPCI)L, DA12-8(PCI), DA16-4(LPCI)L, etc.
- Digital I/O Boards: PI-64L(PCI), PIO-32/32L(PCI), PIO-16/16L(LPCI)H, PIO-48D(PCI), PO-64L(PCI)H, etc.
- GPIB Communication Boards: GP-IB(CPCI)F, GP-IB(PCI)F, GP-IB(LPCI)F, GP-IB(CB)F, GP-IB(PM), GP-IB(PC)L.
- Serial Communication Boards: COM-1(LPCI)H, COM-4(PCI)H, COM-8(PCI)H, COM-2(PM), COM-4(CB)H.
- Counter Boards: CNT24-4(PCI), CNT24-4D(PCI), CNT32-8M(PCI), CNT32-4MT(CB).
- Motor Control Boards: SMC-2P(PCI), SMC-4P(PCI), SMC-3(PC).
Supported Bus Types: PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, PC Card (CB, PM), LPCI.
Compliance: IEEE-488 / IEEE-488.2 for GPIB communication modules.
Dimensions and Weight: Software product (no physical dimensions).
Material: Digital software package (distributed electronically).
4. Functionality
The Contec-DasyLAB driver acts as a middleware layer between DasyLAB and CONTEC’s hardware modules. It translates DasyLAB’s graphical block-based commands into low-level API calls that directly control the hardware’s analog, digital, counter, or communication functions.
Primary Functions:
- Analog I/O: Continuous or triggered sampling, analog signal generation, and multi-channel acquisition up to 64 channels.
- Digital I/O: Bit-level or port-level input/output, hardware filtering, and event-driven control.
- Counter/Timer: Frequency measurement, pulse counting, and event timing with microsecond precision.
- GPIB Communication: IEEE-488.2-compliant data exchange with laboratory instruments, supporting master/slave modes and DMA/FIFO transfer.
- Serial Communication: RS-232C/RS-422/RS-485 communication with adjustable buffer sizes and flow control.
- Motor Control: Stepping and servo motor positioning, PTP motion, jogging, and multi-axis interpolation.
Use Cases and Applications:
- Laboratory data acquisition and control
- Industrial automation and process monitoring
- Test and measurement systems
- Embedded control in manufacturing environments
- Educational and research instrumentation setups
Compatibility:
Fully compatible with DasyLAB, LabVIEW, and CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) libraries. It can coexist with other CONTEC drivers such as API-AIO, API-DIO, API-GPIB, and API-SIO, but cannot run simultaneously with National Instruments GPIB drivers on the same hardware.
5. Components & Accessories
Included Software Components:
- DasyLAB driver module for CONTEC cards
- Configuration utility for hardware setup and IEEE-488.2 parameter adjustment
- Diagnostic utility for hardware and driver verification
- Sample programs for analog, digital, and communication functions
- API-PAC(W32) unified driver library
- VI-DAQ LabVIEW VI library (for analog/digital/counter modules)
- API-GPLV(W32) LabVIEW GPIB driver
- COM-DRV(W32) serial communication driver
- API-TIMER(W32) high-precision timer driver
Optional Add-ons:
- API-PAC Developer’s Site access for latest driver downloads
- Linux driver packages (API-AIO(LNX), API-DIO(LNX), API-GPIB(LNX), API-CNT(LNX))
- ActiveX control components for Visual Basic integration
Connectors and Interfaces:
Dependent on the installed CONTEC hardware (PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, PC Card).
6. Installation & Setup
System Requirements:
- Windows XP/2000/NT/Me/98/95 or supported Linux distribution
- Compatible CONTEC hardware installed and recognized by the system
- DasyLAB software environment (licensed version)
Installation Procedure:
1. Run the API-PAC(W32) setup program.
2. Select the CONTEC board(s) to be used; the corresponding DLL libraries are automatically installed.
3. Configure hardware parameters using the included configuration utility.
4. Verify installation using the diagnostic program (API-TOOL Configuration).
5. Launch DasyLAB and load the CONTEC driver module.
6. Assign channels, ports, and communication parameters within DasyLAB’s configuration interface.
Mounting Options:
Software-based; no physical mounting required.
Configuration Tools:
- API-TOOL Configuration Ver.4.10 or later (supports board auto-detection)
- Diagnostic utilities for analog, digital, and communication boards
- Setup wizards for motor control and counter modules
7. Performance & Capabilities
- Analog I/O: Up to 64 channels, internal/external sampling clocks, simultaneous multi-channel acquisition, trigger-based sampling.
- Digital I/O: Up to 64 channels per board, hardware chattering prevention, bit-level control, and digital filtering.
- Counter Input: Up to 16 boards controllable, multiple event interrupts, preset and current value readout.
- Serial Communication: Up to 256 channels (depending on board combination), adjustable buffer sizes (256–65535 bytes), XON/XOFF flow control.
- GPIB Communication: Up to 4 boards controllable, IEEE-488.2 compliant, supports DMA and FIFO transfer, 3-line handshaking.
- Motor Control: Multi-axis synchronization, PTP motion, jogging, bank motion, and origin search modes.
- Timer Control: Microsecond-level timing accuracy, interval timing, and ActiveX-based timer control.
Efficiency and Limitations:
- Optimized for Windows and Linux kernel-level performance.
- Cannot operate simultaneously with National Instruments GPIB drivers.
- ISA board auto-detection not supported under Windows NT 4.0/3.51.
8. Standards & Compliance
- IEEE-488 / IEEE-488.2: For GPIB communication modules.
- Windows Hardware Compatibility: Verified for Windows XP through Windows 95.
- Linux Kernel Compliance: Tested with RedHat and TurboLinux distributions (2.2.x–2.4.x kernels).
- Plug and Play (PnP): Supported for PCI and CompactPCI boards.
- API Consistency: Unified API-PAC(W32) standard across all CONTEC drivers.
- Industrial Standards: Designed for industrial automation, measurement, and control applications.
9. Additional Information
Warranty:
Standard CONTEC software warranty applies; typically includes free updates and technical support for the current product generation.
Support & Maintenance:
- Free driver updates and sample programs available at [www.contec.com](http://www.contec.com)
- API-PAC Developer’s Site provides latest driver versions and documentation.
- Diagnostic and configuration utilities included for ongoing maintenance.
- Technical support available through CONTEC’s global service network.
Software Updates:
- Free downloads of updated driver libraries and sample programs.
- Regular updates for compatibility with new operating systems and hardware models.
Documentation:
- Online help files and HTML function references.
- Sample code for Visual Basic, C/C++, and LabVIEW.
- Linux driver source code and user interrupt examples included.
Licensing:
- Provided free of charge with CONTEC PCI and PC Card products.
- Redistribution and modification subject to CONTEC’s software license terms.
Summary
The Contec-DasyLAB driver is a comprehensive software interface that bridges CONTEC’s industrial-grade data acquisition hardware with the DasyLAB graphical programming environment. It provides a unified, high-performance, and user-friendly platform for developing measurement, control, and automation systems. With extensive hardware support, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with LabVIEW and other programming environments, it serves as a versatile solution for engineers, researchers, and system integrators seeking reliable and scalable data acquisition and control capabilities.
By leveraging CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) architecture and associated driver libraries, the Contec-DasyLAB driver ensures consistent performance, simplified configuration, and long-term maintainability across diverse hardware and software ecosystems.
Product Name: Contec-DasyLAB
Model / Article Number: Contec-DasyLAB
Series: DasyLAB Driver Series for Contec Cards
Manufacturer: CONTEC Co., Ltd.
Product Type: Software driver package enabling DasyLAB integration with CONTEC data acquisition and control hardware
The Contec-DasyLAB driver is a specialized software interface designed to connect CONTEC’s extensive range of analog, digital, counter, and communication interface cards with the DasyLAB graphical data acquisition and analysis environment. Developed by CONTEC Co., Ltd., a global provider of industrial automation and measurement solutions, this driver package ensures seamless communication between DasyLAB and CONTEC’s hardware platforms, including PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, and PC Card devices. It is part of CONTEC’s broader software ecosystem that includes API-PAC(W32), VI-DAQ, and API-GPLV(W32), providing unified driver support across multiple programming and measurement environments such as LabVIEW, Visual Studio, and Linux.
2. Key Features
- Full DasyLAB Integration: Enables direct use of CONTEC analog, digital, counter, and communication cards within the DasyLAB environment for real-time data acquisition, control, and analysis.
- Broad Hardware Compatibility: Supports a wide range of CONTEC boards, including PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, and PC Card interfaces for analog I/O, digital I/O, GPIB, serial, and counter modules.
- Unified API Architecture: Built upon CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) framework, providing consistent command structures and function naming across all supported hardware types.
- LabVIEW and DasyLAB Interoperability: Compatible with National Instruments LabVIEW VI libraries (VI-DAQ and API-GPLV) for hybrid system development.
- User-Friendly Configuration: Includes setup and diagnostic utilities for easy hardware configuration, parameter setting, and system verification.
- Cross-Platform Support: Available for Windows (XP through Windows 95) and Linux (RedHat and TurboLinux distributions).
- Sample Programs and Libraries: Includes practical examples and sample code for rapid application development and testing.
- High-Performance Data Handling: Supports event-driven control, background data collection, and high-speed analog/digital I/O operations.
- Hardware Independence: The same VI or API functions can be used across multiple hardware models, simplifying system upgrades or hardware changes.
- Free Software Updates: Latest driver libraries and sample programs are available for free download from CONTEC’s global portal.
3. Technical Specifications
Supported Operating Systems (Windows):
- Windows XP Professional / Home Edition
- Windows 2000 Professional
- Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (SP3 or later)
- Windows Me / 98SE / 98 / 95
Supported Operating Systems (Linux):
- RedHat Linux 6.2 – 9.0 (Kernel 2.2.14 – 2.4.21)
- TurboLinux 6.0 – 8.0 (Kernel 2.2.13 – 2.4.18)
Supported Programming Environments:
- National Instruments: LabVIEW 7.1 / 7.0 / 6.1 / 6i / 5.1 / 5.0
- Microsoft: Visual Basic 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.0, Visual C++ 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.x / 2.0, Visual Basic .NET 2003 / 2002, Visual C++ .NET 2003 / 2002, Visual C# .NET 2003 / 2002
- Borland: C++ Builder 6.0 / 5.0, Delphi 6.0 / 5.0 / 4.0
Supported Hardware Interfaces:
- Analog I/O Boards: ADA16-32/2(PCI)F, AD12-16U(PCI)EH, AD16-16(LPCI)L, DA12-8(PCI), DA16-4(LPCI)L, etc.
- Digital I/O Boards: PI-64L(PCI), PIO-32/32L(PCI), PIO-16/16L(LPCI)H, PIO-48D(PCI), PO-64L(PCI)H, etc.
- GPIB Communication Boards: GP-IB(CPCI)F, GP-IB(PCI)F, GP-IB(LPCI)F, GP-IB(CB)F, GP-IB(PM), GP-IB(PC)L.
- Serial Communication Boards: COM-1(LPCI)H, COM-4(PCI)H, COM-8(PCI)H, COM-2(PM), COM-4(CB)H.
- Counter Boards: CNT24-4(PCI), CNT24-4D(PCI), CNT32-8M(PCI), CNT32-4MT(CB).
- Motor Control Boards: SMC-2P(PCI), SMC-4P(PCI), SMC-3(PC).
Supported Bus Types: PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, PC Card (CB, PM), LPCI.
Compliance: IEEE-488 / IEEE-488.2 for GPIB communication modules.
Dimensions and Weight: Software product (no physical dimensions).
Material: Digital software package (distributed electronically).
4. Functionality
The Contec-DasyLAB driver acts as a middleware layer between DasyLAB and CONTEC’s hardware modules. It translates DasyLAB’s graphical block-based commands into low-level API calls that directly control the hardware’s analog, digital, counter, or communication functions.
Primary Functions:
- Analog I/O: Continuous or triggered sampling, analog signal generation, and multi-channel acquisition up to 64 channels.
- Digital I/O: Bit-level or port-level input/output, hardware filtering, and event-driven control.
- Counter/Timer: Frequency measurement, pulse counting, and event timing with microsecond precision.
- GPIB Communication: IEEE-488.2-compliant data exchange with laboratory instruments, supporting master/slave modes and DMA/FIFO transfer.
- Serial Communication: RS-232C/RS-422/RS-485 communication with adjustable buffer sizes and flow control.
- Motor Control: Stepping and servo motor positioning, PTP motion, jogging, and multi-axis interpolation.
Use Cases and Applications:
- Laboratory data acquisition and control
- Industrial automation and process monitoring
- Test and measurement systems
- Embedded control in manufacturing environments
- Educational and research instrumentation setups
Compatibility:
Fully compatible with DasyLAB, LabVIEW, and CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) libraries. It can coexist with other CONTEC drivers such as API-AIO, API-DIO, API-GPIB, and API-SIO, but cannot run simultaneously with National Instruments GPIB drivers on the same hardware.
5. Components & Accessories
Included Software Components:
- DasyLAB driver module for CONTEC cards
- Configuration utility for hardware setup and IEEE-488.2 parameter adjustment
- Diagnostic utility for hardware and driver verification
- Sample programs for analog, digital, and communication functions
- API-PAC(W32) unified driver library
- VI-DAQ LabVIEW VI library (for analog/digital/counter modules)
- API-GPLV(W32) LabVIEW GPIB driver
- COM-DRV(W32) serial communication driver
- API-TIMER(W32) high-precision timer driver
Optional Add-ons:
- API-PAC Developer’s Site access for latest driver downloads
- Linux driver packages (API-AIO(LNX), API-DIO(LNX), API-GPIB(LNX), API-CNT(LNX))
- ActiveX control components for Visual Basic integration
Connectors and Interfaces:
Dependent on the installed CONTEC hardware (PCI, CompactPCI, ISA, PC Card).
6. Installation & Setup
System Requirements:
- Windows XP/2000/NT/Me/98/95 or supported Linux distribution
- Compatible CONTEC hardware installed and recognized by the system
- DasyLAB software environment (licensed version)
Installation Procedure:
1. Run the API-PAC(W32) setup program.
2. Select the CONTEC board(s) to be used; the corresponding DLL libraries are automatically installed.
3. Configure hardware parameters using the included configuration utility.
4. Verify installation using the diagnostic program (API-TOOL Configuration).
5. Launch DasyLAB and load the CONTEC driver module.
6. Assign channels, ports, and communication parameters within DasyLAB’s configuration interface.
Mounting Options:
Software-based; no physical mounting required.
Configuration Tools:
- API-TOOL Configuration Ver.4.10 or later (supports board auto-detection)
- Diagnostic utilities for analog, digital, and communication boards
- Setup wizards for motor control and counter modules
7. Performance & Capabilities
- Analog I/O: Up to 64 channels, internal/external sampling clocks, simultaneous multi-channel acquisition, trigger-based sampling.
- Digital I/O: Up to 64 channels per board, hardware chattering prevention, bit-level control, and digital filtering.
- Counter Input: Up to 16 boards controllable, multiple event interrupts, preset and current value readout.
- Serial Communication: Up to 256 channels (depending on board combination), adjustable buffer sizes (256–65535 bytes), XON/XOFF flow control.
- GPIB Communication: Up to 4 boards controllable, IEEE-488.2 compliant, supports DMA and FIFO transfer, 3-line handshaking.
- Motor Control: Multi-axis synchronization, PTP motion, jogging, bank motion, and origin search modes.
- Timer Control: Microsecond-level timing accuracy, interval timing, and ActiveX-based timer control.
Efficiency and Limitations:
- Optimized for Windows and Linux kernel-level performance.
- Cannot operate simultaneously with National Instruments GPIB drivers.
- ISA board auto-detection not supported under Windows NT 4.0/3.51.
8. Standards & Compliance
- IEEE-488 / IEEE-488.2: For GPIB communication modules.
- Windows Hardware Compatibility: Verified for Windows XP through Windows 95.
- Linux Kernel Compliance: Tested with RedHat and TurboLinux distributions (2.2.x–2.4.x kernels).
- Plug and Play (PnP): Supported for PCI and CompactPCI boards.
- API Consistency: Unified API-PAC(W32) standard across all CONTEC drivers.
- Industrial Standards: Designed for industrial automation, measurement, and control applications.
9. Additional Information
Warranty:
Standard CONTEC software warranty applies; typically includes free updates and technical support for the current product generation.
Support & Maintenance:
- Free driver updates and sample programs available at [www.contec.com](http://www.contec.com)
- API-PAC Developer’s Site provides latest driver versions and documentation.
- Diagnostic and configuration utilities included for ongoing maintenance.
- Technical support available through CONTEC’s global service network.
Software Updates:
- Free downloads of updated driver libraries and sample programs.
- Regular updates for compatibility with new operating systems and hardware models.
Documentation:
- Online help files and HTML function references.
- Sample code for Visual Basic, C/C++, and LabVIEW.
- Linux driver source code and user interrupt examples included.
Licensing:
- Provided free of charge with CONTEC PCI and PC Card products.
- Redistribution and modification subject to CONTEC’s software license terms.
Summary
The Contec-DasyLAB driver is a comprehensive software interface that bridges CONTEC’s industrial-grade data acquisition hardware with the DasyLAB graphical programming environment. It provides a unified, high-performance, and user-friendly platform for developing measurement, control, and automation systems. With extensive hardware support, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with LabVIEW and other programming environments, it serves as a versatile solution for engineers, researchers, and system integrators seeking reliable and scalable data acquisition and control capabilities.
By leveraging CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) architecture and associated driver libraries, the Contec-DasyLAB driver ensures consistent performance, simplified configuration, and long-term maintainability across diverse hardware and software ecosystems.
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