3M™ MicroTouch™ Controller EX Serial Reference Guide
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CHAPTER 2
Integrating 3M™ MicroTouch™ EX Serial
Controllers
The 3M™ MicroTouch™ EX serial controller provides a drop-in replacement for an
existing controller with wide dynamic range, increased noise immunity, wide operating
temperature stability, reprogrammability using software utilities and improved capability
in ungrounded environments.
The EX1N2 series capacitive controller firmware is optimized for surface capacitive
sensors integrated in the latest flat panel displays.
This chapter covers the following EX serial controller specifications:
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Cable connections
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Mounting requirements
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Power requirements and options
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Status LED codes
Overview of the EX Serial Controllers
Note:
For complete specifications for each of these EX serial controllers, refer to the
appendices at the end of this manual.
The EX serial controllers and sensors are supplied separately or as a mated assembly. A
25-point linearization procedure has been performed to determine the physical properties
of the sensor, and the data is stored in a 2D bar code label attached to the flex tail.
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The EX122/EX142 is available in N81, Format Tablet, cased or uncased for either
external or internal mounting.
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The EX112/EX152 is available in N81 Format Tablet uncased without cable for
mounting within a custom chassis.
To integrate and test the EX serial controller, you need the following items:
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A 3M™ MicroTouch™ surface capacitive sensor. These sensors are available in a
variety of sizes.
Summary of Contents for MicroTouch EX Series
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