Ethernet ADC-DAC Modules

4 Channel Ethernet DAQ (4ADC-4DAC) Module

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Introduction

Numato Lab’s 4 channel Ethernet DAQ (4ADC-4DAC) Module offers a convenient solution for connecting your PC to other electronic circuitry over a network. This module integrates ADC/DAC functionalities and can be accessed through a user-friendly web interface, Telnet, or HTTP commands. The design focus is on ease of use and broad operating system compatibility, enabling seamless integration with off-the-shelf Terminal Emulation programs like PuTTY and TeraTerm. Users can control the module effortlessly using human-readable commands via TELNET, HTTP, or the intuitive web interface. Advanced users can also leverage programming languages to interact with the module, expanding its functionality to suit specific needs.

Features:

  • 4 Analog input channels (±10.24V) ADCs
  • 4 Analog output channels (0-10V) DACs
  • 16 Bit Analog input resolution
  • 12 Bit Digital input resolution
  • ADCs/DACs contacts available on easy to plug headers
  • Can be controlled by using standard serial console applications through TELNET, web-interface, HTTP or custom applications

Some of the possible uses of this module includes:

  • Home Automation
  • Industrial Automation
  • Building automated test fixtures
  • Add Analog channels to industrial/modular computers
  • Add Analog channels to Raspberry Pi, Intel Edison, BeagleBone and similar CPU boards
  • Add ADCs/DACs to Android-based systems (Smartphones, Tabs and custom devices)
  • DIY and Hobby

This product is compatible with the following operating systems:

  • Windows XP and later versions (Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10, 11 and future versions)
  • Windows 7 Embedded and later
  • Linux
  • Mac OS X
  • Android
  • Or any other operating system that supports USB CDC devices.

And these are some of the languages that can be used for programming:

  • C/C++
  • Visual Basic (VB6, VB2008, VB2010 express and other editions)
  • Visual Basic for Applications (Microsoft Office VBA)
  • Perl
  • Python
  • JAVA
  • Android
  • Javascript (Node.js)
  • And many more…

Technical Specifications

Parameter *Value
Unit
Basic Specifications
Number of ADCs 4 channels, non-isolated between channels.
Number of DACs4 channels, non-isolated between channels.
Digital circuit power supply voltage (External)24/1.5V/A
Operating temperature-40 ~ 85°C
ADC Specifications
Resolution16bits
Input modeVoltage/CurrentV/mA
Input voltage rangeVoltage ranges:
±10.24
±5.12
±2.56
±1.28
±0.64
0 to 10.24
0 to 5.12
0 to 2.56
0 to 1.28

V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Reference voltage4.096V
Current-loop4 to 20mA
DAC Specifications
Resolution12bits
Output low voltage0V
Output high voltage 10V
Minimum load resistance2
Output impedence0.5Ω
Reference voltage2.5V
Data formatDecimal voltage values

* All parameters considered nominal. Numato Systems Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to modify products without notice.

How to Use 4 Channel Ethernet DAQ (4ADC-4DAC) Module

The following section describes how to use this module

Components/Tools Required

Along with the module, you may need the items in the list below for easy and fast installation.

  1. CAT 5e Ethernet Cable(Straight through cable)
  2. 24V An external power supply
  3. USB A to USB B cable

Connection Details

IMPORTANT! Please exercise the utmost caution while working with electrical mains or other high voltages. Failure to comply with safety regulations may result in injury and or death.

Use a Straight Through Ethernet cable for communication when connecting the board to a switch or router. A Crossover Ethernet Cable may be required in some situations if connecting directly to a PC/Laptop port. Use a USB A to B cable to connect the module to the PC in order to configure the module. Short circuits can cause damage to the module and the PC.

The following sections identify individual connections in detail.

USB Interface

The onboard USB Interface helps to communicate and configure this module seamlessly while connected to a PC. This module detects as COM port and the user can configure the module using any serial emulator program like PuTTY, TeraTerm, etc. Use FTDI drivers for the USB COM port device.

Use a USB A to B USB cable to connect to a PC. Please visit numato.com to buy cables and accessories for this product.

Ethernet Interface

32 Channel Ethernet GPIO Module Ethernet PortThe onboard Ethernet port supports Ethernet 10 Mbps transmission speed that helps a computer to communicate and control this module easily. There are two basic network configurations for this board that can be used in two ways.

 

  1. Direct connection to Local Area Network(LAN) via straight-through Ethernet cable.
    Eg: Connecting the module to a switch in a network.
  2. Direct connection to a PC through a cross-over Ethernet cable.
    Eg: Connecting the module directly to the PC. Some PC/Laptops can detect and adapt to the cable type. In such situations, a straight-through cable also can be used.

DC Power Supply

This product requires an external  24V 1.5A power supply to function. Connect the power supply to the connectors on the product marked as 24V power. This product uses a single power supply for the digital ciruitry.

Connecting the power supply incorrectly can cause damage to the module and/or other devices.

Factory Reset

FACT_RST Jumper is used to reset the settings onboard to factory defaults. To execute the factory reset, please follow the steps below.

1. Power off the device.
2. Configure the FACT_RST Jumper to 2-3.
3. Power on the device.
4. Wait for 5-10 sec until an LED onboard near the USB connector turns on.
5. Configure the FACT_RST Jumper back to 1-2.
6. Connect the module to a PC using the USB Cable.
7. Power off the board and back on.
8. Using any serial emulation software connect to the COM Port and ENTER.
9. Login using the config user name and password as “admin” and send a “reboot” command.
10. The LED onboard near the USB connector will turn off and you can see the Config details on the terminal.

Please use this feature only for recovering the User name / Password. This action will reset the User name, Password, Device ID, and also other settings as well. After reset, the board can be accessed using the default User name and Password.

The factory default settings will be as below table.

User nameadmin
Passwordadmin
Config user nameadmin
Config Passwordadmin
Device ID00000000
IP Address169.254.1.1
Telnet AuthenticationON
Telnet Port23
DHCP Status Enabled
The default settings provided below are only supported in firmware version A0M01.02 and later.
Access IPDisabled
IP0 to IP9255.255.255.255
Access MACDisabled
MAC0 to MAC9FF FF FF FF FF FF

ADCs/DACs

The module has 4 Analog-Digital Converter(ADC) pins and 4 Digital-Analog Converter(DAC) pins that can be used for various custom applications. All ADC pins support voltage range upto ±10.24V. The ADC can acquire analog signal at the resolution of 16 bits per sample. It is recommended to use a series resistor with the ADC pins when interfacing with other circuits. All DAC pins support voltage range 0V to 10V(Unipolar). The DAC can produce output analog signal at the resolution of 12 bits per sample.

It is recommended to use a series resistor to protect the input from stray voltages and spikes.

The table below summarizes the Analog to Digital Converter input positions onboard.

Analog Inputs 
AIN_0Analog Input 0 (Positive)
AIN_0_NAnalog Input 0 (Negative)
AIN_1Analog Input 1 (Positive)
AIN_1_NAnalog Input 1 (Negative)
AIN_2Analog Input 2 (Positive)
AIN_2_NAnalog Input 2 (Negative)
AIN_3Analog Input 3 (Positive)
AIN_3_NAnalog Input 3 (Negative)
A_5V05V
A_GNDGND

The table below summarizes the Digital to Analog Converter input positions on the header P2.

Digital Inputs 
VOUT _ADigital Input 0
DGNDDigital Ground
VOUT_BDigital Input 1
DGNDDigital Ground
VOUT_CDigital Input 2
DGNDDigital Ground
VOUT_DDigital Input 3
DGNDDigital Ground
VCC10V10V
DGNDGND

Analog Inputs digital value calculation

Digital Value = [(Analog Input Value – Minimum Input Voltage)/ Total Input Range] X (Maximum Digital Value)

Note: Minimum Input Voltage and Total Input Range varies according to the range selected.
Max Digital Value is 65535.
Total Input Range = Maximum Input Voltage – Minimum Input Voltage.
More details available in the command set.

Configure 4 Channel Ethernet DAQ (4ADC-4DAC) Module

Connect a DC power supply and power up the device as mentioned in the DC Power Supply section above. A red LED (PWR) will glow which indicates active power. For configuration over USB connect the module to a PC using a USB A to B cable. Also connect the module to a PC or a Switch/Router as mentioned in the Ethernet Interface section above. Run any serial terminal program like TeraTerm, PuTTY, etc.

NB: By default, the module is configured with factory settings. To login to USB configuration settings, users need to send a reboot command from telnet or do a factory reset.

Select the module’s COM port and use the default settings similar to the below images and connect.

Users will be prompted to enter the User name and Password. The default User name and Password is ‘admin‘. You may change the User name and Password once logged in.

If the user name and password are correct, we will be able to see the login successfully message.

Configuration Command Set

No. Command Example Description
1usrusr set xxxxxxxxwhere x can be any alphanumeric character. The username can be 1-8 characters long.
usr getRead the current username of telnet. The default username is "admin".
2pass
pass set xxxxxxxx
Sets the new password for telnet, where x can be any alphanumeric character. The password can be 1-8 characters long.
pass get

Read the current password of telnet. The default password is "admin".
3config usrconfig usr set xxxxxxxxSets the new username for configuration over USB, where x can be any alphanumeric character. The username can be 1-8 characters long.
config usr getRead the current username of configuration over USB. The default username is "admin".
4config pass config pass set xxxxxxxxSets the new password for configuration over USB, where x can be any alphanumeric character. The password can be 1-8 characters long.
config pass getRead the current password for configuration over USB. The default password is "admin".
5telnettelnet auth on/offEnable and disable the telnet authentication. telnet auth on enabling the telnet authentication and telnet off disabling the telnet authentication.
telnet auth getRead the status of telnet authentication.
telnet port set xx
Sets the telnet port, where xx can be in the range of 00 to 99. The default value of telnet port is 23.
6dhcpdhcp on/offEnable or disable the DHCP of the module.
7ipip set xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxSets the static IP to the module.
Eg: ip set 192.168.5.48
ip getRead the status of DHCP or the static IP. If DHCP is enabled it will display the DHCP status and if it is disabled it will display the static IP.
8mac id getmac id getRead the MAC id of the module.
9rebootrebootExit the configuration interface and enter to the application mode and start the telnet communication.
The below commands are supported only in firmware version A0M01.02 and later.
10accessaccess ip on/offEnable or disabling the IP based access to the module, this command adds filtering. Once the command is enabled, the stored IP using the access ip set command will be able to access the module. By default access IP is disabled.
access ip set N xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxSet the acceptable IP in the network and save the same. Where N is the number 0-9, maximum 10 IP we can store in the non-volatile memory.
Eg: access ip set 0 192.168.0. 2
access ip getRead the stored IP in the memory.
access mac on/offEnable or disabling the MAC-based access to the module, this command adds filtering. Once the command is enabled, the stored MAC using the access mac set command will be able to access the module. By default access MAC is disabled
access mac set N XX XX XX XX XX XXSet the acceptable MAC in the network and save the same. Where N is the number 0-9, maximum 10 MAC we can store in the non-volatile memory.
Eg: access mac set 0 D4 93 98 D2 4A 34
access mac getReads the stored MAC in the memory.

Configuration command Images

Example commands and results after executing the commands – version A0M01.01.

Example commands and results after executing the commands – version A0M01.02 & later.

 

Powering Up 4 Channel Ethernet DAQ (4ADC-4DAC) Module

Connect a DC power supply and power up the device as mentioned in DC Power Supply section above. A red LED (PWR) will glow which indicates active power. Connect the module to a Switch/Router as mentioned in the Ethernet Interface section above. Run Numato Lab Device Discoverer.jar, and click on Discover Devices. The window will display the IP address, Host Name, MAC Address, and Other information.

Numato Lab Device Discoverer

The MAC address of the Module is printed on a label on the board for your convenience. Use the IP address obtained in order to access the device.

In version A0M01.02 the IP Address and MAC Address can be seen in the command prompt also, only after connecting the module through the web page. Open the command prompt and type the command ‘arp -a‘. This will display the available network interfaces and connected devices along with the MAC address and IP address of each device. Look for the IP address that corresponds to your device’s MAC address.

4channeldaqeth-poweringup-img

Accessing the Module

The module can be controlled by using all of the three interfaces below.

  1. Through HTML/Web Page served from the device.
  2. Through a Serial Terminal Emulator that supports TELNET (Eg: Hyper terminal, Teraterm, PUTTY…)
  3. Through HTTP commands

Accessing the module using web interface

The easiest method for controlling the module is through web page served from the device. To open the administration web page, type in the IP address in to the address bar of any web browser and press enter.

4daq-accessingmoduleimg1

You will prompted to enter User name and Password. The default User name and Password is ‘admin’. You may change the User name and Password once logged in.

4daq-accessingmoduleimg2

Enter the default User name and Password then click OK.

You will be presented with the device home page that shows the status of ADCs and DACs

NL-ETHG-D-004 Module device status summary

The USER MANUAL link on the menu bar is only present in version A0M01.02 and later.

ADC and DAC

This board has 4 analog inputs and 4 analog outputs. Click on the ADC link on the menu bar to access ADC configuration page. Click on the DAC link on the menu bar to access DAC configuration page.

Analog Input (ADC)

The value of the analog inputs is displayed in this section.

NL-ETHG-D-004_webpage

The ADC input range is -10.24V to +10.24V, the default range is 5(0 to +10.24V). The ADC can acquire analog signal at the resolution of 16 bits per sample. It is recommended to use a series resistor with the ADC pins when interfacing with other circuits.

Loop config can be selected and the range, offset value recommended in the command set can be set to the ADCs.

In version A0M01.02 and later to configure an ADC’s loop, range and offset, click on the corresponding ADC’s Change Config button. Select voltage or current radio and click the Submit button. Enter the ADC range in the input box and click the Save icon. Select Add or Sub radio, entyer offset value and click the Save icon.

NL-ETHG-D-004_webpage

The USER MANUAL link on the menu bar is only present in version A0M01.02 and later.

Analog Output (DAC)

Analog Outputs are displayed on the webpage.

NL-ETHG-D-004_webpage

The DAC input range is 0 to +10V. The DAC can acquire input signal at the resolution of 12 bits per sample.
 
The USER MANUAL link on the menu bar is only present in version A0M01.02 and later.

Device Settings

Device Settings page displays the current firmware version, Device ID, Account Settings and Basic Network Settings. A logged-in user can change and save the Device ID, User name, Password and network settings.

device Setting

In the above image, the firmware version is displayed as A0M01.01, default device ID 00000000, default User name and Password as ‘admin’. The user can change and save the Device ID, User name and Password as explained in command set or changing the appropriate field on this page and clicking on the save button on the right side. The User name and Password can be reset to factory defaults via Factory Reset explained elsewhere in this document. The Basic Network Settings Shows the Device MAC address, Host Name, and IP Address. The default hostname and IP Address can also be changed according to the user’s wish. After saving changes the board will reboot with the new network settings.

The USER MANUAL link on the menu bar is only present in version A0M01.02 and later.

Controlling the module through TELNET interface

The simple set of ASCII based human readable command sets supported by this module makes controlling relays easy via TELNET protocol very easy. The following sections give examples of how to use the module with PuTTY and TeraTerm.

To use this module with PuTTY, please follow the steps below.

  • Connect the module to the LAN.
  • Open PuTTY and enter the IP address corresponding to the module, leaving the port number as 23.
  • Click Open.NL-ETHG-D-004 - HyperTerminal
  • If everything goes well, you should be presented with a screen as below.NL-ETHG-D-004 - HyperTerminal1
  • Type in the TELNET User name and Password when asked and press enter key.NL-ETHG-D-004 - HyperTerminal2
  • Commands listed in the table in  section “Sending Commands” can be entered here now. For example, here is the response for “ver” command.NL-ETHG-D-004 - HyperTerminal3
    Using this module with TeraTerm is just as easy. Please follow the steps below.

TeraTerm is an open source software. A free copy can be downloaded from http://en.sourceforge.jp/projects/ttssh2/releases/

  • Run TeraTerm and type in the IP address corresponding to the module in the “New connection” dialog and click OK.Teraterm (disconnected) VT
  • Then select the terminal setup from the setup button and make sure the settings are as shown below, and press OK.Tera Term Terminal Setup
  • Type the User name and Password when asked.Teraterm - VT
  • Press ENTER key and the command prompt should appear. Commands listed in the table in section “Sending Commands” can be entered here now. For example, here is the response for “ver” command.Teraterm - VT1

Sending Commands

One of the most powerful features of this module is the simple easy to use command set it supports. This command set allows for a very simple interface to access the features of the module through the TELNET protocol. The following sections give details of the command set and how to use the command set.

The Commands Set

This product supports a very simple command set that is designed to be less cryptic and easy to use manually (using serial terminal emulation programs that support TELNET) or through a program written in many supported languages.

List of currently supported commands.

No.CommandParametersUsageDescription
1vernoneverReturns firmware version
2idgetid getReads Module ID
set xxxxxxxxid set 12345678Assign ID to the module
3usrget
set xxxxxxxx
usr get
usr set admin
Read user name of the module
Set user name of the module
4passget
set xxxxxxxx
pass get
pass set admin
Read password of the module
Set password of the module
5adcrange set xxx z
adc range set 003 2
ADC voltage range selection
range get xxxadc range get 001
Returns ADC voltage range value
read xxxadc read 003Returns ADC value
config set xadc config set 1ADC configuration selection
config getadc config getRetuns ADC configuration value.
offset set xxx z XXXadc offset set 002 0 0100Setting ADC offset state & value
offset get xxxadc offset get 001Returns ADC offset state and value
6dacset xxx XXXXdac set 002 4.56Setting DAC output voltage
read xxxdac read 001
Reads DAC output value
7rebootNonerebootExit the application mode and enter to the configuration interface and start the configuration via USB.
The command shown below is supported only in firmware version A0M01.02 and later
8info Noneinfo Displays device information like Name, IP address, MAC ID, etc..

The table below has more detailed information about available commands.

No.CommandUsageDescription
1ververReturns firmware version.
2idid getReads the module ID.
id set xxxxxxxxAssign an 8-digit ID to the module, where ‘x’ can be any alphanumeric character.
3usrusr getReads the user name of the module.
usr set xxxxxxxxSet new user name to the module.
“x” stands for alphanumeric characters including symbols. The user name can be 1 – 8 characters length.
4passpass getReads the password of the module.
pass set xxxxxxxxSet new password to the module.
“x” stands for alphanumeric characters including symbols. The password can be 1 – 8 characters length.
5adcadc range set xxx zADC “xxx”s voltage range is set to “z”. The default voltage range is 5.
Where, xxx - adc number, 000 to 003.
z - voltage range select option, 0 to 8.

z values & voltage ranges
----------------------------------
0 - ±10.24V
1 - ±5.12V
2 - ±2.56V
3 - ±1.28V
4 - ±0.64V
5 - 0 to 10.24V
6 - 0 to 5.12V
7 - 0 to 2.56V
8 - 0 to 1.28V

adc range set 001 4 – The ADC 1 is set to voltage range 4.
adc range get xxx Reads the range status of the ADC Number ‘xxx’.

adc range get 002 – Returns the range of the ADC number 2.
Where, xxx = 000 to 003.
adc read xxx Read the input status present at ADC ‘xxx’.

adc read 003 – Read input status of ADC3 and print.
xxx can be 000 – 003
adc config set x Set ADC config status to ‘x’. The default adc config state is 0 i.e voltage loop.
Each bit position of x corresponds to ADC0 to 3.
A 0 in bit position indicates that the particular adc pin is in voltage loop and 1 it indicates the particular adc pin is in current loop.

adc config set 1 – the value 1 (0001) changes ADC 0 config state to current loop 4 - 20mA.
x can be in range - 0 to F.
adc config get Returns the ADC configuration value. The output returned will be based on the loop ADC is configured.

The value 0 in bit position indicates that the ADC is configured in ‘Voltage’ loop and value 1 indicates ‘Current’ loop.
adc offset set xxx z XXXX Setting adc offset value ‘XXXX’. The default state will be z-0, XXXX-0000.

adc offset set 002 0 100 – Adding value 100 to ADC 2.
Where, xxx – Adc number, 000 – 003.
z – Offset add/subtract, 0 – Add; 1 – Subtract.
XXXX – Offset Value, 0000 – 9999.
adc offset get xxx Returns the offset value set to the ADC number ‘xxx’.
The state +/-(Addition/Subtraction) of offset is also returned.

adc offset get 003 – returns +/- and value of offset.
Where, xxx = 000 to 003.
6dacdac set xxx XXXXSetting the DAC voltage input value ‘XXXX’ to DAC ‘xxx’.

dac set 001 2.33 – Setting the DAC 1 output to 2.33V.
Where, xxx - DAC number, 000 – 003.
XXXX – DAC voltage value 0 – 10V (floating).
dac read xxx Read DAC ‘xxx’ status.

dac read 002 – Reads DAC 2 status and prints the output voltage value.
Where, xxx = 000 to 003.
7rebootrebootExit the application mode and enter to the configuration interface and start the configuration via USB.
The command shown below is supported only in firmware version A0M01.02 and later
8info info Displays device information like Name, IP address, MAC ID, etc..

NOTE!

  1. For the command adc offset set, set the offset value based on the ADC value, while subtracting the offset value must be less than the ADC read value.
    Egs :- adc offset set 000 1 10, if the value of ADC 0 is 100. Subtracting 10 from 100, the ADC 0 value becomes 90.
  2. The Maximum ADC value is 65535, No offset value should be added. The value of offset added should not make ADC value exceed 65535.
    Egs :- adc offset set 000 0 20, if the value of ADC 0 is 65500, Adding 20 to 65500, the ADC 0 value becomes 65520.

Controlling through HTTP commands

This module supports HTTP commands.

Refer to the ‘HTTP Command Set‘ knowledge base to know more.

Below are some of the images related to controlling this modules through HTTP commands.


fig 1: Displays firmware version


fig 2: Displays device ID

Mechanical Dimensions

NL-ETHG-D-004_PD

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