ICP DAS USA 8430, 8KE8, 8KE4, 8830 user manual VB Example Reading an analog input value

4.3.2 VB Example (Reading an analog input value)

The following is an example of reading analog values from an I-87017 inserted in slot 0 of an 8kE4/8KE8.

Step 1: Wire the 8430/8830/8KE4/8KE8 and configure its network settings (IP, Mask, Gateway)

Step 2: Run the VxComm Utility to create a virtual COM port (e.g. COM3) to map the 8430/8830/8KE4/8KE8

Step 3: Run the DCON Utility to configure the I/O modules

Step 4: Run VB and create a new project (.exe project)

Step 5: Add I7000.bas to the project

Step 6: Arrange all the components on the form

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