16/16/0 Card problem with FS2Phidgets

Hello,

I have a probelm with a 16/16/0 Interface card. Using FS2Phidgets TEST button I get only the Output Leds on the card to be ON the inputs are all OFF.

Using PMsystems, activating the 00 Input the 0 Output LED is ON. I have checked with PM sytems and everything is OK.

Is there a possibility to have a faulty card?

Regards

Chris

Chris,

The TEST only tests Output. (Leds and TextLCDs)

What type of switch do you have connected to input 0 ?

The is no intrinsic relationship between input 0 and output 0.
They are different ports.
What flight functionality are you attempting to achieve ?

Regards,
Alan

I try to connect a large toggle switch for the battery switch.

I connected the middle switch leg to the +5 the other leg to input 00 and nothng happens. I tryied also PM system directly and nothing there also.

I have connected the G ofcourse

What puzzles me also is using the test function of PM Systems for DI00 I get the output 00 LED to light...

I might have to search a bit more...


Chris

Does small led on card for port 0 illuminate and extinguish when you toggle switch on and off ?

No,

THe LED remaind OFF all the time. I made also the check with a small toggle switch with 3 contacts all connected and nothing


Chrus

Chris,

If indicator led is not illuminating when switch is on, then problem is either with your wiring or with card.

What are you using for power supply ?

If you replace Phidget card with a regular incandescant 5V lamp,
it should illuminate when switch is on.
This will eliminate or confirm your wiring as an issue

Regards,
Alan.

I am using an extra PC Powe supply which gives 5V.

The wiring is OK since I have checked it with a multimeter and the circuit is completed when the Switch is in the ON position.

Chris

Hey Chris,

Sorry to say, but it sounds like you may have a defective board. PM me so we can set up an exchange.