DTect-IT is capable of utilizing I/O devices to interact with analyses. DTect-IT can utilize inputs to activate features of analyses, and it can turn on outputs on the device to alert the user of analysis events, such as alarms. The following I/O devices are compatible with DTect-IT: l ONTRAK ADU208 I/O device
ONTRAK ADU208
DTect-IT communicates with the ONTRAK ADU208 I/O device via USB-B connection. The ONTRAK ADU208 I/O device is bus powered and provides DTectIT with PLC functions. The device has the following inputs and outputs available for configuration in DTect-IT:
- Inputs: PA0 - PA3 and PB0 - PB3
- Outputs: K0 - K7
The device has the following specifications:
- Outputs: 8 N.O relay contact outputs rated 5.0A @ 120VAC, 5.0A @ 30VDC
- Inputs: 8 Digital inputs suitable for Contact or TTL input, Accept up to 28VDC
ONTRAK ADU209 Device Wizard
The I/O device wizard eases the set up of the ONTRAK ADU208 I/O device by guiding the user through the settings step by step. To set up a new I/O device, press the Create button from the Physical I/O settings ribbon and select ONTRAK. Perform the following steps to add the device:
- Ensure the device is configured and connected to a USB drive on the PC that DTect-IT is installed on.
- Press Begin
- Select the correct connected I/O device from the drop down menu
- Name the device
- Press Finish
After completing the wizard, the I/O device is ready to be utilized by analyses.
ONTRAK ADU209 Settings Menu
In the ONTRAK ADU208 settings menu, the following device information is displayed:
- Device ID
- Serial Number
- Product ID
- Vendor ID
In addition to the device data, a drop down menu displays all connected I/O devices. This feature allows the user to switch hardware for the I/O device without reconfiguring all of the analyses that used the old hardware. Pressing the Refresh button refreshes the list of connected hardware to display hardware after DTect-IT is launched.