VEHICLE SAFETY CONTROLLER
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4.
Specifications (Vehicle Safety Controller
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VSC)
The Vehicle Safety Controller is an advanced receiver for several of
FORT’s
wireless control and safety systems.
It incorporates many of the SafetySense® technologies described above.
4.1.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Please note that the GND pin, the USB ground, and the chassis are all connected internally and should
be accounted for in your wiring and interface with the VSC.
Parameter
Minimum
Maximum
Unit
PVin
GND
42
V
Output Voltage
GND
PVin
V
MasterEnable 0 & 1 to Estop, PVin, GND or Data signals
1000
Vrms
Operational Temperature
-40
+70
o
C
Storage Temperature
-40
+85
o
C
Input Voltage
GND
PVin
V
1
–
Stresses beyond those listed under absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only,
and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under
Recommended Operating Conditions
is
not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Table 1
–
Absolute Maximum Ratings
4.2.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Unit
PVin High Operating Voltage
9
12
36
V
PVin Input Power
1
8
1
W
PVin Operating Current
1.5
A
MasterEnable 0 & 1 Output Voltage (AC)
250
VAC
MasterEnable 0 & 1 Output Voltage (DC)
50
VDC
MasterEnable 0 & 1 Current
4
A
EStopLoop 0 & 1 Output
GND
5
V
Estop 0 & 1 Input Voltage Maximum
GND
36
V
Estop 0 & 1 Input High Voltage
2.3
V
Estop 0 & 1 Input Low Voltage
1.0
V
LED 0-2 Voltage
GND
5
V
LED 0-2 Current
50
mA
1
–
Maximum depends on primarily on RF power output.
Table 2
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Recommended Operating Conditions
4.3.
Wireless Specifications
The VSC can be configured with several different radios based on frequency requirements and local
regulatory compatibility. Prior to ordering and deployment, please consult your local regulations to
ensure the proper radio is installed.