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Digital I/O USER’S MANUAL VER. 4 • MAY 2005 No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission UCERB 24 USB Electromechanical Relay Module - 24 SPDT (Form C) Relays, with 24 Screw Terminals ® CyberResearch ® , Inc. www.cyberresearch.com 25 Business Park Dr.
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CyberResearch ® Digital I/O UCERB 24 CyberResearch, Inc . v 25 Business Park Drive P: (203) 483-8815; F: (203) 483-9024 Branford, CT USA www.cyberresearch.co m Preface About this User’s Guide.........................................................
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Preface About this User’s Guide What you will learn from this user’s guide This user’s guide explains how to install, conf igure, and use the UCERB 24 so that you get the most out of its electromechanical relay features . This user's guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources.
Chapter 1 Introducing the UCERB 24 Overview: UCERB 24 features This user's guide contains all of th e information you need to co nnect the UCERB 24 to your computer and to the ext ernal de vices you want t o contr ol.
UCERB 24 block diagram UCERB 24 functions are i llustrated in the bloc k diagram shown here. USB Mic rocon trol ler 500 m A USB 2.0 compliant inte rfa ce Power Regulator Power Moni tor 9.
Connecting a UCERB 24 to your computer is easy Installing a data acquisition device has never been easier. The UCERB 24 relies upon th e Microsoft Hu man Interface Device (HID) class drivers. The HID class drivers ship with ever y copy of Windows that is designed to work with USB ports.
Chapter 2 Installing the UCERB 24 What comes with your UCERB 24 shipment? The following items are shipped with the UCERB 24 . Hardware The following items should be included with your shipment.
Unpacking the UCERB 24 As with any electronic de vice, yo u should ta ke care whi le handli ng to av oid dam age from stati c electricity. Before removing the UCERB 24 fro m its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist str ap or by simpl y touching the computer c hassis or other gro unded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
Each DIP switch sets the configuration of one relay group. Th e DIP switch labeled A configures rel ays 1 to 8, the switch labeled B configures relays 9 to 16, th e switch labeled CL configures relays 17 to 20, and the switch labeled CH configures relays 21 to 24 ( ).
The PWR LED illu minates green when 9 V power is supplied to the UCERB 24 . If the voltage supply is less than 6.0 V or more than 12.5 V, the PWR LED does not light.
Installing the software Turn your c omputer on if it is not already runnin g. Log onto Windows with administrative privileges . Make sure you are using the latest system software. Download and install the latest Micr o soft Windows updates Make sure you have XP Hotf ix KB822 603 installed.
1. Click on the OK button. The Microsoft .NET Fram ework 1.1 Setup dialog opens . 2. The button you click depends on whether or not you want to install the .NET Fr amewor k 1.1 on your computer. To install the .NET Framework 1.1, click on the Yes button.
Install the DAQ Software Whether or not you install the.NET F ramework 1. 1, the remaining dial ogs are the sam e, starting wi th the Welcome… dialog . 1. Click on the Next > button. 2. The Instal lation In formati on dialog opens. 3. Read the information on th is dialog.
5. Read the license agreem ent. If yo u agree with the terms, click on the I accept the terms of this license agreement option, and th en click on the Next > button. The Ready to i nstall the pr ograms dial og opens. 6. Click on the Install button.
When the software is installed, the Setup Completed dialog opens. If VS .NET is not detected during installation If Visual Studio .NET is not detected, the Setup Completed dialog instructs you to install VS .
Chapter 3 Functional Details Internal components The UCERB 24 has the f ollowing internal com ponents, as shown in Fi gure 3-1. Two (2) USB connectors Two (2) extern al power conne ctors U.
USB LED The USB LED indicates t he communication stat us of the UCERB 24 . It uses up to 5 m A of current and cannot be disa bled. Ta explains the U SB LED function. ble 3-2 Table 3-2. USB LED Illumination USB LED illumination Indication Steady green The UCERB 24 is connected to a computer or external USB hub.
Pull-up/pull-down s witch (S2) The Pull-up/pull-down switch (S2) sets the power-on state of each relay bank. By default, switch S2 is configured for pull-down (relays inactiv e at power-up – see ).
1. 2. 3. Connect the POWER OUT connector on the conn ected module to the POWER IN connector on the new module. This step is required only if you plan to d aisy chain power to another module. Connect the USB OUT connector on the connected modu le to the USB IN connector on the new module.
The relay contacts associated that are with e ach relay location are listed in . Table 3-4 Table 3-4. Relay locations and associ ated contacts R35, R36, R41, R43, R45, R47, R49, R51, R87, R89, R91, R93, R96, R98, R100, R102, R103, R105, R107, R109, R112, R114, R116, R118 Relays NO contact pull-up (t o USB +5 V) / pull-down, user installed.
Chapter 4 Specifications Typical for 25 °C unless other w ise specified. Specifications in italic text are guarantee d by design. Output specifications Table 4-1.
Power Table 4-2. Power specifications Parameter Conditions Specification USB +5 V input voltage range 4.75 V min. to 5.25 V max. USB +5 V supply current All m odes of operation 10 mA max External power supply (required) 9 V ±10% @ 3 A V ext < 6.0 V , V ext > 12.
USB specifications Table 4-5. USB specifications USB "B" connector Input USB device type USB 2.0 (full-speed) Device compatibilit y USB 1.1, USB 2.
Screw terminal pin out Table 4-10. Screw terminal pin out Pin Signal Name 1-NC Relay 1 Normally Closed contact 1-C Relay 1 Common contact 1-NO Relay 1 Normally Open contact 2-NC Relay 2 Normally Close.
Pin Signal Name 22-NC Relay 22 Normally Closed contact 22-C Relay 22 Common contact 22-NO Relay 22 Normally Open contact 23-NC Relay 23 Normally Closed contact 23-C Relay 23 Common contact 23-NO Relay.
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