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In most cases, yes. An AVEVA Edge runtime license can run projects created with older development versions, as long as the runtime license version is…

Before you do anything make a backup copy of your project. Convert resolution does not always reverse well. Having a backup allows you to recover…

A: The first thing that you need to check is what is the aspect ratio of each display. The aspect ratio is the width /…

The maximum data throughput for all CAN channels combined on the I-2534 and I-5534-M modules is up to 2,500 frames per second (FPS). This total…

The Automatic Baseline Correction (ABC) function on the ICP DAS CL-200 Series CO₂ sensor compensates for long-term sensor drift by recalibrating the baseline CO₂ level…

Hardware

A: Please refer to the “PciCardNo.jpg” picture. In normal PC, the PCI card in the slot closest to the CPU will be the first one,…

A: Please refer to pioda16.pdf Document:

A: No, you cannot make a loop-back test on one RS-485 port. In RS-232, the TX signal is used for output while the RX signal…

A: It is about 0.77 us (1.3 MHz max.), please refer to the test report PIO_Response_Time.pdf.

A: ADC conversion rate is the specification of ADC chip that defines its maximum conversion speed, while the sampling rate is limited by the ADC,…

A: Yes, please refer to the VXC_Customized_Baudrate_English.pdf document:

A: The golden fingers can be oxidized and dusts residue after months or years that may cause the host PC cannot find the PCI/ISA/PEX cards.…

A: Please refer to floating for digital inputs_eng.pdf document.

Software

A: The System Administrator has to protect the PC from virus, security … and unstability. Thus, it’s not proper (and should not) to install any…

A: No. The drivers use x86 direct I/O commands to get the highest performance. It doesn’t access through the HAL interface, so it works with…

A: The PIO_PISO.EXE directly gets information of devices from PCI bus controller, so it should be always no problem to list PCI cards. But it’s…

A: You can record the Base-Address of all cards first, and then calling I/O functions directly without ActiveBoard()function calls anymore. For example, to use ISO-P64…

A: Please refer to vc++.net_with_activex.pdf document:

A. Please refer to Using_The_ICPDAS_IO_Card_DLL_In_VBdotNET.pdf document:

A: Please refer to the Using_DLL_in_CShape.NET_2005_eng.pdf document:

A: Please refer to the please refer to the Using_DLL_in_VB.NET_2005_eng.pdf document:

A: Please refer to Using_DAQCard_in_XP_Embedded_Eng.pdf document:

A: Please refer to PCI-P16R16_PISO-P16R16U_compatible_Eng.pdf document:

A: Please refer to Matlab_for_IOCARD_eng.pdf Document:

A: Please refer to How_to_use_CardID_eng.pdf document:

A: Please refer to FAQ17_en.pdf document:

A: Please refer to TMC12A Initialization_eng.pdf document:

If the IP address of an EIP-2000 Series module is unknown, the device can be restored to its factory default network settings using firmware mode…

If the analog input (AI) status displayed by the EIP-2000 Series module does not match the real-world signal, verify the hardware configuration and firmware version…

A: The “Arial Unicode MS” font in Microsoft Word 2003 is necessary for using universal language in the EKAN display. If you…

When using universal language or multi-language in EKAN, the “DLite Message Editor” may not display well as below. For example, an universal language in Microsoft…

1. Please refer to faq082.pdf Document

Please refer to the How to use FRnet Document:

A: The pins of 7188xc are open collectors. See the picture below for more details.

It is configured using a built in web server.

The read-cache is a memory buffer storing data from previous requests, which can reduce serial traffic and improve response times. When multiple master devices need…

The TGW-715 supports up to 32 concurrent TCP connections.

The TSH-725 acts as a repeater and communication converter. It changes the baud rate, parity and stop bits for each RS-485 bus. It also has…

Yes, the TSH-735 supports raw data mode for protocols like DCON and other query – response protocols.

The TSH-735 allows multiple Modbus or serial master devices to communicate to a set of shared slave devices. The most common use is multiple Modbus…

The ICP DAS TGW-715 is a Modbus TCP to Modbus RTU gateway designed to integrate legacy RS-485 PLCs and field devices into modern Ethernet-based SCADA…

The MDC-711 supports up to 250 total polling definitions, with each definition allowing up to 125 registers when using firmware version 1.08 or later. Modbus…

The heartbeat LED flashing at approximately 1 Hz indicates normal system operation. The Ethernet 10/100M LED illuminates orange for 100 Mbps connections and remains off…

Firmware updates for the ICP DAS USA MDC-711 are performed using the MiniOS7 Utility, which is available from ICP DAS USA website. Connect the device…

In firmware version 1.08 and later, you can configure timeout behavior per polling definition: 0 – Return exception code: reports a Modbus communication error when…

To restore the ICP DAS MDC-711 to factory default settings, short the RESET and GND pins for more than 3 seconds while the unit is…

Please refer to Input register photo:

The DL-10 measures Temperature, relative humidity and dew point (calculated based on temperature and humidity).

Yes. The ICP DAS DL-10 is a Modbus RTU temperature and humidity sensor designed for building automation, data centers, and factory environments. It operates as…

The PM-3133 Series power meters analyze harmonic components within a 2.8 kHz measurement bandwidth. The maximum number of harmonics that can be calculated depends on…

If the PM-3133 Series power meter cannot communicate over RS-485, verify the following configuration and wiring parameters. Modbus address.Confirm the device address matches the master…

In a three-phase wye connected electrical system, voltage can be measured in two primary ways. Line-to-line voltage is the voltage measured between any two phase…

Negative kW readings on the ICP DAS PM-3114 power meter are typically caused by incorrect current transformer (CT) orientation or wiring sequence during installation. Each…

Yes. The ICP DAS USA I-7561, I-7561U, and TM-7561 USB to RS-485 converters all provide a built-in 5 Volt bias voltage across the RS-485 port,…

Wireless signal performance depends on site conditions such as building materials, distance, electromagnetic interference, and physical obstructions. For optimal performance of the ICP DAS ZT-2000…

Frequently Asked Questions

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Categories

Can I run an older AVEVA Edge project using a newer runtime license?

What If I do not have a 1.3 aspect ratio on my development machine when I want to change to a target system with a different resolution?

The resolution on my new target Runtime system is different from the developer system. How do I fix the resolution?

What is the maximum frames per second (FPS) supported by the I-2534 and I-5534-M CAN modules?

What is the Automatic Baseline Correction (ABC) feature on the CL-200 Series, and is it enabled by default?

Hardware

How to identify which PCI board is board_0 or board_1?

What is the settling time of PIO-DA16/8/4?

How to make a loop-back test on a RS-485 port of VXC Card?

What is the DIO response time of PIO-DIO series cards?

What’s the difference between an ADC conversion rate and a sampling rate?

Does VXC series cards support customized baud rate?

How to clean the golden fingers of the PCI/ISA/PEX card?

Why do I get uncertain or incorrect digital input data when digital input channels are unconnected?

Software

The NT/2K/XP driver installation failed with USER account. What’s the problem?

Can I/O card drivers (for Windows) work with non-x86 CPU?

The PIO-PISO.exe program identifies PCI cards correctly, but Diag.exe and demo programs failed and show the error message “Card initialize error” or “No xxx card in this system”. What’s the problem?

How to use two or more cards in the same time without calling ActiveBoard() function again and again?

How to use OCX (ActiveX Control) in Visual C++ .net 2003?

How to use the ICP DAS I/O card DLL in VB.NET?

How to use the ICP DAS I/O card DLL in C#?

How to use the ICP DAS I/O card DLL in VC.NET 2005?

How to use DAQ Card in Windows XP Embedded?

How to modify the software of the PCI-P16R16 that compatible with software of the PISO-P16R16U?

How to use UniDAQ DLL in a MATLAB environment?

How to use Card ID?

How to drive a DAQ card with LabWindows/CVI?

Why does the timer counter read an incorrect value after selecting the mode, or why is there no timer counter activity?

The IP address of the EIP-2000 Series module is unknown or unreachable. How can I restore network access?

What should I do when the analog input status of the EIP-2017 or EIP-2019 does not match the actual measured value?

How to add “Arial Unicode MS” font in Microsoft Word 2003?

How to display Universal Language in EKAN?

How to use Wincon-8xx7/8xx6 to control FRnet I/O?

How to use FRnet?

How to wire a DO pin of 7188XC to a relay?

How do I configure the TGW-715?

What is the read cache function?

How many Modbus TCP masters can communicate to a TGW-715 at one time?

What is the primary purpose of the TSH-725?

Can the TSH-735 be used for non-Modbus protocols?

What is the primary purpose of the TSH-735?

How can I connect a legacy Modbus RTU PLC to an Ethernet-based SCADA or IIoT system?

What are the key limitations on polling definitions and register capacity of the MDC-711 set up?

What do the LED indicators and 7-segment display codes on the MDC-711 mean during normal operation?

How do I perform a firmware update on the MDC-711, and what software is required?

What timeout handling options are available for Modbus RTU polling on the MDC-711, and how do they affect data values?

How do I perform a factory reset on the MDC-711 if I forgot the IP address or login credentials?

What are the Modbus registers that I can read to get values of temperature, humidity and dew point?

What parameters does the DL-10 measure?

Do you offer a simple Modbus RTU solution for monitoring temperature and humidity?

What harmonic analysis and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) measurement capability does the PM-3133 Series support?

Unable to establish an RS-485 Modbus connection between the PM-3133 power meter and a PC or controller.

What is the difference between line-to-line voltages and line to ground voltages?

Why does my PM-3114 power meter show negative kW readings even though the electrical system is operating normally?

Do your USB to RS-485 converters include built-in bias voltage for reliable Modbus communication?

How can I ensure the best wireless ZigBee signal strength for my ZT-2000 Series installation, and how can I improve it if the signal is weak?

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