- **Visual ActiveX Interface:** Provides a graphical, property-based interface for easy configuration and control of CONTEC I/O boards. - **OLE and COM Compatibility:** Fully compatible with Windows OLE-enabled development environments such as Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, and Visual C++. - **Unified Control Architecture:** Supports analog I/O, digital I/O, counter, motion control, and GPIB communication boards under a single ActiveX framework. - **Cross-Platform Integration:** Works with Windows 95 through Windows 2000 and XP, ensuring broad compatibility with legacy and modern systems. - **Ease of Use:** Simplified configuration through property sheets and wizards; minimal coding required for setup and operation. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes configuration and diagnostic tools for verifying board installation, driver status, and I/O functionality. - **Sample Programs and Documentation:** Comprehensive sample programs for supported languages to accelerate development and testing. - **Seamless Integration with API-PAC(W32):** Works in conjunction with CONTEC’s API function libraries for direct hardware access and advanced control. - **LabVIEW Compatibility:** Can be used alongside CONTEC’s GPIB driver software for LabVIEW (API-GPLV(W32)) for hybrid development environments. - **Free Software Distribution:** Available for download from CONTEC’s website, with free updates and support.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **ActiveX Interface for Counter Boards:** Provides an intuitive ActiveX control interface for CONTEC’s CNT24-4(PCI) and CNT24-4(PC) counter input boards, allowing easy integration into Windows applications without low-level driver programming. - **Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT Compatibility:** Fully compatible with legacy and modern Windows operating systems, ensuring broad deployment flexibility in industrial and laboratory environments. - **Unified API Architecture:** Built on CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) framework, offering consistent function naming, logical device access, and unified command structures across multiple I/O device types. - **Hardware Abstraction:** Enables programming by logical device rather than direct hardware access, simplifying code portability and maintenance when hardware configurations change. - **Foreground/Background Data Collection:** Supports event-driven control and background data acquisition, allowing continuous operation even when the application window is inactive. - **Diagnostic and Setup Utilities:** Includes configuration and diagnostic tools for verifying board installation, driver functionality, and counter operation. - **Sample Programs and Documentation:** Provides practical sample code and detailed documentation to accelerate application development. - **LabVIEW and Visual Studio Integration:** Compatible with National Instruments LabVIEW and Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual C++, and .NET environments through the API-PAC(W32) and VI-DAQ libraries. - **Multi-Board Support:** Supports up to 16 counter boards simultaneously, enabling complex multi-channel measurement systems. - **Event and Interrupt Handling:** Provides event messaging for counter match, timer halt, and time-up conditions, supporting real-time control applications. - **High-Precision Timing:** Works in conjunction with API-TIMER(W32) for microsecond-level timing control and synchronization. - **Free Software Distribution:** Provided free of charge with CONTEC counter boards and available for download from CONTEC’s global portal.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **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.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **ActiveX Interface for Motion Control:** Provides an intuitive ActiveX control interface for SMC-series boards, allowing easy integration into Windows applications without low-level hardware programming. - **Comprehensive Motion Control Functions:** Supports PTP (Point-to-Point) motion, JOG operation, origin return, bank motion, and multi-axis interpolation. - **Multi-Axis Synchronization:** Enables coordinated control of multiple axes for continuous interpolation and complex motion profiles. - **Diagnostic and Setup Utilities:** Includes setup and diagnostic tools for board configuration, hardware verification, and troubleshooting. - **Event-Driven Operation:** Supports event functions for motion completion, error detection, and synchronization events. - **Unified API Architecture:** Compatible with CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) unified driver framework, ensuring consistent function naming and structure across device types. - **Hardware Independence:** The same ActiveX interface can be used across different SMC models (PCI and ISA), minimizing code changes when upgrading hardware. - **Ease of Integration:** Designed for use with Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#.NET, and Borland Delphi/C++ Builder environments. - **Windows Compatibility:** Fully compatible with legacy and modern Windows operating systems, including Windows XP, 2000, NT, Me, 98, and 95. - **Sample Programs and Documentation:** Includes sample source code and detailed documentation to accelerate development and testing.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Windows NT Support:** Fully compatible with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Server 3.51/4.0, as well as Windows 2000, XP, Me, 98, and 95. - **Unified API Architecture:** Part of the API‑PAC(W32) suite, offering a consistent programming interface across multiple board types (Analog I/O, Digital I/O, Counter, Serial, GPIB, Motion Control, Timer). - **Analog I/O Control:** Enables analog input and output operations from specified channels on supported boards. - **Sampling Control:** Supports analog input at arbitrary fixed intervals using either internal sampling clocks or external clock signals. - **Trigger and Control Flexibility:** Start/stop of analog input sampling can be controlled via software commands, analog signal levels, or external TTL‑level triggers. - **Interrupt Monitoring:** Multiple interrupt conditions can be monitored simultaneously, including sampling completion, buffer memory usage, and error detection. - **Board Auto‑Detection:** Automatically recognizes installed PCI, ISA, and PC Card boards using API‑TOOL Configuration Ver.4.10 or later. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes CONFIG.EXE for setup verification, IRQ conflict prevention, and board diagnostics. - **Sample Programs:** Comprehensive sample code provided for Visual Basic and Visual C++ demonstrating function usage and board operation. - **Multi‑Board Support:** Up to four boards can be configured per group, with up to sixteen groups supported. - **Demo‑Board Function:** Allows software testing and application verification even when no physical board is installed. - **Free Distribution:** Available free of charge from CONTEC’s website.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Comprehensive Analog I/O Control:** Supports analog input and output operations from specified channels on CONTEC AIO boards. Enables simultaneous control of up to four boards per group and up to sixteen groups per system. - **Flexible Sampling Control:** Analog input can be executed at fixed intervals using either the board’s internal sampling clock or an external clock signal. Start/stop of sampling can be triggered by analog signal levels or external TTL‑level signals. - **Multi‑Interrupt Monitoring:** Monitors multiple interrupt conditions such as completion of analog input sampling, buffer memory usage, and error detection. - **Board Auto‑Detection:** With API‑TOOL Configuration Ver. 4.10 or later, the system automatically recognizes installed PCI, ISA, or PC Card boards registered in the Windows Device Manager. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes CONFIG.EXE and diagnostic programs to verify board installation, I/O address, IRQ settings, and driver integrity. Diagnostic results can be displayed or output to text files. - **Sample Programs and Documentation:** Provides extensive sample code for Visual Basic and Visual C++ demonstrating function usage and board operation. Integrated help files allow on‑screen reference of function descriptions during development. - **Unified API Architecture:** Part of the API‑PAC(W32) unified driver framework covering Analog I/O, Digital I/O, Counter, Serial, GPIB, and Motion Control boards. Ensures consistent function naming and parameter structures across device types. - **Compatibility with PC‑HELPER Products:** Supports CONTEC’s PCI, ISA, and PCMCIA‑based PC‑HELPER series boards. - **Free Distribution:** The API‑AIO(98/PC)W95 library is available free of charge from CONTEC’s website.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Comprehensive Analog I/O Control:** Provides full analog input and output control for CONTEC A/D and D/A boards across PCI, ISA, and PC Card buses. - **Win32 API Function Library:** Offers a consistent DLL‑based API interface for Windows 3.1x through Windows XP/2000/NT/Me/98/95, enabling direct hardware access via standardized function calls. - **Board Auto‑Detection:** With API‑TOOL Configuration Ver.4.10 or later, the software automatically detects installed PCI, ISA, or PC Card boards registered in the Windows Device Manager. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes CONFIG.EXE and diagnostic programs to verify board installation, detect IRQ or I/O address conflicts, and generate diagnostic reports. - **Sample Programs and Help Files:** Bundled with extensive sample code in Visual Basic and Visual C++ demonstrating function usage and board operation. Context‑sensitive help files describe each API function. - **Multi‑Board and Multi‑Group Support:** Supports up to four boards per group and up to sixteen groups, allowing large‑scale analog I/O configurations. - **Flexible Sampling Control:** Analog input can be triggered by internal sampling clocks or external TTL/analog signals. Supports arbitrary fixed‑interval sampling. - **Interrupt and Error Monitoring:** Multiple interrupt conditions (sampling completion, buffer usage, error detection) can be monitored simultaneously. - **Compatibility with CONTEC PC‑HELPER Products:** Fully supports PCI, ISA, and PCMCIA‑based PC‑HELPER interface boards. - **Free Distribution:** The API‑AIO(PC)WIN driver library is available free of charge from CONTEC’s website.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Windows NT Compatibility:** Fully compliant with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (SP3 or later), Windows 2000, and Windows XP environments. - **Hardware Support:** Provides complete driver support for CONTEC’s CNT24‑4(PCI), CNT24‑4D(PCI), CNT32‑8M(PCI), CNT24‑4(PC), and CNT32‑4MT(CB) counter boards. - **High‑Performance Counter Control:** Enables precise counting, timing, and event measurement functions across multiple channels. - **Multi‑Board Control:** Supports up to 16 boards simultaneously, allowing large‑scale data acquisition and control systems. - **Unified API Architecture:** Part of the API‑PAC(W32) unified driver library, ensuring consistent function calls and programming interfaces across all CONTEC I/O products. - **Foreground/Background Data Collection:** Supports event‑driven control and background data acquisition for continuous operation. - **Logical Device Access:** Allows programming by logical device rather than direct hardware port access, simplifying application development. - **Auto‑Detection of Installed Boards:** Automatically detects installed PCI, ISA, or CardBus boards via the API‑TOOL Configuration utility (Ver. 4.10 or later). - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes setup and diagnostic tools for verifying hardware and driver operation. - **Sample Programs Included:** Provides example source code in multiple programming languages to accelerate development. - **LabVIEW Integration:** Compatible with CONTEC’s VI‑DAQ and API‑GPLV(W32) libraries for seamless operation within National Instruments LabVIEW environments. - **Free Distribution:** Provided free of charge with supported CONTEC hardware products. - **Backward Compatibility:** Supports legacy ISA and PC Card versions of counter boards for long‑term system maintenance.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Windows 95 Compatibility:** Fully compliant with Microsoft Windows 95, ensuring stable operation on legacy industrial systems. - **Supported Hardware:** Provides complete driver support for CNT24‑4(PCI) and CNT24‑4(PC) counter boards. - **Unified API Architecture:** Part of the API‑PAC(W32) and API‑PAC(98/PC) driver family, offering consistent function calls across analog, digital, counter, and communication modules. - **High‑Speed Counter Control:** Enables precise counting, timing, and event measurement functions for up to 24‑bit or 32‑bit counter channels depending on the board model. - **Multi‑Board Control:** Supports up to 16 boards simultaneously, allowing large‑scale data acquisition or motion control systems. - **Event‑Driven Operation:** Provides interrupt‑based event handling for efficient foreground and background data collection. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes setup and diagnostic programs for verifying hardware installation, driver status, and board functionality. - **Sample Programs and Libraries:** Comes with example source code in multiple programming languages to accelerate application development. - **LabVIEW and Visual Studio Integration:** Compatible with National Instruments LabVIEW and Microsoft Visual Basic/C++ environments through the API‑PAC interface. - **Free Distribution and Updates:** Provided free of charge with CONTEC hardware; updates and documentation available via CONTEC’s global portal.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Windows 3.1x Compatibility:** Specifically designed for legacy Windows 3.1x environments, ensuring stable operation with older industrial and laboratory systems. - **Support for CNT24-4(PC) and TCR-10(PC):** Provides full driver-level control for CONTEC’s ISA-based counter input boards, enabling precise event counting and timing operations. - **Part of the API-PAC Suite:** Integrates with CONTEC’s unified API-PAC driver architecture, allowing consistent programming across analog, digital, counter, and communication modules. - **Unified API Structure:** Offers a standardized DLL-based API for easy integration into custom applications using languages such as Visual Basic, Visual C/C++, and LabVIEW. - **High-Speed Counter Input:** Supports high-frequency counting and event detection, suitable for industrial automation, motion control, and measurement systems. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes setup and diagnostic tools for verifying hardware installation, driver functionality, and board configuration. - **Sample Programs and Documentation:** Provides example source code and reference materials to accelerate application development. - **Backward Compatibility:** Maintains compatibility with earlier CONTEC counter boards and software environments, ensuring long-term usability in legacy systems.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Comprehensive DIO Control:** Supports up to 64 digital I/O channels per board, allowing precise bit‑level control and monitoring. - **Windows NT/2000 Compatibility:** Fully compliant with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (SP3 or later) and Windows 2000 Professional environments. - **Unified API Architecture:** Operates under the API‑PAC(W32) framework, providing consistent function calls across multiple CONTEC hardware types. - **Hardware Filtering:** Built‑in digital filter functions prevent chattering and ensure stable signal acquisition. - **Bit‑Specific I/O:** Enables control of individual bits within a port for flexible digital signal manipulation. - **Event‑Driven Operation:** Supports event‑based data collection and background operation for real‑time control applications. - **Auto Board Detection:** Automatically identifies installed CONTEC boards via the API‑TOOL Configuration utility (v4.10 or later). - **Diagnostic Utilities:** Includes a diagnosis program for verifying driver installation, board recognition, and I/O functionality. - **Sample Programs:** Provides ready‑to‑use code samples in multiple programming languages for rapid application development. - **LabVIEW Integration:** Compatible with National Instruments LabVIEW through the VI‑DAQ library, enabling graphical system design and measurement automation. - **Cross‑Language Support:** Usable with Visual Basic, Visual C++, C#.NET, Visual Basic.NET, Borland C++ Builder, and Delphi. - **Free Distribution:** API‑PAC(W32) and its components, including API‑DIO(PC)NT, are provided free of charge with CONTEC PCI and PC Card products.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Comprehensive DIO Board Support:** Compatible with a wide range of CONTEC digital I/O boards across ISA, PCI, CompactPCI, and PC Card interfaces. - **Windows 95/3.1x Compatibility:** Designed specifically for legacy Windows environments, ensuring stable operation in industrial systems still utilizing these platforms. - **Unified API Architecture:** Part of the API-PAC(W32) suite, providing consistent function calls and programming structure across all CONTEC I/O products. - **High Channel Capacity:** Supports up to **64 digital I/O channels** per board, allowing extensive signal control and monitoring. - **Hardware Filtering:** Integrated digital filter functions prevent signal chattering and ensure stable input readings. - **Bit-Level Control:** Enables specific bit-level digital input/output operations for precise control applications. - **Foreground/Background Data Collection:** Supports event-driven control and background data acquisition for multitasking environments. - **Auto Board Detection:** Automatically detects installed CONTEC boards via the API-TOOL Configuration utility (Ver. 4.10 or later). - **Diagnostic Utilities:** Includes built-in diagnostic programs to verify hardware and driver functionality. - **Sample Programs Included:** Provides example source code for Visual Basic, Visual C++, and other supported languages to accelerate application development. - **LabVIEW Integration:** Compatible with CONTEC’s VI-DAQ and API-GPLV(W32) libraries for National Instruments LabVIEW environments. - **Free Distribution:** Provided free of charge with CONTEC DIO hardware products.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Windows 3.1x and Windows 95 Compatibility:** Fully supports legacy Windows operating systems, ensuring stable operation on older PC platforms used in industrial control systems. - **ISA/AT Bus Support:** Designed for CONTEC’s ISA-based digital I/O boards, providing direct hardware-level communication and control. - **Unified API Interface:** Offers a consistent API structure across CONTEC’s DIO product line, simplifying software development and reducing integration time. - **High Channel Count:** Supports up to 64 digital I/O channels per board, allowing for extensive signal monitoring and control. - **Hardware Filtering and Bit-Level Control:** Includes digital filtering to prevent chattering and supports bit-level input/output operations for precise control. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Bundled with setup and diagnostic tools to simplify installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. - **Integration with CONTEC API-PAC Framework:** Compatible with CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) unified driver library, enabling cross-compatibility with other CONTEC analog, counter, and communication modules. - **Sample Programs and Documentation:** Includes example source code and documentation to accelerate application development. - **LabVIEW and Visual Studio Support (via API-PAC):** Can be used in conjunction with CONTEC’s API-PAC and VI-DAQ libraries for integration with National Instruments LabVIEW and Microsoft Visual Basic/C++ environments.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Windows NT Compatibility:** Fully compliant with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later), ensuring stable operation in industrial and laboratory environments. - **Multi‑Board Control:** Supports up to **16 motor control boards** simultaneously, allowing complex multi‑axis motion systems to be configured and managed from a single host PC. - **Comprehensive Motion Control:** Provides complete control of **stepping motors** and **servo motors**, including position, speed, and acceleration parameters. - **Easy Setup Utility:** Includes a **Setup Wizard** for initial configuration of board parameters, simplifying installation and reducing commissioning time. - **Diagnostic Utility:** Built‑in diagnostic tools identify hardware and software issues, facilitating smooth application development and debugging. - **Flexible Motion Modes:** Supports **PTP (Point‑to‑Point)** motion, **JOG** operation, and **origin return** modes. - **Bank Motion Function:** Enables pre‑programmed motion sequences for high‑speed, repetitive operations. - **Event‑Driven Control:** Provides event functions for synchronization, error detection, and motion completion notifications. - **Multi‑Axis Synchronization:** Allows **N‑axis interpolation** for coordinated motion across multiple motors. - **API‑PAC Integration:** Operates within the unified API‑PAC(W32) framework, ensuring consistent programming interfaces across all CONTEC I/O and control products. - **Sample Programs Included:** Demonstrates driver usage and accelerates application development in supported programming languages.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Windows 95 Compatibility:** Fully compliant with Microsoft Windows 95, providing stable operation in legacy industrial control systems. - **Supported Hardware Platforms:** Designed for CONTEC SMC‑2P(PCI), SMC‑3(PC), and SMC‑4P(PCI) motor control boards. - **Multi‑Board Control:** Supports up to 16 boards simultaneously, allowing complex multi‑axis motion systems. - **Comprehensive Motion Control:** Enables control of both stepping and servo motors with high precision. - **User‑Friendly Setup Utility:** Includes a configuration wizard for initial board setup and parameter definition. - **Diagnostic Utility:** Provides hardware/software diagnostic tools to identify configuration or communication issues. - **Flexible Motion Modes:** - **PTP (Point‑to‑Point) Motion:** Direct movement between defined positions. - **Jogging Mode:** Continuous manual movement for setup and calibration. - **Origin Return:** Multiple homing modes for establishing reference positions. - **Bank Motion:** Predefined motion pattern execution for repetitive operations. - **Event Functionality:** Supports event‑driven control for synchronization and automation. - **Multi‑Axis Synchronization:** Enables coordinated motion across multiple axes for continuous interpolation. - **Integration with API‑PAC(W32):** Unified API structure across all CONTEC I/O and control devices. - **Sample Programs Included:** Demonstrates driver usage and accelerates application development. - **Automatic Board Detection:** Compatible with API‑TOOL Configuration Ver.4.10 or later for automatic hardware recognition. - **Industrial‑Grade Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation in automation and measurement environments.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Windows 3.1x Compatibility:** Specifically developed for legacy Windows 3.1x systems, ensuring stable operation in industrial environments still utilizing older control platforms. - **Supported Hardware:** Fully compatible with CONTEC’s SMC‑2P(PCI), SMC‑3(PC), and SMC‑4P(PCI) motor control boards. - **Comprehensive Motion Control:** Enables precise control of stepper and servo motors, including point‑to‑point (PTP) motion, jogging, and origin return operations. - **Multi‑Axis Synchronization:** Supports simultaneous control of multiple axes, allowing continuous interpolation across N axes for coordinated motion. - **Bank Motion Function:** Provides high‑speed control using pre‑defined motion patterns, improving throughput in repetitive motion sequences. - **Event‑Driven Operation:** Offers event functions for motion completion, error detection, and synchronization, facilitating responsive control logic. - **Setup and Diagnostic Utilities:** Includes configuration and diagnostic tools for easy setup, troubleshooting, and verification of hardware and software operation. - **Integration with API‑PAC Framework:** Shares a unified API structure with other CONTEC drivers (analog, digital, counter, GPIB, serial), simplifying multi‑device integration. - **Ease of Development:** Provides a consistent DLL‑based API for use in multiple programming languages, reducing development time for custom motion control applications. - **Backward Compatibility:** Maintains compatibility with earlier CONTEC driver architectures, ensuring smooth migration from older systems.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **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.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **LabVIEW Compatibility:** Fully compliant with National Instruments LabVIEW versions 7.1, 7.0, 6.1, and 6i, enabling direct use of CONTEC I/O modules within LabVIEW environments. - **Unified API Architecture:** The API-PAC(W32) library provides a consistent Win32 API interface across all CONTEC boards, allowing developers to reuse code even when hardware changes. - **Hardware Independence:** VI-DAQ and API-PAC libraries are designed to operate across multiple hardware types (PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, PC Card, USB), minimizing reconfiguration effort. - **Comprehensive Board Support:** Supports analog I/O, digital I/O, counter, motor control, GPIB, and serial communication boards. - **Cross-Platform Support:** Available for Windows (XP, 2000, NT, Me, 98, 95) and Linux (RedHat, TurboLinux distributions). - **Event-Driven Data Collection:** Supports foreground and background data acquisition with event-driven control functions. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes setup and diagnostic tools for hardware detection, configuration, and performance verification. - **Sample Programs and Documentation:** Provides extensive sample code and help files for Visual Basic, Visual C++, C#, Delphi, and Borland C++ Builder. - **Free Software Distribution:** API-PAC(W32) and related drivers are provided free of charge with CONTEC hardware or downloadable from the CONTEC global portal. - **IEEE-488.2 Compliance:** GPIB communication drivers conform to IEEE-488.2 standards for reliable instrument interfacing. - **High-Performance Analog I/O:** API-AIO(WDM) library supports up to 64 channels with internal/external sampling clocks and interrupt-driven data acquisition. - **Linux Driver Suite:** Includes API-GPIB(LNX), API-DIO(LNX), API-AIO(LNX), API-CNT(LNX), and IO-LIB(LNX) for open-source environments.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Comprehensive Programming Support:** Tailored programming service for CONTEC analog and digital I/O cards, ensuring full utilization of hardware capabilities. - **Multi-Platform Compatibility:** Supports ISA, PCI, CompactPCI, and PCMCIA/PC Card interfaces. - **Software Integration:** Compatible with CONTEC’s API Function Library (API-PAC(W32)), ActiveX Component Base Package (ACX-PAC(W32)BP Ver.2.0), and GPIB Driver Software for LabVIEW (API-GPLV(W32) Ver.1.2). - **Unified API Architecture:** Provides a consistent Win32 API interface across all CONTEC boards, simplifying development and maintenance. - **Extensive OS Support:** Compatible with Windows XP, 2000, NT, Me, 98, and 95, as well as Linux distributions (RedHat, TurboLinux). - **Multi-Language Development:** Supports Microsoft Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#.NET, Visual Basic.NET, Borland C++ Builder, Delphi, and National Instruments LabVIEW. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Tools:** Includes CONFIG.EXE and API-TOOL Configuration utilities for board detection, conflict prevention, and system diagnostics. - **Sample Programs and Libraries:** Provides extensive sample code for rapid application development and testing. - **LabVIEW Integration:** Offers LabVIEW-compliant VI libraries (VI-DAQ) and GPIB drivers for seamless integration with National Instruments environments. - **ActiveX Visualization:** Enables visual control and monitoring through OLE-enabled applications such as Microsoft Excel. - **Free Software Distribution:** All driver libraries and updates are available for free download from CONTEC’s website.

Manufacturer: SHD

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **InTouch NT Integration:** Provides seamless connectivity between Wonderware InTouch NT SCADA software and CONTEC I/O cards. - **Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Protocol:** Utilizes Microsoft’s DDE protocol for real-time data transfer between applications. - **Broad Hardware Compatibility:** Supports a wide range of CONTEC interface boards including analog I/O, digital I/O, counter/timer, GPIB, and serial communication modules. - **Windows NT/2000/XP Support:** Fully compatible with legacy and modern Windows NT-based operating systems. - **Unified API Architecture:** Built on CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) framework, ensuring consistent function calls and simplified programming across multiple hardware types. - **LabVIEW and Visual Studio Integration:** Compatible with National Instruments LabVIEW and Microsoft Visual Basic/C++/.NET environments for hybrid system development. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes setup and diagnostic tools for hardware configuration, communication verification, and troubleshooting. - **Event-Driven Data Handling:** Supports foreground and background data collection, enabling continuous operation even when the application is minimized. - **Hardware Independence:** The same DDE interface can be used across different CONTEC devices (PCI, ISA, PC Card, CompactPCI, USB). - **Sample Programs and Templates:** Provides practical examples for analog input, digital output, and counter operations to accelerate system development.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **InTouch Integration:** Designed specifically for Wonderware InTouch on Windows platforms, enabling direct data communication with CONTEC I/O cards. - **Comprehensive Hardware Support:** Compatible with CONTEC’s analog I/O, digital I/O, counter, motor control, and communication boards across PCI, ISA, CompactPCI, and PC Card interfaces. - **DDE Communication Protocol:** Utilizes Microsoft’s Dynamic Data Exchange mechanism for real-time data transfer between InTouch and CONTEC hardware. - **Unified Driver Architecture:** Built on CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) framework, ensuring consistent API functions and compatibility across multiple product lines. - **LabVIEW and Visual Studio Compatibility:** Supports integration with National Instruments LabVIEW and Microsoft Visual Basic/C++/.NET environments for hybrid system development. - **Ease of Configuration:** Includes setup utilities for board detection, parameter configuration, and diagnostic testing. - **Multi-OS Support:** Operates under Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, Me, 98, and 95. - **Sample Programs and Libraries:** Provides example applications and VI libraries for rapid system development. - **Hardware Independence:** VI and API libraries are designed to be hardware-agnostic, allowing reuse across different CONTEC devices. - **Free Software Updates:** Latest driver libraries and updates are available for download from CONTEC’s global portal.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Dedicated DOS Driver for ADC‑35:** Provides direct hardware access and control for the ADC‑35 analog input board under DOS using Microsoft‑C compiler environments. - **Optimized for Industrial Measurement:** Designed for high‑reliability data acquisition in automation, testing, and control systems. - **Microsoft‑C Compatibility:** Fully compatible with Microsoft‑C compiler toolchains, allowing integration into legacy and embedded DOS‑based systems. - **Uniform API Structure:** Shares a consistent function interface with CONTEC’s API‑PAC(W32) libraries, simplifying migration from DOS to Windows environments. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes configuration and diagnostic programs to verify board installation, I/O address, IRQ settings, and driver functionality. - **Sample Programs and Documentation:** Provides example source code and help files for rapid application development and debugging. - **Hardware Auto‑Detection:** Automatically identifies installed CONTEC boards (PCI, ISA, or PC Card) to streamline setup. - **Comprehensive Board Support:** Supports a wide range of CONTEC interface boards, including analog I/O, digital I/O, counter/timer, motion control, serial communication, and GPIB modules. - **Industrial‑Grade Reliability:** Engineered for continuous operation in industrial environments, ensuring stable performance under DOS.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **DOS Device Driver for ADI12‑8CL:** Provides low‑level hardware access and control for the ADI12‑8CL analog/digital I/O board under DOS environments using Microsoft‑C. - **Microsoft‑C Compatibility:** Fully compatible with Microsoft‑C compiler environments, allowing developers to integrate hardware control functions directly into C‑based applications. - **Industrial‑Grade Reliability:** Designed for industrial automation systems requiring stable, deterministic I/O operations under DOS. - **Uniform API Structure:** Shares a consistent function structure with CONTEC’s API‑PAC(W32) and API‑TOOL libraries, simplifying migration to Windows‑based systems. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes configuration and diagnostic programs to verify board installation, I/O address, IRQ settings, and operational status. - **Sample Programs:** Provides example source code demonstrating function usage and board operation, improving development efficiency. - **Hardware Auto‑Detection:** Automatically recognizes installed CONTEC boards (PCI, ISA, or PC Card) through configuration utilities. - **Comprehensive Board Support:** Supports a wide range of CONTEC analog, digital, counter, motion control, and communication boards. - **Free Software Distribution:** Available for download from CONTEC’s website, ensuring easy access to the latest versions and updates.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **DOS Device Driver for ADI12-16:** Provides low-level hardware access and control for CONTEC’s ADI12-16 analog input/output boards under DOS. - **Microsoft C Compatibility:** Fully compatible with Microsoft C compiler environments, allowing developers to integrate board-level control directly into C-based applications. - **Industrial-Grade Reliability:** Designed for industrial automation and measurement systems requiring stable, deterministic performance in DOS environments. - **Uniform Interface Architecture:** Shares a consistent design philosophy with CONTEC’s API-PAC(W32) and API-TOOL software, ensuring a uniform programming interface across product lines. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities:** Includes configuration and diagnostic programs to verify board installation, I/O address, and IRQ settings, preventing resource conflicts. - **Sample Programs:** Provides example source code and sample applications demonstrating analog input/output operations, simplifying integration and reducing development time. - **Hardware Auto-Detection:** Supports automatic detection of installed CONTEC boards (PCI, ISA, PCMCIA) through configuration utilities. - **Comprehensive Board Support:** Compatible with a wide range of CONTEC analog I/O boards, including ADI12-16(PCI), AD12-16(PCI), AD12-64(PCI), and related models. - **Free Software Distribution:** Available for download from CONTEC’s website, ensuring easy access to updates and documentation.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software

- **Dedicated DOS Driver:** Optimized for DOS environments using Microsoft‑C, ensuring stable and direct hardware communication with the AD12‑16LG(PC) board. - **Hardware Compatibility:** Specifically supports the AD12‑16LG(PC) analog I/O board, part of CONTEC’s ISA‑bus product line. - **Industrial‑Grade Reliability:** Designed for industrial automation and measurement systems requiring deterministic performance under DOS. - **Integration with CONTEC Ecosystem:** Compatible with CONTEC’s API‑PAC(W32), ACX‑PAC(W32)BP, and API‑GPIB(W32) driver families, ensuring consistent programming interfaces across platforms. - **Uniform API Structure:** Provides a consistent function call structure similar to CONTEC’s Win32 API libraries, simplifying migration between DOS and Windows environments. - **Diagnostic and Configuration Tools:** Includes configuration utilities for board setup, I/O address and IRQ conflict prevention, and diagnostic testing. - **Sample Programs:** Comes with sample source code demonstrating analog input/output operations, interrupt handling, and data acquisition routines. - **Multi‑Language Support:** Designed for Microsoft‑C under DOS; compatible with other CONTEC libraries supporting Visual Basic, Visual C++, and LabVIEW under Windows. - **Industrial Application Focus:** Ideal for embedded control, data logging, process monitoring, and legacy system maintenance.

Manufacturer: Contec

Category: Contec Driver, Software