Ai429 USB Model Serial USB Setup

We will setup the USB arrangement as shown below. It is assumed that the user has a host computer with the AiTerm (or some other terminal emulator program) and the USB driver already installed

Required Items

  1. A computer with the AiTerm application installed – to be used as host.
  2. FTDI VCOM USB Driver (Depending on the host platform)
  3. One mini USB 2.0 cable.
  4. One AC/DC 24VDC Adapter – PSAA15W-240L6
  5. One Ai429###-EU## USB device model (Ai429{class}-EU{channels})
  6. One optional breakout adapter – ADPT-Ai429-16
  7. One optional HD78 M/F cable – CS-DSDHD78MF0-*

Required Setup

  • Decide which mode the device will operate (Admin/Host):
    • If it is desired for the device to be in USB Admin mode, then set the front panel configuration switch to four/4 – recommended for initial setup.
    • If it is desired for the device to be in USB Host mode, then set the front panel configuration switch to five/5.
  • Connect the AC/DC power adapter barrel connector to the device’s power connector.
  • Connect the device to the host computer using a USB cable as shown above.
  • Optionally connect the HD78 cable to the Ai429 Interface port
  • Optionally connect the HD78 cable to the breakout adapter (ADPT-Ai429-16)
  • Connect the AC/DC power adapter barrel connector to the device’s power connector.
  • Connect the AC/DC power adapter to the 120VAC outlet.

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