Scanivalve MPS4232, Hardware And Software Manual

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MPS4232
Section 2: Introduction
contains:
• All of the interface electrical connectors including the
Ethernet and Power connectors (which also supplies
RS-232 and external triggering leads)
• DC-DC power supply
• Processor and memory chips
• All Analog-to-Digital converters (one per sensor)
• 32 pressure sensors (4 per ceramic stick)
Pneumatic Inputs
For added convenience and flexibility, the pneumatic inputs
on the MPS4000 series use removable headers. There
is one input pneumatic connector on the MPS4232 that
house the 32 individual channel inputs for measurement
pressure (Px ports) and a single REF or reference port. The
pneumatic connector is held on with three captive screws.
The removable input header allows for different input
headers to be installed or removed at any time. This allows
for different pneumatic inputs, allowing for plumbing to
be removed from the module and swapped with another
module or plumbing harness, blanking caps for protection,
or a calibration input header for calibrations and valida -
tions. Please see Scanivalve’s Module Accessory Catalog for
a complete list of all pneumatic input options.
Figure 2-2: Pneumatic input headers
Power & Ethernet Connections
The MPS4232 has its power and Ethernet connections
located on one end. The power connection also serves as
an external trigger input and allows for a serial connec -
tion. LEDs are positioned in a recessed cavity between the
two connectors to indicate power, link and activity. Both
the power and the Ethernet connector are TE Connectivity
“Mini I/O” series but are polarized differently to prevent
improper connections. The connectors are latching to
prevent vibration from loosening the connections.
Figure 2-3: Power & Ethernet connections