DSATX Manual
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DuraWatt DSATX
220-Watt DC-DC ATX Power Supply
User Manual
Version 1.0
Table of Contents
1.
Getting Started......................................................................................................................................1
1.1.
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................1
1.2.
Product Photo ...............................................................................................................................2
1.3.
Block Diagram...............................................................................................................................2
1.4.
Included Contents and Optional Accessories................................................................................2
2.1.
Recommended Additional Supplies ..............................................................................................3
2.2.
Recommended Tools ....................................................................................................................3
2.3.
Connection Overview Diagram .....................................................................................................3
2.4.
Precautions and Warnings ............................................................................................................3
2.5.
Detailed Connection Diagram .......................................................................................................4
2.6.
Bench Testing ...............................................................................................................................4
2.7.
Quick Installation Steps.................................................................................................................5
3.
User Guide ............................................................................................................................................5
3.1.
Theory of Operation ......................................................................................................................5
3.2.
Modes of Operation.......................................................................................................................5
3.3.
LED Codes....................................................................................................................................6
3.4.
Basic Mode Timing Diagram .........................................................................................................6
3.5.
Features Explained .......................................................................................................................6
4.
Serial Port Connectivity .......................................................................................................................8
4.1.
Serial Port Adapters ......................................................................................................................8
4.2.
Serial Port Overview .....................................................................................................................8
4.3.
Basic Programming Control ..........................................................................................................8
4.4.
Diagnostic Feed ............................................................................................................................8
4.5.
Extended Basic Programming Examples ......................................................................................9
4.6.
Advanced Features .....................................................................................................................10
4.7.
Advanced Feature Tables ...........................................................................................................10
5.
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................11
5.1.
Electrical .....................................................................................................................................11
5.2.
Mechanical..................................................................................................................................11
5.3.
Connector Pin Locations .............................................................................................................12
7.
Mpegbox.com Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................13
1. Getting Started
1.1.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a DSATX 220 Watt Automotive Power Supply. Please take some time to read
through this manual before attempting to use this product.
The DSATX is the most advanced DC-DC Automotive Computer Power Supply available. It is capable of
properly powering most Pentium 4 and AMD based computers in a motor vehicle as well as their accessories.
Its advanced microprocessor control enables features such as Startup/Shutdown Sequencing, Low Voltage
