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Interface HardwareWe supply a range of interfaces that either plug into, or are linked by a cable to your system. This can be either one of our standard Application Boards, or a custom design.
ModulesEthernet Module - Product Code 5810
QVGA Display Driver Module - Product Code 5809
QVGA Display/Touchscreen - Product Code 5821
You can design your own circuit to drive this display, but it may be easier to buy the QVGA driver module (above), and maybe also use the 'Module Board' (5811). The Module board was designed with this display in mind: the display mounts off the back of the board making a very neat and simple assembly. Note: you may need to arrange a separate 5V supply for the LED backlight, or otherwise arrange that the Module Board 5V regulator isn't overloaded.
Memory Card Interface - Product code 5815
The 5815 memory card interface attaches to the Breakout Board (5805) or Module Board
(5811) via a short ribbon cable
and 20 pin header (separate kit: 5817) and enables
the VM-1 to access filing
systems on MMC (Multimedia Card) or SD (Secure Data) memory cards.
It uses either serial port 2 or SPI bus channels, selectable by links on the card. Memory Card Connector Kit - Product code 5817
Cable and connector kit for the memory card interface, above.
Used to attach Memory Card Inteface to Breakout Board
(5805)
or Module Board (5811).
Cable length: 150mm.
Industrial I/OCommon Features
The Industrial I/O cards provide an interface between the
controller and industrial signal levels.
Up to 16 cards may be daisy-chained on to each I2C bus
to form a complete system.
The cards plug directly into the I2C connector on any
standard Application Board.
Relay Card - Product Code 5620
Digital Output Card - Product Code 5621
Digital Input Card - Product Code 5622
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The first 64 digital channels are available immediately and the second
64 are available by substituting alternative driver chips in place of
those supplied in the card. This is a simple and inexpensive operation.
I/O Ports
These I/O Ports are intended for prototyping new applications or low volume
production.
They increase the I/O count of a basic Controller/Application Board
combination.
The I/O signal levels are 0 - 5V, not industrial. They are intended for use inside an instrument case. Several ports may be daisy-chained on to each I2C bus to form a complete system. There is a prototyping area included on each board.
18/12-bit Analogue I/O Port - Product Code 5624
This new Analogue I/O Port allows the VM-1 controller to read 8 analogue inputs and generate 2 analogue outputs at 12 bit resolution, and also to read one analogue input at upto 18 bits. Up to 2 of these Analogue I/O Ports may be connected to each I2C Bus, though in this case the 18-bit signal is not easily usable. The Analogue I/O Port will plug directly into the I2C connector on the Application Boards. The kit includes an I2C cable and additional connectors. Digital I/O Port - Product Code 1022 The Digital I/O Port allows the controller to generate and detect 16 digital signals at 5-volt logic levels. Up to 4 of these Digital I/O Ports may be connected to each I2C Bus. With alternative driver chips this can be increased to 8 Ports, a total of 128 digital I/O channels per I2C Bus. The Digital I/O Port plugs directly into the I2C connector on the Application Boards. The kit includes an I2C cable. |
