ICP DAS USA 8KE8 - Manual (Page 46)

Step 2: Install the DCON ActiveX by executing:
CD:\Napdos\Driver\DCON_ActiveX\Setup\setup.exe
After installation, all related information can be found below
Step 3: Read the manuals describing how to start
InstallOCX.pdf:
Explains how to install/uninstall the ActiveX (ocx) component in
VB/VC/Delphi/BCB
DCON_ActiveX.pdf explains the following details:
• How to include the ActiveX(ocx) in VB/VC/Delphi/BCB
• How to develop a program in VB/VC/Delphi/BCB
• Demo list
• Function descriptions and usage
Step 4: Run the demo programs to test the I/O module and learn the functions
4.4.2 VB Example (Reading an analog input value)
The following is an example of reading analog values from an I-87017 inserted in slot 0 of
an 8430/8830/8KE4/8KE8.
Step 1: Wire the 8430/8830/8KE4/8KE8 and configure its network settings (IP, Mask,
Gateway)
Step 2: Run the VxComm Utility to create a virtual COM port (e.g. COM3) to map the
8KE4/8KE8
Step 3: Run the DCON Utility to configure the I/O module
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