CTI Products AIB AstroTAC Interface - Manual (Page 2)

AIB ASTRO-TAC Comparator Interface Module
AIB 2006-07
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System Operation
The MCN Remote Comparator Display includes two basic
parts: the Comparator Interface Modules and the Operator
Interface.
The AIB ASTRO-TAC™ Comparator Interface Modules mount
near the comparator and control and monitor up to 64 receivers
each. They pass the Vote, Receive, Disable, and Fail signals
from the voting comparator to the MCN network.
The receiver data is passed over the MCN network to Operator
Interfaces such as PCs or consoles. Stand-alone or Dispatch
PCs running our MCNRCD software can connect to the
network via external HIB or internal PCLTA interface modules.
Alternately, consoles can be connected through the console
electronics via IIB I/O interface modules.
The AIB modules accept Force-Vote and Disable commands
from the network and pass them to the comparator.
Multiple Displays
The IIB modules will typically be connected at one location to
central console electronics. The console system then provides
multiple console display & control positions. PC displays and
console electronics displays (MCNRCD Software and IIBs)
may both monitor & control a single comparator, although the
console Disable indication may get out of sync since this signal
is a latched bi-directional signal.
System Options
The following are some of the MCN system options available to
work with the AIB module:
•
PC Remote Comparator Display Software
•
Router/Repeaters, Network Extenders
•
Cables, Terminators, Punch Blocks, Power Supplies,
and Mounting Racks (1.75" high) for various MCN
modules
•
Internal and external Network Interface Modules
General Specifications
Size (MCN Size A) 5.5" x 4.2" x 1.5"
(140 x 107 x 38 mm)
Weight 16 oz, (455 g)
Temperature 0-50 o C
Humidity 10- 95% non-condensing
Network Cabling 4 Pair Level 4 UTP
Power Input 12 to 30 VDC / 2 W
Receivers Controlled 64 per AIB
(DOS PC Software supports only
8 receivers per AIB)
Status Signals per Receiver 4: Vote, Receive, Disable, Fail
Conrol Signals per Receiver 2: Force Vote, Disable
Comparator Connector Synchronous Serial
Astrolink HDLC, 9600 bps
Network Connectors 2: RJ-45 (1 in, 1 out)
Max. network segment 4000 feet without repeaters
Max. AIB modules 20 per network segment
Safety Approvals to: UL 1950, CSA 1950
EN60950-1992 (CE)
Emissions Compliance: FCC part 15, Class A
IC (DOC), Class A (Canada)
EN55022, Class A
Susceptibility Compliance: IEC 801-2, 3, 4
EN50082-1
Digitac, Spectra-TAC,
TAC or EGE
ASTRO-TAC
COMPARATORS
COMPARATOR
COM 2
COM 1
CIB
CIB
AIB
T
HIB
IIB
IIB
IIB
T
CONSOLE
ELECTRONICS
CONSOLE
Typical MCN Remote Comparator Display System