Parker ACR8020, Hardware Manual

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Introduction 1
INTRODUCTION
This document provides hardware connection information for the Acroloop ACR8020
motion controller.
WARNING
The ACR8020 board requires that the PC has BOTH
3.3VDCand 5VDC available on the backplane. ATX Style
Power Supplies and Backplanes with both 3.3V and 5V are
recommended for use. Powering up the board without
BOTH 3.3VDC and 5VDC available will permanently
damage the ACR8020 board.
Before powering up any ACR8020 board, please verify the
required voltages are present.
Included in this document is the hardware connection information for the following
optional plug-in modules:
a. ACRCOMM module. This board is required for serial communication operation
of the ACR8020 motion controller. The external power supply input and battery
back-up functions provided by this board are not used with the ACR8020 board.
WARNING
Wiring external power to the ACR8020 through the
ACRCOMM module will permanently damage the
ACR8020 board.