MaxFlight FS-3000, Manual

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1. CPU pr5 and +12 to the interface board from the computer power supply
through motion control card and preformed cable to the interface board. This power
(+5VDC) is used by the encoders and all sensors except canopy and patron E-stop
which use the +12 VDC. Using logic chips on interface board the sensor signals are
conditioned for computer use.
2. All encoder signals pass through the interface board to the CPU motion control card
and on to the program running.
3. All sensor switch indications run through the interface board. The signal that the
CPU reads is either a +5VDC signal or a high switch open or 0 VDC switch closed.
1-5G Interface with Unit Sensors
There are seven sensors that are monitored by the CPU. Signals flow from the sensors to the
interface board on to the motion control board in the CPU. These are:
1. LH upper limit
2. RH upper limit
3. Down sensor
4. Patron E-stop sensor
5. Shoulder harness release sensors
6. Canopy sensor
7. Brake release
1-5H Interface with Projector/TV and Monitor
CPU mother board processes the signal and passes it on to:
1. Monitor, connected to video output in rear of CPU, allows the operator to see
control windows etc.
2. On board computer sends video to projector as well as HD video transmitter
located left rear of cockpit. A HD receiver is located top of left A-frame that
sends signal to the TV mounted there.
1-5J Interface with Inverters and the power box
Command Console CPU, controls programs, that send signals through the motion
interface software and then to the PCI Motion Control board that conditions the signal, +or-
10VDC, that in turn activates the inverters movement.
This voltage gives direction and rate to the respective axis. The software also monitors
inverter status signals, these are transmitted through the serial interface cable from/ to each
inverter. This signal also controls when to apply or release the motor brakes and monitors internal
parameter functions of each inverter.
1-6 – OPERATING LIMITATIONS
1-6A Computer
When starting up the computer system, the operator should observe any error indications
or signs that the computer is not functioning correctly. Provided there are no error messages and
the game can be initialized, the system should be cycled at least once to ensure that the computer
is functioning properly.