Software User's Guide

This User Guide provides information needed to install, configure, program, and use Marvin Test Solutions’s family of digital input/output (DIO) Drivers and the DIOEasy programming environment. The software is used to control DIO circuit boards. DIO boards, supporting cards and accessories are discussed in their respective User Guides.

Required User Knowledge and Skills

This User Guide assumes a general knowledge of PC-based computers, proficiency with a 32-bit Microsoft Windows operating system and some knowledge of electronics. In order to program the board, skill in using program development tools such as ATEasy™ or commercial C, C++ or Pascal integrated development environment (IDE) products is required.

User Guide Organization

This user guide is organized as follows:

Chapter

Description

Overview

Overview and Using DIOEasy. Provides reference information on menu commands and dialog boxes. Summarizes DIO software and family board features and architecture.

Virtual Panel Description

Virtual Panel Description. Provides information on using and operating the Panel windows to configure, initialize, and control a DIO domain.

Using DIOEasy with the GC5050/GX5050

Using DIOEasy with GC5050/GX5050. A functional software and system description. Includes a tutorial example.

Using DIOEasy with the GX515X

Using DIOEasy with GX5150. A functional software and system description. Includes a tutorial example.

Programming the Board

Programming with the GTDIO Driver. A functional software and system description. Includes a tutorial example.