Contec DIO-1616LN-ETH Owner's manual

N Series for Ethernet

Isolated Digital I/O Unit

16ch DI, 16ch DO

DIO-1616LN-ETH

Hardware Manual

CONTEC CO., LTD.

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Check Your Package

Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.

The product consists of the items listed below.

Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing

items, contact your retailer.

Product Configuration List

- Product [DIO-1616LN-ETH] …1

- I/O Connector …4

- Power Connector …1

- Rubber Feet …4

- Disk *1 [API-PAC(W32)] …1

- First Step Guide …1

- Warranty Certificate …1

- Serial Number Label …1

*1 The bundled disk contains the driver software and User’s Guide (this guide)

Disk

[API-PAC(W32)]

I/O ConnectorProduct Rubber Feet

First Step Guide Serial Number LabelWarranty Certificate

Power Connector

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Copyright

No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written

consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.

CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this

document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an

omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.

Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may

appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.

Trademarks

MS, Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and

product names are trademarks of their respective holder. Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Check Your Package ............................................................................................................................ i

Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ ii

Trademarks .......................................................................................................................................... ii

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... iii

1. Before Using the Product 1

About the Product ............................................................................................................................... 1

Features ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Support Software .......................................................................................................................... 3

Accessories (Option) .................................................................................................................... 3

Customer Support................................................................................................................................ 4

Web Site ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Limited One-Year Warranty ............................................................................................................... 4

How to Obtain Service ........................................................................................................................ 4

Liability ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Information ....................................................................................................................... 5

Handling Precautions ................................................................................................................... 5

Security Warning ................................................................................................................................ 7

Environment ................................................................................................................................. 8

Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Disposal ........................................................................................................................................ 8

2. Setup 9

What is Setup?..................................................................................................................................... 9

Using the product under Windows Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32) ........................... 9

Using the product under an OS Other than Windows .................................................................. 9

Step 1 Installing the Software ........................................................................................................... 10

Step 2 Setting the Hardware .............................................................................................................. 12

Nomenclature of Product Components ............................................................................................. 12

Setting a Group ID ............................................................................................................................ 14

Setup Method ............................................................................................................................. 14

Setting a Unit ID ............................................................................................................................... 15

Setup Method ............................................................................................................................. 15

Step 3 Installing the Hardware .......................................................................................................... 16

-Hardware installation procedure ............................................................................................... 16

Step 4 Initializing the Software ......................................................................................................... 18

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Setting Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 18

Step 5 Operation Checks ................................................................................................................... 19

Check Method ............................................................................................................................ 19

Using the Diagnosis Program ..................................................................................................... 20

Setup Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 22

Symptoms and Actions ............................................................................................................... 22

If the problem cannot be solved ................................................................................................. 22

3. Connection and Installation 23

Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 23

Mounting on a DIN Rail ............................................................................................................. 23

Desktop Installation .................................................................................................................... 25

Wall Installation ......................................................................................................................... 25

Installation Using the Magnet .................................................................................................... 26

Installation Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 28

Connection Method ........................................................................................................................... 30

Connecting an Interface Connector ............................................................................................ 30

Signal Layout on the Interface Connector .................................................................................. 31

Connecting Input Signals ........................................................................................................... 32

Input Circuit ............................................................................................................................... 32

Connecting a Switch ................................................................................................................... 32

Examples of Connection to an External Device ......................................................................... 33

Connecting Output Signals ......................................................................................................... 34

Output Circuit ............................................................................................................................. 34

Connection to the LED ............................................................................................................... 35

Example of Connection to TTL Level Input .............................................................................. 35

Example of a Connection between Input and Output Unit ................................................................ 36

Surge Voltage Countermeasures ....................................................................................................... 37

Connecting with external power to drive the product ....................................................................... 38

Connecting with a LAN cable ........................................................................................................... 41

4. About Software 43

About Software for Windows ............................................................................................................ 43

Accessing the Help File .............................................................................................................. 43

Using Sample Programs ............................................................................................................. 44

Uninstalling the Driver Libraries ............................................................................................... 45

How to Update the Firmware ............................................................................................................ 46

5. Functions 47

Data I/O Function .............................................................................................................................. 47

Data Input ................................................................................................................................... 47

Data Output ................................................................................................................................ 47

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Monitoring Output Data ............................................................................................................. 47

Digital Filter Function ....................................................................................................................... 48

Digital Filter Function Principle ................................................................................................ 48

Set Digital Filter Time ............................................................................................................... 48

Fail-safe Function.............................................................................................................................. 49

- About fail-safe function ........................................................................................................... 49

- Fail-safe function setting ......................................................................................................... 50

6. Virtual Address Map 51

Virtual Address Map ......................................................................................................................... 51

Virtual Address Space ................................................................................................................ 51

Common Device Information (00000000h) ............................................................................... 52

Device-Specific Information (00100000h) ................................................................................ 54

Definition of Device-Specific Information (00200000h) ........................................................... 55

I/O space (00300000h) ............................................................................................................... 55

Firmware Update Area (FFE00000h) ......................................................................................... 60

F&eIT Protocol Specifications .......................................................................................................... 61

Basic Specifications ................................................................................................................... 63

Control Information ................................................................................................................... 70

7. About Hardware 73

Hardware specification ...................................................................................................................... 73

Physical dimensions .......................................................................................................................... 74

Block Diagram .................................................................................................................................. 74

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1. Before Using the Product

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Before Using the Product

This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.

About the Product

This product is an Ethernet-compliant digital I/O Unit used to provide a digital signal I/O function from

PC LAN port.

Digital signals can be input and output at 12 - 24VDC.

16 channels of Optocoupler isolated inputs (compatible with both current sink and current source

outputs) and 16 channels of Optocoupler isolated open-collector outputs (compatible with current sink

type) are equipped. Also, including a digital filter function which prevents wrong recognition of input

signals, output transistor protection circuit (surge voltage protection and over current protection), and

the fail-safe function which changes outputting to the specified pattern when communication errors

occur.

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Features

- 16 channels of Optocoupler isolated inputs (compatible with current sink and current source outputs)

and 16 channels of Optocoupler isolated open-collector outputs (compatible with current sink type).

This product has the 16 channels of Optocoupler isolated inputs (compatible with current sink and

current source outputs) and 16 channels of Optocoupler isolated open-collector outputs (current sink

type) whose response speed is 200μsec.

Common terminal provided per 8 channels, capable of supporting a different external power supply.

Supporting driver voltages of 12 - 24 VDC for I/O. The digital input can be checked with the LED

indicator.

- Optocoupler bus isolation

As the Ethernet controller (PC) is isolated from the input and output interfaces by Optocouplers, this

product has excellent noise performance.

- With a digital filter to prevent wrong recognition of input signals from carrying noise or a chattering.

*1

This product has a digital filter to prevent wrong recognition of input signals from carrying noise or a

chattering. All input terminals can be added a digital filter, and the setting can be performed by

software.

- Output circuits include Zener diodes for surge voltage protection and circuits for overcurrent

protection.

Zener diodes are connected to the output circuits to protect against surge voltages. Similarly, Over-

current protection circuits are fitted to each group of 8channels outputs.

The output rating is max. 60VDC, 100mA per channel

- Operable in a wide range of 12 - 24VDC power

The product can be operated in the various environments with a wide range power supply of 12 -

24VDC. In addition, the FG terminal is equipped in the power connector.

- Fail-safe function within *1

The fail-safe function changes outputting to the specified pattern when communication errors such as

LAN cable disconnection occur.

- Compact design not restricting installation location (188.0(W) x 78.0(D) x 30.5(H))

Compact design of 188.0(W) × 78.0(D) × 30.5(H) does not require special installation location.

- Digital I/O can be monitored remotely through Ethernet

Monitoring digital I/O is easy as it can be controlled remotely through Ethernet.

- Diverse installations such as screw fastening, magnet (optional purchase), DIN rail are possible.

Installation on the floor / wall /ceiling is possible by screw fastening, with magnets (optional purchase),

rubber feet, etc.

In addition, DIN rail mounting mechanism is equipped as standard with the product, making it easy to

install the product within the panel or the device.

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- Easy-to-wire terminal connector adopted

Adoption of terminal connector (with screws) enables to achieve easy wiring.

- Windows compatible driver libraries are attached.

Using the attached digital I/O driver API-DIO(WDM) makes it possible to create applications of

Windows. In addition, a diagnostic program by which the operations of hardware can be checked is

provided.

*1: this is available in firmware version 1.10 or higher.

Support Software

You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment.

Windows version of digital I/O driver

API-DIO(WDM)

[

Stored on the bundled disk driver library API-PAC(W32)]

The API-DIO(WDM) is the Windows version driver library software that provides products in the form of Win32 API

functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic program

*1useful for checking operation is provided.

For more details on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, please visit the CONTEC’s Web site.

Accessories (Option)

AC adapter (input: 90 - 264VAC, output: 12VDC 1.0A) : POA201-10-2

Magnets for installation (For piece Set) : CPS-MAG01-4

* Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options.

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Customer Support

CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently

and comfortably.

Web Site

https://www.contec.com/

Latest product information

CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.

CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.

Free download

You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in

several languages.

Note! For product information

Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,

delivery time, or estimate information.

Limited One-Year Warranty

CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.

Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the

original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group

office, from which it was purchased.

This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and

original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged

through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in

which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.

How to Obtain Service

For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please

obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you

purchased before returning any product.

* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.

Liability

The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the

warrantor be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that

arise from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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Safety Precautions

Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.

Safety Information

This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting

in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these

labels to operate the equipment safely.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

Handling Precautions

Do not use the product in locations exposed to a flammable or corrosive gas. It may cause

explosion, fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.

- As this product contains precision electronic components, do not use or store it in environments

subject to shock or vibration. Otherwise this may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or

breakage.

- Do not use or store the product in a hot or cold place, or in a place that is subject to severe

temperature changes. Otherwise this may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

- Do not use or store the product in a place subject to direct sunlight or near a heating device, such as

a stove. Otherwise this may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

- Do not use or store the product near equipment generating a strong magnetic field or radio waves.

Otherwise this may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure or breakage.

- Do not touch this product's connector terminals with your hands.

Otherwise, this may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

If the terminals are touched by someone's hands, clean the terminals with industrial alcohol.

- Do not close the ventilation hole(s) of this product by, for example, placing an object. This may

cause overheating, malfunction, and/or failure of the product.

- Do not touch the external connector when the power is on.

Otherwise this may malfunction, overheat, cause a failure due to static electricity.

- Make sure that your PC can supply ample power to all this product connected.

Insufficiently energized products could malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

- The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice for enhancement and quality

improvement.

Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the manual and understand the contents.

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- Do not modify this product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting

from modifying this product.

- The product must always be accompanied by the first step guide when transferred or assigned.

- Do not set or remove the connector when the power is on. This may cause a failure.

- Do not operate switches when the power is on. This may cause a failure.

- When using the product in an overly noisy environment, connect the FG pin of the product to the

ground to stabilize operation.

- Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatsoever

(including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to use this

CONTEC product or the information contained herein.

FCC PART 15 Class A Notice

EN55032 Class A Notice

Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Security Warning

When connecting to the network, be aware of security-related problems. See the examples of Security

measures below and set up the product properly along with the network devices.

[Information security risks]

- Unauthorized access from the outside through a network could cause the system halt, data damage, or

exposure to malware

*1

.

- Invaded and used as a stepping stone, a device might attack the others through networks.

(a victim becomes an assailant)

- Information might leak without realizing due to the connection to the network.

- Secondary damages such as harmful rumors, liability in damages, social credibility fall, and

opportunity loss are expected led by the troubles described above.

*1… Malware (Malicious Software) is software that brings harm to a computer system and performs unintended operations.

[Security measures - e.g.]

- Do not keep using the default password. (Refer to the product manual for the password setting).

- Set a strong password.

⇒Combined with upper and lowercase letters, and numbers so that it cannot be easily analogized

by others.

- Change the password periodically.

- Disable unnecessary network services and functions.

- Restrict access to the network with network devices.

*2

- Restrict ports to be released on the network with network devices.

- Create a closed network connection using such as dedicated network or VPN

*3

.

*2…Inquire for setting procedure to manufacturers.

*3…VPN (Virtual Private Network): a secured network that wards off unauthorized access by protecting the communication path with

authentication and encryption.

Unfortunately, there are no perfect ways to avert unauthorized access or close a security hole that are

endlessly found day and night. Please understand that risks are always involved with the Internet

connection, and we strongly recommend a user should constantly update information security

measures.

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Environment

Use this product in the following environment. If used in an unauthorized environment, the product

may overheat, malfunction, or cause a failure.

Operating temperature

-20 - 60°C

Operating humidity

10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

Corrosive gases

None

Floating dust particles

Not to be excessive

Inspection

Inspect the product periodically as follows to use it safely.

Check that the ventilation slit has no obstruction and has no dust or foreign matter adhering.

Moreover, if there is the slit on the case side, please confirm it to the slit similarly.

Storage

When storing this product, keep it in its original packing form.

(1) Put the product in the storage bag.

(2) Wrap it in the packing material, then put it in the box.

(3) Store the package at room temperature at a place free from direct sunlight, moisture, shock,

vibration, magnetism, and static electricity.

Disposal

When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws and

municipal ordinances.

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Ethernet I/O Ter mi nal

Isolated Digital I/O Unit

V- V + SPEED LINK/ACT

Gr oup ID

Unit I D

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2.

Setup

This chapter explains how to set up the product.

What is Setup?

Setup means a series of steps to take before the product can be used.

Different steps are required for software and hardware.

The setup procedure varies with the OS and software used.

Using the product under Windows

Using the Driver Library API-PAC(W32)

This section describes the setup procedure to be performed before you can start developing application

programs for the product using the bundled disk “Driver Library API-PAC(W32)”.

Taking the following steps sets up the software and hardware. You can use the diagnosis program later

to check whether the software and hardware function normally.

Step 1 Installing the Software

Step 2 Setting the Hardware

Step 3 Installing the Hardware

Step 4 Initializing the Software

Step 5 Operation Checks

If Setup fails to be performed normally, see the “Setup Troubleshooting” section at the end of this

chapter.

Using the product under an OS Other than Windows

For using the product under an OS other than Windows, see the following parts of this user’s guide.

This chapter Step 2 Setting the Hardware

Chapter 3

Connection and Installation

Chapter 6 About Hardware

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Step 1 Installing the Software

This section describes how to install the Driver libraries.

Before installing the hardware in a PC, install "Driver Library API-PAC(W32)" from the

bundled media or download and install the latest edition of this software from the CONTEC web

site.

Although some user interfaces are different depending on the OS used, the basic procedure is the same.

For the installation details of each OS, see the Help (\Help\HWINST\Eng\APITOOL.chm) in the

bundled disk or Help (APITOOL.chm) in the folder of the installed development environment package

that can be downloaded from the Contec website.

Starting the Install Program

(1)

Load the bundled disk [API-PAC(W32)] on your PC.

(2)

The API-PAC(W32) Installer window appears automatically.

If the panel does not appear, run (drive letter):\AUTORUN.exe.

(3)

Click on the [Install Development or Execution Environment] button.

Before installing the software in Windows 2000 or later, log in as a user with administrator

privileges.

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Selecting API-DIO(WDM)

(1)

The following dialog box appears to select “Driver to install” and “Install option”, “Usage of

driver library”.

(2)

Select the "Advanced Digital I/O driver".

(3)

Click on the [Install] button.

* Clicking the [API-DIO] button under the “Detail” displays detailed information about

API-DIO(WDM) and API-DIO(98/PC).

Run the installation

(1)

Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.

(2)

The Readme file appears when the installation is complete.

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Step 2 Setting the Hardware

This section describes how to set the product and plug it on your PC.

Nomenclature of Product Components

Figure 2.1. shows the names of product components.

Figure 2.1. Names of Product Components

Names and Functions

Table 2.1. Names and Functions

Name

Indicator & Settings

Function

LED Indicator

POWER

ON : Power-On

OFF : Power-Off

This displays the

power status

RUN,

STATUS

For more details on this, refer to “Table 2.2. Operating

Modes and Status Indicators”.

This displays the

operating status

OUTPUT 0,

OUTPUT 1

Displays the output status

ON : Output

OFF : No output

This displays the

output status.

INPUT 0,

INPUT 1

Displays the input status

ON : Input

OFF : No input

This displays the

input status.

LAN LED

SPEED

ON : This indicates it is linked at 100Mbps.

OFF : This indicates it is linked at 10Mbps or

disconnected.

This displays the

communication

speed.

LINK/ACT

ON : This indicates it is linked.

Flashing : This indicates it is sending data to or receiving

it from the linked external terminal.

OFF : This indicates it is disconnected.

This displays the

communication

status.

Setting Switch

Group ID setting

switch : 0 - F

Unit ID setting

switch : 0 - F

Group ID can be set with 8, and A.

8 is normal startup mode, A is normal startup mode *1

0 - 7, 9, B - D are not used. *2

E is recovery mode & V-UP mode, F is initialization mode.

Unit ID can be set in the range of 0 - 7. *1, 8 F are not

used. *2

This describes the

setting ID.

*1 If the “A” of Group ID is specified, the Unit ID can be set in the range 0 - 7Fh by the software.

*2 The product cannot be operated properly when the switch is set as not used.

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Ethernet I/O Terminal

Isolated Digit al I/O Unit

V- V+

SPEED LINK/ACT

Gr oup ID

Unit ID

Interface Connector

LED Indicator

Power Connector

Ethernet Connector

Setting Switch

LAN LED

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Operating modes and status indicators

Table 2.2. Operating Modes and Status Indicators

Operating

mode

Starting

an operation

Condition

of Group ID

Status indicator

RUN

STATUS

Condition

Normal

op. mode

Power ON:

Remote-reset

Set to 8 or A

ON

OFF

Normal operation

Continuous,

flashing

OFF Resetting

OFF

Continuous

flashing

Abnormal conditions

(e.g., memory check error)

ON

Abnormal conditions

(e.g., start error)

Initialization

mode *1

Power ON:

Remote-reset:

(does not

automatically

return to normal

operating mode)

“F” switch

settings

Continuous

flashing

Continuous

flashing

Initializing

ON ON Initialization is completed

(To return to normal

operating mode, change the

GroupID and turn the

power on again.)

OFF

Continuous

flashing

Abnormal conditions during

initialization

ON

Abnormal conditions (e.g., start

error)

Ver.UP and

system recovery

mode

Power ON:

Remote-reset:

(does not

automatically

return to normal

operating mode)

“E” switch

settings

Continuous

flashing

OFF Starting

Continuous

flashing

Continuous

flashing

Writing to firmware

OFF

Continuous

flashing

Write error occurred.

ON

Abnormal conditions

(e.g., start error)

*1 About Initialization mode

Restore the setting of this product to its factory settings.

< Procedure >

(1) Set the Group ID to "F" and turn the power on.

(2) RUN and STATUS LEDs will start to flash.

(3) Once these LEDs stop flashing and grow solid, all settings (IP address / connection device information etc.)

will be initialized and return to its factory settings after next boot.

Connectors

Table 2.3. Connectors

Name

Specifications / Function

Ethernet connector Network connection port.

For more details on this, refer to “Chapter 3, Connection and Installation”.

Power input connector

Connector for power input

For more details on this, refer to “Chapter 3, Connection and Installation”.

Interface connector

Connector for digital signal I/O.

For more details on this, refer to “Chapter 3, Connection and Installation”.

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