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9.3 Temperature and humidity ranges

Table 9, "Temperature and humidity ranges" below shows ACE-RIU temperature and humid-
ity ranges:

Type

Suggested Range

Operating Temperature Range

+10°C to 32°C (50°F to 90°F)

Operating Max. Temperature Gradient

20°C (68°F) per hour

Operating Humidity Range

10% to 70% non-condensing

Storage Temperature Range

0°C to 55°C (32°F to 135°F)

Storage Max. Temperature Gradient

30°C (86°F) per hour

Storage Humidity Range

5% to 95%

Table 9: Temperature and humidity ranges

9.4 Reliability

The following table shows an ACE-RIU's typical Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) rate 
for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and military (MIL) systems:

Category

MTBF Rate

COTS

hours

MIL

hours

Table 10: ACE-RIU MTBF rates

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ACE-RIU Technical User Guide (Rev. K, Ver. 4)

Summary of Contents for ACE-RIU

Page 1: ...Revision K Version 4 April 2022 Document DOC HW RIU UG K 4 Advanced Simulation Technology inc 500A Huntmar Park Drive Herndon Virginia 20170 USA 703 471 2104 asti usa com ACE RIU Technical User Guide...

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Page 3: ...al User Guide Copyright ASTi 2022 Restricted rights copy and use of this document are subject to terms provided in ASTi s Soft ware License Agreement www asti usa com license html ASTi 500A Huntmar Pa...

Page 4: ...fied the RJ 45 Ethernet port speed duplex requirements in RJ 45 ACENet connection 3 21 2022 K 2 Further clarified the RJ 45 Ethernet port and cabling requirements 4 4 2022 K 3 Removed the solid green...

Page 5: ...2 9 Dip switch positions 5 3 0 ACENet connection 6 3 1 RJ 45 ACENet connection 6 3 2 ACENet indicator lights 7 4 0 Audio input and output 8 4 1 Audio input 8 4 1 1 Input gains 8 4 1 2 Microphone power...

Page 6: ...U 18 8 3 Update firmware 20 9 0 Specifications 21 9 1 Power requirements 21 9 2 Memory devices 21 9 3 Temperature and humidity ranges 22 9 4 Reliability 22 Appendix A Set up Radio Bridge and Remote Co...

Page 7: ...tes press to talk PTT units volume controls simulated com munications panels handheld terminals and live radios into the simulated communications environment The ACE RIU includes the following feature...

Page 8: ...5 length 5 55 width 1 55 height 2 2 Weight A packaged ACE RIU weighs 1 5 lbs The power supply included with the ACE RIU weighs 0 5 lbs 2 3 Front panel The front panel features four DB 9 connectors tha...

Page 9: ...d Power Two RJ 12 serial ports Status indicator lights Dip switches One RJ 45 ACENet connection Table 1 ACE RIU rear panel callouts 2 5 RJ 12 serial port pinout Figure 4 RJ 12 port pinout below shows...

Page 10: ...nector pinout Figure 5 ACE RIU DB 9 connector pinout 2 7 Terminal block pinout Figure 6 ACE RIU terminal block pinout below shows the ACE RIU s terminal block pin out Figure 6 ACE RIU terminal block p...

Page 11: ...itches are used to toggle between normal operation mode and firmware update mode Go to Section 8 0 Additional information on page 18 for guidance regarding firm ware updates Table 3 Dip switch positio...

Page 12: ...tured CAT5e cables Alternatively the ACE RIU can connect directly to the or Voisus server using a crossover cable The ACE RIU does not support daisy chaining to additional units or internal switching...

Page 13: ...een Network activity Solid or flashing amber One ACENet device per network functions as the ACENet master and is iden tified with a flashing amber light All other ACENet devices should report a solid...

Page 14: ...rives The nominal input impedance of each stage is 1 k 4 1 1 Input gains To adjust the input gains you will need to access the ACE RIU internal board Go to Section 8 0 Additional information on page 1...

Page 15: ...adset s compatibility with the ACE RIU ASTi provides a headset evaluation service Figure 8 ACE RIU input frequency response below shows the ACE RIU s input frequency response Figure 8 ACE RIU input fr...

Page 16: ...he current required to drive the microphone preamplifier 4 2 Audio output Each ACE RIU channel features a high performance differential audio amplifier that is cap able of driving a wide variety of au...

Page 17: ...ial with no ground connection connect both the Audio Out pin 2 and Audio Out pin 7 to the load When driving single ended loads with external ground connection connect only the Audio Out pin 2 to the i...

Page 18: ...U output frequency response below shows the ACE RIU output fre quency response Figure 9 ACE RIU output frequency response 12 Copyright 2022 Advanced Simulation Technology inc ACE RIU Technical User Gu...

Page 19: ...d lines together triggers the digital input Figure 10 ACE RIU digital input The digital inputs on the ACE RIU are useful for providing a direct interface with press to talk PTT switches The PTT input...

Page 20: ...SFET on state resistance is typically 21 The relay s maximum response frequency is 500 Hz Type Opto isolated Maximum continuous current rating 120 mA Maximum power dissipation 180 mW Maximum frequency...

Page 21: ...to the Remote Management System User Guide support asti usa com telestra index html Voisus Go to Manage hardware devices in the Voisus Client User Guide support asti usa com voisus index html Table 6...

Page 22: ...s a stand alone unit Without the bezel the end plate of the ACE RIU will not fit on the case correctly Figure 12 ACE RIU rack mount To install the ACE RIU s rackmount follow these steps 1 Remove and r...

Page 23: ...Copyright 2022 Advanced Simulation Technology inc 17 ACE RIU Technical User Guide Rev K Ver 4 7 1 Bottom mounting diagram Figure 14 ACE RIU bottom mounting diagram...

Page 24: ...RIU 2 Using a 3 16 nut driver remove the eight jackscrews from the front faceplate 3 Remove the faceplate with the white printing 4 Remove the plastic bezel surrounding the faceplate 5 Slide the blac...

Page 25: ...rew as it will cause the screw to fall inside the ACE RIU chassis To ground the ACE RIU follow these steps 1 Remove nut 2 2 Slip the grounding ring connector onto the threaded end of the jackscrew 3 I...

Page 26: ...elestra index html Voisus To update ACE RIU firmware for Voisus follow these steps 1 In the Voisus web interface from the top right navigation bar go to Manage Hard ware Devices 2 Go to the ACE RIU ta...

Page 27: ...ARMS 120 VAC 0 75 ARMS 240 VAC Power In Connector Inside Diameter 0 100 Outside Diameter 0 218 locking center positive Connector P N Switchcraft 712RA supplied with P2439 Hex Nut 5 16 32 and P2441 Was...

Page 28: ...nsing Storage Temperature Range 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 135 F Storage Max Temperature Gradient 30 C 86 F per hour Storage Humidity Range 5 to 95 Table 9 Temperature and humidity ranges 9 4 Reliability The...

Page 29: ...board Instructions can be found in Section 8 1 Access the ACE RIU s internal board on page 18 Adjust the internal jumpers to the values listed below for an Operator ACE RIU or Radio ACE RIU Important...

Page 30: ...should employ some semi rigid contour fitting foam while the exterior container should use a more pliant shock absorbing material such as styro foam peanuts l To prevent possible Electrostatic Dischar...

Page 31: ...is respons ible for return shipping charges on nonwarranty equipment ASTi ships equipment still under warranty back to the customer via FedEx unless otherwise directed ASTi is responsible for return s...

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