Documentation LucidControl USB Analog Output Module – Device Setup and Installation

2 Setup and Installation

Fig. 2-1 Schematic of LucidControl USB Analog Output Module

Fig. 2-1 shows the sketch of the USB Analog Output Module with 4 voltage output channels (AO0 ~ AO3).

All LucidControl USB IO modules have two connectors, the USB-Connector and the IO-Connector. Because of this the modules are very easy to connect and to set-up.

While the upper USB connector is used for interconnection with the computer, the lower IO-Connector is used for inputs and outputs.

The IO-Connector provides 8 terminals in total – two for each output.

2.1 Configurations

LucidControl AO4 USB Analog Output Module is available for three voltage ranges:

2.2 Interface and Interconnection

2.2.1 USB Connection

Please see LucidControl User Manual for more information.

LucidControl AO4 is rated with a maximum current of 40 mA.

2.2.2 IO Connection

Fig. 2.2.2-1 USB Analog Output Module Connection

Fig. 2.2.2-1 shows the interconnection of the module in a typical application.

In this application the analog output voltages are sourcing LEDs.

The terminals 2, 4, 6 and 8 are internally connected to ground.

2.3 Setup of Hard- and Software

2.3.1 Microsoft Windows

Please see LucidControl User Manual for more information.

2.3.2 Linux

Please see LucidControl User Manual for more information.

2.3.3 Installation of LucidIoCtrl Command Line Tool

Please see LucidControl User Manual for more information.

2.2.4 Ready to Start

Once the module was installed successfully (if it was necessary at all) the green Power LED is switched on signaling that the module is ready for use.

Since the module was preconfigured for standard output mode, it can be used without further configuration.
The following examples demonstrate the functionality of the module by using the LucidIoCtrl command line tool.

Windows Examples
For all examples it is assumed that the module is connected to COM1.

Set the values of all 4 output channels. Value of CH0 = 5.000 V, CH1 = 2.500 V, CH2 = 1.250 V. CH3 = 0.625 V
LucidIoCtrl –dCOM1 –tV –c0,1,2,3 –w5.000,2.500,1.250,0.625 [ENTER]
-> CH0:25.000 CH1:25.000 CH2:25.000 CH3:25.000

Linux Examples:
For all examples it is assumed that the module is connected to /dev/ttyACM0.

Set the values of all 4 output channels. Value of CH0 = 5.000 V, CH1 = 2.500 V, CH2 = 1.250 V. CH3 = 0.625 V
LucidIoCtrl –d/dev/ttyACM0 –tV –c0,1,2,3 –w5.000,2.500,1.250,0.625 [ENTER]